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Goodbye and thank you
Goodbye and thank you
As we come to the end of the school year 2025/2026 - we would like to say a big thank you and farewell to some of our members of staff.
Mrs Bartlett – teacher, who is beginning a new chapter in her life after 17 years at Bedonwell.
Mrs Badham– teacher, who is relocating with her family after 15 years at Bedonwell.
Miss Mullarkey – teacher, who has plans to travel.
Mrs Parsons - teacher, who has chosen a different career path.
Mrs Haley – learning support mentor, who is taking early retirement after nearly 24 years at Bedonwell.
Mrs Roffey – cleaner, who is retiring.
Mrs Forsdyke - Lead SEN TA who has been at the school just over 11 years who is moving on to pastures new.
Their commitment and care have changed the lives of many of our children and families and I am sure you will join with me in thanking each of them for their hard work and wishing them all the very best for the future.
Goodbye to year 6!
Goodbye to year 6!
Year 6 have all worked extremely hard throughout their time in both Bedonwell Infant and Nursery and Junior Schools. They have each worked on our PROUD values and have all shown Perseverance, Respect, Optimism, Unity and Discovery. We would all like to wish them the very best for next year in their new secondary school. Believe in yourself, because we do. You can achieve anything!
Year 2 end of year production
Year 2 end of year production
Our Year 2s did an excellent job at recreating the story of Stella the Starfish, with their lovely singing and fantastic dance move!
Stella the Starfish explores the theme of being helpful to others. When Stella is found, lost and alone, by two children, they agree to help her find her family. They are transported into the ocean by a magic shell and seek the advice of the colourful sea creatures. None are able or willing to help, except for Sid the singing shark, who helps to reunite them with Stella's family.
Year 6 end of year production
Year 6 end of year production
Year 6 raised the roof with two amazing performances of Porridge! The performances were excellent and all of the children joined in with acting, singing and some brilliant dance routines that accompanied the music! A massive well done to them all for their great performances.
Year 2 mini fair
Year 2 mini fair
The Year 2 pupils had their mini fair in the last week of term. The Year 1s and Year 3s all came to the fair to spend their money on lots of different items. The fair was a huge success and the children raised £122.84 for the NSPCC! Well done Year 2!
KS2 Choir performance
KS2 Choir performance
The KS2 choir club gave a superb performance to their parents and carers. Mrs Webb and the Bedonwell choir sung the songs they have been practicing throughout the year and they sang them all amazingly! Well done for your wonderful singing and to all of those that have attended choir club this year in KS2.
Children's University
Children's University
Some of our CU children accumulated enough stamps to be invited to the end of year Children’s University Graduation Ceremony for 2025.
It is a fantastic achievement, and we are so proud of your child’s achievements!
During the ceremony the children were presented with their graduation certificates and gifts and they had a chance to have their photo taken after the ceremony.
It was wonderful seeing how much the children enjoyed being a part of the Children’s University and we are looking forward to continuing to explore new Learning Destinations and activities that your child can take part in.
PE for next academic year.
PE for next academic year.
Please refer to the table below for your child/ren’s PE days. Pupils in years 1 to 6 will start their PE lessons from week beginning Monday 8th September. Reception pupils will be informed by their class teacher when their PE lessons will begin:
Ideas to entertain the children this summer holidays
Ideas to entertain the children this summer holidays
Please check out the link below that will take you to a page that Mrs Smee has created of all the activities and events that you can take your child to over the summer holiday! Some of the activities are completely free.
Just click on the link below:
Joe Wicks Astroburp challenge
Joe Wicks Astroburp challenge
Over the summer Joe Wicks will be releasing new videos for his Astroburp challenge. Please check out the link below to join in!
Year 3/4 Baseball Event at Belmont
Year 3/4 Baseball Event at Belmont
The children thoroughly enjoyed playing against Belmont in a fun baseball event.
All children showed fantastic sportsmanship and had fun practising their baseball skills.
Year 2 - trip to the Tower Of London
Year 2 - trip to the Tower Of London
Year 2 had an amazing time on their trip to the Tower of London which linked to their history topic 'Monarchs'. They had so much fun exploring the White Tower, taking part in a 'Knights and Castles' workshop and their favourite part - seeing the Crown Jewels!
Year 1 - trip to sainsburys
Year 1 - trip to sainsburys
Year 1 have been learning about money. They walked to Sainsbury's Local and bought two items using coins.
FOBS
FOBS
‘FOBS would like to thank everyone for their support with our events this academic year. Every person that volunteered, purchased tickets, bought items, and contributed donations, has helped support our effort to raise funds for our children at school. We have created some wonderful memories this year and we hope your children have enjoyed being part of it.
Our Summer fair and Inflatable day was a big hit, with our biggest turn out yet. Despite the heat, so much fun was had by everyone. Reception and nursery had their school discos and they were so cute dancing away!
The dental nurse came to visit Stay & Play and the children had fun brushing teeth on the puppet and talking about our oral health.
