Dear parents/carers,

As we come to the end of a busy and rewarding school year, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your continued support. This year has marked a significant milestone in our journey as we successfully transitioned to academy status as part of Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust. Alongside this, we’ve welcomed new staff members who have already made a hugely positive impact on our school community. From the excitement of sports competitions and the creativity of Arts Week, to the reflection of our spirituality days and memorable trips like Chester Zoo and the Christmas pantomime – it has been a year full of rich experiences for our children.

The school is in a very positive place, and it’s largely thanks to the strong partnership we share with our families. Your encouragement, engagement, and belief in our vision have helped make this year so successful. We are proud of all that we’ve achieved together and excited about the future. We look forward to continuing this journey with you as we build on our successes and create even more opportunities for our pupils to live life in all its fullness.

Have a wonderful, restful summer and we will be ready to welcome the children back at 8.35am on Wednesday 3rd September.

Mrs Mavin

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS2 child. This is a fixed term contract until August 2026 in the first instance.

The person appointed would need to work as a lunchtime supervisor for 30 minutes each day, in addition to these hours, and this would be paid at Level 1.

Working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm including lunchtime hours.

Please see the attached job details for further information.

September 2025 SEN-TA-Bicton

JD – Level 2 – Teaching Assistant

PS – Level 2 – Teaching Assistant

SCEAT Schools Employment Application Form V2 Feb 2025

Willow will have Forest School on Mondays and PE on Thursdays.

Birch will have PE on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Maple will have PE on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Oak will have PE on Mondays and Fridays.

Please send your child into school in their PE kit on their PE days.

Over Arts Week, the house teams worked together to recreate the ‘Big Frieze’ – https://understandingchristianity.org.uk/the-project/the-big-frieze-emma-yarlett/

They are delighted with the results of their hard work and it is now proudly on display in our School Hall!

We have an increasing number of children attending in incorrect uniform to school.  From September, please ensure the following expectations are adhered to:

Children should wear:

• Smart grey / black trousers or shorts. (Jeans or other casual styles must not be worn.)
• Grey / black skirt or pinafore, or blue & white gingham dress (in the summer.)
• School logo or plain royal blue sweatshirt, cardigan, jumper. (Other styles or colours of jumper, fleece top, cardigan or hooded tracksuit top should not be worn.)
• White / pale blue shirt, blouse (long or short sleeved) or polo shirt.
• Grey / navy / black / white socks or tights. (Patterned / coloured tights or socks should not be worn.)
• Black / navy / brown sensible shoes with Velcro, buckles or laces. (Trainers and high heeled fashion footwear must not be worn.)
• In the summer term, children may wear sandals, with socks, which need to be securely fastened. (Crocs / jelly shoes / flip flops should not be worn.)

PE

• Children should come to school wearing their correct PE kit on their class PE days:
• PLAIN royal/pale blue or white t-shirt or school logo PE t-shirt. (No other t-shirts should be worn.)
• School sweatshirt or PLAIN royal/navy blue sweatshirt can be worn but no other colours.
• PLAIN black or navy shorts / jogging bottoms / leggings (Football kit should not be worn.)
• Pumps / trainers.

Please label all items of uniform, including coats and PE kit, with your child’s name.

A huge thank you to Laura and the other FOBs helpers who organised and hosted the school Summer Disco!

All debts for dinners to be paid by Friday 18th July at the latest.