Newsletters

Dear Parents and Carers,

A particular message from the assembly was the right to have an education, something Leonard lacks. Many children have been inspired to organise a fund-raising event as a result of this assembly, so thank you in advance for your support. Please let me know if you would like to find out more about Leonard or our link school in Bombo https://childrenofhope.org.uk/

Winning entry!

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of joining Layla Atkinson and her parents at Harrogate Ladies' College. There were 99 entries in the Inspirational woman essay writing competition and the writing standard was excellent. Finalists were treated to a lovely lunch and guest speakers read the winning entries in each category. We were all delighted when Layla was awarded first prize for her amazing essay. She received book vouchers for herself and the school, and we are all very proud of her achievement. Well done, Layla!

School Council

Now that the Friendship benches are in place and in use, school council are working on their next summer project... We have put in a bid for a grant, so we can plan an event designed to benefit the school and its learners so watch this space! 

School council were elected from a blind vote across all KS2 classes. School Council meet with me each week to listen and share our ideas. We also learn how to (politely) disagree, how to compromise and what democracy feels like.  Thank you to all our school council for the thought and effort you put into your role!

Uniform

As we head into the second half of the summer term, a handful of pupils are not wearing correct school uniform. As you are aware, children should be wearing school shoes (not trainers) and school trousers rather than tracksuits bottoms. Girls should not be wearing leggings for school. The only exception to this is PE day (when children should come to school in their PE kit) and our Y6's who have permission to wear their Leavers' sweatshirt from today.

I do understand that parents may be unwilling to buy new uniform at this stage of the school year, particularly those in Y6. If this is the case, please ask in the office about our pre-loved uniform.

It is very important to maintain a calm, working atmosphere until the end of the school year and wearing correct uniform is an import marker in maintaining high standards during term time.

Skipton Castle

On Monday, Year 1 went on their very first school trip, and what a school trip it was!

We travelled to Skipton Castle to support our historical enquiry skills by seeking answers to key questions which are 'Are castles only built for Kings and Queens?' and 'How have castles changed over time?'. 

We found out that like many castles we have researched, Skipton Castle has changed a lot in the 900 years it has been there and was very different from the stone building we see today.

Reception Chicks

Reception have been learning about the life cycles of animals. We have been incubating eggs in the classroom and observing them closely. This week they have started to hatch! The children enjoyed watching the eggs crack, the beaks poking out and then the chicks appearing and drying off their feathers. The children have learnt how to look after the chicks and how they turn from eggs, hatchlings, chicks and then to hens. Thank you to the parents who have helped us with this project.

Mrs Herring and Mrs Freer 

Year 1 door Outdoor library

This week we were thrilled to start using our beautiful reading bench, funded by the Bramhope PTA. As part of our playground development, we wanted to help take reading outside, especially as the warmer months are now upon us.

I met with our KS1 reading ambassadors to discuss how and when we use the area, and we then took our ideas back to classes to finalise choices and make a democratic decision.

We as a year group have decided to open the library to the whole of KS1 to enjoy as a calm, quiet reading area during fair weather playtimes and lunchtimes. We have also decided that we need your help! We would welcome donations of high-quality picture books for children to enjoy outdoors. Both fiction and non-fiction reads are welcome, all that we ask is that they are KS1 appropriate in terms of their ‘wordiness’ (the KS1100 book challenge info on our website is a good gauge of what we’re looking for ideally) and undamaged.

Please send any donations to Miss Parker, Year 1 teacher and early reading lead. Massive thanks to the PTA for the donation of the reading bench – we are hugely grateful!

Miss Parker and the KS1 reading ambassadors

Year 2 Assessment week

A huge well done to Year 2 this week for all their hard work during the SATs test. We are so proud of them all!

Miss Beaumont & Miss Gregson 

Playground Safety

As a key stage have been doing lots of work with the children to make our playtimes and lunchtimes as safe, happy and calm as we can. One of our key messages is that it is unsafe to climb on or to jump off the edges of the stage, fences and flower beds. We have noticed that this is happening in the playground after school, and would really value your support in reinforcing these safety rules after school has ended, to avoid the children thinking that there are exceptions to these rules. 

Many Thanks - The KS1 Team

Vedder The Reading Dog

The following pupils were lucky enough to read to Vedder today:

• Amelia W RH
• Xander L RF
• Lucas W 1M
• Seb L 1P
• James W 2B
• Sam D 2G
• Esme D 3/4D
• Louis M 3/4H
• Ellie D 34/HL

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

Mr Dawes (English Subject leader)

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! 

PTA Pre-loved Uniform Shop

Please could anyone who has not yet paid for their items from the recent pre-loved uniform sale do so as soon as possible via this link HERE

Donations are always welcome, please bring them to the school office. We’re especially looking for donations of branded clothing for ages 3-4 and 4-5 ahead of our sale at the new parents’ evening next term. 

Thank you for your support.

Grace, Suzanna, Vanessa and Gaby

PTA News  

Our next event is the Scarecrow Hunt and Summer Festival on 25^th June. Our Scarecrow Hunt theme this year is ‘famous people in history’ so get your thinking caps on!

We really need volunteers to help us organise the event and manage the festival on the day. If you would like to help, please complete this form - Click here to view or email us on pta@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk. 

Other dates for your diary –  

• 14^th July – Teddy bear’s picnic (new reception starters) 
• 21^st July – End of term picnic 

If you would like to volunteer for the PTA please fill in our form HERE or email us on pta@bramhopeprimaryschool.co.uk.

Total Sports - May Half Term 

Total sports will be providing their holiday camp again in May half-term. If you are interested in booking a place for your child, click here to find out more. LINK

Incredible Edible

Please vote for Incredible Edible Leeds to win £70K of National Lottery funding through #PeoplesProjects. Help to make a real difference to Leeds by:

• providing free, fresh, and healthy food
• bringing people together to improve physical and mental health
• increasing access to green spaces
• tackling the climate crisis

Click HERE to vote. Thanks for your support!

Girls Golf Rocks!

Calling all girls – learn a new skill. Come along to Cookridge Hall Golf Club on 31 May 2023 and find out how about the exciting Girls Golf Rocks programme. The programme includes six weeks coaching for just £40. Open to girls age 5-18 years.

· No experience needed

· All equipment provided

· Six weeks coaching – just £40

· Join the fun!

Contact Cookridge Hall Golf Club (0113 230 0641) or go to www.girlsgolfrocks.org/CookridgeHallGC for more information and to book a place