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Friday 9 March 2018

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B r u n s w i c k P a r k P r i m a r y S c h o o l

     

       

e-Newsletter no. 25

This month's Focus Value is KindnessDear Parents and Carers

What a fortnight it’s been!  Who would have thought that only last week we were struggling

through (or enjoying) snow?  Our school community is made of strong stuff, so we kept calm

and carried on as normal, including celebrating World Book Day on 1 March.  Parental turnout

and support was excellent despite the freezing weather, and participation in the event was

the best it has ever been.  Children from right across the school stayed behind with their

families for the FoBs Storytelling led by Christina Huszar, our Reading Leader, and ably

supported by her Dalmatians and Camberwell Library.  This Newsletter is full of a selection of

photos from the day, and show not only that Reading is Power, but Reading is Fun!

By happy coincidence, Lorna Farrant our new librarian started work at Brunswick on World

Book Day.  She worked for many years in Brent Public Libraries and has a wealth of

experience and wisdom to bring to us.  She is running our libraries and from next week will

work with groups and classes to continue to improve reading standards and increase interest

and enthusiasm for reading across the school.  We also have a fabulous new Receptionist

called Eden Saint Claire whose calm efficiency is helping the School Office run smoothly.  I

know you will make both Lorna and Eden very welcome.

Parents and carers of pupils in Year 6 have now received their offer of a secondary school

place for their children.  I am delighted to report that more pupils than ever before have

received one of their offer preferences.  If you need any advice or support following the

receipt of your offer, please contact me or Mrs Inniss-Griffith via the School Office.

Periodically we survey parents and carers to gather their views of the school so we can use

them to continue to improve it.  The link to the latest survey is on the home page of our

website www.brunswickparkprimary.co.uk.  It is extremely short; the more responses we

receive the more valuable it is to improve provision for the children.  I thank you in advance

for your help and support in completing it by 29 March 2018.

Finally, the Beast from the East did not get us, but Thames Water’s burst pipes did.  Thank

you very much for your patience and understanding on Monday when we were forced to

close the school for the day as it had no water supply due to 3 burst water mains in the

immediate area.  Your swift reaction to our alert message was much appreciated.  These

are sent out to everyone registered on ParentMail.  A tiny number of parents and carers did

not receive it; if you are not registered on ParentMail please see the School Office Staff

who will help you.

With best wishes for a peaceful and enjoyable weekend.

Susannah Bellingham

Head Teacher

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Thank you for celebrating the

Power of Reading with us!The children, staff and FoBs did us proud on World Book Day, despite the snow.  We

spent the day celebrating the enjoyment reading brings, and ended it with group

storytelling, performance poetry and much-needed refreshments.  Bookmarks were

on display, and the children received a WBD Voucher; don't forget to spend it! 

Warm thanks go to you and everyone involved on the day, and particular thanks go

to Miss Huszar, Brunswick's Reding Leader (aka Cruella De Ville), who together with

her 6A Dalmatians made the event go with even more of a swing.  Photos below....

Years 3 and 4

The next Dr Who

Year 2

Our fabulous staff - we love a dress

up - including the extremely

mischievous Little Miss Naughty and

the very aptly named Mr Bump.

Mr Tickle

Little Red Riding Hood and her Granny and the formidable Years 5 & 6 teachers

Change 4 Life's Family First magazine is available online. 

Please use one of the addresses below to access a digital copy. 

The more you like and share its Facebook page the more chances

Brunswick Park has to win sports equipment!

Family First Magazine link: http://www.familyfirst.co.uk/ff_mag/

Family First Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/familyfirstuk

And all the Harry Potter characters together!

Booster Classes for Year 6 pupils start on

Wednesday 14 March after school.  Parents

and Carers have been contacted separately

about these, so if you have missed the letter,

please contact the School Office for

another.  It is expected that all children

attend these classes to ensure they are as

well-prepared as possible for their

forthcoming SATs in May.

Just Enough UK - Preventing RadicalisationYears 5 and 6 were lucky enough to take part in ‘Just Enough UK’s’ information packed workshop on

preventing radicalisation. Unsurprisingly, our oldest pupils handled this complex issue very well.

Through drama, discussion and questioning, they were able to build on the skills and British Values we

foster at Brunswick Park as well as developing strategies for creating social cohesion between people

of all backgrounds. The children all had amazing ideas about the universal teachings of all religions;

respect, kindness, love and peace, as well as the influential impacts of how social media can be used

for both good and bad. They looked at figures throughout history such as Martin Luther King, Malala

Yousafzai, Rosa Parks, and Mahatma Gandhi who all used their ‘Voice’ against violence and not only

communicated their message to the world peacefully but in doing so, changed it! Most importantly,

our pupils have been given the tools to ensure that they can remain safe and use their VOICE in our

ever-changing world - and they had fun doing it! 

Year 6 Booster Classes

Parents' Evenings Sharing Assemblies

Breakfast Club Charge Increase

This term's Parents' Evenings are on

Monday 26 March 15:45 - 17:00

and

Tuesday 27 March 17:00 - 19:00

Appointments are arranged via

ParentMail.  If you need help with

this, please see Victoria in the

School Office.

This Half Term's remaining Sharing

Assemblies are:

YEAR 4:         Wednesday 21 March

                      at 12:10

RECEPTION:  Thursday 29 March

                      at 13:00

As the school's finances continue to be squeezed by

Government cuts to Education Funding, sadly we are no

longer able to subsidise the cost of 

Breakfast Club to the same extent as we have

done up until now.  As of 16 April the weekly charge

for Breakfast Club is £2.50 per child, payable

on Tuesdays at the Office.  More details will follow by letter.

The Beast from the East!  (By Reception)

School Meal Tasting for Parents

and Carers

Parents and Carers are warmly invited to

taste food from the new School Lunch

Menu, devised in association with ISS and

helped by the children, and approved by

nutritionists and dietitians, on:

Tuesday 17 April at 2.30pm in the

Brunswick Bistro.

Please report to the School Office at

2.20pm to sign in and collect a Visitor's

badge.

The new menu begins for the children on 6

April, and you will receive a copy this term.

Reminders to all Parents and Carers

Correct School Uniform:

Please ensure your child comes to school in the correct

uniform. All children must wear black shoes, black or

grey school trousers or skirts and socks and Hijabs

should be plain white, black or grey.

Punctuality:

Please ensure your child arrives to school on time every

day; arriving late is embarrassing and missed learning

time affects achievement and stops your child from

reaching his or her potential.

Parking:

Please park carefully when dropping off and collecting

your children. Parking carelessly puts children at risk.

Wardens patrol for the children's safety and welfare.

Safeguarding Information

The designated team for

Safeguarding at Brunswick Park

Primary is

Susannah Bellingham

Fiona O’Malley and

Andrea Inniss-Griffith.

If you have any concerns about

any child, please contact us.

We are committed to

Safeguarding all children and

members of our school community

and take all concerns seriously.

Right to Reply:

09/03/18: Please email the address below to give us constructive

suggestions or comments, including your name and your child’s class.

Thank you.

For your information, key school policies are available on request from the School Office and can be downloaded

from the school Website under the ‘Our School’ tab.

Please check the website for further details about what children have been doing and learning in school.

Missed a newsletter? All newsletters are available for download from the School Website under the ‘News’ tab.

http://www.brunswickparkprimary.co.uk

Whole School Attendance Target = 97%

Attendance Update

The snow affected our attendance last week, but congratulations to

Class 3B with 96.82% and Class 6B with 96.79%!  Well done!

Whole School Attendance for W/B 26.2.18:  91.39%

office@ brunswickpark.southwark.sch.uk