Newsletters

Dear parents and carers,

Welcome back to the summer term. I started the week talking about sun safety in assembly, and it seems to have done the trick with the weather! It has been great to see everyone really enjoying playtime again and to start planning our summer term events including the all important Sports Day - dates and timings to follow next week.

I am sure you will have spotted that building work is underway on site. Thank you in advance for your patience as we re-route everyone. Please can I also ask that parents continue to park considerately on the roads near to school and in particular, do not block private driveways.  I have received a number of complaints from local residents who are understandably frustrated about being blocked in. Please help us avoid congestion by walking if possible. 

As you know, the shortcut (path) through school is still in operation. A few residents are applying for the path to become a public footpath which would have a considerable impact on the expansion project and leave the site wide open to the public. Just this week for instance, wine and beer bottles were smashed to pieces on the key stage two playgrounds which were then out of use as we did our best to sweep up. I am still in discussion as to how best to remove the shortcut, so we can become one school and will update you as soon as I can.

Lastly, a reminder that next week is parents' evenings and book mornings. Meetings are as follows:

25 and 27 April 3:30-6:00pm appointments for Reception and Y3-Y5 classes plus open doors book morning for KS2 classes from 8:40-9:10am on both days. This will be an opportunity for parents to informally look at their child’s exercise books with them, in their classroom.

26 and 28 April 3:30-6:00pm appointments for all Y1 and Y2 classes plus open doors book morning for KS1 classes from 8:40-9:10am on both days. This will be an opportunity for parents to informally look at their child’s exercise books with them, in their classroom.

I look forward to seeing many of you at next week's meetings.

PE with Sporting Influence

In the Spring term Mr Colley and Mrs Wilcox were working with the EYFS & Key Stage 1 on Gymnastics and Dance and with Key Stage 2 on Gymnastics and OAA.

In Gymnastics the children have:

• Explored individual and partner balances
• Linked rolls, flight and travelling.
• Created individual and partner sequences.

In Dance the children have:

• Explored different movements
• Created patterns
• Used poses and motifs
• Developed timing and synchronicity.

Outdoor Adventurous Activities has given the children opportunities to develop essential life skills in:

• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Map reading.

The After School Sports Clubs have enhanced and developed gymnastics skills taught in curriculum time and allowed children to develop and evaluate sequences. Please look out for this term's sign up for summer term clubs, going live today!

May Parent Workshop

Please save the date

Tuesday, May 24^th 7-8pm

Key Stage 1 Hall

Me and My Body: How to approach conversations with your child

As part of our series of parent workshops, Dr Harriet Wallace (GP and parent) will be coming to talk about conversations that can be tricky to manage about bodies, growth, development and relationships.

Her experience in general practice has brought her into contact with children and young people who have run into difficulties. She hopes to provide some themes, tips and discussion points.

Please complete the ONLINE FORM if you would like to attend.

Noodle the Reading Dog!

This week Noodle the Reading Dog has been meeting more pupils. The following children were very excited to be picked to read to Noodle. 

KS1

• Bert A
• Max B
• Ethan T
• Violet P
• Harriet GF
• Samuel B

KS2

• Bethany L
• L Owens
• L Heald
• M Fowler

Having a reading dog in school really helps motivate some children to read.  For those who lack confidence, having a dog as an audience has also been found to be calming and reassuring.  To find out more about how Reading Dogs support children in learning to read, visit the link below:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2017/august/how-these-adorable-dogs-are-helping-children-love-reading/

Each week the teachers will be encouraging the pupils to read regularly at home.  Those that do will have their names put in the hat.  We can't wait to see who gets to read with Noodle next week!

Mrs Lillitos

• Bronte - 102

• Burton - 123

• Wilberforce - 80

• Hepworth - 132

A big well done to Hepworth!

Bug Club

Congratulations to our Bug Club Star Readers this week!  

The following pupils have been making excellent progress with their reading on Bug Club this week:

• RB: James D
• RF: Orla H
• Miss Parker: James W
• Miss Maul: Austin S
• 2G: Hector W
• 2D: Hope B
• 56M: Max H
• 34H: Maud S

If your child hasn't had a chance to log onto Bug Club yet, please encourage them to have a go this weekend!  The programme has been proven to help children with their reading and the games and rewards are very motivating.

If you do not know your child's log in details please contact the Admin Team.

Be Curious 2022

Design, imagine, make, do, glue, explore and more at Be Curious 2022! 

Visit the University of Leeds on Saturday 7^th May, 10am-4pm, for a day of FREE, fun activities suitable for all the family.? 

Get to grips with what really goes on inside a university with over 35 interactive stalls and activities, a hands-on Tinker Space, Maker Kits, performances, workshops and tours. Learn to pipette like a pro, meet Robbie the Robot, help us to craft a community blanket, take part in a chocolate trial, adventure into astronomy, find out what your poo says about you, and much more!? 

New for 2022 is the Be Curious Tinker Space, which encourages families to spend time getting back to all things hands-on. Explore research through creative activities and Maker Kits, which will be available for visitors to get making on the day, or take home to continue their Be Curious experience.? 

There’s no need to book and all age groups are welcome.?The University is just a short walk from Leeds City Centre, or accessible by a number of bus routes, including 1, 6, 28, 56 and 97, which all stop outside the Parkinson Building.

View the full programme at www.leeds.ac.uk/becurious?? 

The Big Plastic Count

#TheBigPlasticCount is the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste.

For one week, 16–22 May, people all over the country are counting their plastic packaging waste to help gather new, game-changing evidence of the true scale of the plastic problem.

The results will show the government what really needs to be done to tackle it, and the more people who take part, the more impact we'll have!

Will you join in? Follow these links to find out more:  

https://thebigplasticcount.com/ / https://thebigplasticcount.com/faq

If you would like to help us with any of the events please get in touch. We need plenty of volunteers in order to make these events successful. Email - pta@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk

Thanks

The PTA Team

The Preloved school uniform shop

Our new uniform price list HERE.

Please contact us under the following email bpsuniforms@outlook.com for all requests, with your child’s name and class details.

We will deal with the requests on a 1^st come, 1^st served basis.

NOTE we are only taking used uniforms with the new BPS logo.

Please bag them up, label the bag '2^nd hand uniform' and drop all bags into the school office.

Thank you 

Maike, Suzanna, Grace & Vanessa

Have a lovely weekend.