News from the Park
Parent Newsletter 4 29/9/2023
Excitement was in the air this week as School Council elections took place. Well done to everyone who ran for election and congratulations to our new School Councillors.
Earlier this week, Year 5 went on a brilliant trip to the Royal Gunpowder Mills. They had a fantastic time making and firing rockets! Year 5 wowed their teachers with their curiosity and great questioning to deepen their understanding.
It was wonderful to see so many of you at last night's PTA Pamper Evening. Thank you to the PTA for organising such a brilliant event and to all those who came along to support. It was a great success and we look forward to future PTA events.
To end the week, we hosted our Macmillan Coffee Morning and cake/fruit sale. We could not have done this without the amazing help of our parent volunteers and super team of pupil helpers. Thank you to everyone who supported this event!
PTA News
PAMPER EVENT UPDATE
After an amazing first event together the Brunswick Park PTA would like to thank everybody who played a part in making last night a success! From the magnificent stall holders who attended the evening to the parent helpers and staff. We will have a final figure of how much we raised for you in next weeks newsletter. Here are some photos of the night.
Next PTA meeting: Wednesday 11th October 2023
8 pm Venue TBC
Reading corner
We are often asked the question, "What should my child be reading?" The simple answer is anything they like! Children should read whatever interests them. However, if you are looking to suggest books to expand your child's field of interest try Books for Topic's Recommended Reads. We have given all children a copy of this year's recommendations, which include a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction to interest all readers. We have many of these books in our library or they will be available at your local library.
Our KS1 book club is now up and running for children in years 1-3 on Tuesday lunchtimes. Our pupil librarians are on hand and eager to give advice and help children choose appropriate books to read.
PE Awards
Please click the link below for Mr Reisman's PE Awards.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ldf-Mf0djdyhZ3ReHthu-yi7SCrW_nHz053odfBGa_8/edit?pli=1
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Jacqueline and Cath, one former and one current Brunswick parent, are starting a rhyme time in Southgate. The rhyme time is free and suitable for all preschoolers and babies, their parents, grandparents and carers. They would love to see you on a Tuesday for singing and stories.
Theresa Villiers MP Christmas Card Competition 2023
Theresa Villiers MP is running a Christmas card competition for children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The competition is optional.
The winning design will be featured on the front of her MP Christmas card this year.
The four best runner-up entries from across the competition will be published on the back of the card, as will a list of highly commended entries.
Here are the guidelines if your child would like to enter:
*entries must be on A4 paper in portrait format
*the paper must not be folded
*your child's name, age and school must be written on the back
*you must write if your child is in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 on the back
*entry is limited to one per child
*by submitting an entry to the competition, participants agree that their artwork can be used as the Christmas card for Theresa Villiers MP, and that it can be published in media and local literature (both political and parliamentary)
If your child would like to enter, they must hand in their entry to their class teacher, ensuring all the necessary information is provided.
Deadline: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Good luck to all those who enter!
Music Lessons
If your child has private music lessons via BEAT, please let the music teacher know if your child is off sick, on a school trip or absent for any other reason and cannot make their lesson. This can save wasted journeys for the teachers. We thank you for your cooperation.
Dates for the Diary
Tuesday 4th October- School Council Assembly- Mayor Visit
Thursday 5th October - Census Day Menu
Wednesday 11th October- PTA Meeting 8pm. Venue TBC
Thursday 12th October - Year 4 trip to St Albans Cathedral
Monday 16th October- Individual school photos
Monday 16th October – Parents Evening
Tuesday 17th October - Parents Evening
Thursday 19th October - Year 2 trip to Science Museum
Wednesday 8th November- Flu Vaccinations- Reception - Year 6
Attendance and Punctuality
Congratulations to 4C who achieved 100% attendance last week. The classes with the best attendance goes to 2F and 3A. Well done all.
