Welcome to your newsletter for week ending December 5th

This week's newsletter has lots for you to read and make a note of, so we will keep this bit fairly short.

As we head towards the end of term, please keep an eye on the website calendar here. Following feedback we try to minimise the number of emails we send out, so the newsletters and the website are the places to go for information. 

We know there are lots of children struggling with coughs and colds at the moment and it's often difficult to decide whether to send children in to school. Please remember that Katie, our Attendance Ambassador is always willing to have chat - she's in the main office every morning so you can pop in or call school and she will be happy to advise.

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

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

Digital Ambassadors 

This week our wonderful digital ambassadors met up to discuss their roles and next steps moving forward. 

Skating Superstar!

Our lovely student P performed in a public showing of Dick Whittington at Planet Ice in Solihull. P auditioned and successfully secured a part as a mouse!

Congratulations P, we are so proud of your achievement!

Nut Allergy

A reminder to families that BVP is a nut free school. This mean no child should be coming to school with snacks that include or may include nuts. This includes items such as Nutella, granola bars/ biscuits etc. 

Attendance Armadillos 

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

Cancelling Music Lessons

As we near the end of this term year, it is time to let us know if you want to cancel your child’s music lessons for next term. If your child wants to continue with their music lessons, no further action is required, and they will continue next term.

If you want to cancel their music lessons for next term, please click on the link below and complete the information requested.

Cancelling link HERE

Submissions for cancellations need to be sent by EOP Friday 12^th December 2025. Any submissions after this date will not be confirmed.

**Non-completion of the form or failure to notify the music team will mean that your child will continue with their chosen instrument, and you will have to pay for the full term of lessons. You will not be able to cancel these lessons again until the Summer Term.**

Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the us on [email protected]m

KS2 Music Lesson Space Available 

Is your child itching to play a musical instrument, but hasn’t had the chance until now? We may just have the perfect opportunity for them…

One space has become available for either an oboe, flute, clarinet or bassoon music lesson at BVP. If your child would be keen to start playing any of the above instruments, please contact: [email protected] 

The space will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. So, act quick to avoid disappointment!

NO Orchestra 17th Dec

Due to the orchestra's final concert for 2025 on 10th December, there will be NO orchestra afterschool club on the last week of term (17th December). 

Upcoming Music Dates

Hip-Hop with EMMPOWER!

We’re delighted to offer an exciting Dance for Wellbeing programme for children in Years 3 - 6. These fun and engaging sessions are designed to help pupils boost their confidence, resilience, creativity, and emotional wellbeing through movement. Sessions are held in a supportive environment in the George Hall after school on Mondays.

Parents and carers can book places via the QR code on the flyer below; more information on below flyer for session timings, prices etc.

If you have questions, want advice or have concerns regarding you child please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling the office or emailing  [email protected].

There is also lots of useful information and advice on our school website  https://www.bournvillevillageprimary.org.uk/Page/Detail/our-pastoral-team 

Next week we will be on WEEK 2.

You can pre-book meals in advance on Arbor till the end of the academic year (Arbor>> Meals>> Meal Choices Available>> Select Meal Choice)

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

BVP's Christmas Menu

On Wednesday 10th December we will be having a Christmas themed lunch menu! If you would like your child to have this, please head to Arbor and book this as a normal School Dinner/ Halal School Dinner. 

Christmas Fair

So that you can plan your trip to the Christmas Fair - let us tell you a bit about what is happening...

Doors open at 11:00 through the Woodbrooke Road entrance, free entry, with the choir singing a few carols in George Hall to kick off the event. Step free access available upon request. Cash and card payments accepted throughout. Say "hi" to those on the door! They are there to welcome you and help you navigate around the event!

Head into the George Hall and get the next available/most convenient timed slot to visit Santa so that you don't need to stay in the queue for long. £2.50 per child with a selection of gifts to choose from, plus design your own badge in the queue then make it in the Craft Room (included with Grotto ticket). Own cameras allowed if you want a picture with the big man himself!

Wander around the many stalls in the George Hall, and adjoining classroom, and support those Parents and kids that run their own enterprise making and selling creative items for your enjoyment.

