Newsletters

Dear parents and carers

Staffing news

I would like to end the week by informing you that unfortunately, Miss Harrison will be leaving Bramhope at the end of this term. Rachel Harrison has worked at our school for 17 years and will be missed by many pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Rachel has not only led English at Bramhope, she has also contributed a great deal in her role as Assistant Head. Rachel has been responsible for hundreds of children whilst working here and always seeks to get the best out of every child in her class. Although we are not at the end of term, I am sure you will want to join me in thanking Miss Harrison and wishing her well with future ventures. Staff and pupils will be saying a proper thank you and goodbye on the 16th of December and Y2 parents will have the opportunity to say their own goodbyes at the Y2 Christmas show on the 15^th December.

With regard to teaching, Mrs Heald will be continuing to teach 2H for two days each week and Miss Sophie Beaumont will be teaching the other three days for the remainder of the school year. Sophie Beaumont is a qualified teacher who is currently supporting in Miss Parker's class. Parents of children in 2H have received a separate letter about this news.

School music 

I am really looking forward to seeing our school choir perform at our forthcoming Christmas concert. If your child did not join choir this term, they will have another opportunity to sign up next term. We will also be planning another concert so everyone will have a chance to perform!

As you know, many of our children have instrumental lessons in and around the school day. I am also aware that some children are on the waiting list for keyboard lessons. I have been in contact with Roundhay Music and agreed some additional hours with the piano teacher. This means everybody on the waiting list will soon be able to start. If your child is on the waiting list for keyboard lessons, our admin team will contact you to arrange a start date.

Travel Tracking 

This week many children received WoW Travel Tracking badges for their positive engagement with sustainable travel. For the month of November, 82% of recorded journeys to school were counted as active travel. This includes walking to school, scooting, cycling or park and stride and reflects a 4% reduction in car journeys since October!

Mr McKeown

Inter House Netball Competition

Next week is the final week of netball during PE lessons. When we complete a unit of sport we always end with an inter house competition. 

On Tuesday 6^th December, children in years 5 and 6 should wear their house t-shirts to school and on Wednesday 7^th December, children in years 3 and 4 should come to school wearing their house t-shirts as well.

Thank you for your support, Mr McKeown

Xmas for Schools Orders

I'm delighted to announce that, through the 'Xmas for Schools' project, we have made £472 for school! Thank you so much for your orders. The children's designs were wonderful again, and I have loved looking through them all. I know they will be so proud and excited to receive the products printed with their very own designs. 

All of your orders are currently being printed and should be delivered to school soon. I will update you when I know more.

Mrs Heald

Noodle the Reading Dog

At Bramhope Primary School we are passionate about reading. As you may know we are registered for the Pets As Therapy READ 2 DOGS programme, which is designed to give pupils opportunities to increase their confidence and enjoyment in reading. 

We are delighted to announce that Noodle, the reading dog, will be visiting Bramhope once again. Noodle will be visiting school on Friday 9th December to read with one child from each class and returning to see them again in the new term.

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 found to be calming and reassuring.  To find out more about how Reading Dogs support children in learning to read, click this LINK.

Each week the teachers will be encouraging the pupils to read regularly at home.  Those that do will be chosen to read with Noodle when he visits.

If you wish to provide permission for your child to meet and read to Noodle, please complete the consent form HERE.

Mrs Lillitos

Christmas Lunch 14 December

We now have the menu for the Christmas Lunch, which is being served on Wednesday 14 December. The option to pay is now on Appetite for you to pre order. Please make sure you order your Christmas Lunch by Monday 5 December

PTA News

We hope you all enjoyed our first Christmas mini Fair this afternoon - thank you so much to everyone that came, volunteered or helped in any way. More on that next week... 

Our personalised Santa letters are now live and available to purchase on the PTA event website - HERE. They have been a huge hit with the children over the last few years, so we hope you can help us with our final fundraising push of 2022! 

Parent Workshops 2022-23

Tuesday 6^th December 6.30-8.00pm 

“Understanding and managing children’s anxiety” 

Sue O’Leary Hall from Thesan Coaching and Training 

Last year Sue presented a fabulous workshop (Helping your children with homework: how to create and independent learner) which parents told us was really stimulating and useful. Parents also suggested topics they thought would be useful for future workshops and "managing anxiety" was mentioned frequently. Sue has planned a session exploring the way we can understand anxiety and practical strategies you can use to help your child.

Save the date and sign up HERE:

For details of the full year's parent workshops please take a look at the Pastoral area on the school website

Any questions please contact Mrs Judd, pastoral coordinator caroline.judd@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk