Summer Reading Challenge – Shropshire Library Service

Today we had a visit by Emma from Bridgnorth Library and she told the children about the Summer Reading Challenge that is taking place at all the libraries in Shropshire starting this Saturday.  Bridgnorth Library are also holding many other events over the summer holidays and the poster below gives more details.

SRC Events Leaflet 2024

Celebration Assembly Thursday 11th July and 18th July- cancelled

As you may have realised, Celebration Assembly tomorrow has been cancelled due to Parents Evening for Years 1 to 6 being held.

Also, as we will be holding the Leaver’s Church Service next Thursday afternoon, the final celebration assembly of the academic year is also cancelled.

KS2 Performance – additional tickets – Wednesday 17th July at 1.30pm

As everyone has now had a chance to order their tickets for the KS2 performances, we are able to offer additional tickets for the daytime performance on Wednesday 17th July (all tickets for the evening performance have been sold).  If you would like to purchase additional tickets please contact the school office.

Sports Day and lunches

Sports Day is planned to go ahead on Wednesday and as we are planning a picnic lunch, the school lunches provided will be a sandwich.  If you have booked a lunch for your child, please could you log onto ParentPay today to either cancel this or amend it to a ham or cheese sandwich.

Raffle tickets

Please could you return all raffle ticket books to school tomorrow (sold and unsold).  Thank you to everyone who has returned their raffle tickets and also to those who have taken extra books to sell.

Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet

Please find below the Weekly Benefice Pew sheet which gives details of the Church services taking place in the Benefice along with other social and fundraising events which are being held.

The ‘First Coffee Morning of the Month’ will be held on Saturday 6th July and takes place in St. John the Baptist Church, Ditton Priors from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm and is a really lovely community event.  It is open to everyone, there is no charge, and the cakes are always delicious!

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Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet

Please find attached the latest Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet detailing the Church Services in the Benefice and also other events and activities which have been organised.  Don’t forget the Frog Racing tomorrow evening in the village hall in collaboration with Brown Clee Young Farmers.

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Summer Fair – Raffle Tickets

We have now received the raffle tickets for the draw which will take place at the Summer Fair on Saturday 29th June here at school.  We are sending a book of tickets home with the children.   Please return any tickets sold with the money to the school office and also if you do not want any tickets, please could you return the book to school.

Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet & Frog Racing!

Please find attached the latest Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet detailing the Church Services in the Benefice and also other events and activities which have been organised.

Also attached is a poster advertising the Frog Racing on Saturday 22nd June at 7.30pm at Ditton Priors village hall.  This is a joint event with the Brown Clee Young Farmers and is to raise money for the Young Farmers chosen charities as well as raising funds for the Brown Clee Benefice Churches.

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Summer Fair & Table Top Sale – Saturday 29th June – 12pm to 3pm

Please see the attached poster giving more information on the Summer Fair being held on Saturday 29th June between 12pm and 3pm here at Brown Clee School.  The Fair will raise funds for Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS) and Little Explorers Preschool.  There will be lots of things to enjoy including tombolas, cakes stall, bbq and much more along with a raffle.  Raffle tickets will shortly be available from the school office and also from Little Explorers.  If you would like to make a donation for the tombola or anything else, please bring these to the school office.  Many thanks in advance for your support for this fundraising event.

Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services within the Benefice, along with other activities and events and news.

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FOBCS and Little Explorers Summer Fayre & Table Top Sale

☀️Summer Fayre and Table Top Sale☀️

We are very excited to say FOBCS and Little Explorers Pre-School are joining forces to hold a Summer Fayre and Table Top sale on Saturday 29th June 2024 at Brown Clee School, to raise funds for the children of our lovely school and pre-school, but we need your help to make the event a success 🙏🏻.

👩🏻‍🌾Table Top stalls

If you would like a table top stall, please send us a message. Stalls are charged at £10 each and will be located on the school playground. Please bring your own table.

Plant Stall

Donations to our plant stall would be very much appreciated so please get in touch if you can contribute. We are asking you to hang on to them until the weekend of the fayre to ensure they survive that long!

🎁Raffle Donations

If you, a family member, friend or your workplace feel like you can and would like to donate a prize for our raffle, then any donation, big or small, will be very gratefully received. Please send us a message or leave it at school or pre-school.

🛍️Tombola

Donations for our tombola (children or adult friendly) would also be very gratefully received and can be left at school or pre-school.

🍷Water or Wine?

Donations of bottles of wine would be very welcome alongside empty screw top wine bottles and old newspapers for this fun game! Please drop them off at school or pre-school.

😇Volunteers

If you feel able to donate anything else, help organise the event or man a stand, we would be really grateful. Please get in touch.

🤩We look forward to making this a successful event for the school and pre-school and thank you in advance for your support🤩

Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS) Meeting – Tuesday 21st May

The Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS) will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday 21st May at 5.30pm here in the school.

They are looking forward to discussing ideas for fund raising and what to spend this on in the summer term.  Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting.

Weekly Benefice Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services within the Benefice, along with other activities and events and news.

