Bourn Primary Academy

21 March 2025

Grafham Water

 The children in Year 4 had a wonderful time at Grafham Water this week. They took part in adventurous activities such as raft building, high ropes and sailing. They all challenged themselves and achieved more that they thought they could! Thank you to Mrs McWilliams, Mrs Wheatman and Mrs Collins for taking the children and looking after them so well! 

 Wood Offcuts

If anyone has any planks or off cuts of wood, please could you consider donating them to the school. These will be used to make a couple of work tables for the Nature Reserve and some bird or bat boxes. 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Jozef and Louie

Willow: Charlotte and Connie

Hazel: Nolan and Ayrton

Cedar: Georgie and Lilly

Rosewood: Woody and Rosewood Class 

Cherry: Myra and Sam 

Oak: Finley and Tilly

 House Points

Weekly totals       

Hawking:       191

Shackleton:   263

Pankhurst:    152

Seacole:     212    

New Willow Structure

 After school on Friday, the staff will be helping to plant a new willow tunnel in memory of Mrs Monks. This is something she was really keen on us getting for the children, so we felt it was a fitting tribute.

Hopefully it will be finished by the time you arrive on Monday, but it is really important that the children don't play in it until it is a little more established please. 

 We will be organising a whole school event in the summer term to raise money for Cancer Research UK. 

 Diary Dates

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

Parent Consultations

Please note the new dates for parent consultations, which will now be held after the Easter holidays.  

Addams Family Musical

The choir had a lot of fun this week learning 2 songs from the 'Addams Family' musical this week. Jo is directing it and several of the parents are performing in the production of the Bourn Players at Comberton Vllage College on 27 - 29 March. Tickets are available at https://bournplayers.org.uk 

Hilarity Theatre Group

Hilarity Theatre Group also involving some of our parents is putting on a production of Lexi's Midwife Runners at Robinson Theatre Cambridge from 10 - 12 April. It is raising money for the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. Tickets are available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/lexi-s-midwife-runners/e-meqggb 

Bourn Primary Academy

14 March 2025

Hawking House Day 

 Today was Hawking House Day and the House Captains, Jonathan and Albert shared very interesting information on collective worship today about Stephen Hawking and how he overcame his disability to become one of the greatest minds in history. They had also writtena scavenger hunt for all the school, finding clues about Stephen hawking. Well done Albert and Jonathan!

Jo Ford's 25 years at Bourn!

Many parents will know Jo Ford, who is one of our amazing TAs. We have just celebrated 25 years of her working at Bourn Primary. She had a lovely day of celebration, which we called her Silver Jubilee and she was Queen of the School. Children entered into the spirity by bowing or curtseying when they saw her! A huge thank you to Jo, on behalf of all the staff and children she has worked with over those 25 years! 

Collective Worship on Fridays

On a Friday, we hold a Community collective Worship where all parents are invited to join us to celebrate the chidlren's achievements over the week - both in school and out. If your child has achieved a certificate, medal or award for any activity they do outside school, please do bring it in and we will present it to them! 

We do ask that all parents are seated on the chairs at the back of the hall before we start. If you need to leave before the end this is not a problem. Please could you also ensure that the fire exits are always kept clear. 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Max and Avi

Willow: Phoenix and Grace

Hazel: Sonny and River

Cedar: Harry and Rudy

Rosewood: Grace and Kayla

Cherry: Locke and Wilf

Oak: Lucienne and Lucas

 House Points

Weekly totals       

Hawking:       229

Shackleton:   314

Pankhurst:     259

Seacole:         350

 Diary Dates

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

Parent Consultations

Please note the new dates for parent consultations, which will now be held after the Easter holidays.  

Bourn Primary Academy

7 March 2025

Year 5 Bikeability

 The Year 5s brought the sunshine with them for their Bikeability lessons this week. The children went out and about with the instructors, learning how to manage road junctions, parked cars and develop their cycling skills to make them safer on the roads. The instuctors were very impressed! Well done Year 5s!

World Book Day

 To celebrate World Book Day, all the children took part in book related activities all day! They had time on the Book Bus, spent time with Reading Buddies from different classes and they all looked fantastic. We wondered at times if we were at Hogwarts there were so many Gryffindors! 

 Thank you also to the BSA for running the ever popular Golden Tickets stall. There were lots of excited children waving around their winning tickets after school! 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Violet and Kutsasi

Willow: Sam HR and Una

Hazel: Albie and Catherine

Cedar: Olivia C and Anton 

Rosewood: William B and Iris, Valentina & Aida

Cherry: Cherry Class and Forrest

Oak: Tristan and Genesis

 House Points

We have now re-calibrated and collecting merits once again.

                       Weekly           Total

Hawking:       233                  233

Shackleton:   329                  329

Pankhurst:     363                  363

Seacole:          250                 250

 Diary Dates

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

Year 5&6 Girls Football Competition

A team of girls from Bourn took part in the first CB23 Schools Network Girls Football Competition in Cambourne yesterday. They all really enjoyed themselves and came 3rd in the Cup Competition , which is fantastic! Well played Tilly, Booky, Ellyn, Yasmin, Lucy, Mela and Simone! 

Bourn Primary Academy

28 February 2025

Life Education Centre

 This week, all the children had a lesson in the Life Education Bus. The lessons taught in the bus were age and stage appropriate and the objectives were matched against the Cambridgeshire PSHE scheme of work. The sessions involved a variety of discussion points such as how to keep our bodies healthy and how to make good and safe choices. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the BSA again for kindly contributing to half the cost for the visit. This has been a fantastic learning opportunity for all of our children. 

Book Bus 

 Please note that the Book Bus will not be open after school next week. Many thanks. 

 Junior Bake Off Opportunity!

 We have been contacted by Ollie, the Assistant Producer at Love Productions; the production company behind The Great British Bake Off, The Great British Sewing Bee and The Great Pottery Throw Down. 

They have recently opened applications for the 11^th series of Junior Bake Off; a Channel 4 programme that celebrates the culinary talent and ambition of children aged aged 9-15 years old who are budding young bakers. 

Filming would take place from July 2025, but our applications close on Sunday 23^rd March 2025.  

Interested bakers can apply online at - www.applyforjuniorbakeoff.co.uk 

 I am sure there will be lots of interest in this - feel free to bring in any practice bakes to the office!! 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Tabitha and Wilbur

Willow: Alana and Jessie

Hazel: Isabella and Alexander

Cedar: Jake and Milo

Rosewood: Isla, Isaac and Raff

Cherry: Isla and Locke

Oak: Miriam and Ethan

World Book Day

 We are looking forward to World Book Day next week. The whole school will be exploring The Day The Crayons Quit and will take part in lots of exciting and creative activities

Children are invited to come to school dressed in bright colours to represent the crayon, or in a costume of a character from a favourite book. 

 House Points

The collection and addition of House Points got into a bit of a pickle over the last half term and it has proved impossible to get an accurate number for each House. Miss Hensleigh and the House Captains have met to discuss and a new system will be put in place from next week. We have therefore decided to start from zero again from this half term.  

 Diary Dates

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

World Book Day Golden Tickets

 In order to celebrate World Book Day, the BSA is excited to announce that the hunt for a golden ticket is back. This time, we have hidden 13 Golden Tickets for your children to find. We will be selling Galaxy Chocolate bars for £2.50 each in the playground after school only on Thursday, 6th March. Please see Lucie Zubrik straight after the event to claim your prizes. Alternatively email her luciezubrik@gmail.com to arrange collection. If you have won one of the school prizes please bring the golden ticket to Debs so she can let the class teacher know. Click below to see the poster for more details.

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Thank you for your continuing support of BSA events and helping to raise vital funds for our school.

Bourn Primary Academy

14 February 2025

Values Ambassadors

The Values Ambassadors Awards are back after a brief gap. These special awards are given to children who have been nominated by members of staff across the school, and are for children who consistently demonstrate the Bourn Values of hope, courage, justice, friendship and forgiveness. 

For the Spring term, these have been awarded to:

Acorn - Natalie

Willow - Eddie

Hazel -  Ralph

Cedar - Immie

Rosewood -  Grace

Cherry - Yasmin

Oak -  Lucas

The children and I had a special lunch today to celebrate! 

 Year 4 Trip to Verulamium Roman Museum

 Yesterday, Rosewood class went to the Roman museum in St Albans as an end point to their Roman history topic. As well as visiting the Roman hypercaust in Verulamium Park, the children also had the opportunity to handle real Roman artifacts and look around the museum. The museum staff were very impressed by the children's knowledge. Thank you to Mrs McWilliams for leading the trip and the parent helpers too. 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Elias and Imi

Willow: Maddie and Orla

Hazel: Elsy and Zoey

Cedar: Bella and Harley

Rosewood: Isaac and Rosewood

Cherry: Zach and Charlotte

Oak: Mihika and Ryan

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   122                4,218

Seacole       227                3,640

Hawking     107                 2,773  

Shackleton  161               4,042

Uniform Reminder

A number of parents have asked me to clarify the uniform expectations, specifically the PE kit. 

Children should only wear PE items on their PE lesson days. All items worn should be plain, with no additional design or logos. Even if a hooded top or sweatshirt is mainly black, this is not the uniform expectation. Trainers should also be black or mainly black.

Second hand uniform with the school logo is always available to buy from the BSA. PLease email Debs what you need and she will pass this on. These are better value and good quality. If you don't choose to buy items with the school logo, plain items are available at good prices from supermarkets. Please don't allow your child to wear non uniform items. The uniform expectations are on the website here. 

 Diary Dates

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

Disco !

Thank you to Catherine, Lucie, Carlie, Simone and all the other parents who helped in any way iwth the ever popular cshool disco yesterday evening. The children sang and danced their hearts out and had a great time! 

Year 4 Maths Competition

 The CB23 Schools Cluster held a Year 4 maths competition this week and a team from Bourn attended. They did really well and very much enjoyed the challenges set. Well done, Grace, William D, William B and Jessie.

Quicksticks Hockey

 A team of children from Year 5 and Year 6 attended the South Cambridgeshire School Sports Partnership Quicksticks hockey tournament this week. They really got into the swing of things as the matches went on and had a great time. Thank you to Mr Puckey for taking the children and the parent helpers who also went along. 

Shackleton Day

 Children learned more about Ernest Shackleton today thanks to the Shackleton House captains, Theo and Genesis who shared an interesting presentation in assembly. Children wore red clothes or dressed as explorers for the occasion. A small donation of £1 is suggested to be given to the children's chosen charity, 'Make a Wish'.  

Bourn Primary Academy

7 February 2025

BSA

 At the BSA meeting last week, £10,000 of funding was approved. This vital money improves the experiences of your child at school and also subsidises the financial requests made of parents. 

Funding was agreed for the following: 

KS1 playground toys £617

Swimming pool running costs - up to £2200

Handwriting scheme resources - £1017

School trip subsidy to reduce amounts asked from parents - £1750

Life Education Centre visit, to reduce amount asked for from parents - £841

Junk Percussion workshop - £600

Additional iPads - £3000

The funding raised by the BSA goes towards making the school a better place for all the children. Whilst spending is not always equally spread over year groups/Key Stages at every point, we do ensure that all year groups benefit over a longer term. The BSA also puts on events for the children for their fun and enjoymentt, such as the disco and circus workshops. 

If you would like to join the BSA team, please contact bsa@bourn.cambs.sch.uk It is a really good way to get more involved in the school and to make new friends! There are currently a relatively small group on the BSA and we would love more people to join! 

 Children's Mental Health Week 

This week the children took part in activities for Children's Mental Health week, including watching Inside Out over the week. This is a really good film that helps children understand their emotions and how they can be more in control of how they respond. 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Greta and Natalie

Willow: Gaurav and Stella

Hazel: Harper and Ralph

Cedar: Theo and Elliiot

Rosewood: Karisha and Imogen

Cherry: Yasmin and Ivana

Oak: Genesis and Delilah

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   298              4,096

Seacole       277              3,413

Hawking     145               2,666   

Shackleton 212               3,881

Shackleton Day

On Friday 14th February it is Shackleton House Day. To celebrate this day, the Shackleton house captains will be sharing a presentation with the whole school during our community assembly. As well, children are welcome to come dressed in red or as an explorer but we do ask for a £1 donation to be made, via MCAS, for this. All money raised will go towards the charity that the house captains have chosen for this year, which is 'Make a Wish'. 

Donations in Memory of Karen Monks 

The donations from parents currently stands at just over £200. We will be making the school's donation on behalf of parents to Cancer Research UK at the end of next week. 

If you would like to make a donation in Karen Monks' memory, the family have requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. You can make a donation by logging on to My Child at School. We will collate all the donations from the Bourn School Community and make one larger donation.

 Diary Dates

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

Bourn Book Swap

There are lots of books in the entrance lobby for parents and children to take or swap. These are donated books and are good quality. It's a really good opportunity to get yourself and your children a book - bring them back, keep them, swap them for others - it's up to you - but please do take them!

Open Classrooms 

Please do join us for Open Classrooms at 2.45pm on Wednesday 12 February. 

Disco - 13 February 

Don't forget to get your tickets for the BSA disco next week! 

Bourn 2 Run

 The Bourn to Run team are still on the lookout for parent volunteers to help organise the event, in particular anyone who would be interested in supporting with the course planning and set up, or who has AV skills. Bourn to Run is a brilliant 10km and 3km running event which raises vital money for the school each year. It's run by parent volunteers and we need to expand the team to make sure it can run in the years to come, please let Debs know if you're interested in getting involved and she'll pass your details onto the team. 

Bourn Primary Academy

31 January 2025

Rosewood Class Assembly

Today was Rosewood's class assembly which focused on teamwork. The children learned about different types of teamwork and thought about the teams they are in outside of school. They also worked together to produce mosaic letters and a giant timeline of the Roman occupation of Britain. Well done Rosewood Class!

Friendship Games 

Yesterday, 12 children from Years 5 & 6 attended the Friendship Games at Cambourne Village College, which was aimed at supporting children who might be a bit anxious about the transition to secondary school. They all had a fantastic time! 

Donations in Memory of Karen Monks 

We will be making the school's donation to Cancer Research UK before half term. 

If you would like to make a donation in Karen Monks' memory, the family have requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. You can make a donation by logging on to My Child at School. We will collate all the donations from the Bourn School Community and make one larger donation.

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Ivana and Imi

Willow: Orla and Lorenzo

Hazel: Ritika and Naomi

Cedar: Alexander and Immie

Rosewood: Felix and Aida

Cherry: Myra and Tanmaya 

Oak: Lucy and Jadon

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   271               3,798

Seacole       195               3,136

Hawking     119                2,521

Shackleton 206                3,569

Lost Property Reminder 

We have loads of lost property in the entrance lobby. If your child has lost something, please do come and have a look for it. 

 Diary Dates

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

Bourn Book Swap

There are lots of books in the entrance lobby for parents and children to take or swap. These are donated books and are good quality. It's a really good opportunity to get yourself and your children a book - bring them back, keep them, swap them for others - it's up to you - but please do take them!

Bourn Primary Academy

24 January 2025

Young Voices at the O2

Yesterday, the chidlren in Year 5 went to the Young Voices concert at the O2 inn London. They had a fabulous time and were fantastic company all day. the adults were very impressed with them. Thank you to the parent helpers for this trip. 

 Mrs Monks's Funeral

Mrs Monks' funeral will be held on Tuesday next week. There are a large number of staff attending, so there will be different people covering in school for the morning. 

 IF you would like to contribut to the Condolence book, please could you email in your messages or sign the book at the reception, as soon as possible. ok for you. 

Donations in Memory of Karen Monks 

 If you would like to make a donation in Karen Monks' memory, the family have requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. You can make a donation by logging on to My Child at School. We will collate all the donations from the Bourn School Community and make one larger donation at the end of January. 

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Harry B and Sam

Willow: Grace and Spika

Hazel: Heath and Elsy

Cedar: Mia and Emily

Rosewood: Ayden and Sasha

Cherry:  Cherry Class 

Oak: Israel and Zach

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   355                 3,527

Seacole       296                 2,941

Hawking     205                 2,402

Shackleton  261                3,363 

CB23 Public Speaking Competition

Yesterday, Jessie, Genesis and Alexander represented the school in the CB23 Network of schools Public Speaking Competition. They spoke in front of a large audience in the lecture theatre of Peterhouse College at the University of Cambridge. They all performed confidently and were a credit to the school. Well done! 

 Diary Dates

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

 Roadworks in Bourn 

 We know how difficult it has been to get through to the school during the roadworks in Bourn - particularly today. We are not marking any child as late as this is out of your control.

We have passed on the information we have received from both the roadworks company and the council and I know some of this has not been accurate.

If you have complaints, please could you contact the council, not the school as we have no control or influence over what they are doing. Many thanks 

Bourn Primary Academy

17 January 2025

Condolence Book

 We have set up a book of Condolences to pass on to Karen Monks' family. It is available at the office for parents to sign. If you are unable to come in to school, please do email your message and we will print it out and stick it in the book for you. Karen's family have taken great comfort from the messages they have received. 

Donations in Memory of Karen Monks 

 If you would like to make a donation in Karen Monks' memory, the family have requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. You can make a donation by logging on to My Child at School. We will collate all the donations from the Bourn School Community and make one larger donation at the end of January. 

 No book Bus 23 January 

Please note that the Book Bus will not be open after school on 23 January. Many thanks.  

 Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Jenson and Ralph

Willow: Gina and Alana

Hazel: Romeo and Myra

Cedar: Gus and Aurelia

Rosewood: Rory and Enid

Cherry: Adrian and Aarohi

Oak: Simone and Maddy

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   308                 3,172

Seacole       252                 2,645

Hawking     117                 2,179

Shackleton  246                3,102  

 Diary Dates

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

 Roadworks in Bourn 

There will be extensive roadworks in Bourn for the next couple of weeks. Please look out for the email giving detailed information about how to access school if the roads are closed. 

Bourn Primary Academy

10 January 2025

Remembering Karen Monks

 We started the term with the very sad news that Mrs Monks, the Acorn Class teacher had died. Karen had been recovering from her operation in November so her death was unexpected and shocking. As a staff team, we are devastated and miss her hugely.

The children in Acorn Class particularly have been supported really well by Mrs Garrad and Mrs Crome as well as their buddies in Year 6 with Miss Hensleigh. 

We started the week with an assembly based on the book, The Invisible String, which is all about how we have an invisible string connecting us to those we love, wherever they are. The children did some activities based on this, helping them to think about the people important to them. 

All the children have made a heart with an 'invisible' string, remembering Mrs Monks. These are being hung on the little tree in the entrance hall, and will be given to Karen's family. 

 Rev'd Nigel Pearson led a very moving gathering for parents after Collective Worship this morning. This was attended by very many parents and was an opportunity to give thanks for Karen's life and all she gave to us all. 

Condolence Book

We have set up a book of Condolences to pass on to Karen Monks' family. It is available at the office for parents to sign. If you are unable to come in to school, please do email your message and we will print it out and stick it in the book for you. Karen's family have taken great comfort from the messages they have received. 

