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Belvidere Primary School
Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians
It is difficult to believe that we have already reached the halfway point of the academic year. This week, the whole school has been engaged in activities for Children’s Mental Health Week, an annual event that aims to shine a spotlight on the importance of young people’s emotional wellbeing. Established to encourage children to talk openly about how they feel, the week promotes strategies that help them develop resilience, confidence, and positive mental health. Each year centres around a national theme, and activities typically focus on helping children recognise their emotions, build healthy relationships, and understand where to turn for support.
On Wednesday, Mrs Kennard shared the Picture News assembly, which explored this year’s focus on mental health through an age‑appropriate current‑affairs story. The assembly encouraged pupils to think about the importance of checking in with themselves and others, recognising when something doesn’t feel quite right, and understanding that talking to a trusted adult can make a significant difference. The key message was that mental health is just as important as physical health, and small actions—such as kindness, movement, and mindfulness—can help us look after our wellbeing every day.
Our Year 5 pupils also had a fantastic opportunity to deepen their understanding when they were visited by Mr Tisdale from Shrewsbury Town in the Community. He led a classroom-based session exploring what mental health means, why it matters, and practical strategies to support emotional wellbeing. After break, he took the children for a more active session, helping them to link movement, teamwork, and physical activity with feeling good mentally. Many pupils spoke very positively about the experience and were able to identify specific techniques they could use in their own lives.
It was lovely to see so many of you at our Parents’ Evenings on Tuesday and Wednesday. These occasions are always a highlight of the year, offering parents and carers the chance to celebrate their child’s hard work and achievements. If the available appointment slots didn’t fit into your schedule, please do get in touch with your child’s class teacher to arrange an alternative time. Understanding how best to support your child at home can make a huge difference to their academic progress and confidence in school.
The week ended on a real high with our Valentine’s Bingo, which brought the curtain down on the first half of the year. It was an evening full of fun, laughter, and community spirit. As always, I am incredibly grateful to the Friends for their hard work in organising the event, and to all of you who came along to support it.
Some of you may have noticed the new Belvidere P.E. kit displayed in the school hall from Wednesday. This can now be ordered using the link that has been shared separately. Please note that the existing P.E. kit remains perfectly suitable and will be phased out gradually so that families are not faced with unnecessary costs.
The second half of the academic year is always an action‑packed one. We are already looking forward to a wide range of events and opportunities for the children, including Sports Day, Year 3’s Reading the Game, the end‑of‑year trip, Year 6 leavers activities, the Summer Fair, and a number of class trips across the school. As we like to say: Miss school… Miss out!
Wishing you all a wonderful and restful half-term.
Best wishes,
Mr G. Jones
Belvidere Stars of the Week
A huge well done to our Stars of the Week!
Belvidere House Points
Jewellery
Please can we remind parents that children who have their ears pierced should only be wearing studs to school.
No other jewellery should be worn in school.
Headlice
Arbor Balances
Please can we remind parents that Arbor balances are kept up to date.
We truly value the flexibility we currently offer, allowing families to pay in arrears. However, if outstanding balances are not cleared promptly, we may be left with no choice but to move to a pre-payment system, as many other schools have already done.
We understand that times are challenging, and we are more than happy to discuss payment plans or offer support where needed. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office in confidence if you require assistance.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Term Dates 2025/2026 & 2026/2027
Please see the link below for the term dates for this and next academic year.
These have also been updated on our website under the parent toolbox section.
Important Dates for the Diary!
We have produced a timetable for all school events for the year.
Please follow the link below so you can put the dates in your diaries!
Please check regularly as amendments are made through out the term.
Valentines Lunch
'Belvidere Bites Cafeteria' Menus
Please find below the link to the school menu.
After half term we will be on Week 3 of the menu!
Please follow the link below to see if you are eligible for Free School Meals. The link also goes through how to apply.
First Aid Messages
If your child has required first aid in school, we will send a message on Arbor to report the accident and any treatment (if required) given by 3.30pm.
