Well done to Florence, Milo, Eddie and Finlay who managed Bomere Heath’s best ever finish of 16th (out of 100 teams) at the Wrekin College Maths Challenge on Friday 14th September. The mathematicians speedily solved problems and calculations for 90 minutes in the Sports Hall at Wrekin College (Wellington). We were up against some tough opposition and are very proud of their achievements!
Communications
Messy Church
Messy Church
Friday, 12th October, 2018
Bomere Mission Church
3.15pm- 5pm
Come and enjoy crafts, games, worship time and tea together
All Welcome!
This event is hosted by Leaton Church
Curate, Severn Loop Parishes, Shrewsbury
RAF Cosford event
RAF Cosford Event:
Museum shares RAF Stories through a series of talks
Date: 4 Oct / 8 Nov / 5 Dec 2018
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Cost: FREE (advanced booking recommended)
Location: National Cold War Exhibition Lecture Theatre, RAF Museum Cosford
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is introducing a series of talks later this year, sharing the inspirational stories of RAF personnel who have played an important role in shaping the service during its first 100 years.
These new talks are an extension of the RAF Stories project launched by the RAF Museum earlier this year as part of the RAF’s Centenary celebrations and commemorations. RAF Stories is a digital online collection, accessible globally by anyone wishing to share and explore engaging, historical and contemporary stories of people’s personal connections to the RAF and the service’s influences on their lives.
In the RAF’s 100th year, the project is already capturing the spirit of what it means to be part of the RAF family and the community of servicemen and servicewomen spread across the globe, supporting and relying on each other both professionally and personally. The forthcoming talks are an opportunity for interested members of the public to hear first-hand, just some of the great stories already captured by the project. Held in the Museum’s National Cold War Exhibition Lecture Theatre, each evening talk will have a key guest speaker focusing on different topics, held on the following dates:
4 October: Candida Adkins
Daughter of famous female spitfire pilot Jackie Moggridge, Candida Adkins, will share stories about her mother. After becoming the first woman to do a parachute jump in South Africa, Jackie travelled to England when the war broke out. She joined the ATA where she flew 72 different types of aircraft and was given the Kings Commendation for valuable services in the Air. She later joined the WRAFVR, got her Wings and went on to fly commercially, as an airline captain.
8 November: Ayla Holdom
Former Search and Rescue Sea King pilot, Ayla Holdom became the first openly transgender pilot in the British Armed Forces in 2011. Ayla will share stories about her selection, Search & Rescue, her challenging moments and her RAF family, which included HRH The Duke of Cambridge.
5 December: Peter Ramrayka
Peter Ramrayka was born in what was then colonial British Guiana (now Guyana). The grandson of indentured Indian labourers, he was brought up to believe that, despite his Indian cultural heritage, Britain was, in fact, the ‘Mother Country’. With a steely ambition to become a lawyer, he travelled to England in 1961. He joined the Royal Air Force as an option to both work and study. This led to successful careers and endeavours: the National Health Service; the Magistracy; political activist; Mission Director of a flying teaching eye hospital and much more.
RAF Museum Community Engagement Officer: RAF Stories, Jess Boydon said:
“We’re delighted to offer visitors at the RAF Museum Cosford the exciting opportunity to hear first-hand some of the inspirational and ground-breaking recollections from former RAF personnel and their families about their RAF journey. They have fascinating stories to tell, ranging from a female Spitfire Pilot given the Kings Commendation having flown over 70 different aircraft types, to the first openly transgender pilot in the British Armed Forces, highlighting the inclusivity and diversity of the Royal Air Force.
The talks are free to attend and are a snapshot of some of the widely diverse RAF Stories we have collected over the last 18 months. So far, we have collected stories about courage, love, tragedy, friendship, bravery, triumph, humour, happiness, sadness and everything in between, which expand and enrich our understanding of the RAF today. We believe everyone has or knows someone who has an RAF story and we would encourage people to download the RAF Stories app and share theirs alongside others that tell the story of the RAF.”
The talks taking place on 4 October, 8 November and 5 December 2018 start at 7pm, lasting approximately 1 hour, including time for questions. They are free to attend, but as spaces are limited, visitors are advised to book their tickets in advance via the Museum’s website www.rafmuseumorg/cosford to avoid disappointment.
