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4 weeks ago
Posted on 12th Mar 2026 by

Renewable Energy Workshop Year 5 and 6

Years 5 and 6 took part in a renewable energy workshop this morning and we had great fun. We learned about renewable energy and got to make a small version of an electric car. We then raced our cars on a mini car road map to see which groups car travelled the furthest on their charge.

 

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2 months ago
Posted on 10th Feb 2026 by

Fire Safety presentation

This morning the Year 3s and Year 4s had a visitor from the Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service. They found out about the role of the fire service and what happens when you call 999. They also talked about what to do if they spot a fire, how to check a smoke alarm, the important of thinking about escape routes and “Stop, drop and roll”. They have been given the tasks of checking smoke alarms at home and talking to parents about escape plans. Thank you Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service!

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3 months ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2026 by

KS2 Forest School Sessions!

We are very excited to share, that beginning this Wednesday (21st January), KS2 children will be taking part in regular Forest School sessions. Each session will last for the whole morning with each class taking turns to attend. This will be organised on a three week rota – Week 1: Scorpions, Week 2: Dragonflies, Week 3: Bees.

Children will need to come into school in old clothes suitable for Forest School. They will also need to bring additional clothing listed below:

Waterproof leggings

Waterproof coat

Hat, gloves, scarf

Spare socks

Boots or wellies

They will need to bring their uniform with them which they can get changed into for the afternoon.

Dates of Forest School sessions are:

Scorpions: 21st January, 11th February, 11th March

Dragonflies: 28th January, 25th February, 18th March

Bees: 4th February, 4th March, 25th March

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email your child’s class teacher.

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6 months ago
Posted on 23rd Oct 2025 by

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY CANCELLED 24TH OCTOBER 2025

Due to a change in circumstances we are having to cancel Celebration Assembly tomorrow, 24th October.  We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment.  All the children who were due to be celebrated will be celebrated in the first Celebration Assembly after half term.

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7 months ago
Posted on 09th Sep 2025 by

Pioneer Centre – Year 3/4 Visit – FOBCS

Just a very quick update to let you know that FOBCS have very kindly offered to pay for part of all children’s visit to the Pioneer Centre in December.

 

This will mean that the total cost for the visit will be £134 per pupil.

 

If you have already paid this in full, £10 will be returned in due course.

 

Mrs. Heath will be sending out further information regarding the visit itself in the upcoming weeks.

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7 months ago
Posted on 09th Sep 2025 by

Nasal Flu Immunisation – Wednesday 24th September

The Immunisation Team from Shropshire Community Health will be visiting the school on Wednesday 24th September to administer the Nasal Flu Immunisation to all of our pupils.
Please find attached a letter giving further details and  which includes the link for you to provide or deny your consent for your child to have the Nasal Flu Immunisation. This link closes at 9.00am on Wednesday 17th September.  If you miss this deadline there is also a form for you to complete and return to the school office.
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10 months ago
Posted on 09th Jun 2025 by

Pentecost Art

The children in Bees have been learning about Pentecost. We read the story from the bible and then created a picture story board and wrote about Pentecost, retelling the story in our own words. We then looked at some pieces of art that showed Jesus returning to earth as the Holy Spirit after his ascension to heaven. From this, we produced our own piece of art using oil pastels.

Well done Bees, your pictures are beautiful. They are going on display at St John The Baptist Church Ditton Priors if your family would like a closer look.

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12 months ago
Posted on 29th Apr 2025 by

Bees Sewing

Bees have finally finished their sewing! Mrs Cains, Miss Burton, Mr Smith and Mrs Davies are very proud of their achievements. They have learnt lots of new skills including sewing buttons, fasteners and lots of new sewing techniques and stitches. All the children have been amazing at sewing, showing excellent concentration and perseverance and what they have produced is all their own hard work. They designed their covers based on our class read, The Iliad and the Odyssey. Their designs were inspired by their understanding of the events of the story. Well done Bees. Your covers look great!

