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Friday 11th December, 2020

News from Messy Church

Dear Friends of Messy Church,
As Christmas approaches, do look at our weekly update (see below) for news of both online and in-person services and what to do if you’d like to attend. Also, do remember to send me a festive photo of yourselves that we can include at the end of our Christmas film – we would love to see you on it!
With love and blessings,
Hannah x
Friday 11th December, 2020

Weekly News 11.12.20

Hello everyone,

There is lots of information in this week’s newsletter and I thank you in advance for taking the time to read everything.

Last day of term – Friday 18th December 2020

I am sure many of you will have heard or seen in the news that the government announced this week that schools could consider finishing on Thursday 17th instead of Friday 18th December. I just wanted to confirm that we are not changing our arrangements and the school term will end at your child’s normal finishing time on Friday 18th December with the children returning to school/nursery on Tuesday 5th January 2021.

A letter will be sent out on Monday with important information that we need parents to follow, should your child test positive for COVID-19 after the end of term and their symptoms emerged within 48 hours of them last being in school/nursery.

Parent governor election

We are delighted to announce that Ms Jessica Greenwood has been elected as our new parent governor and we thank her for taking on this key role within our school. Please see Jessica’s personal statement here Parent governor announcement December 2020

Consultation on Admission Arrangements 2022/2023

‘Shropshire Council, as admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools in Shropshire, will be conducting a consultation exercise on School Admission Arrangements for 2022/23 and simultaneously co-ordinating a consultation exercise for any own admission authority schools proposing changes.  The consultation will commence on Friday 11 December 2020 until Monday 25 January 2021.’

Consult Parent notice 2021

Just to confirm, that Bicton CE Primary School is not proposing changes to our admission number for 2022/2023.

Carols on the Doorstep – Wednesday 16 December from 6 pm!

You may be aware of the Carols on the Doorstep event which started in Shrewsbury but is now ‘going national’ – we have been asked to help make sure that as many streets in possible take part in Shropshire on December 16th and to invite you all to join in!
To take part, stand on your doorsteps on Wednesday, December 16th from 6-7pm and tune in to BBC Radio Shropshire (96FM) who will be providing the backing music from last year’s Carols in the Square for you to sing along to. You are also asked to choose to donate, if you can, to a charity of your choice – there are four local charities suggested on their website.
You can also find the details at www.doorstepcarols.co.uk The words to the carols can be found there, along with simple sheet music for children to play along to on a variety of instruments (all the right key!).
Obviously the more the merrier – it would be wonderful to get the whole of Shropshire and the rest of the UK all singing together at the same time!
Why not also Decorate your Doorstep (see ‘Decorate’ on the website) – there are prizes available for the best decorated houses!
Understanding Your Child
Please see posters below about the parenting groups which are restarting virtually.
Letters out this week
I hope you all have a good weekend.
Mrs Johnson x

 

Thursday 10th December, 2020

Diary Dates

Dec
18
Fri
Last Day of Term

Dec 18 all-day
Dec
21
Mon
Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 2020 – Jan 1 2021 all-day
Jan
4
Mon
PD Day

Jan 4 all-day
Jan
5
Tue
Feb
15
Mon
Half Term

Feb 15 – Feb 19 all-day
Apr
2
Fri
Easter Holiday

Apr 2 – Apr 16 all-day
Apr
19
Mon
First day of Summer Term

Apr 19 all-day
May
3
Mon
May Day Bank Holiday

May 3 all-day
May
31
Mon
Half Term

May 31 – Jun 4 all-day
Jul
16
Fri
Last Day of Term

Jul 16 all-day
Wednesday 9th December, 2020

Keyboard and Drum Lessons

If your child is interested in learning how to play the Keyboard or Drums next term, please contact the school office as soon as possible for further information. (This does not include the children who are already having keyboard lessons).

Tuesday 8th December, 2020

Winter Financial Support – Free School Meal Vouchers

Dear Parents/Guardians

Many people’s financial circumstances have changed due to the pandemic and a lot of people won’t realise they are now entitled to claim support that they weren’t entitled to before.

You may be eligible for free school meals, which if claimed quickly will also entitle you to vouchers over the the winter holiday period.

It takes a few minutes to check your eligibility and apply for the extra support. To do this please click on the following link. https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/free-school-meals/

If you apply by Thursday 10th December and your application is confirmed, you will receive a winter voucher worth £30.00 per child to help you over the two school week holidays. The voucher will be valid at a range of local supermarkets.

If you are already registered for free school meals, you will automatically receive the winter voucher which will be sent to the priority email registered with school.

If you are notified that your application has been confirmed  it would be helpful if you would also email admin@bicton.shropshire.sch.uk so that we know to expect your confirmation from the local authority.

Thank you.

 

Friday 4th December, 2020

Weekly News 04.12.2020

Hello everyone

We have had a good week in school and it has been wonderful to see Hazel class back with us safe and sound.

Please can children remember to bring a coat to school now that the weather has turned colder.

Letters out this week

Christmas Events 2020

parent governor election December 2020

Have a good weekend x

 

Thursday 3rd December, 2020

Diary Dates

Dec
9
Wed
Christmas Lunch

Dec 9 all-day
Dec
18
Fri
Last Day of Term

Dec 18 all-day
Dec
21
Mon
Christmas Holidays

Dec 21 2020 – Jan 1 2021 all-day
Jan
4
Mon
PD Day

Jan 4 all-day
Jan
5
Tue
Feb
15
Mon
Half Term

Feb 15 – Feb 19 all-day
Apr
2
Fri
Easter Holiday

Apr 2 – Apr 16 all-day
Apr
19
Mon
First day of Summer Term

Apr 19 all-day
May
3
Mon
May Day Bank Holiday

May 3 all-day
May
31
Mon
Half Term

May 31 – Jun 4 all-day
Jul
16
Fri
Last Day of Term

Jul 16 all-day
Wednesday 2nd December, 2020

Sweets sale

As FOBS are unable to run their Friday sweet sales at the moment, to raise much-needed funds for school, they have come up with an alternative. On Friday 4th, children can buy a pre-prepared mixed bag of sweets for 50p. (Vegetarian sweets can also be pre-ordered in advance, by emailing school no later than 12:30 pm on Thursday.) The bags of sweets will be sold in each classroom at the end of the afternoon for children to take home.

Children need to bring the correct money in an envelope or clear bag and the monies collected will be passed to the FOBs treasurer the following week. FOBS have also got a PayPal account, which they set up earlier this year to raise funds for our school library. Parents can pay for sweets directly through this account here, to save children having to bring money into school.