For anyone who would like to contribute to the RAF Stories project, the new RAF Stories App is available to download for free, where you can discover and share the stories of others, or record and upload your own using your mobile device, keeping the story alive and relevant for generations to come. Visit www.rafstories.org for more details.
The RAF Stories project is proudly supported by National Lottery Players through the Heritage Lottery Fund. It is part of the RAF Museum’s RAF Centenary Programme across its two sites in London and Cosford.
School Council Elections
Pupils from Year 1 up to Year 6 have been tasked with writing their letters of application for the upcoming School Council Elections.
The Committees are:
- Eco
- Teaching and Learning
- Worship
- Healthy Helpers
- Fun and Games
Elections will take place on Friday 14th September 2018 and new School Council members will be announced during the following week.
Good luck!
Online Safety
This free guide for parents & carers covers what they need to know about the game to help safeguard their children from potential online risks including; online payments, in-game chat, addiction, fake accounts and more. Please help us spread the message by retweeting our FIFA guide for parents & carers here: https://twitter.com/natonlinesafety/status/1037317637339054081
Many thanks for your continued support and for helping us to achieve a safer online world for children!
The National Online Safety Team
National Online Safety
T: 0800 368 8061
E: hello@nationalonlinesafety.com
W: www.nationalonlinesafety.com
School finishing time
Please see attached letter re new end-of-day arrangementsfinishing time change Bomere
The New School Year 2018/2019
We are happy to welcome back pupils to school at 8.50am on Tuesday 4th September 2018. We look forward to seeing our existing pupils, who are moving into their new year groups, and those who are new to the school, including our new Reception children. We also welcome Mrs Roberts as the new Deputy Headteacher and Miss Lloyd-Jones as a new class teacher.
Classes:
Pimhill – Mrs Foster – Reception and Year One
Haughmond – Mrs Gregory – Year One and Year Two
Grinshill – Mrs Roberts – Year Two and Year Three
Stiperstones- Miss Lloyd-Jones – Year Four and Year Five
Wrekin – Mr Field – Year Five and Year Six
Entrance to school:
Pupils in Early Year and Key Stage One – Pimhill and Haughmond Classes with Mrs Foster and Mrs Gregory – should enter via the Key Stage One entrance.
Pupils in Key Stage Two – Mrs Roberts’ Grinshill Class, Miss Lloyd-Jones’ Stiperstones Class and Mr Field’s Wrekin Class – should enter via the main playground gate and line up by the doors, as instructed by their teachers.
Dinners:
All pupils in Early Years and Key Stage One are entitled to a Free School Meal. All other pupils are encouraged to choose a school meal at £2.20 each. Pupils may also choose to bring their own packed lunch, which can be kept in the school hall.
Discussions with teachers:
The start of the term is usually an exciting time for pupils, parents and teachers, however we do appreciate that for some pupils, they may have some worries or there maybe family news to discuss in school. Please arrange to see you child’s teacher via the school office (Mrs Winwood) at the earliest opportunity.
Homework and Spellings:
By the end of the first week of term, teachers will begin to notify pupils and parents of homework and spellings by using their Class Pages on the school website.
Asthma and other medical needs
Please be aware that it is vitally important that parents and carers provide a working and ‘in-date’ inhaler for pupils who suffer with asthma. Please send this in on the first day of term. If your child does have any other medical needs, especially new pupils and new medical issues, please inform the school office.
PE Kits
Pupils should bring in their PE Kits at the start of term – A white t-shirt, black or navy blue shorts and black or navy blue socks (pupils may also bring a sweatshirt and joggers for colder weather). It is expected that pupils bring in PE Kits for every lesson. Swimming lessons take place in Spring Term – parents will be advised accordingly.
School Uniform
Do you need school uniform ready for the new school year in September?
Please remember we use:
School Shop Direct
Uniforms, PE and swimming bags, and book bags are available from the school’s uniform supplier, ‘The School Shop’ – 01743 440 449
School Shop Direct
Unit 17-18 Sundorne Trade Park
Featherbed Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY1 4NS
United Kingdom
Autumn Term 2018
We hope you are having a lovely summer holiday.
Please remember that school will re-open to pupils on Tuesday 4th September 2018.
Teachers and Mrs Winwood will be in school on Monday 3rd of September for a PD Day.