Leadership duties at the school: arrangements for this half term
Dear Parents and Carers
Following on from the continued ill health of Mrs Dhaliwal during her pregnancy, Mrs Postance has stepped up to take on leadership duties at the school on a day-to-day basis for the remainder of this term.
This action has been taken in order to add capacity at this time, and in order to facilitate putting things in place for next term, when Mr Wheeler arrives as Deputy Head.
With the return of Miss Walton to school from her maternity leave, we will have an experienced teacher covering Mrs Postance’s class, who will work with teaching staff and the HLTA Mrs Fiona Austin to ensure continuity in that regard. Mrs Postance will be supporting Miss Walton with the hand over and will write the end of term reports for the children in that class.
Mrs Postance has also spoken with all the children of the school about this, via Collective Worship Assembly.
Please be assured that the Local Authority and the Diocese are continuing to work closely with the school and with the Governing Body, in our joint and ongoing efforts to help the children of this school to “live life in all its fullness”.
Thank you
Mrs Lois Dale
On Behalf of the Governing Body
Year 6 – End of Year events
The following events will take place for the Year 6 children to celebrate their time with us. Further details will be sent out to parents.
Wednesday 19 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Performance (School Hall from 6.00pm). Year 6 parents and families are invited to watch.
Thursday 20 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Festival (School from 5.00pm)
Monday 24 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Service @ Holy Trinity (2.00pm). Year 6 parents and families are invited
Start of the Day
We would like to remind parents that children should not be dropped off at school and left unsupervised before the doors open at 8.45am. The gates remain locked until 8.35am. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their child/ren on the playground before the doors open.
Water Safety
We had a whole school water safety assembly today with Abi. She helped us to understand how to enjoy water, and how to avoid any hazards.
‘Shining Stars’ Achievement Awards
Due to the class photos and a special assembly on River Safety, our Shining Stars Assembly has moved to Monday 12 June. All the details will be in next Friday’s newsletter.
What’s Happening: w/c 12 June
Monday
During School:
PE – Reception & Year 1
After school
Summer Sports Club – Years 1 & 2
Tuesday
During School:
Year 3 – 6 Experienced Recorders @12.00 (Year 3 classroom)
Swimming – Year 5
Tuesday 13 June: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop-in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
After school
Summer Sports Club – Years 3 – 6
Wednesday
During School:
PE – Year 1, Year 3, Year 5 & Year 6
After school
Cricket – Years 3 – 6
Thursday
During school:
PE – Year 3, Year 4 & Year 6
Friday
During school:
Choir @12.00 (Year 3 classroom)
PE – Reception, Year 2 & Year 4
Dates for the Diary
Tuesday 13 June: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop-in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
19 – 23 June: Year 6 Residential trip
Wednesday 5 July: Sports Day
Tuesday 18 July: SEND Tea & Biscuit drop-in session (2.00pm – 3.20pm)
Tuesday 18 July: Parent Open Evening (3.30pm – 5.00pm)
Wednesday 19 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Performance (School Hall)
Thursday 20 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Festival (School)
Monday 24 July: Year 6 Leavers’ Service @ Holy Trinity
Tuesday 25 July: Last day of term
News from the Parish
This Sunday 11th June is St Barnabas Day, which we will celebrate in Family Service at St Luke’s.
The service is from 11am to 12 noon, and will be led by Carilyn Simkin, concluding with refreshments.
Barnabas was from Cyprus, but lived in Jerusalem around the time of the death and resurrection of Jesus. He may even have heard him preach. He became an early apostle, described by St Luke in the Acts of the Apostles as “a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith”.
The name Barnabas actually means “son of encouragement”, and was his nickname, as his given name was Joseph. Barnabas was always encouraging and supporting people, including St Paul.
He travelled with St Paul on several journeys to convert people to Christianity. The journeys will have been long and hot, but journeys of friendship and love.
As our children’s activity within the church, we will therefore be decorating cut outs of sun hats, and thinking about these friendships back in the early church and the friendships we have now.
Children from the school will be very welcome to join us.
There will be a special service in school on Sunday 18 June (4.30pm – 5.30pm) to celebrate Fathers’ Day. This will be in the hall at school, with activities and singing, and a break for biscuits and juice. We are hoping that people who have been out during the day will be able to pop in as a lovely end to their weekend.
We welcome all families and all ages to the service. Access will be from up the school drive and to the side of the building. There will be people on hand to signpost the way in.
Community News – Fundraising Aquathlon – Church Stretton
Church Stretton Leisure Centre are holding a Fun Aquathlon on Saturday 17 June to raise money to help keep the swimming pool open. Swim in the indoor heated pool followed by a run around the grass playing field against the backdrop of the beautiful Shropshire Hills. There are events from age 8 to adult. Prize for every participant. Free parking and refreshments available.
Click on the link to enter: GO TRI Church Stretton – GO TRI
What Parents Need to Know – Ometv
Community News – Lodge Field Community Picnic
Community News – Coalbrookdale’s Gorgeous Gardens
Community News – Athletics Festival
Community News – Summer holiday activities
