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Belvidere Primary School

Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians

Welcome back after the half‑term break! I hope this newsletter finds you well and that everyone has enjoyed a lovely first week back.

On Tuesday, our Year 3 pupils took part in Reading the Game, an excellent literacy‑promoting initiative led by Shrewsbury Town. These interactive and incredibly enjoyable sessions will continue over the next six weeks, and we are delighted to offer this experience to the children.

Thursday was a fantastic day to work in a primary school. In the morning, our Year 4 pupils enjoyed an Anglo‑Saxon workshop, taking part in a wide range of activities linked to their new history topic. The hands‑on nature of the session ensured that this unit of work began with a real wow moment.

Year 4 then moved from history to PE, as each child joined a football team to play against Shrewsbury Catholic School. Despite the truly awful weather, the children’s enthusiasm, teamwork, and energy were wonderful to see. We look forward to organising more sporting afternoons with local schools across as many year groups as possible.

On Thursday afternoon, our Year 5 pupils took part in a bread‑making workshop. The children thoroughly enjoyed the practical element of this activity and were excited to share what they had learned.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support and contributions towards these valuable experiences. Without your generosity, many of these opportunities simply wouldn’t be possible.

Finally, it has been lovely to see some of our pupils wearing the new school PE kit. However, I must stress that the older red kit remains perfectly acceptable—there is no expectation for families to purchase the new version. After reviewing the Big Belvidere PE kit online, I’ve noticed that their top is very similar. To help reduce costs for families, if any parents of children in Year 6 wish to purchase the secondary school kit in advance, I am happy for your child to wear this kit for their PE sessions here at school.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

Kind regards,

Mr G. Jones

Belvidere Stars of the Week

A huge well done to our Stars of the Week!

TT Rockstars and Numbots

Headlice

We’ve recently had a few cases of head lice in school.

Please can we ask to take a moment to check your child’s hair and treat if needed.

Regular checks help us prevent them from spreading.

Thank you for your support.

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.

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.

Term Dates 2025 - 2026

Term Dates 2026 - 2027

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.

Important dates for the diary

'Belvidere Bites Cafeteria' Menus

Please find below the link to the school menu.

Next week, there will be a change to the menu - please see table below

Monday	Fish or Macaroni cheese
Tuesday	Kitchen closed - children will need to bring a packed lunch to school unless one has been ordered
Wednesday	Big Breakfast
Thursday	World Book Day Special Menu (see link below) World Book Day Menu
Friday	Pizza or fish

School Menu

Please follow the link below to see if you are eligible for Free School Meals. The link also goes through how to apply.

Shropshire Council FSM

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 (FULL)	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 (FULL)	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.

Easter Disco

Mothers Day Pop Up Shop

Screen Time Information

PACC (Parent Carer Council Shropshire)

PACC’s Healthy Lives Holiday Programme

We have been asked to share the following information from PACC;

PACC’s Healthy Lives Holiday Programme is now in its 4th year! Healthy Lives offers a variety of activities to support physical and mental wellbeing, providing children and young people with SEND in Shropshire with opportunities to create new friendships, catch up with friends, try new activities and be active. This year we have an increased offer running through all school holidays.

Please note a Parent Carer or PA will need to attend sessions.

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.

Some FAQ’s can be found here:

The registration form can be accessed here: https://forms.office.com/e/6KqE6BzZYZ (Please note, you only need to complete 1 registration form for the year)

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

February Newsletter

STFC Easter Holiday Club

Imogen's Easter Trail

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

Belvidere Primary School

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Belvidere Primary School

Good Afternoon Parents & Guardians

Belvidere Stars of the Week

TT Rockstars and Numbots

Headlice

Jewellery

Arbor Balances

Term Dates 2025/2026 & 2026/2027

Important Dates for the Diary!

'Belvidere Bites Cafeteria' Menus

First Aid Messages

Breakfast & Afterschool Club

Afterschool Clubs

Easter Disco

Mothers Day Pop Up Shop

Screen Time Information

PACC (Parent Carer Council Shropshire)

PACC’s Healthy Lives Holiday Programme

Nut free School

Class Structure 2025/2026

PE Days

Shropshire Parenting Helpline and Workshops

Shropshire Family Information Service

STFC Easter Holiday Club

Imogen's Easter Trail

Brightstar

Actio

Rugby

Junior Park Run

Kickstars

Shropshire Music Service

Astons Kickboxing Academy

Shrewsbury Hockey Club

Martial Arts Taster Sessions