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Newsletter -11 October 2019

11 October 2019

Dear Parents and Carers,

It was lovely to see so many visitors at our KS1 Harvest and KS2 open morning. I know that children of all ages really appreciate having someone at those occasions and I am very aware how lucky we are to have so much parental support. Of course, there are many events and activities throughout the school year and I am keen to give parents as much notice as possible. With this in mind, I have attached our new events calendar. This lists the dates and times of all whole school activities and key dates from now until July; we hope you find it useful.

Finally, I wanted to let you know that Natasha Thompson will be leaving us at half term. Natasha has secured a finance post at a secondary school and we will be really sad to see her go. Many parents have commented on Natasha’s warmth and good humour and she has been instrumental in introducing new, parent friendly systems such as ParentMail. Natasha’s last day will be Friday 25 October and I am sure you would all wish to join me in wishing her well in her new post.

Have a lovely weekend!
Rachel Colbourn

We’d like you feel involved in your child’s learning and maybe build on class discussion around our weekly ‘key questions’

This week’s key questions are:

What have you given to other people?

What is the best thing you could be given?

Open Day for September 2020 Reception Intake

9:00am – 11:00am

October

School Closes

3:15pm

October

School Holiday

All Day

October

School Closes

3:15pm

December

School Holiday

All Day

December

School Training Day

All Day

January

Year 5 & 6 Mixed Football

Wednesday was the final week of four competitive football tournaments organised by Sporting Influence in Harrogate. Bramhope played three matches winning 1-0, 2-0 and 3-0. Each week a different team representing Bramhope played with determination and an excellent attitude.

‘It’s a great opportunity and I really enjoyed representing the school. I’m so excited for the next match which will be girls only. "
Holly

Pasta fun in Reception

Can we say a big thank you to Grayson's mum for coming in and making pasta with the children, they really enjoyed it!

They really loved getting messy and trying the pasta!

KS2 PSHE Day

In Key Stage 2, we will be holding our first PSHE day on Wednesday 23 October. All of the children will be with their class teacher all day. They will complete a variety of activities and focused discussion throughout the day which will relate to the topic. This first PSHE day will focus on the following topics -

3/4 H and /4 HL will be focusing on ‘Celebrating Differences’

4 /5, 5/6 L and 5/6 M will be focusing on ‘Stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice’.

Please encourage your child to share what they have enjoyed and learned from the day at home.

Scholastic Book Fair

During the week commencing 21 October, to run alongside our Parents Evenings, we will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair.

A variety of books will be available to purchase at the following times in the Lower School Hall.

Tuesday 22 October from 3.15pm - 6:10pm

Wednesday 23 October 8.30am - 8.50am

Thursday 24 October 3.15pm - 6:10pm

Spelling Bee

After half term we will be holding ‘Bramhope Spelling Bee - 2019’.

Last year saw the launch of our annual Spelling Bee Competition which created a lot of excitement in school. The children were very enthusiastic and all made a fantastic effort.

All children will take part at the start of the competition and some children will progress through the rounds until we reach our exciting final.

In the first round, the spellings are based on the previous year’s CEW and Phonics/spelling pattern expectations so no tricky surprises.

PTA Spooktacular Halloween Disco

Tickets are still available to buy in advance for our Halloween disco on Friday 25 October at the following link:

www.pta-events.co.uk/bpspta

We are still looking for people to help make the event happen - you can sign up to help when you buy your tickets. Please get involved if you can either with help setting up or during the disco or tidying away at the end.

A Halloween Party for the Whole Family - Bramhope Village Hall

Sunday 27th October 2019

Please choose the party time which best suits your whole family - food and drink is included for the children and spooky cocktails and mocktails will also be available to purchase at both events!

3.00pm - 4:30pm Pre-Schoolers

5:00pm - 6:30pm Primary School Children

Tickets £5 per child

includes a disco, party tea and drinks, party games and prizes.

Additional prize to the best dressed family.

Tickets available from Lily’s of Bramhope and Bramhope Village Hall.

Entry by ticket only

This is a family event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.