4 years ago
Posted on 19th Nov 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 19.11.21

Hello everyone,

There is a quite a bit of information in this week’s newsletter so I thank you in advance for taking the time to read it.

Children In Need

Thank you for your support with our fundraising efforts for Children In Need and it has been wonderful seeing the children and staff in PJs or spots today! We received a fantastic total of £140 in donations which will be sent off to the charity next week.

Pantomime – packed lunch orders

If you haven’t already done so, please return your child’s packed lunch order form for the pantomime, on Monday at the latest. We must have the new form signed and returned so even if you have already returned the old form we need the new one signing and returning as well. Thank you.

Get your booster for extra protection – information from Shropshire Council

More than 28,000 COVID-19 booster jabs have already been given in Shropshire – this is about 63% of those who are eligible.

If you are eligible but haven’t yet had it, please give yourself the best level of protection this winter.

You can book online via the National Booking Service, call 119 or head to one of the county’s walk-in sites.

This week the government announced that all over 40s can have the booster, but it must still be 6 months or 182 days after the second primary dose.

Place2Be: Parenting Smart

Please see a link below to the Parenting Smart online resource that may be of interest:

Created by Place2Be’s parenting experts
Based on evidence and their experience of working with children and families
Designed with busy parents in mind, with short videos and articles
Topics from meltdowns to friendship difficulties, from anxiety to the transition to secondary school

Parenting Smart

News from Forest Church

Dear Friends,

We are really looking forward to Forest Church this coming Sunday (3pm, 1403/ Battlefield Church, SY4 3DB). We are hoping that people of all ages will come along- for the majority we will park and meet at 1403, and then walk across the fields to the church, but to make it accessible for everyone, there is also the option of parking at the church itself.

Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King, and just a week before Advent begins, so both of those themes will be woven into our activities and worship. Our worship service will be particularly special this time because we will go into the church choir stalls to learn and sing Christus Vincit together- a medieval chant that the canons who once prayed in the church may well have sung.

If you are hoping to join us, below are the instructions about timings, what to bring and how to get there….

What to bring

Please bring your own picnic. We don’t yet feel confident sharing food, so we are asking people to cater for themselves. We will eat in the Exhibition Room where there will be an urn to make tea and coffee. Do also wrap up warm and bring a blanket to sit on if you’d like to, and bring a torch (most phones have a torch on anyway). It’ll be beginning to get dark as we head back for our picnic. When you arrive, just bring the blanket initially, and then we can nip back to our cars to pick up the picnic when the time comes. It would also be a good idea to wear strong shoes and trousers- there are some nettles about, and the ground is uneven in places.

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- Introduction, welcome and a short talk from James Reynolds (Albrighton Estate Manager)

3.15-3.45pm- Activities, which may include some drawing, gathering, listening, exploring, walking… both around and in the church

3.45pm- A worship service in church (with singing!)

4pm- Picnic Time in the 1403 Exhibition Room

Directions

1403 is well signposted from the A49 heading north out of Shrewsbury- after taking the A49 (north) from Battlefield Roundabout, you quickly come to a mini roundabout- turn left here. After going under the bridge, turn right for 1403, or keep straight ahead for the church.

Caregivers are responsible for their children at all times, 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 thanks and blessings,

Hannah x

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 12th Nov 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 12.11.21

Hello everyone,

I hope you have all had a good week. On behalf of all the staff and governors, I would like to thank you for the wonderful messages received following the publication of our Ofsted report. We really do appreciate your support and comments.

Flu immunisations – Monday 15th November

The flu immunisation nurses are visiting school on Monday to administer the flu immunisation. If you have not returned the signed consent form for your child, they will not be able to have the immunisation.

Children In Need – Friday 19th November

Next Friday (19th November), it is Children In Need day. Children can come to school wearing something spotty or pyjamas – slippers and dressing gown optional! We ask that all children pay a £1 donation towards the charity and we thank you in advance for your support.

PE kit – REMINDER

Children should come to school wearing the correct PE kit on their PE days, as follows:

Plain blue or white t-shirt or school logo PE t-shirt (No other t-shirts should be worn.)
Plain black or navy shorts / jogging bottoms / leggings (Football kit should not be worn.)
Pumps / trainers
With the weather becoming colder, they can wear their school sweatshirt or a plain blue/black sweatshirt or hoodie.

