'The children are what make it' - Inside Shropshire's Guinness World Record breaker primary school

In collaboration with poet Laura Mucha, more than 125,000 students aged between six and 14 from schools across the UK and beyond came together online to take part in the largest poetry lesson ever held.

It's certainly a wonderful achievement for the village school north of Shrewsbury, and its own piece of history, but there is much more than the world record for this school to be proud of.

Pupils excel in sport, competing in region finals of dodgeball competitions, while they also have many musical talents. Music is extremely popular amongst children, who enjoy playing the recorder and singing in the school's choir.

Bomere Heath is proud to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and has taken part in many STEM-based activities in school and at RAF Cosford.

Science ambassadors promote science across the school while children look forward to residential trips in years four and six.

And whether it is getting their hands mucky at gardening club, learning new languages, putting their brain to the test at jigsaw club, drawing, playing chess, being team players at football and netball club, constructing or singing, children have an immense amount of fun.

"The children are what make Bomere Heath, they are absolutely amazing," said Mrs Roberts, who joined the school in 2018 and became headteacher in September last year.

"Their personalities shine through, they are characterful children, they embody all of our school values and Christian values as well.

"Our main values are love, hope and respect and that shines through every child that walks through our door.

"We are always proud of our children when we go on visits or visitors come to our school, people always comment on what lovely children we have.

The school is also very proud to have recently joined the new Shropshire Church of England Academies Trust.

The school prides itself on having good links with the local community including its parish council and the local Co-op, which supports them throughout the year with fundraiser gifts.

The primary school also aims to foster a fantastic relationship with parents and carers, and children enjoy welcoming their elders for a roast dinner several times throughout the year.

"Staff are very proud of our school, and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships we make with the children in our care," added Sallie. "As a team, we have taken time to create a curriculum that is exciting to teach as well as engaging.

"We are officially a Guinness World Record holder for taking part in the largest poetry lesson across multi venues back in October last year for 'World Poetry Day'. We are very proud to have taken part in that."

The school has recently had a new history timeline installed, teaching them about important moments in the past.

Meanwhile, a new geographical map also teaches children about where their school is in Shropshire and the wider world.

Although these new facilities are great, headteacher Mrs Roberts said some are in need of an upgrade, and she has made appeal for help from Shropshire residents and businesses.

She said: "The outside of the Key Stage 1 area is a little bit dismal at the moment, it is not very child centred and we have some beautiful plans, but unfortunately they come with quite a hefty price tag. So we are looking for any businesses who would like to sponsor some of the items that we are hoping to have out there or if anybody can make any donations towards the cost then that would be gratefully received."