Please find attached the Online Safety Newsletter for December 2025.
Online Safety Newsletter Primary Dec 2025_5 St John the Baptist Shropshire_27-11-2025
Author: Mrs Farmer
Celebrating Harvest with Homemade Soup!
As part of our Harvest learning, we used fresh, locally grown vegetables to create a delicious soup. Along the way, we developed important skills such as kitchen hygiene, safe cutting techniques, and peeling. It was a wonderful hands-on experience—and the soup tasted amazing!
Exploring Nature Through Art
Recently at Forest School, we discovered the work of famous artist Andy Goldsworthy, who creates stunning pieces using natural materials. Inspired by his creativity, we studied some of his artwork and then set out to design our own nature-based creations. We’re so proud of the results—take a look at what we made!
Forest School
Last week, Kris showed us how to create beautiful stars using willow branches. It was a real challenge at first, but with plenty of perseverance—and a little help from the adults—we succeeded! The results were amazing, and we’re so proud of what we achieved.
Skipping Together!
The recent skipping workshop has transformed playtimes at our school! Children from all age groups have embraced skipping with enthusiasm, enjoying both individual challenges and lively group games using the new ropes we purchased after the workshop. Over the past few weeks, we’ve loved watching their skills grow and their confidence soar. Skipping has not only brought energy and fun to the playground but has also encouraged teamwork and cooperation, leading to more harmonious and happy playtimes for everyone.
Identifying and naming shapes with 4 sides!
Hedgehog Class have been learning all about squares and rectangles today. Their first task was to sort shapes into two groups – shapes with 4 sides and shapes that do not have 4 sides.
After that, they were challenged to make a square and a rectangle using lollypop sticks. This wasn’t quite as easy as we initially thought!
School Admission Round for Reception 2026
Children can start school in reception at the beginning of the academic year following their fourth birthday. Therefore, children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 can start primary school from September 2026.
Applications should be made using the online facility. The link for this can be found on the following website – Admissions Applications.
Please note that the online facility is open from 3 November 2025. You must apply by 15 January 2026. If there’s a reason why your application is late, eg due to a house move, please email school-admissions@shropshire.gov.uk to advise – there may be exceptional reasons to be considered.
Applications received after 15 January, without exceptional reasons, are considered late. Late applications won’t be processed until all the applications received on time have been allocated. This may result in your child not being offered a school place at you preferred school.
Health Visitor Open access clinics
 Information on the open access clinics run throughout Shropshire by Health Visitors has been updated. You can find out where they are and when they run by clicking on the Shropshire Family Information Service Directory
They offer parents the chance to get their baby weighed but also to access information, advice and support on a range of topics, including:
Please promote these great clinics to parents who may benefit from attending. Parents who would like support but are unable to get to a session, can also get help by calling 0333 358 3654 or texting the team on 07520 635212. |
Early Help Coffee and Chat Drop Ins
 It’s fair to say that all parents from time to time need some help and support with issues that impact on family life. There is help and support available in Shropshire through our Early Help coffee and chat drop ins – some of which are also stay and play sessions.
You can get free Information, advice and support on all aspects of family life, at our Family Drop-Ins. You can chat, have a cuppa and see how we can help you with:
To find your local drop in please visit the Shropshire Family Information Service Directory |
SEND Meet and Chat
 The Autumn Meet and Chat SEND sessions start this month for parent carers of a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Parent Carers can join us for an informal drop-in session where they can ask questions, get advice, and explore the support available to them within Shropshire. Speak to a range of professionals who can help with:
Each session will have different professionals available, but parent carers are encouraged to come along, have a chat, and find the help they need! Visit the Family Information Service (FIS) directory for information on dates and venues. |
