Dear parents/carers,

This has been an absolutely jam-packed penultimate week of term with lots to enjoy and celebrate.

The week started with our transition day where all the children had the morning in their new classes or with their new classmates.  The Year 6s spent a day or two at their new secondary schools and there were lots of nerves and excitement all round! We have had very positive reports from all the children and lots of excitement as they look forward to being in a new year group and the challenges that will bring.  We were also delighted to welcome our 12 new Reception children into Willow Class.  They had a lovely morning in their new classroom, exploring all the exciting areas and being shown the ropes by the ‘old’ Reception children.  I am sure you will join us in welcoming them and their families to our community in September.

Our annual Celebration Assembly on Thursday was a real joy as we came together to celebrate the children’s achievements and reflect on the last year.  A particular well done to Poppy in Year 6 who won the Jenna Byrne Outstanding Achievement Award.  Year 6 also enjoyed a brilliant afternoon in the Quarry and at Hickorys, spending precious time together before they go on to their next adventure.

We welcomed 3 ex-pupils to school this week for their Y10 work experience.  Charlie, Izzy and Alyssa were extremely helpful and quickly became very popular with the children! It has been a pleasure to see how they are all continuing to flourish.

Here’s a quick overview next week:

Monday 13th July – Y6 Spirituality Day with Reverend Hannah

Wednesday 15th July – ‘Net Zero Day’ – all children to wear old clothes and trainers.  Further information here.

Friday 17th July 10am – Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly followed by parent lunch.

Tuesday 1st/Wednesday 2nd September – PD Days.  School closed to children

Thursday 3rd September – First day back at school for children.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mrs Mavin

July 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club runs every day from 7.45am and cost £3.25.

Wraparound Care

Bicton Buddies runs from Monday to Friday until 5:30pm and includes a hot snack and a drink for every child staying beyond 4:30pm.

Bicton Buddies will offer a warm, welcoming, and homely space where children can relax, recharge, and have fun at the end of the school day. From cosy reading corners and film time to creative colouring, hands‑on crafts, outdoor play, team‑building challenges and games, there will be something for every child to enjoy. We hope this will support families who need greater flexibility while providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for all children.

Cost

£5 until 4.30pm

£10 until 5:30pm

Booking instructions on School Gateway:

Option A: Extra-curricular club only until 4.30pm

Option B: Extra-curricular club and then Bicton Buddies until 5.30pm

Option C: Bicton Buddies until 4.30pm

Option D: Bicton Buddies until 5.30pm

All extra-curricular clubs must be booked and paid for as a half termly block booking.

Bicton Buddies and Breakfast Club are bookable and payable on an ad-hoc basis.

Please note that Bicton Buddies starts from Monday 7^th September.

Dear parents/carers,

What a fun-filled week we have had! We were so delighted to be able to have Sports Day this week and I’m sure you’ll agree, the day was a resounding success.  We saw great teamwork, resilience, perseverance and motivation and we are so proud of every single one of our children.  I hope you enjoy looking at a few of the photos we have captured.

We are all looking forward to seeing England (hopefully!) progress in the World Cup but there will be no change to registration times on Monday morning.  Children will be expected to be in school on time and ready to learn so please take this into account when deciding how to manage the unfortunate match time!

Looking ahead to next couple of weeks, there’s lots going on!

Monday 6th/Tuesday 7th July – Year 7 transition days (please see information sent from secondary schools)

Tuesday 7th July – Transition morning at Bicton – Staffing update for Sept 26

Thursday 9th July – Year 6 Leavers’ Meal

Thursday 9th July 9.15am – Whole School Celebration Assembly with performances from Reception – Year 5.

Friday 10th July 2.30pm – iRock End of Term Concert

Friday 10th July from 3.30pm – FOBs Summer Fete – please see here for information.

Monday 13th July – Y6 Spirituality Day with Reverend Hannah

Friday 17th July 10am – Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly

Have a lovely weekend,

Mrs Mavin