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3 years ago
Posted on 25th Sep 2023 by

Halloween Disco to raise funds for Little Explorers

Little Explorers will be holding a Halloween disco on Friday 27th October from 5pm to 7pm in the village hall for children aged 2 to 11 years old. Tickets are £5 per child and include snacks and drinks. There will also be a carved pumpkin competition which will cost £1 on the night. Tickets can be purchased from Little Explorers. Please see the poster below for full details.

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3 years ago
Posted on 25th Sep 2023 by

Completed Canopy

We are really pleased with the new canopy for the Fireflies outdoor learning area.  Despite the wet weather the building completed on Friday and the area is now fully useable, and will mean that the Reception children have a fully functional outdoor area for learning in all weathers.  It also means that we can resource and prepare the area to a much higher quality as resources will be better protected.

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3 years ago
Posted on 20th Sep 2023 by

Missing Jumpers – cross country

We have been informed that some jumpers went missing after the cross country event yesterday afternoon. Please could you check that your child brought the correct jumper home and if not return it to school. Please could we ask that all items of uniform are clearly labelled with your child’s name. Thank you.

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3 years ago
Posted on 19th Sep 2023 by

Does your child play a musical instrument or would they like to learn how to play one?

Musical Instruments Word Search, Crossword Puzzle and More

Learning a musical instrument has so many benefits for children!  Not only does it bring pleasure and a skill for life, it means brings opportunities to interact socially and play as ensembles.  We are fortunate to have Karen Kirkland from Shropshire Music Service, who comes into school every Friday to teach children how to play a musical instrument – from guitar to saxophone, keyboard to drums!  Please see below, information on Shropshire Music Service as well as a link to their website where you can register your interest.

My child wants to learn to play a musical instrument…

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3 years ago
Posted on 18th Sep 2023 by

Start and End of Day Procedures while Canopy being installed

Following on from last week’s email, the work to install our new canopy for the Fireflies has started and as well as losing some parking bays, we have also lost the use of the Infant Playground for the duration of the work.  Therefore please note the following start and end of day procedures:
Start of Day:  Timings the same, children enter through main reception at 8:40am.
End of Day: Parents to go round to KS2 playground and collect children from there.  Fireflies will be brought out via the GP Room doors, and Grasshoppers will be brought out via the KS2 exit.  Can Firefly and Grasshopper parents please ensure they collect their child directly from the teacher.  Please do not use the staff car park as an entrance or exit, but use the pathway – see diagram attached.
Care Club and After School Curricular Club children will be collected from the main reception door.
Thank you for your patience and understanding – we are hoping the work will be complete by Friday and a new canopy will make a massive difference to our Fireflies, who will be able to access high quality learning outside more.
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3 years ago
Posted on 15th Sep 2023 by

Little Explorers – Bag2School collection

Little Explorers have arranged for a Bag2School collection on Friday 29th September at 9am. We have some bags here in the Reception at school. If you would like one please come and get one, alternatively your items can be put in black bags. They accept the following GOOD QUALITY items for re-use –

* Men’s, ladies’ and children’s clothing
* Paired shoes (tied together or an elastic band around)
* Handbags and bags
* Hats, scarves and ties
* Jewellery
* Lingerie, socks and belts
* Soft toys
* Household linen, curtains, towels and bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)

They do not accept –

* Duvets and blankets, pillows and cushions
* Carpets, rugs and mats (including bath, shower and toilet mats)
* Soiled, painted, ripped or wet clothing
* School uniforms with and without logo
* Corporate clothing and workwear
* Textile off cuts, yarns or threaded material

Please drop any bags off at Little Explorers by 9am on Friday 29th September.
Little Explorers Bag2School Collection

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3 years ago
Posted on 15th Sep 2023 by

Forest school

In Grasshoppers, the children will continue to have a Forest School session, with Mrs Rollings.

This will be on a Monday afternoon, starting on Monday 18th September.

The class will be split into two groups, which will alternate each week.

Please can all children have a waterproof coat in school for break times and Forest School.

Children coming to school in PE shorts may want to bring some long leggings or tracksuit bottoms with them to wear during Forest School but we do have waterproof trousers available to wear as well.

I will send an email to say which group your child is in and when their first session will be.

Many thanks.

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3 years ago
Posted on 14th Sep 2023 by

Spelling Shed, Numbots & TTRS Homework

As part of your child’s homework they will have access to Spelling Shed, Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars.

Your child has their log in details for these games in the front of their yellow reading records.

Numbots and Times Table Rock Stars have the same log in details.

Children in Year 1 can use Numbots. Year 2 children should continue on Numbots and after Christmas can begin to use TTRS as well.

Spelling Shed will help your child learn the ‘Common Exception’ words that they need to be able to read and spell by the end of Key Stage 1. It will also help to support them with spelling words containing all the sounds and letter patterns from Phases 2 – 6.

https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb/

https://play.numbots.com/

https://play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school/student

I can see how many times each child has accessed these games throughout the week and so will check on a Thursday that children are completing Spelling Shed and Numbots.

