1 year ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Listening to Your Child Read Workshop

We are looking to run a workshop in school – led by Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Morris – about listening to your child read at home. This will explain how reading is taught at school – particularly how we teach phonics.

This will help ensure the practice of reading children are doing at home links closely to what we do in school.

We would really appreciate if all parents of children in Fireflies and Grasshoppers (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) could fill in the following form so that we can plan this effectively: https://forms.office.com/e/6XiUWAXX1S.

1 year ago
Posted on 19th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Christmas Dinner

A massive thank you to Laura and Carla for our fantastic Christmas dinner this year!

1 year ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Retiree Lunch – Carol Singing

This week, Dragonflies headed to the local village to do some carol singing – which was very well received.

1 year ago
Posted on 18th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

School Nativity – ’24

Grasshoppers and Fireflies put on two very impressive performances of their school nativity: the Bossy King.

The confidence on show from all the pupils was fantastic to see.

Our nativity photo will hopefully feature in the Shropshire Star’s nativity special on 20th December.

1 year ago
Posted on 16th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Christmas Tree Auction – FOBCS Fundraising

Those of you that have been in school over the last few weeks will have seen our Christmas tree:

To raise further funds for FOBCS, we are planning on auctioning off the tree (as was done in the past). To place a bid for the tree, please fill in the following Microsoft Form: https://forms.office.com/e/RV9d299BUq.

Please bear in mind that the tree is around 15-20ft high – so we completely understand if we don’t get any bids!

We will announce the highest bid at the end of each day – and the final winner at 16:30 on Friday.

1 year ago
Posted on 08th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Arthog – Nov ’24 – Photos

Check out the photos from Scorpions’ residential trip to Arthog:

Bus journey there:

Raft Building:

Canoeing:

Night Line:

Rock Climbing:

Gorge Walking:

Photo Search:

Dinner Hall:

Campfire:

Fire making:

Mountain Hiking:

“Beach”:

1 year ago
Posted on 08th Dec 2024 by Mr Harley

Nativity Tickets – ’24

Slips for nativity tickets went out last week with children – apologies for the lateness with these.

Any money raised will be going towards FOBCS – who will be also providing refreshments on the afternoon/evening performances. There will also be a raffle for a range of different prizes.

Mrs. Lloyd will be sorting through any additional ticket requests on Monday.

1 year ago
Posted on 28th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Live Music – Nov ’24

Earlier in the term, the whole school listened to some live music performed by Shropshire Music Service:

1 year ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Parent-Feedback Sessions – Autumn ’24

As shared previously, our parent-feedback sessions are due to take place on Wednesday 4th December.

To book a time, please following the relevant links below.

(Please note that, if you have more than one child at school, you will need to book a time slot for each.)

FIREFLIES:
https://calendly.com/fireflies-brownclee/fireflies-parent-feedback-meeting-aut-24

GRASSHOPPERS:
https://calendly.com/grasshoppers-brownclee/grasshoppers-parent-feedback-meeting-aut-24

DRAGONFLIES:
https://calendly.com/dragonflies-brownclee/dragonflies-parent-feedback-meeting-aut-24

BEES:
https://calendly.com/bees-brownclee/bees-parent-feedback-meeting-aut-24

SCORPIONS:
https://calendly.com/scorpions-brownclee/parent-feedback-sessions-scorpioss-aut-24

1 year ago
Posted on 21st Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Thurs 21st Nov – Buses/Travel

The Burwarton (BR1023) and Neenton/Cleobury North (BR1027) buses are due to be running as normal today.

With the Hill Bus (BR1026), Alan/Rachel will be in touch with parents this morning.

Conditions today have improved significantly compared to yesterday; however, some areas are icy in places due to the cold overnight temperatures.

If you are expecting to be slightly late this morning due to longer travel times, please email ahead (admin@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk).

2 years ago
Posted on 20th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Late Arrivals – Adverse Weather Conditions

Due to cold conditions overnight and some snow this morning, if anyone does not feel safe to travel until road conditions improve, then we WILL BE authorising any late arrivals. Conditions are set to improve throughout the day, and naturally journeys will take far longer than usual, so please arrive when you feel it is safe to do so!

Please note that the buses will NOT be running for the morning; however, they are due to be running this afternoon (if conditions are set to improve as expected).

We will keep you updated if there are any changes to this.

2 years ago
Posted on 18th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

No Celebration Assemblies – Next two Weeks

Unfortunately, there will be no celebration assembly this week (due to Mr. Harley being out on Friday) or next week (due to Arthog).

We will be resuming these on Friday 6th December.

2 years ago
Posted on 15th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Carol Singing – Monday 2nd December

On Monday 2nd December, we will be having carol singing after school at 5:30pm until 6:30pm.

Any members of the community are invited to attend.

FOBCS will be providing refreshments for a small donation.

Children do not have to all attend; however, we would like as many children as possible to be present to sing.

2 years ago
Posted on 15th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Harvest Service – 18th November

Just a reminder that we have our Harvest Service next Monday (18/11) at 09:15 that parents, carers, grandparents etc. are all invited to attend.

