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5 years ago
Posted on 30th Sep 2021 by

Parent Workshop – Help Your Child with Phonics and Early Reading

We are holding a parent workshop aimed to help parents of infant children with understanding and supporting their child with their learning or phonics and early reading.  It is going to be held on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 21st October at 1:30pm.

We will share the link to the meeting via email on the morning of the workshop and all you need to do if you wish to access the session is click the link.  The workshop will provide useful information on how you can support your child with their phonics learning as well as with useful strategies for supporting early reading skills.

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5 years ago
Posted on 28th Sep 2021 by

Fireflies Homework

As we approach the time of year where children are going to need their coats, please could I ask parents to teach their children how to put their coats on independently.

Many thanks,

Nicky Fox

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5 years ago
Posted on 26th Sep 2021 by

Reading books and reading records

Please can the children bring their blue reading records and reading books into school every day.

The children read their reading books and do guided reading during the week and we need to be able to record this in their reading records.

Thank you for your support with this.

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5 years ago
Posted on 23rd Sep 2021 by

Year 6 Open Mornings/Evenings

It is the time of year when year 6 pupils are invited to open mornings or evenings to visit prospective secondary schools.  We have been informed that Ludlow Secondary School are now holding a virtual event, and that both Oldbury Wells and Lacon Childe are holding 1:1 appointments at the weekend or outside normal school hours to mitigate the risk of spreading coronavirus across their school network.

Please check with the secondary schools’ websites for further information if you want to find out more:

Oldbury Wells School

Ludlow School

Lacon Childe School

We fully support these decisions as it reduces the possibility of pupils bringing coronavirus into school and possibly impacting on teaching and learning at Brown Clee.

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5 years ago
Posted on 23rd Sep 2021 by

Ludlow School Year 5 & 6 Open Evening moving to Virtual

Ludlow CE School are moving their Open Evening which was due to take place next week to a virtual event on 1st October.  Please see their message below –

Ludlow CE School – Open Evening – move to a virtual event

Following a discussion with Shropshire Headteachers, we have made the decision to cancel the Open Evening as a live, face-to-face event, next Wednesday 29th September.  Although our number of Covid-19 cases is currently not high in number, the local community (and upper KS2 children, particularly) have higher numbers, and so it is not in anyone’s best interests to host an evening that could become a “super spreader” event.

We will hold a virtual event from 1st October, on our school website: www.ludlowschool.com, under “News and Events”.

We are very disappointed that our Open Evening cannot take place as planned, but we have taken this decision in, what we believe to be, the best interests of the wellbeing of the school and the community.  Please do contact the school with any queries.

Many thanks, Paula Hearle

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5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Sep 2021 by

Self Isolation Reminder

We are getting a lot of coughs in school – so we thought it would be helpful to remind everyone of when to self-isolate:-

When you need to self-isolate

If you have any of these 3 symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild:

  • a high temperature
  • a new, continuous cough
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

you need to self-isolate straight away and get a PCR test (a test that is sent to the lab) on GOV.UK as soon as possible (Lateral Flow Tests that you do at home and get a result within 30 minutes are not enough if you have one of the above symptoms as these are for asymptomatic tests only).

You should also self-isolate straight away if:

Therefore you may get a call from school if your child develops a new cough in school asking you to collect your child and book a PCR test.  We do keep a record so that we know who has received a negative PCR result and therefore then know if a child can return to school with a cough.

Please help us and be understanding – we are simply following the guidance and trying to do the right thing for our children, families and community.  Currently the covid rate in Ditton Priors and Highley is well above the national average so we do need to be covid aware:-

When you do not need to self-isolate

If someone you live with has symptoms of COVID-19, or has tested positive for COVID-19, you will not need to self-isolate if any of the following apply:

  • you’re fully vaccinated – this means 14 days have passed since your final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine given by the NHS
  • you’re under 18 years, 6 months old
  • you’re taking part or have taken part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial
  • you’re not able to get vaccinated for medical reasons

Even if you do not have symptoms, you should still:

Please work with us

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5 years ago
Posted on 22nd Sep 2021 by

Netball Festival – POSTPONED

For those attending this week’s netball festival (23rd Sept), it has unfortunately been postponed – and will now take place at the same time next Thursday (30th Sept).

