Bourn Primary Academy

8 September 2023

Welcome Back! 

 The children have settled brilliantly into their new classes and new routines, with the Year 6 setting an excellent example as positive role models to the rest of the school. 

A quick snapshot of the learning happening in each class before break today! 

 Parent Meetings 

All parents are invited to the Welcome to the Year Ahead Meeting on Thursday 14 September. We will start with a 30 minute session in the hall and this will be followed by 2 sessions in the classroom. 

Please note, Acorn Class parents only - the first classroom session will be 5.30-6pm, and the second will be 6.30 - 7pm. 

Phonics Information Evening

On 28 September from 6-7pm, we will be holding a Phonics information evening, to introduce parents to our new Phonics Scheme, Little Wandle. There are quite a few changes to how we teach and when books will be coming home, so please do try to attend if your child is in Acorn, Willow or Hazel classes. All other parents are also welcome to attend. Please book a place here:

https://forms.gle/3RHiTvi258xFFeHr6

Online Safety Newsletter 

 Every week, Miss Hensleigh sends out an Online Safety Newsletter to parents covering a topical issue. 

This week’s online safety parents/carers guide, produced by National Online Safety as part of their '#WakeUpWednesday' campaign. This week’s guide is all about Data Backups and Storage. 

Celebrations! 

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Good Manners and Positive Learning Behaviours.

The following children have been presented with the certificates this week. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Willow: Naomi and Nolan

Hazel:  Elliot and Milo

Cedar: Marcus and Grace

Rosewood:  Sam B and Millie

Cherry: Joe and Robbie

Oak: Mphatso and Skye

House Captains

Children in Year 6 have the opportunity to put themselves forward to be House Captains. They are currently preparing their applications and voting will take place soon. 

Getting Ready for Cycling Lessons!

At Bourn, we view cycling as an important life skill. Cycling is part of our PE curriculum, from teaching children to ride balance bikes in reception, Bikeability in Years 3,4 and 5, and cycling lessons in PE. Mr French is currently servicing all the bikes to make sure they are safe! Children in Year 5 and 6 will be doing cycling first - please remind your child to bring in their helmet! 

Bourn to Run - Sunday 17 September

A reminder to sign up to Bourn to Run - registrations close today. Lots of the children are already signed up to the 3k race and lots of those not already signed up are really keen to join! Online registration ends today but you can also register on the day. 

It is also a really fun day, so even if you don't want to run - come along and cheer on the runners and enjoy the atmosphere!

To register click here https://bourntorun.com/ 

This is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school, and provides funds to buy things to improve the experiences of your children whilst they are at Bourn  

CB23 Schools Careers Convention 

The Network BC23 Schools run a highly successful Careers Convention for Year 5 pupils (and year 6 pupils this year) in all of the primary schools in Network CB 23 and it is held at The Great Barn in Bourn! 

The aim of the day is to introduce the children to a wide range of career options and help them to make connections between learning and “working life” whilst still at primary school. We hope that by doing so, we will inspire them to value learning, open their minds to new possibilities and help them raise their own ambitions.

The organiser is looking for new exhibitors for this year’s convention. They are keen to have a wide range of careers and jobs; from Accountants to Zoologist, Bakers to Yoga instructors, Lawyers to Engineers, pilots, TV engineers, photographers, HGV drivers to Surveyors and everyone in between. 

If you can help or know of someone who would be perfect, then please contact Jill Foster at the email address below and she can provide more details and an exhibitor’s form. Information about the event in previous years is on the Network CB23 website.  www.networkcb23.com/careers-convention.html 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

Traffic and Parking

Yesterday there was a serious situation whereby a fire engine was stuck as a result of inconsiderate parking. The outcome of this could have been disastrous. 

I am asking all parents, again, to think about the safety of others when you park. Do not park in the following places, even if you are late or there are no other places nearby to park:

- in or behind the bus bay

- on double yellow or yellow zig zag lines

- across people's driveways (even slightly)

- where there is a dropped kerb

- the private road up to the residential garages

-on corners

 Please do let the school know if you see parking on these areas, so we can remind individuals as necessary. 

Parents are encouraged to park at the Manor Barn car park and walk from there. It's only a short walk and the fewer cars we have around school the safer it is for everyone, especially your children. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients. 

Lost Property Prevention

PLEASE label your child's clothes, bags and lunchboxes. Children regularly leave their things lying about, but we quickly reunite them when the things are named. We really want to avoid the huge pile of unnamed clothes we ended up with at the end of last year. Biro or Sharpies work well for writing names on labels. 

Message from Parents' School Preference Adviser 

My name is Tiff Christian and I am the Parents' School Preference Adviser for Cambridgeshire, as part of the SENDIASS team. I have recently been appointed after a long period of vacancy and would like to introduce myself to you and your families.

The service offers families advice and support when applying for schools, either when admissions open for transition on the 11^th September 2023 or for in-year applications. I am able to advise how the transfer and admissions process works, as well as supporting the understanding of policies and criteria for different schools. Also, I can support in the appeals process and issues concerning transport.

Choosingaschool@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Bourn Primary Academy

18 July 2023

Thank you!

A huge thank you to all the parents who have helped the school over the past year. Without your help, we would not have been able to offer the same level of experiences and support to the children. 

 Specifically, we would like to thank:

- parents who helped with swimming, and who gave up their time to attend resuscitation training 

- parents who have come on our school trips as an extra pair of hands (and eyes)

- parents who have offered to be Parent Helpers this year and who have listened to children read, or practice their maths

- parents who have transported children from school to various locations for different trips, visits and events

- parents who have come in to share their expertise with the children during events such as Science Week

- Year 6 parents who created the Year Book and organised a fun Year 6 Leavers' BBQ for the children

- parents who have come in and helped with activities such as cooking and other DT activities

Thank you to the BSA

A huge thanks to the BSA again this year. After Covid, and under Catherine the new chair, the BSA is thriving with a Committee of active and dedicated parents. I would like to thank Catherine, the Committee and all the parents that have helped with specific events over the last year. The BSA raises valuable funds for the school, which is especially important now that budgets are tighter than ever.  

Goodbye to Our Year 6 Children!

 Today is the day when we say our last goodbye to the children in Year 6. They have been in primary school for 7 years and have grown beyond recognition from the little Acorn children who started their school life in 2016 (although looking at the Yearbook, some of them still have exactly the same cheeky grins as they did back then!) 

The Leavers' assembly was a wonderful and moving celebration of each and every one of them. We know that they will go from here, into their secondary education, taking forward everything they have learned and which has turned them into the fine young people that they are today. They will continue to work hard, and be open minded, generous and kind hearted in all they do. 

We will miss them a lot, and look forward to visits in the future!   

 Shackleton House Winners!

Well done to Shackleton House for winning the House Cup this year! Here are the House Captains with the cup! 

 More Goodbyes! 

 We also wish a fond farewell to 3 members of staff.

Miss Bryan joined us for this year and has worked in Year 6 and with individual children. She has been a great support for the children and has been a real asset to the school during this time. 

Miss Riberaud is leaving us to take up a new post as Head of Modern Foreign Languages. She has taught Year 6 this year and has been brilliant at steering the children through their SATS, the residential trip and their epic performance of Treasure Island! 

 Miss Ivory is leaving us after four Years teaching Year 4 at Bourn. Her caring and nurturing approach has brought out the best in the children she has taught. Her kind and caring nature, and enthusiasm for learning - and reading in particular has enabled the children to believe in themselves. We wish her all the best for the future. 

End of Year Picnic

It was lovely to see so many parents, friends and families for our end of year picnic. Thank you for joining us. 

See You in September!

School starts again on Tuesday 5 September. We look forward to seeing you then! Have a wonderful summer!

Bourn Primary Academy

14 July 2023

Key Stage 2 SATS

 The children in Year 6 received their SATS results today and they should be very proud of what they achieved. Our results are as follows:

Reading 89% (national 73%)

Writing 78%  (national 71%)

Maths 81%  (national 73%) 

Spelling, punctuation and grammar 81% (national 72%)

Combined Reading, Writing and Maths 74% (national 59%) 

Year 5 DT Week

Children in Year 5 made pizzas this week, with expert advice from Jules in the kitchen. 

Science Week

As part of science week, we have had many visitors, many of them parents, who talked to the children about the scientific aspects of their work. The children have learned from Parminder Ruprah about making chocolate, made models of DNA chains with Isabel Nett, learned about making proteins with Clare Rebbeck and about radiation and X-Rays with Diane Witney. We also had a visit from Chris Wakefield from the Cambridge University Archaeolgical Unit to talk about archaeology and who showed the children many of their finds - some of which we got to keep in school! Rachel Thorley from Churchill College Cambridge also taught the older children about making electrical circuits. 

Spotlight on SEND 

Our Education Inclusion Family Advisor, Samantha Stacey, has provided us with the EIFA Summer Holiday Programme 2023, which consists of three online workshops aimed at parents/carers and families who would like to learn more about topics such as challenging behaviour, sibling rivalry and what effect parenting styles can have upon children and young people. Please see booking information on the poster.

Year 6 Performance

 Last night, Oak Class put on their production of Treasure Island. The audience were wowed by their singing, acting and dancing and the sheer enjoyment of all the children as they performed! It was wonderful to see what confident and courageous young people they have become. We will miss then hugely but know they will go onto further great things in their secondary education. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Harper and Jacob

Willow: Kylah and Theo

Hazel:  Emily and Hugo

Cedar: Evelyn and Cameron

Rosewood:  Rosewood Class 

Cherry: Millie and Mphatso   

Oak: Oak Class and Oak Class! 

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 191    Total:  7035

Pankhurst: 200     Total: 7706

Seacole: 215     Total:  6854

Shackleton: 273   Total: 8353

These will be updated next week. 

Developing Resilience - Sleep Better

 Sleep deprivation can have a serious impact on emotional, physical and mental health and many people who are seeking our support are approaching crisis point, whether that’s adults, children or families. Check out this website which gives lots of useful advice. thesleepcharity.org.uk 

Useful websites

For lots of information and advice about ADHD, visit: adhdfoundation.org.uk

 If you are worried about your child's behaviour or mental health, visit: www.happymaps.oc.uk

 www.youngminds.org.uk is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people

 Refuge: for women and children: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline  0808 2000 247

Samaritans: www.samaritans.org Call 116 123 for free

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

Acorn Flight to Barcelona

Today the children in Acorn class took a 'flight' to Barcelona. Once there, they tried Spanish food and spoke a few words in Spanish. They all had a lovely holiday! 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients. 

Lost Property 

We have a huge box of unnamed lost property. If your child has lost something, please come and look in the box which is in the entrance hall. Anything still left at the end of term will be donated to the BSA or taken to a charity shop.

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm.  

Online Safety Newsletter 

 This week’s online safety parents/carers guide, produced by National Online Safety as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign. This week's guide is all about how to stay safe online this summer. 

Bourn Primary Academy

7 July 2023

CB23 Spelling Bee

 This week, a team from school took part in the CB23 Schools Spelling Bee, held at Clare College, Cambridge University. Lauren, Mihika, Yusuf and Daisy did really well, including having the courage to stand up and spell words for the individual spelling round! 

Developing Resilience

This book takes a sensitive and gentle approach to helping a child cope with anxiety.   

Online Safety Newsletter 

 This week’s online safety parents/carers guide, produced by National Online Safety is part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign. This week's guide is all about Fortnite (Chapter 4). This is the final guide/chapter on this topic. Please see the separate email for the newsletter. 

BSA Summer Fair

 The BSA Summer Fair was held yesterday and was a lovely event. The obstacle course was a big hit as was the giant football target! There was face painting, hair braiding and lots of lovely food on sale too! Everyone had a lovely time. Huge thanks to Catherine and the dedicated BSA team who gave up so much time to organise this event, which raises much needed funds for the school. 

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm.  

Lost Property

 We have a huge box of unnamed lost property. If your child has lost something, please come and look in the box which is in the entrance hall. Anything still left at the end of term will be donated to the BSA or taken to a charity shop.

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 191    Total:  7035

Pankhurst: 200     Total: 7706

Seacole: 215     Total:  6854

Shackleton: 273   Total: 8353

These will be updated next week. 

Church Assembly 13 July

 If there are any parents who could help walk with us to Church next Thursday morning at 9am, please can you let Debs know? Many thanks! 

Spotlight on SEND - SEN Magazine

SEN Magazine is the UK’s leading magazine for special needs. It includes articles, discussions and advice on the most pressing and up-to-date issues for SEND. You can access the current issue, and back issues, from www.senmagazine.co.uk

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Bourn Primary Academy

30 June 2023

CB23 School Chess Tournament

 This week, William, Rishabh, Ned and Aarav represented the school in the CB23 Network Chess Tournament. As a team, they were the runners up - only 1/2 point behind the winning team! Well done all of you! 