Thank you also for all the messages you have sent to us as at school. They are very much appreciated.

  Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Ivana and Acorn Class

Willow: Layan and Isaac

Hazel: Will and Lio

Cedar: Olivia R and Lydia

Rosewood: Isla and Hugo

Cherry: Ranaldo and Jerusha

Oak: Zach and Oak Class 

 House Points

   Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   288                 2,864

Seacole       176                 2,393

Hawking     123                 2,080

Shackleton  229                2, 856  

 Diary Dates

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

Donations in Memory of Karen Monks 

 If you would like to make a donation in Karen Monks' memory, the family have requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. You can make a donation by logging on to My Child at School. We will collate all the donations from the Bourn School Community and make one larger donation at the end of January. 

Resources to Support Children

There are a number of books that we are using in school which you may find helpful to read with your children. 

The Invisible String

Badger's Parting Gifts

The Copper Tree

I Can't Believe They're Gone

There are also further resources to support your child on childbereavementuk.org

If you need any support or advice, or are worried about your child, please do contact your child's class teacher. 

Bourn Primary Academy

20 December 2024

Christmas Service in Church 

 We held our Christmas service in St Helena and St Mary's Church in Bourn. The choir sang beautifully, and children from different classes read the nativity story. We all sang some favourite carols and with a packed church, they sounded beautiful.   

 Thank you to Reverend Nigel for this service and for our weekly collective worship in school. Thank you also to Mervyn Bradford and Elinor Cole from the church who always help to set up the church, organise the heating and the bells, which were ringing as we arrived today!

Christmas Parties 

All the children had Christmas parties this afternoon. The Acorn and Oak buddies had a joint party and the Oak children gave their buddies a soft toy that they had made. 

Choir

 This is the second year of Jo Davidson running an after school choir at the school. She dedicates a huge amount of time weekly, both in school and behind the scenes to making the choir so successful. It is an important addition to our musical school and we are very grateful to Jo for running this. 

Book Bus

We are very fortunate to have the amazing Book Bus, which holds our fiction library. Not only do classes visit regularly during the week, but the bus is open to parents and children every Thursday after school. A huge thank you to Simone and Heath Glennen and Louise and Emily Burch who open the Book Bus after school every week, sort out and catalogue the books and keep it all organised. Thank you also to everyone who has dontated books over the year!

Helpers in School 

 We are also very lucky to have so many people who give up time every week to come and help in school. This is often hearing chidlren read or helping them learn their times tables. This really does make a difference to the children and we appreciate the time they give. Thank you to: Huiseung Atkinson, Carlie Philp, Kirsty Cornwell, Lucie Zubrik, Barbara Steward, Jane Jenkins, Jo Proud and Sally Ward. 

Cambridge Foodbank Hamper Appeal

Christmas can be a tough time of year, and many households in Cambridge are struggling with the cost of essentials. By donating a hamper, you can make a huge difference to a household in Cambridge this Christmas. If you are able to help, please click here for further information

If you would like to donate any individual items, please drop these in the box outside the office. 

Christmas Lunch

 The children and staff had a fantastic Christmas lunch on Wednesday. It was prepared by Jules, Linda and Tyler and was delicious! We all had a lovely time listening to Christmas music and pulling crackers! 

 I'd like to also thank the Aspens team, Jules, Linda, Alex, Kelly and Tyler for their hard work during the year. They are always so accomodating to children's needs - and always remain so cheerful, despite cooking hunderds of dinners each week! 

 BSA

 This year, as ever, the BSA have run a huge variety of events which have contributed to making the school a better place for all the children. This term, they have organised: Roald Dahl Day, Quiz Night, Bag Drop, Christmas Gift Shop, Christmas cards, KS2 panto trip and of course, Christmas Capers! BSA funding also paid for the whole school Junk Percussion workshops during Music Week. 

This is a huge amount of work behind the scenes, as well as on the day of any event. I would like to especially thank the Committee members; Catherine Byfield (Chair), Mimi Wheeler (Treasurer), Lucie Zubrik, Dee Sturdy, Simone Glennen (Secretary), Andy Johnson, Phil Cavanagh, Carly Philp and Sarah Brown. Thank you also to Linda Eves for organising the Bag Drops. They give up so much time and work in making these events enjoyable and their dedication is very much appreciated. 

 These events are often organised and run by only a small number of people, which makes it very time intensive. It would be great if we could lighten the load by having more parents involved in the BSA. If you are interested in helping out, please email bsa@bourn.cambs.sch.uk. 

Music Week 

We held a very successful Music Week before half term. The parents who helped with this made the week so much richer - thank you especially to Michelle Harvey-Hyde and Archana Paikray for their time preparing and delivering dance workshops and to Colin Mackay for support with the sound system.  

Parents and Carers

Thank you to all our parents and carers for your support for the children and staff this year. We truly appreciate your support in so many ways, including the Christmas gifts you have so generously given and your best wishes. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and we look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year! 

 Diary Dates

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

Gardening Club

 I would like to thank Julie Dore and Ailsa Potter for running our Gardening club and to Annie Davenport from Bourn Gardening Club for planting bulbs and flowers in the flowerbeds and baskets by the Reflection Garden. They make the school a brighter place!  

Divali

Thank you also to the parents who came to talk to the children during Divali this year, and gave the children in Acorn class sparkers - which they loved! Thank you to Ramesh and Lalitha Ramesh, Archana Paikray and Shivika Sharma. 

Parent Helpers on Trips

Whenever we go on trips, we also ask for parents to help. We are very grateful to everyone who has helped this year with the Cross Country Competition: Feliz and Russell Berry, Jo Davidson, Clare Rebbeck and the Panto Trip: Debs Rivers, Dee Sturdy, Feliz berry, Georgie Barnes and Catherine Byfield, who also organised the coaches and booked the performance. 

Thank you also to the parents, too numerous to mention by name, who have walked to and from the church for Harvest and Christmas services.  

 Governors

 The work of the school's governors is very much behind the scenes, but it is a crucial role and they do it with great dedication. They have been especially supportive this term, when things across the school have been so challenging and I would like to thank all the governors for their support and hard work: Vince Chaney (Chair), James Davenport, Sally Ward, Jen Collard, Penny Bell, Richard Zubrik, Simone Glennen, Hong Wang, Pete Watts and Andy Johnson.

Staff

I would also like to especially thank all the members of staff for their exceptional dedication, flexibility and hard work this term in keeping the school running as smoothly as possible. I am privileged to lead a team of such incredible people.

Bourn Primary Academy

13 December 2024

Panto Visit 

 Today, Key Stage 2 children went on an exciting visit to The Junction to watch the panto, 'The Tiger's Tale'. There was huge excitement as they set off, especially as there was a double decker coach!! They had a wonderful time! Thank you to the BSA for funding the cost of the coaches.  

Panto in School 

Acorn, Willow and Hazel classes also had a panto today in the school hall. They watched 'Mother Goose' and joined in so enthusiastically with the audience participation I could hear them from my office! 

BSA Christmas Gift Shop

The BSA held their Christmas Gift Shop today so children can buy surprise presents for their family. This is always enjoyable for the children who love to choose the presents. Thank you to Dee and the BSA who organised this. 

Cambridge Foodbank Hamper Appeal

Christmas can be a tough time of year, and many households in Cambridge are struggling with the cost of essentials. By donating a hamper, you can make a huge difference to a household in Cambridge this Christmas. If you are able to help, please click here for further information

If you would like to donate any individual items, please drop these in the box outside the office. 

Acorn Nativity 

On Wednesday, the children in Acorn class performed in their first nativity play, 'Shine, Star Shine'. They acted, sang and danced beautifully and it was wonderful to watch them all. 

Here were the children 'backstage' before the performance! 

A huge thank you to Mrs Crome and Mrs Verwoerd for stepping in and making it the success it was. 

 Willow and Hazel Nativity

On Wednesday and Thursday, Willow and Hazel children performed in their play, 'Prickly Hay'. The quality of their acting, singing and dancing was exceptional and it was obvious how much they enjoyed it!

Huge thanks go to the staff involved in putting this together - co-ordinating and coaching 58 children is no mean feat: Mrs Cornwell, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Vajzovic, Miss McCollum, Mrs Lauria and Miss Hennessy. 

House Points

These will be updated after the Christmas holiday

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   234                2463

Seacole       181                 2180

Hawking      145                1927 

Shackleton  239               2545

Christmas Capers

 Thank you to everyone who helped in any way at the Christmas Capers on Saturday. Despite the wild weather there was a good turnout and the school was packed. The Year 6s had worked hard on their stalls which were very popular. We also heard the choir sing which was beautiful.  It was a lovely festive occasion  

 Diary Dates

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

Christmas Lunch 

 We are looking forward to our Christmas dinner next Wednesday! Children can come to school 'dressed for dinner' - this could be in Christmas jumpers, party clothes, fancy dress - whatever they like! 

Christmas Carol Service in Church 

We will be going to the church on Friday 20 December for our Christmas Carol Service. Parents are welcome to join us. 

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

 Lost Property

 Please ensure that clothing is all named as this makes it so much easier to find the correct owner when handed in to the office or left in the Lost Property box.  Please also check that clothing that comes home has your child’s name in it and not that of another child. 

Bourn Primary Academy

6 December 2024

Cross Country Competition 

33 children in Key Stage 2 took part in the Cambridgeshire Schools Sports Partnership cross country competition this week. It was a bright crisp day, perfect running conditions and the children really enjoyed their run! As a team, Bourn came 4th in both the Year 5&6 competition and the Year 3&4 competition, which is excellent. 

Some children from Bourn were also placed - well done to Albert, who was second in Year 5&6 boys; William who was first in Year 3&4 boys; and Yasmin who was first in Year 5&6 girls and Dorothy who was third in Year 5&6 girls. 

Well done Bourn! Thank you to Mr Puckey who organised our team and to the parents who helped on the day. 

Cambridge Foodbank Hamper Appeal

Christmas can be a tough time of year, and many households in Cambridge are struggling with the cost of essentials. By donating a hamper, you can make a huge difference to a household in Cambridge this Christmas. If you are able to help, please click here for further information

If you would like to donate any individual items, please drop these in the box outside the office. 

Bourn Posada

We have been host to Joseph and Mary this week as part of the Bourn posada, where the knitted versions of Joseph and Mary travel around different households in the local community. 

  Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Alfie and Luca

Willow: Aylin and Olivia

Hazel: Henry and Jacob 

Cedar: Sylvie and Megan 

Rosewood: William D and Imogen H

Cherry: Sophie and Elisha

Oak: Iris and Driya

House Points

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   234                2463

Seacole       181                 2180

Hawking      145                1927 

Shackleton  239               2545

Christmas Capers

 Please come along to the amazing Christmas Capers to be held tomorrow from 2 - 4.30pm. There is always lots to do and buy, with refreshments as well as a celebrity appearance by Santa! 

The Year 6s have been planning their stalls carefully and would love you to visit them in Cherry Classroom! 

Christmas Tree

 Thank you once again to Manor Farm, Bourn for giving us our beautiful Christmas tree that was enthusiastically decorated by children this week. 

 Sleeps til Santa

 Our recording of "20 sleeps til Santa" was on Star Radio on Thursday this week. The children sounded brilliant! 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

 Lost Property

 Please ensure that clothing is all named as this makes it so much easier to find the correct owner when handed in to the office or left in the Lost Property box.  Please also check that clothing that comes home has your child’s name in it and not that of another child.

 Illness

 We still have a lot of D&V illness in school at the moment. We would like to reassure parents that we are very strict with the 48 hour rule as no-one wants these illnesses bringing home. A reminder not to send your child to school if they have been sick or had diarrhoea, and keep them off for 48 hours after the last episode. 

  BSA Christmas Gift Shop

 The last day for Christmas gift shop orders is today! 

Bourn Primary Academy

29 November 2024

Cambridge Foodbank Hamper Appeal

Christmas can be a tough time of year, and many households in Cambridge are struggling with the cost of essentials. By donating a hamper, you can make a huge difference to a household in Cambridge this Christmas. If you are able to help, please click here for further information

If you would like to donate any individual items, please drop these in the box outside the office.

Christmas Card Competition

 Primary school pupils in have been invited to take part in a special competition to design the Mayor’s Christmas card for this year.

• Pupils are encouraged to draw their best Christmas card design, which celebrates the joy and magic of the holiday season.
• Once complete, scan or take a photo of their designs and email them to mayorsoffice@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk by Friday, 6th December.

Please download the entry form here:  The winning design will be selected and announced on Monday, 11th December, and will proudly feature as the Mayor’s official Christmas card for 2024.

 Sleeps til Santa

 This week the children sang along with Josh from Star Radio recording 20 Sleeps to Santa! As usual, Josh said how great it was to work with the children from Bourn who sing so brilliantly!

  Celebrations & Merits

 This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

 Acorn: Greta and Imi

Willow: Felix and Layan

Hazel: Nashe and Ralphie 

Cedar: Sarah and Genevieve

Rosewood: Iris and Theo O

Cherry: Isaac and Severn

Oak: Finlay and Jonathan

House Points

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   196                 2,229

Seacole       135                 1,999

Hawking        83                 1,782 

Shackleton   238                2,306

Christmas Capers

 Please come along to the amazing Christmas Capers to be held on Saturday 7 December from 2 - 4.30pm. There is always lots to do and buy, with refreshments as well as a celebrity appearance by Santa! 

All children have been sent home with a striped paper bag for the ever popular Mystery Bag stall. Please send your bags back in to school before the day. Each class also has a hamper for donations of food, drink, festive items and other treats. Please send any donations in with your child to put in the box in their classroom!  

BSA Christmas Gift Shop

 The last day for Christmas gift shop orders is next Friday 6th December so do please ensure all orders are placed before then. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

 Lost Property

 Please ensure that clothing is all named as this makes it so much easier to find the correct owner when handed in to the office or left in the Lost Property box.  Please also check that clothing that comes home has your child’s name in it and not that of another child.

 Illness

 We have a lot of D&V illness in school at the moment. We would like to reassure parents that we are very strict with the 48 hour rule as no-one wants these illnesses bringing home. A reminder not to send your child to school if they have been sick or had diarrhoea, and keep them off for 48 hours after the last episode. 

Bourn Primary Academy

22 November 2024

Cedar Class Assembly

 Cedar class wowed us with their assembly this week! It was all based on an animated story based on the game Rock, Paper, Scissors. The children have been re-writing the story and focusing on using adjectives and similies to make the story more interesting. The assembly finished with the children singing to the song, Rock, Paper, Scissors, by Norwegian band Katzenjammer. They had a great time and Miss Carmisa, Mrs Collins and I are so proud of them all! Well done Cedar Superstars! 

Cambridge Foodbank Hamper Appeal

Christmas can be a tough time of year, and many households in Cambridge are struggling with the cost of essentials. By donating a hamper, you can make a huge difference to a household in Cambridge this Christmas. If you are able to help, please click here for further information

Parking

 I have once again been approached by neighbours of the school with complaints about cars parking inconsiderately. Please ensure that you don't park across drives, double park or anywhere which would stop an emergency vehicle or the school bus getting through.  

 Sleeps til Santa

 We have been asked again this year by Star Radio to take part in the Sleeps to Santa song. We are excited to be recording this next week! 

 Open Classrooms 

 We will be holding Open Classrooms next Wednesday at 2.45pm. Parents are welcome to come into their child's class to sit with them and look at their work. 

  Celebrations & Merits

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Ralph and Jozef

Willow: Ivy and Krishiv

Hazel:  Catherine and Leo H

Cedar: Alfred and Sienna

Rosewood: Corey and Imogen

Cherry: Isla and Cameron

Oak: Booky and David 

House Points

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst   222                  2033 

Seacole        178                 1864

Hawking      120                   1699 

Shackleton   279                  2068

Christmas Capers

Please come along to the amazing Christmas Capers to be held on Saturday 7 December from 2 - 4.30pm. There is always lots to do and buy, with refreshments as well as a celebrity appearance by Santa! 

All children have been sent home with a striped paper bag for the ever popular Mystery Bag stall. Please send your bags back in to school before the day. Each class also has a hamper for donations of food, drink, festive items and other treats. Please send any donations in with your child to put in the box in their classroom!  

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

Lost Property

 Please ensure that clothing is all named as this makes it so much easier to find the correct owner when handed in to the office or left in the Lost Property box.  Please also check that clothing that comes home has your child’s name in it and not that of another child.

 Medication in School

Please ensure that all medication brought in to school is either handed to the class teacher or Debs in the office.  You will then be asked to complete a medication form giving specific instructions for administering this. Only medication prescribed by the GP/Hospital displaying the child’s name should be brought in. Please DO NOT send any other medication in with your child including throat/cough lozenges and other medication bought over the counter.

Bourn Primary Academy

15 November 2024

Children in Need Day 

This year for Children in Need, we dressed in Pudsey yellow and wore spots! 

You can make donations to Children in Need via MCAS. 

Thank you Lucienne!

Lucienne in Oak Class has been running a marathon over the last half term in order to raise money for the school, to say thank you for her time at Bourn! As well as running an impressive distance, she has raised an incredible £416! Thank you, Lucienne for your kindness and generosity! 

 Book Bus Books 

 There are lots of Book Bus books that have not been returned. Please can you look at home for these books - they have a bar code sticker on the back with a 4 digit number. If you have any, please ether return to the Bus after school on Thursday, or send them in with your child please. 

Thank you! 

  Celebrations & Merits

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Arthur and Amelie

Willow: Maddie and Pheonix

Hazel:  River and Beau

Cedar: Luna and Roma

Rosewood: Woody and Jessie

Cherry: Mela and Sam T

Oak: Hartej and Lewis

House Points

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst    133              1811

Seacole        198              1686

Hawking       77                1597

Shackleton  247               1789

Remembrance Day 

 The staff and children held a minute's silence at 11am on Monday 11 November, to remember all those who had fought and died in wars. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

Bourn Primary Academy

8 November 2024

Happy Divali 

A (belated) Happy Divali to all our families who celebrate! Key Stage 1 children had a visit from some of our parents who explained all about Divali and what families do to celebrate. Acorn Class even got to have sparklers! 

Thank you to Lalitha, Ramesh, Archana and Shivika who gave up their time to talk to the children and provided the Divali sparklers and sweets! THe chidlren really enjoyed the visit! 

  Celebrations & Merits

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Ruben and Jenson 

Willow: Moussa and Stanley 

Hazel:  Emily and Harper

Cedar: Ethan and Lilly

Rosewood: Rafferty and Emily C

Cherry: Juliana and Evelyn 

Oak: Maddy and Tristan

House Points

  Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst    276               1678

Seacole        182               1488

Hawking      225                1418

Shackleton  125                1542

Children in Need Day 

 Next Friday we will be joining in with Children in Need Day. Children are welcome to wear yellow or spotty clothes and there will be activities throughout the day. Donations to Children in Need can be made through the MCAS app. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

BSA Bag Drop 

  Please bring all your unwanted clothes, shoes and accessoried to the school gate on Tuesday 12 November. This raises valuable funds for the BSA. 

