Village Pump Edition 135 (Apr - May 2018)

News from Christ Church C.E. Primary School
Learning, Listening, Living
Did you know that volunteering has been recommended by the NHS? Numerous scientific studies have shown
that people who volunteer are healthier and feel more positive about life than those who don’t volunteer.
The NHS estimates that an amazing 44% of you volunteer at least once a year for something outside of your
work, family or home. Thank you to all of you who are already volunteers!
As a school we welcome volunteers in a number of capacities:
Reading Support – we have valued volunteers who come into school for a
couple of hours each week and talk to children about books and hear them
read. The children love it.
Governors –the school’s ‘critical friend’ asking questions about the education
we provide for children and making sure that we use public funds wisely.
Open the Book team – coming into school every Monday to share a Bible story
with the children through drama and storytelling.
If you would like to volunteer there are opportunities, please be in touch. In
particular, our Governing Body has space for a co-opted member and we are
looking for someone with current or past experience in either education or
business. Other governors are very supportive and this could be a great way of
investing in our children and is looked on favourably by many employers. If you
want to find out about governors or other ways of volunteering do contact the
School Office. As with all work with children, a DBS check is required (criminal
records) and we provide training and support to help you enjoy the role.
For the summer term the whole school has an ‘Animals’ theme
and we are looking forward to a visit from ‘The Animal Man’ with
reptiles and insects, at the start of term and a visit to the Safari
Park, later in the summer.
Red Class: Year R and Year 1
Red Class are thinking about Jungle animals.
Green Class: Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4
Green Class are studying animals and plants in different habitats.
Yellow Class: Year 4, Year 5 and Y6
Yellow Class are thinking about life cycles. We are also working on a joint Primary Stars programme with
Shrewsbury Town Football Club for a day a week
Remember we are the catchment school for many villages: Cressage, Cross Houses, Harley, Cound,
Coundmoor and Sheinton but we also have children attending from further afield. We work closely with
Childrensworld UK who are onsite and offer an “Outstanding” (Ofsted) nursery and wrap-around childcare
for before/after school and the holidays. Ring the office for more details on 01952 510383.
Tracey Cansdale, Headteacher
@ChristChurchsy5
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