Newsletter – Friday 9th February
Good evening,
We have been incredibly lucky, over the past six months, to have had the fabulous Ms Reece leading learning across the school, but in particularly in Little Owls. We are delighted to have Mrs Jones back full time and healthy, but we are sad to say goodbye to a valued member of our school team on Friday. I’m sure you’ll join me in thanking her for all her hard work. When we need supply cover, Ms Reece will be the first person that we call, so we hope this isn’t a goodbye but a ‘see you later’!
Today, has been ‘Safer Internet Day’ in school. We have all been thinking about how things change online and what we need to when we notice change. Some classes have been thinking about pop-ups, viruses and scams that we might come across when online. We had a brilliant sharing assembly at the end of the day to sing songs and share our work that we’ve been focusing on today. For further information, please see the ‘Safer Internet Day 2024’ website: click here.
On Wednesday Merlins and Eagles had a brilliant day at the Balaji Temple and Birmingham Symphony hall. I’ve heard glowing reports about the respect that our children showed throughout the whole trip. A huge thank you to all adults who joined us on this trip as without you we wouldn’t be able to run such a fantastic day.
For now, I’d like to wish you a lovely and safe half term break. Please remember that we’ve got a PD day on Monday 19th February.
All the best.
Mrs L. Edgerton
Friday after school club no longer available
Unfortunately, due to very low take up of this service, we are no longer able to offer regular after school care on a Friday. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
End of Day Form for March
Please complete your child’s end of day form for March by Friday February 23rd. Many thanks.
https://forms.gle/iu5fogkzsXBx9sqd8
Monday 19th Feb – PD Day
Just a reminder that Monday 19th February is a PD day. We look forward to welcoming children back to school on Tuesday 20th February.
Cookery Club
Next half term will be offering a new style cookery club once a month on a Friday night between 3.15-5.00pm. The children will be making a family dinner to serve about 4 people. All meals will be vegetarian with the option of dairy / gluten free if needed. Meals may include pasta bake, cheese and potato pie and puff pastry tart.
The cost of these sessions will be £12 and children will need to be booked into each session at least a week in advance on ParentPay.
The first of these sessions will be held on 1st March. Please book on via ParentPay to reserve your slot by 23rd February.
Please note: we will need a minimum of 12 students to run this club.
Thank you.
Easter Disco
School Circle Coffee and Chat
Please join us for an informal school circle meeting on Friday 23rd February in the school hall from 3pm onwards. This is an opportunity for everyone to meet the team and contribute new ideas to our upcoming Spring/Summer events. Refreshments will be served.
100 Club – January Winners
Thanks to everyone who supports our 100 Club Draw – details of January’s winners are below.
January Draw:
1st Prize – Number 90, Sue Bryant
2nd Prize – Number 91, Lynn James
3rd Prize – Number 13, Stuart Brown
Numbers were drawn independently by a member of School Circle.
Many thanks for your continued support.
Church Stretton Swimming Pool Inflatables
Half Term Sessions are Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th February 10.30-11.30am, 12-1pm, 1.30-2.30pm
Special introductory prices are: Adults £6.00 Juniors £4.00
All spaces must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment
Please contact the centre directly on 01694 720051
Message from Nexus Fostering
At Nexus Fostering based in Telford, we’re looking for local people like you to become foster carers. By providing a loving and stable home environment, you can support the increasing number of children and young people in the local area who cannot live in their family homes. Not all children require long-term care. We also need foster carers for short-term placements, respite care, and to provide temporary homes to support young parents and their babies. So, if you have a spare room and are ready to change lives, please give us a call on 01952916002 or email Lisa Hall on lisah@nexusfostering.co.uk
Job vacancy – come and join our team!
Combined post: KS1 teaching assistant and lunchtime supervisor
Fixed term until 31 August 2024, in the first instance,
Required ASAP
The candidate’s hours will consist of the following:
Grade 5 (Level 2) SCP: 6-7, £12.38-12.59 per hour
23.25 hours KS1 Level 2 teaching assistant:
* Monday – Friday 8:45 – 12:00
Grade 1 £11.59 per hour.
5 hours lunchtime supervisor (12:00-13:00 each day).
Please see our school website for more information: website.
Closing Date: 19th February 2024
Interview Date: 22nd February 2024
BEAM sessions
Parenting helpline
Easter Disco Thursday March 21st
The Easter Disco tickets are now live on Parentpay – tickets are £6.00 per child to include a hot dog and drinks. KS1 (Little Owls and Kestrels class) 5.30pm-7pm, KS2 (Merlins and Eagles class) 7pm-8.30pm. Children from nursery joining us on the night must be accompanied by an adult.
Please let the school office know if your child has an allergy or a dietary requirement when booking your tickets.