Developing Resilience

 Encourage children to talk about people they know who have overcome adversity including people in the public eye, and people in their own family and community. Encourage stories about a diverse range of people, including people from non-English speaking backgrounds, people from a range of professions and people who have experienced different types of adversity (e.g. natural disasters, political oppression).

 Explain to children that facing challenges in life can be useful – they help us grow as a person and give us knowledge and skills that make us better prepared the next time something challenges us.

Online Safety Newsletter 

This week’s online safety parents/carers guide, produced by National Online Safety as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign. This week's guide is all about Fortnite (Chapter 3). This guide follows on from the last two that have been sent out.

BSA Summer Fair

The Summer Fair will be held after school on Thursday 8 July. Please bring in your donations of teddies, mystery bags, items for hampers! 

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm.  

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Ralphie and Leo

Willow: Elliot and Ava-Astrid

Hazel:  Karisha and Hazel Class

Cedar: Adrian and Dorothy

Rosewood: Nualla and Maddy 

Cherry:  Sean and Max

Oak: Grace and Avish

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 191    Total:  7035

Pankhurst: 200     Total: 7706

Seacole: 215     Total:  6854

Shackleton: 273   Total: 8353

Hazel Class Trip 

This week, the children in Hazel class visited the Botanical Gardens in Cambridge. They looked at all the different types of plants and walked their socks off! 

Spotlight on SEND - Mental Health

The following website is an amazing resource with pages on almost everything you can think of related to child and adolescent mental health. 

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Bourn Primary Academy

23 June 2023

Oak Visit to Churchill College

 This week, Oak Class visited Churchill College at the University of Cambridge as part of their art unit of sculptures. We took sketch books to make drawings of the sculptures, which will be used as inspiration for their own sculptures. 

 Thank you to the parents who gave the children lifts to and from the College - it is much appreciated. 

Ely Cathedral Trip

 The children who were involved in the design of the winning 12 St Etheldreda panels were invited to a special day and service of celebration at Ely Cathedral, led by Bishop Stephen. Our panel hasn't yet been made by the broiderers, who said they were excited about making ours because it is so complex! 

Thank you to the parents who provided transport for this trip, we really appreciate your support. 

Online Safety Newsletter 

This week’s online safety parents/carers guide is produced by National Online Safety as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign. This week's guide is all about Fortnite (Chapter 2). This guide follows on from the one sent out, last week. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn:Ralph and Sonny

Willow: Roma and Harley

Hazel:  William D and Ayden

Cedar: Juliana and Sam T

Rosewood: Miriam and Lucas

Cherry: Layla and Ben

Oak: Isabel and Aarav

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 266    Total:  6780

Pankhurst: 280     Total: 7506

Seacole: 296     Total:  6639

Shackleton: 357   Total: 8138

Kwik Cricket Tournament

This week, a group of children took  part in the South Cambridgeshire Kwik Cricket tournament. They played 6 games, including one game where they scored the most runs of the tournament. They were the Runners Up overall! Well done to the children and also to Mr French! Thank you to the parents who transported the children to the tournament. We really appreciate it. 

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm.  

Spotlight on SEND

 This week's spotlight on SEND is a book recommendation: 'There's no such thing as naughty' by Kate Silverton. this book was referenced in the Parent Workshop yesterday, 'Helping your Child Manage Big Emotions'. 

Whilst the book suggests that it is a guide for parents/carers of children aged 0-5 the content within can be helpful to parents/carers of children across all age groups. It is filled with useful information regarding children's behaviour and how to better understand it. Therefore, also providing you with tips about how to support your child(ren) with their emotions.

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

BSA Summer Fair

The Summer Fair will be held after school on Thursday 8 July. Look out for more details from the BSA! 

Bourn Primary Academy

16 June 2023

Sports Day

 We had a lovely, sunny day for Sports Day this week. Children enjoyed the races and were cheered on by their friends and an enthusiastic crowd! Thank you to the BSA for providing refreshments, the parent helpers and to all the staff, especially Mr French and Mr Lennon, who organised the event. 

Photo by Woody

 Father's Day Breakfast

The first Father's Day Breakfast was held this morning and was a great success. Over 90 people gathered in the hall for bacon and sausage rolls, pancakes and blueberries. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much. Thankyou to the BSA for organising such a lovely event. 

Managing Your Child's Big Feelings - Parent Workshop

Miss Hensleigh and I will be running our second workshop on Thursday 22^nd June 7-9pm. This workshop will be on the topic of how to support your children with their big emotions at home. This workshop has been designed with your requests to cover this topic in mind and will follow a similar structure to the previous workshop on resilience and growth mindset.

Spotlight on SEND

There is a new SEND website to support Cambridgeshire families. The SEND Information Hub (https://send.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/kb5/cambridgeshire/directory/home.page)

includes information on: services that are available to everyone, such as schools and GPs. targeted support and services for children and young people who may need some additional, short term support.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Eddie and Naomi

Willow: Olivia and Milo

Hazel:  Kayla and Enid

Cedar: Forrest and Shrirang

Rosewood: Jaydon and Iris

Cherry: Hector and Florence

Oak: Oak Class

House Points

The house points this week* are as follows:

Hawking: 242    Total:  6,514

Pankhurst:  351    Total: 7,226

Seacole:  352    Total:  5,9916,343

Shackleton:  351  Total: 7,781

Sports Day

 We had a lovely, sunny day for Sports Day this week. Children enjoyed the races and were cheered on by their friends and an enthusiastic crowd! Thank you to the BSA for providing refreshments, the parent helpers and to all the staff, especially Mr French and Mr Lennon, who organised the event. 

Photo by Woody

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm.  

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

BSA Summer Fair

The Summer Fair will be held after school on Friday 7 July. Look out for more details from the BSA!  

BSA Father's Day Breakfast

Bourn Primary Academy

9 June 2023

Year 6 at Rock UK

Year 6 have had a fantastic week on their residential trip to Rock UK. They have challenged themselves day after day with rock climbing, abseiling, high ropes, kayaking, biking and so much more! This is a highlight of the year and we always see children achieving so much more than they ever thought they could! Thank you to Miss Riberaud, Miss Simmons and Miss Bryan who gave given up their entire week - without willing members of staff, these residential trips could not take place. 

 Snacks and Drinks

Please could you ensure that any snacks that children have for playtime are healthy. Please do not send in crisps, biscuits or sweets. 

Please could you also ensure that children have water only in their water bottles. 

Developing Resilience - Be a Supportive Role Model

 Adults in children's lives are such important role models, so the more they can model resilient behaviours the better. Be calm and consistent. Admit to your mistakes and how you can do better next time, The more positive adult connections and child has, the more resilient they will be. This article has lots more information.  

Online Safety Newsletter

 This week it is all about Anime. Many people assume that anime is safe for the children because it's animation. However a large amount is actually geared towards adults, often featuring swearing, graphic violence and nudity. 

It is easy for children to get drawn into anime through many crossovers in video games. 

If your child likes anime, please do read the separate newsletter to find out more. 

Celebrating Differences Day

This week, the children were celebrating differences of all kinds, both in class and in a special assembly. They wore their favourite clothes today as a visible symbol of how everyone is different and likes different things!

Managing Your Child's Big Feelings - Parent Workshop

Miss Hensleigh and I will be running our second workshop on Thursday 22^nd June 7-9pm. This workshop will be on the topic of how to support your children with their big emotions at home. This workshop has been designed with your requests to cover this topic in mind and will follow a similar structure to the previous workshop on resilience and growth mindset.

Spotlight on SEND

 SEND information for parents can often be difficult and hard to access. Family Action have brought together some useful information for parents on  support, health, education and many more categories.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Willow: Sienna and Eva-Astrid

Hazel:  Zahra and Theo F

Cedar: Sophie and Rocco

Rosewood: Tristan and Zach

Cherry: Annabel and Lily-Mai

Headteacher's Award to Logan BL for being such a help to all the adults in school this week - thank you! 

House Points

The house points this week* are as follows:

Hawking: 224    Total:  6,279

Pankhurst:  330    Total: 6.875

Seacole:  286    Total:  5,991

Shackleton:  343  Total: 7,930

*These will be updated next week when Year 6 are back

Sports Day

 Sports Day is on Wednesday 14th June. Gates open from 9am with KS1 races from 9.15am until 10.15am followed by KS2 from 10.15am to 11.30am. These times are approximate only and may over run. The event will take place on our top field with entry via the tennis courts.

Children should come into school that day wearing their PE kit and a T shirt in their House colour. We have spare T shirts if needed.  Please ensure your child has suncream on and and brings a water bottle.

A big thank you to the BSA for providing refreshments for us once again this year, so bring your money along! 

Please remember that any photographs/videos taken must not be shared on social media.

End of Year Picnic

There will be an end of term picnic on Tuesday 18 July. Parents are welcome to join us on the back field for the picnic which will run from 12 - 1pm. 

Uniform

 A reminder that children should continue to wear only school uniform items until the end of term. PE uniform is plain black tops and should not include any logos other than the school logo. Please also note that leggings are not an item of uniform that is permitted. For further information please see the website page here.

Bourn to Run 

Bourn to Run is delighted to announce that the 2023 event will take place on:

Sunday 17th September 2023.

As per previous years, there will be a 3K race and a 10K race.

Last year was a huge fundraiser with £8,000 raised for the school!  

So please do come and join in on Sunday 17th Sept and make it another excellent event! Sign up before 28th July to take advantage of our early bird discount!

Sign up now at the B2R website:

www.bourntorun.com

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

BSA Summer Fair

The Summer Fair will be held after school on Friday 7 July. Look out for more details from the BSA!  

BSA Father's Day Breakfast

The Father's Day Breakfast will be on Friday 16th June at 7.30am in the school hall. Children are welcome to bring along a guest of their choice for breakfast and a craft activity.  Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. BOOK HERE

Bourn Primary Academy

26 May 2023

Cedar Class Assembly

 Cedar Class assembly today was all about The Ink Garden of Brother Theophane, one of the texts studied in Year 3. It is set in a monastery where the monks live, study and work. The children made dyes from various plant materials and used them to dye fabrics. The children also recreated the story of Brother Theophane and created a fantastic film - acted, directed and filmed by the children themselves! 

 Acceptable Use of IT 

Please ensure you read the 'Acceptable use of the internet: agreement for parents and carers' sent out, via email, by Miss Hensleigh yesterday. In order to confirm your agreement, please indicate this on the My Child At School App.

Developing Resilience - Show Your Child How to Face Fears

If your child avoids anything scary, they'll never gain the confidence they need to handle feeling uncomfortable. Whether your child is afraid of the dark, or they are terrified to meet new people, help your child face their fears one small step at a time.

Online Safety Newsletter

 This week, the newsletter is about what Parents and Carers need to know about influencers. 

Top Tip: reinforce your child's awareness that real life isn't as picture perfect as they see on TV, magazines or on social media, where they only show the best versions of themselves. 

Celebrating Differences Day

On Friday 9^th June we are holding a 'Celebrating Differences' day. During the day, children will cover a range of learning points including:

• - I am starting to understand that sometimes people make assumptions about boys and girls (stereotypes)
• - I understand that everyone's family is different
• - I understand what racism is
• - I can tell you what bullying is
• - I understand that it is OK to be different from other people and to be friends with them

Pupils in KS2 will also learn about visible differences and the effect that stereotypes in film and on television, can have on people who look different.

Please note: this will also be a non-uniform day with the theme of 'Wear One of Your Favourite Outfits'.

If you have any questions about this, please contact Miss Hensleigh.

Spotlight on SEND

 Young Minds

The Young Minds  website has lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child - from how to encourage your child to open up about their feelings to dealing with mental health services. No matter what you and your child are going through, things can get better. They also have a Parents Helpline and can provide advice and support if you're worried about a child or young person. Access website and resources here.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Zoey and Ruth

Willow: Rudy and Finn

Hazel:  Isaac and Marcus

Cedar: Shrirang and Forrest

Rosewood: Driya and Albert

Cherry: Skye and Bo

Oak: Jason and Daisy

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 224    Total:  6,279

Pankhurst:  330    Total: 6.875

Seacole:  286    Total:  5,991

Shackleton:  343  Total: 7,930

PANTS

 Children have watched the Pantosaurus video as part of their PSHE lessons this week. Talk PANTS is an NSPCC programme and helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. You can watch the video at home, with your child(ren) by clicking this link. 

 Chicks and Pizza in Acorn Class!

Acorn class took delivery of 10 eggs, ready to be hatched. They looked after them and amazingly all 10 hatched and they are now huge!

The excitement continued this week with pizza making and a Pizza Picnic in the Nature Reserve this afternoon! The children decided what toppings to put on their pizzas and then made them this morning. Thanks to Jules in the kitchen for cooking them! 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

This week Bo and Vishnu have been monitoring the traffic. When reviewing the week, they commented that, 'it's not the children, it's the parents who don't look when crossing the road!"

BSA News

Thank you to the BSA who organised the Race Night last week - which raised just over £1,000! Amazing!

The Father's Day Breakfast will be on Friday 16th June at 7.30am in the school hall. Children are welcome to bring along a guest of their choice for breakfast and a craft activity.  Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 for children. BOOK HERE

Bourn Primary Academy

19 May 2023

Rosewood at Grafham Water!

This week Year 4 had a lovely time (and lovely weather!) at Grafham this week. The children enjoyed lots of watersports, the Grafham Challenge, and making their own beds! Look on Rosewood Class pages for more photos! A huge thankyou to Miss Ivory, Miss Simmonds and Mrs Cox for taking the children away. It is only through the willingness of staff to take on the responsibility of looking after 30 children 24/7 that trips like this can take place!   

Willow Class Assembly 

Willow Class performed their song and poems about plants and flowers this morning to a packed assembly hall. They sang beautifully and were very proud of themselves afterwards, despite having a few nerves before they performed. Well done Willow Class! 

  Developing Resilience -  

 Take a look at this website www.happyconfident.com which has lots of resources to help children of all ages build their confidence and resilience and promoting better sleep by reducing their worries and anxieties.

Online Safety Newsletter

This week’s online safety newsletter is a parents/carers guide, which is all about looking after your wellbeing online. 

I hope you find it useful and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miss Hensleigh at khensleigh@bourn.cambs.sch.uk 

 Balance Bikes in Acorn 

Acorn children are enjoying learning how to ride their balance bikes!

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Shamiso and Huxley

Willow: Alfred and Megan 

Hazel:  Josh and Ayden

Cedar: Yasmin and Severn

Rosewood: Booky and Belle and the whole class

Cherry: Ava and Alex

Oak: Eliza and Cecilia

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 371    Total:  6,053

Pankhurst: 475     Total: 6,495

Seacole:  425    Total:  5,705

Shackleton: 435    Total: 7,087

Spotlight on SEND

SCIP (Special needs Community Information Point) is an information and advice service for families with children/young people from birth to 25-year-olds with a disability or additional needs.

Online Safety

  This week's online safety newsletter is about setting stronger passwords - something we all need to consider, given how often cyber criminals hack into databases. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Thank you to Yuyan, Yusuf and Ben were on duty this week. Today they noticed that there were lots of adults and children not crossing between the blue cones. Please keep to crossing in the one place as this makes it more predictable and safer for cars as well as pedestrians. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk.

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

Bourn Primary Academy

12 May 2023

Well done year 6!

 A huge well done to all our Year 6 children this week, who have taken their SATS tests! They had tests in Grammar, Spelling, Reading and 3 Maths papers! They have worked hard and put a lot of effort into doing their best - and that is all anyone can ask from them. They have been brilliant. 

BSA News!

Next Friday - 19 May the BSA are holding a Race Night at the school. Doors open 7pm. Entry is £5 per person. There will a bar and you can bring your own nibbles. You can also pre-order a cheese board for only £20 - great for sharing! If you have any questions, please contact Lucie at  luciezubrik@gmail.com

  Developing Resilience - Prepare your child for the path... 

The old saying goes, 'prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child'. As parents, most of us know that preparing our kids for the path is more important than preparing the path for them, but it is so hard to watch them struggle. We know we shouldn’t make things easy, but we jump to the conclusion that smoothing the path makes their self-esteem stronger.

Edward Hallowell, author of The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness says:

It sounds counter-intuitive, but the best thing you can do for your child’s long-term happiness may be to stop trying to keep them happy in the short-term.

The parenting author, Elmore explains that wise parents “inoculate” their kids. He uses the example of travelling to a developing nation that requires immunizations. The traveller gets inoculated, which actually means that a small dose of the disease is injected into the body so that the body builds up enough antibodies to fight off the disease when the traveler arrives in a foreign country.

This is a picture of what we must do for our kids. In order for them to face adversity well, we must introduce small doses of it early on. In order for them to possess the discipline necessary for hard work or stressful jobs, we must expose them to challenges in smaller amounts so they are ready to face larger ones when the time comes. In a sense, they build up antibodies. They become inwardly strong and prepared for what’s ahead. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Jacob and Shriya

Willow: Eva-Astrid and Roma

Hazel:  Jessie and William D

Cedar: Charlotte and James

Rosewood: Tilly and Mihika

Cherry: Logan M and Anna

Oak: Monica and the whole Class

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 167   Total:  5,682

Pankhurst: 175     Total: 6,020

Seacole: 197     Total:  5,280

Shackleton: 147    Total: 6,625

Spotlight on SEND

Knowing what to put into the many forms you need to fill in for SEND pupils can be a minefield! Smart Bright Training are offering a support session that will help you to  make sure your child's views are listened to and your views as a parent carer are heard too. Find the link for the ‘Introduction to EHCPs – Part 1’ here:

https://www.pinpoint-cambs.org.uk/news/

Online Safety

  This week's online safety newsletter is about setting stronger passwords - something we all need to consider, given how often cyber criminals hack into databases. 

 Swimming Starts Monday!

 A reminder that swimming lessons start next Monday. Please see email sent from the office for more details. 

Class Assemblies

 Parents are invited to Willow Class Assembly on Friday 19 May at 9.05am and Cedar Class Assembly on Friday 26 May at 9.05am.

All parents are invited to every Celebration Assembly on Fridays at 9.05am.

 Acorn to Oak

Children in Oak and Acorn classes love being with their buddies! 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Email Difficulties Today 

The office email today has been not working properly so unfortunately any email sent after about 9 am has not left the building! We are working on this, so if you were expecting a response to an email, please bear with us. Thank you. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Thank you to Yuyan, Mphatso and Michael for serving as Traffic Monitors this week. We have really noticed that the safety of everyone using the roads and pavements around school has improved. Thank you everyone for keeping the children safe.  

Bourn Primary Academy

5 May 2023

Coronation of King Charles III

 This week the children have learned all about the coronation of King Charles III. They enjoyed a coronation themed lunch and spent time designing new stamps in honor of the King.

BSA News!

Freeze Pop Fridays will return on 12 May! Please bring along your coins on Friday as they cost 30p each. 

If any parents would like to donate a box of freeze pops to support with this, please drop them into the school reception. Many thanks! 

  Developing Resilience - Emotional Health and Resilience 

 Family Lives is an organisation that provides support and advice for parents and families on all the areas of stress faced when bringing up children and teenagers. This article is about Building resilience in children and teens - a very helpful 5 minute read. 

Year 6 Collage

Oak Class have now finished their unit on Collage, using fabric and mixed media to re-create a landscape that the children chose. 

The range is impressive, from seascapes, beach huts, mountains, African sunsets and the famous Durdle Door in Dorset. There was also a recreation of Munch's The Scream! 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Shamiso and Myra

Willow: Harley and Anton 

Hazel:  Isla and Valentina

Cedar: Locke and Callum

Rosewood: Hartej and Jaxton

Cherry: Bo and Mphatso

Oak: Caitlin and Declan

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 111   Total:  5,515

Pankhurst: 107     Total: 5,845

Seacole: 113     Total:  5,083

Shackleton: 76    Total: 6505

Spotlight on SEND

There are so many acronyms and unfamiliar terms for a newcomer to the world of Special Educational Needs and Disability, which can cause confusion. The Special Needs Jungle has a really useful glossary, as well as lots of other resources to help parents navigate the work of special needs. 

Online Safety

Today's Online Safety newsletter (sent by email) is on the subject of safely using Smartwatches. 

Smartwatches have lots of benefits, but they can also pose risks to children unless they are used safely. The newsletter gives lots of helpful tips on making sure they are used safely. 

A reminder that we do not allow Smartwatches in school as they have the capability to make and receive calls or messages, or take photographs, all of which are a safeguarding risk. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Email Difficulties Today 

The office email today has been not working properly so unfortunately any email sent after about 9 am has not left the building! We are working on this, so if you were expecting a response to an email, please bear with us. Thank you. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Please remember not to park in the bus bay. It is ok to stop and drop your child off, as long as the bus/minibus is not there, but please do not leave your car parked there. Thank you. 

Bourn Primary Academy

28 April 2023

Bikes at Bourn!

Did you know - our curriculum at Bourn includes learning to ride a bike? This starts in Acorn Class with children learning how to ride a balancebike, which they do in the summer term every week.

This week, Year 3 and Year 4 have taken part in Bikeability training with external coaches from outspokentraining.co.uk. They did really well, with an instructor commenting that they are 'talented cyclists.'

Children in Key Stage 2 also have cycling lessons as part of the PE curriculum. 

Earlier this year, Year 5 completed a four day cycling course. 

If you would be interested in becoming a cycling instructor, please click here for more details. 

Acorn Class Sponsored Bike and Scooter Ride 

This week, Acorn children brought in their bikes and scooters to ride as part of their sponsored ride. They rode 10 laps of the playground and did really well. They have raised over £300, which will be used to pay for the Living Eggs (an incubator and eggs which will hatch into chicks) If there is any money left over, the children will decide what they would like to spend this on (within reason!)  

 Year 5 Maths Challenge

 This week, a team of 4 children: Yusuf, Logan S, Max and Vishnu represented the school in the Year 5 Maths Challenge which was held in Histon. They worked well together as a team and really enjoyed the experience - well done!  

  Developing Resilience - Go Outside!

Exercise helps strengthen the brain and make it more resilient to stress and adversity. While team sports are the most popular method of consistent exercise for kids, all children really need is time spent outdoors engaging in a physical activity. If team sports don’t appeal to your child, encourage them or introduce them to cycling, playing tag, or even just swinging at the playground. These are all great ways for children to engage in free play that also builds resilience.

Resilience helps kids navigate the obstacles they encounter as they grow. It’s not possible to avoid stress, but being resilient is one of the best ways to cope with it.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Henry and Ritika

Willow: Luna and Henry

Hazel:  Poppy and Corey

Cedar: Ranaldo and Cameron

Rosewood: Ryan, Simone and Rosie

Cherry: Michael, Yusuf, Logan S, Max and Vishnu

Oak: Monica and Angelina

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 111   Total:  5,404

Pankhurst: 119     Total: 5,738

Seacole: 113      Total:  4,970

Shackleton: 141    Total: 6,429

Spotlight on SEND

Reading is such an important skill for children but we do understand that reading at home can be tricky. If you are finding it hard to share books, why not try sharing audiobooks together, possibly in the car on journeys? You could also watch CBeebies bedtime stories together here or try the Oxford Owl website, which has advice and support, games and activities and free reading resources for 3-11 year olds. 

Online Safety

 The Online Safety newsletter today is all about iPads. Setting limits on iPad use is essential. 

The 'Downtime' function allows you to tell the iPad to lock itself (you don't have to be the bad guy!!) at certain periods ie mealtimes, bed time etc. The 'App Limits' removes access to certain apps once they have been used for  a specified length of time each day. The iPad can display a reminder when these limits are nearly reached, letting your child mentally prepare for the end of their gaming or viewing time. 

Year 4 Photography

 As part of the Computing curriculum, year 4 have been studying Digital Art and have produced some interesting images. They have also had a visit from Jean-Luc Benazet - a professional photographer, to learn more skills and tricks of the trade! Thank you, Jean-Luc.

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Things are definitely improving, which is great news for our children. The monitors notice that the children are getting really good at crossing in the safest place (between the blue cones), which makes it easier for everyone to stay safe.

Tennis Lessons

If you are interested in tennis coaching for your child, there is coaching in Bourn on Sundays with Lawn Tennis Association Coaches Gill and Emma. 

For further information about children’s tennis, contact Gill at pountain.holes@talk21.com

For private lessons for children or adult beginners/improvers, contact Emma at tsaritsa76@yahoo.com

Please click here for more information and application form. 

Bourn Primary Academy

21 April 2023

Remembering Lyla

Today we had a special assembly to remember Lyla Blue Glennan, who died two years ago. Children and staff wore the things that Lyla especially loved - the colour purple, fancy dress, unicorns, sequins and dinosaurs. The children in her class spent some time at the cherry blossom tree that is planted in her memory and let go of an eco friendly balloon. They then went on to our amazing Book Bus where Mrs Balls read the story Only One You. 

