7 hours ago
Posted on 21st Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

Supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

We are proud to support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal once again this year.

From tomorrow, our year 6 pupils will be visiting each class daily, giving children the opportunity to make a donation in exchange for one of the items listed below.

Available items and suggested donations:

Poppy – 20p
Reflective Poppy – 50p
Snap Band Ruler – £1.00
Wristband – £1.00
Pencils – 70p

Thank you for your generosity in supporting this important cause.

2 days ago
Posted on 19th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

New Dinner Menu’s

Please follow the links below for the new Autumn Term menu’s, these will start after half term on Monday 2nd November:

Myddle WK 1 Autumn 2026

Myddle WK 2 Autumn 2026

3 days ago
Posted on 19th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

Coffee Morning – Friday 6th November

The PTA is hosting a coffee morning at Myddle Church after school drop-off the first Friday back after half term, and they’d love for you to come along!

Join them for a hot drink and a chat – whether you know lots of people already or would like to get to know a few more, everyone is welcome.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, and babies and younger children are very welcome too.

It’s free, there’s no need to book, and you can pop in anytime between 9 and 10.30am.

Hope to see you there!

5 days ago
Posted on 16th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

New PTA Second-hand Uniform Shop

The Friends of Myddle Primary’s new online second-hand uniform shop is now open!

Families can browse available uniform, choose the sizes they need and place an order online, with the option to have items sent home with their child or collect them from the school office.

All items are available with a suggested donation, including the option to contribute £0. There’s absolutely no obligation to donate – the aim is to make good-quality uniform accessible to everyone, while reducing waste and giving pre-loved clothing another life.

Browse the shop here: www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/second-hand-uniform-shop-2

The shop will be updated as more items become available, and donations of clean, good-condition uniform are always welcome.

The PTA also hopes to have the uniform rail available at parents’ evening on Tuesday, so families can have a look in person.

5 days ago
Posted on 16th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

News from Shropshire Info Service

Welcome to the October edition of the Family Info Service newsletter. It’s jam packed with spooky fun and ideas to keep the kids busy this half-term!

Remember, we cover everything and anything to do with family life, so if you have a question, chances are we’ll be able to help, or if we can’t, we’ll point you in the direction of someone who can. Find us on Facebook, Instagram or X. Call 01743 254400 or email ShropshireFIS@shropshire.gov.uk

Things to do this half-term

We have been scouring social media and noticeboards across the county to put together a list of activities and events for you to enjoy this half-term. From free library events to spooky Halloween discos, there is so much going on! Take a look and discover what’s on near you.

Find out more

Pick your own pumpkins

It’s that spooky time of year and pumpkins across the county are now ready to pick! We have put together a list of local pick your own pumpkin patches. We didn’t realise there were so many! From pumpkins and alpacas, spooky mazes, witches villages and other kids activities, pumpkin patches make a great family day out.

Find out more

Firework displays near you

Remember, remember the 5th November, gun powder, treason and plot. Also, fireworks that make you go ‘ooooh’, toffee apples that stick to your teeth and the smell of bonfire smoke that sticks to your coat for days.

There are some fantastic organised firework displays happening this year, including some low noise displays. Take a look at our directory to see what’s happening by you

Find out more

Childcare and holiday clubs

If you are looking for holiday clubs or childcare for October half-term, check out our list of local providers in our Family Information Directory. From arts and crafts, to animals, to football, there is something for everyone!

Find out more

Autumn scavenger hunts

Looking for things to do with the kids this half term? Why not try one of our free scavenger hunts?

We have three to choose from – one to do in your neighbourhood, one on a nature walk and one indoors.

Don’t have a printer? Grab a piece of paper and get the kids to create their own, using ours for inspiration.

Find out more

Stay safe this bonfire night

In the lead up to Bonfire Night 2026, the Children’s Burns Trust have released data showing a 63% rise in firework related injuries to children between 2024 and 2025. This increase is seen in the serious burns to children that need admission to a Specialist Burns Unit and doesn’t even include the thousands seen and discharged from A&E each year.

It is also predicted that this year 500 children and their families will join the growing number of people who will remember bonfire night for the wrong reasons. They will have been injured as a result of an accident with fireworks.

The vast majority of injuries are to the eyes, head or hands – so children will have visible scars for life;
Most injuries happen at private or family displays;
Rocket, air bomb and sparkler incidents are the most common;
Many more boys than girls are injured by fireworks – especially boys aged 12 to 15 years.

Sparklers are often seen as a relatively harmless way of allowing very young children to participate in the thrill of fireworks night – THIS IS NOT TRUE – a sparkler can reach temperatures of 20 times the boiling point of water.

Never give sparklers to children under the age of five. Make sure that older children wear gloves, hold the sparkler at arm’s length and ALWAYS have a bucket of water nearby to put the used sparklers in – hot end down.

Read the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s advice for staying safe around fireworks.

The best way to enjoy fireworks is at an organised display. The fireworks will be bigger, you’re not responsible for safety and you’ll be part of the crowd.

