Welcome to your newsletter for week ending September 12th 

Our first full week back! We started the day with fabulous Values Assemblies and we ended with a slightly damp but lively pop-up school shop on the playground! It was also the fist full day for the newest members of the BVP family- our wonderful Reception children! They have done brilliantly so far and we are very proud of their super start.

Thankyou for all your support at the start of the term. We know the return after the summer break can sometimes be tricky for our children but with lots of communication between home and school, worries and concerned can be addressed quickly. Don't forget that teachers' and team email addresses are on the website under 'Learning' and 'Year group Pages' so you can get in touch with them directly.

Thank you again for the responses to the parent survey- a summary of the free text comments at the end of the survey are on the website under the 'Families' page here.

We have a busy weekend ahead of us at BVP; tomorrow the George Hall will be open from 10-4 as part of the Bournville Village Heritage Day, and then on Sunday we have our first PTA for our new Reception families- the Picnic and Duck Race in the Park! We are looking forward to seeing lots of you at one or both of the events.

Read on for more news and information about what's coming up and don't forget to keep an eye on the calendar which is filling up with dates for the year. it's under the Families tab on the website or you can click here.

We Are Gold! 🏅

We are delighted to share that our school has been awarded the Gold School Games Mark - a fantastic achievement that reflects the hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment of our pupils, staff, and wider community in promoting sport and physical activity.

The School Games Mark is a nationally recognised award that celebrates schools for their dedication to PE, after-school clubs, competitions, and opportunities for all children to get active. Achieving the Gold Award shows that we not only provide a wide range of sporting opportunities, but also encourage participation, teamwork, and a love of being active.

This success is down to the brilliant efforts of our children, who throw themselves into PE lessons, clubs, and competitions with such energy and positivity. It also reflects the dedication of our staff and coaches, who go above and beyond to inspire and motivate pupils. Finally, we want to thank our families for their ongoing support - from cheering on at events to encouraging active lifestyles at home.

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and look forward to building on it by continuing to grow our sporting offer and celebrating the achievements of every child.

What's Coming Up

Values Of The Week

Today the following pupils received the Values Certificate for Respect...

A Great Year Begins with Great Attendance!

It’s been so lovely seeing all the smiling faces back in the classroom, ready for another year of learning, growth and fun.

As we settle into our routines, we’d like to remind everyone of the value of regular and punctual attendance and encourage our children to strive for it. Every school day counts, and being in class—on time—helps your child feel that they belong and can achieve their full potential.

We completely understand that sometimes absences are unavoidable—especially when your child is unwell. But when children miss school often or arrive late, it can really impact both their learning and their ability to feel connected and settled.

The doors open at 8.40am and the register is taken at 8.50am – if your child arrives after this time, they will be marked as late and could miss vital information at the start of the school day. Please ensure sure you child arrives on time so they are settled and ready to learn

If your child is absent, please notify attendance as early as possible by calling 0121 675 9098 (option 1).

If you are unsure whether your child it too ill for school, please click the link for helpful information https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Let’s work together to help every child make the most of this year. Thank you for your continued support and for getting your child to school every day—ready to learn and grow!

Attendance Armadillos 

Each week we issue out an armadillo to the class with the highest attendance of the week. We have an incredible 7 classes with 100% !

This week the attendance armadillo's were handed to... 

Parking

Just a reminder for our families to be more mindful at drop off and pick up when it comes to parking. We've received some calls from residents and local businesses about parking around these times as they are often blocked in/ out of their own drives and spaces. 

We understand there is limited parking around the school but if our families could be more aware of this, that would be wonderful. 

Our BVP Governors

Our Governors have updated their Governance Statement- you can read this and see more information around our Governing Board on our website under 'Our School' and 'Governance' or by using the link here.

Parent Governor Vacancy! 

Following a Governor's retirement, we have a vacancy for a Parent Governor!

This is a challenging but hugely rewarding role and an opportunity to be part of the school leadership team, where you can help to shape the continuous improvement of our wonderful school. If you are interested you can nominate yourself or another parent. If you would like to know more, please get in touch with Mrs Cooper via [email protected] who can put you in touch with one of our current Governors who would be very happy to have a chat with you so you can here all about the role and ask any questions. 

Please click the links below for further information, the nomination form and qualifications and disqualifications to serve as a school governor. 

Nominations can only be accepted from parents or carers who have children registered at the school on the day that nominations close.

Junior Einstein's 

We still have space in our KS2 Science club! The club take pace Tuesdays 15:30- 16:30 and children can be collected from the top playground. The club will run till December 9th which is a total of 12 sessions. If this is something your child is interested in please book using the link below. 

 https://junioreinsteinsscienceclub.com/events/after-school-science-club-bournville-village-primary-school-birmingham-tuesday-16th-september/

Introducing our new Music Coordinator 

We are delighted to announce we have a lovely new music co-ordinator - Becky Pearce!

She will be the go-to person for any music-related queries going forward.

Please send any messages for music to: [email protected]

Many of you may know Becky already from school drop off and pick up, so please congratulate her if you see her.

We can't wait for her to get stuck in!

Next week we will be on WEEK 3.

Reminder: Even if your child is a packed Lunch, parents will need to book that lunch option on Arbor! 

Maths Parent Workshops

Reception, Y1 and Y2: Introduction to Numbots

Where: Elizabeth Hall

When: Monday 29^th September, 3.30-4.30

Y3 and Y4: Introduction to Times Table Rock Stars

Where: George Hall

When: Thursday 2^nd October, 3.30-4.30

Each week, we will be recommending a book for you and your child to read at home.

Reception

A magical and exciting picture book from a top selling author and illustrator

Year 1

A sequel to ‘How to catch a Star’, written by an international best-selling author

Year 2

A humorous adventure based on friendships, inclusion and loyalty.

Year 3

From the award-winning Blue Peter team, a hilarious tale of primary school life

Year 4

An adventure about how plastic pollution affects our seas and what we can do about it

Year 5

A book on friendship, loyalty and self-acceptance.

Year 6

A story to increase a empathy in children and empower those who feel like the character in the story

Campfire Reading Evening

On Tuesday 30th September we will be holding our Campfire Reading Evening in our Forest School Area. Please see the attached poster for more information. 

Duck Race/ Picnic in the Park

And finally...

Don't forget we have our Welcome Back meetings next week. It will be lovely to see lots of you in school for information about year group activities, a summary of what we are working on in terms of school improvement, a look in classrooms and a chat with class teachers- no need to book. 

Take care all- we hope you all get to see a bit of blue sky! See you on Monday (if not before!)

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.

Going On In Your Area...

Birmingham Bulletin

Click here to view last weeks Birmingham Bulletin including: 

Library upgrades

Suicide prevention week

Cycle September

Message from St Francis Church: 

Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine is a fun family-friendly breakfast service at Bournville Parish Church. We meet at 9.00 am on the second Sunday of the month in the church hall and everybody’s welcome.

Expect fresh pastries, fresh coffee, Bible stories, songs, craft and more…

Follow us on Facebook: Rise and Shine Bournville

Karate Club in B30 & B29 Area 

Established in Stirchley since 1999 Birmingham Goju Ryu Karate is a traditional style of Karate, originating from Okinawa. We teach self-defence, kata, bunkai (applications), bag/pad work, grappling, kumite (sparring), hojo-hondu (equipment training) & Kobudo

If you have ever thought about taking up karate but always put it off, and would like to take that first step, we are welcoming new students from Friday 12^th September 2025 at Stirchley Baths Community Centre. & Saturday 13^th September 2025 at Weoley Hill Village Hall