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Thursday 13th October, 2022

Appointment of Grasshopper’s Teacher – Fridays

Good Morning,

We are delighted to announce that we have appointed Mrs Claire Wright as the permanent teacher of the Grasshoppers on a Friday.  Claire is an experienced KS1 teacher and we are really looking forwards to her joining the team!

Friday 7th October, 2022

Well-Done Assembly – 07.10.22

“Well Done” Awards

Here are the recipients of this week’s “Well Done” awards:

Fireflies: Pippa & Isabelle
Grasshoppers: Isla & Elliot
Dragonflies: Flynn & Teddy
Bees: Logan & William S
Scorpions: Kieran & Jacob

 

TTRS Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received TTRS certificates this week:

Dragonflies: Ari, Emily, Ella, George, Teddy, Benji, Zac, Sam
Bees: Isabelle P, Isabelle T, 
Scorpions: Isabelle, Finley, Jacob, Archie, Rosie M, Polly, Chloe, Riley, Oscar, Kieran, Harry, James, Abigail, Evie, Joel, Georgina, Megan, Oliver, Joanna

 

Our top 3 scorers on TTRS over the last week have been…

3rd – Evie (Scorpions)
2nd – Ari (Dragonflies)
1st – Zac (Dragonflies)

 

Numbots Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received Numbots certificates this week:

Fireflies: Jasmine, Harry, Alice
Grasshoppers: Robin
Dragonflies: Isabel Y
Scorpions: Harry, Kieran, Chloe, Ben, Evie, Polly, Finley, Megan, William, Joanna, Charlotte, 

 

Our top 3 scorers on Numbots over the last week have been…

3rd – William (Scorpions)
2nd – Ben (Scorpions)
1st – Finley (Scorpions)

 

 

Spelling Shed Certificates

Our top 3 scorers on Spelling Shed over the last week have been…

3rd – Ari (Dragonflies)
2nd – Archie (Scorpions)
1st – Archie (Bees)

 

…and our highest scoring class on Spelling Shed this week has been…

Bees

(with 98,560,153 points!)

Wednesday 5th October, 2022

Help Your Child Read Workshop

Thank you to those parents who turned up today for our ‘Help Your Child Read’ workshop, where we shared information about phonics, blending, segmenting and strategies to help you to support your child’s early reading skills,

We will be sharing the information shared by emailing the presentation out to all infant parents as well as posting it on the school website ‘learning’ pages.

Friday 30th September, 2022

Well-Done Assembly – 30.09.22

“Well Done” Awards

Here are the recipients of this week’s “Well Done” awards:

Fireflies: Freya & Harry
Grasshoppers: Rupert & Ronnie
Dragonflies: Brooke & Jake
Bees: Isabelle & Edward
Scorpions: Georgina & Mollie

 

TTRS Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received TTRS certificates this week:

Dragonflies: Lexi, Ari, Jake, Emily, Callum, Zac, Sam
Bees: Logan, William S, Mary, Olivia, Mia, Isabelle P, Isabelle T, Josh, Edward, Leo
Scorpions: Finley, Archie, Oscar, Evie, Georgina, Megan

 

Our top 3 scorers on TTRS over the last week have been…

3rd – Evie (Scorpions)
2nd – Ari (Dragonflies)
1st – George (Dragonflies)

 

Numbots Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received Numbots certificates this week:

Fireflies: Harry, Joey, 
Scorpions: Isabelle, Harry, James, Kieran, Chloe, Ben, Abigail, Evie, Polly, Finley, Georgina, Megan, William, Oliver, Joanna, Charlotte,

 

Our top 3 scorers on Numbots over the last week have been…

3rd – Georgina (Scorpions)
2nd – Abigail (Scorpions)
1st – Megan (Scorpions)

 

 

Spelling Shed Certificates

Our top 3 scorers on Spelling Shed over the last week have been…

3rd – Archie (Bees)
2nd – Sam (Bees)
1st – Finley (Scorpions)

 

…and our highest scoring class on Spelling Shed this week has been…

Bees

(with 170,079,790 points!)

Thursday 29th September, 2022

Whittles Bus – 29th September

The Whittles bus has been delayed today and left school at 3.25pm so is running approximately 10 minutes late.

Wednesday 28th September, 2022

Whittles coach – 28th September

We have just been informed that Boultons will be providing the Burwarton (Whittles) coach this afternoon but they will be approximately 10 minutes late. We will keep the child in school until it arrives.