The designer makers/crafters have donated raffle prizes, along with the Christmas Hamper donated by the BVPS Staff Team. Buy as many raffle tickets as you want to show your appreciation of the fun things the PTA have made happen throughout the year (you will have noticed that we have reduced it to just one raffle a year, and at Christmas, so go all in!). Raffle tickets are £1 each.

Donated, pre-loved uniform shop and toys/ books shop will be open, pay what you can. 

The Gift Room (presents for Grown Ups selected by kids) will be open for kids only to visit and select and be assisted to wrap and tag amazing items from a wide selection of carefully chosen gifts. £5 for one, £8 for two. 

Games rooms will be open, run completely by Year 6 enterprise teams. Try your hand, all for 20p a go!

Tombola will be open. Donated, age appropriate gifts to be won by picking out a ticket ending in 0 or 5. Tickets are 25p a ticket.

Craft rooms open for a calm, creative, fun time making one of the craft items curated for different age groups. 50p per craft item.

Face painting will be open. £3 per face. Choose the design and let the team of creatives get to work!

Cafe will be open selling very reasonable prices tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cakes, biscuits, crisps, samosas, mince pies, cookies, cans, fruit juice cartons. 

New this year... We are going to try pre-ordered "Lunch Grab Bags". Choose from either cheese, ham or jam sandwiches, bag of crisps, fruit juice carton and something sweet for £5 per bag. Order via Arbor (so that we avoid food wastage) and pick up from the cafe from 1130. (Orders will open next week if we can make it happen)

If you fancy bringing own lunch, that's fine... breakout rooms will be available for eating in, or if you need some quiet space.

Silent Disco and tuck shop downstairs in the canteen will be open. Free to use the disco headphones, tuck shop as priced. Take a cup of tea or your lunch downstairs, we will have left a few tables out for you.

We may throw in some story times in the Christmas Cottage as well so listen out for announcements at the event. They will be free.

First Aid room is for first aid and lost children and lost property, in case you need it.

Last entry of 14:30 is advised if you want to get around everything. Event finishes at 1500.

You will notice that this isn't about making money. The prices have been kept low so that it is affordable for all AND we get loads of people coming along to make it the best experience for the Year 6s. Be nice to the Year 6 kids, you'll be in the same position in a few years time! Let them help you have fun and keep them nice and busy so they get lots of experience as they get ready to move into secondary school.

If you do feel able to spend or give more, then buy more raffle tickets, or donate directly to the PTA on Arbor, either come with a 'no strings attached sign of your gratitude' and our HUGE thanks in return!

See you on Saturday 6th December! Hopefully!

David, Becki and the amazing 56 Year 6 volunteers!

Dates coming up

Saturday 6^th December- Christmas Fair 11:00-1500, George Hall

Tuesday 9th December- Yr1 Disco 15:30-1630 Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 11th December- Yr2/3 Disco 15:30-1700 George Hall

Thursday 11th December- Yr4/5/6 Disco 18:00-19:30 George Hall

Friday 12^th December- Carols in the Playground 1400 gates open where 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

16^th January- PTA AGM straight after school, 6B classroom

David, Becki, Veronica

BVPS PTA

And finally...

Despite the wind and the rain whipping round Bournville this evening, we are all set for a wonderfully festive day in school tomorrow. Trees and lights are up and the George Hall is full of enthusiastic volunteers getting everything ready for you! We hope to see plenty of you at some point in the day.

Take care all- see you either tomorrow or on Monday morning for the penultimate week of the term!

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.

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Christmas STEM Competition 2025 – Build a Santa STEM Sleigh

Children are invited to design and build a Santa STEM Sleigh using recyclable materials that can move, slide, or roll. They can make it as simple or as creative as they wish.

Open to: All primary-aged children
Cost: Free to enter
How to enter: Email a photo or video of the finished sleigh to
[email protected]

(Names and year groups can be written on or placed beside the model in the photo to keep things simple.)

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025 at 9pm

Individual Prize:
A science goodie bag including a Junior Einsteins lab coat and energy rod.

Winning School Prize:
A free 15-minute Science Assembly for a year group or key stage, delivered during the week beginning 15th December 2025.

Message from St Francis Church