Welcome Back! Please remember to check book bags each Wednesday. This week we are sending home: Class, Year 6 Leavers and Group photographs – please send in your orders no later than Thursday 16th May 2019; After School Activity Club letters – these MUST be returned by Friday 3rd May 2019 as clubs start on Monday 13th May 2019; Music tuition invoices and letters regarding Year 4 & 5 class violin tuition – these should be returned and payments made no later than Friday 3rd May 2019. Invoices for Nursery Fees and Breakfast/After School Club were sent out yesterday and we would ask that you clear all balances as soon as possible (payment options are on the bottom of all invoices. Don’t forget that Monday 6th May 2019 is a Bank Holiday and we return to school on Tuesday 7th May 2019.
Weekly School Newsletter
Letters – Wednesday 10th April 2019
All pupils in Years 4,5 & 6 have been given a letter from Kris Kirby regarding an after school Forest School club in the Summer Term – could you please respond no later than Friday 12th April 2019 if you are able to help with this. Could we also ask that parents who have not already done so, return swimming consents and Acton Scott trip consents and contributions (Hedgehog Class) no later than Friday morning. Many thanks.
Letters – Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Children will be bringing home the following this afternoon – Swimming Letters (Reception to Year 6) – please return no later than Monday 8th April 2019. A letter from Friends and an Easter Service invitation (to all families). Inspire at Lichfield Cathedral to all Year 4 pupils. Please return, along with your contributions no later than Monday 8th April 2019. Pupils who have registered for the Shropshire School Marathon Challenge will be given their T-Shirts, bib numbers and letters to bring home today (the letter contains instructions for the event)
Letters – Wednesday 27th March 2019
Pupils in Reception to Year 5 will be bringing home an invitation letter for Key Strings (taking place on 4th April at Bomere Heath). A letter regarding the Year 2 SATS Parents’ Meeting is also being sent home. We would be grateful if you would send in responses and contributions no later than the morning of Monday 1st April. Many thanks.
Report from Ian Bartlett (Crime Prevention Officer, Shropshire Council)
‘Safer Schools’
The involvement of St John the Baptist CE Primary School and Nursery in the ‘Safer Schools’ initiative is excellent. The school recently held a ‘Safer School Group’ meeting with Miss Morris, pupils, the Police and myself representing Shropshire Council. A thorough meeting, covering all aspects of the security/safety process. This included a pro-active approach to security/safety, consultation with parents/carers/pupils, reflecting on any school issues and planning for the future. It was a really positive meeting with a good contribution by the pupils. Feedback to the parent/carer survey was exceptionally good and included some good observations. Overall, an excellent example of ‘Safer School’ involvement – well done to Mrs Ball, Miss Morris, governors, staff and pupils. The school was presented with an updated ‘Safer School’ certificate and a future meeting will be scheduled for Spring 2020.
Ian Bartlett, Crime Prevention Officer, Shropshire Council.
Letters – Wednesday 13th March 2019
Please look in Bookbags for … Family Grapevine, Parent Afternoon/Evening letter and Red Nose Day flyer (going out to eldest pupil in family). Please return your responses for Parent Afternoon/Evening no later than Monday 18th March 2019.
Wednesday 6th March 2019 – Letters
We are sending out a letter regarding an increase in dinner money to all families, along with a Scholastic Book Club catalogue; We are also sending home tickets for the Lent Concert (if we have not yet received your confirmation, you will not receive your tickets) and balance reminders for Liverpool 2019 (Year 4 pupils)
Increase in Dinner Money Charges
With effect from Monday 1st April 2019, we will be increasing the price of a child’s school dinner from £2.20 to £2.30 per day. As always, we would be most grateful if dinners can be paid for in advance, or on the day. Many thanks
Letters – Wednesday 27th February 2019
Lots to look for today! All pupils will be receiving World Book Day tokens (don’t forget to dress up next Thursday!). Year 6 Leavers Hoodies – please return your orders by Friday 8th March. Level 1 Bikeability letters for all pupils in Years 3, 4 & 5 – please send these back by Friday this week (2nd March). Trip to Exotic Zoo for Rabbit Class – please return consent and contributions no later than Monday 11th March 2019. Trip to Llangollen Wharf (Hedgehog Class) – please return consent and contributions no later than Friday 8th March 2019.