Welcome to your newsletter for week ending October 23rd

We've had a sightly soggy and windy end to the week but we've still managed to get out for short periods across the day, including Reception and the 3S Forest School sessions where skills in creating waterproof shelters were tested to the limit!

As the first half term draws to a close, we start to think ahead to events across November and December. Please keep an eye on the website calendar and the newsletter for what's coming up. 

Most of you will have noticed The Barn on the top playground- this is a set of two rooms to expand the space and improve the provision we have for children across the school. The rooms are The Willow Room and The Ash Room. The Willow Room is going to be an extension of the Pastoral spaces in school and will be used alongside the Den (in the George Building) and the Burrow (in the Elizabeth Building). The Cottage is going to be used in a slightly different way so children who use this space regularly will be getting used to the new Willow Room. The Ash room will be a work station intervention room, mainly for children in KS2.

We are sure children will soon get used to the new spaces- if you would like to know more or have a look round the new spaces, please get in touch with any of us.

Reminder: Secondary School Applications- September 2027

A reminder for parents and carers of children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 that applications for secondary school places must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 31 October 2026.

Please ensure you apply on time, as late applications are less likely to result in an offer from one of your preferred schools. Applications can be made via Birmingham City Council’s School Admissions website.

If you need help with the application process, please call 0121 303 1888 or email admissions@birmingham.gov.uk.

School place offers will be announced on 1 March 2027.

Please note: this application process does not apply to children with an EHCP, whose secondary transfer is managed through SENAR.

After half term, the daily assemblies for children in Years 1 and 2 will take place in the afternoons, at the end of the day. This is to increase teaching time in the mornings, as these sessions are shorter than the afternoon's due to KS1's earlier lunch. This will also include the Friday Values Assemblies which will now take place at 2:45pm.

You will be reminded of this within the email invitation should your child be receiving a certificate. Reception classes are also joining Friday Values assemblies from Friday 6th November.

To view more dates, please visit our website calendar under the 'Families' tab or click here.

Year 3 Author Visit- 6th November

On Friday 6th November Author Phil Corbett will be coming to BVP to talk to our year 3 classes about his new book Ghost And Toast.

If you would like to pre order the book for your child, please click here.  

** Where to wait for values assembly after drop off: 

KS1: Elizabeth Building doors (by the ramp)

KS2: School Office**

Today the following pupils received the Values Champion Award for demonstrating INTEGRITY...

Each week the Attendance Armadillo is handed out to the class(es) with the highest scoring attendance in their building!

This week's Attendance Armadillo winners are... 

Crazy Sock Day

On Monday, the children were invited to come to school wearing their craziest socks to raise money for the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, an important part of our local community we have been working with and supporting for many years. As you can see, some of the socks were very crazy indeed! We managed to raise over £230 for the Royal Orthopaedic Charity thanks to your donations. A massive thank you to everyone who took part!

Year 5 This Week...

Visit from National Grid

Earlier this week, National Grid visited Year 5 to talk to us about how electricity travels from power stations to our homes.

Year 5 really enjoyed learning about how electricity is generated and distributed, discovering more about the journey it takes before we can use it in our everyday lives. It was a fantastic opportunity to build on our learning and find out more about the importance of electricity.

'Dress Red' Day 

This term, Year 5 have been exploring texts about homelessness. Year 5 have written poetry, created narratives and produced non-chronological reports about homelessness.

Alongside this, we have been learning about charities that support people experiencing homelessness. Today, Year 5 wore red to show their support for St Basils, a charity that helps young people aged 16–25 who are affected by homelessness.

If you would like to make a donation to support this cause, you can find the payment item under the School Shop section on Arbor.

Fabulous Football News!

This week Fred has been selected in the Warwickshire County Cricket Club U11 squad as part of their early player pathway programme having played for the county last season as part of the U10 squad. He will now train all winter and represent Warwickshire, playing against other counties in summer 2027.

Fred, your family and BVP are incredibly proud of your achievement, a huge well done to you! 

After the half term we will be on WEEK 3 of the menu.

Year 3&4 Magical Maths Club

Magical Maths are starting a year 3 & 4 club next term. If this is something your child may be interested in, please visit www.magicalmathsclub.com or call 0121 392 747 to book your child's place. 

EMMPOWER Dance & Wellbeing

Our EMMPOWER Dance & Wellbeing sessions continue to provide pupils in Years 3–6 with a fun, supportive space to enjoy hip-hop dance, build confidence and nurture wellbeing through movement, teamwork and creativity.

There are currently spaces available for children who would like to join us! If your child is interested in taking part, please see the flyer below for further information and use the QR code to sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact - emmpowerdance@gmail.com

Christmas Fair

If you are planning to have a sort-out over half term - good news, we are accepting early donations for the Christmas Fair! We are looking for good quality books, toys, games that are suitable for children, unopened / good-as-new products that you won't use but could be sold on / given away, children's fancy dress, coats and wellies. 
There will be someone at the PTA cupboard next to the climbing frame at drop-off and pick-up times on Monday 2nd Nov for you to make your donations.

As always our Christmas raffle will be available to enter at the fair, and then afterwards on Arbor. If anyone knows or works for a business that would be interested in donating a raffle prize please contact El via email: pta@bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk.

Year 6

We have visited the year 6 classes this week to build excitement for the Christmas Fair Y6 Volunteer Team. Lots of the children are keen and ready to help! An email with the permission form has been sent out to all Year 6 families.

Please do make sure to put December 5th in your diaries to make it a lovely busy atmosphere for the Year 6 children.

Dates coming up

Friday 27th November - Own clothes day: please donate an age-appropriate book or toy for the tombola at the Christmas Fair.

Friday 4th December - Christmas Fair setup after school in the George Hall

Saturday 5th December - Christmas Fair 11:00-15:00 in the George Hall

Winter Discos

- Tuesday 8th December - Yr1 Disco 15:30-16:30 in the Elizabeth Hall

- Thursday 10th December - Yr2/3 Disco 15:30-17:00 in the George Hall

- Thursday 10th December - Yr4/5/6 Disco 18:00-19:30 in the George Hall

In order for the discos to run as planned, it’s essential we have volunteers. Any families keen to get involved in any of the discos please get in touch: pta@bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk or Becki- 07964166963 and we can add you to the exsiting Whatsapp groups.

Friday 11th December - Carols in the playground. Gates open at 14:00. We will be serving tea / coffee / mince pies on the top playground whilst the school gather on the lower playground. Singing starts at 14:30

And finally...

We hope Storm Austen comes and goes without too much of an impact on you all. Stay safe over the half term break, and as always, if you need anything please get in touch via head@bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk 

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone in our school and at all times we consider what is in our children’s best interests. We work to ensure our children are safe and cared for and by doing this we are protecting their health and development and preventing them from harm. If we are worried, we will raise concerns, share information, and take prompt action with the aim of ensuring families receive the right help at the right time.

Birmingham School Admissions Consultation 2028/2029

Birmingham City Council is consulting on its proposed school admission arrangements for the 2028/2029 academic year.

The consultation runs from Monday 5 October to Monday 16 November 2026. Parents and carers, and other interested parties, are invited to view the proposals and share their views.

• View the proposals: Proposed Admissions Arrangements 2028
• Submit your feedback: BeHeard Consultation Website

We encourage any interested families to take part in the consultation before it closes.