Labelling belongings

We know that lots of children have mislaid school logo sweatshirts and cardigans this term. Please make sure that all items of your child’s uniform, including coats and hats, are labelled with their name to ensure that they make it home with the correct child. If your child comes home with somebody else’s belongings, please return the item/s to school and we will do our best to reunite them with the correct child!

Pantomime – packed lunch orders (Reception/Year 1/Year 2)

Please remember to return your child’s packed lunch order for the pantomime. Thank you.

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 05.11.21

Hello everyone,

On behalf of all our staff and governors, thank you for all the emails and messages we have received regarding our Ofsted inspection report. As we said in our accompanying letter, whilst we were disappointed with the overall judgement, it is wonderful that the many strengths of our school have been recognised.

Be safe this Bonfire Night – Message from NHS

We want everyone to enjoy this year’s fireworks displays as safely as possible – and that does mean making small changes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

There are lots of places you can watch fireworks this weekend and avoid big crowds, but if you are attending an event, please consider wearing a face covering in busy areas and stand back from the crowds where possible.

Reminder of COVID-19 symptoms to look out for

The classic main three symptoms of COVID-19 are a new, continuous cough, a high temperature and a loss or change to your sense of taste or smell.

However, those infected with the virus – especially children, do not always show the typical symptoms.

Anyone with the following precautionary symptoms is recommended to get a PCR test but do not have to self-isolate when they are waiting on their results. Thank you to everyone who has arranged a PCR test for their child this week, as requested.

Precautionary symptoms may include:

Headaches
Aches and pains
Feeling tired without any good reason
Sore throat
Runny nose
Sneezing
Stomach pain in children

Well done (again) to our Year 5/6 tag rugby team!

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

The Royal British Legion fundraising merchandise will be on sale throughout the rest of next week, if your child would like to purchase anything.

Flu immunisation reminder

If you haven’t already done so, please return your child’s flu immunisation form next week in readiness for the school nurses visiting on Monday 15th November.

News from Severn Loop

November Loop 2021

WANTED – Christmas ‘gift shop’ items

We are planning on holding our Christmas gift shop again this year, where children can buy small gifts for their parents/family members in the last week of term. If you have any unwanted items suitable for children to buy e.g. toiletries or stationery, we would be very grateful for donations.

Items can be left in the plastic box outside the office from next week.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 04th Nov 2021 by Admin

FOBS Winter Draw winners

Hi everyone,

We’d like to say a huge thank you to FOBS for organising the free-to-enter Winter Draw and putting together such amazing goodie bags of treats! Two names from each class were drawn at random today in school and the lucky winners will be bringing their goodie bags home this evening.

Thank you for the donations received to date and for all your support of their fundraising efforts this term. Don’t forget the bacon and sausage bap sale tomorrow morning!

4 years ago
Posted on 29th Oct 2021 by Admin

Half term news 29.10.21

Hi everyone,

I hope you have had a good half term. Please see exciting news from FOBS below, and also a reminder about the COVID symptoms to look out for and the continued need for PCR testing.

FOBS News

FOBS Winter draw

COVID reminders

Enjoy the weekend and I look forward to seeing you all next week.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 15th October 2021

Hello everyone,

I hope you’ve had a good week and I’m sure you are all looking forward to half term as much as we are! Just a reminder that we break up next Thursday 21st October.

COVID-19 – REMINDER

Please see the letter below which was sent home with your child last week. Please pay close attention and adhere to the highlighted section on page 1. If you have a confirmed case in your household, children MUST NOT attend school or nursery until they receive a negative PCR result

Letter to Parents from DPH REMINDER

Pantomime

We need to let Theatre Severn know by next Thursday how many tickets we need for our visit to the pantomime on 1st December. If you do not wish your child to attend, please return the reply slip by next Thursday at the latest. If you have mislaid the letter, please email the school office instead to let them know. Thank you

Flu immunisation

All children will be eligible to have their flu immunisation in school later this term. Consent letters will be sent out after half term.

Finally…

Well done to our Year 5 / 6 pupils who won the area tag rugby tournament at The Corbet School this morning. We are SO proud of them!

