What a year it has been again – and it is hard to believe that we have only 5 weeks to go to the summer holidays.  There is still plenty going on in school and there are some end of year events being planned – they will just have to operate in a Covid secure fashion – unless restrictions and guidance change.

• We are holding Whole Class and Leavers Photographs this week – Thursday – so please keep your fingers crossed the nice weather continues!
• We are going to give the children a Sports Day as we did last year – but sadly (unless social distancing rules change) it will be in-house.
• We are also going to hold a Year 6 Leavers Assembly, which will be outside and we will be inviting Year 6 parents (maximum of 2 – sorry!) to join us.  We are hoping to hold this on Wednesday 14th July at 2pm – weather dependent!
• Teachers are currently in the process of writing children’s school reports.  It has been a disruptive year for learning, and we have very much valued your support for when children have had to learn at home.  There will be no assessment data on these reports as this information is not possible yet – however you will receive detail on your child’s general progress, as well as information on their maths, English and science learning, along with information on your child’s attitudes to learning.  Parents of children in Reception will receive a different format in-keeping with the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile.
• In terms of curriculum learning, we have very much prioritised our teaching to ensure that children will be in as strong a position as possible in September 2021.  All children have got ‘gaps’ in certain areas as they have all had a different experience over the past 15 months – and no child has completed a complete academic year for 2 years.  We are carrying out internal assessments for core subjects which will provide us with a good picture of where children are to allow us to plan for September 2021.
• We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding with regards to school meals.  Pippa has been a star in adapting the menus to allow us to provide hot finger food in the classrooms.  We know that this is not ideal, and the menus aren’t as varied and enticing as normal – but logistics and restrictions have been a challenge.  We are all looking forwards to being able to provide a full, exciting school meal menu with children eating in the hall again – and we are also looking into the possibility of pre-ordering/pre-payment as a way forwards in September.

We are planning and preparing for the new academic year, where we all have our fingers crossed that we can operate in a ‘normal’ manner – and the Governors and Staff are very much focussed on further school improvements and development.  As such, we very much value and appreciate your voice and feedback, as our whole ethos is one of partnership with families – so we kindly ask that you spare a moment to complete the attached Parent Survey and return to the School Office (via email if possible please!) by Friday June 18th.  If you have more than one child you are welcome to complete more than one, as the answers might be different for different children.

Parental Questionnaire June

We still have just over 5 weeks to go to the end of this academic year, and we are doing everything we can to ensure that the children continue to receive a rich curriculum and an enjoyable end to the year!  Please continue to keep an eye on the school website and social media pages for updates as we go through the term.

Thank you again so much for your support.

As previously advised, future orders of school uniform will be made directly with Bristows on their website www.schooluniformfactory.co.uk and this is now live and orders can be placed.

We do have small stocks of school uniform here at school and this is available to purchase on a first come, first served basis.  Below is a list of what we have remaining, if you would like to purchase any please e-mail, phone or call by the Reception window.

Remaining uniform May 2021

The Bridgnorth Lions Walk and Marathon returns this year on Sunday 12th September.  There will be a marathon, senior walk, junior walk and new for this year a 5 mile family walk which is suitable for all children, including those in pushchairs.  For more information and how to book see the posters below.

Bridgnorth Lions Family Walk Bridgnorth Lions Walk & Marathon

We are moving to a new way of ordering school uniform.  After half term ordering of school uniform will be directly with the supplier Bristow Club and Sport in Bridgnorth via their website www.schooluniformfactory.co.uk.  Many local schools already successfully use this system for school uniform.

When you order you will be given the option of collection from the shop, free delivery to school or if you would like this sooner you can pay for postage to your home address.  Payment will be by debit or credit card.  Below is an updated list of uniform which will be available and prices.

We do hold small stocks of uniform but will not be replacing these once they are sold.  Stock of all items for age 5/6 is good, please contact the school office to enquire about items in other sizes.

Uniform orders from June 2021

With May half term approaching and the Covid19 rules now allowing overseas travel, we thought it might be helpful to share the government’s advice for anyone considering overseas travel, with regards to the procedures for returning to the UK.

It is Important to ensure that pupils travelling outside of England from 17^th May follow the rules for entering England again. Updated information on countries rated as a red, amber / green for Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the rules that you must follow to enter England including required testing & quarantine can be found here .

The term dates and PD Days for the 2021/22 academic year are below and the diary on the website has been updated.

School Term and Holiday Dates 2021-22

Can we please kindly request parents that Care Club in the morning opens at 7.45am and school opens at 8.45am (earliest arrival during staggered starts).  We are finding that some children are being brought significantly earlier than these times when we are unable to supervise children.

Have your circumstances changed over the last year?  If so, your child may be entitled to Free School Meals, see the qualifying criteria below.

Even if your child is in Class 1 or 2 and entitled to Universal Infant Free School Meals, applying now means they can continue to receive a free meal in Key Stage 2.  Schools are also provided with additional funding called Pupil Premium to support or enhance the learning of those pupils who receive free meals.

Claiming doesn’t mean that your child has to take a school meal every day, they can still bring a packed lunch if they wish.

You can apply quickly on-line at www.shropshire.gov.uk/free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals or completing the application form below and e-mailing to fsm@shropshire.gov.uk.

FSM Qualifying criteria

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Shropshire Council have asked us to advise all Year 6 parents that they will need to apply for Free School Transport before 31st May 2021.  You can apply on-line at www.shropshire.gov.uk, by telephoning 0345 6789008 or completing a paper copy of the form which can be e-mailed or posted.  Please see the letter and form below.

Year 6 transition letter Sept 2021 – letter to parents-carers

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We have a vacancy for a teacher in Class 1 (EYFS/Year 1) 0.2FTE (Friday)  – for further information please contact the school and visits are strongly encouraged.

Job Advert and Specification and Description

Class 1 Teacher 0.2FTE Application form

Brown Clee C.E. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. The successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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