What has been happening in school? Have a read 😊

• The Great Criftins Book Swap!

  Wed 24 Apr 2024 Mrs Long

  If you have any children’s books you no longer want, please bring them along on Friday 3rd of May. It’s good to recycle! 🙂

  

• Shropshire Schools Half Marathon

  Mon 22 Apr 2024 S Palmer

  An amazing event run by Joe Williams with 1600 children from Shropshire running their final 1.1 mile to complete their cumulative half marathon. Criftins had 29 runners ready to run and experience the thrill of running in an official half marathon.

  

• Cake Sale

  Sun 21 Apr 2024 Mary Berry

  Cakes For Sale !

  What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon  sharing an afternoon tea of cake and freshly made Apple Juice.

  A wonderful effort selling cakes to raise money for our PTA. £150 + was raised as passers-by stopped to support this worthy cause created and run by the children

  A huge thank you to all those families, pupils and customers who made this afternoon such a success.

  

• Easter and the Resurrection.

  Wed 17 Apr 2024 Reverend Gareth

  Reverend Gareth Collective Worship.

  This week we welcomed Reverend Gareth to share with us stories from the Bible. It was fascinating joining together to be able to hear of the story of Jesus and how he was resurrected. Reverend Gareth brings such humour, warmth and knowledge to help us to understand more about Christianity.

  

• Jane Webber Visited.

  Tue 16 Apr 2024 Brian The Tortoise

  Christian Worker Collective Worship.

  Today we welcomed Jane to talk and entertain us whilst also developing our Christian Value of Creativity. Jane brings Collective Worship to life through stories, prayer , pictures and puppets. What a great way to develop understanding and creativity.

  

• The Little Princess Trust

  Mon 15 Apr 2024 Kate Long

  We are so proud of our Izzy! Izzy has, for the second time, donated her long hair to the Little Princess Trust. This wonderful charity provides wigs for children who are sick and have lost their own hair. It is a hugely kind and generous act to cut off your hair to help others. What a superstar!

  

• Dogs Trust and Ellesmere Rotary

  Sat 06 Apr 2024 Woof Woof

  Ellesmere Dog-Good-Ery Charity Fund Raiser.

   

  It was wonderful today to join with the Smith family as part of their wonderful charity event  a walk around Colemere to raise funds for Dogs Trust.

   

  Family, friends, parents and pupils gathered on Saturday 6th April @11am as part of Ava's project to raise money as part of both Ellesemere Rotary Club and Dogs Trust.

   

  It is wonderful to see how one idea, by one person can truly make a huge difference. Mrs Smith shared with me today the excitement and enthusiasm that had been displayed by her daughter Ava and also the wonderful support by the Dogs Trust Charity who supplied dog bandanas, stickers and pin badges. To date a staggering £600+ has been raised. Thank you to all those who attended today and also supported this worthy charity. If you would like to donate please follow the link below 

   

  https://www.justgiving.com/page/ava-smith-1709381449830?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fava-smith-1709381449830&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

   

  Wonderful work, wonderful effort and wonderful Doo-good-ery.

  

• Good Friday at St. Matthews Church

  Fri 29 Mar 2024 Easter Crafts

  Good Friday Celebrations.

  It was wonderful to meet with our families and local community ar St. Matthew’s Church. With crafts, drinks, food and activities there was something for everyone to do. Perhaps the most poignant event was walking together along the lane and carrying a large cross. The cross was then placed at Hill Park where we gathered for our Holy Service. Thank you to all those who attended and made today a special event.

  

• Our Easter Garden Winners

  Fri 22 Mar 2024 Mrs Long

  The gardens were wonderful and showed such levels of creativity and care. All entrants received a small prize and a mention, and several children had a special mention. Congratulations to all!

  

• Spring 2024 House Point Treat to The British Ironworks

  Thu 21 Mar 2024 C. Suckley

  Congratulations to Wales for being the winning house this term! This morning they have been on their House Point Treat to the British Ironworks and completed the Extinction Trail. They have seen superheroes, animals, minions, transformers and many more different amazing sculptures! They had a great time despite the rain ☔️