Get your pyjamas or spotty outfit at the ready for Children In Need on Friday 17th November. If children don’t want to wear pyjamas or spots, they could wear something that will make others smile! We ask that all children pay £1.00 donation towards the charity which they can bring into school or pay via our JustGiving page – click here to donate.

We’d also welcome donations of cakes or biscuits for our breaktime cake sale – nothing containing nuts please – and, if sending in homemade products, please attach a list of ingredients.  Children can bring money in to buy a cake and we will then pay in the monies raised to our JustGiving account. Thank you in advance for your support!

Hello everyone,

Thank for your time attending parent meetings this week. If you couldn’t attend this week, and would like to make an appointment for after half term, please contact your child’s class teacher via Class Dojo or contact the school office.

Visit to Wroxeter Roman City 

I had a great day visiting Wroxeter Roman City on Tuesday with Rowan and Maple classes. Here’s a snapshot of the day from Rowan class. For some unknown reason, they were fascinated by the Romans’ toilet habits !

We hope you all have a lovely half term and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 7th November.

Mrs Johnson x

Following the successful participation numbers they have experienced for their Saturday morning Football Development Centre at the Shrewsbury School, they are delighted to be able to offer their next block of sessions.

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They are also excited to announce that they will be expanding their offering with the introduction of their Girls Football Development Centres at the same venue and times for girls in school Years 2 to 5.  They will be offering a FREE TASTER SESSION on Saturday 11^th November for girls who would like to try one of their sessions before committing to a block of sessions.  The aim of the sessions will be to increase participation numbers in the female game and to promote players into their female talent pathway at the Club so that they will one day represent the Wolves Women’s First Team!

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The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND groups from January 2024 (poster attached).

These 10 week groups aim to:

Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

Promote the development of parent/child relationship

Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

UYC & SEND Groups Spring Term 24 Pdf

They are also offering a free SLEEP TIGHT workshop from January 2024 (poster attached).

These 5 week workshops cover:

Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try

Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues

Sleep Tight Workshop Spring Term 24 PDF

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging you and you family to stay safe this Bonfire Night and Halloween.

There are several ways you can ensure your family is safe while enjoying bonfires, fireworks and trick or treating.

We advise you to visit an organised event rather than having a bonfire or setting off fireworks yourselves, however if you do decide to celebrate at home please take a look at our advice for safe handling of fireworks and bonfires here www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/campaign/bonfire-and-firework-safety.

We also work closely with other organisations to ensure you have the most up to date safety advice and information.

StayWise has some fantastic advice for Halloween and you can check out their top tips here  Halloween Safety Advice | StayWise

If you’re concerned about teaching your children the dangers of fireworks, or not sure what to do if your child suffers a burn or is scalded, the child Accident protection Trust (CAPT) has some great advice and you can find a host of information on their website here.

Useful links

Burns first aid | Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt.org.uk)

Firework safety for children: Lessons for little ones (capt.org.uk)

Firework safety tips: How to have safe fireworks at home (capt.org.uk)

How to buy fireworks safely UK: A Fireworks buying guide (capt.org.uk)

The school office are selling poppies and other British Legion merchandise to support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The suggested donations are between 50p and £1.50.