What has been happening in school? Have a read 😊

• Heritage Curriculum

  Thu 05 May 2022 M.Jones

  We had a wonderful day with our friend Martin Phillips from Historic England looking at the Heritage Action Zone in Oswestry and how we can build more of our work in Geography and History around this Border Market Town. We are looking forward to getting together with all the experts to plan our Autumn Term unit of work in June. We are also really excited about working with other schools so lots more children in our area have a growing understanding of our local area. I love that Miss Evans (our history lead) and Mr Phillips inspire us all to dig deeper into what is on our doorstep. We really benefit from long standing partnerships in our Federation. 

  

• Cross Country 1

  Fri 29 Apr 2022 S Palmer

  We had a fantastic first Cross Country event at the Marches School, it was great to see so many children from our area being out and able to compete again.

  Criftins' children did brilliantly and we look forward to the next 3 meetings.

  

• Year 4,5,6 Outdoor Learning

  Mon 25 Apr 2022 S.Palmer

  Today was our first day of the summer term and Year 4, 5 and 6 children took part in their Outdoor Learning session on the school field.  The children were split into their year groups and will cover a selection of subjects throughout the term -  Science, PE, Geography, French, Outdoor Adventurous Activities and Art, finishing with a story at the end of the session.

  

• Year 3 County Engagement Festival

  Thu 31 Mar 2022 S Palmer

  Year 3 had a great afternoon attending the festival at Shrewsbury Sports Village, with 15 of our Year 5 and 6 children running 5 events as Young Leaders.

  

• WeDoTennis - coaching opportunity at Criftins Tennis Club.

  Thu 31 Mar 2022 S.Palmer

   

  Please see attached a flyer promoting a six week LTA Youth Start tennis scheme at Criftins Tennis Club starting Friday 6^th May. All sessions will be run by an LTA Accredited coach with first aid, safeguarding training as well as a current DBS and insurance in place.

  The LTA Youth Start course is £34.99 per child.

   

  We look forward to hearing from you.

  https://wedotennis.co.uk/criftins

• Rest Easy Training

  Thu 31 Mar 2022 S.Palmer

  Our Year 5 children have been involved in a new initiative called Rest Easy: they will apply to become ambassadors for the Rest Easy method which is a self- help, well- being approach for supporting mental health, resilience and empathy.  The role of the ambassadors will be to assist their peers to use the Rest Easy resources at lunchtime and to pass on any concerns to the staff Rest Easy team.  

  

• Writing Club Anthology now on Amazon

  Thu 31 Mar 2022 Mrs Long

  The latest Writing Club Anthology is now on Amazon to order.

  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WKJ7NH5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3Q1KCKLU1JO5E&keywords=criftins&qid=1648475008&s=books&sprefix=criftins%2Cstripbooks%2C266&sr=1-1

  

• Young LeaderTraining

  Mon 28 Mar 2022 S.Palmer

  Mollie Croxon visited us this afternoon to teach the Young Leaders in readiness for the Year 3 School Games County Engagement event on Wednesday. Each group of 3 will be running a station at the event which has schools coming from the whole of Shropshire.

  

• Raising money for Ukraine. 🇺🇦

  Fri 25 Mar 2022

  Blue and Yellow for Ukraine.

   

  Today was a very special day as we united by showing support for Ukraine by dressing in blue and yellow. It was wonderful for all the school to be together to show support for Ukraine during this difficult time. In the afternoon, class 2 pupils organised and served every pupil with a delicious ice cream topped with blue sauce. A very special day and one that will be remembered.

  

• Ellesmere Tennis Festival

  Wed 23 Mar 2022 S Palmer

  We had a great afternoon at Ellesmere College participating in the North Shropshire Tennis Festival, the children played against the other schools in their wonderful indoor facility.