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Belvidere Primary School
Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful week.
Today has been a much calmer Friday than last week, but I must say how lovely it was to see so many families and friends enjoying our very first Colour Run. The children’s smiling faces said it all! Thankfully, the weather was on our side—just imagine if it had been 24 hours later!
Cricket England Workshops
On Monday, our KS2 classes took part in a Cricket England workshop. These sessions will continue every Monday until half term. It was fantastic to see the children developing their skills under the guidance of such talented coaches.
Bowling Club Visit
On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Bowling Club at Shrewsbury Sports Village. Sixteen children, accompanied by family members, enjoyed a taster session in the sport. They returned to school full of enthusiasm, sharing how much they had enjoyed the experience. Well done to everyone involved—trying something new is always a great achievement!
Football Fixture at Wilfred Owen School
Thursday marked our first football fixture of the year. Our boys played brilliantly, showing great teamwork and support for one another. It was a joy to see them represent the school so well and finishing in a very credible third position.
Phonics Workshop
Thank you to all parents and carers who attended our phonics workshop this week. If you weren’t able to join us, please keep an eye out for the information packs being sent home. These contain helpful tips on how to support your child’s reading journey. As with all skills, practice is key. Setting aside time each day and showing your child how much you value reading can make a big difference—there are no shortcuts to success!
KS2 Reading Workshop
Unfortunately, we had to postpone our KS2 Reading Workshop due to low attendance, with only six families initially indicating they could join. To ensure more families have the opportunity to benefit from this valuable session, we are rescheduling the workshop for Thursday 16th October.
There will be two time slots available: 3:30pm and 5:30pm, which you can select by following the link below. Sign-ups will be available from today.
We strongly encourage you to attend and make the most of this opportunity to learn how best to support your child’s reading journey.
KS2 Reading Workshop booking link
Arbor Balances Reminder
As we approach our financial review in early October, please ensure that all meal and club payments are up to date on Arbor. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
A Note on Communication
We’ve recently had a few incidents where parents have contacted other families directly—via phone or social media—regarding school matters. While we understand that concerns can arise, we kindly ask that you contact the school directly if you feel something may have been missed or not communicated. This allows us to investigate appropriately and ensure that all parties are supported.
Contacting other families without going through the correct communication channels can lead to unnecessary worry or stress. We pride ourselves on maintaining clear and open lines of communication with parents and carers, and we appreciate your continued support with this.
Thank you for your understanding in this sensitive matter.
Wishing you all a restful weekend.
Warm regards,
Mr G. Jones
Belvidere Stars of the Week
A huge well done to our Stars of the Week!
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.
Headlice
We have some 'unwanted' visitors in school.
Please can we ask that you check your children's hair and treat if necessary
Healthcare / Medical Conditions - Reminder
Healthcare plan forms have been sent home to those children who we are aware of a medical condition.
Please can we ask that these forms are completed and returned no later than Monday 29th September once received so we can update our records accordingly.
Thank you to those that have already returned them.
If your child no longer has a medical condition, please let the office know by emailing admin@belvidere-pri.shropshire.sch.uk
Term Dates 2025/2026
Please see the link below for the term dates for the 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.
Reception 2026 Open Days
Please see the flyer below for our Open Days for Reception 2026.
'Belvidere Bites Cafeteria' Menus
Please find below the link to the school menu.
Next week we will be on Week 1 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.
TT Rockstars and Numbots
Here are this week's top performers...
Well done to you all!
Colour Run
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 this term is closed.
If you require places, please contact the office to see if there is availablity.
We have a number of accounts that remain outstanding. Please ensure accounts are settled in full (exception to this is those that use the tax free childcare account for wraparound care).
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) |
Girls Football |
Monday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 8th September - 13th October) |
£12.00 |
|
Year 5 |
Robotics |
Monday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 8th September - 13th October) |
£12.00 |
|
KS2 (Years 3,4,5 & 6) (FULL) |
Cross Country Club |
Tuesday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 9th September - 14th October) |
£12.00 |
|
Years 2 - 6 (FULL) |
Music Club |
Thursday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 11th September - 16th October) |
£12.00 |
|
Years 1, 2 & 3 (FULL) |
Mixed Football Club |
Thursday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 11th September - 16th October) |
£12.00 |
|
Years 4, 5 & 6 (FULL) |
Boys Football Club |
Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 12th September - 17th October) |
£12.00 |
| Years 2 - 6 | Performance Club |
Friday 3.15pm - 4.15pm (Starts 12th September - 12th December) |
£22.00 |
Children are to come into school in their PE kit on the day that they are going to an afterschool sports club.
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 |
Monday & Friday |
| Oak | Tuesday & Friday |
| Maple | Tuesday & Friday |
| Beech | Monday & Friday |
| Cedar | Monday & Thursday |
| Birch | Monday & Thursday |
Immunisations - is your child up to date?
Flu immunisation
Please follow the link below regarding Flu Immunisation.
The School Nurses will be coming into school on Wednesday 10th December to administer this years nasal vaccine.
Further information will follow nearer the time.
Let's Fish
We have been asked to share the following...
Please follow link to sign up
Severnvale
Shropshire Family Information Service
Please follow the link below to the Shropshire Family Information Services newsletter for September
Free parenting and sleep groups from September 2025
Crowmoor Baptist Church
Actio
Rugby
Libmotion
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
Mini Kickers
Martial Arts Taster Sessions
