Hello everyone,
I hope you have had a good week – we have had another lovely week in school!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Chickenpox
We have had a few cases of chickenpox in Early Years over the the last few weeks. We have a child in school who is immunosuppressed and whose health can be seriously affected by chickenpox so it is vital that you inform us straightaway if you find your child has chickenpox. Thank you for your support with this.
More information on what to look out for can be found on the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/
Good luck Year 6s
As some of you may be aware, Year 6 children will be completing their SATs next week. They have worked extremely hard in preparation for this and we are very proud of each and every one of them! Thank you Year 6 parents for all the support you have given your child.
Upcoming roadworks – road closure near Bicton Lane
You may have noticed signs on Holyhead Road and Calcott Lane about roadworks taking place from 16 – 20 May 2022. The map below shows you the location of the works and the planned diversion.
interactive map of roadworks
News from Severn Loop
May Loop 2022
I hope you all have a good weekend,
Mrs Johnson x
Forest Church Sunday 8th May
Dear Friends,
We are really looking forward to seeing you at Forest Church this coming Sunday! The weather forecast (currently) is good, so we are hoping for a lovely afternoon in nature. The site is full of places for children and adults to explore and play. For the brave (and child-sized), there may well be a go on the zip-wire to finish the afternoon!
We will provide a toilet-tent and a marquee, should the weather be damp. If you would like to sit, please bring with you a folding garden chair or picnic rug. There’s also a fishing pool. Though we won’t be fishing, I’ll bring a few nets so that we can have a little look for minibeasts. The ground is uneven in places, and wonderfully biodiverse (which is a subtle way of saying there are nettles), so please wear suitable clothes – we recommend long trousers and wellington/walking boots. We absolutely do not intend for anyone to go in the pond, but if you or someone you look after is prone to accidentally tipping in (!), bring a change of clothes just in case. Do come with your own picnic and a mug as hot drinks will be provided. It’s such a pretty site that if the weather is dry, nobody will want to rush home…
Caregivers are responsible for their children at all times; we are there at our own risk, and we are on private land. I will bring a First-Aid Kit and the Risk Assessment will be available to look at.
The Plan
We will be flexible, depending on who comes along, and we also want to keep things fairly informal. As we are still in the Easter season, the theme will be ‘new life’. Here is an outline of the afternoon:
3pm- Opening prayer and welcome from Hannah, with an introduction from Tricia Jones.
3.15-3.45pm- Activities, which will include the option of a nature-spotting quiz, looking for minibeasts, sketching and exploring.
3.45pm- A worship service outside.
4pm- Picnic Time.
Directions
The woodland (and pond) we are going to visit is on the road to Shrawardine (by kind permission of Mr Anthony Hill). Just after you pass the sign for Shrawardine (whether you’ve come from Montford or taken the ‘Shrawardine’ turning off the A5), you will see a big green potato store on your right (just after the right hand lane to Ensdon). Cars can be parked on the hard standing in front of the store (by kind permission of Mr Adrian Bright). Take care crossing the road and go through the two sets of metal farm gates opposite the store. There is a short path down to the site, so a little walking will be required.
See you there!
Easter Blessings,
Hannah x