We are also having a collection for the foodbank that will be sent down to church by the end of next week. Please send these in with your child to hand in at reception.

2 years ago
Posted on 11th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Arthog ’24 – Update

With Arthog fast approaching (2 weeks time!), here are some more updates ahead of the week.

Please ensure you have filled in a medical form if your child requires any medication: Medical Letter. If these could be sent ahead of the actual day, it will make things a lot easier for us. Medicines can be brought in on the Monday.

Here is the suggested Athog kit list again.

Children can bring up to £10 to spend at the Arthog shop. If possible, please can this be in change (i.e. £5 and coins) as there is limited change on site if everyone brings £10 notes.

Please note, as per the Kit List, pupils will need to bring a bottom sheet (single), duvet cover (single) and a pillow case. It would also be great if pupils could be familiar with how to “make a bed” (if they don’t already) as this will be their responsibilty upon arrival.

On Monday 25th November, we will be leaving as close to 09:00 as possible. So, if possible, please can children arrive at 08:30am. They will need to go straight in through the main reception to drop off their main luggage. Children will need to bring a small bag (rucksack) – which they can take onto the bus with them. In this bag, they should have a packed lunch and a water bottle (and a coat would be avisable!). They will not be able to access their main luggage until we arrive at Arthog – which will be around 11:00am.

We will try to keep you updated with things as much as possible via the school website/Facebook; however, this is not always possible regularly due to the very busy schedule!

On Friday 29th November, we will be arriving back at school for around 4:45pm.

As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

NSPCC – Speak Out. Stay Safe. Sessions

This week, all class teachers will be delivering the NSPCC’s Speak Out. Stay Safe. Programme to all classes.

The programme is for children aged 5-11 and aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.

If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

If you wish to speak to you child’s class teacher, please email (see below):
Fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
Grasshopper@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
Dragonflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
Bees@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
Scorpions@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

Additional NSPCC resources for families to help keep children safe

The NSPCC have shared some important information below on wider NSPCC resources and support to help keep children safe.

Parent/Carer support

Take a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers.

www.nspcc.org.uk/parents

Activities to extend learning at home

Take part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe.

www.nspcc.org.uk/activities

Online Safety Hub

For information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more.

www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety

Childline – under 12’s

Childline have an accessible website with advice, support, games and activities. Children can change the language, enlarge text and also listen to the content.

www.childline.org.uk/buddy (5-7)

www.childline.org.uk/kids (7-11)

Talk PANTS with your children

Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides simple but important messages. Download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.

2 years ago
Posted on 07th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Celebration Assembly – Friday 8th November

Just a reminder that, beginning this week, all parent/carers/grandparents are invited to attend our weekly celebration assembly – which are on Fridays at 09:00.

Access to the hall will be from 08:35 (the same time the doors are opened for children).

2 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

FOBCS – Recipes

Please see below from FOBCS. We have extended the deadline for this so if you can send in any recipes as soon as possible, that would be brilliant!

Note: Any child can send in a recipe.

2 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

SENDCo. Appointment

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Mrs. Becki Ratcliffe as our SENDCo. (Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Co-ordinator).

Previously, at Brown Clee, this has been a role of the headteacher. However, given its importance, the time commitment and the specialised knowledge required to perform the role effectively, we have taken the step to have a dedicated person for this role.

Mrs. Ratcliffe will be in school once a week to help support staff in helping all pupils – with a particular focus on any potential barriers to education. This will hopefully help us in better identifying potential needs and enable us to put in more impactful support with these needs.

2 years ago
Posted on 05th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Harvest Service Collection

As part of our Harvest service (09:15-10:00 on Monday 18th November), we will be having a collection of food that will be taken to church and then sent to the food bank.

If anyone has any food that they are willing donate, please send this into school.

Food will need to be in sealed containers (e.g. packets/tins) and not fresh food.

2 years ago
Posted on 04th Nov 2024 by Mr Harley

Remembrance Day Poppies

As always, Remembrance Day Poppies are available at school.

If you, or your child, wish to make a donation to The Royal British Legion, these will go around classes during this week up to Rememberance Day, and they will also be available after school.

We will also be holding a 2-minute silence with all pupils and staff on Monday 11th November.

2 years ago
Posted on 25th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Nativity Date Changes

Please note that the dates for the nativity next half term have changed over:

Evening Nativity Performance: Tuesday 10th December – 6:00pm to 6:45pm

Afternoon Nativity Performance: Wednesday 11th December – 2:15pm to 3:00pm

2 years ago
Posted on 24th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

After-school Clubs – Update

Following on from last week’s update, we are opening up spaces in the following clubs to additional classes.