Book Bus - Phase 2

 After the success of the bus itself, we  are now fundraising towards the landscaping of the outside space so that in the summer the children can take their reading in to a beautiful garden area. We also need to get some blinds for the top deck windows for those who still wish to enjoy the bus (it gets very hot!) We would like for the bus to be carbon neutral and aim to get green energy via solar panels or a wind turbine (mini of course). We also want to diversify the range of books we have available for the children - we still have lots of shelf space that we would love to fill with some great stories that represent the children reading them! 

If you would like to donate, please click the link here.  

  Developing Resilience - Resilient Parenting 

 Resilience relies on how we think of our lives. Stress is defined as the feeling that something is more than we can handle. If we think of challenges as something we can overcome, then we can overcome them more easily. The perception makes a difference. 

Watch out for using the words 'always' and 'never' when facing challenges. Try to notice when you use these words and ask  yourself, 'is this true?' Stop your assumptions and predictions for a while and see what changes.

This information is taken from the following article which is very interesting and easy to read - How to Be a Resilient Parent.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Albie and Catherine

Willow: Genevieve and Sienna

Hazel:  Aida and Theo O

Cedar: Isaac and Forrest

Rosewood: Delilah and Booky

Cherry: William and Ella

Oak: Molly and Flora

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 160   Total:  5,239

Pankhurst: 126    Total: 5,619

Seacole:  175     Total:  4,857

Shackleton:  96   Total: 6,288

Spotlight on SEND

Cambridge Child and Family Centres aim to make sure families have the services, support and information they need. For more information on events in your area, click here. 

Online Safety

 Every week, Miss Hensleigh sends out an Online Safety Newsletter full of helpful information about how to keep children safe online. 

Children may appear safe when they are in the comfort of their own bedroom, but when 97% of children have access to the internet and 67% of 8-11 year olds playing games online, they can quickly and easily come across content that you would not want them to see. Today's email gives advice for parents from National Online Safety about ways of keeping your child safe. 

Further information is available on www.nationalonlinesafety.com    

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Eid Mubarak!

Wishing all our families that celebrate  a very happy and blessed Eid. Eid Mubarak!

Find out more about Eid by clicking here. You can also watch a short video here which is suitable for younger children. 

Bourn Primary Academy

31 March 2023

Goodbye Mrs Armitage

We said a fond farewell today to Mrs Armitage. She has been at the school for 16 years and has built up the orchestra and music teaching in the school to the wonderful position we are now in. She has been dedicated to the school and was instrumental in raising the £12,000 needed to buy our grand piano, which is played every day in school. Mrs Armitage has inspired hundreds of children to play and listen to music and her passion for music has really rubbed off on all of us! As one of the children wrote in her card. 'Roses are red, violets are blue, when I think of music, I think of you!' We will all miss you very much, Mrs Armitage! 

Book Bus - 50/50 Walk

Tomorrow, Lyla's family and friends are taking part in a sponsored 21 mile walk to raise funds for the Book Bus. We are aiming to develop some of the ground near the bus into a reading Garden! 

If you would like to make a donation, here is the link.

www.justgiving.com/campaign/bournreadingbus

  Developing Resilience - Being a Resilient Parent

 "Assuming that parenting worry is ever going away only makes us feel worse. We cannot and should not aim to control everything. Rather, we can shift our perspective to accept that stressful things happen over and over again. When we try to fix everything we face and reach for a perfect picture of happiness, we undermine our best intentions. The perception that parenting or any other part of life can be anything other than imperfect and changing pushes us far from our most skillful and resilient selves."

Read the full, and very interesting article here. 

Grandparents' Tea Party

 Yesterday, our grandparents were entertained by individual musicians and the Bourn School orchestra! Whilst they ate scones and jam and drank cups of tea, they were able to listen to children playing drums, piano, flute, clarinet. guitar, and cello. There was also an opportunity to sing along! Thank you to all the children who played, and also to Mrs Armitage and Mrs Verwoerd who organised the concert and co-ordinated the whole event. Thanks too to the parent helpers who helped set up and serve tea. A lovely time was had by all! 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Ralphie and William

Willow: Gus and Olivia C

Hazel:  Josh and Karisha

Cedar: Millie and Isla

Rosewood: Lucy and Belle

Cherry: Michael and Roshabh

Oak: Caitlin and Jacob

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 324   Total:  4904

Pankhurst: 309    Total: 5295

Seacole:  288     Total:  4503

Shackleton:  345   Total: 5962

Yoga Day

 The children from Year 2 upwards were very lucky to be able to take part in a Yoga session this week. It was run by Louise Jardine and the children really loved their session. This is year 5 trying different positions!  

BSA Easter Egg Hunt 

The children loved the Easter Egg Hunt put on by the BSA this week! Thank you to the BSA for organising! 

Cake Sale - Choose Love

Belle and Lucy's cake sale last week raised an amazing £332.29! Well done to Belle and Lucy and also to everyone who baked, bought and ate the cakes! 

Spotlight on SEND

With our recent focus on Autism, we'd like to draw your attention to the National Autistic Society in Cambridge. NAS Cambridge provides support to autistic people of all ages and their families and carers in the Cambridgeshire area, and campaigns for better local services. Find out more here. 

Year 3 Music Lessons

Year 3 have been learning how to play hand bells in their music lessons. You can see the concentration on their faces as they read the music! 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email 

absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Happy Easter! 

A Happy Easter to all our families and I hope you enjoy the break. It has been a full-on term, especially the last few weeks, so I hope we are all able to relax and recharge our batteries. Let's hope the sun is shining when we return to school on Tuesday 18 April! 

Bourn Primary Academy

24 March 2023

Year 3&4 Performance

 This week, Cedar and Rosewood Classes performed their Easter Extravaganza of Songs from the Musicals! A packed house was entertained by singing, dancing and acting and the energy and enthusiasm of the children for their performance was fantastic. Many children sang solo parts, which they found nerve wracking before hand, but they did it! Unfortunately there were a number of children who were off sick for the Wednesday performance but they were still an important part of the team effort of this performance. Well done to all involved in this production.  

  Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Keep Things in Perspective

Even when your child is facing very painful events, help them look at the situation in a broader context and keep a long-term perspective. Although your child may be too young to consider a long-term look on their own, help them see that there is a future beyond the current situation and that the future can be good. An optimistic and positive outlook can enable children to see the good things in life and keep going even in the hardest times. Use history to show that life moves forward after bad events, and the worst things are specific and temporary.

Friday Celebration Assembly

I am always happy to give out certificates and awards on a Friday. If your child has achieved a belt in Karate, passed a music exam, swum 10 metres or won a rosette in show jumping, please do send in the certificates to me and I will award them in assembly. 

A reminder that all parents are welcome to join us at 9am every Friday!

Spotlight on SEND

Next week is Autism Acceptance Week. We will be doing some work on this in school and celebrating neurodiversity. For more information and for local support groups and networks, please click here to find our more.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Alexander and Ralph

Willow: Jake and Sylvie

Hazel:  Emily and Imogen H

Cedar: Jerusha and Cedar Class

Rosewood: Ryan and Rosewood Class

Cherry: Fifi and Freya

Oak: Isabel, Flora, Eliza and Karl

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 324   Total:  4904

Pankhurst: 309    Total: 5295

Seacole:  288     Total:  4503

Shackleton:  345   Total: 5962

Oak Class Assembly

 Children in oak Class performed their own musical compositions in Assembly today. They composed the music, wrote lyrics and sang their songs which were all based on encouraging children to read. There were ukeleles, guitars and electronic beats and all the songs were accompanied by slides which had the lyrics on too.  What a great job they all did! Well done, Oak Class, very impressive song writing skills you have! 

Cedar Class Trip 

 On Tuesday, Cedar Class went on an expedition to experience Stone Age and Iron Age life. This reinforced their history topics they have covered so far this year and helped them see what they had learned in action. A great time was had by all! 

BSA Easter Egg Hunt 

The BSA are organising an Easter Egg Hunt in school on Wednesday 29th March. Click here for more details! 

Cake Sale - Today!

Today is the day of Belle and Lucy's Cake Sale! They have been planning this for many weeks and want to raise money which they will donate to Choose Love, a charity which supports refugees.  Well done to Belle and Lucy for being Courageous Advocates. A Courageous Advocate is someone who champions a cause which is special and meaningful to them. 

Parent Consultations

Parent consultations are being held next week, on Tuesday from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm . 

Parents will be able to look through their children's work, so there is no Open Classroom next week. 

   Easter Eggs for the Food Bank

We are collecting Easter Eggs for the local Food Bank. We have a collection point at school for donations of food, but at this time of year, families who are really struggling will not be able to buy their children Easter Eggs. If you can, it would be great to share the Easter love with local families. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check your details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Easter Service in Church

Next Friday we will have our Easter service in church, starting at 9.15am. It will also be a special service as it will be our chance to say goodbye to Suzanne Armitage, who has led the orchestra in school for many years. Please do join us! 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

This week Ella, Yuyan and Millie have been monitoring traffic and pedestrians.  They said, 'People are crossing in between the blue cones now which is good, but some people are still parking in the bus bay.'

It is ok to pull into the bus bay (as long as the bus is not there) to let your child out of the car and move off again straightaway, but please don't park there at any time. Thank you. 

Ramadan Kareem

Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, which marks important holidays and events for Muslims (people who practice Islam). During Ramadan people fast, or refrain from eating and drinking, while it’s light outside. You can learn more about Ramadan here. 

Ramadan Kareen to all our Muslim families. 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/23286976 

Bourn Primary Academy

17 March 2023

   Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Effort is Hard Work

 Research shows that children who persist and excel recognize that success comes from hard work and practice, not luck or money or genetics. If children believe that performance is due to effort, they will be less likely to give up and will work harder when the going gets tough.

Teach your child the 10,000-Hour Rule: “Did you know that studies found that the best artists, musicians, swimmers and skaters practiced at least 10,000 hours, or ten years, to reach their success? Success is all a matter of how hard you work.” 

Mid Year Reports

The Mid Year reports will be coming home today. There is a section on  Learning Behaviour and Mindset. My Headteacher's comment is related to how hard each child works in school. It is almost entirely the case that when a child is achieving well they also work very hard. 

Some children have excellent Effort scores, but still find work difficult and may be below Age Related Expectations. If this is the case for your child, please praise their effort above everything else. Some children need to practise more than others to achieve the same result, (and this often feels very unfair), but we must all give the same message. It is ONLY through hard work that they will improve and if they work hard, they WILL improve. It might take a lot longer, and they might feel like giving up, but please keep reminding them that they will get there in the end. 

      Easter Eggs for the Food Bank

We are collecting Easter Eggs for the local Food Bank. We have a collection point at school for donations of food, but at this time of year, families who are really struggling will not be able to buy their children Easter Eggs. If you can, it would be great to share the Easter love with local families. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Zoey and Nolan

Willow: Sarah and Theo

Hazel:  Rory and Jessie

Cedar: Jerusha and Sam 

Rosewood: Tristan and Theo

Cherry: Jack and Poppy

Oak: Eliza and Ellie

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 213   Total:  4580

Pankhurst: 188    Total: 4986

Seacole: 222       Total:  4215

Shackleton: 218    Total: 5617

Red Nose Day

 Today is Red Nose Day and children came to school wearing red clothes and red noses! Donations for wearing own clothes will be sent to Comic Relief. 

Snacks - reminder

Please can you ensure that any snack your child brings in to school is a healthy snack. This could be a piece of fruit, cheese, breadsticks, cereal bars etc. 

Snacks such as crisps, chocolate bars and sweets should not be brought in. If children do have these, they will be asked to put them in their bags to take home. 

In  Key Stage 1 children are provided with a free piece of fruit for morning play.  

BSA Easter Egg Hunt 

The BSA are organising an Easter Egg Hunt in school on Wednesday 29th March. Click here for more details! 

Cake Sale - Next Friday! 

NEXT FRIDAY! Belle and Lucy in Rosewood Class have been reading about refugees and have decided they would like to do something to support a charity for Refugees. They are organising a cake sale on 24 March and are asking as many people as possible to bring in cakes to be sold after school.  All money raised will go to Choose Love. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

The Year 5s have been monitoring traffic and pedestrians this week. They would like to remind everyone that children are asked to cross the road between the blue cones which are opposite the school gate. 

Bourn Primary Academy

10 March 2023

Snacks

Please can you ensure that any snack your child brings in to school is a healthy snack. This could be a piece of fruit, cheese, breadsticks, cereal bars etc. 

Snacks such as crisps, chocolate bars and sweets should not be brought in. If children do have these, they will be asked to put them in their bags to take home. 

In  Key Stage 1 children are provided with a free piece of fruit for morning play.  

