We break up on Thursday 26th May next week as Friday 27th is a PD day.
The following week is half term and all children return to school on Monday 6th June.
School News
Helicopter Visit
As part of our Jubilee celebrations the RAF will be landing a helicopter on the school sports field on Monday morning. During the morning each class will get the chance to see the helicopter and talk to the pilot.
School Photos
Academy Photos will be in school on Monday 6th of June to take photos in :-
- Class Groups
- Leavers Groups
- Leavers Individuals
Community Group Outreach
Attached are flyers for community involvement in the Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay this summer.
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
Please see below the activities Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre have this May Half Term.
Be a Plant Whisperer – Half Term Activity
Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June
1pm – 2.30pm
With various fun activities, take a peek into the mysterious world of how plants talk to each other to warn about dangers and how trees use fungi to help them share nutrients. Also get to know a tree while blindfolded and when you have figured out its personality, why not give it a clay face?
£4.40 per accompanied child, £3.96 for members. Booking essential, call 01588 676 060.
Sing 2 (U) – Flicks in the Sticks Half Term Film
Wednesday 1st JuneCan-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers prepare to launch a dazzling stage extravaganza in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There’s just one hitch — he has to find and persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star to join them. What begins as Buster’s dream of big-time success soon becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.
Film starts at 5pm. Refreshments, bar and themed crafts available from 4pm.
Booking essential. £5.50 per adult, £3.50 per child and £16 per family. Call 01588 676 060 to book.
‘Continence and Enuresis’ information for Nursery and Reception age children
A Message from Shropshire Community Health
“Hello
We know that some children can struggle with getting dry at night and in the day, and that constipation can be quite common for young people. This can make starting nursery and school a challenging time for some children and their parents/carers.
Please find attached some leaflets regarding this for your new cohort of nursery and reception aged children, which I hope they will find useful. The nursery leaflet attached is called ‘ Thinking about wee and poo now you’ve reached the age of 2’ and the Reception leaflet is called ‘Thinking about wee and poo now you’re on the way to school’
We would be very grateful if you could support us in sending these out when contacting the parents of your new intake of pupils. Please also feel free to send out to current nursery and reception children if you feel this would be useful!
If you have any enquiries from parents/carers regarding toileting then please ask them to contact our single point of access (SPOA) line on 0333 358 3328. Our School Nurse Team are available to offer initial advice and support to parents, as well as make referrals to the Continence Nurse for Paediatrics Team if further help is required.”
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant posts
We are looking for 2 x lunchtime supervisory assistants to assist our current team in securing the safety and welfare of all our children during lunchtime.
You will support the children by taking a lead in developing good behaviour through leading play activities and ensuring they have a positive lunchtime experience. Previous experience is not necessary but you will need to be reliable and committed, have an interest in working with children and be a good role model for the children by demonstrating the core values of the school – collaboration, ambition, respect, positivity, integrity and empowerment.
1 x general lunchtime supervisory assistant
1 x lunchtime supervisory assistant for a child with additional needs
To Apply:
Application forms can be collected from the school or via email from admin@shawburystmarys.co.uk and returned direct to the school for the attention of Lucy Edge, our School Business Support Manager.
The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance for the successful applicant.
Closing date: Friday 3rd June 2022 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Thursday 9th June 2022
Jubilee Celebrations
We will be celebrating the Queens Jubilee on Thursday 26th May during the afternoon, 1pm to 3pm. A letter has come home with details regarding the afternoon.
The parent fundraising group will be setting up 10 stations for each class to attend in turn. These will include fun games, colouring, sporty games and refreshments, plus a stall selling snap bands, tattoos, cakes and sweets.
We are asking for a voluntary contribution of £2 per child which will include a drink and pack of crisps. Please pay your £2 on Arbor.
Children can bring money on the day to purchase cakes – 20p, tattoos – 20p, sweets – 20p and snap bands – £1.
We are in need of parent helpers to come and help oversee on some of the stations. If you are free on the afternoon, and would like to help, please let the school office know.
We are also looking for donations of cakes for the cake sale. Please drop off at the school office from Wednesday 25th May.
We are all looking forward to the event.
Supporting Mental Health of Children, Young People and Families
This week the focus is on supporting the mental health of children, young people and families who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual abuse. There are a range of resources to support children, staff and parents. There is also information about R;pple, an online tool that searches for harmful content. For example, if someone searches for suicide methods, the site will show messages of hope and a range of support numbers for the person to call. It was established after a member of the family died by suicide.
Domestic Abuse
https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/
https://parentwise.campaign.gov.uk/
https://homeoffice.brandworkz.com/bms/albums/?
album=2786&lightboxAccessID=585AD0E9-8280-4418-A1AD0F14EFC7CFB2
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help
Sexual Abuse
https://sexualabusesupport.campaign.gov.uk/?utm_campaign=it_still_matters
R;pple – digital tool that searches for harmful content online and offers support to anyone searching methods for suicide
R;pple is a digital tool, which if a user searches for harmful content online, they will first be guided through a filter of breathing exercises and then very simple, uncluttered and calmly presented strategies and forums, help lines and mental health services they can access both now and longer term: accompanied with messages of hope and encouragement to keep safe. It’s a free tool for the education sector and parents.
There is a pre-recorded deep dive into what R;pple is and how it works (including a demo) which you can watch here.
Useful Links
Clubs Information
Unfortunately the following after school clubs have been cancelled this Thursday due to staff training.
Choir – this will now take place on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime.
Gardening Club
Drama Club
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Year 5 group 1 Art Club has already finished for this half term.