 

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1 year ago
Posted on 20th Jan 2025 by

Spaces still left on after school clubs

Spaces are still available on the following clubs

As at 20/01/25

Monday Board Games All classes
Tuesday Textiles Bees & Scorpions
Tuesday Athletics D/F, Bees & Scorpions
Wednesday Yoga for relaxation All classes
Wednesday Tennis / Badminton D/F, Bees & Scorpions
Thursday Lego All classes
Friday Multi sports / Invasion games All classes

 

 

Please contact Mrs Godfrey

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1 year ago
Posted on 17th Dec 2024 by

After-School Clubs for Spring Half Term

Noticeboard poster Spring Term 1 – 2025

Please note that after-school clubs will now need to be booked and paid for on ParentPay.

 

To so, please click the yellow box “Pay for other items”:

This will open up all the available options to pay:

 

Care club bookings should be being paid this way (unless using the tax-free childcare payment system).

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1 year ago
Posted on 10th Oct 2024 by

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.

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2 years ago
Posted on 07th Oct 2024 by

Upcoming Football Events

For those attending the upcoming football competitions, children will need shin pads (if they don’t have any, then they will need to let me know and I can sort some for them to borrow). They will also be playing on grass at Oldbury, so football boots would be preferable; however, trainers will be also fine.

Please note that there are two events:

Girls’ Football Competition: Tuesday 8th October
Mixed Football Competition: Tuesday 22nd October

Please note: your child may have been chosen to take part in one or both competitions.

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2 years ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2024 by

Times tables practise in Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions

Times Tables

Children in Dragonflies and Bees will focus on a specific times table each week, their knowledge of which will be tested on a Friday. Children may practise using Times Tables Rockstars, but will also need to rehearse the specific times table that they are working on either verbally or with a pen or pencil in their Home Learning books. Scorpions will be tested on all times tables every Friday and should use Times Tables Rockstars.

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2 years ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2024 by

Spellings for Dragonflies, Bees and Scorpions

Spellings

Every Friday, children in Key Stage 2 will bring home a list of ten spellings to learn. They will be given a test on these words the following Friday and a new list will be shared. Children in Dragonflies and Bees will focus on recapping high-frequency words and Year 3&4 common exception words. Children in Scorpions will recap the above-mentioned words and in addition will also focus on Year 5 & 6 common exception words. These word lists will be made available each week for children to practise on Spelling Shed. The full 3&4 and 5&6 word lists are available on Spelling Shed should your child wish to do any further practice.

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2 years ago
Posted on 08th Sep 2024 by

KS2 Swimming – Sept ’24

Please see below a letter regarding swimming in KS2 for this term.

Paper copies of the letter will be sent home with children on Monday.

Swimming Lessons – Sept 24

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2 years ago
Posted on 15th Jul 2024 by

Year 5 and 6 – Last Day

For the last day, all of Year 5 and 6 (Scorpions and the Year 5s in Bees) will be have an end-of year celebration – with some water-based activities in the morning and also some pizza in the afternoon.

 

Children will need to bring in clothes suitable for getting wet (e.g. swimming shorts and t-shirt for boys. Swimming costume under t-shirt and shorts for girls) to get changed into. They will also need a towel.

 

Any questions, please do get in touch.

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2 years ago
Posted on 12th Jul 2024 by

KS2 Evening Performance

As you will be aware, the KS2 performances will be taking place next week.

 

For the evening performance (Tuesday 16th July), could all pupils return to school from 17:15 (17:30 at the latest). This will give us chance to get changed and ready ahead of the performance itself (at 18:00). If you would prefer, children can be booked into careclub (by emailing careclub@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk).

 

If, for whatever reason, you think there may be an issue with your child(ren) attending this performance, please let us know as soon as possible – as we can see what we can do to help.

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2 years ago
Posted on 03rd Jun 2024 by

Bikeability – this week

Just a quick reminder that Bikeability will be happening this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for Year 5/6.

 

They will need their bikes and helmets in school for all three of these days. If you would like their bikes to stay in school during this time, we can store them overnight in school.

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2 years ago
Posted on 26th Apr 2024 by

Bikeability – Year 5 and 6

Please see below information on upcoming Bikeability training course for Year 5 and 6:

Bikeability Letter- Year 5 and 6 – PDF Version
LearnCycling Permission Letter – PDF Version

Bikeability Letter – Year 5 and 6 – Word Version
Learn Cycling Permission Letter – Word Version