Published on: 3rd March, 2023

2023 Spring #8

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World Book Day

The children enjoyed a day of reading and fun book inspired activities on Thursday. The children looked wonderul in their costumes.

Prizes for the most original and interesting costumes were awarded to:

Reception – Theo (The Very Brave Lion)
Year 1 – Pippa (The Tiger Who Came to Tea)
Year 2 – Marley (Horrid Henry)
Year 3 – Seren (Mrs Fox from Fantastic Mr Fox
Year 4 – Thomas (Willy Wonka – Charlie & The Chocolate Factory)
Year 5 – Jenson (Fantastic Mr Fox)
Year 6 – Daisy (Mr Wolf – The Bad Guys)

The children also enjoyed seeing the new books that have been bought for each classes reading corner.

Thank you to Friends of Coalbrookdale whose fundraising has contributed to the purchase of these new books.

Cold Weather

The forecast is for colder weather next week. Please remember to send children to school with a warm coat for morning break and lunchtime.

Friends News

Friends will be holding a meeting next Thursday, 9 March @2.30pm in school to discuss plans for the Easter Fayre being held on 24 March. All parents are welcome to come along – new parents and new ideas for fundraising are always welcome. We hope to see you there.

Digital Parenting

Children will be bringing home a leaflet today for parents with information on how to navigate the unchartered waters of raising children against a backdrop of rapidly evolving technology. We hope you will find it useful.

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 – Ava & Edie
Year 1 – Barney
Year 2 – Garion
Year 3 – Benjamin
Year 4 – Caleb
Year 5 – Evie L
Year 6 – Georgina
Headteacher’s Award – Nana

Other Awards
Willow M – Princess Trust Certificate for fundraising

What’s happening: w/c 6 March

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)

After school:
Year 3 – 6 Multi sports

Wednesday
During School:

PE for Year 3, Year 5 & Year 6

After school:
Year 3 – 6 Girls Football

Thursday
During school:

PE for Year 3 & Year 6
Friends of Coalbrookdale Meeting @2.30pm

After school
Year 4 – 6 Boys Football

Friday
During school:

Choir (Lunchtime Year 3 classroom @12.00)

Dates for the Diary

Thursday 9 March – Friends of Coalbrookdale Meeting @2.30pm
Friday 17 March – Red Nose 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: Non – Uniform Day / 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

Friends Easter Fair – Friday 24 March

What parents need to know – Spotify