Friday 13th October 2023
Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians
We hope that everyone has had a good week.
Parents' Evening
Parents' Evening will take place on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th October between 3.30pm and 7.00pm.
Please book your appointment through Arbor.
The booking system will close on Sunday 22nd October at 6.00pm.
We kindly request, where possible, parents attend on their own without their child/ren.
Halloween Disco
Children can wear 'spooky' clothes if they wish to
Breakfast & Afterschool Club
The booking form for next half term is now available.
Please complete and return to admin@belvidere-pri.shropshire.sch.uk no later than Monday 23rd October 2023.
We can not guarantee any places for forms received after this date.
Autumn Term Booking form (Word Version)
Autumn Term Booking Form (PDF version)
Please clear all outstanding balances before Thursday 26th October
School Photos
Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Sunday 22nd October. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk
If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).
Secondary Application deadline – 31 October 2023
The closing date for secondary applications is 31 October 2023 which falls in the half-term holidays. If you have not already done so, we encourage you to submit an application as soon as possible but before the deadline date. This will ensure that if you encounter any problems, you can be supported/helped and to submit your application on time. There is no grace period for late applications. The link for the website is – Transferring to secondary school | Shropshire Council
The School Admissions Team strongly encourage parents to name three preferences, particularly if you reside in the Shrewsbury area. Please see the Parents’ Guide to Education in Shropshire Booklet for further information. The link to the document is Parents' guide to education | Shropshire Council
If you have already made an application and wish to add additional preferences please contact school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk
Nasal Flu vaccinations
On Monday 27th November, the Flu Immunisation team will be visiting school to administer all children from Reception to Year 6 this years Nasal Flu Vaccine.
Consent forms will be sent home on the 10th November. Please complete ALL relevant parts and return to school no later than Friday 24th November.
We require a completed form for ALL children even if consent is not given.
Education Welfare Officer Visit
This week we had a visit from our EWO to review our attendance.
We now require medical evidence of any doctor/dentist appointments that are booked during the school day. Either an appointment card or a reminder text of the booked appointment will be fine.
A reminder that holidays taken during term time are not able to be authorised.
Multi Sports
The multi sports club on a Monday will now be also open to Year 1 children.
If your child wishes to take part, please book and pay for your place via Arbor.
Early Help at Sunflower House
Shropshire Early Help team have a family drop in centre that parents can attend for free information, advice and support on a variety of areas. Please see poster below or contact the office for further information.
Breakfast Club
A reminder that Breakfast Club drop off is between 7.45am and 8am each morning. There is a member of staff on the gate only during these times.
Due to staffing, pupils arriving outside of these times may not be accepted.
PE Days
The table below shows each classes PE days.
Please continue to ensure that the children come to school in their PE kits on these days.
Class | PE Days |
Elm | Thursday & Friday |
Ash | Thursday & Friday |
Willow | Tuesday & Friday |
Oak | Monday & Friday |
Maple | Monday (swimming) & Wednesday |
Beech | Wednesday & Thursday |
Birch (Year 5) | Monday & Friday |
Cedar (Year 6) | Monday (swimming) & Friday |
School Meals
Please can we ask that any outstanding balances are settled as soon as possible.
All school lunches are required to be paid for in advance.