Friday 7th March
Good evening,
What a fantastic day ‘world book day’ was! It was wonderful sharing our favourite books dressed as famous characters. We spent the day focused on traditional tales this year, which started with an ‘Masked Reader’ assembly and finished with an operatic performance of Hansel and Gretal by Eagle class! Each child will receive a world book day book voucher which they can use in exchange for a free book; this year we will hand these out in time for our book fayre in a couple of weeks time.
Thank you to Merlin Class for a fabulous assembly today. It was great to hear about your learning this term. Thank you to those that managed to join us.
We all hope Eagle class have a wonderful week in Arthog next week. They have an exciting week of outdoor adventurous activities planned including canoeing, rock climbing and gorge walking. Enjoy making fantastic memories with your friends.
Next week, in school, we are all looking forward to a jam-packed week of science. For this extra-curricular week classes will be taught by different teachers:
- Little Owls will be taught by Ms Mullock.
- Kestrels will be taught by Mrs Cooper.
- Merlins will be taught by Mrs Edgerton.
All classes will have familiar adults (TAs) working with them for consistency. Please could Little Owls and Kestrels make sure they have their PE kit on Monday and Wednesday next week.
We can’t wait for next week! Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs L. Edgerton
Dates for your Diary
Job Vacancy at Longnor School – Cook in Charge
Cook in Charge required
Grade 5, SCP: 6-7, £13.05-13.26 per hour
Required 1st May 2025
Fixed term until 31st March 2026, in the first instance
The candidate’s hours will consist of the following:
10 hours per week
8.30am-1.30pm 2 days a week, term time only + 2 PD days
Open to job share opportunities
Longnor C.E. Primary School is a small, friendly, highly successful village school with a distinct ethos.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Cook in Charge to work under the guidance of the headteacher to support the school in the delivery of a good quality catering service using high standards of food hygiene/handling and safe working practices are used along with the promotion of the meal service.
Ideally, the successful candidate will:
- Have a Catering NVQ Level 2 or have completed training of a similar standard
- Be a team player
- Be able to support the Christian ethos of the school
The school can offer:
- The opportunity to work with experienced, committed and enthusiastic staff
- An ethos that promotes exciting ways of learning
Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 31st March 2025
Job Description Cook in Charge
Person specification – Cook in Charge
Cook in charge advert
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and online search. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
For further information and an application pack contact the school office on 01743 718493 or email admin@longnorschool.co.uk
Lawley Leap Tickets
Tickets and details for The Lawley Leap will go live via the bookings website later this evening, please spread the word and support us with this event.
Introducing our first annual Lawley Leap event, hosted by Longnor School Circle in aid of Longnor Primary School. This event is a two route challenge around the stunning countryside of Shropshire hills, a family friendly 6.6 miles route over the Lawley or a more challenging 13.2 miles route over the Lawley, Caradoc and Willstone Hill. Tickets and more details can be found via our website https://www.trybooking.com/uk/ENRK or scan the QR code.
Easter Disco – Thursday 10th April
Please buy your tickets, available on ParentPay now!
Vomiting and diarrhoea
We have had a number of children unwell with vomiting and diarrhoea recently. Please could we remind parents not to return their children to school until 48 hours after the final episode of vomiting or diarrhoea, even if they appear well. This minimises the spread of the virus to other children and staff.
Thank you for your support.
Scholastic Book Fair
We will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from 20-27th March. 
Shropshire Supporting Families
“Skibidi Toilet”
We have had reports from some of our younger children that they have been watching ‘Skibidi Toilet’ on YouTube. We just wanted to draw attention to this programme so parents are able to make an informed choice.
‘Despite its rudimentary computer-generated animation, the videos contain violence and weaponry, prompting questions about their appropriateness for children.’
Please find more information here:
Skibidi Toilet: What parents need to know about the viral video turned playground game