Belswains News

Friday 28th March 2025

KS1 Bee Musical

This week, our talented Key Stage 1 students took to the stage to perform the enchanting Bee Musical for their parents and carers. Each child embraced their role with enthusiasm and dedication, delivering a powerful conservation message through a blend of singing, dancing, and acting.

The performance was not only a visual and auditory delight, but also a heartfelt reminder of the importance of preserving our natural environment. The audience was unanimous in their praise, agreeing that the children did an outstanding job!

We are incredibly proud of our young performers for their hard work and commitment to spreading awareness about conservation. Thank you to all the parents, carers, and staff who supported our children in bringing this important message to life.

Queen Bee

Business Bee

Busy Bee

Worker Bee

Science Workshops

This year we celebrated Science week by looking at the theme of Change and Adapt. Many of children created beautiful posters looking at how the seasons change, how animals adapt and how we adapt and change due to our environment. We had two days of work shops for Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Silly Science

Reception and KS1 enjoyed the silly science workshop where Professor Nitrate came to visit. We learnt all about gravity, explosions, chemical reactions and thrust motion.

Forensic Workshop

KS2 became Forensic detectives solving two crimes of a Dog-napping and the stolen money. The children looked for clues and evidence that could be examined. Then collate and interpret their findings to solve the crime.

Year 4 Nightingales Trip

We are delighted to share that our Year 4 Nightingales had an amazing experience at the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust this past week! The trip was a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn about the fascinating world of canals and the lives of the people who lived and worked on them.

The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the boat ride. Amongst the gorgeous sunshine, the children were excited to spot a variety of birds on the water. It was a wonderful chance for them to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of our local environment.

Our students returned to school with broadened horizons and a deeper appreciation for history and wildlife. It's always delightful to see them learn outside the classroom and have fun at the same time.

History

One session was looking at the history of how the waterways were used. E.g. to wash clothes.

Structure

One session looked at how the canals were built and what the parts of the canal were and their role. E.g. Lock

Travel

One session, the children explored what may have been seen near the banks of the canal in previous years and experienced going through a lock.

Year 4 Owls Class Assembly

Year 4 Owls shared so much of their learning this term during their class assembly on the 21st of March. The children did a fantastic job learning their lines and speaking clearly to the audience, showcasing the exciting topics they've been exploring this year.

Their assembly began with a brief history of life in the UK, as part of our Invasion topic. The children narrated the journey from the Anglo-Saxons all the way to the Norman conquest by William the Conqueror, bringing history to life with their engaging storytelling.

Next, they transitioned to our Geography topic, Misty Mountains, Winding Rivers. The students demonstrated their understanding of a river's journey and shared their adventures from our canal trip at Batchworth Lock in Rickmansworth. It was a fun and educational experience for all!

Finally, linking to our Fairy Tale topic, the children showcased their Italian skills, much to the delight of the audience. We are incredibly proud of our Year 4 Owls and their hard work in preparing for this assembly. Thank you to all the parents and guardians for your support and encouragement.

Comic Relief

Last Friday, the children at Belswains Primary School took part in a 'Bad Hair Day' to raise money for Comic Relief. There were many crazy and creative hair styles from every year group including the staff. The school council are delighted to announce that the school raised over £300 towards the charity.

The School Council

PTA Krispy Kreme Donught Sale

We're excited to announce that the PTA Krispy Kreme doughnut sale is live online! Don't miss out – place your orders before the sale closes on Monday.

Collection Details

Date Friday, 4th April

Time From 13.15

Location School Playground

Thank you for contributing to our school community.

iRocking the Hall!

This week, our school hall was buzzing with excitement as we hosted our largest ever rock band performance. We had an amazing turnout with 8 talented iRock bands taking the stage, each bringing their unique energy and style to their eager fans.

It's been truly wonderful to see the progression of our young musicians this term. The dedication and passion they've shown have been inspiring, and their performances were a testament to their hard work and creativity.

We want to extend a massive thank you to all the pupils, staff, and parents who supported this event. Your encouragement and enthusiasm make events like these possible and memorable.

TKD - Celebrating our Taekwondo Champions!

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from last week! Several of our talented pupils participated in a Taekwondo competition and brought home medals for their outstanding performances. Please join us in congratulating our young athletes for their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements:

Jake - Gold medal in patterns
Blake - Silver medal in patterns and Gold in special technique
Mai - Silver in sparring, Bronze in special technique, and Bronze in patterns
Lucia - Bronze in patterns

We are incredibly proud of all our pupils who participated in the competition. Their commitment to excellence and sportsmanship is truly inspiring. Well done to everyone involved!

Celebration Assembly

Congratulations to all the pupils who received a certificate in assembly, staff have noticed you doing something above and beyond!

Reception Robins Luca for putting 100% effort into all his learning.

Reception Robins Elia for sharing her ideas with the class with confidence.

Reception Sparrows Luca for working so hard during phonics to learn his sounds.

Reception Sparrows Aaryan for working really hard to learn and write words including new sounds.

Year 1 Goldcrests Sofia for asking brilliant questions in RE.

Year 1 Goldcrests Nico for including many adjectives in his writing.

