Weekly News 20.10.23
Hello everyone,
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our Harvest services on Wednesday morning. We are very grateful for the many donations received and these will be delivered to Shrewsbury Food Bank next week.
Parent meetings – Wednesday 25th October
Next Wednesday, our autumn term parent meetings are being held in school. If you have not yet booked an appointment to meet with your child’s class teacher/s, there are still 10-minute appointments available. Thank you in advance for your support.
Wroxeter Rowan City trip – Tuesday 24th October
Just a reminder that Rowan and Maple classes are visiting Wroxeter Roman City next Tuesday. Children must wear their school sweatshirt, with PE bottoms and trainers. We look forward to sharing photos of the visit with you!
Have a good weekend.
Mrs Johnson x
British Legion Poppy Appeal
The school office are selling poppies and other British Legion merchandise to support The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. The suggested donations are between 50p and £1.50.
Table Top Sale Sunday 26th November
table top sale poster
Muller Competition
Shire Services have launched a joint competition with Muller which they would love children to take part in!
With saving the environment at the forefront of everyone’s mind currently, they wanted to find a way to help with this. They have come up with a competition to help make that change.
Muller competition
The yoghurt pots are now one of the only products Shire Services use that can’t be washed and reused, whilst they wait for Muller to develop an alternative product for them (coming Spring 2024!).
They would like children to invent another use for a Muller yoghurt pot once the yoghurt has been eaten.
Please hand your creation into the school office or direct to the school kitchen. Everyone that enters will receive a sticker for taking part, and all entries across Shire Services will be judged, and the winner will receive a gardening set for their class.
The 6 winning entries will then be placed in a hat and one lucky winner will receive an Educational Muller Farm visit for their class.
All entries must be given to the kitchen team by Friday 10th November.
Winners of the gardening kits will be announced w/c 20th November – Muller and Shire Services are available to attend site and present the winner with gardening kit during assembly. The Farm visit winner will be announced w/c 4th December.
Good luck everyone!
What’s On at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre – October Half Term
Bonfire and Firework Display
Saturday 28th October
With a full bar, catering and family entertainment as well as our renowned spectacular fireworks, this is the perfect night out to kick off the October Half Term.
Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 7pm and fireworks start at 7.30pm. Gates close at 7.15pm.
Advance tickets: Adult £5.50, Child £3.50, Family £16
On the gate: Adult £6, Child £4, Family £18
October Half Term Activity – Spooky Science
Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November 1pm – 2.30pm
This October Half Term, join with some spooky science! Make a cup scream, a face jump onto a pumpkin and a parachute for a spider. Make a paper skeleton to take home and much more.
£4.50 per accompanied child. £4.05 for members. Recommended age 4 – 11 years.
Booking essential – call 01588676060.
Film – The Super Mario Bros Movie (PG)
Thursday 2nd November
The story of The Super Mario Bros on their journey through the Mushroom Kingdom. Brooklyn plumber Mario, travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with princess Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario’s brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.
Film starts at 5pm
£6.00 per adult, £4.00 per child, £18.00 per family. Booking essential, call 01588 676060.
Free themed crafts from 4pm. Hotdogs, pizza and popcorn available to buy in the cafe from 4pm.
Special Lunch Menu – Thursday 26th October
Bonfire Night Menu 26th October 2023
Parking Reminder
Following previous reminders sent out, we have received further complaints this week about unsafe parking on Bicton Lane. Please see a reminder below of the information from West Mercia Police.
Please refrain from parking near the crossing on Bicton Lane. It prevents children and adults from crossing safely when their view is blocked. If the school car park is full, please use the village hall car park instead. We want to keep everyone coming to and from our school and nursery safe, and we thank you in advance for adhering to our request.
THINK BEFORE YOU PARK POSTER SCHOOLS
Bonfire Night Safety
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging you and you family to stay safe this Bonfire Night and Halloween.
There are several ways you can ensure your family is safe while enjoying bonfires, fireworks and trick or treating.
We advise you to visit an organised event rather than having a bonfire or setting off fireworks yourselves, however if you do decide to celebrate at home please take a look at our advice for safe handling of fireworks and bonfires here www.shropshirefire.gov.uk/campaign/bonfire-and-firework-safety.
We also work closely with other organisations to ensure you have the most up to date safety advice and information.
StayWise has some fantastic advice for Halloween and you can check out their top tips here Halloween Safety Advice | StayWise
If you’re concerned about teaching your children the dangers of fireworks, or not sure what to do if your child suffers a burn or is scalded, the child Accident protection Trust (CAPT) has some great advice and you can find a host of information on their website here.
Useful links
Burns first aid | Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt.org.uk)
Firework safety for children: Lessons for little ones (capt.org.uk)
Firework safety tips: How to have safe fireworks at home (capt.org.uk)
How to buy fireworks safely UK: A Fireworks buying guide (capt.org.uk)
