4 years ago
Posted on 19th Mar 2021 by Admin

News from Mary-Lou, Severn Loop

Dear Friends

Well, the situation with the pandemic is looking so much better, and I read yesterday that the level of infection in Shropshire is now the lowest in the West Midlands area AND below the national average! So things are looking very positive for us being able to begin re-opening for public worship on Palm Sunday. You can read all about that and find a list of the services from Palm Sunday through Holy Week to Easter Day in the Loop. Please do book places at church for these services by contacting your churchwarden(s) – we just don’t know how many people are likely to want to come, so to avoid difficulty or disappointment at this very special time of year, it’ll be such a help to know who is planning to come, as we’re still restricted by all the same social distancing regulations.

On Tuesday there is to be a national Day of Reflection, to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the first lockdown in 2020, you can find details of that in the Loop too. There is also a special service planning for Holy Saturday, coming from Lichfield Cathedral on the same theme.

I hope this finds you in good heart, as we approach the 29 March, when the PM will announce whether the next phase of the roadmap can be unlocked. Let’s pray that things continue to go in the right direction so that the chance to meet up with loved ones outside becomes a reality again! We can pray too for the continued vaccine rollout, despite this week’s tensions and the news of how it will be affected in April by reduced supplies. Thank God that all those due to have their 2^nd jabs will still be able to. And pray too for the many poor countries of the world where vaccination has hardly started. We are so blessed by the vaccine provision for us here in the UK, we give thanks, while not forgetting that there are still many, many challenges arising from the pandemic for individuals and families across the nation, and praying about those.

So, as we approach that point in the year (next weekend!) when the clocks go forward, we can have a greater sense of hope that we’ve had for some time. Officially now there is more light than darkness each day! Spring is happening around us, and the most precious part of the year for Christians is almost with us. There is so much for which to give thanks.

God’s blessing be with you, and all those you love and pray for, today and always ~

Mary-Lou x

21 Mar Loop

4 years ago
Posted on 19th Mar 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 19.03.21

Hello everyone,

Red Nose Day Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has donated to Comic Relief via our school’s JustGiving link below. It’s been wonderful seeing the children today in their different outfits, either wearing red or something that makes them happy!

http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bicton-ce-primary-school-shrewsbury1

Bicton Book Week

The letters below have gone out today with details of our book week on the last week of term. We can’t wait to see the competition entries!

Short story entry Book week letter

Car Park Safety

Please can we ask all vehicle users to take extra care when reversing out of spaces on the school car park and to STICK TO THE 5 MPH SPEED LIMIT. Thank you

Rapid lateral flow testing for households and bubbles of pupils

Just a reminder that families can pick up free lateral flow test kits between 1:30 and 7:00 pm from The Shirehall Overflow Car Park, London Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6NS. Please click this link Rapid testing for households for more information.

News from Messy Church

Dear Friends of Messy Church,

With love and prayers as schools continue to reopen and we all find our way back into that rhythm… Please find attached our weekly updates, along with a message from Mary-Lou (see separate post on the website). As usual, it’s Pyjama Church this Saturday, at www.trinitychurches.org.

21 Mar Loop 21 March Readings & Reflection

Blessings,

Hannah x

I hope you all have a lovely weekend x

4 years ago
Posted on 18th Mar 2021 by Mrs Neal

Red Nose Day – Friday 19th March

This Friday 19^th March is Red Nose Day. Children are invited to come to school wearing something Red or something that makes them happy!

We ask children NOT to bring Red Noses this year

To avoid any cash donations coming into school, we have set up a JustGiving page instead. If you are able to make £1.00 donation that would be great. The link to the JustGiving page is:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bicton-ce-primary-school-shrewsbury1

Thank you in advance for your support.

4 years ago
Posted on 16th Mar 2021 by Admin

URGENT MESSAGE 16.03.21

We are aware that some of our pupils and parents are visiting Bicton village park outside school hours and this includes children from different bubbles. In school, we go to great lengths to keep our bubbles separate to keep pupils, staff and families safe.

The last thing we want is for a bubble, let alone multiple bubbles, to have to close. Please stick to the rules and do not mix with families outside of your support bubble.

Thank you

4 years ago
Posted on 06th Mar 2021 by Admin

Shropshire Council Newsroom – PLEASE READ

Hello everyone

Please click below to read important information from Shropshire Council and follow their guidance when all children return to school next week. This will help us keep everyone safe.

Thank you

Mrs Johnson, staff and governors

Coronavirus: What pupils, parents and staff can expect when face-to-face lessons return

4 years ago
Posted on 05th Mar 2021 by Admin

Weekly newsletter 05.03.21

Hello everyone,

Just in case you didn’t see my email on Thursday, I am sending it out again today. Please take the time to read my letter and the latest risk assessment.

