Headteacher’s Message 16.12.2022
We’ve reached the end of a busy, enjoyable term at Apley. Our school improvement advisor and the Local Authority Quality Assurance advisor have been into school over the last few weeks, talking to children in lessons and looking at books and both have commented on the calm, purposeful environment and the good quality of education and provision that we have at Apley. I’d like to say a huge thank you to our staff team who have worked so hard, as always, to deliver the best they can for our children.
Just a few of the positives from this term, the new Forest School Area has been a huge success which our Reception, Year 2, Year 5 and Forest School club have enjoyed this term, our Sporting curriculum and sports activity offer has returned to pre-pandemic levels with children being able to take part in either whole school sporting events such as the recent World Cup and Santa Dash activities or being able to represent school in competitions, Bonnie, the Dog mentor, has joined our team and is already having a positive impact on wellbeing and our parent reading sessions and family lunches have been really well attended and enjoyed by everyone.
Just this week, we have a lot to celebrate: Congratulations to Farrah and Ruby from Year 6 who created their own Christmas safety assembly and delivered it in the whole school assembly on Monday. Again, a brilliant example of how independent, resourceful and respectful our children are. The KS1 Christmas show, Baarmy Bethlehem, was a resounding success and it was an absolute delight to be able to deliver this to a full audience again. Thanks to the staff and children for their hard work.
Well done to everyone who has received a Headteacher Award this week, what a lovely way to end the term:
Harper W, Kian P, Aaron W, Elbie S, Rory P, Esmae T, Oliver L, Macey-Mai M
Ruby-Mae B, Henry T, Hollie-Jessica R, Alfie B, Dexter P, Sydney G
Finally, thank you to our parents and carers for your continued support this term. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas break and a Happy New Year.
Mrs E. Smith
Winter Water Safety
Lunchtime Supervisor Awards 16.12.2022
Congratulations to the following children who have received a Lunchtime Supervisor Award this week. This week’s children have been nominated by our wonderful Lunchtime Team:
Shauni S, Logan B, Maevie T, Talisha E, Lily L, Melody E, Aaron A, Jesse S,
Simona B, Macey Mai M, Zara K, Araya K
Well done to everyone who received an award this week!
Read Easy
Do you know someone who would like to learn to read or improve their reading skills? We might be able to help.
Read Easy UK is a registered charity set up in 2011 that supports volunteers to set up local groups to help their communities. There are currently over 70 affiliated groups in the UK.
The Telford and Wrekin group affiliated with Read Easy UK in October 2019 and there is a great team of enthusiastic volunteers on board. We provide free, confidential, one to one reading coaching to those who are 18 years old or over and would like to improve their reading skills.
We know that approximately 16,000* people in Telford and Wrekin struggle with everyday reading – prescriptions, bills, bus timetables, recipes etc……. and we’re passionate about changing that.
*The national average figure for those who have poor literacy is 16.4%, but in the West Midlands it is 22.3% (Pro Bono Economics).
What do I need to do?
Contact either the group’s Coordinator, Melanie, by phone on 07854 556860 or email using tewrcoordinator@readeasy.org.uk or the group’s Team Leader, Claire, by phone on 07941 515220 or email using tewrleader@readeasy.org.uk
For more information please get in touch, we look forward to speaking with you soon.
Visit us online – www.readeasy.org.uk
© Read Easy UK. All Read Easy groups are legally and financially independent local organisations, affiliated to Read Easy UK (Registered charity 1151288)
Times Table Rockstar’s 16.12.2022
This week’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd top users for each year group are:
Year 1: Hukam M, Theo P, Kim O
Year 2: Bobby H, Theo C, Imogen C
Year 3: Gabby U, Rory P, Rania C
Year 4: Sunainah T, Macey-Mai M, Mehreen W
Year 5: Ben F, Jacob K, Sabrina S
Year 6: Muhammad m, Finlay C, Aaron O
Beam Christmas opening hours – Emotional Health and Well being support
Christmas opening times are as follows:
Tuesday 20 December 2022
9 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BP
10am-6pm
Thursday 22 December 2022
9 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BP
10am-6pm
Friday 23 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023
Offices closed
Drop in and email responses closes
Tuesday 3 January 2023
9 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BP
10am-6pm
Thursday 5 January 2023
9 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BP
10am-6pm
Saturday 7 January 2023
9 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, TF1 1BP
10am-2pm
Last sessions are held approx. 45 mins before closing time.
For updates and more information, follow Beam on Instagram @shropshirebeam or visit the website.
Merry Christmas from Hadley & Leegomery SNT
Thank you all for your support and partnership working this year to make H&L a safer place to live & visit.
Congratulations to Joseph M who was a winner of the Christmas Card competition along with 3 other entries from Apley Wood, Millbrook & HLC:
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Hadley & Leegomery Safer Neighbourhood Team.
Value of the Month – December
Year 2 Forest School
This morning we were extremely busy making some houses out of cardboard boxes as we were going to Forest School to recreate The Great Fire of London.
Before burning the houses, the children enjoyed toasting marshmallows for their s’mores and drinking hot chocolate.
They also got chance to explore the forest school area which they thoroughly enjoyed.
What a fantastic way to finish the term off – thank you Mr Yardley!
Baarmy Bethlehem – 15.12.2022
What fantastic performances from the children in Key Stage 1 today! You blew everyone’s socks off and your teachers are extremely proud of you all!
Well done!
