Newsletters

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have received today's letter about new classes and teachers for next academic year. Children will be spending Monday morning with their new classes and/or new teachers, and I am sure that any children who are feeling a little anxious about transition will be reassured by the visit.

As you are aware, The Met Office has extended an amber extreme heat warning for Sunday 17 July, Monday 18 July and Tuesday 19 July. The DfE are not advising schools to close but on Monday and Tuesday we will be taking the following action in school:

Protecting children outdoors

• we will ensure that children do not take part in vigorous physical activity 
• we will encourage children who are playing outdoors to stay in the shade as much as possible
• we will ask children to remove cardigans and jumpers and wear a hat if they have one. Please help us by ensuring your child wears a hat to school 
• we will remind children to reapply sunscreen if needed. Please help us by applying a high factor sunscreen in the morning 
• we will encourage children to drink more than usual Please help us by ensuring your child has a water bottle

Protecting children indoors

• we will open windows as early as possible in the morning 
• we will close indoor blinds if appropriate
• we will keep the use of electric lighting to a minimum
• we will switch off all electrical equipment when not in use
• we may spend additional time outside if it is cooler

The last week of term is always busy and sometimes emotional! Thank you in advance for helping us make it a positive end to the school year.

Family of Schools football League

This week a team of Year 5 and 6 children played the final football match in the Family of Schools Football League for 2021/22. The sun shone brightly for the entirety of the match and so did our players. Bramhope took an early lead with a goal from Eaden, but Ashfield equalised soon after. 

In the second half, James scored a fantastic goal assisted by Callum. Ashfield continued to press, but Bramhope's defence was too strong. James scored again from the edge of the box and the match ended 3-1!

'We are grateful to have such a good team, and we haven't lost a game this season. I really enjoy playing for a team and for School' James  S

Mr McKeown 

Reception Food Bank

In Reception, we have been reading the book ‘It’s a no money day’. It’s about a mum and daughter who use a food bank. To help our children understand what a food bank is and how it works, we asked Mary to come in as our mystery visitor. Mary works at Leeds food bank. We made a food collection point in the classroom and the children have been really keen to bring a donation in.

Thank you to all the parents who have helped the children to make their donations.

Mrs Freer and Miss Burns

Tennis Taster Sessions

On Wednesday Mia from Bramhope Tennis Club very kindly gave up her time to do an exciting tennis taster session to help us understand tennis better.

First Mia gave us all a jelly fish ball, so we could practise throwing and catching. Next, we practised a game that worked like this; We were balancing the ball on our raquet, and when Mia said 'freeze' we had to either turn around, stand on one leg, or crouch down without the ball falling off. It was a bit tricky but really fun! Finally, we practised types of tennis shots like volleys and forehands over the net. We had an amazing morning!

Written by William S, 1P

(with contributions and editing support from Miss Parker and Class 1P)

Dates for your Diary

Y6 Leavers' Assembly: Thursday 21 July, 9:30 am.

Year 6 Leavers Play: Tuesday 19th July at 6:30 pm to be confirmed

Bug Club

Congratulations to our Bug Club Star Readers!  The following pupils have been making excellent progress with their reading on Bug Club this week:

• RB: Harret GF
• RF: Beatrix F
• 1P: Charlotte G
• 1HP: Samuel H
• 2G: Alexandra F
• 56M: Max H

PTA News

Dates for your diaries:

End of term picnic

• 22^nd July - end of year picnic on the school field after school - bring your own picnic! 

Email - pta@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk

The Pre-loved School Uniform Shop

The preloved uniform shop would love to take your un-needed uniform.

If you have uniform your child has outgrown or is no longer needed, please consider donating. You can leave any donations at the school office while open. If that is not possible, or you want to donate during the school holidays please email bpsuniforms@outlook.com.

The shop will accept donations over the school holidays but will not be open for sales. We will also be clearing any current waiting lists over summer, please message us again in September for any items you still want.

We will reopen for requests on Monday 5th September so get in early for the start of term!

Thank you from

Grace, Suzanna, Vanessa & Maike

Otley Schools Summer of Cycling Sessions 

On 4th and 5th August, at Prince Henry’s Grammar School.

Book your place via the website: https://readysteadypedal.wordpress.com/

Click HERE to read more.

TOTAL SPORTS – SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP AT BRAMHOPE

We are delighted to inform you that Total Sports are running their holiday club at Bramhope this Summer Holiday.

Total Sports Holiday Clubs are more than just sports and are called, "Total Energy". It is very much child centered; sports, archery, arts & crafts, wide field games such as capture the flag and manhunt, plus party days, fancy dress and inflatables. They have been running camps for 15 years, and have always been very popular. 

All staff are DBS checked, and they are Ofsted registered, so you can use Childcare Vouchers too.

Have a lovely weekend.