BUSHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL
BUSHMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER (6) – APRIL 2016 Dear Parents/Carers, Welcome to another edition of the school newsletter and to the Summer Term. ANNUAL REPORTS This year the plan is to send Annual Reports to parents towards the end of the term. The last couple of years we have issued these in May followed by assessment outcomes in July. This year we will combine them. SUMMER? The weather has more of a wintry feel to it but nevertheless it is the Summer term and we can move to the summer term school uniform. For a reminder this is: White polo shirts can be worn instead of white blouses or shirts, and summer dresses are acceptable for those who wish to wear one. Ties need not be worn but footwear needs to remain sensible!!
CONSIDERATE PARKING We have recently had complaints from local residents about inconsiderate parking. We know this is an issue for many schools and Luton Borough Council do have a rota for visiting schools and their traffic wardens will issue fines to motorists who park illegally. If you do drive to school, please park considerately; not just because you will want to avoid any possible fine but because it is the right thing to do! Alex Miller Headteacher
SUMMER TERM PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: Monday 2nd May Monday 16th May Tuesday 17th May Tuesday 24th May W/c 30th May Tuesday 21st June
Wednesday 22nd June
STAFF NEWS We have a new Office Apprentice, Mr Davis, who has recently started with us. I am sure you will wish him well in this new role for him and treat him kindly as he gets to know the school and school routines. Our congratulations go Mrs Doyle and her husband on the safe arrival of their baby girl, Aoibhe (Ava).
Thursday 30th June Wednesday 13th July Thursday 21st July
School Closed for May Day holiday Celts and Saxons proposed visit to British Museum* Romans and Egyptians proposed visit to British Museum* Year R proposed visit to Mead Open Farm* Year 1 proposed visit to Whipsnade Zoo* HALF TERM Aspen and Cedar proposed visits to Roald Dahl Museum* Year 6 trip to Kidszania Willow and Beech proposed visit to Roald Dahl Museum* Class and Teams Photographs Year 6 Luton High Schools transition day Year 6 Extravaganza Day Last day of term
* Visits are subject to sufficient parental payment being received to make these visits viable.
PAYMENTS DUE:
SCHOOL MEALS REMINDER: The cost of school meals for key stage 2 pupils was increased from 1st April to £1.95 per day. Please remember to top up your child’s Allpay account if they require a school meal. Meals cannot be served if accounts are in debit.
DATES FOR AUTUMN TERM 2016 INSET Days: 1st September and Friday 2nd September School open for pupils on Monday 5th September Half term: Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October Last day of term: Tuesday 20th December
If your child is absent from school: Please ring on the first day of absence and let Mrs Bury know that your child is absent and the reason. It is important that we know that a child is genuinely absent and not ‘missing’ on their way to school. You can leave a message on the answerphone if you ring out of school hours – please say your child’s name and class clearly, and the reason for absence. Thank you. WE ARE COLLECTING SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS Thank you to everyone who has already sent in their vouchers. We will continue to collect them in school until 8th July
Year Year Year Year
R: £13 for Mead Open Farm 1: £13 for Whipsnade Zoo 2: £12.50 for Roald Dahl Museum 4: £8.50 for British Museum
All payments for the above visits should be made as soon as possible. These visits may not go ahead if we do not receive enough payments. Please contact the school office if you have any concerns regarding payment. Year 6 Leavers: Various prices, but Hoodies MUST be paid for by Friday 27th May. Year 4 Kingswood trip: Final balance by 10th June. (£210 in total) Year 5 Swanage trip: Final balance by 24th June. (£260 in total) Cheques should be made payable to: Bushmead Primary School, cash should be in a sealed, named envelope or payment can be made by bank transfer to the following account: Lloyds Bank Sort Code: 30-95-28 Account Number: 00444903
MIDDAY SUPERVISOR VACANCY Are you looking for a part time job to fit around your children? Do you have a few hours to spare during term time? We could have a position for you…… We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant. Midday Supervisors hours: from 12.15 pm until 1.30 pm. The position is term time only
If you are interested please contact Mrs. Giles in the School Office for an application form.
CONSIDERATE PARKING We have recently had complaints from local residents about inconsiderate parking. We know this is an issue for many schools and Luton Borough Council do have a rota for visiting schools and their traffic wardens will issue fines to motorists who park illegally. If you do drive to school, please park considerately; not just because you will want to avoid any possible fine but because it is the right thing to do! Alex Miller Headteacher
SUMMER TERM PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: Monday 2nd May Monday 16th May Tuesday 17th May Tuesday 24th May W/c 30th May Tuesday 21st June
Wednesday 22nd June
STAFF NEWS We have a new Office Apprentice, Mr Davis, who has recently started with us. I am sure you will wish him well in this new role for him and treat him kindly as he gets to know the school and school routines. Our congratulations go Mrs Doyle and her husband on the safe arrival of their baby girl, Aoibhe (Ava).
Thursday 30th June Wednesday 13th July Thursday 21st July
School Closed for May Day holiday Celts and Saxons proposed visit to British Museum* Romans and Egyptians proposed visit to British Museum* Year R proposed visit to Mead Open Farm* Year 1 proposed visit to Whipsnade Zoo* HALF TERM Aspen and Cedar proposed visits to Roald Dahl Museum* Year 6 trip to Kidszania Willow and Beech proposed visit to Roald Dahl Museum* Class and Teams Photographs Year 6 Luton High Schools transition day Year 6 Extravaganza Day Last day of term
* Visits are subject to sufficient parental payment being received to make these visits viable.
PAYMENTS DUE:
SCHOOL MEALS REMINDER: The cost of school meals for key stage 2 pupils was increased from 1st April to £1.95 per day. Please remember to top up your child’s Allpay account if they require a school meal. Meals cannot be served if accounts are in debit.
DATES FOR AUTUMN TERM 2016 INSET Days: 1st September and Friday 2nd September School open for pupils on Monday 5th September Half term: Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October Last day of term: Tuesday 20th December
If your child is absent from school: Please ring on the first day of absence and let Mrs Bury know that your child is absent and the reason. It is important that we know that a child is genuinely absent and not ‘missing’ on their way to school. You can leave a message on the answerphone if you ring out of school hours – please say your child’s name and class clearly, and the reason for absence. Thank you. WE ARE COLLECTING SAINSBURY’S ACTIVE KIDS VOUCHERS Thank you to everyone who has already sent in their vouchers. We will continue to collect them in school until 8th July
Year Year Year Year
R: £13 for Mead Open Farm 1: £13 for Whipsnade Zoo 2: £12.50 for Roald Dahl Museum 4: £8.50 for British Museum
All payments for the above visits should be made as soon as possible. These visits may not go ahead if we do not receive enough payments. Please contact the school office if you have any concerns regarding payment. Year 6 Leavers: Various prices, but Hoodies MUST be paid for by Friday 27th May. Year 4 Kingswood trip: Final balance by 10th June. (£210 in total) Year 5 Swanage trip: Final balance by 24th June. (£260 in total) Cheques should be made payable to: Bushmead Primary School, cash should be in a sealed, named envelope or payment can be made by bank transfer to the following account: Lloyds Bank Sort Code: 30-95-28 Account Number: 00444903
MIDDAY SUPERVISOR VACANCY Are you looking for a part time job to fit around your children? Do you have a few hours to spare during term time? We could have a position for you…… We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant. Midday Supervisors hours: from 12.15 pm until 1.30 pm. The position is term time only
If you are interested please contact Mrs. Giles in the School Office for an application form.