We have been asked that parents please use the Leisure Centre entrance when picking up from BES at 4pm.

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 by

Idsall Cross Country – POSTPONED

Tomorrow’s cross country event at Idsall has been postponed. It will hopeful be rearranged for a later date. We will keep you informed if/when we find out a new date.

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5 years ago
Posted on 20th Sep 2021 by

Handwriting

Please find below some resources that will help you support your child at home with their handwriting.

Click on the slide to enlarge it.

You will find the links on the slides underneath each slide.

https://teachhandwriting.co.uk/continuous-cursive-refiners-choice-3.html

https://teachhandwriting.co.uk/continuous-cursive-refiners-non-scheme-letters.html

https://teachhandwriting.co.uk/continuous-cursive-refiners-choice-3.html

T-L-8446-Letter-Formation-Alphabet-Handwriting-Sheet-Uppercase

Handwriting Policy

 

 

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 17th Sep 2021 by

Asthma Register

We have sent  the annual forms out this week to all children who are known to have asthma or require the use of an inhaler in school.  Please could these be returned as soon as possible so that any changes can be noted.

If your child has asthma or uses an inhaler which they may need to use in school and you have not received a form for completion, please contact the school office.

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5 years ago
Posted on 16th Sep 2021 by

Fireflies PE- Change of Day

Please note that Fireflies will only need to come into school in their PE kit on a Wednesday and Friday. Please come into school in uniform on a Monday.

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5 years ago
Posted on 16th Sep 2021 by

Neenton Duck Race – This Saturday 2 – 4.30pm The Pheasant, Neenton

This Saturday at The Pheasant, Neenton is the annual Duck Race from 2 – 4.30pm.

There is lots to do – stalls, games, face-painting, pony rides, BBQ, Bouncy Castle and much more – as well as prizes for Fancy Dress Costume (children!) and prizes for best garden on a tray as well!

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5 years ago
Posted on 14th Sep 2021 by

P.E on Wednesday!

Dragonflies will be doing P.E. tomorrow as we took extra time to finish an English session today.

Please could children come into school in their PE kits again tomorrow.

I appreciate that this may be difficult for those who are taking part in cross country this evening. If they don’t have a complete school kit to wear, perhaps they could wear something as near as possible just for tomorrow.

Apologies and many thanks.

Mrs Heath

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5 years ago
Posted on 14th Sep 2021 by

‘Paint the Squares’ resource

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/paint-the-squares

This is a great resource for the children to use at home. It will support them to become familiar with number order, forwards and backwards and to explore number patterns.

You can select which number you would like the number square to go up to and increase it as they become more confident.

There are also games to play in the ‘Pick a puzzle’ box.

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5 years ago
Posted on 13th Sep 2021 by

Forest School

We are very pleased that Year 1 and Year 2 children can take part in Forest School again.

Forest School for Grasshoppers will take place on a Monday afternoon.

All children should continue to come to school in their PE kit on a Monday as the other half of the class will be doing PE.

Those children doing Forest school will wear their PE kit. Waterproofs and wellies will be provided by school.

The Year 1 children have been to Forest School today and the Year 2 children will go next Monday, we will then continue to alternate it.

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5 years ago
Posted on 12th Sep 2021 by

Spelling Shed & Numbots/Times Table Rock Stars

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 and after Christmas Year 2 children 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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5 years ago
Posted on 10th Sep 2021 by

Waterbottles and Waterproof Coats

We have had a number of accidents with open top waterbottles so can we please remind parents to ensure children bring a non-drip waterbottle to school.

