We would just like to remind you again of the current guidelines we are following regarding illness –

If your child is displaying any COVID symptoms (a high temperature, a new continuous cough or loss of sense of smell/taste) they must self-isolate for 10 days, or until a negative test result has been received.  The rest of the household must also self-isolate for the same period.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD OR ANY SIBLINGS TO SCHOOL UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.  

We advise you to get your child tested as soon as possible (no later than 5 days) and if the test comes back negative they, and any siblings, may return to school immediately if they are well enough in general.  You can book a PCR test by calling 119 or by visiting www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

Rapid lateral flow tests should not be used on children if they have symptoms, as these are only to be used when no symptoms are present. You must either book a PCR test or contact school for a home testing kit.

If anyone in your household is displaying any of the above COVID symptoms please do not bring your children to school, as they must self-isolate for 10 days or until a negative test result is received by the person displaying symptoms.

If your child is not displaying any of the above symptoms and is well enough to cope with a full day of school, they can come in.  If your child feels at all unwell before coming to school, please do not send them in. Usually we encourage children to ‘see how it goes’ but in the current circumstances we cannot allow this.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office. Thank you for your support.

We have had several confirmed cases of Chickenpox this week.

If you have concerns that your child might be unwelll please keep them off school and follow the NHS guidance below.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/

Fact sheets | Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt.org.uk)

In March 2012, our School was accredited a ‘Safer School’. This is a school security initiative created by West Mercia Police and supported by Shropshire Council. It involves the following aspects.

1. Implement basic security measures applicable at all schools i.e. property marking, and visitor passes etc.
2. Consider pro-active security/safety measures for the site/building and/or protecting assets.
3. Establish a procedure for recording incidents i.e. anti-social behaviour, vandalism etc. Any recorded information can then be analysed. In addition, the same recording procedure can be used for surveying a problem i.e. an unauthorised thoroughfare.
4. If there are any projects to be undertaken, they are prioritised. Following the implementation of a project, the success of it is reviewed.
5. PSHE or education of pupils as per the Safer School

To maintain the accreditation, we have held regular Safer School meetings since 2012.  Part of the Safer School process is gathering the views/concerns of parents/carers. If you have views/concerns, including any positive observations, please could you forward in writing by Friday 28th May 2021 so they may be considered at the next Safer School meeting in June. The focus is the school grounds/site only NOT the parking arrangements outside the school.  We will also be doing surveys with the pupils in school.

Thank you.

Mrs Williams
Executive Headteacher

We have been advised that the A528 between Harmer Hill and Shrewsbury is closed both ways due to an accident. Please allow extra time for any diversions

With the restrictions easing, we thought it would be useful to update as to how Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Beam will be operating.

We do not have any plans to re-open as a drop-in service currently.  We will continue to offer telephone call backs as well as virtual face to face appointments.  All support should be requested via the website. https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk//beamshropshire

You may be aware we are offering limited face to face appointments from our Wellington venue.  These are strictly on an appointment-only basis.  As you can imagine, these are in high-demand given the limited slots we have, particularly the after-school appointments.  To ensure as many face to face sessions can be offered as possible, we will be booking appointments during school time.

Primary Schools – Y6 transitions offer
We are offering one-off face to face workshops for Y6 pupils who are concerned about their transition to secondary school.  If your school is interested in booking this, please get in touch ASAP.  Please note that this is only available to those schools who are not supported by the Bee U Mental Health School Support Team.

Workshops for parents/carers

We are pleased to let you know we are now offering virtual sessions for parents & carers around common emotional well-being topics.  These sessions aim to help parents & carers support their young people at home.  The sessions are detailed below, and do not need to be booked.  Please share with those you feel may benefit.

Star of the Week :
Jaguar – Alex & Cameron
Rhino – Eloise
Tiger – Jayden
Panda -William Pa

Mathematician of the Week: Maisie, Sophie Co, Connor, Ruby D & Evelyn

Reader of the Week: Esme, Jacob, Nerissa, Bradley L & Daniel

Writer of the Week: Izzy R, Ryan, Eve & Rhys

Hand writers of the Week: Nia, Dylan, Harry B and Sienna

Well Done Everyone and Have a great weekend!

Please can we ask that all pupils attend school in the correct PE kit on Wednesdays and Fridays.

This is a red t-shirt and black shorts/tracksuit bottoms/leggings.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to speak to a member of staff.

Sadly we have had to abandoned the Tennis sessions today due to the awful weather this morning, this afternoons forecast is even more rain.

We are hoping to arrange it to a day next week and will keep parents posted.