Rapid lateral flow testing for households and bubbles of school pupils

Please click this link Rapid testing for households for information on the rapid flow testing now available to all families.

Useful book for families

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sQuid reminder

Please remember that all school dinner money and club fees must be paid on sQuid. If you do not have your registration number, please contact Mrs Neal at the school office. Thank you.

We look forward to seeing you next week and we hope you have a good weekend.

Mrs Johnson and staff x

4 years ago
Posted on 04th Mar 2021 by Admin

IMPORTANT information from Mrs Johnson

Hello everyone,

We hope your child is looking forward to returning to school / nursery next week – we can’t wait to see them back with us!

Please see below important information which I need everyone to read: a letter from staff, our risk assessment and a reminder of the times etc.

Letter from Mrs Johnson 04.03.21

Our risk assessment has been updated with the changes highlighted in blue. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and, most importantly, for following the measures in place.

Bicton COVID-19 Risk Assessment V18 02.03.2021

Reminder of daily procedures and COVID-19 measures

The information below is included in the risk assessment as well.

Class	Drop-off	Entry/exit Location	Collection	These arrangements will be kept under constant review and changed as necessary.
Nursery	8:50	Nursery metal gate	2:50
Willow	9:00 – 9:05	Nursery metal gate	3:00
Hazel	8:55 – 9:00	Blue wooden gate	3:05
Rowan/Maple	8:45 – 8:55	Hall door	3:15
Oak	8:45 – 8:55	Blue wooden gate	3:15

Breakfast club and after-school clubs will run as normal and should be booked and paid for in advance via sQuid.
School dinners should be booked and paid for via sQuid or children can bring a packed lunch.
School uniform should be worn and children should only bring essential items: coat/lunch bag/water bottle/book bag and reading book.
Adults must wear a face covering when coming onto the school site unless they are exempt.
Children or parents should not come onto the school site if they have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have any questions about next week, plese do not hesitate to get in touch.

Take care and stay safe

Mrs Johnson x

4 years ago
Posted on 02nd Mar 2021 by Admin

Non-screen activities for Thursday 4th March

World Book Day – Important changes

As we explained in the weekly news last week, we are NOT DRESSING UP FOR WORLD BOOK DAY this week. Instead, we have attached below some book-based ideas for non-screen activities that children may want to complete on Thursday.

Non-screen activities 7 – from Pobble

We are planning an exciting week of literacy-themed activities once all children return and are settled back into school life. The week will culminate in a dressing up day so children (and staff!) will not miss out – they will just wait a little bit longer to dress up!

4 years ago
Posted on 02nd Mar 2021 by Mrs Neal

Term Dates 2021/2022

BICTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL Term Dates 2021-22

4 years ago
Posted on 26th Feb 2021 by Admin

Weekly News 26.02.21

Hello everyone

I hope you all had a good half term and have enjoyed the lovely sunshine this week!

There is a lot of information in today’s newsletter so I thank you in advance for taking the time to read it.

Returning to school

As I’m sure you are now aware, the government have announced that all children will return to school on Monday 8th March. We cannot wait to see everyone back in school and we have really missed you!

Our risk assessment is being updated in preparation for 8th March and it will be uploaded to the website and emailed out to you next week. Please read it carefully and we need everyone to follow the measures and procedures in place, so that we can keep everyone safe. Thank you.

On Friday 5th March, there will be NO LIVE LESSONS but assignments will still be set as normal for children to complete at home or in school (for those children currently attending.) This is so we can prepare for all children returning to school on Monday 8th March.

World Book Day – Important changes

On World Book Day next Thursday, we would normally dress up and take part in book-themed activities. As many of our children are not in school at the moment, we are NOT DRESSING UP NEXT WEEK. Instead we will send out ideas next week for non-screen based literacy activities that children may want to complete on Thursday.

Shrewsbury’s Great Big Art Exhibition

Our pupils have been invited to get involved with Shrewsbury’s Great Big Art Exhibition!

This is Shrewsbury’s own version of the national event, launched by Antony Gormley. Original Shrewsbury is inviting entries on an animal theme with the idea of having 70 or so flags made up to hang across Shrewsbury High Street.

So there’s a very real chance that our pupils will see their own work flying high across Shrewsbury this summer!

Please keep entries big, bright and colourful and on A4 paper – imagine what they would look like hanging high in the sky. The theme is ANIMALS.

All pictures will need to be dropped off (hard copies!) at the Darwin Shopping Centre, on the Upper Level between Claire’s and Card Factory by 19th March. There will be a box to collect them there. If you are not able to deliver your entry yourself, please bring it into school and we will arrange for somebody to deliver them.

So get involved (under 16s only) and see your flag flying high above town!

For more information visit : http://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/art

Climate Coalition – Show the Love campaign

Thank you for sending in your photos of the beautiful green hearts you made at home. Here’s a taste below …