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Speak Out, Stay Safe!
Speak Out, Stay Safe!
On Monday, Mrs. Claridge led our "Speak out, Stay Safe" assembly as part of the NSPCC programme. This initiative is designed to empower children by giving them the confidence to speak out and tell a trusted adult if they encounter something that makes them uncomfortable.
We covered key topics such as identifying trusted adults, understanding different types of concerns, and knowing how to express their feelings safely.
We have sent parents/carers a link to explore the resources and discussions we had during the assembly. Your support in reinforcing these messages at home is invaluable. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for all our pupils.
Year 5 Music Showcase
Year 5 Music Showcase
Our Year 5 Eagles and Hawks had an amazing time wrapping up their 'Composing and Chords' unit. Students brought in their own instruments from home, culminating in a delightful class performance. What a fabulous afternoon of music making @CharangaMusic!
World Book Day
World Book Day
With this year’s World Book Day fast approaching, I wanted to let you know some of the exciting activities that are being planned in school. World Book Day will be taking place on Thursday 6th March. We are asking that all children come to school dressed up as their favourite book character. Please do not feel that an outfit needs to be purchased especially for this occasion. A book character can easily be created from items that your child already has in their wardrobe. Encourage the children to be creative! Here are some of the other activities that will be taking place on World Book Day and during the weeks surrounding this day:
Throughout the week, each class will be choosing their favourite book and creating a book cover onto one of the doors in school. Remember to look out for them around school and see if you guess which book they have chosen.
Children will be swapping classes so that a younger class pairs up with an older class and they will have some time to share their favourite stories.
The children will be completing some activities in school around the theme of “villains” and looking at some of the traditional stories and their villainous characters.
HCL - Parent School Meal Feedback Survey
HCL - Parent School Meal Feedback Survey
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Carers,
HCL are always striving to improve the experience for the children, and would love to hear your thoughts on the school meals provided. To help them understand your opinions and make any necessary improvements, they invite you to participate in a Parent School Meal Feedback Survey.
Your feedback will help them ensure that the meals offered meet the needs and preferences of both children and parents. The survey will cover various aspects of the school meals, including quality, variety, and satisfaction, and will take just a couple minutes to complete.
Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/e/x7T5mgzfnM
Kind regards
HCL
SEND Coffee Afternoon
SEND Coffee Afternoon
Join Us for a SEN Coffee afternoon!
We warmly invite all parents to our upcoming Coffee Afternoon. This is a relaxed and informal opportunity to meet with Mrs Jones, our Special Educational Needs Coordinator, and other parents. It’s a chance to discuss any concerns, share experiences, and learn more about the support available for your child.
Whether you have questions about SEN provision, would like to connect with other families, or just want to enjoy a cup of coffee, we’d love to see you there. We believe that working together can make a positive impact on every child's learning journey.
Date Friday 28th March, 2.45pm - Please come to the main office
Comic Relief
Comic Relief
Comic relief 2025 is being celebrated on Friday 21st March 2025. The theme for this year is 'let's celebrate 40 years of going big, giving big and feeling good together'. The School Council would like to raise money for Comic Relief through orgainising a 'bad hair day'. On this day, children can come to school wearing their hair in any crazy way that they would like e.g. temporary hair dye, back-comb etc for a small contribution. Please can the children bring their donations into school on the day.
Thank you
The School Council
Celebration Assembly
Celebration Assembly
Congratulations to all the pupils who received a certificate in assembly, staff have noticed you doing something above and beyond!
Reception Robins Nia for fantastic work in Maths, showing many ways to make 6.
Reception Sparrows Chloe for writing a brilliant poster using her phonics to support her.
Year 1 Goldcrests Jaya for always listening and having a positive attitude to learning.
Year 1 Firecrests Temidara for writing lots of great sentences in English.
Year 2 Starlings Matthew for excellent writing.
Year 2 Swifts Aviannah for beautiful presentation in all her work.
Year 3 Jays Daisy for producing some creative and highly skilled sentences.
Year 3 Redwings Zac for his knowledge and enthusiasm in the VR workshop.
