Message from Shropshire County Council:

It has come to the attention of the local authority that safeguarding concerns have been raised about a private tutor called James Pinches. This person has been offering his services to pupils who attend Primary Schools in the Shrewsbury area, despite being unqualified and unregulated.

We would be grateful if you could remind parents /carers (via newsletter or other school to home communication system) that it is their responsibility to ensure that anyone they are “hiring” as a private tutor, has the appropriate credentials and safer recruitment checks in place. Please do not name this person in your communication to parents/carers but if your school does become aware of him offering his services, then please discourage parents from engaging him as a private tutor.

This person is also offering his services to agencies as a supply teacher. Action has been taken to inform agencies of LA concerns but please be vigilant should James Pinches approach your school in this capacity.

Longnor CE Primary School will be hosting a Christmas Concert on the 18th December at 6:00pm, at St Mary’s Church, Longnor.

We would like to invite the children to perform in the school choir, school recorder groups and/or perform a solo performance.

If you would like your child to perform in either one of the listed groups or as a soloist, please let the office know. School will then select individuals to perform at this concert and let the children know.

This week we’ve been talking about online bullying. We thought back to anti-bullying week and how it is really important to make some noise should we be worried. Using characters Spikey the spider and Frankie the fly we talked about how it is important to talk to a trusted adult and share.

We’d like to make key stage two parents aware of a YouTuber that some older students seem to be watching. His name is Mr Beast and he sets challenges and dares. He also makes videos that contain inappropriate innuendos. Please double check security settings and talk about searching the web safely.

Good evening,

What a lovely week we’ve had at Longnor! The younger children have been investigating the frost and icy conditions outside, collecting interesting adjectives and writing about the chilly weather.

As we have started the month of December, we have also started advent and have begun to explore the meaning of advent for Christians, especially the preparations that are needed for Christmas. At lunchtimes, we’ve had a crib making club ready for the Cribfest in Much Wenlock. The creations are fantastic and use a lot of recycled materials. We are looking forward to lighting the first candle on our advent ring next week in assembly.

In assembly, we’ve been thinking about the value of compassion and what this means. We thought about how we can be there to support others and help should they need help. Together, we thought about how it is hard to notice when someone needs our help.

Yesterday, we had a visit from Church Stretton Foodbank. Our school council have launched the reverse advent calendar in aid of the foodbank. If you are able to donate any gifts they will be greatly received.

Thank you to Eagle class who shared their work in assembly this afternoon. We were really impressed with your music playing as we walked into the hall – it was quite magical. Thank you to all that managed to join us this afternoon.

Please stay safe in these frosty conditions. Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs L. Edgerton