Please see information below:

Noticeboard poster Autumn term2 2024

Club	Description	Day / Time	Available to	Limit
Board Games	Play a variety of different boards games	Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Whole School	18
Cookery	Prepare and cook a variety of different foods	Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	12
Football	Football activities and games (Crossbar Coaching)	Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Fireflies, Grasshoppers, Dragonflies and Bees	20
Textiles	Make different items using a range of different materials	Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	14
Parachute Games	Play a variety of different games with a large parachute	Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	WHOLE SCHOOL	15
Tennis	Tennis coaching and games	Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	18
Create Club (Art)	Wide range of different art projects	Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Year 1-6	12 FULL
Lego	Creating Lego around a weekly theme	Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	WHOLE SCHOOL	20
Multi-Sports	Range of different sports activities/games	Fridays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Year 1-6	25

(additional classes in RED).

Places will be confirmed once payments have been received by Mrs. Godfrey.

2 years ago
Posted on 22nd Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Life at Brown Clee Video

Here’s a short video showing a snapshot of life at Brown Clee:

If any potential future (or current) parents/carers would like to look around school, we will always happily arrange a date and time for you to visit.

2 years ago
Posted on 19th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

After-school clubs – Autumn (2) ’24

We still have lots of spaces available in our after-school clubs.

Please see details from previous post: https://browncleeschool.org.uk/after-school-clubs-autumn-2-24/

Bookings can be made here: https://forms.office.com/e/PpVNzbkvhT.

Places will be confirmed by Mrs. Godfrey upon receivement of payment.

2 years ago
Posted on 15th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Dates – Autumn (2) – ’24

Following the dates shared for parents last week, we have an update on the two church services – as well as a few other events:

Harvest Church Service: Monday 18th November – 9:15am to 10:00am

Live Music Band in School: Monday 4th November

Arthog: Monday 25th November – Friday 29th November. Please note: there is no swimming this week for KS2.

Parent Feedback Sessions: Wednesday 4th December – 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

Evening Nativity Performance: Tuesday 10th December – 6:00pm to 6:45pm

Afternoon Nativity Performance: Wednesday 10th December – 2:15pm to 3:00pm

[PLEASE NOTE THAT EVENING/AFTERNOON PERFORMANCES FOR THE NATIVITY HAVE CHANGED OVER DAYS]

Last Swimming Week for KS2: Thursday 5th December

Christmas Dinner / Non-uniform day: Wednesday 18th December

Christmas Church Service: Wednesday 18th December – 2:30pm to 3:10pm

2 years ago
Posted on 14th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Arthog ’24 – Update

Just a quick update ahead of our trip to Arthog next half-term.

Here is the suggested Athog kit list again. As an addition, Arthog do not allow aerosols – including pressurised deoderants, sun block and bug spray. However, liquid sprays in plastic containers are fine.

If your child requires any medication during Arthog, please fill in the following form: Medical Letter.

As we will be leaving school at 09:00 on Monday 25th November, it would make things a lot easier if all children can arrive at school for 08:30 as this give us time to fully ensure we are ready to leave.

As a head’s up, we will likely be returning to school on Friday 29th November after the school day, so arrangements for picking up will be need to be made.

More specific details, such as pick-up timings on the Friday, will be sent out nearer the actual date. In the mean time, if anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate in getting in touch.

2 years ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

After-School Clubs – Autumn (2) – ’24

Following on from the post earlier in the week, please see below the confirmed clubs for next half-term. Please note that dance has now been changed to football – due to the coaches available.

Club	Description	Day / Time	Available to	Limit
Board Games	Play a variety of different boards games	Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Whole School	18
Cookery	Prepare and cook a variety of different foods	Mondays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Bees and Scorpions	12
Football	Football activities and games (Crossbar Coaching)	Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Fireflies, Grasshoppers, Dragonflies	20
Textiles	Make different items using a range of different materials	Tuesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	14
Parachute Games	Play a variety of different games with a large parachute	Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Fireflies and Grasshoppers	15
Tennis	Tennis coaching and games	Wednesdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	18
Create Club (Art)	Wide range of different art projects	Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Whole School	10
Lego	Creating Lego around a weekly theme	Thursdays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Year 2, Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	20
Multi-Sports	Range of different sports activities/games	Fridays 3:15pm – 4:15pm	Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions	25

Places can be booked via the following online form. Places will be assigned in order of payment being received by Mrs. Godfrey.

Clubs will run from 4th November until 20th December (7 weeks). All clubs will be £35 for the term – apart from Create Club and Cookery, which will be £42.

2 years ago
Posted on 10th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Cross Country – Next Week

With next week’s cross country (Tuesday 15th), we have been asked by the event organiser to ask parents to car share (where possible) as parking could be an issue at Swancote.

There will also be tea/coffee/refreshments available to purchase.

As always, Year 3 girls will be the first event – and this race will begin at 4:30pm, so please ensure you arrive before this.

2 years ago
Posted on 09th Oct 2024 by Mr Harley

Parent Governor Election – Autumn ’24

Following our most recent nominations for the role of Parent Governor (https://browncleeschool.org.uk/parent-governor-election-3/) , we would like to confirm that Chris Snow will be beginning as a Parent Governor.

Thank you to Chris, and all the governors, for their vital role they play in school.