If you have any problems accessing any of the games, please get in touch.

grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

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3 years ago
Posted on 13th Sep 2023 by

Potential Link Between Autism and Screen Time

The technological world is forever changing and we often find it difficult keeping up with the effect it has on day to day life.   We know the risks that the internet poses in terms of E-Safety and that Online Safety is really important – but do we realise the impact of children spending hours on a screen can have on their development, particularly in the early years – it can actually affect brain development.

Some recent studies have shown the relationship between excessive screen time and autism behavioural symptoms. Excessive screen time can result in:

  • deficits in social behaviour
  • changes in brain structures
  • decrease in parent/child communication quality and quantity
  • language delay
  • hyperactivity
  • social isolation

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of 2 years old have no exposure to screens and that screen time for 2 to 5-year-olds be limited to 1 hour per day. Yet despite this, most young children are exposed to screens more than this. In one study the average daily screen time of preschool children in the United States was found to be as high as 4.1 hours.

Links to the scientific reports and relevant articles below:

Screen Time and Autism

Autism and Screen Time Could be Related

Are Screen Time and Autism in Children Connected

Scientific Report: 2021

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 13th Sep 2023 by

Listening Skills / Problem Solving Skills

This half term, as part of our work with Skills Builder Partnership, we are focusing on teaching children about listening skills and problem solving skills.  These are both vital for children (and adults!) to succeed in life. Below you will find some useful resources and links to how you can support your child to learn these two skills.

LISTENING SKILLS

Skills Builder – Listening overview

PROBLEM SOLVING

Skills Builder – Problem Solving overview

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 12th Sep 2023 by

NHS Guidance on when to keep your child off school

We have received a link to the NHS website which contains guidance about when your child is too ill to attend school. This gives advice on coughs and colds, high temperatures, Chickenpox, Cold sores, Conjunctivitis, Ear Infections, Hand Foot and Mouth, Impetigo, Ring Worm, Scarlet Fever, Sore Throats, Slapped Cheek Syndrome, Vomiting and Diarrhoea as well as guidance if your child has Covid. The link to this website is below.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

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3 years ago
Posted on 12th Sep 2023 by

Teaching Children Essential Skills

Brown Clee School works with The Skills Builder Partnership to ensure every learner has opportunities to build eight essential skills to support them now and in the future.

Research has shown that building these eight essential skills can support the emotional wellbeing and academic success of children and young people, as well as preparing them for life beyond school. Skills Builder has developed a Universal Framework that breaks each of these essential skills down into 16 teachable steps. We use this framework to teach and practise each of the eight skills at the appropriate level throughout school life.

Skills Builder has a resource platform dedicated to helping parents and carers to build their child’s essential skills at home: Skills Builder Homezone: www.skillsbuilder.org/homezone

From Weekly Skill Challenges, to family activities and guidance to share with older children to access independent tools for their own skill development, Skills Builder Homezone can be enjoyed at a time and pace to suit all families.

Watch out for upcoming posts which will share which skills your child is learning this term along with links and ideas to how you can support at home.

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3 years ago
Posted on 11th Sep 2023 by

Pet Service – Wheathill Church – Sunday 17th September at 6pm

We have been asked to let you know about a Pet Service which is being held at Wheathill Church on Sunday 17th September at 6pm Please bring along your children, with their pets (not the wild or poisonous ones, thank you!)

This service of Thanksgiving and Blessings is for our very Special Companions. Refreshments will be available after the service and all are welcome to attend.

If you would like any further information, please call Joyce on 07437 481034.

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3 years ago
Posted on 06th Sep 2023 by

Care Club

Just a quick reminder about Care Cub for this term.

  • Please can all bookings be made via email a week in advance and be in before 12 noon on Thursdays.
  • Children are allowed to bring in a healthy snack for after school care club.
  • Please do let me know of any cancellations – missed morning sessions will be charged and for after school care club it is important for safeguarding reasons.

careclub@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

Do get in touch if you have any questions.

Many thanks,

Steph Boxall

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3 years ago
Posted on 06th Sep 2023 by

After School Clubs

After school clubs are starting next week. There are a few spaces left in the following clubs:

KS2 Art Club on Wednesdays

KS1 Multi Sports on Thursdays

yr2-6 Invasion Games on Fridays

If your child would be interested in any of these clubs, please fill out a reply slip (attached) and return it with payment to the school office asap. Places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Activity Club information

Reply Slips Autumn 23

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3 years ago
Posted on 03rd Sep 2023 by

Welcome back Grasshoppers!

Welcome back!

I hope you have all had a wonderful Summer break and enjoyed spending time with your families.

Hopefully, you all feel refreshed and ready for the new school year ahead!

Please find below some information about the ‘Grasshoppers’ class.

Monday – Thursday, the class is taught by Mrs Nicky Morris.

On a Friday, the class will be taught by Mrs Claire Wright.

Grasshoppers will be supported in class, at various times, by Mrs Markall, Mr Smith or Mrs Robinson.

This year, we have 26 children in class: 22 Year 2 children and 4 Year 1 children.

