Homework
Your child will be excited to have received their new homework today.
Following the gathering of pupil, staff and parent voice, we have made some changes to the children’s homework.
Every week your child will be expected to complete Reading, Spelling and Maths homework. Additional to this, they will be set key number facts to learn across the half term.
Many children and families enjoyed the topic-based homework in the autumn term. Teachers have created a range of activities which link to the half-termly topic being taught in class. Again, children will be able to select the ones they would like to complete.
Homework will be handed out each Friday and should be handed back in on a Wednesday.
There is more information in your child’s homework book.
If you have any questions, please speak with your child’s class teacher.
Mrs Dhaliwal
Young Voices 2023
Our experience during Young Voices was amazing! We not only sang with Heather Small, but we also sang with the amazing Beatbox Collective and danced with the fabulous street dancers (Urban Striders). Along with them a rock ‘n roll violinist preformed in front of 8,000 and over adults and 6,514 Young Voices Choir Singers.
What we did to prepare for the concert:
Firstly, (starting in September) we started off with one choir lesson a week but that wasn’t enough, so we had to add another hour session after school. We began to learn our songs-which one of them was called Rockstar.
Where was it and how we got there:
It was in Birmingham, Resorts World. We travelled there on a 1 hour and 30-minute journey by coach. There were so many extraordinary and excellent views and sightings to see on the way there. Whilst in the coach, we played lots of fun games one of them being the shopping game. 1 hour and 30 minutes passed, and we finally arrived at the monstrous, overpowering Resorts World.
What we did when we got there:
When we arrived, we had to stand in a queue and wait to get checked in. Once we had been checked in, we were guided to a space where we could sit and eat our lunches. Whilst eating our lunches, we stopped for a toilet break and more. Then, a worker (who worked there) came and collected us then took us into a humungous room with a big stage just in the centre of us singers and the parents.
The Rehearsal:
When we got seated, we had to begin our 3.5-hour rehearsal! We had to practice our songs. We started with the song Over the Hills. It was a hard song to rehearse because it had Welsh in the song. We then had many more songs to practice. Along with singing we had to practise our dancing as well with the Urban Striders and Andy Instone.
The Concert:
Finally, the time had come to sing our voices out and perform in the concert. Starting off with Over the Hills followed by many more songs. The last song we sung was the Nile Rodgers disco. The dancers, beatboxers and the violinist were so amazing especially Heather Small! Let us give a big thank you too: all the producers at young voices for letting all this happen and a massive thank you to Mrs Lewis for teaching us all our songs!
Written by Darcy and Isla S
Rocksteady Assembly
This week the children enjoyed an assembly from Rock Steady, showcasing different styles of music with drums and guitar. If your child would like to learn an instrument in school, please contact Telford & Wrekin Music Service https://www.telfordandwrekinmusic.co.uk/parents/
Contact details
Parents are reminded to contact the school office with any change in contact details (phone, email, address). There have been recent incidents where we have had out of date information which has made it harder to contact parents.