Should we feel that a telephone call is required/more appropriate, then instead of an Arbor message, we will contact you to talk to you.
Breakfast & Afterschool Club
The booking form for next term is now closed.
Please ensure accounts are settled in full by Sunday 22nd February (exception to this is those that use the tax free childcare account for wraparound care). Places are not guaranteed if there are outstanding balances.
A reminder, our Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am - 8.30am (Monday - Thursday) and 7.00am - 8.30am (Friday)
Children can be dropped off between 7.30am and 7.45am (Monday - Thursday) and 7.00am - 7.45am (Friday) by coming to the office and ringing the bell.
Afterschool Club runs from 3.15pm - 5.30pm (Monday - Thursday) 3.15pm - 5.00pm (Friday)
To collect your child from afterschool club, please can parents/carers come to Reception and ring the bell on the wall and your child/ren will be brought to you.
Afterschool Clubs
We are delighted to offer the following clubs for next term. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Payment must be made via Arbor to guarantee your child's place.
| Year Group(s) | Afterschool Club | Day & Time | Cost |
|
KS2 Girls (Years 3,4,5 & 6)
|
Fitness Club |
Monday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 23rd February - 16th March) |
£8.00 |
|
Year 5
|
Robotics - max 4 places! (Priority given to those children who have not attended this club before) |
Monday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 23rd February - 16th March) |
£8.00 |
|
Years 2 - 6
|
Learn to play the recorder (for pupils who registered previously to continue for their 'belts') |
Thursday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 26th February - 19th March) |
£8.00 |
|
Years 1 & 2
|
Striking & Fielding Club |
Thursday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 26th February - 19th March)
|
£8.00 |
|
KS2 Boys (Years 3,4,5 & 6)
|
Striking & Fielding Club |
Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 27th February - 20th March ) |
£8.00 |
| Years 2 - 6 | Performance Club |
Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 9th January - 20th March) (no session 13th February - PD Day) |
£18.00 |
Children are to come into school in their PE kit on the day that they are going to an afterschool sports club.
Screen Time Information
PACC (Parent Carer Council Shropshire)
PACC’s Healthy Lives Holiday Programme
Easter and School Half-Terms (Shropshire Term dates) - Activity sessions for 8-14 year old's and 14-25 years old's.
Summer- Activity sessions for 8-14 year old's and 14-25 years old's, all- age family activities, increased offer for children and young people with complex needs.
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Nut free School
A reminder that we are a nut free school. We have children with severe allergies so we ask that nut products are not brought in lunch boxes or for snacks.
Class Structure 2025/2026
| Elm Class (Reception) | Miss Jackson |
| Ash Class (Reception & Year 1) | Mr Teague |
| Willow Class (Year 1 & 2) | Mr Morris |
| Oak Class (Year 2) | Mrs Williams & Miss Howard |
| Maple Class (Year 3) | Mrs Heath |
| Beech Class (Year 4) | Mrs Kennard |
| Cedar Class (Year 5) | Miss Lloyd-Jenkins |
| Birch Class (Year 6) | Mrs Duncan |
PE Days
The table below shows each classes PE days for this term.
Please continue to ensure that the children come to school in their PE kits on these days.
| Class | PE Days |
| Elm | Wednesday & Friday |
| Ash | Monday & Friday |
| Willow |
Wednesday & Friday |
| Oak | Tuesday & Friday |
| Maple | Tuesday & Friday |
| Beech | Wednesday (Swimming) & Friday |
| Cedar | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Birch | Monday & Thursday |
Shropshire Parenting Helpline and Workshops
Shropshire Family Information Service
Please follow the link below to the Shropshire Family Information Services newsletter for February
STFC February Half Term Club
Brightstar
Actio
Rugby
Junior Park Run
Junior Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds) and would be great training for any child who wishes to keep fit, take up running or for those who sign up for the Shropshire Half Marathon
Please see the link below for more information
Shrewsbury Park Run Information
Kickstars
Shropshire Music Service
Astons Kickboxing Academy
Shrewsbury Hockey Club
Martial Arts Taster Sessions