Waterbottles are often kept on class tables, and when an open top bottle gets knocked – the water floods the tables and can damage children’s work.

Can we also please remind parents to send their child with a warm waterproof coat EVERY day  – as we will get children outside at breaktimes as much as possible – even in wet weather, as they need the ‘downtime’ and fresh air.

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5 years ago
Posted on 08th Sep 2021 by

School Meals

Have you pre-ordered your child’s school meals for next week? The children are really enjoying back in the hall to eat, and the delicious new menu has gone down a treat…so don’t forget to get your orders in on Parent Pay!

 

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 07th Sep 2021 by

End of Day Collection

Can we please ask parents not to access the infant playground at the end of the day until a member of staff has opened the gate or permitted access – this will be at approximately 3:10pm.  This is for safeguarding purposes.

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5 years ago
Posted on 06th Sep 2021 by

Cross Country

Just a quick note for those attending tomorrow’s after-school cross country event at Albrighton Primary School.

 

I (Mr Harley) will be attending the event to organise where/when children will be racing. The first race each week will start at 4:30pm and will be Y3 girls and then Y3 boys and so on.

 

The event organisers have asked all schools to ask parents not to stand or run anywhere on the course and that course marshals will be there to help with this.

 

Just to clarify, there are three events and the final event at Idsall school is on 21st September and not October as stated on the return slip.

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5 years ago
Posted on 06th Sep 2021 by

Burwarton Bus – Delay

Apologies but we have a delay with the Burwarton Bus – children are all ok and we are holding them at school until it turns up.  Please share.

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5 years ago
Posted on 06th Sep 2021 by

Class Information

We thought we would give you some helpful pointers with regards sources of information on the school website.  If you have subscribed then you will automatically receive emails notifying you of new class and school news.  However, there is also a whole host of relevant and useful information on your class Information Pages – and you have to actually find that page – there is no short cut.  On these pages you will find termly information about PE, Curriculum, Routines and General Information and they are well worth looking at.  Here is how you find it:-
  1. Select Parents Area
  2. Select Classes
  3. Choose your child’s class.
  4. Select Information Tab.
And there you will find lots of useful information!
We really value open and clear communication – and do endeavour to ensure that we are open, helpful and informative as possible.  Don’t forget also that you can email your class teacher directly using the class emails.  Teachers will respond when they can and there is no such thing as a silly question!
Also, remember to please keep us informed, either via the class teacher email or the school office, of any information that will help us to support your child.
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5 years ago
Posted on 03rd Sep 2021 by

End of Day Collections

We have experienced a few issues the last 2 days at the end of the day when parents are collecting their children.  So can we please ask parents to consider the following points:-

  1. Please do not park in the layby where the school buses park as this causes delays and congestion.
  2. Please maintain some social distancing to be considerate to everyone.
  3. Please collect children and leave the playground promptly.
  4. Please park off the school site and walk if at all possible.
  5. We are going to implement a one-way system at the end of the day to reduce congestion and improve social distancing. All parents who are collecting children from school need to enter via the Infant Playground, where they meet and collect their children.  Parents then walk up the path to the Top Gate to leave school – this will allow for a one way-system which should help reduce congestion. We also ask that parents maintain sensible spacing on the playground and that parents leave promptly once they have collected their child/children.

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 02nd Sep 2021 by

School Transport

We have a list of children who are confirmed booked onto school transport.  It is really important that parents let us know if their child is not going home on the bus – either as a one off or on regular days.  We need this information to ensure that the children get home safely – either by being collected or going home on school transport – we are unable to take your child’s voice – we need you to let us know.

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5 years ago
Posted on 02nd Sep 2021 by

School Meals

Our new school meal system where you pre order meals is now up and running.  Can we please remind parents that you need to book in advance – so book your child’s meals by Thursday for the week ahead.  This includes Free School Meals as well – you just don’t make any payment but you still need to book your choice of meal. You can also book for a whole half term to make your life easier!  This system means that every child is guaranteed a meal of their choice.

