Newsletter – 12th April 2024
Good evening,
I hope that you are all enjoying the sunshine and are ready for a lovely weekend.
We have had a week in school thinking about the value of friendship and how we can include others in our work and play. The children have thought about what friendship means to them. Here is a poem that we shared and have looked at:
Within our learning, we have introduced our new behaviour focus as ‘be inclusive’. This sits in our behaviours for learning tree:
We will be looking for children who are including others in their games and group work, showing respect for all, sharing their opinions with respect and having an open mind. Hopefully, you will start to see stickers worn with jigsaw pieces demonstrating that they have been inclusive.
Thank you to all that managed to join the School Circle meeting earlier. We all hope that you have a lovely weekend.
Mrs L. Edgerton
Extra Kestrels and Booster Swimming Session
Due to the missed swimming session yesterday, we will be taking Kestrels and the Booster group to the leisure centre on Thursday 23rd May 2024.
Shropshire Primary Schools Half Marathon Race Day information.
Please find attached information regarding the schools half marathon next weekend.
Pupils will be coming home with their race day t-shirts, race number and matching wrist bands on Monday.
Please allow time for parking on the day, the show ground site and the surrounding roads will be very busy.
Any questions please ask.
Many thanks,
Mr Helliker
Shropshire Primary Schools Half Marathon Race Day information.
Date and Start time
Saturday April 20th at 9am.
Venue
West Mid Showground
Gravel Hill Lane
Shrewsbury
SY1 2PF
Event Information
The event will be set up as per the map below.
The event will open from 8am.
The children will run the above loop twice. This enables you to see your children more than once to cheer them on. When crossing the finish, the children will turn right into a barriered finish line collection point where they collect their medal and drink.
There will be pens marked in batches of numbers from 0 – 200, 201 – 400 and so on. Please explain to your child(ren) that when they finish and have collected their medal and drink, to look for the numbered signage and go to the pen that matches their bib number to meet you.
You will need to enter the finish area by showing your wristband to a marshal, please can only one adult wearing the wristband enter the finish line collection point and any other family and friends wait outside of the finish area. Please note we have a separate entry and exit into and out of the finish area.
The children’s runs will be started in year groups. They will be called forward by the commentator from BBC Radio Shropshire to make their way to the start line at the following times.
| Year Group |
Arrive by |
Called forward time |
Start time |
| Reception |
08:30 |
09:00 |
09:05 |
| 1 & 2 |
09:00 |
09:30 |
09:35 |
| 3 & 4 |
09:30 |
10:00 |
10:05 |
| 5 & 6 & Severndale |
10:00 |
10:30 |
10:35 |
We have over 1600 children signed up to participate from 30 schools across Shropshire. Please arrive early as there will be queues to get into the showground.
Bibs, wristbands, and t-shirts
Please can children wear their t-shirt with bib number pinned to the front and parents please wear the matching wristband. Please write your name and mobile number on the back of the bib number.
Medical
We will have our medical team from St Johns Ambulance at the event who will be situated at the finish line and half way around the run loop. If your children have any medical needs St Johns may need to know about then please write them on the back of the bib.
Parking
Parking is available at the West Mid Showground. There is a £3 charge which goes directly to the Showground Charity. Please have £3 in change ready for when you arrive.
There are also several car parks in in the Town Centre which are within a 15-minute walk.
Message from our Education Welfare Officer (EWO)
Education Welfare Officer (EWO): An Education Welfare Officer is a dedicated professional who plays a crucial role in promoting regular school attendance. EWOs visit schools to meticulously monitor attendance patterns. Their focus extends beyond mere numbers; they keenly observe signs that may indicate underlying challenges. By collaborating closely with school staff, parents, and students, EWOs provide invaluable support to enhance attendance. It’s important to recognize that improved school attendance not only impacts academic outcomes but also contributes significantly to social and emotional well-being. Should you have any inquiries regarding attendance or seek guidance, I encourage you to engage with your school, as they are well-equipped to assist you. Our EWO is Amy Ward: she visits school once every half term.
Duck Race – 19th May
Save the Date
The annual Longnor School Duck Race will be held on Sunday 19th March at Bridge Farm, Leebotwood. There will be refreshments and fun activities as well as the duck race so why not bring your friends and family along. More details to follow.
Bags2School Collection – 17th May
Our Bags2School Collection is taking place on Friday 17th May – the collection point will be in the village hall car park at drop off and pick up times.
Please think of us whilst spring cleaning as your unwanted items can help raise funds for school. The link below gives a list of the items we can accept. Many thanks!
What We Collect | Bag2School
Brownies
Colour Run
New school menu
Starting tomorrow, we have a new school menu. Please note that this means tomorrow’s hot meal will be ‘wrap day’ – a selection of filled wraps including a vegetarian option.
Longnor_Primary School Menu 2024
Term dates 2024/25
Please see the school website for next year’s term dates:
https://www.longnorschool.org.uk/home/termdates/
Shropshire Sings 2024
Our School Choir has been invited to take part in Shropshire Sings on Wednesday 12th June 2024. We would like to see how many children would be interested in attending before we book a bus. We would be leaving from school at 3.00pm and children would need collecting from the West Mid Showground after the event. Families are welcome to attend and watch the concert which starts at 6.30pm – tickets will cost £7 for adults and £4 for children if booked in advance through the school. Entry for the choir is free but we would charge for the bus to the event.
Please let us know if you would like your child to take part in this event by completing this short
Google Form. Many thanks.