Monday 26th September, 2022

Help Your Child Read Parent Workshop – Wednesday 5th October

We are holding a workshop for parents of early readers (Reception and Year 1) in school on Wednesday 5th October at 1.30pm.

In the workshop we will be providing the background to the teaching of phonics, as well as providing helpful information on how you can support your child when reading at home.  There will also be the opportunity to practice what you learn by having a short reading session with your child (if you wish!).

Please complete the attached reply form and return to the school office either electronically (admin@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk) or via reception.

Help your child read session

Friday 23rd September, 2022

Bus Parking Space

We are aware that the on-going building work has prevented parking on-site, but can we please ask that the space provided for bus parking is not used during the starts and ends of each day as this can cause disruptions with the buses unable to pass through.

Friday 23rd September, 2022

Well-Done Assembly – 23.09.22

“Well Done” Awards

Here are the recipients of this week’s “Well Done” awards:

Fireflies: Oscar & Evie
Grasshoppers: Robin & Charlie
Dragonflies: Lexi & Benji
Bees: Alfie & Tamsyn
Scorpions: Riley & Rosie M

 

TTRS Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received TTRS certificates this week:

Dragonflies: Jake, George, Benji, Sam, Ari, Emily, Teddy, Zac
Bees: Mary, Josh, Finn, Sam
Scorpions: Isabelle, Jacob, Polly, Oscar, Ben, Georgina, William, Finley, Archie, Riley, James, Evie, Megan, 

 

 

Our top 3 scorers on TTRS over the last week have been…

3rd – Ari (Dragonflies)
2nd – Evie (Scorpions)
1st – Zac (Dragonflies)

 

Numbots Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received Numbots certificates this week:

Fireflies: Joey
Grasshoppers: Aubrey
Scorpions: Charlotte 

 

Our top 3 scorers on Numbots over the last week have been…

3rd – Callum (Dragonflies)
2nd – Joey (Fireflies)
1st – Aubrey (Grasshoppers)

 

 

Spelling Shed Certificates

Our top 3 scorers on Spelling Shed over the last week have been…

3rd – Joel (Scorpions)
2nd – Georgina (Scorpions)
1st – Finley (Scorpions)

 

…and our highest scoring class on Spelling Shed this week has been…

Scorpions

(with 216,470,427 points!)

Friday 23rd September, 2022

Individual Photographs – Thursday 29th September – change of PE day for Scorpions and Bees

The school photographer will be in school next Thursday, 29th September, in the morning to take the children’s individual photographs. Please could all children be in school uniform.

This means that we have had to change the PE day for Scorpions and Bees for next week and this will now be on Wednesday 28th September.

Friday 16th September, 2022

Well-done Assembly – 16.09.22

“Well Done” Awards

Here are the recipients of this week’s “Well Done” awards:

Fireflies: Cleo & All of Reception
Grasshoppers: Felicity & Callan
Dragonflies: Ella & Emily
Bees: Olivia & Mary
Scorpions: Harry & Chloe

 

TTRS Certificates

Congratulations to the following pupils who received TTRS certificates this week:

Grasshoppers: Grace
Dragonflies: Benji, Jake C, Sam R, Ari
Bees: Finn, Sam, William H, Archie R
Scorpions: William S, Georgina, Ben, Megan, Oscar,
Isabelle, Jacob, James, Finley, Archie, Riley

 

 

Our top 3 scorers on TTRS over the first two weeks have been…

3rd – Archie (Bees)
2nd – Ari (Dragonflies)
1st – Megan (Scorpions)

 

Numbots Certificates

Our top 3 scorers on Numbots over the first two weeks have been…

3rd – Archie (Scorpions)
2nd – William B (Grasshoppers)
1st – Charlie (Grasshoppers)

 

 

Spelling Shed Certificates

Our top 3 scorers on Spelling Shed over the last week have been…

3rd – Finn (Bees)
2nd – Georgina (Scorpions)
1st – Archie R (Bees)

 

…and our highest scoring class on Spelling Shed this week has been…

Bees

(with 42,078,885 points!)

Thursday 15th September, 2022

Well Done Assembly

We would like to invite parents, families and governors to join the children in the first Well Done Assembly of this academic year tomorrow morning.  The assembly starts at 8.55am and will last about 20 minutes, and it is an opportunity to find out about what the children have been learning in classes this week.