If you need a reminder of your activation access details or any assistance with booking then please do contact us.

 

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5 years ago
Posted on 02nd Sep 2021 by

Reflection Time and Prayer of the Day

Good Morning Brown Clee! (It’s been a long time since I could say that!)

I hope you have all had a restful and enjoyable summer – and that you are as excited as I am to be back in school – I have been so looking forwards to meeting everyone arrive back this morning – I have missed your bright cheery smiles and greetings!

I’d like to wish everyone a massive welcome back – and a super big welcome to our new Reception children – all 21 of you – who have just joined the Fireflies.  I would also like to offer a big welcome to 2 new members of staff – Miss Burton and Mrs Morris (a new Mrs Morris!) who will be working with the Fireflies and I would also like to welcome Mrs Heath back to school – we have all missed her and are delighted she is back teaching the Dragonflies!

Next week we will be holding our assemblies ‘live’ in the hall – where we will be all together – which will be the first time for over a year and a half – something which I am very much looking forwards to as assemblies are such special times and I have missed being able to be with everyone!

Today is the start of our new academic year – and the word NEW has particular relevance this September – as lots of things will seem very new to all of us due to the disruption we have had.  I wonder if you can think of what these NEW things might be?….

Well I have already mentioned that we will be able to hold assemblies in the hall next week – and these are very special times – as these are the times that we ALL get together every day to share thoughts, reflections and praise to God – and being all together is so important to us – as we are the Brown Clee Team!

Another NEW thing is that we will be back to eating our lunch together in the school hall – and we will be able to have proper hot meals, with choices and eat at tables with our friends from other classes as well as our own.  Another new aspect of school meals is that you now have the chance to pre-order your menu choice to ensure that you can get the meal that you want – so please make sure you remind your parents to make your bookings!  We will also be holding lunch in 2 sittings – Infants and Juniors – to allow for a more calm, quiet and sociable lunch experience – plus we will be welcoming Pre-School back to join us for lunch!

The class ‘bubbles’ have now gone and you will be able to mingle and play together as well as eat together!  And the 1-way systems have also gone!

There are still school rules – and I will be talking about the importance of those next week – and I am sure your class teachers will be sharing and reteaching the rules and expectations as you start today – as these rules are what help keep the school a happy, safe and harmonious place for everyone.

I am sure you, like me, are looking forwards to this new school year – being with your friends, learning lots of new skills and knowledge and having the chance to take part in lots of new experiences such as sports, drama, music and trips – YES! – trips will be back and we have a very exciting one for the Dragonflies later on this term – watch this space!!!

Which reminds me of something else that is new – the class names!  Here they are:-

The Fireflies are taught by Mrs Fox and Mrs Morris.

The Grasshoppers are taught by Mrs Morris and Mrs Cains.

The Dragonflies are taught by Mrs Heath.

The Scorpions are taught by Mr Harley.

The names are going to take a bit of getting used to – and I will need your help to correct me if I revert back to calling them Class numbers!

I know there will be lots of other NEW things – like making new friends, new learning, new experiences – but for now I just want everyone to enjoy the newness of starting or being back in school – a more normal school. NEW can be exciting – but it can also sometimes make us feel worried or nervous – so it is so important that we look out for each other and help each other and work together to ensure that we really can provide a safe, happy place where we can all learn and grow together.

Let’s just take a moment to think and reflect on our feelings of being back together in school – have a think about what you are looking forwards to, and what you can do to help make sure we all can be the best that we can be.  Let’s remind ourselves of the greatest rule of all according to God…

Prayer of the Day

If we could now have a quiet moment of reflection and join in with the School prayer…

Dear God

Thank you for our wonderful school.

Help us to be good learners.

Help us to look after each other.

Help us be respectful and kind and to make everyone welcome.

May our school be a happy, safe place where learning is fun.

Where we all work together to be the best we can be.

Amen