Bourn Primary Academy

25 October 2024

Music Week 

Music week started off with the very exciting junk orchestra, which every class joined in They played all sorts of instruments made out of household and other recycled objects. the chidlren performed as an orchestra and the children produced amazing music. 

We also had some parent volunteers, Michelle and Archana and Emma, a professional dance teacher who between them delivered dance workshops to the whole school. 

We also had some singing workshops with Jo Davidson where the children learned to sing in rounds and how to warm up their voices. 

  Celebrations & Merits

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Kutsasi and Tabitha

Willow: Samuel D and Amber

Hazel:  Huxley and Albie

Cedar: Mia and Lydia

Rosewood: Juliette and Valentina

Cherry: Wilf and Jameson

Oak: Iris and Jonathan

Music Week

 On Thursday we had a whole school presentation from Daniel Brinsdon from the Cambridge Music Hub where he demonstrated a whole variety of different instruments.

In assembly over the week, many children played their instruments to the rest of the school. 

At lunchtime, Key Stage 2 listened to pop music on the field and danced along to the music. 

A huge thank you to the parents Jo, Michelle and Archana who volunteered their time and made such a great contribution to the whole week. 

Thank you also to Mrs Wheatman who organised the whole week, which has been so enjoyable and successful. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm.  

 House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst    194                  1,402

Seacole        191                   1,306

Hawking      168                    1,193

Shackleton  218                   1,417

 Music Week 

Humphrey, one of our peripatetic music teachers visited a number of classes and played his guitar to the children and explained how the guirar works.  

Bourn Primary Academy

11 October 2024

Olympic Visitor

 Last week the children had the amazing opportunity to see a real silver Olympic medal! Rower Samantha Redgrave came to talk to the children in assembly and in classes about her rowing career and competing in the Paris Olympic Games this summer. She talked about the hard work and resilience needed to overcome setbacks and injuries. The children and adults alike were really inspired. More information about Sam is in the link below. 

https://www.britishrowing.org/athlete/sam-redgrave/

Harvest at the Allotment!

Last summer, the Gardening Club went to the allotments in Bourn to plant pumpkins and squashes. This week, they went back to harvest them. It took 3 wheelbarrows to bring them all back! Thank you to Julie and Ailsa who organised this. 

  Celebrations & Merits

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Imi and Jenson

Willow: Colby and Alana

Hazel:  Eddie and Elsy

Cedar: Jake and Georgie

Rosewood: Karisha and Sofia

Cherry: Lauren and Dorothy

Oak: Albert and Annabelle

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst    275                 964

Seacole        221                 914

Hawking       224                883

Shackleton   253                961

BSA Quiz Night 

The BSA are holding their popular Quiz Night again this year on 18 October (please note change of date). If you would like to take part in this fun and enjoyable event, please book tickets through Parent Events.  

#Wake Up Wednesday Newsletter 

 This week's Computing newsletter is all about how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps.

Church Clean and Clear        10am 19 October

The Church in Bourn is holding a day of action in the Church and are appealing to anyone who cares about this historic building but doesn’t necessarily come to worship there. The aim is to clean areas in the church such as the children's area, and also do some work in the churchyard. They have asked for as many volunteers as possible and will provide refreshments! Please bring any equipment you may need. Thank you. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

 Book Bus

Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus on Thursdays after school this term. You are welcome to borrow a book or just browse. 

Please can all outstanding books be returned so the children can borrow new ones. Many thanks.  

Friday Celebration Assembly

Every Friday we hold a Celebration Assembly in school. All parents are invited to attend. We give out certificates for the week, the House Captains announce the merit totals and we give out any other medals, certificates, rosettes trophies that the children have achieved outside of school as well. It is a really lovely end to the week. 

Bourn Primary Academy

4 October 2024

Harvest Festival

The whole school walked to church today for our Harvest Festival, led by Revd Nigel. Each class, including Acorn Class, stood up at the front and gave information about different aspects of growing food in the UK and abroad. We also heard two wonderful songs from the choir. 

Thank you to everyone who brought in donations for the Food Bank.  

Eco Council

Children will be bringing home and Eco Council application which they can fill out with help at home and then bring back in ready to read out to the class. We are really looking forward to a new Eco Council being formed, led by Miss Cornwell.

Church Clean and Clear        10am 19 October

The Church in Bourn is holding a day of action in the Church and are appealing to anyone who cares about this historic building but doesn’t necessarily come to worship there. The aim is to clean areas in the church such as the children's area, and also do some work in the churchyard. They have asked for as many volunteers as possible and will provide refreshments! Please bring any equipment you may need. Thank you. 

  Celebrations & Merits

As we have Harvest Festival in church today, we will give out certificates next week. 

 We will also update the merits next week. 

 Home School Agreement

 In line with many schools, we have developed a new Home School Agreement, which was sent out to parents yesterday. This document sets out and clarifies what parents, children and the school should expect from each other. We are not asking anyone to sign this document but if you have any questions or concerns, please email Sarah Wheatman, Deputy Headteacher to discuss further. swheatman@bourn.cambs.sch.uk 

BSA Quiz Night 

The BSA are holding their popular Quiz Night again this year on 18 October (please note change of date). Ifyou would like to take part in this fun and enjoyable event, please book tickets through Parent Events.  

#Wake Up Wednesday Newsletter 

 This week's Computing newsletter is all about in game chat.

Church Clean and Clear        10am 19 October

The Church in Bourn is holding a day of action in the Church and are appealing to anyone who cares about this historic building but doesn’t necessarily come to worship there. The aim is to clean areas in the church such as the children's area, and also do some work in the churchyard. They have asked for as many volunteers as possible and will provide refreshments! Please bring any equipment you may need. Thank you. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

 Book Bus

Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus on Thursdays after school this term. You are welcome to borrow a book or just browse. 

Please can all outstanding books be returned so the children can borrow new ones. Many thanks.  

Bourn Primary Academy

27 September 2024

House Captains

The new House Captains for 2024/25 have now been elected by the children in each house. I am pleased to announce the following children are now officially House Captains and were given their badges in assembly today. Congratulations to them all! 

Hawking House: Albert and Jonathan

Seacole House: Finley and Lucy

Shackleton House: Theo and Genesis

Pankhurst House: Driya and Lewis

One of their first tasks is to choose the charity that the school will support this year. 

 School Council

Elections for School Council have also now taken place. The following children have been duly elected to represent their class. Congratulations! 

Willow: Felix and Maddie

Hazel: Nolan and River

Cedar: Geneveive and Harry

Rosewood: Imogen H and Theo O

Cherry: Adrian and Cameron

Oak: Jadon and Joseph

Mrs McWilliams is running School Council this year and will be arranging the first meeting soon.

Buddies

Every year, we buddy up our new Acorn children with a pupil from Oak Class. The Oak Buddies spend time with the new children, often helping them at playtimes, reading with them and generally making really positive links. The Year 6 children were awarded their Buddy badges in assembly today and the Buddies will officially meet for the first time this afternoon!

Harvest Festival

We are holding our Harvest Festival in Church next Friday at 9.15am. The children will be sharing what they have learned about harvest time and the choir will also be singing harvest songs. 

We are asking children to bring in items of food to be donated to the local Foodbank. The following items are specifically needed: 

 teabaga, instant coffee, olive oil, rice, custard, laundry powder, noodles, tinned tomatoes, juices (long life and cordials)

If you are able to walk down with the children (and back) please let Debs know. All help is greatly appreciated. 

  Celebrations

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn: Acorn Class and Greta

Willow: Eddie and Gino

Hazel:  Heath and Alexander

Cedar: 

Rosewood: Dina and Josh

Cherry: Yasmin and Elynn

Oak: Lucienne and Lucas

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     413                 413

Seacole         466                 466

Hawking        475                 475

Shackleton    452                 452

 Home School Agreement

 In line with many schools, we have developed a new Home School Agreement, which was sent out to parents yesterday. This document sets out and clarifies what parents, children and the school should expect from each other. We are not asking anyone to sign this document but if you have any questions or concerns, please email Sarah Wheatman, Deputy Headteacher to discuss further. swheatman@bourn.cambs.sch.uk 

Parent Survey 2023/24

 Thank you to all parents and carers who completed the survey in the summer term. The summary of results is available on our website here. 

BSA Quiz Night 

The BSA are holding their popular Quiz Night again this year on 18 October (please note change of date). Ifyou would like to take part in this fun and enjoyable event, please book tickets through Parent Events.  

#Wake Up Wednesday Newsletter 

 This week's Computing newsletter is all about Instagram.

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

One Way System Reminder

 A reminder to all parents that as the roads around school are narrow and windy, we operate a one way system at school drop off and pick up times. Please can all traffic approach the school from Short Street (past the shop), continue down Hall Close and then right onto Riddy Lane past the school. 

We have been asked by a local resident to remind parents to park respectfully, not drive on the pavement and keep to the 20 mph speed limit. Thank you. 

 Book Bus

Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus on Thursdays after school this term. You are welcome to borrow a book or just browse. 

Please can all outstanding books be returned so the children can borrow new ones. Many thanks. 

Church Clean and Clear        10am 19 October

The Church in Bourn is holding a day of action in the Church and are appealing to anyone who cares about this historic building but doesn’t necessarily come to worship there. The aim is to clean areas in the church such as the children's area, ad also do some work in the churchyard. They have asked for as many volunteers as possible and will provide refreshments! Please bring any equipment you may need. Thank you. 

Bourn Primary Academy

20 September 2024

Bourn to Run

It was a sunny Sunday for Bourn to Run! Hundreds of runners joined the 3k or 10k route and we were all especially impressed by the fastest children from Bourn School! A huge well done to:

Stella - fastest KS1 girl

Henry - fastest KS1 boy

Enid - fastest KS2 girl 

William D - fastest KS2 boy

There was also a prize for the best fancy dress which was won by Sasha! 

It was a fantasic day for all concerned with food and drinks, relaxation sessions, henna and facepainting and an opportunity to soak in the atmosphere. 

This was the 17th Bourn to Run and it is hoped that the funds raised from this event will mean that in total £100,000 has been raised over the years. 

On behalf of the school I would like to thank Tara Watts and the Bourn to Run committee who did an amazing job of organising the whole event, everyone who helped on the day in any way and the sponsors of the event, including local businesses who provided raffle prizes. 

 School Council

Elections for the School Council have been taking place this week and School Councillors will be announced next week.   

#Wake Up Wednesday Newsletter 

 This week's Computing newsletter is all about QR Code scams. 

  Celebrations

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Willow: Aylin and Olivia

Hazel:  Ralph and Ritika

Cedar: Genevieve and Caelan

Rosewood: Kayla and Isla

Cherry: Rocco and Henry

Oak: Tilly and Joe

 House Captains

 We are currently in the process of electing House Captains. The year 6 children who would like to be a House Captain have made speeches to the school today and voting will soon take place. Once they have been elected, the merits for the term so far will be collected and announced in Community Assembly next Friday. 

BSA Class Reps

 The BSA are looking for Class Reps for Oak, Rosewood, Hazel, WIllow and Acorn Classes. The role of the Class Rep is to be a communication link between the BSA and the Class WhatsApp groups. The BSA will message class reps and ask them to put information on the class WhatsApp group, and encourage people to get involved in BSA events. It doesn't involve any meetings and can be done from the comfort of your own home! If you can help with this it would be very much appreciated. Please email catherine.byfield@yahoo.co.uk.   

Gardening Club

Last year, children in the Gardening Club went down to the allotments with Julie and Ailsa to plant pumpkins. We are pleased to hear that they are growing very well! 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

One Way System Reminder

 A reminder to all parents that as the roads around school are narrow and windy, we operate a one way system at school drop off and pick up times. Please can all traffic approach the school from Short Street (past the shop), continue down Hall Close and then right onto Riddy Lane past the school. 

We have been asked by a local resident to remind parents to park respectfully, not drive on the pavement and keep to the 20 mph speed limit. Thank you. 

 Book Bus

Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus on Thursdays after school this term. You are welcome to borrow a book or just browse. 

Please can all outstanding books be returned so the children can borrow new ones. Many thanks. 

Bourn Primary Academy

13 September 2024

Roald Dahl Day 

 Today we celebrated Roald Dahl Day. We have been reading Dahl books all week and today in assembly all the children heard the best of the Revolting Rhymes, 'Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf'. Children were able to dress up, wear or bring in an item relating to a character, or bring in a Roald Dahl book.  

The BSA ran a chocolate bar sale after school where children were able to find  a Golden Ticket and win a range of exciting prizes. Thank you to the BSA for organising the stall. 

Here we have Fantastic Mr Fox, an oompa loompa and Willy Wonka! 

What's New for 2024?

 At the Parent Welcome to the Year Ahead meeting last night, I gave a summary of 2023/24 and outlined the areas we will be working on in 2024/25. A copy of the slides is below.  

  Celebrations

This year, our weekly certificates will be for Values and Effort.

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

Acorn:   Acorn Class

Willow: Isaac and Ellery 

Hazel: Nolan and Paisley 

Cedar: Megan and Lydia

Rosewood: Poppy and William

Cherry: Sam and Charlotte

Oak: Robbie and Rosie

 One Way System Reminder

 A reminder to all parents that as the roads around school are narrow and windy, we operate a one way system at school drop off and pick up times. Please can all traffic approach the school from Short Street (past the shop), continue down Hall Close and then right onto Riddy Lane past the school. 

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

Individual Photos

A reminder that we will have individual school photographs on Thursday 19th September. Those children that would normally have PE on a Thursday (Cedar and Hazel) should come into school in full school uniform and bring in their PE kit with them.

Bourn Primary Academy

6 September 2024

Welcome Back

 It has been wonderful to see the children again, ready and excited for a new school year! They have enjoyed being in their new classrooms and getting to know their new teachers. They all seem to have grown so much over the holidays and lost a fair few teeth too! We have loved hearing what they all got up to in the holidays.

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

Welcome to our New Acorn Children and Families

The new Acorn children have started school this week and have looked so smart and grown up in their uniforms. We start with small groups so that the staff have lots of time to get to know each child, and give them as much attention as they need as they settle in to school. The children have explored the classroom and outside areas, the playground and the trim trail and are getting to know their new friends. They have all had a lovely time! 

Start of Term Reminders 

End of Day Collection forms - please complete and return these to the office

Flu Vaccination Consent - Please log in to the portal to complete the consent form for this

Medication - Please return any medication that needs to remain in school together with completed medical form

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES 

A reminder that the school day now starts at 8.45am when the register begins. The gates will open at 8.35am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time is now 3.15pm. 

Bourn Primary Academy

19 July 2024

Leavers' Day

 Today is the day we say goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 children as they move on to their secondary schools. Miss Hensleigh spoke about each child and the children shared their memories of their time at Bourn. The choir sang beautifully and there was hardly a dry eye in the house! 

We also said a fond farewell to some members of staff: Mrs Cox is retiring after 23 years of working at Bourn; Mrs Mackridge is leaving to train as a teacher; Miss Grist is leaving to pursue different career options and to get married; Mr French is continuing his career in sports and education but teaching adults; and Mrs Culley is leaving after 13 years at Bourn to specialise in writing teaching resources for modern foreign languages. (Look out for her on Oak National Academy teaching videos!) 

We will miss all the children and adults who are moving on, but we know they will all continue to grow and achieve great things! It has been great knowing and working with you all. 

Thank you

A school relies on so many different people to run in a smooth, efficient and caring way. There are some people who's work often remains in the background, but without their contribution, we would quickly fall apart!  Lesley, our Finance Manager, keeps us financially stable, orders everything we need, makes sure everything works as it should; Debs does a huge amount of administrative work that keeps the school running,  as well as being the warm welcome on the other end of the phone and in the office; Jason keeps everything working, fixes things and makes sure the building and grounds are safe and Fiona works her 'magic' around the school to keep everything clean! 

Thank you also to all the staff, whose dedication to improving the lives of all the children blows me away on a regular basis. 

Thank you to all our parents who are so supportive and make our work easier and more enjoyable. Together, we make the school the best place it can be for all the children. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone again on Thursday 5 September. 

Year 6 Play - The Rocky Monster Show

 Oak Class treated us all to a fantastic performance of The Rocky Monster Show this week! All the children shone in their performances and the whole play was excellently directed by Miss Hensleigh. Thank you to everyone who helped make this performance so memorable. Here are just a few photos of the play! 

Choir 

 The choir gave a performance to their parents of all the songs they have learned over the year. They sang beautifully as ever. 

Thank you again to Jo Davidson, who set up the choir this year and has achieved such a high standards with the children. 

 Diary Dates

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

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2024

A reminder that the school day changes from September. The gates will still open at 8.35am but the school day officially starts at 8.45am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time will be 3.15pm. 

Lost Property

 Any lost property left at school will be donated to the BSA (branded school items) or taken to charity shops for all other items. 

 Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about worry and anxiety.

House Points

The House that received the most house points this year are Hawking Class with a huge 6,956 points! 

Well done to Hawking House!

Here are the final totals:

Hawking      125                 6956

Pankhurst    144                 6416

Shackleton  153                 6315

Seacole        135                 6049 

Support over the Holidays 

Click the links below to access these websites

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 

Samaritans

 Young Minds

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

Bourn Primary Academy

12 July 2024

Year 6 SATS Results

We would like to congratulate our Year 6 children on their excellent SATS results. They worked so hard (as did Miss Hensleigh) and their efforts really paid off. 

 78% of our children gained the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, which puts Bourn in the top 11% of all schools nationally.  

16% of our children gained the higher standard in reading, writing and maths, which is more than double the figure nationally (7%). 

Further, more detailed information will be put on our website over the next week. 

 Multiplication Tables Check 

Children in Year 4 are required to sit a national Multiplication Tables Check. After lots of hard work and practice, the children in year 4 did really well, with 68% scoring full marks (compared to the national figure of 34%). This puts Bourn in the top 4% of schools nationally. 

Well done to Year 4 and to Mrs McWilliams on your hard work in ensuring children know their times tables, which is a skill for life. 

Cherry Community Challenge

 Cherry Class have demonstrated their passion for road safety through our Community Challenge.

They were concerned about numerous issues concerning road safety such as:

•People travelling too quickly •People parking where they shouldn't •People not crossing safely •

They researched road safety initiatives and even invited Des O'Brien, a local parish councillor to come in and talk to us about the traffic situation in Bourn. He said that lots of residents shared our worries and were concerned at the speed of some drivers. He also explained how they are trying to get a zebra crossing installed on one of the roads but not the one outside of the school. He explained that it takes a lot of campaigning with the council as many villages try to bid for money and permission to do the same thing – proving that road safety is a serious issue everywhere!

The children have produced a leaflet on road safety around school for parents and carers. 

End of Year Picnic

Parents and families are welcome to join us for the End of Year Picnic on the school field from 12 - 1pm. Keep your fingers crossed for a sunny day!   

Book Bus

 The book Bus will be open after school next week on Thursday. 

Children are welcome to take books home for the holidays. Please can you also have a look around your home to see if you have any of our books and return them to your child's class teacher or directly on Thursdays.  

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn:   Colby and Grace

Willow: Jacob and Phoebe

Hazel: Alexander and Immie

Cedar: Marcus and Emily 

Rosewood: Adrian and Forrest 

Cherry: Lucas and Robbie

Oak: Logan and Alex 

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     195               6272

Seacole         118              5914

Hawking        142               6831

Shackleton   203                 6162

Cedar Community Challenge 

 Class Cedar spent the afternoon at Merribourn day centre on Thursday this week. The children chatted to the visitors there, read to them and played games with them. They also entertained them with some of the songs from the year 3 & 4 performance and some of the children played musical instruments for them. Grace played a piece on the violin and Valentina and Ayden both played some music on the piano. The visitors seemed to really enjoy the children being there and really engaged with them. The children were given a big bag of sweets to share as we left. They thoroughly enjoyed their visit and lots of them asked if we could go back and visit again.  

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

 Diary Dates

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

* Date Change

NEW SCHOOL DAY TIMES FROM SEPTEMBER 2024

A reminder that the school day changes from September. The gates will still open at 8.35am but the school day officially starts at 8.45am.

Children are expected to be in the classroom by 8.45am. 

Pick up time will be 3.15pm. 

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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

Lost Property

 PLEASE LOOK THROUGH THE LOST PROPERTY BOX IN THE ENTRANCE HALL FOR ANY LOST ITEMS. ANYTHING LEFT WILL BE DONATED TO THE BSA AND CHARITY SHOPS AT THE END OF TERM. 

BSA Summer Fair 

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Summer Fair last Friday such a lovely event. From food to games to pony rides there was something for everyone and the children really enjoyed themselves. Thank you especially to Catherine and the BSA Committee for all the organisation behind the scenes! 

 Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about online trolling. 

Bourn Primary Academy

5 July 2024

Move Up Morning 

 All the children enjoyed spending the morning in their new class yesterday. They got to meet their new teachers, completed 'get to know you' activities, and also undertook a science investigation which all the children really enjoyed! 

New Cedar Class children being archaeologists by using tools to uncover fossilised bones!  

Hazel Class Trip

 Class Hazel enjoyed a fantastic trip to Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. They were so lucky to be able to spot living things in their natural habitats by pond dipping, pond building, minibeast hunting, otter holt building, nature crown making and bird watching! It was busy day and they loved being surrounded by nature and sharing our knowledge of the great outdoors. 

Thank you to the parent helpers on the day. 

Book Bus

 The book Bus will be open after school next week on Thursday and Thursday the week after. 

Children are welcome to take books home for the holidays. Please can you also have a look around your home to see if you have any of our books and return them to your child's class teacher or directly on Thursdays.  

 Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about gambling. A report from the Gambling Commission found that 40% of 11-17 year olds already had some experience of gambling. 

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn:   Gino and Felix

Willow: Catherine and Huxley 

Hazel: Hazel Class

Cedar: William B and Karisha

Rosewood: Wilf and Lauren 

Cherry: Nualla and Albert

Hazel Community Challenge 

 Hazel Class Community Challenge was a focus on 'green spaces and places'. This included finding out from a beekeeper how to look after bees, understanding the importance of looking after our green spaces and plants and trees. In collective worship today, the children explained that they were presenting each class with an Aloe Vera plant so that they would all have a green space. 

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

 Diary Dates

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

* Date Change

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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

Lost Property

 The lost property trunk is in the entrance hall, overflowing! Any items left at the end of term will be donated to the BSA (uniform items) or taken to charity shops. Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back!    

Bourn Primary Academy

28 June 2024

Values Ambassadors

 The staff have made their nominations for the Values Ambassador Awards for the Summer term. these are awarded to the children who have shown that they consistently demonstrate the Bourn Values. it is always difficult to make a decision as there are so many children who set such a good example.

The Values Ambassadors for this term are:

Acorn - Aylin

Willow - Nolan

Hazel - Luna

Cedar - Jessie

Rosewood - Cameron

Cherry - Finley

Oak - Vishnu

Congratulations to these children, we are very proud of you! 

Cedar Class Trip

 Cedar Class went on their school trip on Tuesday to Milton Country Park. The children navigated round the park using a map and a compass and really enjoyed finding all the control points along the way. They had a brilliant day in the sunshine and got some time to play at the playground after lunch. They were even treated to an ice lolly! 

Dynamos Cricket Tournament

On Thursday, Mr French took a team of children to the Dynamos Cricket Tournament. The team won all their matches and came first! Not only that, but they were nominated by children from other schools for the Spirit of the Games Award for being 'very supportive of each other and other team's players' , 'the entire team demonstrating teamwork and being incredibly polite'. Well done everyone and thank you to Mr French for organising this and to the parents who helped with transport. 

Gardening Club Visit to Bourn Allotments

Julie and Ailsa, who run our lunchtime Gardening Club invited us to visit the allotments in bourn, where the children planted lots of pumpkins, which need a lot more space than we have in our beds! Members of the Allotment Society helped the children plant them, and we also looked around the beautifully kept plots. The children were also very excited to meet Jack and Eddie's lovely chickens! 

Book Bus

 The book Bus will be open after school next week on Thursday.

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn:   Stanley and Aylin 

Willow: Emily and Beau

Hazel: Georgie and Alfred

Cedar: Ayden and Imogen C

Rosewood: Isaac and Henry 

Cherry: Jaxton and Mihika

Oak:  Tom and Annabel

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     146                  5907

Seacole          143                 5671

Hawking        149                 6506

Shackleton   142                  5821

CB23 Chess Tournament

 Two teams of children from Bourn took part in the CB23 Schools Chess Tournament, held at Monkfield Park Primary School on Wednesday. Each child played 4 matches of 15 minutes and whilst it was challenging, they really enjoyed the competition. It was the first time we had taken part in this competition and we all learned a lot! Well done to all who took part, and thank you to the parents who helped with transport. 

Acorn Community Challenge

Acorn and Willow class's  community challenge was collecting shoes for the charity Sal's Shoes, and we are very grateful to you all for your donations. We have now finished collecting and will be making arrangements to get the shoes transported to the charity ready to be shipped off to new homes and owners. Each pair of shoes needs a £1 donation to contribute towards costs. Thank you if you have already contributed. If you are able to make a donation to help with this you can do this on MCAS.

 Acorn Class would love to rehouse any pre loved clean and in good condition children’s sun/summer hats that you no longer need and if you have any children’s wellies that have been outgrown. 

Rosewood Community Challenge 

As litter leaders, Rosewood class did a litter pick around school on Wednesday morning.  Working together, they collected over 4kg of rubbish from the school grounds.  

 Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about promoting physical wellbeing.  

 Diary Dates

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

* Date Change

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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

Summer Fair - 5 July

The BSA Summer Fair will be held on Friday 5 July from 3.05pm to 5.30pm There will be a BBQ, cakes and an ice cream van and a bar!

This year there will also be pony rides and the obstacle course will be returning! 

There will be the usual games and also a few new ones! 

Don't forget to leave a bottle and a teddy in reception and to let your BSA rep know if you can help with a stall. 

Bourn to Run 

 Bourn to Run will take place on Sunday 15 September 2024, with a Toddler Dash, a 3k Fun Run and a 10k run. It is a great event for family, fun runners and serious runners who have an exciting 10k course. 

We usually have over half the school taking part and we encourage as many children as possible to join!

For more information click here!  https://bourntorun.com/ 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

Lost Property

 The lost property trunk is in the entrance hall, overflowing! Any items left at the end of term will be donated to the BSA (uniform items) or taken to charity shops. Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back!    

Bourn Primary Academy

21 June 2024

Acorn Class Assembly

 Acorn performed their class assembly this morning to a packed hall of parents! They sung many of their favourite songs and shared some of their writing after their school trip this week. They all did very well! 

Willow Class Trip

 Willow Class had a lovely day yesterday on their school trip to Hamerton Zoo! They saw lots of animals and learned about their diets and habitats.

Children's Photography Competition

The winners of the Bourn Photography Competition were announced today in assembly. There were over 130 photographs submitted and clearly there are some very keen and talented photographers in the school!

The photographs were judged anonymously by a panel of 3 judges, Mrs Latham, Miss Nutland and a professional photographer Jean-Luc Benazet. 

For each class there was a Winner and two Highly Commended. You can see the photographs here. 

The Winners are:  

Felix - Acorn

Sonny - Willow

Mia - Hazel

Imogen C - Cedar

Jerusha - Rosewood

Jonathan - Cherry

Jack - Oak

The Highly Commended were: 

Aylin and Jesse - Acorn

Nolan and Ritika - Willow

Megan and Finn - Hazel

Jessie and Imogen H - Cedar

Charlotte and Yasmin - Rosewood

Lucienne and Mihika -Cherry

Anna and Ava - Oak

We will put all the photographs on the website and will have copies of the winning photographs printed and displayed in school. 

Circus Time! 

The Circus came to Bourn this week, thanks to the BSA who organised this. On Monday evening there were 2 shows which were very well attended and there was also lovely food and drink available. On Tuesday, the children all took part in a circus skills workshop - which tested their perseverance and patience as the activities were quite tricky to get the hang of! the children absolutely loved it! 

 Thank you to the BSA and everyone who helped with the organisation of these two days, including the help with putting up and taking down the Big Top! 

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn:   Stella and Lorenzo

Willow: Harper and Eddie 

Hazel: Luna and Aurelia

Cedar: Kayla and Felix

Rosewood: Charlotte and Isla

Cherry: Lewis and Genesis

Oak:  Oak Class

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     156                5,761

Seacole          90                  5,528

Hawking        144                6,357

Shackleton   89                   5, 679

Sports Day 

  Sports Day took place on Wednesday is perfect weather. The new style format worked very well, with the children more involved for more of the time. The new 'howler throwing' event was also very popular! 

Children won points for their houses and the outcome was the closest we have ever had, with only 5 points separating the first and fourth places! The Year 6 relay races were the decider of the whole day. Well done to Hawking House!

A huge thank you to Mr French and Mrs Wheatman who spent so much time planning the new event to make it as enjoyable as possible. Thank you also for feedback and we will make some tweaks next year. Thank you also to the parent helpers on the day and to the BSA who provided refreshments. 

 Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about friendly competition. 

Book Bus

 The book Bus will NOT be open after school next week. 

 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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

Lost Property

 Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back!    

Bourn Primary Academy

14 June 2024

Willow Class Assembly

 Willow Class put on a wonderful assembly for the children and parents. They sang beautifully, played songs on the Boomwhackers, and recited and acted out the story of Where the Wild Things Are. They did really well and were given lots of applause! Well done Willow Class and thank you to Mrs Vajzovic and Mrs Benazet. 

Rock UK

 Oak Class went on their residential this week and had an amazing time! They have enjoyed many experiences such as: biking along beautiful trails, abseiling down a high wall and kayaking across a picturesque lake. They immersed themselves into every activity (including the ones with lots of mud!) and their impeccable manners were noted by all the staff working at Rock UK too. We are so very proud of all of them!

 Class Photos Tuesday

Please can all children come to school in their normal school uniform on Tuesday for the class photos, even if they have PE/Swimming on that day. 

Children's Photography Competition

This has now been judged and the winners will be announced in Collective Worship next Friday!  

Book Bus

 Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus after school on Thursday next week. 

 Bourn Flower and Produce Show 

Saturday 15 June is the Bourn Garden Club Annual Flower and Produce Show at 2pm at the Great Barn in Manor Farm. There are many competitions, including some for children: 

Garden flowers arranged in a jam jar, a drawing or a painting of a flower. Entries will be accepted at the Great Barn between 11 and 12 pm. 

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn:   Olivia and Amber

Willow: Ralph and Henry

Hazel: Emily and Theo

Cedar: Isla and Rafferty 

Rosewood: Severn and Elisha

Cherry: Simone and David

Oak: William 

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     368                5605

Seacole          352                5438

Hawking        263                6213

Shackleton   295                 5590 

Sports Day - Wednesday 19 June 9.15am

 This year we are doing things a little differently in honour of the Olympics! There will be 3 key sports taking place simultaneously.  The children will rotate around the different sport stations, with 2 classes being at each station at any time.  

Parents are invited to bring blankets/camping chairs and to base themselves in the centre of the field with the activities taking place on the edge. Children will be seated on the outer edge and we ask that although parents are free to rotate around the centre of the field, please do not approach the classes or individual children. 

We hope that you will enjoy this new version of Sports Day and your feedback will be welcome after the event. 

The school gates will re-open at 9am but please don't go on to the field before that as we will be setting up.

Mentor Visit

We had a visit from an athlete mentor called Alistair Patrick-Heselton. He was a Para-Olympic footballer.  He talked to the whole school in assembly about how he overcame a serious brain injury early on in his football career through perseverance and self belief. He taught the children that believing in themselves and giving 100% effort in all areas of life are the secret of success. 

 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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

BSA Circus! 

The circus is coming to Bourn School next week! There will be shows for parents and children on Monday at 3.30pm and 5.30pm, as well as food trucks (pizza and crepes) and a bar. Tickets can be bought at the village shop in Bourn. The children will have workshops on Tuesday which will be very exciting! 

Lost Property

 Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back!   

Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about Palworld. 

Bourn Primary Academy

7 June 2024

Art Exhibition

 We held an Art Exhibition last night where the art learning journey across the school was displayed. Parents and children alike enjoyed looking at work from all the different classes. 

Thank you for Miss Nutland for organising this. 

Quad Kids Athletics

 This week, children from year 5 took part in the South Cambs School Sports Partnership Quad Kids athletics competition. Our team competed brilliantly and came second of 19 schools! They enjoyed it hugely and represented the school well in their new competition PE tops! 

 Thank you to Mr French for organising and for the parents who helped with transport.

Children's Photography Competition

We have had a total of 139 entries for the Photography Competition! Thank you to all the children who took part. The Panel, made up of Miss Nutland, Mrs Latham and Jean-Luc Benazet (professional photographer) will be judging next week and the results will be announced the week after when Year 6 are back from their residential.

Book Bus

 Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus after school on Thursday next school week. 

Sports Day Volunteers

 If any parents are able to help at Sports Day, we would be very grateful! Please could you let Debs know by emailing the office. 

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn: Orla and Rex

Willow: Beau and William 

Hazel: Sylvie and Elliot

Cedar: Theo F and Iris

Rosewood: Yasmin and Jerusha

Cherry: Rosie and Driya

Oak: Sean and Poppy

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     128                 5237

Seacole          206                5086

Hawking       239                  6189

Shackleton   235                  5295

Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about pop-ups. 

Father's Day Breakfast

Today was the Father's Day Breakfast, organised by the BSA. It was well attended with lots of dads, grandads and children. Thank you so much to Jules from Aspens who came in to cook the delicious food, and thanks also to Catherine and Mimi and the BSA for organising such a lovely event. 

Swimming

 Swimming will start on Monday. We are still in need of a few more volunteers to help support with the lessons. If you are able to help, please contact Debs in the office. Thank you! 

Bourn Flower and Produce Show 

On Saturday 15 June is the Bourn Garden Club Annual Flower and Produce Show at 2pm at the Great Barn in Manor Farm. There are many competitions, including some for children: 

Garden flowers arranged in a jam jar

A drawing or painting of a flower. Entries will be accepted at the Great Barn between 11 and 12 pm. 

 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. You can email via the office. 

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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

Pankhurst Day 

Today was Pankhurst Day, celebrating Emmeline Pankhurst, a suffragette who fought for women's right to vote. The House Captains, Jack and Rishabh did a very informative presentation on assembly.  Children wore purple and green which were the suffragette colours of green and purple  exchange for a donation of £1 towards the House Captain's charity, the Marine Protection Society. These donations can be made on MCAS. 

Lost Property

 Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back!   

Bourn Primary Academy

24 May 2024

Year 3&4 Performance

 Children in Year 3&4 performed their Musical Extravaganza this week. They sang and danced to songs from musicals including The Sound of Music, Matilda, Annie and The Wizard of Oz. They received well-deserved rave reviews, such as this one below:

 It was such a pleasant evening to witness a wonderful performance- "Extravaganza". We thoroughly enjoyed the show. Thank you very much for your hard work with the children. Every aspect of the performance was amazing. It was so good to see the children performing with such confidence in front of a huge audience. We can imagine the dedication and effort it took to create such a fantastic show. 

 Well done to all the children and a special thank you to the staff who made this possible - Miss Nutland, Mrs McWilliams, Mrs Cox and Mrs Collins.

Children's Photography Competition

 Entries for the Children Photography Competition should be sent to office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk by Monday 3 June. The theme is Nature. This means they can take photographs of plants, animals, landscapes or other features of the earth, such as the sea, rivers etc. All photographs should be the children's own ideas and editing.

There will be a winner in each class. 

Acorn Class Trip 

Acorn Class had a brilliant trip to South Angle Farm. They saw lots of large animals like donkeys and pigs, stroked furry animals including a rabbit and guinea pig and were very brave when looking at spiders and even getting the chance at holding a snake!

Book Bus

 Simone and Heath Glennen will be opening the Book Bus after school on Thursday next school week. 

Pankhurst Day 

Please can children wear Pankhurst and suffragette colours of green and/or purple on Friday 7 June in exchange for a donation of £1 towards the House Captain's charity, the Marine Protection Society. 

  Celebrations

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

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

Acorn: Aylin and Eddie

Willow: Albie and Naomi

Hazel: Finn and Lilly

Cedar: Josh and Cedar Class

Rosewood: Tanmaya and Rosewood Class

Cherry: Miriam and Tristan

Oak: Lily-Mai and Yuyan

House Points

                      Weekly           Total 

Pankhurst     136                 5,109

Seacole          192                 4,880

Hawking        156                  5,850

Shackleton    88                   5,060

Wellbeing Newsletter

 This week’s newsletter, produced by The National College as part of their #WakeUpWednesday campaign is about healthy friendships and includes 10 top tips for encouraging healthy relationships.

Acorn Balanceability

They completed their balancability course during this half term. They practiced learning to balance, steer and control the bikes. There have been lots of fun games and they have developed their listening skills and had great fun!

Parent Helpers for Swimming

We will be starting swimming after half term. In order to keep the children as safe as possible, we always ask if there are any parents that could come and help supervise the children during the lessons. 

If you are able to help on a regular basis, please contact Debs on office@bourn.cambs.sch.uk 

Lost Property

 Please name your child's items of clothing because if they have a name in, they will always make their way back! 

 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 and life threatening allergies to the following items: peanuts, sesame, soya, hazelnuts, cobnuts, almonds, pistachio, cashew, walnuts and tahini (key ingredient in hummus). Please do not include these items, or food that contain these items in packed lunches or snacks. Please be aware that we will need to remove any food that contain these ingredients. This is for the safety of the children who have severe allergies. 

 End of Day Collection

 Please notify the office of any change to collection information for your child as soon as you are aware of this and before midday if possible.

 Cambridge Nature Festival

Cambridge Nature Festival runs from 25 May to 30 June. There are lots of interesting and exciting activities to take part in including bat punt safaris, pond dipping, nature films and more. 

Find out more at www.cambridgenaturenetwork.org/naturefestival