Welcome Back Letter – Sept ’25
We hope everyone has had a good summer. We have enjoyed welcoming everyone back to school – and for our new reception pupils who have just started.
Here is just some information that we thought would be useful ahead of the new year.
School transport
At the start of the year, we are given a list of children who have been allocated a place on school transport. It is important that you let us know any regular routines where you child will not be going on the bus – as well as any last-minute changes.
Class Information
This academic year, we have the following class structure:
Fireflies (Reception)
Mrs. Nicky Fox (M-Th) & Mrs. Jennie Lister (F)
fireflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
https://browncleeschool.org.uk/classroom/fireflies-class/
Grasshoppers (Year 1/2)
Mrs. Nicky Morris (M-Th) & Mrs. Kerri-Ann Sherry (F)
grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
https://browncleeschool.org.uk/classroom/grasshoppers-class/
Dragonflies (Year 3/4)
Mrs. Ally Heath
dragonflies@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
https://browncleeschool.org.uk/classroom/dragonflies-class/
Bees(Year 3/4)
Mrs. Amy Norman (M-Th) & Mr. Danny Harley (F)
bees@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
https://browncleeschool.org.uk/classroom/bees-class/
Scorpions (Year 5/6)
Mrs. Mandy Cains
scorpions@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk
https://browncleeschool.org.uk/classroom/scorpions-class/
Communication
Regular email updates are sent out from our website. If you were previously subscribed, you should have received an email asking you to update these settings. If you missed this, you can update your information by clicking on “update your preferences” on the bottom of any “NEWS BULLETIN” email received. If you have not registered previously and would like to, you can sign using the following link (https://browncleeschool.org.uk/home/parents-area/updates/news-subscription/).
We do also share regular updates on our Facebook Page “Brown Clee C.E. Primary School”. This year, we have introduced a Facebook page for our kitchen – which will share various information about school meals. We are also planning on introducing a pupil-led termly newsletter – which will include updates on what our school council and various other aspects of school.
If you have any questions or queries, you can contact your child’s class teach on the email address above. Mrs. Lloyd will be able to help with any general enquiries – and she can be contacted on admin@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk. You can always catch a member of staff or myself at the starts or end of the day too. Please do share any concerns, as it is the best way for us to deal with any potential issues.
Pupil Premium / Free School Meals
Pupil premium is funding that schools receive for children that qualify for free school meals (note: this is not the same thing as Universal Infant Free School Meals – therefore, parents of pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 should consider applying). This funding is used to help towards various financial costs to parents in their schooling (not just free school meals).
This year, parents/carers can receive the following:
- A reduction in cost for…
- After-school clubs
- Wraparound club (before and after school)
- Residential Trips
- Upon request, a reduction in cost for…
- Individual/group music lessons
- School uniform
Further information on this (such as eligibility) can be found on the school website (https://browncleeschool.org.uk/home/joining/meals/), by applying directly with Shropshire Council (https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/free-school-meals/apply-for-free-school-meals/) or by contacting school.
Wraparound Care and After-school Clubs
After-school clubs can be book online via ParentPay. Information on clubs can be found on the school website. Wraparound care can be arranged by contacting Mrs. Kerry Godfrey by emailing careclub@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk – and paid via ParentPay.
Celebration Assemblies
All parents, carers, grandparents etc. are invited to attend our weekly celebration assembly (Friday mornings at 08:55-09:30). Here, we give out any certificates for children for activities on TTRS, Numbots and Spelling Shed – as well as present our weekly trophy to the highest class on TTRS. This year, we are introducing values awards certificates – where pupils from each class will be awarded certificates for showing any of our school values.
We also share some of our favourite things from the week and any other significant events (e.g. sports competitions) and also draw our winning reading raffle tickets.
Friends of Brown Clee School (FOBCS)
FOBCS is our PTA – who run various events and fundraisers across the school year. The main source of information on this can be found on their Facebook page (Friends Of Brown Clee School | Facebook). We always welcome additional support and involvement from all parents/carers – whether directly joining the committee meetings or just helping out on the event days.