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We like you to feel involved in our 'Big Think-Big talk' assemblies.
This week's theme is 'Fundamental British Values '
The key question we are asking is:
What does it mean to be British?
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Dear Parents and Carers,
I wanted to end the week by informing you that unfortunately, Mrs Heald will no longer be teaching after the half-term holiday. Although Mrs Heald is sorry to be leaving the classroom, she is considering the possibility of exploring her passion for art and starting a new career! Many of you will know that Mrs Heald started work at Bramhope just before the pandemic, used her position as art leader to establish a really ambitious curriculum and only returned to class teaching in September. Alongside her teaching, Mrs Heald established the art studio, set up the arts council and was instrumental in leading our whole school mosaic project. Mrs Heald will be greatly missed, but this is an exciting new chapter for her! I am sure you will want to join me in thanking Mrs Heald and wishing her well with future ventures. Staff and pupils will be saying a proper thank you and goodbye on 10 February and many of you will have the opportunity to say your own goodbyes next week. Miss Beaumont (Mrs Heald's job share) has been appointed full-time for the remainder of this academic year.
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Home Learning
Thank you to the 264 respondents who completed our parent survey. We have not yet collated the results, but home learning is always a theme whenever we ask parents their views. Here is a summary of our expectations per year group which you may find useful. Thank you for your support. Please ask your child's class teacher if you need any clarification:
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Daily Home Learning: reception to Y6
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Reading
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We recommend reading 15- 20 minutes every day
This should include reading aloud from a RWI or reading spine book, discussing the meaning of new words and sharing thoughts about the book.
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Testing key facts
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We recommend 10 minutes a day
This includes learning and testing phonics, spellings and times tables.
Children are also encouraged to use TT Rock Stars from Y2 as they need to know and remember all their times tables (up to 12 x 12) by the end of Y4
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Weekly Home Learning:
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Mathletics
Y1-6
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Please complete up to half an hour every week
Appropriate work is set by class teachers.
Children may choose to do more if they wish.
Please print your child’s certificate if you would like us to present it during assembly.
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Practising and applying English skills
Y3 – Y6
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Please compete every week
This should take about half an hour
The task is usually reading or writing related
Some homework may be uploaded onto Teams
Please ask if you would like a paper copy
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Additional (optional) learning
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- Visit the school library or use recommended websites to find out more about the subjects you are interested in
- Visit places connected to the units you are studying
- Enter competitions (Change One Thing, Sunflower competition, Sponsored Athlete event…)
- Submit something for Bramhope Buzz (our school magazine)
- Write a book review
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Number Day
A huge thank you to everyone for taking part so enthusiastically in Number Day! It was great to see so many different numbers in EYFS and KS1 as well as the awesome rock stars of KS2! We definitely have some future rockers at Bramhope Primary School. We have measured, taken part in maths quizzes, practised times tables and had lots of fun with maths! KS2 even practised singing Bon Jovi's "Livin On A Prayer," with their inflatable air guitars!
Finally, as an extra, we also raised £280 for the NSPCC!
Mrs Laws (maths leader)
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Number Day in 2G
Our favourite number activity was who can crack the code first? We also drew our own number caterpillar, created our own codes and wrote down lots of sums that we know. Well done 2G!
Miss Gregson
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Year 2
Year 2 enjoyed their mystery visit on Wednesday from Virginia, a representative from Salvation Way Primary School in Bombo, Uganda. Virginia spoke to the class about life in Uganda, and we learnt many interesting facts. The children asked and answered lots of questions and are looking forward to her return visit.
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Athlete Visit
On Tuesday, children in all year groups enjoyed a tough circuit class with Jenny Wallwork, the Team GB athlete and motivational speaker.
Jenny, who visits schools every week, was amazed by the enthusiasm and the determination of all the children at our School.
After the circuits class, Jenny led an inspiring assembly demonstrating her badminton skills and explaining how she became one of the top five players in the world.
Thank you for all your donations so far, you still have until Tuesday 6 February to send any outstanding sponsorship money.
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Dodgeball
For the last two Wednesday's, children from years 3-6 have represented Bramhope in friendly dodgeball matches hosted by Sporting Influence in Harrogate. Those involved have had a fantastic experience and displayed our sporting values of resilience, determination, respect, positive body language and communication.
After half-term, there will be further opportunities for those who have not yet represented school to take part in a range of exciting sports.
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Leeds Cross Country Finals
On Thursday afternoon, 14 children from Bramhope represented Northwest Leeds in the Leeds Cross Country Finals after qualifying in the autumn term.