BSA Mother's Day Gift Shop

 The BSA ran the Mother's Day Gift Shop in school today. Children were able to choose a gift for their mothers, grandmothers or other important person in their life. Thank you as ever to the BSA and the helpers who made this event a happy and successful one!

   Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Using Courage

 When your child is nervous about doing something, but you know it is within their capability, use the phrase, "Face your fears and do it anyway". This is a phrase we use in school with children when they are nervous about something - perhaps speaking or playing in assembly, acting or singing in a play or even putting their hand up in class. Once they have done it, praise them for their courage and ask them how they feel now. They will always be pleased with themselves! 

       Seacole House Cake Sale   10 March 

Today is Seacole Day, and children came to school wearing yellow or wearing medical outfits in recognition of Mary Seacole's work as a nurse in the Crimean War.  The money raised today is being donated to the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity the charity chosen by the House Captains. 

Grace and William, Seacole House Captains did a very informative presentation to the whole school about Mary Seacole. They also organised a cake sale after school with cakes handmade by themselves. Well done William and Grace!   

Cake Sale for 'Choose Love' Charity - 24 March 

Belle and Lucy in Rosewood Class have been reading about refugees and have decided they would like to do something to support a charity for Refugees. They are organising a cake sale on 24 March and are asking as many people as possible to bring in cakes to be sold after school.  All money raised will go to Choose Love. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

The Year 5s have been monitoring traffic and pedestrians this week. They would like to remind everyone that children are asked to cross the road between the blue cones which are opposite the school gate. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Ruth and Elsy

Willow: Kylah and Lilly

Hazel:  Juliette and Rafferty

Cedar: Tanmaya and Wilf

Rosewood: Robbie and Miriam

Cherry: Ivy and Yusuf 

Oak: Seb and Alfie

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 178    Total:  4367

Pankhurst: 146   Total:  4708

Seacole:  186       Total:  3993

Shackleton:  210  Total:  5369

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

This week, the children were really lucky to have had a sneak preview of the Bourn Players production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! We listened to Truly Scrumptious (Maddie and William's mum), Caractacus Potts (Molly and Josh's dad) and Jemima (Molly in Year 6) sing 3 of the most famous songs from the film.  The children absolutely loved it. The performances are on 23rd, 24th and 25th March in the Performance Hall at Comberton Village College. 

Year 5 Bikeability

This week was very cold, windy and there was even snow - and this was the week when Year 5 children did their Bikeability training. After their session on Wednesday, many of the children got so cold and fed up and were on the verge of quitting the course. However, our Year 5s are tougher than that! After warming up and a pep talk or two on being resilient and wearing more layers they turned up again the next day and completed the course! We are so proud of all of them for not giving in and completing their course. The instructors were expecting some to drop out, but we told them that Bourn children don't give up when the going gets tough! 

Red Nose Day

 On Friday 17th March, it is Red Nose Day. As a school we will be raising money for comic relief.  On the 17th, children can come to school dressed in something red. It can be something very small like a red bracelet or a red homemade mask or it can be a whole red outfit! During the school day the children will also be taking part in a quiz within their classrooms.

To donate, your child can bring £1 into school on Friday 17th or you can scan the QR codes on the comic relief posters, which have been put up on some of the doors and windows of the school, including the office door.

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Gardening Club

The lunchtime Gardening Club planted different types of seeds this week, including peas, lettuce, chives and chard. 

The club is being led by Julie from the Bourn Allotment Association, with support from different members of the Association and Bourn Gardening Club. We are very grateful for their time and expertise!  

Bourn Primary Academy

3 March 2023

World Book Day

Bourn celebrated World Book Day yesterday with dressing up as characters from books and lots of book related activities. The whole school listened to 'And Tango Makes Three' the story of two penguins in Central Park Zoo who adopted a baby penguin. 

All the children had time on our Book Bus, listening to stories told by Snow White (also known as Simone Glennen!). The Year 6s also spent time reading to younger children.  

   Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  The Power of Practice

 Good News! You can get good at anything if you practice. 

Imagine your child practices their tables for 10 minutes every week...what would the difference be if they practiced for 10 minutes a day? 

The 10 minutes a day child would definitely achieve quicker. 

 Spotlight on SEND

 Every parent or carer wants their child to be happy, healthy, and have the best future possible.

       Seacole House Cake Sale             10 March 

Grace and William are Seacole House Captain and would like to share the following message with you about Seacole Day which is on 10 March. 

"On Friday 10 March it is Seacole Day. Please could children come in wearing yellow or something to do with nursing and bring in £1 to donate to Money brought in (a total of £81.32 so far) will be donated to the charity that the House Captains have nominated, the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity. 

We will be making and selling  'Handmade by Grace and William' baked goods after school on Friday. Prices won't exceed £1. Don't worry if your child has allergies, we will have allergy free options! You don't need to bring in any cakes yourselves, just your money!"

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Naomi and Romeo

Willow: Alexander and Georgie

Hazel:  Woody and Valentina

Cedar: Rocco and Lauren

Rosewood: Jonathan and Theo

Cherry:  Freddie and Ella

Oak: Rhys and Eshaal

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 159    Total:  4189

Pankhurst: 179   Total:  4562

Seacole:  217       Total:  3807

Shackleton:  141  Total:  5159

BSA  Mother's Day Gift Shop

The BSA are holding their popular Gift Shop where children can buy gifts for their mothers or grandmothers. This will be held on 10 March. Please can all orders be  placed by 7 March via www.pta-events.co.uk/bourn. 

Parent Workshop - Helping Your Child Develop Resilience and a Growth Mindset

 Last night we held a well attended workshop on how to help your child develop resilience. If you were unable to attend and would be interested in what was covered, the slides are on the website under the Growth Mindset tab. 

Our next workshop will be How to Support Your Child's Big Emotions, and will look specifically at anger, upset and frustration. 

Cake Sale for 'Choose Love' Charity - 24 March 

Belle and Lucy in Rosewood Class have been reading about refugees and have decided they would like to do something to support a charity for Refugees. They are organising a cake sale on 24 March and are asking as many people as possible to bring in cakes to be sold after school.  All money raised will go to Choose Love. 

Science Week 12- 19 March 

If any parents have a science background or job, and would be willing to come into school for an hour or two to talk to children during science week, please could you contact Sarah Nutland, the school's Science Lead on snutland@bourn.cambs.sch.uk 

Hazel Class Parent Meeting - 9 March

Miss Hensleigh will be holding a parent workshop for Hazel Class parents. The topic is the End of Key Stage 1 Assessments and how parents can help at home. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Annabel, Alex and Ivy have been monitoring traffic and pedestrians this week. They would like to remind everyone that children are asked to cross the road between the blue cones which are opposite the school gate. 

Bourn Primary Academy

24 February 2023

Parent Workshop - Helping Your Child Develop Resilience and a Growth Mindset

 We will be holding an interactive workshop for parents on Thursday 2 March from 7 - 9pm. The aim of the workshop is to explore how we can support our children developing appropriate emotional responses to the challenges of life. This will be a chance to talk to and meet other parents and there will be refreshments. How can you resist?!

  Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Support for children's mental health

Everyone experiences upsetting and difficult situations – and it is normal to feel sad or stressed sometimes. When difficult things happen, lots of young people will be able to find the support they need and feel better with time. The Young Minds website is full of helpful information and advice. Please do take a look.  

 Spotlight on SEND

Developing early writing skills is a key part of a child's development. This document gives lots of useful and fun ways to encourage both gross and fine motor skills to support children's writing. 

BSA Meeting 27 February

The BSA is meeting at 8pm on Monday 27 February in the Village Hall in Bourn (opposite the shop on Short Street). The BSA is a vital part of the school community - not only do they raise funds for the school, but they put on events for the children and adults (such as the disco and quiz). Being involved in the BSA is fun and you get to know more parents too! Please do go along to the meeting to find out more!   

Hazel Class Parent Meeting - 9 March

Miss Hensleigh will be holding a parent workshop for Hazel Class parents. The topic is the End of Key Stage 1 Assessments and how parents can help at home. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

A reminder that children are asked to cross the road before and after school between the blue cones which are opposite the school gate. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Lio and Emily

Willow: Genevieve and Rudy

Hazel:  Ayden and Sofia

Cedar: Evelyn and Henry

Rosewood: Lucy and Lewis

Cherry:  Yuyan and Skye

Oak: Angelina and Logan

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 340    Total:  3876

Pankhurst: 154   Total:  4030

Seacole:  165       Total:  3590

Shackleton:  146  Total:  5018

World Book Day

World Book Day is on Thursday 2 March and we will be celebrating books that include diverse characters and storylines. For the day, children can either: dress as a book character, wear cosy clothes or make a mask of a character. We definitely don't need you to buy new outfits! 

  World Thinking Day 

 To Celebrate this, children who are part of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts came to school on Wednesday in their uniform!

BSA  Mother's Day Gift Shop

The BSA are holding their popular Gift Shop where children can buy gifts for their mothers or grandmothers. This will be held on 10 March. Please can all orders be  placed by 7 March via www.pta-events.co.uk/bourn. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

Bourn Primary Academy

10 February 2023

  Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  'Safe' Mistakes

 Make a point of letting your child make 'safe' mistakes. It is sometimes hard not to step in but it is important not to protect children from every trip, fall or mistake. Once a mistake has been made, you can help your child develop resilience by helping them recover and learn from it. For instance, if your child breaks something that belongs to them, help them through their feelings of sadness/anger and think about what they have learnt - rather than replacing it or mending it for them or saying it doesn't matter.   

 Spotlight on Support Services - Emotional Support for Young Children 

 There is a lot of helpful information here on how to support young (and not so young) children with regulating their emotions. Research shows that children who understand their emotions are able to form stronger friendships, calm themselves quickly when they are upset, perform better in school, have fewer negative thoughts and can regulate emotions. 

Parent Workshop - Helping Your Child Develop Resilience and a Growth Mindset

 We will be holding an interactive workshop for parents on Thursday 2 March from 7 - 9pm. The aim of the workshop is to explore how we can support our children developing appropriate emotional responses to the challenges of life. This will be a chance to talk to and meet other parents and there will be refreshments. How can you resist?!

BSA School Disco

 The BSA Discos last night were a huge success with lots of excitement, singing, dancing, glow sticks and fun all round. The children talked about nothing else all day on Thursday! 

Thank you to everyone in the BSA who organised the event and parents who helped on the night too. The children absolutely love discos! 

Junior Bake Off Opportunity! 

Junior Bake Off is looking for budding bakers between 9-12 years old! I know there are lots of great young bakers in school (some of them have even baked cakes for the staffroom!!) If you are interested, click on the link above or apply online at www.applyforjuniorbakeoff.co.uk

Safer Internet Day 

Here is an additional activity you could do with your family - No Tech or Better with Tech? Decide which activities are better without tech and which are better with tech. Do you agree with each other? 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Heath and Huxley

Willow: Bella and Henry

Hazel:  Corey and Aida

Cedar: Aarohi and Mela

Rosewood: Maddy and Albert

Cherry: Lily-Mai and Sean 

Oak: Grace and Cecilia

Headteacher's Award: A special award goes to Myra, who decided to ask for money for her birthday and donated £230 to the BSA to help the school. What a lovely thing to do, Myra - we all appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity.

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 340    Total:  3876

Pankhurst: 367   Total:  4228

Seacole:  342       Total:  3425

Shackleton:  355  Total:  4872

Children's Mental Health Week

The whole school have been undertaking Taskmaster Challenges this week as part of Children's Mental Health Week. . You can find out more about the challenges by clicking here.

One challenge was to create a rainbow. 

Rosewood Class Assembly  Children's Mental Health Week

 Rosewood Class assembly was on the theme Children's Mental Health Week. They sang 'The Power in Me' loudly and enthusiastically and delivered the important message that we must look after our mental health as much as your physical health. Well done Rosewood Class and Miss Ivory for a great assembly! 

Mental Health Page on Our Website

We now have a new Mental Health and Wellbeing page on our website, which has useful links for families and children. 

 Wimpole Junior Parkrun 

Did you know that there is a Family Friendly 2k Parkrun every Sunday at Wimpole Hall for children from age 4. Meet at the Wimpole Stable block at 9am every Sunday! 

Find out more by clicking the link above. A great way to get active and boost wellbeing. PS You don't even need to run!

 World Thinking Day 

 To Celebrate this, all children who are part of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts are welcome to come to school in their uniform on 22 February 2023. 

 Diary Dates

Please also refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

A reminder that children are asked to cross the road before and after school between the blue cones which are opposite the school gate. Our Road Safety Monitors this week, Vishnu, Jack and Ben, have noticed that more people are using this space, which also makes it easier for cars to know where children will be crossing. 

