There will be an October Holiday Club at The Gower in St Georges on 26th, 27th and 28th October, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for primary school aged children.
The club will include a range of sports, games and activities, with a hot lunch provided.
Sessions are free for children eligible for free school meals.
Families can find out more at hhah.telford.gov.uk or email holidayactivityhub@telford.gov.uk to book.
The Health Protection Hub have asked us to share the message below with you ahead of the nurses visiting school to vaccinate the children against flu.
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Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia – every winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies, anyone who’s pregnant and older people.
Here are 5 reasons to consent to your child having the flu vaccination:
Please keep an eye out for emails from the NHS regarding this vaccination and complete the forms online as soon as possible.
If you have any queries or concerns, please email HealthProtectionHub@telford.gov.uk
Please see attached details of a Half Term Club run by EKO- our Forest School Provider. There are some funded places for children in receipt of Free School Meals.
Apply for school place now
Parents and carers of children who are due to start primary or secondary school next September can now apply for their school place.
Children born between September 2022 and August 2023 will be due to start primary school in September next year (2027).
To ensure those children are allocated a school place, parents and carers must have applied to Telford & Wrekin Council by 15 January 2027.
Children born between September 2015 and August 2016 are due to start secondary school next year and parents and carers have until 31 October 2026 to apply for their school place.
Applications for children with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) should be submitted by 31 October 2026, regardless of whether they are starting primary or secondary education.
More information on applying for a school place is available at https://www.telford.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/
Watch a quick easy guide to primary school admissions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgA7iZSgHlk
Watch a quick easy guide to secondary school admissions – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65rpJarFWr0
Although the weather remains warm, it is much cooler than last week’s heatwave. We continue to have several measures in place to ensure that all children remain comfortable throughout the school day, including:
* Regular breaks.
* Access to Forest School.
* Shaded areas for learning and play.
* Cool classrooms with fans.
* Blinds lowered where appropriate to help keep classrooms cool.
* Plenty of hydration breaks and access to drinking water throughout the day.
The children and staff are coping really well. Teachers have even been allowing children to cool their feet in trays of water if they become too warm, which has been a great success!
To help everyone stay comfortable, we have also relaxed our uniform expectations this week. However, we would like to remind families that football shirts, cropped tops, strappy tops and cycling shorts are not appropriate for school.
We are also looking forward to our ice cream treat tomorrow, which we know the children are excited about.
A big thank you to everyone who has donated outgrown or unwanted school uniform. We really appreciate your generosity and support for our school community. The donated uniform will be available for families to help themselves to on Thursday. Thank you for helping us to recycle and reuse school uniform.
Finally, as you begin preparing for September, please remember to follow the expectations outlined in our school uniform policy when purchasing new school uniform and PE kit. You can find the policy using the link below.
https://wombridgeprimary.co.uk/home/joining/uniform/
Thank you for your continued support.
HOLIDAY CLUB
The Summer HAF Club, will run at Gower St George’s throughout the holiday period.
The programme is fully funded for children who receive Free School Meals, meaning they can attend completely free of charge. There are also a limited number of parent-paid spaces available for families who do not qualify for FSM but would still like their children to take part.
The club will offer a mix of sports, creative activities, enrichment sessions, and a daily nutritious meal. The aim is to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment where children can stay active, make friends, and enjoy positive holiday experiences.
At our school, we are committed to helping children grow into kind, respectful and confident young people, both in school and online.
As children spend more time using the internet, watching videos and playing games, they may occasionally come across content that promotes unkind or unfair ideas about boys, girls, men or women. We want to help families understand this and feel confident talking about it at home.
What is online misogyny?
Misogyny means showing prejudice, disrespect or hatred towards women and girls.
Most primary-aged children will not actively search for this type of content. However, they may encounter it through online videos, gaming platforms, older siblings, or social media clips that are shared widely.
Children of this age are naturally curious and may repeat things they have heard without fully understanding what they mean. This makes calm conversations at home and school especially important.
Our aim is to help children:
* Treat everyone with kindness and respect.
* Think carefully about what they see and hear online.
* Understand that not everything on the internet is true or appropriate.
* Build positive friendships and healthy relationships.
* Feel confident speaking to a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable or confused.
This work forms part of our wider approach to online safety, personal development and promoting our school values.
How can you as parents help?
You do not need to know every app or online trend. The most important thing is keeping communication open.
You could:
* Ask your child what they enjoy watching or playing online.
* Watch videos or play games with them occasionally.
* Encourage them to ask questions if they hear something that feels unkind or confusing.
* Remind them that people online sometimes say things simply to get attention or more views.
* Reinforce that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their gender.
Simple questions such as:
* “What did you think about that?”
* “How do you think that would make someone feel?”
* “Would we say that to someone at school?”
can help children develop critical thinking in an age-appropriate way.
To support your child’s online wellbeing, consider:
* Using age-appropriate apps, games and websites.
* Keeping devices in shared family spaces where possible.
* Setting appropriate parental controls.
* Encouraging a balance of screen time, outdoor play and family activities.
* Talking regularly about staying safe and being kind online.
Children learn best when school and home work together. By encouraging respectful behaviour, open conversations and safe online habits, we can help children develop the confidence to make positive choices both online and offline.
If you have any questions about online safety or would like further advice, please contact your child ‘s class teacher via Dojo. We are always happy to help.
Oakengates has opened a fantastic, brand new library. pop along with your child and sign up, it’s free!
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Children can borrow 10 books each for 3 weeks, then return and choose another 10!
Get reading!!
https://www.telford.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library/turning-pages-oakengates-library/
This research is looking into support for parent carers of children with a learning disability or developmental delay.
About the DAISY Study:
Researchers are exploring whether a digital parent support program called Stepping Stones Online can help behaviours that challenge in children with a learning disability or developmental delay. This study is called The Digital Family Support study – DAISY.
Stepping Stones Online is an online program for parent/carers of a child with a learning disability. It covers:
Who Can Take Part?
We are looking for parents/carers who:
• Have a child aged 2–11 years with a learning disability or developmental delay
Wombridge Primary School
Hartshill,
Oakengates,
Telford,
TF2 6AN
Tel: 01952 388040
Head Teacher: Mrs E Solomon
School Business Manager: Mrs Louise Jenner
