Hello everyone,

I hope you have had a good week – we have had another lovely week in school!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Chickenpox

We have had a few cases of chickenpox in Early Years over the the last few weeks. We have a child in school who is immunosuppressed and whose health can be seriously affected by chickenpox so it is vital that you inform us straightaway if you find your child has chickenpox. Thank you for your support with this.

More information on what to look out for can be found on the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/ 

Good luck Year 6s

As some of you may be aware, Year 6 children will be completing their SATs next week. They have worked extremely hard in preparation for this and we are very proud of each and every one of them! Thank you Year 6 parents for all the support you have given your child.

Upcoming roadworks – road closure near Bicton Lane

You may have noticed signs on Holyhead Road and Calcott Lane about roadworks taking place from 16 – 20 May 2022.  The map below shows you the location of the works and the planned diversion.

interactive map of roadworks

News from Severn Loop

May Loop 2022

I hope you all have a good weekend,

Mrs Johnson x

Forest Church Sunday 8th May 

Dear Friends,

We are really looking forward to seeing you at Forest Church this coming Sunday! The weather forecast (currently) is good, so we are hoping for a lovely afternoon in nature. The site is full of places for children and adults to explore and play. For the brave (and child-sized), there may well be a go on the zip-wire to finish the afternoon!

We will provide a toilet-tent and a marquee, should the weather be damp. If you would like to sit, please bring with you a folding garden chair or picnic rug. There’s also a fishing pool. Though we won’t be fishing, I’ll bring a few nets so that we can have a little look for minibeasts. The ground is uneven in places, and wonderfully biodiverse (which is a subtle way of saying there are nettles), so please wear suitable clothes – we recommend long trousers and wellington/walking boots. We absolutely do not intend for anyone to go in the pond, but if you or someone you look after is prone to accidentally tipping in (!), bring a change of clothes just in case. Do come with your own picnic and a mug as hot drinks will be provided. It’s such a pretty site that if the weather is dry, nobody will want to rush home…

Caregivers are responsible for their children at all times; we are there at our own risk, and we are on private land. I will bring a First-Aid Kit and the Risk Assessment will be available to look at.

 The Plan

We will be flexible, depending on who comes along, and we also want to keep things fairly informal. As we are still in the Easter season, the theme will be ‘new life’. Here is an outline of the afternoon:

3pm- Opening prayer and welcome from Hannah, with an introduction from Tricia Jones.

3.15-3.45pm- Activities, which will include the option of a nature-spotting quiz, looking for minibeasts, sketching and exploring.

3.45pm- A worship service outside. 

4pm- Picnic Time.

Directions

The woodland (and pond) we are going to visit is on the road to Shrawardine (by kind permission of Mr Anthony Hill). Just after you pass the sign for Shrawardine (whether you’ve come from Montford or taken the ‘Shrawardine’ turning off the A5), you will see a big green potato store on your right (just after the right hand lane to Ensdon). Cars can be parked on the hard standing in front of the store (by kind permission of Mr Adrian Bright). Take care crossing the road and go through the two sets of metal farm gates opposite the store. There is a short path down to the site, so a little walking will be required.

See you there!

Easter Blessings,

Hannah x

Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely Easter break and enjoyed the sunshine.

We have had a wonderful first week back in school and it has been so lovely to see the children all playing together on the school field. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, please can children have a water bottle and hat in school. Thank you

Summer term diary dates 2022 for parents

More diary dates will follow in due course. Year 3/4 parents please remember to return the slip with your child’s swimming ability on, so staff can arrange groupings for Wednesday 4th. Thank you

I hope you all have a good Bank Holiday weekend x

Hello everyone,

On behalf of all our staff and governors, I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you for all your support this term. It has been a challenging few weeks since February half-term, with a steep rise in pupil and staff absence, but our school community have pulled together as always. Thank you!

We return to school on Monday 25th April. Wherever possible, please can routine appointments – dental and optician – be arranged during school holidays or after school to try to limit the time children are absent from school. Thank you in advance for your support with this.

Latest COVID guidance

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/people-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19

News from Severn Loop

I hope you are all well. It is Forest Church this coming Sunday (Leaton Forest, 3pm) – all are welcome! The instructions are below…

What to bring                                                                                                                                                      Do wrap up warm and bring wellies/walking boots. We are really grateful to Charles Bridgeman and the Leaton Forest team for their hospitality. As always, there will be the opportunity to do some exploring, go for a walk through the Christmas Tree plantations and a craft or two for those who are so inclined…. and of course, the donkey will be with us! Dogs on leads are welcome.

Please bring your own picnic. We will eat in the barn, where there will be a kettle to make a hot drink. I’ll bring tea bags etc, and have ten mugs- so do bring your own if you would like to.

The Plan

We will be flexible, depending on who comes along, and we also want to keep things fairly informal. Here is an outline of the afternoon:

3pm- Opening prayer and welcome from Hannah, with an introduction from Charles Bridgeman (Leaton Knolls Estate).

3.15-3.45pm- Activities, which will include the option of a tour/ walk, some time enjoying the company of the donkey and crafts (in and around the barn).

3.45pm- A worship service outside, with a Palm Sunday theme. 

4pm- Picnic Time.

