2 days ago
Posted on 24th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Mrs Bowes’ visit to 10 Downing Street

Mrs Bowes was recently invited to a special event at 10 Downing Street to celebrate 20 years of parkrun.

The event was hosted by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Lucy Frazer MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media & Sport. As part of the event, Mrs Bowes took part in a mini ‘parkrun’ that started in the Downing Street Garden, went up and down Downing Street twice, before running through the famous front door, and up the stairs where Mr Sunak shook her hand. Mrs Bowes was really excited that Larry the Downing Street cat came out to say hello whilst she was there!

Mrs Bowes has been involved with parkrun since 2013; she was part of the team that set up Shrewsbury parkrun and is still a Core Team member. As well as volunteering at Shrewsbury, Mrs Bowes is a parkrun Volunteer Regional Ambassador for the West Midlands area. As part of this role, she has guided the setting up of several parkruns and junior parkruns across the region. She has also been involved in setting up 2 custodial parkruns. When she is not volunteering on a Saturday and Sunday am, Mrs Bowes enjoys running the events.

4 days ago
Posted on 22nd Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

No Smoking / Vaping

Please see below our updated No Smoking Policy which applies to everyone coming onto our school site. We ask you to read the policy in full please and we thank you in advance for adhering to it.

No Smoking Policy April 2024

7 days ago
Posted on 19th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Weekly News 19.04.24

Hi everyone,

We’ve had a perfect end to the week with the weather finally being dry enough for children to play on the school field at lunchtime today. In our end of week assembly, I always ask children to share what’s gone well this week and the overwhelming response today was them all being able to play together – big ones and little ones (their words!) – on the school field.

Disabled parking spaces – polite reminder

Please do not use the disabled parking spaces at the front of the school, unless you have mobility difficulties or are a blue badge holder. This will ensure that spaces are available for parents / family members who require them. Thank you in advance for adhering to this request.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend. I’m off to London tomorrow to watch my sister run the marathon in aid of MacMillan Cancer Care, so I’ll let you know next week how she got on!

Mrs Johnson x

7 days ago
Posted on 19th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

I Can 70’s Disco Dance Workshop! – Saturday 18th May

Time to dig out those flares and all things glitter….

I Can 70’s Disco Dance Workshop! at Shrewsbury Quarry on Saturday 18^th May from 10-11 am

Organised by ‘I Can Dance Shrewsbury’, this Disco Dance fundraiser is going to be one BIG, FUN, FAMILY AFFAIR – so rally your favourite folk for a Saturday morning meet up like no other! All you need to do is turn up on the Quarry ready to Disco to a medley of classic 70’s tunes!

We would love as many people as possible to be part of our feel- good ‘Move For Your Mental Health’ event – in doing so, you will also be helping support Shropshire Mental Health Charity in their fundraiser for a new well-being vehicle

We would hugely appreciate a donation of £2 or more but this is optional: we just want you there!

Let’s make this MASSIVE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1079045463326185

Any questions:

E: hello@icandanceshrewsbury.com

1 week ago
Posted on 19th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

We need your help!

Kyler and Sam in Year 6 are doing the Shropshire 5K Mud Run and Kyler has set up a JustGiving page to try and raise money for a new basketball hoop for school. They would love it if you could support them! Please click on the link below for more information / to make a donation.

Thank you in advance for your support.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kylercavalot

2 weeks ago
Posted on 14th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Welcome Back!

Hello everyone,

It has been a good start to the summer term and it was a relief not to see anyone arriving with any limbs in cast this term!

Children have enjoyed the sunny playtimes and they are desperate to know when it will be dry enough for them to go on the school field at playtimes!

We welcomed Kallum and Evie to our school this week and we look forward to getting to know their families.

School uniform

In our second-hand uniform stocks, we still have gingham dresses and grey shorts in various sizes. Please speak to Lisa or Helen in the school office in confidence, if you require any items for your child.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Mrs Johnson x

3 weeks ago
Posted on 08th Apr 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Forest Church on Sunday 14th!

Dear Friends,

It’s Forest Church this coming Sunday (14th April). We are delighted to be meeting at Preston Montford Field Studies Centre, and Sue Dancey (who used to run the centre) will be leading various ecological activities for us. We’ll meet at 3pm, and then have a short service at about 4pm. Please do bring along a packed tea if you’d like to. Because the site is vast, we will stay in one part for the activities, but Sue or Arran (who runs the centre now) are very happy to give a tour after 4.15pm for those who are interested.

Do dress for the weather! There are indoor spaces if needed, but we are hoping to be outside for the whole afternoon.

Directions to Preston Montford (SY4 1DX):

From the Holyhead Road heading out from town, take a right turn onto the B4473 just before Montford Bridge (this road eventually joins the Welshpool Road). The field centre is along this road, on the right-hand side- clearly marked. Go down the drive towards the big white house, and there is plenty of parking.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Blessings,

Hannah x

1 month ago
Posted on 22nd Mar 2024 by Mrs Johnson

End of term news 22.03.24

Hello everyone,

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Easter service this morning. The children loved being able to share their thoughts of Easter with you and we are so proud of how well they performed.

After break, we had a short assembly in school to think about the meaning of ‘saying goodbye’, to help us say goodbye to Alice and William from Birch class. We wish them lots of luck in their new schools next term.

I also spoke to children about changes that will be happening at Bicton at the end of the summer term. They had lots of interesting questions, which really made me and the staff smile and summed up how amazing our children and school are. Children have been given a paper copy of the letter below and I thank you in advance for your support.

Letter to parents from Mrs Johnson

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter holiday.

Love Mrs Johnson x

1 month ago
Posted on 21st Mar 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Macmillan coffee afternoon

MACMILLAN POSTER

1 month ago
Posted on 19th Mar 2024 by Mrs Johnson

Reminder: FREE Parenting Summer Term groups and workshops

The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Child SEND groups from April 2024 (posters attached below).

These 10 week groups aim to:

• Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues

• Promote the development of parent/child relationship

• Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children

• Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong

• Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting

Parenting Support Line Poster 2024

UYC & SEND Groups Summer Term 24

They are also offering a free SLEEP TIGHT workshop from April and June 2024 (poster attached).

These 5 week workshops cover:

• Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep

• Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try