2 weeks ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Wraparound Care

We are currently exploring the possibility of extending our wraparound care provision and would really value your input.

To help us understand what would best support our families, we are asking parents to complete a short survey. Your feedback will help us assess demand, preferred hours, and how any potential changes could work in practice.

While we are keen to ensure our wraparound care meets the needs of our families, it is also important that any provision is financially viable and sustainable. Your responses will play a key role in helping us make an informed decision.

Thank you for taking the time to share your views.

Please complete the survey here: Wraparound Care – Fill in form

2 weeks ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

Dear parents/carers,

It has been a rather wet and chilly week, but there’s been plenty to smile about! We were absolutely delighted to receive our outstanding SIAMS report, which really reflects the care, values and hard work that go on in our school every day. The report is available to read here if you’d like to take a look.

We were also incredibly proud of our KS1 children, who took part in their very first sports competition this week at Crowmoor Primary School. They were fantastic — showing great teamwork, enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout.

As I write this, our Year 6 pupils are currently at Arthog and having a wonderful time. They’ve been making the most of every moment, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back this afternoon (tired but happy, no doubt!).

There’s lots happening next week too. Julia Buckley, our local MP, will be visiting school to meet the children and answer their questions about the proposed new housing development in Bicton. Reverend Dave will also be working with some of our pupils on how we can continue to make our school more dementia friendly.

Mrs Gairy and our Courageous Advocacy Council are also hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, 50p a cake and the proceeds are going to school in Uganda that is currently being run by the One Love Project. Miss Merricks will be volunteering at the school in Uganda later on this month. When she explained to the school council what her role would involve and that she was raising money to help the children (many of whom are orphans), the school council were keen to help.

We would be very grateful for donations of cakes, cookies, brownies or other baked goods for the bake sale next week Tuesday 20th February. Please remember to label any allergens, if donating home baked goods. Packaged items can be dropped off before the day of the sale and home-baked goods are best brought in on the day.

All items will be sold for 50p each. Thank you for your support!

Next week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and our Safety Soldiers will be launching this on Monday. They’ll be talking to the children about this year’s theme, “This Is My Place.”

Parent consultation bookings should be going live next week, and we’re also in the process of finalising term dates for 2026–2027, which will be shared as soon as they’re ready.

And finally, a reminder about our Valentine’s Disco after school on Thursday — pick-up will be at 4.45pm, and I’m afraid it’s no grown-ups allowed!

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

Mrs Mavin

Diary dates:

Friday 6th February – Deadline for entry into Shropshire Primary Schools’ Half Marathon

Monday 9th February – Visit from Julia Buckley MP

Tuesday 10th February – Courageous Advocacy Bake Sale – 50p a cake!

Thursday 12th February – Oak Class trip to Adcote School to meet children’s author MG Leonard! (please see Class Dojo for permission link)

Thursday 12th February – Valentine’s Disco until 4.45pm

Wednesday 25th February – Year 5 trip to the Corbet School for Languages Day

Monday 9th March/Thursday 12th March until 5.30pm – Parent Consultation Meetings. Booking details will be released next week

Thursday 19th March – Willow trip to Field Studies Council (details to follow)

2 weeks ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Award winners!

Congratulations to this week’s award winners!

Avi- for persevering in lessons and showing good listening.

Silas- for always bringing love and kindness into the classroom.

Angus- for always being so joyful at school.

Reid- for persevering with his timestables.

Lucas- for spreading joy everywhere he goes!

Congratulations to our House Dojo Champion this week ……….Brookes !

And to our Dojo Champions from each class – well done all of you!

2 weeks ago
Posted on 06th Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Loopy Sunday – 8 Feb, 3pm, Mission Church, Bomere Heath

Hello everyone,

A month has gone already since our first Loopy Sunday in January, with our next happening this coming Sunday, 8 Feb, at the Mission Church in Bomere. We’ll gather at 3pm to share food and drink, before exploring themes of forgiveness through the story Jesus told of the Lost Son. We have a journey of prayer planned for the space before we finish with a time to sing. As usual, we aim for the whole thing to take about an hour.

I do hope that you can make it, and if you have any questions please email me on rev.latcham@gmail.com. If you want to let people know about it on facebook then there is a link here to a post that you can share.