 

PE Days

Monday: Gymnastics & Dance (Indoor PE kit)

Friday: Games (Outdoor PE kit)

Water bottles

Please can water bottles be plastic, not metal and they must have non spill spouts. Children need to have a clean water bottle in school every day.

Bags and Coats

The children will need one bag for their belongings which will be placed in the cloakroom at the start of the day. They will bring their reading book, reading record and water bottle into the classroom only. There will be a box outside the classroom for lunchboxes to be stored.

Children must bring a warm, waterproof coat every day. They will be going outside at playtime whatever the weather.

Please ensure that all belongings are named, especially school jumpers, cardigans, coats and bags.

Hair

Long hair (below shoulder length) should be tied back. Hair should be kept out of children’s eyes using headbands or clips.

Trinkets and toys

Please can you ensure that the children do not bring into school trinkets or other small toys from home.

Reading

The children will be expected to read regularly throughout the week and have their record signed by an adult.

The children must bring their reading record and reading book to school every day. They need to bring them into class and place them in the blue box.

Homework

Homework is reading, learning the spellings for their year groups and learning their times tables. To support them to do this they will have access to ‘Spelling Shed’, ‘Numbots’ and ‘Times Table Rock Stars’.

I will give the children log in details for these and put more detailed information about spellings and times tables at the beginning of term.

(You can also find our school ‘Homework Policy’ on the school website.)

Please look out for regular updates on the Grasshoppers page of the school website. Here you will find reminders, photographs and information about the curriculum we follow in class.

All this information can also be found in the ‘Information’ section on our Grasshoppers class page.

 

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me by email, send a note or arrange a telephone call/ appointment via the school office.

Our class email address which you can contact me directly on is: grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

Many thanks,

Mrs Nicky Morris

Click on the link below for a clearer view.

Autumn Term Overview – Superheroes

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3 years ago
Posted on 31st Aug 2023 by

Road Closure Information

There are roadworks next week at Upper Netchwood, between Monkhopton and Ditton Priors. from 5th to 7th September. We have liaised with Severn Trent and they have confirmed that the road closure will only be in place between 09:00 to 15:00 to allow school and commuter traffic through.

 

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3 years ago
Posted on 20th Jul 2023 by

No Well Done Assembly Friday 21st July

Due to the number of events which have taken place in school and at the Church this week, Well Done assembly tomorrow will be for the children only. They will be given their certificates and will be able to bring these home.

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3 years ago
Posted on 19th Jul 2023 by

Clubs

Thank you for all the interest in clubs for next term – Cheerleading and Lego are now fully booked, but there are spaces left in KS2 Create Club, KS2 Multisports and Invasion Games (yr2 – 6).

Please return a reply slip and payment to the office as soon as possible if your child is still interested in taking part.

Reply Slips Autumn 23

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3 years ago
Posted on 18th Jul 2023 by

Bag for books

Please could your child bring a sturdy plastic or canvas shopping bag into school tomorrow or Thursday, to take their school books home in.

Many thanks

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3 years ago
Posted on 16th Jul 2023 by

Art Work

Grasshoppers have created some brilliant art work this year. We have really enjoyed being inspired by the artists we have focused on such as Paul Klee, Stephen Wiltshire, Lottie Reiniger, Mary White and William Morris.

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3 years ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2023 by

KS2 Performances

As you will all be aware, all of KS2 have two upcoming performances. With the afternoon performance on Wednesday, the performance will fit within normal school timings. The evening performance on Tuesday, however, begins at 6:00pm. To allow time to change into costumes, Children should arrive at school from 5:15pm and all should be at school by 5:30pm. If watching the performance, you can go into the hall ready for the performance once you have dropped your child off. If you are simply dropping your child off, the performance will be finished at around 7:15pm and children should be ready to be picked up again by 7:30pm.

If, for whatever reason your child may not be able attend the evening performance, please can you let us know as soon as possible – as we may be able to work together a plan.

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3 years ago
Posted on 14th Jul 2023 by

Menu Change – week commencing 17th July

Pippa has asked us to advise you that there will be changes to the menu next week.

Unfortunately, her delivery of Jacket Potatoes did not arrive so there will be no jacket potato option on the menu next week and this will be replaced by a vegetarian pasta bake. If you have booked a jacket potato for your child and they do not want the pasta alternative, please could you log onto ParentPay by tomorrow to change the choice of meal.

On Tuesday, there is a special menu of Hot Dogs or cheese and baked bean plait. We are unable to change the menu in ParentPay, therefore, if your child would like a hot dog please select option 1 and if your child would like the baked bean plait please select option 2. Both options will be served with chips and peas and carrots. Sandwiches will also be available to pre-book. The pudding options which the children select on the day are chocolate muffin, yoghurt or fruit.

On Thursday, there is a special menu of Chicken Goujons or Cheese Pasta Bake. We are unable to change the menu in ParentPay, therefore, if your child would like a Chicken Goujons please select option 1 and if your child would like the Cheese Pasta Bake please select option 2. Both options will be served with peas and sweetcorn, bread or pasta. Sandwiches will also be available to pre-book. The pudding options which the children select on the day are Fruit flapjack, jelly, yoghurt or fruit.