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!

 

 

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.

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

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!

 

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

 

School Councils

Please meet our School Councillors for 2024-2025!

Creative Curriculum

Environmental Warriors

Courageous Advocacy

Worship

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.

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.

Staff News

Ms Arblaster

Ms Arblaster has sadly taken the decision to leave Bicton School due to ill health.  Ms Arblaster was hugely popular amongst children and staff and we would like to thank her for the care and dedication she showed during her time with us.  She would like to wish all the children and parents well and thank you for your support during the last few years – she will miss you all very much. I’m sure you will join us in wishing her the very best as she moves to Staffordshire to be nearer her grandson, Freddie.

Mrs Benyon

Mrs Benyon is currently absent from school but is expected to return before the half term.  Mrs Rebecca Hilton is covering Birch Class in her absence on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Spooky Disco Tickets

Please remember to purchase your Spooky Disco Tickets from the School Office before they sell out!

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