A+E have reported that there are seeing a number of incidents involving dogs bites to children. Sadly Children are most likely to be bitten at home, by a familiar dog. Luckily, most bites are preventable and close supervision is key.
Here are some resources which you may find useful:
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 9.30am – 10.15am
Focus: Guide to online gaming – this will include latest trends and emerging threats and will focus on developing your understanding of online gaming, the associated risks and steps we can take to support our children.
The link to access this session will be sent to the school one week before the event. If you would like the link to access the event, please let us know.
Welcome back Rabbit Class! I hope you all had a wonderful break over Christmas, I can’t wait to hear about all the things you’ve been getting up to with your families.
We have lots of exciting things to look forward to this term. Our topic is ‘Voyages of Discovery’, click on the link below to find out about what we will be learning about!
For further information on what we will be learning about please see the Class Information page for this term’s knowledge organisers.
We ALL have PE on Friday, and Year 2s will have PE on Tuesday when the Year 1s go to Forest School. As the weather is getting cooler can we please request that children come to forest school with hats, gloves, scarves and waterproofs – thank you!
Please find the knowledge organisers for subjects this term below. The knowledge organisers will tell you what the children will be learning and some key vocabulary they will encounter this term. I hope you find these helpful, please let me know if there is anything you would like to discuss.
Spring 2026 Knowledge Organisers
If you have any queries, questions or worries please feel free to catch me on the gate or email me to arrange a chat.
Mrs Powell
WOW! Owl Class put on an INCREDIBLE performance of Hoodwinked for their Christmas Production.
A huge thank you to all the staff involved with its production and thank you to all the friends and families of our school for their support on the day.
Finally, a massive well done to our brilliant children who blew us away with their acting skills, singing and dancing, plus their ability to learn so many words! What a show!
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
Today’s Wake Up Wednesday focus is TikTok. Please click the below link to download this week’s What Parents Need to Know About TikTok Guide.
TikTok Guide For Parents and Carers
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.
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.
Church Street
Ruyton XI Towns
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY4 1LA
