Weekly Update-Friday 8th March
This Wednesday, our Year 1 children, their classrooms and their teachers looked very different as they were transported back to Victorian times. The children had a great day in role and all were glad to change back to normal the next day. It culminated in their Victorian learning outcome and it was lovely to see so many relatives joining in with the activities the children had planned.
Year R had the sunniest day of the week for their trip to Hillier's Arboretum. They learned lots about the plants at the Arboretum and how they grew. All had a lovely time and were ready for bed on their way home on the coach.
Year 2 had their workshop with the NSPCC volunteers this week too. They have enjoyed the interactive sessions in school and have been super sensible, understanding how to keep themselves safe. Both volunteers commended the children and staff on how much knowledge the Year 2s had about keeping themselves safe.
We all enjoyed World Book Day together where we discussed and read favourite stories. Our children have a love for reading and stories at our school and it is really special to see. They particularly liked Story Swap, where they voted which story they wanted to listen to at the end of the day, but didn't know which teacher would be reading it-then they all swapped around. Please read Miss Turner's write up on World Book day 2024.
On Wednesday next week we have our sponsored 'Boogie and Bounce' day. Please make sure your children are in PE/Active clothes that day (it doesn't have to be school PE kits. Donations for this event can be brought in or paid through Arbor APP under 'Donations'.
On Friday next week, it is Red Nose Day 2024. This year we are 'Painting the Town Red' and children can dress in their red clothes/have red hair/red face paint for the charity. We are accepting both monetary donations and donations online. We hope everybody is 'Reddy' and waiting for this day!
Lastly, Mrs Kate Charles has let us know that this year will be her last year at BWIS, and she will be retiring at the end of August. Mrs Charles started in our school in 1993 and is our longest serving staff member, becoming the Deputy Headteacher in 2004, after acting in the role for a few years. I started at BWIS the same time as Ben, Kate's son, fourteen and a half years ago, and have loved both working with and getting to know Kate, her husband Shane and watching her family grow up. We have been through two OFSTEDs together, leading the school from strength to strength. I am sure you will all join me in wishing Kate all the best in her retirement, and we will make sure she has a lovely send off from her BWIS family.
I am not going to mention the weather this week, in case I jinx it again! Wishing all our Mums and Grandmas a lovely Mothering Sunday (remember our choir is singing in the church for Sunday's service).
Best wishes
Mrs Riches
