BICs Family Minds Workshops

Please note that these workshops are primarily aimed towards the parents/carers of children and young people.

BICS are inviting you to join our virtual workshops. These workshops aim to increase your knowledge of common wellbeing and mental health difficulties faced by children and young people. They also aim to provide you with strategies to assist you in supporting your young person.

We have eight topics coming up between June 2026 – December 2026

Understanding and Managing Friendships

BICS invite you to join a virtual workshop designed to support parents and carers in understanding how friendships develop and the challenges that may affect your child or young person.

The workshop aims to build confidence in understanding your child or young person’s friendships and supporting them through any difficulties that may arise. We will explore how anxiety can impact socialising and friendships difficulties, how neurodivergence may shape these experiences, and ways to empower your child or young person to develop boundaries, navigate conflict, and manage bullying.

The workshop also focuses on how to communicate effectively with your child or young person about friendship issues and when it may be helpful to step in to problem‑solve together, with the aim of strengthening your relationship and supporting their overall wellbeing.

Introduction to Neurodiversity Workshop

BICS invite you to join a virtual workshop designed to provide a general overview of neurodiversity. The session aims to support parents and carers in building awareness and understanding of what neurodiversity means and how it may relate to your child or young person’s experiences. We will explore key themes, discuss common challenges, and share practical ideas to help you navigate support.

The workshop will cover how to access support with or without a formal diagnosis, ways to advocate for your child in education settings, simple and effective strategies you can try at home, and the local services and resources available in Barnet.

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop provides general information and guidance only. BICS does not offer neurodiversity assessments, diagnosis, or specialist intervention. The focus of the session is to build awareness and confidence for families who are exploring these areas or awaiting further support.

Please see the enclosed attachment with the covering email to book workshops.

🌍🍽️ International Food Buffet — Summer Fair, Friday 3rd July! 🍽️🌍

This year's Summer Fair will feature an International Food Buffet — and we'd love your help to make it amazing! 🎉

We're inviting families to donate a traditional, nut and sesame-free dish from your culture or a family favourite. Whether it's home-made or shop-bought, every contribution adds something special to the table!

If you're stuck to decide what to bring, here are some suggestions:

Chicken wings · Chicken drumsticks · Chicken/lamb kebab · Koftes · Sheftali · Prawns/fish · Grilled Veggies · Corn on the cob · Green Salads · Pasta salad · Potato salad · Couscous · Rice dish · Coleslaw · Tzatziki · Taramasalata · Yogurt · Halloumi/cheeses · Chips · Stuffed Vine Leaves · All Savoury Pastries (sausage rolls, mini pies, bulgur kofte, quiches, puffed pastries with filling, pizza)

Desserts: Watermelon/melon · Berries & other fruits

If you'd like to contribute one or more dishes, please let your class rep know or email  brunswickparkpta@gmail.com  — every bit of help is so appreciated! 💛

🕑 Drop-off: between 2-3pm on Friday 3rd July

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🌟 We Need YOU! 🌟

Our Summer Fair is just around the corner — Friday 3rd July — and we need your help to make it an absolutely brilliant day for our children! 🎉☀️

We're looking for parents, carers, grandparents, aunties, uncles and older siblings to volunteer just an hour or even half an hour of their time between 2.30pm and 8.30pm to help run our stalls. Every pair of hands makes a huge difference! 🙌

And here's the best bit — all volunteers will enjoy a free meal and drink during their shift! 🍽️🥤

If you're able to help, please let your class rep know with your available time slot.

Thank you so much — we really couldn't do it without you! 🙏

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🎪 Summer Fair — Payment Info 🎪
We're trying something new at this year's Summer Fair on Friday 3rd July — a token system! 🎟️

Tokens can be purchased:
🖥️ In advance via SchoolMoney
🚪 On the door on the night (card payment only)

Please note that unused tokens are non-refundable, so we suggest starting small and topping up on the day!

💳 Card payments are also available at the Bar, BBQ and International Buffet.

Any questions, please speak to your class rep. See you there! 🎉

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RAFFLE TICKETS

😎☀️The summer has finally arrived, and so has our annual Summer Fair 2026 Raffle!

🎁This year's prizes have been donated by local businesses and parents.

➡️ Follow the link to get your tickets :

https://go.rallyup.com/701e91/Campaign/Details

❤️🤩This is a wonderful opportunity to support our school while getting a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

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