St George's C of E Primary School Telford

My son and I have made our own cereal box eclipse viewer using these instructions so we can safely view the eclipse: https://www.countryfile.com/how-to/how-to-make-eclipse-viewer

The next total eclipse in the UK will be in 2090!

Mrs Evans 🌙 ☀️

🌞 Planning to watch tonight's solar eclipse?

A solar eclipse will be visible this evening, with the eclipse starting at about 6.14pm and reaching its maximum at around 7.10pm, when around 91% of the Sun will be obscured. The event will end at approximately 8.03pm.

Please remember never to look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse. Looking at the Sun without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage.

To view the eclipse safely, you can use:
🌑 Eclipse glasses that meet the international safety standard ISO 12312-2:2015
☀️ A simple pinhole projector. Find out how to make one here: https://orlo.uk/vvcfT
🌙 A kitchen colander, which can create a similar pinhole projection effect

If you're hoping to catch a glimpse of tonight's eclipse, make sure you do so safely and enjoy the spectacle.

It's lovely to see our flag on display in St. George's Parish Church. Maureen, our chair of governors, came up with the great idea for our school to be represented in church with a permanent flag on display. One of our year 1 pupils helped Mrs Blair with the final design which holds our biblically-rooted school vision, 'Love each other as I have loved you.'

🥳 Good morning, free bus travel starts today!

From today and throughout August, children aged 5 to 15 can travel free on all Travel Telford, Arriva and On-demand buses.

✅ No registration required
✅ Just ask the driver for a free ticket when you board

👶 Under-5s continue to travel free all year round.

From days out and shopping trips to visiting friends and family, there are plenty of reasons to get out and explore this summer.

Let's make sure no family misses out on this great offer, help spread the word across Telford 😊

☎️ Family Hubs - evening phone appointments!

Need advice, support or information for your family?

Book a telephone appointment with our family hubs team — we’re here to connect you with local organisations, services and practical guidance.

📅🕰️ We have evening telephone appointments available on Tuesday evenings - from 6pm to 7.30pm.

📞 Call 01952 385465 to book.

We can support with:
• Parenting and behaviour
• Online and community safety
• SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
• …and much more

🌍 Translators available

More on family hubs - https://orlo.uk/KHBlL

Family Hubs are part of the government's Best Start in Life programme, helping children and families get the support they need to learn, grow and thrive.

🎒 The summer holidays may of just started but we got you cover for getting ready for your child going back to school in September.

❓️ Then why not join us and speak to a range of services including Teachers from Donnington Wood Junior School, School Nurse, Family Hubs and many more.

📆 Tuesday 21st August 3.30pm until 5.30pm

🍓 Get tips from the Eatwell Team on Healthy Lunch Boxes

✏️ We have a number of FREE Pencil Case, Wash Bags and Toothbrush Kits to give away to register for one of these packs WhatsApp us on 07518 496840 as we have a limited number to give away.

Please support one of our gorgeous pupils who is wanting to help others, despite everything she is going through. Such an inspiring young lady. 💕💕💕

Help raise £750 to Izzy’s kindness kits – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to Izzy’s kindness kits . Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Read about Classrooms in the Clouds' news in our latest Newsletter! Please like and share to help spread the word of CITC https://www.citcnepal.org/news/

🌊 Water safety saves lives. As we head into summer, it’s vital that children, young people and families understand the risks around water and how to stay safe.

Over the last five years, 3,615 people have tragically drowned in the UK and Ireland. Help your family stay safe around water.

Learn the Water Safety Code:
✅ Stop & Think – Check for hazards, read safety signs, and only swim in designated areas
✅ Stay Together – Never go near water alone; always supervise children
✅ Float to Live – If you fall in, relax, float, and control your breathing
✅ In an emergency – Don’t enter the water, throw something that floats, and call 999
✅ At home – Secure pools, empty water hazards, and learn CPR & swimming
💧 Drowning is preventable. Share these tips and help keep everyone safe.

Being able to swim is an essential life skill, Telford & Wrekin Council Leisure offers swimming lessons for all ages and public swimming session at pools across Telford.
🏊‍♀️ free swimming for Telford and Wrekin residents who are under 25 and have a free TLC resident card.
🏊‍♀️ discounted swimming of £2.75 for residents in receipt of a concession and residents over the age of 50.

Find out if you can apply for the special lower prices >>> https://orlo.uk/eUI7a