We have provided leavers gifts to year 2 moving on from the infant school, and to year 6 as they get ready to leave Bedonwell. We wish them every success in their new schools!
This year, we sadly say goodbye to Sarah as Treasurer for FOBS and we thank her for all her hard work over the years.
We have lots of events planned for next year, including our popular firework night on the 8th November. We hope we can continue to rely on your support going forward, when schools need funding more than ever. Without volunteers, our ideas can’t get off the page and we are truly thankful to those that are always on hand to offer their time. If you are interested in getting involved, please email fobsbedonwell@gmail.com and we can add you to our Whatsapp group where we often ask for helpers or items we need.
We wish you all a restful Summer break and look forward to seeing you in the new academic year.’
It is really important for all children to drink water throughout the day, which is why children need to bring a water bottle into school. However, can we please ask that children only bring in either a disposable plastic or re-usable plastic water bottle with a sealable lid.
Some children are bringing in large metal water bottles which when knocked over can cause disruption in the class.
Please can we also ask that Airup water bottles are not brought into school, these are expensive and can sometimes be knocked over in a busy classroom and damaged or broken.
We have also had occasions where Stanley Cups have leaked water into childrens' bags on the way to and from school. These bottles do not seal and when tipped will leak. These have been knocked over in class which has caused damage to some of our books.
Water bottles in school
Water bottles in school
Calendar dates for the next academic year
Calendar dates for the next academic year
Diary dates:
Friday 18th July - last day of school
Monday 1st September - INSET day school closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd September - INSET day school closed to pupils
Wednesday 3rd September - Pupils return to school (Year 1 to Year 6)
Monday 8th September - Reception pupil's visits to school start
Monday 8th September - PE starts this week for pupils in years 1 to 6
Tuesday 9th September - Year 6 Selection Test
Tuesday 9th September - All year 2 classes stay & play sessions 9:15am
Friday 12th September - Year 6 swimming starts
Tuesday 16 September - Year 1 Everest class stay & play 9:15am
Wednesday 17th September - Year 1 Vesuvius stay & play 9:15am
Thursday 18th September - Year 1 Snowdon stay & play 9:15am
Monday 22nd September - Parent meetings in classrooms for years 1 to 6 ( booking required)
Thursday 25th September - Parent meetings in classrooms for years 1 to 6 ( booking required)
School uniform ready for the new school year
School uniform ready for the new school year
Please ensure your child is wearing the correct school uniform, please read through the guidance below to see what our uniform expectations are and also see where this can be bought from.
Our school website has all the guidance here: School uniform guidance
All of our school uniform can be found at Caseys School Wear:
Caseys School wear
246 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent. DA15 8PW,
Tel: 0208 850 8645 Mobile 07786 996443.
Website: https://www.caseysschoolwear.co.uk/primary-school/bedonwell-federation.html
Please see the guidance for school uniform below:
All pupils will be encouraged to wear suitable clothing in the school colours of pale blue and grey with regard to nursery joggers and tracksuits for PE. Unisex sweatshirts, t-shirts and tracksuits in these colours and bearing the school logo, can be purchased from the school's supplier.
School uniform pupils are expected to wear:
Navy blue sweatshirt (preferably with the school logo or otherwise plain)
Navy blue sweat cardigan (preferably with the school logo or otherwise plain)
Sky blue polo shirt (preferably with the school logo or otherwise plain)
Grey tailored trousers or grey tailored shorts (summer)
Grey tailored mid-thigh length shorts (summer)
Grey skirt
Grey pinafore dress
Light blue & white checked dress (summer)
Navy blue, black or grey tights or white socks
Hair bands in school colours only (grey, white or sky blue)
Optional: Navy blue fleece jacket (preferably with the school logo or otherwise plain)
Please note that no logos other than the school logo are permitted on sweatshirts and polo shirts.
Where hijabs are worn they must be in the school colours of either blue, white or grey.
All black shoes or trainers - no logos or coloured trainers.
Children wear their PE kit for the whole school day on the day of their PE lesson (you will be notified which day/s these are). This enables pupils not only to receive maximum learning time for their PE lessons, but also a reduces PE clothing being lost/misplaced.
Pupils will be required to take part in indoor PE activities in bare feet.
Reception/KS1/KS2: Plain T-shirt in their ‘house colour’ and navy mid-thigh length shorts for indoor PE. A navy blue tracksuit for outdoor PE which can be worn during cold weather, preferably with the school logo or plain. Black trainers for PE sessions.
Please note: Parents/ carers will be notified of their child’s house colour before the start of the academic year. Footwear must match the school colours – black.
Bedonwell's Instagram
Bedonwell's Instagram
Bedonwell Infant, Nursery and Junior School have their their own Instagram page. This page will have regular updates on lots of different events, activities and amazing work the children produce. If you have Instagram, please give us a follow and like any of the posts on our wall.
Please click on the link below to get to our Instagram page!
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