Change to school day times
This half term we have trialled starting the school day a little earlier, with gates opening from 8:35am and children in class for registration at 8:50am. We would like to hear from you regarding your thoughts on the change. Please email your responses to A3315@taw.org.uk
Curriculum Review – Stakeholder views
We are currently reviewing our PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) and Online Safety curriculum in school.
We would like to hear your views, so we invite you to spend some time completing the form link provided.
The link will be closed on Wednesday 22 February 2023.
PSHE / Online Safety
Sports News – Girls Football
Great performance from all the girls this week against Redhill Academy winning 3 – 1. Well done to all the girls with a special mention for Beau & Orla for scoring the goals. Next match is the semi-finals (date to be confirmed).
World Book Day – 2 March 2023
To show our love of reading at Coalbrookdale, we will be celebrating 25 years of World Book Day on Thursday 2 March 2023. During the day, each class will be taking part in reading and fun book inspired activities. Dressing up as your favourite story character or author is encouraged and prizes for a fantastic costume can be won. Let’s celebrate reading with a fun filled day!
Parking – Dale End
We would like to remind parents that they should not be parking on the zig-zag lines in front of school. Please be considerate and park legally, preferably in the Dale End and Wharfage carparks (free car parking permits are available from Telford & Wrekin Council – Ph: 01952 384 000) for use school drop-off and pick-up times.
After School Clubs – Spring 2
The following clubs will run after February Half Term (w/c 27 February 2023).
Monday: Multi Sports with Embrace (Years 1 & 2) (27 February – 20 March; 4 sessions – £10.00) (max 20 children)
Tuesday: Multi Sports with Embrace (Years 3 – 6) (28 February – 21 March; 4 sessions – £10.00) (max 20 children)
Wednesday: Girls Football with Embrace (Years 3 – 6) (1 March – 22 March; 4 sessions) (max 20 children)
Thursday: Boys Football with Mrs Ricks & Mr Rutherford (Years 4 – 6) (2 March – 23 March; 4 sessions (max 20 children)
All clubs finish at 4.25pm.
For all clubs, please complete the permission link being sent out via Seesaw next week, if your child would like to join.
If required, please return payment (cash or cheque – cheques should be made payable to Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge Primary School) to the school office in a named envelope before the 1st session.
In-School Clubs
The following clubs will run at lunchtimes (12.00 – 12.20) in the Year 3 classroom with Mrs Lewis:
Mondays – Beginners recorders lessons (Years 3 – 6)
Tuesdays – Experienced recorder lessons (Year 3 – 6)
Fridays – Choir (Reception – Year 6)
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 – Ella
Year 1 – Esme
Year 2 – Lily
Year 3 – Emilia
Year 4 – Safiya
Year 5 – Evie D
Year 6 – Emily
Headteacher’s Award – Joseph S
Other Awards
Nancie – Rainbow badges
Jenson – Football trophy
Rory (Yr R) – Swimming certificate
Seren – Cycling/walking distance medal
What’s happening: w/c 13 February
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)
Year 6 Parent Meetings (1.15pm – 5.30pm)
After school:
Year 3 – 6 Multi sports
Year 3 & 4 Lego
Year 1 & 2 Storytime
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
Year 6 Parent Meetings (1.15pm – 6.00pm)
After school
Year 4 – 6 Boys Football
Friday
PD Day – School closed to pupils
Dates for the Diary
Friday 17 February: PD DAY – School closed to children
20 – 24 February: Half Term
Thursday 2 March: World Book Day
Tuesday 21 March: World Poetry Day
Tuesday 21 March: SEND Drop-in Session @ 9.00am
Thursday 23 March: Reception – Year 5 Parents Evening (3.30pm – 6.30pm)
Friday 24 March: Friends Easter Fair
Tuesday 28 March: Reception – Year 5 Parents Evening (3.30pm – 5.30pm)
Thursday 30 March: Easter Church Service at Holy Trinity Church (2.00pm)
Thursday 30 March: Last day of term
Friday 31 March: PD DAY – School closed to children
3 – 14 April: Easter holidays
Monday 17 April: Summer Term begins
Tuesday 18 April: World Heritage Day
Monday 1 May: May Day Bank Holiday
Monday 8 May: Coronation Day Bank Holiday
29 May – 2 June: Half Term
Tuesday 25 July: Last day of term
Community News – News from the Parish
This Sunday 12th February is Family Service at St. Luke’s, which starts at 11a.m.
Reverend Okeke is leading the service, in which we will be thinking about how Jesus asks us to “put away anxious thoughts” and to “look at the birds of the air; they do not sow and reap and store in barns, yet your Heavenly Father feeds them.” (Matthew 6: 25-26).
An activity table for children will be within the church during the service, at which children will be invited to sit to colour in bird cut-outs, representing the birds around us in all their beauty. We will also be singing “All Things Bright and Beautiful”.
We hope that children from the school may join us.
Community News – February Half Term events at Ironbridge Gorge Museums
Ironbridge Gorge Museums have some fantastic events coming up this February half term.
Click on the links below for more details.
Half term events at Ironbridge Gorge Museums
As well as amazing events they have on they are also offering Kids Eat Free at many of their sites.
Ironbridge Museums – Kids eat for free
What Parents Need to Know – 10 ways gaming can support positive outcomes
Community News – Coalbrookdale Community Centre
A Friendly Face in a Warm Place
THIS HALF TERM HOLIDAY
Monday 20, Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 February
- In the Community Centre in Coalbrookdale from 12.30 each day.
- Soup-and-a-Roll (choice of two soups, one vegetarian)
- From 1.00 pm, a Family Film (eg Mary Poppins Returns) screened in the Hall
- There’ll also be GAMES to play in the kitchen area
- It’s FREE – COME ONE, COME ALL!!! – we want a crowd there!!!
- It’ll all finish when the film finishes – at about 3.00 pm.
ALL WELCOME!!!