Lost Property

Today is the last opportunity to collect lost property. Anything still left at the end of today will be donated either to the BSA for uniform items or charity shops for anything else. These are all items without names.  

Please name everything - click here for suppliers of name labels.

Bourn Primary Academy

3 February 2023

Life Education Centre 

The 'Life Bus' is currently with us and most children have now had their sessions, although some will be going on the bus on Monday. The children have been very enthusiastic  and have enjoyed meeting Harold the Giraffe! Different year groups have focussed on different topics:

'We learned that we are all different and there's not a single person in the world that's the same.'

'We learned how alcohol, cigarettes and vapes affects people's bodies'

'We thought about right and wrong decicions in the future about alcohol and smoking. We learned how to say no.' 

'We learned about how to keep our bodies and brains healthy and how to get better when you are poorly,'

'We learned that medicine can be dangerous if you take too much or take it when you don't need it.'  

Update from School Council

The school council came up with the idea of re-opening the school tuck shop. The school council would also like to provide each class with the opportunity of having a low maintenance class pet (e.g. snail, butterflies, stick insects) as year 3 have fish, and the running of the tuck shop would help raise some funds towards the purchase of these and the accessories that go with them.

The school councillors designed a survey to find out other pupils’ opinions about the reopening of the tuck shop and to find out if positive, what items children in the school would like to purchase from a tuck shop.

The School Council ran a Tuck Shop this week which was very popular. There will be a Tuck Shop Week during the last week of each half term. 

Thank you to the School Councillors and Miss Nutland for all the work on setting this up. 

 Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Not Yet is Fine! 

 Not yet is fine! The Power of Yet is a key growth mindset message so it is important to break it down in order to acknowledge what it really means. Practise, practise and more practise… and then sometimes even more practise. Even after lots of effort and working hard, your child may still find something tricky and them not being able to do it yet… is fine. Sometimes some people need more time to learn spellings or times tables and as long as they just keep practising, they will get there. If your child ever gets upset about it taking them a long time to understand or remember something, reassure them that one day their effort will pay off in the end.

 Spotlight on Support Services - SENDIASS

Do you need any information, advice, or support (IAS) to help with your child’s special educational needs or disability (SEND)? Cambridgeshire & Peterborough SENDIASS provide free, confidential, and impartial information, advice and support to parents and carers of children, 0–25 years old, with SEND. We can also advise young people and children with SEND. The service provides IAS about education, health, and social care provision. Typical areas of support include Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), SEND support in EY/schools/colleges, Exclusions, and Transitions. 

Parent Workshop - Helping Your Child Develop Resilience and a Growth Mindset

 We will be holding an interactive workshop for parents on Thursday 2 March from 7 - 9pm. The aim of the workshop is to explore how we can support our children developing appropriate emotional responses to the challenges of life. This will be a chance to talk to and meet other parents and there will be refreshments. How can you resist?!

BSA School Disco

Remember the School Disco is next Thursday! KS1 is 4.30 - 5.30pm and KS2 is 5.45 to 6.45pm. 

 The tickets are £5.50 per child and will include a snack, drink and glow stick. The DJ will have UV lights and we will have UV face paint (just a couple of stripes on the face) available for all children who would like it.

Please book and pay at Bourn School Association.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Harper and Leo

Willow: Eva-Astrid and Caelan

Hazel:  Theo and Kayla

Cedar: Ranaldo and Elynn

Rosewood: Tristan and Jonathan

Cherry: Tom and Hector

Oak: William and Karl

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 181    Total:  3536

Pankhurst: 183   Total:  3861

Seacole:  192       Total:  3803

Shackleton:  217  Total:  4517 

Pankhurst Day

Today was the day when we celebrate Pankhurst Day and children marked the occasion by dressing in green and purple - the colours of the Suffragettes. The House Captains, Ella and Molly did a presentation in Collective Worship where they shared important information about Emmeline Pankhurst.  

Money brought in (a total of £81.32 so far) will be donated to the charity that the House Captains have nominated, the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity. 

 Lost Property

There are still a lot of items in Lost Property - all without names. We are trying our hardest to reunite them with their owners, but  any items of clothing still left at the end of next week will either be donated to the BSA (uniform with logo) or taken to charity shops.   

Please name everything - click here for suppliers of name labels.

Friendship Games 

On Thursday 12 children from Year 5&6 took part in the South Cambs School Sports partnership Friendship Games.   The aim of this event is to develop social connections, to increase confidence & motivation and engage new audiences in physical activity and sport. Our children really enjoyed the opportunity and were able to try new sports and meet new people from other schools. Thank you to Mr French and Mrs Collins who accompanied the children and to the parents who provided transport. 

Safer Internet Day 

On Tuesday 7^th February it is Safer Internet Day. This year's theme is: Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online. The children will be engaging in conversations about how to stay safe online, throughout the day. Miss Hensleigh's weekly online safety newsletter, next week, will contain more information and top tips relating to this topic too. 

Open Classrooms - Wednesday

Parents and carers are welcome into school at 2.30pm next Wednesday to see what your children have been learning. 

Rosewood Class Assembly

A reminder that Rosewood's Class Assembly is next Friday. 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 School Lunches Taster Day 

Aspens, our catering provider, are holding an open afternoon so that parents can come in to taste a range of foods from their menu. This is also an opportunity to talk to the catering staff and ask any questions you may have. Please come along at 2.30pm on 23 February. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

This week, we have had our new blue cones outside school, which mark the safer crossing place. Most people are now crossing in the safest place, but the road safety monitors, William, Yuyan and Tom, noticed some people still crossing where the bus bay is. please can everyone cross between the blue cones. It also makes it easier for drivers to see where people are crossing. Thank you.

Mental Health Week 

Next week is Mental Health Week and Taskmaster Education has teamed up with Place2Be to create an extremely exciting week of activities for children across the country. We are one of the many schools joining in with these activities. There will be lots going on in, including every class taking part in a week-long treasure hunt! The Taskmaster Treasure Hunt involves the children being given a clue each day and at the end of the week there will be a chance for them to submit their final answers and potentially be in with a chance of being added to the Taskmaster Hall of Fame. As well, in true Taskmaster style, the children will also be given a task to do each day, which will link with the theme of mental health week. We are all very excited for the week ahead and we look forward to sharing lots of pictures of all the activities, with you, next week!  

Bourn Primary Academy

27 January 2023

Life Education Centre - Parent Sessions

The 'Life Bus' will be visiting Bourn on Thursday and Friday next week and the following Monday. Each class will have a slot over those days. 

There are also opportunities for parents to go on board and find out more about what their children will be learning. These sessions are: 

Thursday 2nd February from 8.55 to 9.15 and Monday 6th February from 8.55 to 9.15.

As there is limited space on the bus, booking is required. Please go onto My Child at School (MCAS) and book under 'Clubs'.  

World Thinking Day 22 February

World Thinking Day, formerly Thinking Day, is celebrated annually on 22 February by all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. It is also celebrated by Scout and Guide organizations around the world. To support this, we would like to invite all children at the school who are members of Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs or Scouts to wear their uniforms on that day. 

 Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week:  Stepping outside the comfort zone.

 We love seeing children’s love of reading blossoming as they progress through the school and as children become more confident readers they tend to begin to find their favourite type of books. This is great and we love helping children find books that they will enjoy but it is also important that they continue to challenge themselves with reading so every now and again we might ask those who love story books to try out a non-fiction book. When visiting a local library or whilst book-shopping, encourage your child to look at new or different books, as well as the ones they know they already like.

 Spotlight on Support Services - Cost of Living Support 

You are not alone; the cost of living crisis is affecting many of us. 

You may want help accessing grants and debt advice, support getting all the money you're entitled to, or simply want to know more about the government's recent support measures. Whatever your money worries may be, we've put together some helpful information in the links below to help you. 

• Support with the cost of living - Cambridgeshire County Council
• This page on the Local Offer has a section on ‘Money Matters’ aimed at parent carers: Support, advice and information for parent carers and carers - Cambridgeshire County Council 
• This page has information that may be relevant to everyone: Money and benefits - Cambridgeshire County Council 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Shriya and Romeo

Willow: Emily and Elliot

Hazel:  Theo F and Marcus

Cedar: Isaac and Sophie

Rosewood: Ryan and Jadon

Cherry: Hanna and Max

Oak: Daisy and Monica

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 225    Total:  3355

Pankhurst: 189   Total:  3678

Seacole:  186       Total:  3611

Shackleton:  299  Total:  4300 

Pankhurst Day

Friday 3 February will be Pankhurst Day - the day when we celebrate the achievements of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of our 'House Heroes'. The House Captains, Ella and Molly are organising a quiz for children in school They are also asking children to wear purple and/or green on that day, in recognition of the suffragette colours and their long fight to enable women to have the same democratic rights as men. Please can children bring in £1 on that day, which will go towards the charity that the House Captains have nominated, the Shepreth Wildlife Conservation Charity. 

 Lost Property

We have had to get a bigger container for lost property as there is now so much of it. It is in the entrance hall so please do come and have a look if your child has lost an item. All these items are unnamed - a named item doesn't stay lost for long. 

From now onwards, any items of clothing still left at the end of each half term will either be donated to the BSA (uniform with logo) and other items will be taken to charity shops.   

Please name everything - click here for suppliers of name labels.

Top tip - attach gloves to elastic and thread through coat sleeves so you child can't lose their gloves! 

 Children's Activities outside School 

Keep sending in your photos of what your children do outside school. We will be putting the display up next week, so if you'd like your child to be part of it,  please email photos to Debs on office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk

Young Voices! 

 Year 5 had an amazing time at the O2 Arena on Monday, singing with thousands of other children from schools across the country. They sang and danced the evening away from their seats which were so high that a few almost got vertigo. It was a long day, and a late night but the children and adults loved the whole experience. They sang some of the songs for the whole school in assembly today. (Apologies for the wrong date for the assembly being in the news letter - my fault entirely.) 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 School Lunches Taster Day 

Aspens, our catering provider, are holding an open afternoon so that parents can come in to taste a range of foods from their menu. This is also an opportunity to talk to the catering staff and ask any questions you may have. Please come along at 2.30pm on 23 February. 

 Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

This week, Florence, Yuyan and Hector have been monitoring traffic. All the Year 5s doing this important role have said that they are worried about people crossing by the sharp bend and where the bus parks. 

From next week there will be new blue cones on the pavement opposite the school gates. This shows the safest place to cross, so please can everyone cross in between the blue cones. Thankyou.  

Bourn Primary Academy

20 January 2023

Public Speaking Competition

Yesterday, 4 pupils from Bourn took part in a Public Speaking Competition held at Peterhouse College at Cambridge University. Adrian and Miriam spoke on the subject, 'If you could live in one season only, what would it be and why?' with Adrian favouring summer and Miriam preferring winter. 

Rishabh and Isabel spoke on the topic of, 'You can invite anyone in the world to lunch with you - who would it be and why?'. Rishabh would invite the author Rick Riordan and Isabel would invite Banksy, the mysterious graffiti artist. 

They had to speak on stage in a lecture theatre in front of an audience of parents, teachers and children of 10 other schools. It was a nerve wracking occasion, but all the children used their Bourn value of courage and were brilliant! Congratulations to Rishabh, who was Runner Up in the Year 5&6 Category!

 Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: 

 Being a growth mindset role model! When a meal doesn’t go to plan or a drawing you did doesn’t look quite right rather than say “I can’t cook Shepherds Pie” or “I'm rubbish at art”, focus on the effort and the fact that you are learning something too by saying “I’m finding it quite tricky to draw this cat, I think I need a bit more practice.”

Gong Xi Fa Cai (Mandarin)    Gong Hey Fat Choy (Cantonese)

 Happy New Year to our families that celebrate the Chinese New Year! Each Chinese year is associated with an animal sign according to the Chinese zodiac cycle, which features 12 animal signs in the order Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. 2023 is the year of the rabbit. What year were you born in? 

 Spotlight on Support Services - Pinpoint 

Pinpoint is a local Parent Carer Forum and hub for information, signposting and events for all things SEND. No formal diagnosis is required to access support from Pinpoint – a child may be on a waiting list, accessing services, had a referral turned down, or just be struggling. Pinpoint hold weekly virtual coffee mornings called 'Tii Hubs' during term times where parents/carers will always find a friendly face to chat to and can meet others in similar situations. They also hold professionally supported workshops and events including sessions around autism, ADHD, sleep, anxiety, mental health and more! Full listings of their upcoming FREE sessions can be found on the Pinpoint website.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Sonny and Paisley

Willow: Olivia R and Sienna

Hazel:  Felix and Aida

Cedar:  Jerusha and Dorothy

Rosewood: Joe and Rosewood Class

Cherry: Ava and Ben

Oak: Caitlin and Molly 

Headteacher's Award: Isabel, Rishabh, Miriam and Adrian

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 218    Total:  3130

Pankhurst: 218   Total:  3489

Seacole:  221       Total:  3425

Shackleton:  214  Total:  4008 

Parking 

Please could all parents who drive to the school avoid parking across the drives of the school's neighbours, and most definitely never park on someone else's drive. Thank you. 