Have a good weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 08th Oct 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 8th October 2021

Hello everyone,

Pantomime at Theatre Severn

Your child has been given a letter today about our December visit to Theatre Severn to watch Peter Pan and you can book and pay for this through the ‘trips and offers’ in sQuid. The packed lunch menu will follow later this term.

Parent telephone ‘meetings’

The online booking system for our autumn term parent meetings will open on the website on Monday. Due to COVID-19 measures, the meetings will be held virtually over the telephone.

Dinner money payments

Please make sure that there are sufficient funds in your child’s ‘catering purse’ in sQuid, and top up if needed to ensure your child can order their lunch in the mornings.

Speeding through Bicton village

We have received a complaint about motorists speeding through Bicton village and along Holyhead Road who are then turning into the school car park at home time. We ask that the speed limits are adhered to, in order to keep everyone safe.

Netball success!

Well done to the children in Year 5 and 6 who competed in the netball tournament at The Corbet earlier this week.

I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 01st Oct 2021 by Admin

School News 01.10.21

Hello everyone,

I hope you’ve had a good week and are keeping well. I’d like to thank you for your support in helping keep our pupils and staff safe by keeping your child at home if they are unwell and arranging a PCR test where needed. Please see a reminder below of what you need to do if a member of your household tests positive for coronavirus.

Confirmatory PCR tests

Pupils with a positive lateral flow result should self-isolate in line with the stay at home guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. and they will need to get a free PCR test to check if they have COVID-19.

All household contacts of a confirmed case (PCR positive) should undertake a PCR test, regardless of whether they have symptoms. Whilst awaiting the PCR result, the individual should continue to self-isolate and nursery and school pupils should stay at home and not attend until a negative PCR is returned.

Booking children into clubs

Please make sure you use the sQuid booking system, if you need your child to stay to after-school clubs. If they are not booked in via sQuid, there may not be places or staff available.

COVID-19 information from Shropshire Council

If someone is told by NHS Test and Trace Service that they must self-isolate and stay at home, they may be eligible for a £500 grant to help them financially during their isolation period.

There are other things Shropshire Council with as well during isolation. If someone needs to isolate due to Covid, call Shropshire Council as soon as you can on their Covid Helpline 0345 678 9028 for more information.

As furlough is ending, and fuel and food prices are increasing, this will mean that more Shropshire residents will be facing financial difficulty.

This is a reminder that the Council has funding available to help the most vulnerable of Shropshire’s households with their essential expenses over the coming months. This is regardless of whether they have been advised to self-isolate.

If someone you know is having difficulty meeting outgoings, or there is risk to their home, please ask them to call the Welfare Support Team on 0345 678 9078 (option 2 for our application line).

The advisers answering this phone line will take the initial application and may also point people in the direction of other help and advice that’s available. After that, a specialist adviser will deal with the application, including gathering any further supporting information we may need to help us to make our decision.

People don’t need to be getting benefits in order to qualify. Each application will be looked at on its merits and will take all their circumstances into account, including any other money they may have available to them.

Have a good weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2021 by Admin

School News 28.09.21

Beavers and Cub Scouts at Copthorne

They meet between 5.30pm and 6.45pm on a Monday night at the Scout and Guide Hut on Rad Valley Rd, Copthorne.

The Beavers are for children aged 6 to 8 and the Cub Scouts for aged 8 to 10 ½

If you are interested, please contact Terry Butler on 01743 236051 or at terrybutler311@btinternet.com

Buttercup Bookstore colouring competition

Buttercup Bookstore, based in the Darwin Shopping Centre, have recently launched a colouring competition and have asked us to share the information below.

ButtercupBookshop_Colouring_Sheet

Get your crayons out boys and girls –

Buttercup Bookshop is running a Colouring-in Competition.

Can your little ones give Buttercup the tortoise some colour? 🐢🖍💚Simply print off the sheet (above) and either take a snap and post your entry on social media, tagging Buttercup Bookshop, or drop it in to the store at The Collective at Darwin, on the lower level of the Darwin Shoppin Centre.

First Prize wins £25.00 voucher for Buttercup Bookshop / DVDMegaStore . Second Prize wins a £15.00 voucher and third prize is a £5 voucher. 🙌

The competition closes on Friday 1st October.

Good luck and happy colouring!