Year 4 Owls Remi for always doing her best and setting a good example.
Year 4 Nightingales Flo for working hard in DT, producing a lovely motif.
Year 5 Eagles Liana for always contributing during lessons.
Year 5 Hawks Elizabeth for amazing behaviour and focus during our VR workshop.
Year 6 Red Kites Iris for being a supportive member of the class.
Reminders
Reminders
Nursery Applications for September 2025
Nursery Applications for September 2025
The deadline for Nursery applications to start September 2025 is Wednesday 12th March 2025. Please contact the office on admin@belswains.herts.sch.uk if you would like to come and see all the amazing things we do at Belswains Primary school.
Wet Play Items
Wet Play Items
An excuse to spring clean!
An excuse to spring clean!
Do you have good quality board games, small toy cars or items suitable for playground use? We are looking to refresh some of the games we have available for indoor play in the classrooms. The school council have also asked for some toys cars to set up outside for lunchtimes. If you have anything at home that you feel may be suitable, please drop to the school office and we'll distribute across the school. Thank you.
Diary Dates
Diary Dates
Wednesday 5th March
Reception Screening
Thursday 6th March
World Book Day
Belswains Bar Sale (PTA)
Thursday 13th March
Year 4 Owls Rivers trip
Friday 14th March
International Day of Maths
Year 4 Nightingales Class Assembly (14.45)
Thursday 20th March
Year 4 Nightingales Rivers Trip
Silly Science for Rec/ Year 1/ Year 2
Friday 21st March
Year 4 Owls Class Assembly (14.45)
Forensic Science Workshop for Years 3/ Year 4/ Year 5/ Year 6
Friday 28th March
Mothers Day Sale (PTA)
Friday 4th April
End of term (school ends 1.30pm)
Friday 2nd May
Year 2 Swifts Class Assembly (14.45)
Friday 9th May
Year 5 Hawks Class Assembly (14.45)
Friday 16th May
Year 1 Firecrests Class Assembly (14.45)
Friday 23rd May
Year 3 Redwings Class Assembly (14.45)
Friday 13th June
Year 2 Starlings Class Assembly (14.45)
Fathers Day Sale (PTA)
Friday 20th June
Year 1 Goldcrests Class Assembly (14.45)
Colour Run (PTA) TBC
Friday 27th June
Year 3 Jays Class Assembly (14.45)
Friday 4th July
Reception Robins Class Assembly (14.45)
Break the Rules Day (PTA)
Friday 11th July
Reception Sparrows Class Assembly (14.45)
Thursday 17th July
Ice-cream Treat (PTA)
Term Dates 2025/2026
Term Dates 2025/2026
Autumn Term 2025
INSET DAY Wednesday 3rd September 2025 (School closed for pupils)
Start of term: Thursday 4th September 2025-Children return to school
Half term holiday: Monday 27th October 2025 - 31 October 2025
INSET DAY Monday 3rd November 2025 (School closed for pupils)
Tuesday 4th November 2025-Children return to school
Last day of term: Friday 19th December. School closes at 1.30pm
Christmas holiday: Monday 22nd December 2025 - Friday 2nd January 2026
Spring Term 2026
INSET DAY Monday 5th January 2026 (School closed for pupils)
Start of term: Tuesday 6th January 2026-Children return to school
Half term holiday: Monday 16th February 2026 - Friday 20th February 2026
Last day of term: Friday 27th March 2026 School closes at 1.30pm
Easter holiday: Monday 30th March 2026 - Friday 10th April 2026
Summer Term 2026
INSET DAY Monday 13th April 2026 (School closed for pupils)
Start of term: Tuesday 14th April-Children return to school
Monday 4th May: Bank Holiday-School closed
Half term holiday: Monday 25th May 2026 – Friday 29th May 2026
Monday 1st June-Children return to school
Last day of term- Tuesday 21st July. School closes at 1.30pm
INSET DAY Wednesday 22nd July 2026 (School closed for pupils)
Thursday 23rd July 2026 OCCASIONAL DAY (School closed for pupils)
PTA
PTA
Club Bookings
Club Bookings
Information For Families
Information For Families
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