Welcome to your newsletter for week ending January 16th

We are very happy to have managed a full week in school; after all that snow last Friday, it seems unbelievable that it was here at all! We've kicked off Jobs January with plenty of visits. We are looking forward to many more over the course of the month and at the end of January, we will give a summary of all the professions represented by our visitors. 

Our visit from B Ware was huge success with all children meeting and working with the author. We have another author visitor next week for children in Years 5 and 6... don't forget to pre-order books if interested. The link is here.

It was great to see so many parents and the Parents' evenings this week. We hope the earlier than usual timing of this was helpful and along with the data shared before Christmas, you have a good idea of how your children are doing. If you weren't able to make it, please call the school office or email your teachers with a request to meet.

Also, remember that the year group website pages give you a good idea of what children are learning this term- if you think something is missing, please let us know!

From next week we will start sharing 'You said.. we did...' using responses from the Autumn Parent/ Carer survey. We still have a reduced number of responses - the survey is still open if you have a few minutes to give feedback here.

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 demonstrating Integrity...

School Meals

A friendly reminder to our families...

Since the beginning of spring term, the office staff are adding over 400 meal options daily!

Please can we ask that all families (Reception- Year 6) book their child's meal option on Arbor (this also includes if your child is having packed lunches!) going forward. 

If you are having any difficulties, please email [email protected] 

Neighbourhood Helpers

When BVP closed for a snow day, two of our year 6 pupils took it upon themselves to help their retired neighbour clear her drive of snow! E and W, BVP are so proud of you for upholding our school values and being true role models. 

Super Qur'an Reader!

L in year 4 has been studying how to read the Qur'an in Arabic and has completed his full Qur'an recitation at just 8 years old! L has learnt the Arabic alphabet and phonetic structure enabling him to fully recite the Qur'an.

L, BVP are so proud of your achievement! You are an absolute superstar!

Attendance Armadillos 

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

Last week, the following classes were the Attendance Armadillo winners...

From next week all afterschool clubs will have officially started this term. There are a few spaces left for the following clubs you can book on Arbor: 

Yr5/6 Netball (Tues)-  10 spaces left 

Yr5/6 Girls Football (Thurs)- 2 spaces left

Yr5/6 Boys Football (Fri)- 3 Spaces left

Click here to access the booking sheet with all contact information for external clubs to see if there are any spaces. 

There are still spaces for your child to join EMMPOWER Dance & 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.

There are also a few spaces left on the Drama club that is held at BVP on Thursdays afterschool. This is for year 4/5& 6 only. Have a look at the details below and if interested, contact the club directly.

KS2 Guitar/ Ukulele Concert

On Friday 20th March there will be a KS2 Guitar& Ukulele concert. The concert is at 14:30 in the George Hall for families to attend. 

Next week we will be on WEEK 3 of the new Spring Menu.

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! 

And finally...

We hope the first full week back of the term has allowed children and families to finally get back into school routines. we are looking forward to seeing everyone back on Monday for another busy week.

Take care- we hope you all have a good weekend.

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.

Message from St Francis Church 

We have a vacancy for a deputy manager at K@Boom, our Out of School Club. Please see below for more information.