Please report absences using the absences@byfleet.surrey.sch.uk email by no later than 9am.

• We were pleased to have welcomed Ofsted to BPS last week for a 3 day inspection. Thank you for your parent online views, and well wishes. We couldn't have been prouder of our BPS children, who had multiple opportunities to engage with the inspector through classroom observations, playtime visits, small group discussions and our House Captains did a great job of delivering a school tour for the inspector.

• Well done to our lovely Year 4's  who hosted their Assembly last week.

• It was a real pleasure watching the fabulous Year 6 Production 'Peter Pan' this week. Our Year 6s did a sterling job of learning their lines, looked great in their costumes and sang their hearts out. Yet another excellent job from our Year 6 team. Well done everyone. 

• Mr Bowman took a group of Year 5's to New Haw Junior School, to take part in our annual Debate Mate competition. It was great to see our children take on some controversial topics as part of their debating and public speaking with such confidence.

• One of the highlights of our year is welcoming Farms2Ewe back to BPS each summer. The children enjoyed their hands-on experience with a pony, calves, goats, chickens, rabbits, mice, gerbils and more today, as part of this farmyard experience. The joy on their faces is a picture to behold and worth every penny for the experience. Our Governors and the Chair of EEEa Trustee Board came along to see the children handling the animals and were astounded at the children's politeness, kindness and independence. We really are proud of our wonderful BPS children. 

• After months of planning and organising, we were pleased to be able to take on a rather ambitious whole-school trip to The Sculpture Park in Churt, to kickstart our #ArtWeek. The children had an absolutely brilliant time viewing over 100 outdoor sculptures, which has inspired them to create artwork of their own. Thank you to our families who attend today's first ever BPS Art Exhibition, celebrating our children's wonderful work and creativity. Whilst staff have worked hard behind the scenes to enable both events to go ahead, a special thank you goes to Mr Bowman for his meticulous organisation and planning of the transport, ensuring we were able to utilise minibuses to keep costs as low as possible for our families. 

• Our new Reception 2025/26 families and children enjoyed a Teddy Bear's picnic this afternoon as part of their induction day. We look forward to our new families joining us officially in September 2025. 

• Yr 4 looked fabulous in their Mayan costumes as part of their Wow Day last week. Thanks for your support at home with these costumes. Our children really do enjoy their Wow Days, which helps their 3Ps topics come to life.

• Each term all classes learn a new poem off by heart. Yesterday we hosted our Poetry Recital assembly and it was heart-warming watching every child in the school recite their poem to the rest of the school. Encourage your child to share this with you at home...it's a real treat.

• Reception Rainbows enjoyed their first swimming lessons this week. We look forward to sharing photos with Reception parents on 'Evidence Me' next week. 

• The children will be having their 'Meet the Teacher' day on Wednesday 2nd July. Please share the staffing update that was emailed yesterday, with your child(ren), in advance of this exciting day. 

• We look forward to welcoming you all to our Sports Day on Friday 4th July, which looks to be a warm day. Refreshments & snacks will be on sale so please support our Friends of Byfleet stall and help us raise valuable funds for our school. 

• If you are interested in hiring our school hall, a classroom, our outdoor hive or swimming pool (summer term only for the pool) for an event you may have in mind, don't hesitate to speak to Mrs Scott in the office who will be able to share our pricing details. 

All the students had a fabulous time visiting the Sculpture Park in Farnham.  There was an enormous variety of stunning artwork set in beautiful surroundings and we had the most fantastic weather!  The children were really amazed at the different materials that were used to create the stunning pieces.  It has definitely provided a huge amount of inspiration for today's BPS Art Gallery.

Last week, Year 2 went to visit the residents at King's Lodge Care Home.  We had a lovely time doing art activities with them.  It was a very hot afternoon, so we were all given an ice lolly to cool us down!   The children were a delight to take and it was lovely listening to them chatting to the residents as they painted.  . 

Year 4 transported Byfleet back in time to 900CE in Central America. The children bought the history and Mayan culture to life with their assembly and vibrant costumes. It was educational, engaging and a great showcase of their hard work. 

As part of your child's personal development, every year we invite The Farm back to BPS because our children (and staff!!) love it so much...

It brings us such joy watching the children petting the animals.

In History, we have been learning about the Mayan Gods. Year 4 made triaramas to illustrate the temples and Gods. 

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 our Attendance Policy here for further information.