School Newsletter : 21 March 2025

Get Snapped Reading & WIN a £5 Book Fair voucher! 

Our annual book fair will take place from Friday 28th March to Friday 4th April. To create a buzz around it there will be a competition from Nursery to Year 6 to promote our children’s love of reading and the vast number of reading opportunities that we all have in our daily lives.

To enter the competition, all pupils need to do is to send in a photograph of themselves reading anything – a favourite book, comic, recipe, menu, instructions, signs etc – and anywhere, at home, at play, or even out and about.

All photographs will be displayed in classrooms and reading areas around school and all submissions will be put into a draw to win a £5 Book Fair voucher! There are 5 vouchers to be won, and the lucky winners will be announced in assembly on Monday 24th March.

Due to the large numbers of photos we hope to receive, we would really appreciate it if photographs could be printed off and brought into class. If this is not possible, photos can be emailed to office@burdettcoutts.co.uk

We look forward to seeing all your lovely photos, and thank you for your support.

Spring has sprung! 

Although it has been cooler this week, the🌼daffodils are blooming and the cherry blossoms 🌸 🌺  are looking lovely around our streets and parks. Although maybe not so much fun if you suffer from hayfever!

Our Easter Bonnet competition is launching on Monday, so fire up your imagination and get crafting.

Parents, please only provide essential assistance to your child’s Easter Bonnet design. As before there will be a Parent Entry table again, so please feel free to join in with the fun, by submitting your own Easter Bonnet so you can work along side your child.

Happy Crafting 🙂 🐣

Reception had a fantastic visit to Vauxhall City Farm last week, where they took part in a fascinating Mini Beast Workshop before exploring the farm on a self-guided tour. During the workshop, the children worked together to create habitats for mini beasts using natural materials they found around the farm. This hands-on activity encouraged them to think about what different creatures need to survive and thrive, an important link to our learning about animals this term.

The trip ties beautifully with our core text, Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis. Just like the children in Bog Baby learn how to care for their mysterious creature, Reception are exploring how to look after real-life “bug babies” and understand the importance of respecting and protecting nature. The children were thoroughly engaged throughout the day, asking thoughtful questions and showing so much care and curiosity — a true reflection of their growing connection to the natural world!

We are thrilled to announce that once again, we have registered to participate in Run Kids Run on Sunday 8th June 2025 in Battersea Park. Run Kids Run is a registered charity helping primary school communities connect with long term corporate benefactors, through a fun running event that promotes a healthy body and mind, while fundraising for our school!

How does it work?
All pupils from Nursery to Year 6 can register to compete in this fundraising event. Nursery & Reception will complete a 1km run, with a parent, and Years 1 – 6 will complete a 2km run. Older siblings can also take part, making it a fun day for all the family.

Then get training and fundraising! After the Easter Break, we will offer an in-school (for pupils only) running club as part of the Summer Term Extended School Day Menu of options. A Just Giving page will also be set up, making donations and sponsorships easy for everyone.

Then on Sunday 8th June, bring your child/ren to Battersea Park from 2 – 4pm. The children will run their races and on completion, will receive an exclusive medal and healthy snack.

You can seek sponsorship from as many friends, family & neighbours as possible, as every donation will go towards raising funds for our school.

Official registration forms will be online following the Easter Break but in the meantime, a preliminary sign-up sheet will be in school office from Monday 24th March. This is for parents/pupils to indicate their intention to participate, as well as to let us know how many are attending the running club after the Easter Break.

Our Corporate Sponsor:
In 2024, when we were selected to join this wonderful initiative, we were partnered with OPLM (Old Park Lane Management).

Like us, they are excited to be working in collaboration with our school community to bring about positive changes, through a vibrant and ambitious partnership for the benefit of the young people and wider groups who live in our local community.

OPLM will be supporting us with various whole-school projects, starting with School Council visits to their Millbank construction site, and a collaborative art project to design images for the hoarding, plus other opportunities for our pupils’ artwork to take centre stage!

Their representatives will be leading a whole-school assembly before the Easter break, where they will introduce themselves, their roles, industry and the construction project they’re currently working. We will keep you updated, as projects and visits develop and take place.

Please ensure that all children wear a jacket to school, and have a hat. Gloves and scarves are optional, but are highly recommended as it starts to get much colder.

All pupils should now be wearing their full winter uniform and no longer in their summer uniform options, including PE uniform.

Please ensure all items of clothing including jumpers and sweaters are named!

Many thanks for your continued support.

Year 2 have been working as Scientists this term, to explore the topic of Animals, including Humans. They began by learning about animal young and comparing them to adults, observing how animals change and grow over time. They were introduced to the life cycles of several common animals, including humans, and looked closely at how humans change as they grow, drawing on their own experiences and observations. Children also learnt about the three basic needs for animal survival – water, food, and air. They applied this knowledge, along with research from secondary sources, to suggest thoughtful ways to care for pets. To conclude the unit, children will explore healthy lifestyles, discussing the importance of exercise, healthy eating and hygiene. They will develop their ‘working scientifically‘ skills by investigating how exercise affects the body and understanding why handwashing is essential for good health.