Thank you, and God bless,

Dave

Revd. David Latcham

Curate, Severn Loop Parishes

3 weeks ago
Posted on 05th Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

KS1 Benchball

A group of KS1 children went to Crowmoor Primary School this afternoon for an afternoon of Benchball. They were FANTASTIC and won all bar one of their games! They showed such great sportsmanship and our Bicton school values. Well done all of you!

3 weeks ago
Posted on 03rd Feb 2026 by Mrs Mavin

SIAMs Inspection

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that, following our recent SIAMS inspection, our school has been awarded the highest possible judgement.

The inspection recognised how strongly we are living out our foundation as a Church school, enabling both pupils and adults to truly flourish. Inspectors highlighted the nurturing culture we have created, where “pupils and adults learn to respect and value one another”, and described our school as a “warm and welcoming” community.

They were particularly impressed by the “wealth of opportunities” provided for pupils to be the very best they can be, alongside a “well‑planned, inclusive curriculum that is carefully adapted to meet the needs of all learners.” It was also noted that pupils “feel safe and secure” and that they consistently look out for one another with empathy and care.

This exceptional outcome is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the support of our families, and the positive attitudes and behaviour of our pupils. We are incredibly proud of our whole school community and grateful for your continued partnership and support.

Please have a look here if you would like to read the report in full.

Mrs Mavin and staff

3 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

Dear parents/carers,

Despite the dreary weather outside, there has been plenty of hard work, enthusiasm, and great learning happening throughout the school this week. Classrooms have been full of energy, and pupils continue to impress us with their resilience, motivation and positivity.

We are currently planning a number of trips for different year groups, and the children are already buzzing with excitement—especially with Arthog just around the corner next week! A huge thank you to all our Year 4 parents who attended the Liverpool residential meeting; your support and engagement are greatly appreciated.

Next week promises to be a busy and enjoyable one, with the Arthog visit, a KS1 sports competition, and the start of our iRock sessions. There’s lots to look forward to for everyone.

Wishing you all a lovely and restful weekend.

Mrs Mavin

Wednesday 4th February – Friday 6th February – Year 6 Trip to Arthog

Thursday 5th February – Group of KS1 pupils to Benchball at Crowmoor

Friday 6th February – First iRock Band sessions

Friday 6th February – Deadline for entry into Shropshire Primary Schools’ Half Marathon

Thursday 12th February – Oak Class trip to Adcote School to meet children’s author MG Leonard! (please see Class Dojo for permission link)

Wednesday 25th February – Year 5 trip to the Corbet School for Languages Day

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

Thursday 19th March – Willow trip to Field Studies Council (details to follow)

3 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Award winners!

Congratulations to this week’s value award winners!

Max- for persevering and making good progress with his handwriting.

Iniya- for showing kindness and joy.

Koji- for working hard in maths and English.

Armands- for showing perseverance when working on tasks.

Wilfred- for improvment in behaviour and handwriting.

Amber- for perseverance with football at lunchtime.

Congratulations to our House Dojo Champion this week ……….Owen!

And to our Dojo Champions from each class – well done all of you!

3 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

FOBs News!

FOBS News

We’re delighted to announce that FOBS is hosting a Valentine’s Day Disco on 12^th February, immediately afterschool.

Tickets are £5 per child and will go toward our fundraising goal of building a trim trail, climbing wall and improving the early years play area. Tickets can be purchased at Reception, cut off date for tickets is Friday, 6^th February.

Sandwiches, veggies, crisps, biscuits and squash will be provided by FOBS. Games, cakes and popcorn will be 50p each, but of course, dancing and having fun will be FREE!

We hope you’ll join us for this event and the many more to come this year. And of course, if you’d like to get involved by volunteering, donating or sponsoring, please do! Our next meeting is at the Grapes at 8pm on 10^th February. We’d love to hear your ideas!

Lastly, a special shoutout to Florence Atherton and her dad Chris for designing the amazing Valentine’s Day Disco poster!

3 weeks ago
Posted on 30th Jan 2026 by Mrs Mavin

Vision in Action

Florence in Year 2 has recently completed her 400m swimming badge (40 lengths of the pool!) What an outstanding achievement Florence! We are all very proud of you.