Newsletters

Dear Parents and Carers,

We are halfway through the school year! It has been another challenging half-term with a high proportion of pupil absence, staff absence and remote learning to manage. The ‘catch up curriculum’ you will have heard about is not quite as quick and simple as it sounds, and we will continue to find and fill gaps in learning as we move into the summer term and beyond.

Thankfully, we now have fewer cases of Covid in school, and we can once again concentrate on the core business of teaching and learning. Studies published in January suggest that primary-age pupils have significantly lower achievement in both reading and maths as a likely result of missed learning. Thank you for working with us to address this issue. There are no quick fixes, but we have many interventions in place, and we do not underestimate the impact of your support.

As you are aware, we also have a school expansion on the horizon. I am currently discussing work schedules which can be confirmed if planning permission is approved at the end of the month. In essence, teaching will be unaffected, but it is likely that access to some parts of the school will be impacted from Easter. In addition, some rooms (our school library for instance) may be out of use for a while. This is a very exciting ‘next chapter’ for the school as we improve facilities, move to single age classes and open up the grounds, garden and field to our pupils.

In the meantime, whether your child is at home, away or attending our first school holiday camp, stay well and have a happy half-term.

World Thinking Day

Are you in Cubs, Beavers, Brownies or Scouts? 

You are welcome to wear your uniform to school on Tuesday 1 March. This is because World Thinking Day falls during half-term week (22 February) but we would like to recognise the contribution these groups make within our own school community.

World Book Day - 3 March

Instead of finding or buying a costume, we are encouraging all children to decorate a potato as their favourite book character! If you are in need of inspiration there are hundreds of ideas on Pinterest. We really like the fact that this alternative is environmentally friendly, and we look forward to seeing all your fun creations. 

Please bring your potatoes to school on World Book Day- 3 March.

A big well done to Wilberforce!

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 - Raha ZG
• RF - Beatrix F
• 1HP - Thea G
• 1H - Jacob BS
• 2G - Max B
• 2D - Bert A
• 34H - Oscar H
• 34HL - Ellin H
• 56M - Max H

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.

REMINDER - The Preloved school uniform shop now open

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

Otley Carnival Poster Competition

It is the 40th anniversary of the Otley Carnival! To mark this event, children are invited to take part in a Poster Competition. Submit a poster design that can be used in the Otley Carnival Programme. See details below:

Virtual workshops for parents regarding SEND and disabilities

Leeds SENDIASS are running a number of virtual workshops for parents and carers based around the topics we are asked about most frequently. Click HERE to read our poster.

The workshops will be presented by our experienced officers.

The aim of the sessions is to give information, advice and support to parents and carers, and to explain processes clearly.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and request support materials such as guides, fact sheets and FAQ sheets.

If you would like to attend, please send an email to leedssendiass@leeds.gov.uk to book a place and include your name, postcode, contact number, child’s age, and their SEN/diagnosis.

Alternatively call our advice line on 0113 3785020.

Leeds SENDIASS

Primary Netball club at PHGS

The Primary Netball club at PHGS is restarting! It will run every Tuesday at PHGS and will start the first week back after half-term. 

This is a fun and friendly club for Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils. All levels of ability welcome! Learn the game, develop skills, keep active, have fun, and make new friends!

• Starts: Tuesday 1st March (First week after half-term)
• When: Tuesday (term time only)
• Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm
• Location: Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Sports Hall.
• Cost: £2.00 per session.

To register your child or for further information, please contact:

Mrs K Fenton-Green - PE Teacher and Primary Sport Coordinator at Prince Henry’s Grammar School · Email: FNK@princehenrys.co.uk

School Number (term time): 01943 463524

Please give your child’s name, school and a parent/carer emergency contact number. Please register your child if you would like them to attend.

Once 28 students are registered, students will be placed on the reserve list to be called when a vacancy arises. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Have a lovely week!