Weekly News 10.05.24
Hello everyone,
Thank you for your understanding around the cancellation of today’s swimming session for Years 3 and 4, which was due to the closure of the pool at Oswestry Leisure Centre. Mrs Jones will speak to the Centre next week, to see if there is availability for fitting in a session elsewhere. If this isn’t possible, the cost of the missed session will be refunded to your sQuid account.
Good luck Year 6s
As some of you may be aware, Year 6 children will be completing their KS2 SATs next week. They have worked extremely hard in preparation for this and we are very proud of each and every one of them! Thank you Year 6 parents for all the support you have given your child.
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
This is a polite reminder that DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED on the playground at any time. If you do need to bring your dog onto the school site at the end of the school day, when collecting your child/children, you must stay at the front of the school on the car park and dogs MUST be on a lead and under adult control at all times. Failure to adhere to this request could affect the safety of children and other adults coming onto site. Thank you.
Have a good weekend,
Mrs Johnson
Forest Church on Sunday
Dear Friends,
We are very much looking forward to a woodland Forest Church on Sunday- 3pm, Beam House, Little Ensdon, SY4 1EP (by kind permission of the Holbrook family). We will be going to a beautiful patch of wild woodland, so trousers are highly recommended as there are plenty of thriving nettles. Do bring a packed tea- we will provide drinks at the end (cold ones if we discover ourselves in summer, hot ones if not!). There is a walk through a field to the woodland, but we do also have a ‘taxi’ by way of a 4×4 truck for those who require it. Please leave dogs at home this time- there are badgers and rabbits living in the woods. We may also have time just to admire the traditional farmyard buildings- a rare survivor from a bygone age!
Directions
Whilst it is possible to get to Beam House by taking the Little Ensdon turning off the A5 and then bearing left at the fork in the lane, we don’t recommend this route as the turn is on a blind corner, and therefore very dangerous. Instead, we suggest:
Coming from Montford Bridge: drive up Forton Bank and turn left at Dobsons Corner as if going to Adcote School.Â
Coming from Fitz/ Leaton: drive through Forton Heath and then turn right at Dobsons Corner as if going to Adcote School.
 Drive along, going straight past the staggered junction to Ensdon on the left and Broomfields on the right. Continue forward to the next crossroads which is signed Ensdon and Nescliffe (This sign is difficult to read coming from Forton Bank). Turn left at this crossroad and you will probably see Nibbs Heath pond on your right. Continue along this lane towards the A5 for 0.7 of a mile until you come to a sharp bend (the lane is very narrow in places). Turn right here. There will be a bungalow on your left. Continue past that and up the drive, and park at the big barn.
There will be a couple of signs out towards the end of the journey.Â
We’re very much looking forward to seeing you!
With blessings,
Hannah x
I Can 70’s Disco Dance Workshop! – Saturday 18th May
Time to dig out those flares and all things glitter….
I Can 70’s Disco Dance Workshop! at Shrewsbury Quarry on Saturday 18th May from 10-11 am
Organised by ‘I Can Dance Shrewsbury’, this Disco Dance fundraiser is going to be one BIG, FUN, FAMILY AFFAIR – so rally your favourite folk for a Saturday morning meet up like no other! All you need to do is turn up on the Quarry ready to Disco to a medley of classic 70’s tunes!
We would love as many people as possible to be part of our feel- good ‘Move For Your Mental Health’ event – in doing so, you will also be helping support Shropshire Mental Health Charity in their fundraiser for a new well-being vehicle
We would hugely appreciate a donation of £2 or more but this is optional: we just want you there!
Let’s make this MASSIVE
Register your coming.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1079045463326185
Any questions:
E: hello@icandanceshrewsbury.com
Parenting Help and Support Line
Being a parent can be tough sometimes. We are here for you with a friendly listening ear and practical advice on everything from behaviours that challenge to sleep issues. No judgment, just support, through this anonymous and confidential service.
Call 01743 250950 Monday – Thursday, 9.30am – 4.30pm or Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm or email:Â parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk
Early Help Drop Ins – How can we help you?
We know that families often need help and support, which is why there are a number of Early Help Drop Ins running throughout Shropshire.
At an Early Help Family Drop-In, parents can access a warm and welcoming space, expert advice, information, and support – all for free!
You can chat to a range of services who will help you to access the support you need. Services like:
- Early Help Family Workers (who can work with your family to provide support tailored to your needs)
- Parenting Support (for support around child development, behaviour, sleep and relationships)
- Services that can help with finance, housing, health domestic abuse and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
You can find your local drop-in by visiting the Shropshire Family Information Directory.
New Family Info Newsletter
Shropshire’s Family Information Service (FIS) have recently launched a newsletter to keep you up to date with essential family news, recommendations, and handy info all direct to your inbox each month. Plus, there’ll be special school holiday editions with loads of ideas to help keep the boredom at bay!
Click to sign up here.
Wellbeing resources for parents / carers
Autism Central for Parents and Carers have launched a new series of six webinars on looking after yourself as a parent or carer of an autistic person.
Learn about the impact of self-critical thinking, and what we can do to be more compassionate with ourselves.
There are 6 episodes, covering:-
- Am I doing this all wrong?
- Dealing with other people
- Looking after yourself
- Not what I signed up for
- Why do I feel so drained?
- I can’t relax
Click here to access these Wellbeing resources for parents and carers.
Free – Keeping children safe online workshop for parents
The new NSPCC Keeping Children Safe Online workshop provides parents and carers with information about how to support their child in their online world.
The 40 minute pre-recorded presentation covers topics such as online bullying, mental health, and social media, as well as signposting to resources and organisations for help and support.
Access the workshop on YouTube
Support for parents of children starting school / moving to a new school
Moving up and changing school is a big change for children and parents or caregivers. It’s a new stage of growing independence and separation. Fears and worries are normal as well as excitement, as with each stage of childhood development. Parents can help children cope with and overcome their fears, and to nurture them to feel brave and capable.
In Our Place has some great resources around Moving Up which can be accessed here.