Directions

If you’ve ever bought a Christmas Tree from Leaton Forest, then you know what to do! We will meet on the hard standing outside the barn where the trees are paid for. If not… 

Heading out from Shrewsbury take the Baschurch/ Berwick Road out of town (B5067)- up past the West-Mid Showground. Keep going for 3.5 miles (ish). Just after the church appears on the right, turn left into Leaton Forest (it is signposted for Christmas Trees). Follow the winding track round until you reach the car park. We will meet there. The postcode is SY4 3AP.  

Caregivers are responsible for their children at all times, and we are there at our own risk. I will bring a First-Aid Kit and the Risk Assessment will be available to look at. We do have cover if it’s rainy- so please don’t be put off by the weather!

With love, prayers and blessings,

Hannah x

Hello everyone,

We have had a number of positive COVID cases in school this week. In most cases the individuals have had tummy ache, vomiting or a cold so if you can look out for these symptoms we would be very grateful.

sQuid payments

Please can you log in to sQuid and check the balance in your child’s catering purse. If it is overdrawn and has a negative balance, we need this to be paid before the end of March.  Thank you

Parent governor elections

Please see a copy of a letter below which has been sent out today.

parent governor election March 2022

Fundraising events next week

Fundraising letter March 2022

If you are sending cakes/biscuits in for our bake sales on Thursday and Friday next week, these can be brought to the school office or sent in with your child and we thank you in advance for your support.

Understanding your child 

Helpline poster white

Colouring competition – Buttercup Bookshop

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Reminder about Cash for Schools

Dodgeball success

Well done to our Year 6s who competed in a dodgeball tournament at The Corbet School earlier this week. We entered two teams and not only did they win the event but they also came second, as they ended up competing against each other in the final! They will now progress to the county championship event at Telford later this month.

FOBS donut sale – Friday 25th March

I hope you all have a good weekend x

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for the amazing effort that went into the children’s World Book Day outfits and other activities this week. It was wonderful for the children and staff to join together to see everyone’s outfits in our whole-school assembly on Thursday afternoon!

COVID guidance update

We have had several positive COVID cases in school this week so we ask you to take a couple of minutes to read the letter below. Thank you

Covid guidance update March 22

Ukraine Donations – Update

Kinnerley Church (SY10 8DE) is also accepting donations during daylight hours.

Shrewsbury Colour Run 2nd April 2022

Our Shrewsbury Colour Run will be hosted at Sansaw Estate on Saturday 2nd April after a 2-year break. It is a 5K route through the estate where volunteers will be placed at certain points on the route to shower runners with colour powder! It is open to all ages and abilities, and we’d really love it if your pupils were able to join us! There is also the encouragement to raise sponsorship to take part which could provide children with a nice little project (or competition!) during the Easter holidays. 

As you may know, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund is a local cancer charity and raises funds to enhance and improve the cancer services available to people in Shropshire and Mid Wales, to ensure they have access to the best possible care. We are currently in the final few weeks of raising money for a new CT scanner for the Cancer Centre at RSH – this will reduce waiting times, improve the accuracy of treatment plans and offer procedures that would only otherwise be available in Birmingham.  

Your support would be hugely appreciated. 

There is more information about the Colour Run on our website Shrewsbury Colour Run – Lingen Davies

Thanks in advance, and please get in touch if you’d like any further information.

Kind regards

Lizzy Coleman, Events and Fundraising Organiser

Shrewsbury High School Open Day

For parents who are unable to make the open day above, they are happy to arrange tours and meetings with their Headteacher Jo Sharrock at any time during the term.  Parents can get in touch either via email admissions@shr.gdst.net, on the phone 01743 494 038 or register online at https://shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net/explore/admissions/open-days/

Shropshire Star Cash for Schools has started!

The Shropshire Star ‘Cash for Schools’ campaign STARTED YESTERDAY!

• The ‘Cash for Schools’ 8-page special supplement appeared in the Shropshire Star today, showcasing all the schools taking part and includes the first school token!
• You can pick up a copy of the Shropshire Star at your local retailer or supermarket.
• School tokens will be published from Thursday, March 3 until Saturday April 2, 2022 inclusive. You can collect School tokens from any day during the token collect period and as many as you can!
• The deadline for the School tokens to be submitted to the Shropshire Star is 5pm on Friday, April 8 2022.

Shropshire Athletic Association Under 11’s Y5/6 Cross Country Championships

The 2022 Shropshire Athletic Association Under 11’s Year 5 & 6 Cross Country Championships will take place this year on Saturday 19^th March, 2022 at Concord College, Acton Burnell.

Races will begin at 2.30pm and be run in the following order:

2.30pm  – U10/Year 5 Girls approx. 1300m

2.45pm  – U10/Year 5 Boys approx. 1300m

3.00pm  – U11/Year 6 Girls approx. 1600m

3.15pm  – U11/Year 6 Boys approx. 1600m

The competition is open to all Shropshire year 5 and 6 pupils – entry fee is £3.50 per entrant.  The entry form and maps of the approximate courses are attached below. Deadline for entries is Wednesday, 16^th March.

In addition, there will be a fun run for year 3 and 4 pupils at 3.30pm – there is no pre-entry required for this – just a charge of 50p per entrant on the day.

Entry form SAA_U11’s champs 2022

Have a lovely weekend x