7 days ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Severn Loop

Dear Friends- please be encouraged to come along to Loopy Sunday! Here is a message from Dave, explaining a bit more….

Hello everyone,

It’s just over a week into the new year, and already many people are having plans disrupted by the sudden snow. We hope that you are all keeping safe and warm.

However, one plan still going ahead is the launch of Loopy Sunday, our new, informal and interactive Sunday afternoon worship. The first one is this Sunday, 11 January, 3pm at Bomere Mission Church, which will be happening monthly going forwards, on the second Sunday of each month.

At Loopy Sunday we will begin informally by sharing refreshments together, before gathering for an interactive bible story. We then respond to the story through a range of prayerful activities, with a song and a final prayer. The whole thing should take about an hour.

Whether this sounds right up your street, or you are just curious to check it out, do come and join us! We’d love to see you there. And if you have any questions, or just want to let me know you are coming, feel free to email me – rev.latcham@gmail.com

Thank you, and God bless,

Revd. David Latcham

Curate, Severn Loop Parishes

7 days ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

FOBs news!

Happy New Year from FOBS! We wanted to thank you all for your donations and participation last term and we hope that the children enjoyed all of the activities.

We hope to update you soon about the amount raised for all of the events last term. We would like to thank all the volunteers and teachers that helped to run the events and the people that made donations towards the events.

We just wanted to put out a cheeky request that if anyone has any items left over from Christmas, we would be happy to use them for our future raffles and hampers. We would also appreciate any donations of Christmas decorations (must be in good condition) please for use in December. You can leave items at the school reception or we can possibly organise collections (you can notify us on Facebook if you want us to collect). Thank you in advance if you do have anything spare.

We look forward to planning more fun activities this term, and will update you as soon as possible.

7 days ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Thank you from Mrs Ball

Following my retirement at the end of the yearChristmas, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Your kind words, thoughtful messages, and generous gifts have truly touched me and made this transition even more meaningful.

It has been an immense privilege to serve as Executive Headteacher and to work alongside such dedicated staff, governors, supportive families, and engaged stakeholders. Together, we have achieved so much for our students, and I am proud of the strong, caring community we have built.

Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and encouragement throughout my time here. I leave with countless fond memories and the confidence that the schools will continue to thrive under the leadership of such committed individuals.

Wishing you all continued success and happiness in the years ahead.

7 days ago
Posted on 09th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

Dear Parents/Carers,

Happy New Year!

The children have returned for this term fresh, eager and ready to learn and it has been lovely to welcome them back to school. We have also been delighted to welcome Mrs Phoebe Davies to the teaching staff team. Mrs Davies brings with her a wealth of experience and she will be teaching Oak Class on Thursdays and Fridays.

All class pages on the website have the Spring Newsletters and Medium Term Planning available for you to look at. These will tell you what your child is learning this term, any ways that you can support at home and any information regarding PE days etc.

Thank you for your understanding over the school closure today and I hope your children have had some fun in the snow – we would love to see some snowy pictures!

My daughters enjoyed a snowball fight in their pyjamas at 9pm!

We have a busy term ahead and here are some key dates for your diary:

Monday 12th January – Young Voices trip to Birmingham. Pick up is now at 12.45pm so children can have a school lunch if they wish. Bring a packed tea! Return approximately 10.30pm.

Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th January – Year 5 Bikeability

Wednesday 14th January – Year 4 Dodgeball tournament at the Corbet school (group of 8 children)

Thursday 15th January – iRock are coming to Bicton! For more information and to sign your child up to form a rock band in school, please follow this link: iRock Enrol Page

Thursday 22nd January 9am – Willow Class Stay, Read and Play session. Mrs Gairy has sent out details on Class Dojo.

Thursday 12th March until 5.30pm – Parent Consultation Meetings. Booking details will be released in the next few weeks.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Mavin

1 week ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Remote Learning 09.01.26

Maths: Dividing by a 2-digit divisor including using long division

https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/programmes/maths-primary-ks2/units/multiplying-and-dividing-by-2-digit-numbers/lessons/dividing-by-a-2-digit-divisor-including-using-long-division#lesson-details

English: Speech interrupted: inverted commas and punctuation rules

https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/programmes/english-primary-ks2/units/speech-punctuation-parenthesis-and-apostrophes/lessons/speech-interrupted-inverted-commas-and-punctuation-rules#slide-deck

Science: The planets in our solar system (non-statutory)

https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/programmes/science-primary-ks2/units/earth-sun-and-moon/lessons/the-planets-in-our-solar-system-non-statutory

Computing: Communicating responsibly

https://www.thenational.academy/teachers/programmes/computing-primary-ks2/units/communication-and-the-internet/lessons/communicating-responsibly#lesson-details

1 week ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Full school closure – Friday 9th January

Due to the adverse weather conditions and the amber weather warning currently in place, and with forecasts showing that conditions are expected to continue through the night, school will be FULLY CLOSED tomorrow, Friday 9th January.
The safety of our pupils, families, and staff is our priority. The combination of severe weather, a potentially unsafe site, and likely travel difficulties for both staff and parents has led us to make this difficult decision. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Remote Learning
Links to optional remote learning activities will be available on the class pages tomorrow morning, should your child wish to complete them.
Thank you for your continued support.

1 week ago
Posted on 08th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Adverse Weather Update

Dear parents/carers,
Due to the current weather forecast, we may need to fully or partially close the school tomorrow. Many local schools have already made the decision to close.
Several of our staff members travel a considerable distance and the conditions may cause significant staffing challenges. In addition, Shropshire Council has confirmed that all school transport will be cancelled tomorrow, which will impact pupil attendance and our ability to run safely.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely throughout the afternoon and will make a final decision by early this evening. As always, the safety of pupils and staff remains our highest priority.
We will update you through our usual communication channels as soon as a decision is made.
Thank you for your understanding and support.

Mrs Mavin

4 weeks ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by Mrs Mavin

Extra Curricular Clubs Spring 2026

After school clubs available to book via School Gateway:

After_School_Clubs_Spring_Term_1

iRock is coming to Bicton! If you think your child would like being part of a rock band, read the letter and sign up!

Welcome_letter

4 weeks ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2025 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we come to the end of a long and busy Autumn term, I want to take a moment to thank you for your incredible support over the last term. Your kind words, thoughtful cards, and generous gifts mean so much to all of us here at Bicton. It’s a privilege to work in partnership with you for the benefit of our children. This term, we also say a very special farewell to Mrs Ball, who is retiring after years of dedicated service in education and the last 18 months supporting us at Bicton. Her guidance has helped shape Bicton into the wonderful school we are and we wish her every happiness as she begins this exciting new chapter—especially with the arrival of her first grandchild, due on Christmas Day! On a personal note, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible staff. Their absolute commitment and dedication to our children, the strong relationships they build, and the care they show every single day make Bicton such a special place. I am truly grateful for all they do. Wishing you all a joyful Christmas filled with peace and happiness. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, 6th January 2026.