Year 3/4 ran a 900 m undulating loop in front of the impressive Temple Newsam house. All children ran impressively with a notable finish from Bert who finished second.
The 1500m course for Year 5/6 children started and finished on the same stretch as the previous races but included two additional off camber inclines through trees. Farrah finished 6th.
In the boy's races, Rhys was the only year 5 runner and three of the Year 6 boys finished in the top ten, with Sammy finishing second. Sammy was also delighted to secure the all important purple t-shirt for the second year in a row!
Those who have qualified will progress to the next stage of the competition, representing Leeds against children from all over West Yorkshire.
Mr McKeown (PE lead)
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Book Fair
To promote reading for pleasure and to encourage our pupils to read more broadly, we are holding a school book fair on each evening from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 February. This has been booked to coincide with Parents’ Evening and will be held in the new school Library (KS2)
The book fair is being organised in conjunction with our local Usborne Partner, Rosie Hanley. The great news is that as well as getting wonderful books for your children to enjoy at home, every book purchased will go towards brand-new FREE books for our school. Usborne will also donate up to 60% of the total book fair sales value raised in FREE BOOKS. So, for every £600 of books purchased, we will get £360 of FREE Usborne books for our school!
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Noodle
We are very happy to welcome Noodle back this week. Class teachers select children who have impressed them with their reading both in school and at home. Noodle is a great listener and the children have a chance to read to him as part of a group. Thank you to parents for signing the consent form.
The pupils who read today with Noodle were:
Ella N, Alice S, Zahra A, Teo V-G, Camille T, Leo B, Rufus S, Maisy M, Harriet S, Elodie P, Kate D and George B
If you wish to provide permission for your child to meet and read to Noodle, please complete the consent form HERE.
Mr Dawes (English leader)
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Next Parent Workshop:
21 February - Online Safety: Parenting in a digital world
New time of 09.00- 10.00 am
In today's digital world, it can be difficult to navigate some of the challenges around online technologies. Increasingly as a school, we see children spending more time online. At Bramhope, 47% of our children are spending at least an hour a day on their devices and 93% have access to devices at home.
This session is run by our digital leaders. It will be practical with some key tips on how to navigate the digital parenting world and there will be plenty of opportunities to discuss key information in parent groups. We will cover, amongst other things, managing health and wellbeing online, looking at social media for both younger and older age groups. We shall also be sharing some excellent resources!
Please complete the online form HERE if you are able to join us:
Any questions please contact Mrs Judd: caroline.judd@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk
Caroline Judd (DDSL and pastoral coordinator)
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House Points
The children really look forward to me announcing our ‘weekly winners’ in assembly - especially as we now present the house trophy every Friday!
Well done to everyone who has been awarded a house point this week!
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The total house points for this week are:
A big well done to our winner this week - Bronte!
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PTA News
Tickets for the KS1 & KS2 disco on Friday 10th February are now available to buy online https://www.pta-events.co.uk/bpspta/
All proceeds will go to buy new equipment and books for each class...
- Tickets must be bought in advance but the sooner, the better to help us with ordering food etc.
- We're looking for volunteers to help with both discos and to tidy up afterwards. Please fill in the form on the above link if you can help and let us know which slot you can cover.
- The disco is just for KS1 and KS2 (we made this decision because some of the children in reception were a bit overwhelmed last year). Instead, we’re treating both reception classes to their own Moo Music disco. Both discos will be held within school hours on Friday 10th February and will be funded by the PTA. We think this will be more suitable for the younger children and really hope they enjoy it!
Key dates for your diary!
- Friday 10th February - end of term disco for years 1-6
- Sunday 26th March - sponsored bike ride
If you would like to volunteer for the PTA please fill in the online form HERE or email us on pta@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk
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February Camps
Total sports are back in Bramhope and will be providing holiday camps on site from now onwards. If you are interested in booking a place for your child, click here to find out more. LINK
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Community Netball sessions being held at PHGS
Sessions for Years 2 & 3 and for Years 4, 5 & 6
Starts: Monday 27th February (the second week back after half-term)
When: Mondays (term time only) until Monday 17th July
Time: 4:15 – 5:15pm
Location: Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Sports Hall/ Outdoor Courts.
Cost: £3 per session.
To register your child or for further information, please contact:
Mrs S Cooke - PE Teacher and Netball Coach
Email: CES@princehenrys.co.uk
School Number (term time): 01943 463524
Please provide via email, your child’s name, year group, school, relevant medical information and a parent/carer emergency contact number.
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Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Colbourn
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