 

Wednesday 14th September, 2022

School Information

We would just like to remind parents of the importance of subscribing to the School/Class News pages on the school website.  If you do this, you will automatically receive an email daily with any class news or updates, along with a weekly newsletter on Friday afternoons.  To subscribe click the following link to take you to the website page, add your email address and select the class that your child/ren are in – it is really easy.

https://browncleeschool.org.uk/home/parents-area/office/newsletter/news-subscription/

Class Teachers will post any changes to PE timetables (which do happen at times due to staff being out for courses etc) along with relevant information on trips, visits and class news.  We use this as having one central point for information keeps things simpler for parents, and is also more time efficient for class teachers.

Also, if you have any specific queries regarding your child’s class please do email directly to the teacher using the class emails.

fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

dragonflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

bees@brownclee.shropshrie.sch.uk

scorpions@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

 

Tuesday 13th September, 2022

Parenting workshops and groups

Shropshire Parenting Team have asked us to share this information with parents/carers.

There are running Understanding Your Child Groups and Sleep Tight Workshops this term and there are places remaining for these. Please see attached posters or contact them directly to find out more.

Parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk
01743 250950

Information is also attached of their helpline.

Sleep Tight Workshop Poster_

UYC Groups September 22 All_

Helpline Poster 2022

Sunday 11th September, 2022

September 19th Bank Holiday

Monday 19th September has officially been declared as a bank holiday as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II for the state funeral. School will therefore be closed on this day.

Saturday 10th September, 2022

Books of condolence to The Queen open in Shropshire

Books of condolence are open across Shropshire so people can pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, whose death was announced to the nation yesterday evening.

These give Shropshire residents the opportunity to pay their respects to The Queen and share their thoughts, feelings and memories about her 70-year reign.

Books of condolence are open at the following locations from 9.30am today (Friday 9 September). Libraries will be open for the public to sign the books until 6pm today, and 9am-6pm during weekdays next week,  throughout the period of mourning:

  • Bridgnorth Library
  • Ludlow Library
  • Mayor’s Parlour, The Castle, Shrewsbury
  • Market Drayton Library
  • Oswestry Library
  • Shrewsbury Library
  • Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
  • Shrewsbury Museum, Shrewsbury
  • Whitchurch Library

Find your nearest library opening times here.

Books of condolences will also be available at a number of town and parish councils and churches in Shropshire.

Church Stretton

Church Stretton Town Council will be opening a book of condolence. It will be available in the Silvester Horne Institute between 10am and 4pm. There is also a book of condolence in St Lawrence’s Church.

Albrighton

Albrighton Library has a book of condolence available for the public. The library will be open from 10am to 5pm today.

Ellesmere

A book will be open at Ellesmere Town Hall from 10.30am today. Access to the building will be 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday, weekdays from 9am to 3pm.

The town council is happy to open up the building by prior appointment should anyone wish to sign that is unable to do so within the normal opening hours and a book will also be open at St Mary’s Church from 8am today throughout daylight hours each day.

Cleobury Mortimer

A book of condolence in St. Mary’s Church, Cleobury Mortimer.

Much Wenlock

The book of condolence in Much Wenlock will be located in Holy Trinity Church, not the library.

Alternatively, you can sign the national online condolence book at www.royal.uk

Those who do not have access to the internet or are not able to go to a location to sign a book of condolence, can send handwritten messages or cards to be addressed to Chair of Shropshire Council, Democratic Services, Shirehall, Shrewsbury, SY2 6ND. These will be placed in the books of condolences.

We know many people will want to express their sadness by laying flowers. Floral tributes can be made at Shrewsbury Castle as well as many other local locations across the county.

The first floral tributes were laid this morning by The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire Anna Turner and she was joined by Chairman of the Council Vince Hunt and Leader of the Council Lezley Picton in signing the Book of Condolence there.

The Lord-Lieutenant, the Chairman, the Leader, and Shropshire Council’s chief executive Andy Begley lead the tributes to Her Majesty, which can be read in full here.

 

Thursday 8th September, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022

We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication to the UK, other realms & territories is unparalleled & we thank her for her service. We will observe the mourning period whilst continuing to support our children, families and staff.

 

Thursday 8th September, 2022

Well Done Assemblies – Friday mornings

Our first Well Done Assembly for parents and families to join will be held next Friday, 16th September.  It will start at 8.55am and all family members are welcome to join us to find out about what has been happening in school and celebrate lots of good learning!

Thursday 8th September, 2022

Vacancy: Care Club Superviser

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, highly motivated and
excellent practitioners to join our committed and dedicated team of Care Club Supervisers.

