BPS Newsletter

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This Week

We are keen to ensure every child gives their very best all of the time, in all areas of school whether it be in the classroom, on the playground or representing the school in our local community. This week it has been a pleasure to hear how every child has been giving their best in lots of different places and doing different things. Over the last two weeks our classroom-based curriculum has been enriched by the following activities:

Reception - WOW day a the Bug Ball, the costumes were amazing, and they had a visit from Zoolab to see some insects up close!

Year 1 - Presented a brilliant class assesmbly to the rest of the school - they performed brilliantly.

Year 2 - Went to the home of Henry VIII to learn about Tudor life, their behaviour was excellent.

Year 3 - Visited the synagogue as part of their RE enrichment.

Year 4 - Took part in the Big Plastic Count and wrote some excellent pieces of persuasive writing using the data they collected.

Year 5 - Went to visit Fullbrook Secondary School to see their students perform Oliver! 

Year 6 - Had a visit from Zoolab to learn about the characteristics of different animals including skeletal structure and adaptability. Thank you to all of the parents who attended the SATS Information Evening.

Next week is also a busy week, please remember to book your Parents' Evening slot and look out for a letter being sent out on Monday regarding swimming.

Have a good weekend.

Mr Bowman

Year 1 have had a very busy and exciting week! We are incredibly proud of how well they performed in their class assembly, where they confidently shared their learning all about different continents, oceans, and animals. The children spoke clearly and showed great enthusiasm, making it a wonderful experience for everyone who watched.

They also had a fantastic time during Football Day, demonstrating great teamwork and energy throughout the activities. It was lovely to see so many smiling faces!

With the recent sunny weather, the children have been making the most of being outdoors. They have particularly enjoyed spending time reading outside for pleasure, which has been a calm and happy way to enjoy the sunshine while developing a love of books.

Well done Year 1, for such a brilliant week!

Last week, Year 3 had an exciting trip to the North West Surrey Synagogue! They discovered the fascinating traditions of the synagogue and explored the meaning of Shabbat and Hanukkah. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about culture, community, and celebration. 

Over the past two weeks in Reception, we have been very busy learning all about minibeasts. The children explored different types of minibeasts, where they live, and why they are important for our environment. We talked about habitats and how we can help keep these tiny creatures safe. The class were especially interested in learning about creatures that live underground, such as worms and ants, and how they help plants grow by improving the soil. We also had a visit from ZooLab which was incredibly exciting, as we got to hold the different creatures that were brought into school!

We also began learning about spring and looked for signs of the new season around our school. The children spotted budding flowers, warmer weather, and more insects outside. They enjoyed writing about the signs of spring in their books and sharing their observations with the class.

In maths, we have been focusing on number bonds to 10. The children used Numberblocks and their catchy rhymes to help remember the different combinations that make 10. We also explored 3D shapes, identifying shapes such as cubes, spheres, and cones and discussing where we might see them in everyday life.

With the sunny weather, we made the most of our learning garden by doing some planting and talking about how to care for plants. To finish our topic, we had lots of fun dressing up as bugs, which the children absolutely loved!

Just to remind parents/carers that if they take their children out of school without authority for 5 or more days (which do not have to be consecutive), they will be liable to receive a penalty notice. The issue of a Penalty Notice will also be actioned where a pupil has incurred 10 or more unauthorised sessions during the preceding 10 school weeks. These also included 'lates' after the register has closed. 

**Changes to the National framework for Penalty Notices came into force for Penalty Notice Fines on 19th August 2024**

• First offence within a 3 year rolling period will incur a charge of £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days, Increasing to £160 per parent, per child if paid within 28 days.

• Second offence within a 3 year rolling period will incur a flat rate of £160 per parent, per child if paid within 28 days. 

• The third time an offence is committed within a 3 year rolling period for term time leave or irregular attendance the case will be presented straight to the Magistrates Court. 

Please view the letter from Surrey Inclusion Services and our Attendance Policy for further information.