School Newsletter : 17 October 2025

Our Autumn term Parent Teacher Meetings will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Parents can book their meeting slots from 09:30 on Monday 6th October via the Arbor App.

Each appointment slot is 15 minutes long. The first 5 mins are set aside for you to look at, discuss with and comment on your child’s work before meeting with the class teacher.

Please remember to complete the feedback slip provided, before you meet with your child’s class teacher.

If you experience any problems signing up on the Arbor App, please contact a member of the school office team, who will be happy to assist you.

A polite reminder for upcoming end of half-term events:

• Monday 20th October: All class projects are due and need to be brought into school. These will be on display in the first floor hall for parents and pupils to view during Parents Evening on Thursday 23rd October.
• Thursday 23rd October: Parents Evening meeting will take place in the Ground Floor Hall. Please sign up via Arbor or speak to the admin staff in the school office.
• Thursday 23rd October: Last day of the Autumn 1 Half-Term for ALL pupils.
• Friday 24th October: INSET day. School will be closed to ALL pupils.

Monday 13th October: Year 4 Trip to the British Museum:

Year 4’s trip to the British Museum was an exciting exploration into the world of Roman Britain. We learnt From the archeological experts about the ideas that the Romans spread around Britain after they left in 411 AD. We looked at real artefacts that are kept in the Museum, from the Winchester Hoard of jewellery to Stone Age clay pots. Make sure to ask us about all the different foods that we wouldn’t have if it weren’t for the Roman – we can certainly name plenty!

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Happy Friday everyone. It’s hard to believe that next week is our last week of school before the Autumn (October) Half-Term holiday!

It has been another busy week in school, with lots of activities taking place in and out of classes.

I was lucky enough to visit Year 6 several mornings this week. They’ve been busy completing a set of assessments, and were so focused and applied themselves really well to the tasks. I also tried my best and I was proud I remembered to wait quietly until everyone had finished.

Although I think I may have fallen asleep while waiting 🐶

I have also been out in the playgrounds – the weather has been amazing with no wet play which has meant we have all been out enjoying time to run about and play with our friends.

Last weekend I went to Forty Hall where the 🍁 autumn leaves were amazing and falling like gentle rain into the stream which I had lots of fun splashing about in 🐶

I have to share how intrigued I am as LOTS of boxes have been arriving in the KS2 playground. Along with the KS2 pupils, I can’t wait to see all the new layout and play equipment for the KS2 playground when we get back after the autumn Half-Term holidays 🙂

Have a great weekend and see you all on Monday.

Love Biscuit x  🐶

Please ensure that your children are wearing the correct school uniform to school each day. It is important that all pupils are also wearing the correct school shoes – which are black shoes, and not trainers.

The Autumn/Winter term uniform options for pupils in Nursery to Year 6 are:

Please find here the agreed term dates set by our school’s Governing Body for the upcoming academic year, starting September 2025.

Please remember that holidays will not be authorised during the school term, and that all children should be in school (on time) every day.

Alternatively, you can click on the image thumbnail on the right to view the PDF (please note this will open in a new window) or you can click on the link below:

• Burdett-Coutts & Townshend Foundation CE Primary School Term Dates 2025-2026 >

This week, the Preschool have been celebrating the beauty of autumn! They explored the changing season through creative leaf crafts, painting real leaves in bright, vibrant colours and adding a touch of sparkle with glitter. The children loved experimenting with textures and colours while chatting about the falling leaves and crisp autumn air. Their beautiful creations are now displayed around the room, bringing a warm and colourful autumnal glow to our space.

This week in RE, Nursery discussed the special people in our lives, focusing on their families. Sparking lovely group discussions, the children shared who is important to them and why. They also used a range of creative materials to make houses and added their family members inside. It was wonderful to see them proudly talking about their loved ones. This activity helped the children understand the importance of family, love, and belonging.

This week, Reception have been enjoying their new story, Tree by Britta Teckentrup. The children loved the colourful illustrations, especially those of the animals living in and around the tree. We have been exploring autumn, winter and spring, noticing and discussing how the world changes and adapt with the seasons – like the clothes we wear and the foods we eat. We also touched on how the changing seasons affect the animals and the tree itself. It has been wonderful to see the children so curious and excited to learn about the world around them!

This week, Year 1 have been artists and exploring the power of lines in Art. Using bold colours, shapes, and patterns, the children experimented with how lines can create movement, texture, and energy in their work. Their creativity shone through as they painted vibrant, expressive pieces full of joy and imagination. We are so proud of their focus, enthusiasm, and growing confidence as young artists — our hallway has never looked brighter!

As Historians, Year 6 have been learning about the important role animals played during the First World War. They began by sharing what they already knew and discussing the different sources of information that have helped us understand animals’ involvement. The pupils discovered how horses, pigeons, dogs, elephants, camels and even cats were used for transport, communication and to support morale on the front line. One of the highlights was learning about Sergeant Stubby, a heroic dog who served alongside American soldiers. Stubby was known for warning troops of gas attacks, locating wounded soldiers, and even capturing a German spy in the trenches – earning him the rank of sergeant. His bravery and loyalty made him a symbol of hope and courage for the soldiers he served with. The pupils carried out their own research into the different roles animals played and took part in discussions about the advantages and disadvantages of relying on animals during the war.