 Kids Smartwatches

There are lots of fun watches for children that are also have the capability for electronic games, taking photos, taking videos, messaging and making calls. 

We do not allow children to have mobile phones, cameras or electronic games in school, as part of our approach to keeping all children safe, so it follows that devices that have this capability can also not be allowed in school. Please can you ensure that if your child has a watch with these functions, they do not wear it to school.  Many thanks for your understanding. 

Year 4 Needlework 

The whole of Rosewood Class was nominated for a certificate this week as they all worked so well on their needlework, persevering through the difficulties. Driya and Simone produced these beautiful samples. 

 Children's Activities outside School 

We will be putting up a display board of all the things that children do outside of school. Please do let us know what they get up to and send us a photo. The ones we have seen so far have been brilliant! Please email to Debs on office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk

Young Voices! 

Year 5 - don't forget to bring everything you need for the Young Voices trip on Monday! 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

 School Lunches Taster Day 

Aspens, our catering provider, are holding an open afternoon so that parents can come in to taste a range of foods from their menu. This is also an opportunity to talk to the catering staff and ask any questions you may have. Please come along at 2.30pm on 23 February. 

Year 5 Road Safety Monitors

Logan S, Sean and Michael have been doing a great job of monitoring traffic this week. They have noticed lots more people crossing in the safest place, which is on the bend opposite the end of the school drive. 

Bourn Primary Academy

13 January 2023

Life Education Centre

At the start of February, the school will have a 3 day visit from the Cambridgeshire Life Education Centre, who work with Coram Life Education, a national charity serving the needs of children in the UK. They deliver ‘life skills’ based, primary drug prevention programmes to young people aged between 3-11. Each year group follows a carefully developed, age-appropriate programme, which are delivered in a high-tech, interactive mobile classroom (below). 

If you would like to see what each class will cover, please visit their webpage here. There will be opportunities for parents and carers to visit the Life Bus too - more details nearer the time. 

Huge thanks to the BSA who are funding this, which would otherwise have cost £8 per child.  

 Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: Learning from Mistakes

At the end of every week, in addition to asking your child about what they have enjoyed at school today/this week, also ask them whether they made a mistake that they learnt from this week. They may initially find this quite a difficult question to answer but it is likely that there will be something, such as: “I missed out a full stop and noticed when I was editing” or “I forgot to work out the second part of the maths problem in Maths, the first time I tried it”. Make sure after they tell you the mistake that they focus on how they can learn from it. For example: “I missed out a full stop and noticed when I was editing, so then I went back and checked that I hadn’t missed anymore in the rest of my work”. Learning from mistakes is one of the most important elements of a growth mindset.

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Eddie and Phoebe

Willow: Harley and Harry

Hazel:  William B and Isaac

Cedar:  Tanmaya and Yasmin

Rosewood: Rosie and Krisha

Cherry: Logan S and Alex

Oak: Ella and Aarav

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 228    Total:  2912

Pankhurst: 184   Total:  3271

Seacole:  214       Total:  3204

Shackleton:  258  Total:  3794 

Thursday lunch!

Thursday is school Census day, and some elements of funding are worked out based on the number of children having a school meal on that day, so it would really help if as many children have school lunch on that day as possible - especially in EYFS and KS1. It's hot dogs and chocolate chip cookies. Please book your child's meal on the Aspens app. 

 Contact Details

It is really important that we have more than one phone number we can ring if your child is ill at school. Please can you check you details on the MCAS app and check the numbers are up to date and there are back up numbers if the priority number is unavailable. Thank you. 

Glockenspeil Lessons

 Year 4 have now started to play the glockenspiels and learned learnt how to play 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'. The children all played parts of the tune individually to listen to their playing and then some really challenged themselves to play the whole piece of music.

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

Bourn Primary Academy

6 January 2023

Welcome Back

It was lovely to see all the children again yesterday but I'm sure they (and we!) were all glad it was only a 2 day week as it's a bit of a shock to the system getting up early again! Community Assemblies will start again next Friday and we are pleased to let you know that Class Assemblies are starting again, with Cherry and Cedar this half term. We will be writing out about clubs next week. 

Please remember to order your child's school lunches again as the kitchen cook to order. As the Aspens kitchen staff are so good, they noticed how many dinners weren't ordered yesterday and put in an extra 30 baked potatoes to make sure there was enough food for everyone.   

Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: Helping your child with anxiety about transitions 

Coming back to school after the Christmas break can be difficult for some children. Children also offer suffer from anxiety about going to new places or being apart from their parents or family members. There are a number of ways that can help your child through these difficulties. Click here to see a larger version of the sheet below.  Different ideas will work for different children. I think that the pocket pebbles works really well.  

Bourn to Paper

In case you missed it at the end of term, here is another link to the new Bourn Children's Newspaper produced by children in Journalism Club in conjunction with Miss Hensleigh!

Click here to read the whole edition, with articles, information and puzzles to keep you informed and entertained! 

 Well done to all those involved!  

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

 A reminder that we have children in school with severe allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please avoid bringing in items that have these ingredients.

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

Bourn Primary Academy

21 December 2022

Bourn to Paper

We are very excited to announce the start of a new and very exciting venture - the school newspaper - 'Bourn to Paper'! 

This has been produced by children in Journalism Club in conjunction with Miss Hensleigh!

Click here to read the whole edition, with articles, information and puzzles to keep you informed and entertained! 

 Well done to all those involved! 

Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: Disappointment with Christmas Presents

One of the hardest challenges at Christmas is how to respond when your child is disappointed with a gift they did - or did not - get. 

Children often either want a gift someone else is getting, they don’t want to give a gift to someone because they’d prefer to keep it, or they’re disappointed because they received a gift they don’t like -it's a minefield I remember well! 

This article is really helpful in giving hints and advice on how to deal with these tricky situations. I especially like the suggestion of role playing ahead of time - 'what will you do if you get a gift you don't like?' 

Children often do the unexpected and we all know how easy it is for a child to be disappointed.  They haven’t quite developed a filter yet, and it’s hard to mask their disappointment.  By preparing them for gift giving events ahead of time, it’ll make these situations easier to handle! 

 Merry Christmas!

We wish all our families a very happy Christmas and New Year, with just the right amount of fun, food and peace! We look forward to seeing everyone again in the 2023!

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: The whole of Acorn Class and Emily

Willow: Alfred and Sarah

Hazel:  Josh and Sasha and Lucy from Rosewood for her help in the play

Cedar:  Juliana and Sam

Rosewood: Booky and Driya

Cherry: Ivy and Freddie

Oak: Seth and William 

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 139    Total:  2515

Pankhurst: 194   Total:  2961

Seacole:  164       Total:  2835

Shackleton:  194 Total:  3344

Christmas Dinner with Pigs in Blankets!

Yesterday, children and staff alike had the most amazing Christmas dinner cooked by the Aspens team; Jules, Linda, Emma and Alex. You may have noticed that the original menu didn't include pigs in blankets as food prices have gone up so much. However, one of our parents noticed this and offered to supply the school enough pigs in blankets for everyone! This was such a lovely and kind gesture and meant so much to the children who LOVE pigs in blankets! A huge thank you from everyone for your thoughtfulness. 

 BSA Christmas Gift Shop

Thank you once again to the BSA, who ran the popular Christmas Gift Shop so that children can buy surprise presents for members of their family. 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

 Sleeps Til Santa - Star Radio!

Today is the day - FOUR sleeps to Santa! Bourn Primary were on Star Radio this morning singing the famous song and talking about what they are hoping to get for Christmas. 

Sleeps to Santa Click here to listen!  

Food Bank

Thank you for your donations to our Food Bank drop off point this Christmas. These are taken to local foodbanks, so you are providing support to people in the local community in hardship. 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week were Ella and Lily-Mai, who have been impressed by how many people are now crossing at the safest place opposite the end of the school drive.   

Keith Hatton - Author

Children’s author, Keith Hatton visited yesterday on Tuesday 20th December to read his book ‘The Christmas Emergency’ to our children in a special assembly. The children loved hearing the story and Keith's plans for more books. 

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

Bourn Primary Academy

16 December 2022

Snow!! 

The week started with a heavy snowfall and continued with sub zero temperatures. As well as being cold, it was very beautiful and the children had a fantastic time playing in the snow and building snowmen!

Thank you Jason! 

You may have noticed that on Monday morning, the school drive and all the pathways were completely clear of snow. This was entirely due to the efforts of Jason Neville, our Site Officer who began at 5.30am and single handedly cleared it ready for the staff and children. We are very grateful to have such a dedicated Site Officer! 

Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: 

 Use strategies to show you and your child can handle tough times. Try, even in casual conversation, just to say, "You know, I'll always be there for you. Always trust that you can come to me." When they do come to you in those tough times, listen instead of reacting. When we react to what they are sharing, children often withdraw. This is because our reactions add to their existing stress and worry, especially if they think they have to worry about our emotions. During tough moments, calmly say, "You're going to get through this and I'll be by your side" This is part of preparing your child for the path rather than preparing the path for your child. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

As we were in Church today, we will hold our Celebration Assembly on Monday. 

Farewell Mrs McInerney

Today is Mrs McInerney's last day at school (although she will be popping in again on Monday!) We said a fond farewell and wish her all the best for her new adventures. Willow Class will miss her. 

From January, we are pleased to share the news that Mrs Katie Vajzovic will be the teacher in Willow Class on Thursday and Fridays. 

Acorn Nativity

Children in Acorn class performed their play 'Wriggly Nativity' and they were fantastic. They have only been in school just over 3 months, so to be able to perform in front of the school, and then to parents is a great achievement! Well done to Mrs Monks and Miss Simmons for all the hard work they put in to make this happen - and a huge well done to all the children!

Hazel and Willow Christmas Play

This year, the children in Willow and Hazel Classes performed their play 'Lights, Camel, Action' to rave reviews! One parent wrote,  "It was clear how much the children enjoyed it and we were so impressed with how well they performed."  The children were brilliant, and sang and danced their way through the play.  

The audience was also very impressive with lots of excellent audience participation! 

Again, well done to the team of staff who produced this play - always a particular challenge co-ordinating more than one class! Thank you to Miss Hensleigh, Mr Lennon, Mrs McInerney and Mrs Vajzovic

Sleeps Til Santa - Star Radio!

Star Radio visited the school today to record the children singing 'Sleeps to Santa'. The children sang brilliantly as always and they said that it was the quickest recording they have done as they sang so well! The song will go out live on Star Radio next Wednesday at 6.30am, 7.30am, and 8.30am - when there will only be FOUR sleeps til Santa! Listen on www.star.radio or on 100.7FM

Carol Service in Church

 We held our Christmas Carol service in Church this morning. Children from the different classes read the Christmas story and we sang our favourite carols. It was wonderful to see so many parents there too. Thank you to all the parents who walked to the church with the children.  

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

Open Classrooms

Parents are welcome to come in to their child's classroom on Wednesday 7th December at 2.30pm to have a look at your child's work. please go to the external door of the first classroom you go to (if you have more than 1 child) to sign in and take a visitors sticker.

Food Bank

Extra donations to our Food Bank drop off point would be very much appreciated this Christmas. These are taken to local foodbanks, so you are providing support to people in the local community in hardship. 

Lost Property 

There are, at the same time, lots of items of clothing missing, and lots of items in lost property! At the last count there were 27 items without a name, which we are unable to return to their rightful owner. Please, please, please could you ensure that every item of clothing is named and that you impress upon your children the importance of looking after their belongings. 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week were Ella and Lily-Mai, who braved the cold and snow. It was really important that children crossed in the right place as it was less icy.  

 Christmas Lunch

Christmas Dinner is on Tuesday next week. We don't do a Christmas Jumper Day as we don't want to add pressure to buy particular items, but children can dress in festive clothes or whatever they like for this day. 

Check your child's class newsletter to find out when they are having their Christmas Party next week! 

Christmas Capers

 Thank you to everyone who made Christmas Capers such a great success this year! It was a lovely event and children and adults alike enjoyed all the food, drink, stalls and activities on offer - including a visit by Santa!

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

Bourn Primary Academy

9 December 2022

Carol Service in Church

 You are invited to come along to our Christmas Carol service in the Church in Bourn next Friday at 9.15am. 