Year 1 Firecrests Ffion for doing some great dancing in our play rehearsals.

Year 1 Firecrests Phoenix for getting lots of writing done in English lessons.

Year 2 Starlings Aizah for doing her best in all her learning.

Year 2 Starlings Starlings class for their amazing Bee Musical performance.

Year 2 Swifts Freddie for his enthusiasm when practising the play.

Year 2 Swifts Swifts class for their amazing Bee Musical performance.

Year 3 Jays Ethan for his hard work and dedication to move up in reading levels.

Year 3 Jays George for participating well in class and becoming more confident in his answers.

Year 3 Redwings Ibrahim for a wonderful volcano project.

Year 3 Redwings Poppy for working so hard to improve her spellings.

Year 4 Owls Zabava for being a good role model and always doing her best.

Year 4 Owls Yassin for good use of new vocabulary in persuasive writing.

Year 4 Nightingales Gladys for her amazing participation and enthusiasm on our class trip.

Year 4 Nightingales Beau for amazing reading and participation in guided reading lessons.

Year 5 Eagles Noor for trying hard to include features taught into her writing.

Year 5 Eagles Zaeem for a great improvement in his focus in class.

Year 5 Hawks Poppy for creating a fabulous spooky composition of her own in music.

Year 5 Hawks Thomas for writing a brilliant persuasive letter linked to our class book ‘The Promise’.

Year 6 Red Kites Tanya for her excellent progress in writing.

Year 6 Red Kites Maks for excellent reasoning skills in maths.

Netball player of the match

18/3 - Yuna for continuous determination and focusing on blocking the other team from scoring.

25/3 - Trish for being more confident and not hesitant when catching or throwing the ball.

REMINDERS

Summer Uniform

As the weather warms up and we enter the summer term after the Easter break, we're excited to announce that pupils are welcome to wear their summer uniform.

Wearing our school uniform not only fosters a strong sense of belonging to our Belswains family, but it also prepares us mentally for a productive day of learning. Moreover, coming to school dressed appropriately can boost self-confidence and enhance well-being.

Thank you for your continued support in maintaining our school’s values and ensuring that every pupil feels proud to be part of our community.

Parking

When parking to drop off or pick up pupils, please be mindful not to block driveways or access to properties. Our neighbours and community work with us and support our endeavours so let’s please show them the same respect.

Government Breakfast Clubs

You may have seen in the news recently information about the Governments free breakfast scheme, which has been launched for 750 schools. These 750 schools have been selected to trial the new scheme from April 2025 before it is rolled out across the Country-at a later date. As it stands, we are yet to be advised on anything to do with how the scheme will work or be funded.

What we do know is that is it expected to only cover 30 minutes before the start of school. Given that our offer is currently longer than this, once we get information on how the scheme will be funded, we will let parents/carers know if there will be change to our current offer from September 2025.

We do not expect to receive any further information until late in the summer term at the earliest. Please rest assured it in within our plan to continue to offer a breakfast club from September 2025, it is the funding and/or additional cost of this provision that we are yet to establish.

Diary Dates

Wednesday 2nd April

Football Oakleaf primary Vs Belswains Primary School Football Match

Friday 4th April

Last Day of Term (school closes at 13.30)

Tuesday 22nd April

INSET Day (school closed for pupils)

Wednesday 23rd April

Children Return for Summer Term

Thursday 24th April

Class Photos

Friday 2nd May

Year 2 Swifts Class Assembly (14.45)

Monday 5th May

National Bank Holiday-School Closed

Tuesday 6th May

Year 5 Bikability Week

Friday 9th May

Year 5 Hawks Class Assembly (14.45)

Monday 12th May

Year 6 SATs Week

Thursday 15th May

Reception at Bekonscot Model Village

Friday 16th May

Year 1 Firecrests Class Assembly (14.45)

Monday 19th May

Y3 Verulamium Trip

Tuesday 20th May

Y1 Trip - British Schools Museum

Wednesday 21st May

Y4 Egyptian Workshop

Friday 23rd May

Year 3 Redwings Class Assembly (14.45)

Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May

Half Term Break (School Closed)

Monday 2nd June

Children Return for Summer Term 2

Thursday 12th June

Year 6 Knife Crime Workshop

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)

Friday 18th July

Last Day of Term (School Closes at 13.30)

Club Bookings

Summer Term Clubs

Our Summer Term clubs letter was sent out on Monday 24th March. Club bookings will open on Tuesday 1st April at 6pm and close on 23rd April 6pm.

Asda Cash Pot For Schools: We have now received £219.25 from this project. Thank you to everyone who downloaded the app and shopped at Asda to raise funds for us. We intend to use the money on a gardening project with the children in the summer term.

Information For Families

Hop into Easter fun at Discover Bucks Museum!

From 5 - 21 April, we’ve got a whole egg-citing line up of activities for all ages!

Easter Egg Hunt

Craft Workshops

Puppet Show & Puppet Making Workshop

Science experiments

…and much more!

Make a day of it and also explore our Light Fantastic exhibition and Play, Discover and Learn in the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery. Don’t miss out on the fun – see you there!