Find out more

Free first aid app

The British Red Cross First Aid training apps equip you with simple first aid skills to use during emergencies.

Their first aid apps are available for free to download on Android and Apple mobile devices. They provide life-saving advice on first aid scenarios, such as choking, heart attack, seizures, and burns. They have a general first aid app as well as a first aid app specifically for baby and child first aid.

Find out more

Health advice for your child

Did you know you know you can get free health advice for your child via text?

If your child is 0-5 years old text Shropshire Health Visiting on 07520 635212, or if you live in the Telford area text 07520 619053

If your child is 5-19 years old (or 25 if they have special educational needs or disabilities SEND). Text Shropshire School Nursing Service on 07507 330346, or if you live in the Telford area text 07520 619051

Find out more

Peep Learning Together for 0-2 year olds is a fantastic new free baby group starting soon at The Lantern in Harlescott, Shrewsbury.

Fun, expert-led sessions will help your child develop communication, social and learning skills. The sessions are also a great chance to meet other parents and children, get tips on supporting your child’s learning and take away fun activities to try at home.

The group starts on Tuesday 10 November, 10am-11.30am and runs until Tuesday 8 December.

Book your free place

You can get free information, advice and support on all aspects of family life, at our Family Drop-Ins. Come along for a coffee and a chat, and find out how we can help you with things like:

Family life
Parenting support
Domestic abuse support
Money worries
Housing support, and much more

Our sessions in Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Oswestry and Bridgnorth also include a free Stay and Play for your children.

Find out more

Christmas Finances

Budgeting for Christmas

Is it too early to mention the C word? We know Christmas can be a really expensive time of year so here are our top tips for keeping the costs down.

Are you receiving everything you are entitled to? Turn2Us is a charity who believes everyone in the UK should have financial security so they can thrive. They offer a free benefits calculator and grants search on their website. It only takes a few minutes to check if you are missing out on something you could be entitled to. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Credit unions are not-for-profit organisations that provide savings, loans and a range of services to their members. In Shropshire we have Just Credit Union who offer Christmas savings accounts and affordable loans.
You can get support with housing, energy and food costs through Shropshire Council’s Cost of Living website. You can be referred to the foodbank by a professional who knows you, such as your housing association, GP, support worker or school. They can also refer you for a Christmas Food and Gift Hamper and schemes such as Santa’s Little Stars who provide wrapped age-appropriate Christmas presents to children all over the county
Our Family Information Directory will have lots of free or low cost activities and events to make Christmas fun. We are beginning to add events now and normally have over 100 listings by December.

1 week ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

Thank you for supporting our Macmillan Cake Sale

1 week ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

Hello Yellow – Thank You!

We are absolutely delighted to share that our Hello Yellow Day raised a fantastic £180.21 for YoungMinds!

A huge thank you to all our wonderful Myddle families for your kindness and generosity. It was lovely to see our school filled with sunshine and smiles as we came together to support such an important cause.

1 week ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

Secondary Application deadline – 31 October 2026

The closing date for secondary applications is 31 October 2026 which falls in the half-term holidays. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible but before the deadline date. This will ensure that if you encounter any problems, you can be supported/helped and to submit your application on time. There is no grace period for late applications. The link for the website is – Transferring to secondary school | Shropshire Council

The School Admissions Team strongly encourage parents to name four preferences, particularly if you reside in the Shrewsbury area. Please see the Parents’ Guide to Education in Shropshire Booklet for further information. The link to the document is Parents’ guide to education | Shropshire Council

If you have already made an application and wish to add additional preferences please contact school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk

1 week ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

News from Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation

1 week ago
Posted on 13th Oct 2026 by Mrs N Fox

PTA Update – Looking Back and Planning Ahead!

Following September’s AGM, the Friends of Myddle Primary PTA are pleased to share their AGM minutes, Chair’s report and Treasurer’s report for 2025/26, all included in the attached document.

The new committee for 2026/27 is:
Kate Rook – Chair, Rhino Class Link
Rosanna Griffiths – Secretary, Snow Leopards Class Link
Anna-Cajsa Ditty – Treasurer, Panda Class Link
Georgina Jones – Committee Member, Jaguar Class Link

Each committee member is also a link for their class, helping families share ideas, ask questions and get involved with the PTA – so please reach out!

Thanks to the fantastic support of families, staff and the wider community, the PTA has been able to fund many things, such as new iPads and Forest School resources to class equipment and school trips. With more funds available to spend this year, they’re keen to hear your ideas!

What should the PTA fund next?

Perhaps there’s some new equipment or resources you’d love to see in school, an exciting experience for the children, or something else that could make their time at Myddle even more special?

The PTA has put together a short survey and would love to hear from parents, carers, staff and children.

Have your say here: https://forms.gle/abNQePZQcxWvWYbTA

Please respond by Friday 23rd October.

All ideas are welcome, big or small! Your suggestions will help the committee decide how best to use the funds available and where to focus future fundraising.

A huge thank you for supporting our PTA!

2026-09-24 PTA AGM (Combined, Members Version)