Please leave the seats in the central part of the Church and those on the left side (looking at the altar) for the children and staff. Many thanks. 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week were Layla and Poppy, who have been impressed with how many children and parents are now crossing the road in the safest place. Thank you. 

Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: Bouncing Back

 Try looking up 'Famous Fails' with your children to encourage them to realise that great things take lots of effort to success, for instance, Dyson Vacuums. 

Currently, Dyson is one of the top-selling vacuums of all time. However, founder James Dyson’s road to the top was lined with failure. He tested 5,271 prototypes before finally found a vacuum that worked - but even then, he couldn’t find an American or European company to license and manufacture his product. As a result, in 1993, he created his own manufacturing operation. Just two years later, Dyson vacuums were a worldwide sensation, demonstrating that it pays to never give up.

Year 5 Photography Lessons

 Year 5 have been developing their photography skills in art this term. They have learned how to compose photographs, taken close up macro photos and have learned about forced perspective - with great results! 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: William and Zoey

Willow:  Luna and Emily

Hazel:  Zahra and Poppy

Cedar:  Forrest and Shrirang

Rosewood: Iris and Nualla

Cherry: Vishnu and Millie

Oak: Jacob and Declan

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 135    Total:  2367

Pankhurst: 159   Total:  2767

Seacole:  184       Total:  2071

Shackleton: 170  Total:  3147

Christmas Capers

Remember to come along to the amazing Bourn Christmas Capers tomorrow at 2pm. This is the first one we have held since 2019 so let's make it the best one yet! 

One of the star attractions (apart from Santa, of course!) is the Raffle where you can win one of 7 hampers - one from each class. What great prizes! 

Thank you to all the members of the BSA and everyone else who has contributed cakes, prizes, mystery bags etc. It promises to be a great day - we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

 Christmas Lunch

If your child would like Christmas lunch, you need to order this on the Aspens website asap. 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

Open Classrooms

Parents are welcome to come in to their child's classroom on Wednesday 7th December at 2.30pm to have a look at your child's work. please go to the external door of the first classroom you go to (if you have more than 1 child) to sign in and take a visitors sticker.

Food Bank

Thank you for your continued donations to the school's Food Bank drop off point. These are taken to local foodbanks, so you are providing support to people in the local community in hardship. 

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

Bourn Primary Academy

2 December 2022

Congratulations! 

 Over the last year, as well as teaching full time, Miss Hensleigh was also studying for a Masters Degree in transforming Practice at Cambridge University. 

Her Dissertation was on 'The Power of Yet and All Things Growth Mindset: a small-scale study on the creation of a growth mindset". 

I am sure you will all join me in congratulating Miss Hensleigh on achieving a Distinction in her Masters! 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week are Jack, Florence and William and they want to remind children to look both ways when they are crossing the road. 

Developing Resilience - Tip of the Week: Coping

Of course, none of us want our children to get hurt, either physically or emotionally. But we must also acknowledge that they must be exposed to some challenges so they can develop and practice coping skills. If we take away opportunities to develop resilience, or undermine their abilities by doing too much for them, we can send the message that we don't think they are capable. Our challenge as parents and educators is to give our children some room to fail, fall of their bikes, scrape their knees and at the same time teach them how to ride steadily and confidently over the rocky paths that lie ahead.

We need to prepare our child for the path....

... and not try to prepare the path for our child!

 Gardening Club

This week, children in gardening club spent some time planting yellow and purple primulas to go in pots by the front door. They did a great job! 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Ralph and Catherine

Willow:  Elliot and Lilly

Hazel:  Theo F and Imogen H

Cedar:  Mela and Severn

Rosewood: Jonathan and Robbie

Cherry: Logan S and Rishabh

Oak: Molly and Josh

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking:  283     Total:  2232

Pankhurst: 308   Total:  2613

Seacole:  321       Total:  2487

Shackleton: 323  Total:  2977

Christmas Capers

We are very excited at the return of the BSA Christmas Capers! Come along at 2pm on Saturday 10 December! If you can help with making this as successful as possible there are many ways in which you can help. 

We would like donations of items for class raffle hampers, tombola prizes (child and adult), teddies or soft toys, Christmas jumpers. 

If baking is your thing, we would be grateful  if you could bring these to school on Friday 9 December. 

Christmas Tree

 Thank you to Manor Farm for our lovely tree which was decorated by children in Acorn Class this morning. 

Remember, for every tree sold, Manor Farm will make a donation to the school!  

School Council Advent Calendar

 The School Council decided they would like to make a whole school Advent Calendar. There are 21 days on it as there are 21 days in December until we break up. That means there are 3 children in each class who's names were drawn to open the 'window' for the day. Inside is a little treat plus a reading, message or prayer, written by the School Councillors.   

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

Open Classrooms

Parents are welcome to come in to their child's classroom on Wednesday 7th December at 2.30pm to have a look at your child's work. please go to the external door of the first classroom you go to (if you have more than 1 child) to sign in and take a visitors sticker.

Cosy Clothes Day 

In winter, we occasionally have Cosy Clothes Days. This is where we all wear cosy clothes just because it makes us feel nice! No money needed - just clothes your child loves wearing. 

Food Bank

Thank you for your continued donations to the school's Food Bank drop off point. These are taken to local foodbanks, so you are providing support to people in the local community in hardship. 

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

Bourn Primary Academy

25 November 2022

Grandparents Tea Party

Yesterday, we held a lovely tea party for a full hall of grandparents and the older members of the local community. The orchestra played different pieces and children also played their instruments for individual pieces. We had children playing drums, guitars, piano, violin clarinet, recorder and cello. There was also an opportunity for everyone to sing some Christmas carols. 

A huge well done to all the children who performed - some of whom were very nervous but did it anyway - showing real courage!

Thank you also to Mrs Armitage and Mrs Verwoerd - who are the chief music makers in school - we couldn't do what we do without them. 

Does Your Child Sleep Well?

Did you know, around 50% of children (80% of children with SEND) will have a sleep issue at some point? The Sleep Charity has launched a National Sleep Helpline to ensure that parents have access to high quality, evidence-based advice. 

The helpline number is 03303 530 541. It is open Sunday - Tuesday & Thursday 7-9pm and Wednesday 9-11am.  

You can read more here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/national-sleep-helpline/

Everyone functions better after a good night's sleep - so it is good to know there is help available! 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week are Jack, Florence and William. We are really pleased to report that most children and their adults are now crossing in the safest place, which is opposite the end of the school drive. 

Growth Mindset Tip of the Week

The power of believing that you can improve - the Power of Yet. 

Watch this 10 minute video clip of Carol Dweck, who researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? 

Thinking about failure differently makes a huge difference!

Does your child speak another language at home? 

Schools are funded based on a number of different elements. If a child has English as an Additional Language, this brings in a small amount of additional funding. We can only gain this income if we know if this is the case.

Even if your child is also fluent in English, if you speak another language to them at home (not necessarily all the time), please can you inform us of this and what the language is. This will then be recorded on your child's record and will enable the school to gain a small amount of additional funding. Every little helps! 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Ralphie and Heath

Willow:  Georgie and Gus

Hazel:  Grace and Imogen C

Cedar:  Henry and Isla

Rosewood: Kiko and Zach

Cherry: Millie and Sean

Oak: Ellie and William

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 150      Total:  1949

Pankhurst:  210  Total:  2305

Seacole:  156       Total:  2166

Shackleton: 319  Total: 2409 

Christmas Capers

We are very excited at the return of the BSA Christmas Capers! Come along at 2pm on Saturday 10 December! If you can help with making this as successful as possible there are many ways in which you can help. 

We would like donations of items for class raffle hampers, tombola prizes (child and adult), teddies or soft toys, Christmas jumpers. 

If baking is your thing, we would be grateful  if you could bring these to school on Friday 9 December. 

Christmas Trees

The Manor Farm Christmas trees will be on sale from Saturday 26th November. Not only are the trees freshly cut from a local supplier, but there will be a donation to the school from every tree sold. Thank you once again to Manor Farm for this very generous contribution to the BSA. 

Christmas Lunch

This will be on Tuesday 20 December - please book your child's lunch through the Aspens app/website. 

On that day, children can 'dress for dinner' in any way they want - Christmas jumpers, fancy dress, or smart/party clothes.  

Uniform Reminders

Please can children only wear trainers on PE days. 

We have a PE uniform for days when children have PE lessons. The uniform is either plain black tops/hoodies or items with the school logo. Please do not let your child wear other sports items that are branded, patterned or with logos or pictures on. 

Thank you for your support with this - when all children wear the uniform, it creates a more harmonious atmosphere as children don't need to compare themselves to others. 

Items of second hand school uniform are available free of charge to any parent experiencing financial difficulty. If this is the case, please email Debs at office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk in confidence.  

Please ensure all items of uniform are clearly marked with your child's name.

Lost Property can be found in the hallway outside the office.  Please do check this if your child has lost an item of clothing.

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

Cosy Clothes Day 

In winter, we occasionally have Cosy Clothes Days. This is where we all wear cosy clothes just because it makes us feel nice! No money needed - just clothes your child loves wearing. 

Food Bank

Thank you for your continued donations to the school's Food Bank drop off point. These are taken to local foodbanks, so you are providing support to people in the local community in hardship. 

Adult Book Swap

A reminder that we have a book swap in the entrance hall outside the office. You are welcome to borrow/take books from here to read. If you have books that you have finished and don't want to keep, please consider leaving them at the Book Swap. Please do have a browse! 

Cardboard Tubes for Acorn Class

If anyone has any cardboard tubes spare, please could you bring them in to Acorn Class? Thank you! 

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL 

Bourn Primary Academy

18 November 2022

Cross Country Competition

On Wednesday, over 40 children from Key Stage 2 competed in the Cambridgeshire Sports Partnership Cross Country Competition at Milton Country Park. (click for a longer article). There were 600 children from 17 different school competing and all our children showed determination and resilience when running. 

Ellie came 2nd place in the Year 6 girls race; Thomas came 2nd in the Year 5 boys race; Albert came 1st in the Year 4 boys race and Yasmin came 3rd in the Year 3 girls race. 

Overall, Bourn came 3rd in the Year 5/6 races and the Year 3/4 races! 

Well done to everyone who took part. Thank you to Mr French and Mrs Wheatman for taking the children and thank you to all the parents who came to help supervise and support. 

 Road Safety Patrol

Our Year 5 Road Safety Monitors this week are Anna, Yuyan and Ava. They spoke to children in assembly again about the importance of crossing in the safest place, which is opposite the end of the school gates. They reminded children to never cross where the bus parks. 

Growth Mindset Tip of the Week

The Grit Workbook for Kids: CBT Skills to Help Kids Cultivate a Growth Mindset and Build Resilience by Elisa Nebolsine.

This workbook is recommended by therapists and aims to help adults and children develop grit - an essential element of a growth mindset. It contains 28 different activities to help children manage emotions, bounce back from setbacks and be open to new things. 

Odd Socks Day  

Today the children wore odd socks and brighly coloured tights as part of Anti Bullying Week. This is a symbol of individuality and to show we are all different, have different tastes and all look different. 

Celebrations! 

 The following children have been presented with the Values Awards and the Award for Resilience. More details are on the Class Pages every week. 

Acorn: Albie & Myra

Willow:  Eva-Astrid & Jake

Hazel:  Hugo & Rafferty

Cedar:  Dorothy & Callum

Rosewood: Lucienne & Miriam

Cherry: Yuyan & Jack

Oak: Eliza & Lucy

House Points

The house points this week are as follows:

Hawking: 136      Total:  1796

Pankhurst: 161   Total:  1995

Seacole: 150        Total:  2010

Shackleton: 230  Total:  2090

Inspire Prayer Day

Next Wednesday and Thursday, the children took  part in the Prayer Space activity run by GenR8 in the church in Bourn. The church had been transformed by lights and coloured fabrics into a number of small reflection areas where different activities were set up. the children explored the activities in small groups and learned more about the value of forgiveness. 

Thank you to the church who kindly agreed to fund this activity for the children. Thank you also to the parents who helped walk the children to and from the church. 

BSA Quiz Night 

 Thank you to the BSA for organising a great Quiz Night last Friday. It was a well attended event and great fun - and hopefully raised lots of money for the school! 

 Diary Dates

Please refer to the School Calendar on the website for all dates throughout the year. 

If You Have a Concern 

 From time to time, there may be something you are worried about in relation to your child, their learning or their interaction with other children. If you have any concerns, please contact your child's class teacher to discuss this. Their email addresses are on the Our Staff page of the website. 

Absence Reporting 

  If your child is absent from school for any reason, please email absencereporting@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Please remember to cancel any pre- ordered lunches if your child is off sick or you may be charged by Aspens for it. 

 NO NUTS & SESAME SEEDS IN SCHOOL