Friday 5th June

Head's message

Welcome back to the final half term of the year!  I hope you enjoyed the rare treat of glorious Bank Holiday and half term weather, and enjoyed some time away from the everyday demands of work and life. 

The children have settled back into school well this week, and are looking forward to their new topics. Please remember further information about these will be available on tapestry for you to read.

Reception's topic is called 'Oh I do like to be beside the seaside' and they will be learning about the features of a coast, Queen Victoria's bathing machine, Mary Anning the fossil hunter and pirates!

Year 1's topic is called 'A trip around the UK' and they will be learning about the four countries and their capital cities that make the UK through key texts including Paddington Bear and The Giant's Causeway.

Year 2's topic is called 'Beatrix Potter' and they will be learning all about this famous author, their trip to Compton Verney on 26th June will provide the chance to learn watercolour techniques in Beatrix's style. 

We will also be focusing on transition to new year groups and welcome our new reception children for their first visits into school. 

Please read the letter sent in your email detailing classes and staffing for next year which also includes year 3 class information for children going to Telford Juniors. 

Today also sees the start of our formal consultation period for academisation and joining Elm Tree MAT - please read the letter emailed to you about this. 

Calendar

All our events are listed in our calendar - below are June dates;

w/c 8th June - Phonics screening check week for ALL year 1 children

17th June - Indigo class to athletics competition

19th June - PTA Superman present room 

23rd June - 6pm new parents evening for reception 2026 parents

24th June - stay and play sessions for new 2026 children and parents 

24th June - 3pm  - celebration of learning

26th June  - Year 2 trip to Compton Verney

29th June - New reception 2026 parents and children story time

Sticky Questions

Reception: If you wear a jumper on your head, is it a hat?
Year 1: If you could be an expert in anything, what would it be?
Year 2: If you could choose never to go to sleep, but still never feel tired, would you ever sleep?


Water safety

No child should be in or around water without adult supervision, however, given the sad incidents that have taken place across the UK during the hot weather, we have sent some water safety information for you to read. I hope you find this helpful. 

Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a midday supervisor please let anyone know who may be looking for a position. More details can be found here. 

And finally, Jake in Turquoise class, along with his family, managed to climb to the top of Snowdon, raising £300 for school!   Well done Jake, what an amazing achievement and THANK YOU!  Please read the PTA newsletter that has been sent in your email. 

Have a lovely weekend.

Ms Roberts