The role involves supervising children at our Breakfast and / or After School club, providing activities for the children attending to participate in and ensuring that children have a quiet and safe space to relax before or after the school day.

Start date November 2022, fixed term to August 2023 in the first instance

7:40am-8:55am Monday, Tuesday and Friday
3:15pm-5.30 pm Monday and Friday
Term time only
£9.37 per hour

If you are interested then please contact the School Office.

Job Description

Person Specification

All school jobs are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS)

Thursday 8th September, 2022

Brown Clee Choir

Fancy a fun challenge for 2022 – Brown Clee Choir is back with our first rehearsal of the new year this Tuesday 11th January 6pm at Brown Clee Primary school. All ages welcome. Children under 16 are free. Message Karen Kirkland for more info 🎵🎶

Friday 2nd September, 2022

Free School Uniform Bank – Bridgnorth Library

You may have seen some recent news about the Bridgnorth School Uniform Bank that has opened in Bridgnorth Library.  Local Councillors and volunteers set up the scheme to ease pressure on families with regards costs of school uniform for the Bridgnorth schools.

Here is an article in BBC News with further information: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-62723182

We have been in touch and asked if Brown Clee C.E. Primary School could be included in the scheme, and GOOD NEWS – we can!

The clothes bank is open Monday to Saturday during library opening times, and at the moment is running through September. They ask that any donations of uniform are washed and folded, and if you are in need of any second hand uniform, then you are welcome you browse through whatever stock they may have.

There are two groupings for uniform: individual school-logo uniform, eg sweatshirts, and generic grey trousers, pinafores etc.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-62723182

Friday 2nd September, 2022

Grasshoppers Class

Welcome to the Autumn Term Grasshoppers!

Our topic for the term is ‘Castles, Knights and Dragons’.

I hope you have had a wonderful summer break. Please have a look below at the curriculum we will be following this term and some useful class information.

Welcome back Info letter 2022 2023

Curriculum Overview Castles, Knights and Dragons 2022

See you all on Tuesday.

Wednesday 31st August, 2022

Bees Infomation

Good Morning!

I hope everyone has had a lovely Summer holiday. Should you wish to find out a little more about Bees, our class page on the website is now live and I have updated our class information. There is also a class email address should you need to get in touch.

I look forward to seeing everyone next week. Enjoy the last few days of the holiday.

Mrs Cains

Saturday 27th August, 2022

Welcome back!

Hello Dragonflies,

I hope that you’re enjoying your summer break. If you’d like to find out what we’ll be doing when we return to school in September, head to our class information page.

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Saturday 27th August, 2022

Vacancy: Cleaning Assistant

There is a vacancy for a Cleaning Assistant:

Term Time: Monday to Friday: 4 – 6pm plus some holiday cleans.

£9.50 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

If interested, please email Diane Pritchard at diane@primefacilityservices.co.uk or ring on  07866 748898.

Friday 26th August, 2022

New Academic Year: Useful Information

Good Morning,
I hope you are having an enjoyable and restful summer break, and with one week to go before we return to school (children on Tuesday 6th September) I thought it would be helpful to share some information and reminders.
School Meals: Don’t forget to book your child’s school meal on Parent Pay before term starts.  The menu is the same as last term and the new cost is £2.50 per meal. ParentPay – Leading Cashless Payment System for Schools
Start of School Day: Please note that the school day now starts at 8:45am for all children.  Doors will open at 8:40am, and all school transport will have amended their timings to ensure children are at school for the start of day.
Building Work: Building will be starting soon for the new classroom, and as a result there will be no parent/visitor parking on the school site due to this area being needed for the builders compound.  Please park considerately for local residents and do not use the cul-de-sac behind the Station Rd row. There is the village hall car park, a short walk away.
Uniform: Have you remembered that children are now to come to school in training shoes each day?  This is so that they can participate in our daily class fitness activities.
P.E: Children come to school in their P.E uniform on P.E days (please go to your class information page on the school website for this information). Also, has your child got their new P.E cold weather top – available from Bristows of Bridgnorth? Brown Clee CE Primary School (schooluniformfactory.co.uk)
We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday 6th September at 8:45am particularly our new Reception children in the Fireflies, who will be staying for half days initially.
Enjoy the remaining week of the holidays and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards
Sue Relph
Headteacher
P.S. Have you subscribed to your child’s class news on the website yet?  If your child has moved class you will need to select the new class.  This will mean you get automatic notifications of any news or information posted by school and/or your class teacher.  browncleeschool.org.uk/home/parents-area/office/newsletter/