9 months ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Smartphone Free Childhood

This ‘Smartphone Free Childhood’ project aims to draw attention to the negative effects that smartphones and social media can have on children. One of the difficulties of reducing phone use is the use of smart phones within a child’s peer group. The research shows the problems that can come with smartphone use such as access to harmful content, addiction, academic distraction, cyberbullying and mental illness.

The Smartphone Free Childhood projects asks parents to “pledge” to a smartphone free childhood for their children.

Please follow the link to find out more.

https://smartphonefreechildhood.co.uk/

9 months ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

The Severn Loop Parishes October Newsletter

October Loop 2024

9 months ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

The sky’s the limit!

James and Jessica had a busy weekend and managed to climb to the top of Cadair Idris – 2930 feet! An excellent example of perseverance and resilience – a huge well done to both of them.

9 months ago
Posted on 18th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

School has felt very autumnal this week as the colder and wetter weather has drawn in! Please ensure your child has a waterproof coat every day in school and appropriate footwear for the wet weather.

We have had our Year 4 parents in school hearing about our Liverpool residential in June next year. The powerpoint shared with parents will be put onto Class Dojo and shared on the Maple class page on the website.

A group of Year 5 and 6 children enjoyed a trip today to the Shrewsbury Club organised by Shropshire Tennis. They all behaved impeccably and had a wonderful time doing some tennis activities, having a Q&A session with some professional players, and watching the W100 quarter final games.

Parent Drop-Ins:

Parents are welcome to drop into classes to have a look at their child’s work and speak to the class teacher between 2 – 3pm and 3.30-5.30pm on Tuesday 22nd October, and 2-2.30pm and 3.30-5.30pm on Wednesday 23rd October
Birch Class ONLY – Drop-Ins on Wednesday 23rd October 2-2.30pm and 3.30-530pm (no drop-ins on Tuesday)

We hope to see lots of parents/carers for the PE Dance Showcase on Wednesday 23rd October at 2.45pm.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Mavin

9 months ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Spellings wb 14.10.24

Mastery Focus: Words with the /k/ sound spelt ch

ache
anchor
arachnid
chaos
character
chemist
chord
chorus
Christmas
echo
orchid
scheme

9 months ago
Posted on 13th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Gardening Day

A big thanks to all those who came to help for our gardening day. We got a huge amount done and will be arranging another one in the Spring term.

9 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

Firstly, a huge thank you again for so many of you joining us at our Harvest Service this morning. We were able to take a huge number of donations to the Shrewsbury Food Bank thanks to your generosity and we are very grateful for all of your support.

As the colder weather draws in, please ensure your child is suitably equipped for cold playtimes with a coat, and hat and gloves if necessary. We are very much hoping the sunshine stays out for our Gardening Day tomorrow.! Please join anytime from 9am for as long as you are able to.

If we don’t see you tomorrow, have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Mavin

9 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Be Internet Legends

To make the most of the internet, children need to make smart decisions. Be Internet Legends empowers younger children to use the web safely and wisely, so they can be confident explorers of the online world.

https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_uk

9 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Rowan’s Marathon

One of our Year 6 pupils has taken on a wonderful fundraising mission in a bid to raise money for our school:

“I am walking a marathon during October to raise money for Bicton School. I initially wanted to raise money for people who couldn’t afford to go on trips but Mrs Mavin said she would speak to the teachers to see what we could spend the money on and I think their idea is better. So now I am walking to raise money to buy playground games that everyone can enjoy. I wanted to do this because we now live 1.1 mile from school and I have started walking home, and we also go for walks after tea, and I thought it would be a good idea to raise money for the school by getting people to sponsor me for walking! I thought it would be cool to walk a Marathon as that is a long way, 26.2miles. First I wanted to raise £500, but we have beaten that, we now want to raise at least £750. If you want to sponsor me, it doesn’t matter if it’s 50p, every bit will be spent on games for us to play with. We are going to put a bucket in reception so you can put money in if you want to. Thank you!” Rowan Leeding

9 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Staffing updates

Mrs Erasmus

Mrs Erasmus began her maternity leave this week ahead of her baby’s imminent arrival! We wish her and her husband the best of luck as they prepare to welcome a little brother or sister for Florence. We will keep you updated!

Birch Class

Mrs Benyon will not be returning to Birch Class and Mrs Hilton will continue to teach on Mondays and Tuesdays in the interim. Please say hello if you see her at the classroom door!