Shining Stars
‘Shining Stars’ Achievement Awards
Well done to those children who have been nominated this week for their exceptional work in class. A round of applause to the following children:
Reception – Olivia
Year 1 – Imogen
Year 2 – Lila
Year 3 – Hugo H
Year 4 – Thomas
Year 5 – Willow
Year 6 – Oliver
Headteacher’s Award –
Other Awards
Elijah A – Junior kickboxing certificate
Margot – Beavers certificate & badges
Jenson – Football trophy and medal
Elsie – Dance medal
What’s happening w/c 16 January
Monday
During School:
PE for Year 1, Year 2 & Year 4
Year 3-6 Beginners Recorders (Lunchtime Year 3 classroom @12.00)
After school:
Year 1/2 Multi sports
Tuesday
During School:
PE for Reception, Year 1 & Year 2
Yr 3-6 Experienced Recorders (Lunchtime Year 3 classroom @12.00)
SEND Drop-in Session @ 9.00am
After school:
Year 3 – 6 Multi sports
Year 1 & 2 Storytime
Year 1 & 2 Sewing
Year 3 & 4 Lego
Wednesday
During School:
PE for Year 3, Year 5 & Year 6
After school:
Year 3 – 6 Girls Football
Year 5 & 6 Reading
Thursday
During school:
PE for Year 3 & Year 6
After school
Year 4 – 6 Boys Football
Friday
During school
PE for Reception, Year 4 & Year 5
Choir (Lunchtime Year 3 classroom @12.00)
Dates for the Diary
Monday 13 February 2023: SEND Drop-in Session @ 2.00pm
Friday 17 February 2023: PD DAY – School closed to children
20 – 24 February 2023: Half Term
Monday 21 March 2023: SEND Drop-in Session @ 9.00am
Thursday 30 March 2023: Last day of term
Monday 17 April 2023: Summer Term begins
Monday 1 May 2023: May Day Bank Holiday
Monday 8 May 2023: Coronation Day Bank Holiday
29 May – 2 June 2023: Half Term
Tuesday 25 July 2023: Last day of term
Reception Admissions – Starting September 2023
The deadline for applying for a Reception school place starting September 2023 is Sunday 15 January. Apply on Telford & Wrekin Council’s school admissions website, Telford & Wrekin Admissions
If applying to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School, parents are also asked to fill in our supplementary school application form and return it to us by 15th January 2023. Copies are available from the school office or from the website.
To apply for a Reception 2023 school place parents will need to use the Telford & Wrekin online system.
Please note:
* Parents need to make an application to the Local Authority of where they are living e.g. where they pay Council Tax to
*· If a child is attending nursery, they still need to apply for a school place
*· The deadline for applying for a school place is 15 January 2023
*· There is no guarantee of a place at the school even if a child has been attending their nursery or pre school
*· More information is available at Telford & Wrekin Admissions around school allocations and oversubscription criteria
*· If a child has an Education, Health and Care Plan the closing date was 31 October 2022 for all applications
The school admissions website page contains lots of information around school admissions, together with a link of how to apply and step by step guidance information.
If parents do not have access to a computer, they will be able to use their local library computer facilities only.
If you have a problem with the application itself, please contact the School Admissions Team at admissions@telford.gov.uk
Community News: Public Consultation – Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site – Supplementary Planning Document
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council have launched a public consultation on the draft Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site (IGWHS) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) which aims to further protect and conserve the Ironbridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site. The document has been created to provide guidance and information to support the implementation of planning policies within the adopted and future Local Plan’s for both Council areas. The document outlines how the IGWHS will be protected and includes guidance for local residents and businesses on matters such as adapting to climate change, where planning permission is required.
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council are inviting comments on the draft IGWHS SPD. The consultation will run for a period of 6 weeks, starting from 9th January until 5pm on 20th February 2023. There will be a number of informal public drop-in sessions taking place across the IGWHS. These are an informal opportunity for people to attend and view the materials used to draft the IGWHS SPD with Council officers on hand to answer questions. The drop-in sessions will be held on the following dates:
• Thursday 19th January – 5pm to 8pm – Jackfield Village Hall
• Thursday 26th January – 5pm to 8pm – The Furnace Kitchen, Coalbrookdale
• Thursday 2nd February – 5pm to 8pm – Coalport Village Hall
• Wednesday 8th February – 5pm to 8pm – The Anstice Ballroom, Madeley
• Monday 13th February – 5pm to 8pm – Buildwas, Village Hall.
• Thursday 16th February – 5pm to 8pm – The Tontine, Ironbridge
The IGWHS SPD can be viewed online, and comments submitted via a response form available at: Ironbridge Gorge WHS
Community News: Flood barriers on The Wharfage
The flood barriers are still expected to be up on The Wharfage for the early part of next week. Please allow extra time if this is the usual way you travel to school.
The Severn Trent road works planned for Buildwas Road have been postponed. We will let you know when these are expected to start.
What Parents Need to Know – World of Warcraft
