10 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Be Internet Legends

To make the most of the internet, children need to make smart decisions. Be Internet Legends empowers younger children to use the web safely and wisely, so they can be confident explorers of the online world.

https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_uk

10 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Rowan’s Marathon

One of our Year 6 pupils has taken on a wonderful fundraising mission in a bid to raise money for our school:

“I am walking a marathon during October to raise money for Bicton School. I initially wanted to raise money for people who couldn’t afford to go on trips but Mrs Mavin said she would speak to the teachers to see what we could spend the money on and I think their idea is better. So now I am walking to raise money to buy playground games that everyone can enjoy. I wanted to do this because we now live 1.1 mile from school and I have started walking home, and we also go for walks after tea, and I thought it would be a good idea to raise money for the school by getting people to sponsor me for walking! I thought it would be cool to walk a Marathon as that is a long way, 26.2miles. First I wanted to raise £500, but we have beaten that, we now want to raise at least £750. If you want to sponsor me, it doesn’t matter if it’s 50p, every bit will be spent on games for us to play with. We are going to put a bucket in reception so you can put money in if you want to. Thank you!” Rowan Leeding

10 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Staffing updates

Mrs Erasmus

Mrs Erasmus began her maternity leave this week ahead of her baby’s imminent arrival! We wish her and her husband the best of luck as they prepare to welcome a little brother or sister for Florence. We will keep you updated!

Birch Class

Mrs Benyon will not be returning to Birch Class and Mrs Hilton will continue to teach on Mondays and Tuesdays in the interim. Please say hello if you see her at the classroom door!

10 months ago
Posted on 11th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Award Winners

A big well done to this week’s award winners!

Elsie for perseverance and always trying her best.

George for the kindness he shows to others.

Laurence for his perseverance in maths.

Isabella and Immy for always showing kindness.

Jade for being amazing in her dance lessons.

Oliver for always being prepared and ready to learn.

10 months ago
Posted on 09th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Parent Drop-Ins

Good afternoon parents/carers,
We have a slight timetable clash with our parent drop-ins on Wednesday 23rd October.
Each class will be showcasing their PE dance performances at 2.45pm – 3.15pm in the hall so the parent drop-ins will be from 2-2.30pm and 3.30-5.30pm.
Many thanks, Mrs Mavin

10 months ago
Posted on 06th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Olivia’s Dark Run

Message from Olivia C in Year 5:

“I’m doing a 5K called the Dark Run to raise money for a charity called Hope House with my mum and her work. I’m raising money for this charity because it helps poorly children and their families at their time of need. Any donation no matter how small would make a massive difference and I would be so grateful. Thank you.”

Please speak to Olivia or her mum Sophie if you would like to donate. Well done Olivia, we’re very proud of you!

10 months ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Head of School Message

It has been an exciting week this week as we appointed our new pupil councils. We were delighted to see so many children putting themselves forward for these opportunities and the staff were grateful it was the children who had to choose who to appoint!

We have been busy practising songs for our Harvest Festival – we hope to see lots of you in Church next Friday at 9.30am.

Just a quick reminder that we also have our Gardening Day coming up on Saturday 12th October from 9am. We hope to see lots of you there as there is a lot of work to do to prepare the grounds ready for winter. Free bacon baps and hot drinks provided by FOBS!

As the colder weather draws in, please ensure your child has a suitably warm coat for breaktimes and lunchtimes. We already have a large amount of lost property so please put your child’s name into each item of clothing.

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Mavin

10 months ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

School Councils

Please meet our School Councillors for 2024-2025!

Creative Curriculum

Environmental Warriors

Courageous Advocacy

Worship

10 months ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Parent Consultations

We are really looking forward to having the opportunity to talk to you about your child or children towards the end of this half term.

Our parent consultations will be taking a slightly different format this year. Instead of booking an appointment time slot, parents will be welcomed into the classrooms at any time within the given time frames. The teacher(s) will be available to talk to you about how your child has settled into their new class or year group, and you will have opportunity to look at the work your child has completed so far this year.

We will be opening up the classrooms to parents from 2pm to 3pm, and then from 3.30pm – 5.30pm on Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd October.

Formal parent consultation appointments with bookable appointment slots will take place in the Spring term.

10 months ago
Posted on 04th Oct 2024 by Mrs Mavin

Parent Lunches

We are delighted to be able to invite parents in on a half-termly basis to enjoy a school lunch with your child on Wednesdays.

This will begin with parents from Willow Class invited to join their child on Wednesday 6th November. There is no requirement to pre-order, and Claire in the kitchen will be cooking a roast dinner or a jacket potato if you prefer.

If you would like to join your child, your child’s sQuid account will be charged £3. Please let the school office know if you are able to attend.