This Saturday 18th May, is St. John the Baptist Church Fete.  This will start at 1.00pm so come along to enjoy the BBQ and walk around the stalls situated in and around the church. Lots to see and buy. Homegrown plants for your garden or as a gift to friends & family. Tea and cakes to try along with music from the saxophone players.  Items are still needed for the stalls and if you would like to run your own stall then please contact Marjorie Jones or the Benefice Office.

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Win 2 months of free swimming lessons

To celebrate International Learn to Swim Week (13th-19th May), Halo Leisure have announced an exciting opportunity for you to WIN 2 months’ worth of swimming lessons for your child at their local Halo Pool!

To enter the competition and be in with a chance to win this incredible prize, simply visit their webpage: www.haloleisure.org.uk/winlearntoswim

Charity Auction in Aid of Neenton Church

A charity auction is being held on Saturday 15th June at The Down Inn in aid of Neenton Church Memorial window restoration.  Please see the attached poster for further details and contact numbers.

Charity auction poster

Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services within the Benefice, along with other activities and events and news.

This Sunday 12th May, the Midland Oil Engine Club Tractor Run takes place starting from Lower Cockshutt Farm, WV16 6RF,  at 10.00am.  There will be lots to see during the day, plus ringing of the bells at approximately 4.00pm.  The day will culminate with a very special Worship on the Farm with Revd Joe at 4.30pm.  It promises to be sunny and warm too!

The following weekend on Saturday 18th May, is St. John the Baptist Church Fete.  This will start at 1.00pm with the BBQ.  Items for stalls are needed.  Please contact Marjorie Jones if you would like to run your own stall.  There will also be a plant stall with lots of beautiful homegrown plants.

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Ofsted Inspection – 8th May 2024

Ofsted have advised that they will be inspecting the school tomorrow, Thursday 8th May.  The attached letter and Guide for Parents gives more details.  Ofsted value the views of parents and would like as many parents as possible to complete their online survey, Ofsted Parent View below.

Welcome to Ofsted Parent View | Ofsted Parent View

Letter to parents

School inspections – a guide for parents

Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services within the Benefice, along with other activities and events and news.

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Special Eurovision Menu – Tuesday 14th May

Laura and Carla will be serving a special Eurovision Menu on Tuesday 14th May.  As we are unable to change the choices on ParentPay for one day, if your child would like the Swedish Meatballs please select ‘Penne with Beef Bolognese’ and if your child would like the Swedish Vegeballs please select ‘Veggie Cottage Pie’.  Jacket Potatoes and sandwiches are also available on that day.

May 2024 – Eurovision – Menu

Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services within the Benefice, other activities and events and news along with the weekly quiz.

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Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet

The Brown Clee Benefice Weekly Pew Sheet is attached to this post.  This has information on the Church Services with the Benefice, other activities and events and news along with the weekly quiz.

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Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS) meeting – 16/04/2024

The Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS) will be holding their next meeting on Tuesday 16th April at 5.30pm here in the school.

They are looking forward to discussing ideas for fund raising and what to spend this on in the summer term.  Everyone is welcome to come to the meeting.

Shropshire Holiday Activities and Food Easter programme – what’s on?

Please find below a link to the Shropshire Holiday Activities provided by Shropshire Council and their partners over the Easter holidays. Children in receipt of Free School Meals can access these activities for free using the unique code which will be sent home today.

Many of these activities are also open to other children not in receipt of Free School Meals for a fee. The link gives details of how to book and whether the activity is open to all children.

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England Football Under 15’s Schoolgirls

The England U15 Schoolgirls will take on Wales U16 Schoolgirls in a friendly fixture at The New Saints FC in Oswestry on Sunday 10th March with kick off at 11am. This will be the England schoolgirls’ only fixture on home soil this season before they fly to Ireland to play in the Bob Docherty Cup against the other home nations. Adult tickets are £5 and concessions are £2. Tickets can be purchased on the day and not in advance.

World Book Day Menu

The kitchen will be providing a special menu for World Book Day next Thursday 7th March which is shown on the attached poster. As we are unable to amend the menu on ParentPay, if your child would like a lunch off the special menu please make the following choices. For the Chicken & sweetcorn pie select chicken and golden rice and for Spaghetti with Meatless meatballs select Mac and Cheese.

Jacket potatoes and sandwiches will be available as normal.

World Book Day Menu

Year 6 National Offer Day for Secondary Places – 1st March 2024

Schools Admissions at Shropshire Council have asked us to send out the following message to the Parents of children in Year 6 in advance of National Offer Day on 1st March.

“In preparation for National Offer Day on Friday 1st March 2024 please can all year 6 parents check they can access their account on the Parent Portal on Shropshire Council Website Apply for a School Place (shropshire.gov.uk). If you cannot access your account or are locked out, please email school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk or phone (01743) 255216 as soon as possible.  A member of  the Admissions Team will look into this and re-set/unlock accounts accordingly.”

FOBCS meeting – 27th February

The next meeting of FOBCS (Friends of Brown Clee School) will be held on Tuesday 27th February at 5.30pm here in school.  Everyone is welcome and we would love to see you.

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