Byfleet Primary Newsletter

• Celebration time: This week we received our Year 6s SATs outcomes. We are incredibly proud of how well the children have done this year, with another set of excellent results for BPS. Once these have been validated officially, we will publish these. Well done to all Year 6 children and the excellent team!

• Thank you to the parents who have acknowledged their school reports handed out last week, and left us feedback. If you haven't done so already, please follow the link here. 

• Both sports days have now taken place. Well done to everyone who took part, and to Miss Partridge for organising this fun event. 

• Thank you for supporting our Friends of Byfleet by purchasing refreshments at our sports days. Every penny counts!

• Thanks to the Year 4 parents for their generous cake donations for today's cake sale. We look forward to tallying up all the cake sale money and purchasing some exciting EPIC (engaging play in children) lunch time resources.

• Byfleet's Got Talent rehearsals are underway and the top two from each class have been chosen for the finals. We'll announce the finalist in Monday's assembly next week. The BPS's Got Talent finals will be on Monday 22nd July - our judges (Simon, Alicia and Amanda) are looking forward to judging the amazing talent on offer! Who will win the £30 voucher? You've got to be in it to win it!

• Miss Partridge took some Year 5s to New Haw Junior school last week to take part in a 'Debate Mate' competition against several other local schools. This is the first time we've taken part

• Year 6 are working hard on their Year 6 show of Matilda. Year 6 parents, don't forget to secure your ticket via Scopay. See the letter please. 

• Year 4 have been privileged to work with The Royal Opera House on a project linked to singing, dancing and art sculpture. They performed incredibly well last week in their show - well done! See pictures below. 

• Last week Miss Austwick worked with KS 2 children to take part in an online Quiz Club Science Competition, against other schools nationally. See below for more info. 

• There are reading and maths challenges happening over the summer holiday. Don't forget to sign your child up to the Summer Reading Challenge at Byfleet Library and you can also sign up for the Doodle Summer Challenge on your child's Doodle account. Certificates to be awarded in the Autumn term for those who part take. 

• We are looking for two new governors, one with a finance background if possible, to join our governor volunteers at BPS. If you are able to commit to x6 2 hour meetings a year, and would like to help steer our strategic direction, please email info@byfleet.surrey.sch.uk 

• We had a wonderful turn out for our Tray Days with parents visiting classes this week - we hope you enjoyed looking through your child's learning. 

• Unfortunately our in-school summer fair had to be cancelled however we have stored all donated goods to use in our next fundraising event in the next academic year. Thanks for everyone's kind donations. 

• If you have a child who is due to start school in 25/26, please register for a school tour for the Autumn term, here. Mrs Meyrick will be happy to show you around our wonderful school, BPS!

• If you are interested in hiring our school hall, a classroom, our outdoor hive or swimming 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. 

On Monday 1st July, the Science Quiz Club team took part in the online Quiz Club Science Championship finals. Having worked hard all year to pass the heats and semi-finals, they were up against the 40 best schools in the UK.

There was a variety of questions and topics: astronomy, atoms, nuclear reactions, elements of the periodic table, anatomy and many more. Most even dipped into key stage three knowledge, challenging our team to use what they knew and had read up on outside of school as well as what they had learnt in their Science lessons.

After six rounds, our Science Quiz Club team finished an amazing 11th place! They continuously showed brilliant teamwork and communication throughout the year and I have been very impressed with their enthusiasm and encouragement for each other. They should feel very proud of themselves to be one of the top 11 teams in the country. Well done and congratulations Daniel, Lilly, Jack and Ethan!

Well done to the following children for being recognised for doing something brilliant this fortnight......

We've had an influx of families going on holiday this month. Unfortunately, Surrey have issued fixed penalty notices to 4 of our families, as a result. We understand how costly it is to holiday out of school term time, however we are only able to authorise absences in exceptional circumstances. 

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.

Currently the amount payable under a penalty notice is £60.00 per parent/carer per child if paid within 21 days. Thereafter the amount increases to £120.00 if paid between 21 and 28 days. If the penalty notice remains unpaid after 28 days, the Local Authority will consider a prosecution in the Magistrates Court. Please note that penalty notices are issued per parent/carer per child so a family of two parents and two children will receive 4 penalty notices.

Please view our Attendance Policy here for further information.

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Online Support Group

Barnardos Woking Family Centre is pleased to offer a free virtual support group for parents/carers with child(ren) aged 0-16 years.  The group provides helpful information and guidance for child(ren) with pre or diagnosed SEND.  The sessions are good place to get practical and emotional advice and an opportunity to meet families in similar situations.  The aims of the sessions are to build positive constructive relationships and calm confident parenting.

The weekly sessions cover different key themes/relevant issues and information, with an opportunity to ask questions. 

Weekly key topics

• Week 1 – Welcome, Introductions & Safety plan

• Week 2 – Family rules, Boundaries & Positive Language

• Week 3 – Parenting, Food Fads & Sleep                                                                                  

• Week 4 – EHCP, DLA & Surrey Local Offer

Dates

•  Monday 15th July 2024 - 9.30 – 11am (week 3)

•  Monday 22nd July 2024 - 9.30 – 11am (week 4)

Register your interest   Please email wokingfamilycentre@barnardos.org.uk