

Dear Parents and Carers,
I begin with thanks and congratulations to our Year 6 pupils, who took their SATs in reading, maths and spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) last week. They tried their best, and stayed calm and focused whilst they told the papers everything they have learned. We are all very proud of them. Results are made available to schools on 9 July 2024.
As this half term comes to an end, we look forward to the final one of this academic year, when so many events are planned for the children to enjoy. Year 6 pupils begin their intensive swimming tuition on Tuesday 11 June – 12 hours in the pool over 4 weeks at the STAC – during which the children make excellent progress as beginners and improvers. We aim for all our children to leave primary school able to swim a minimum of 25m and perform safe self-rescue; essential skills for life and staying safe.
There are assessments too, beginning on 3 June in Year 4 with the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC), followed by the Phonics Screening Check in Years 1 and 2 from 10 June. Year 1 teacher Hanna Tattersall has gone the extra mile to make an excellent video to support parents and carers in preparation for the PSC, which can be accessed via the QR code and web link in this newsletter and in the letter sent to parents and carers earlier this week.
Year 1 pupils have chosen to are make and sell lemonade this week in aid of UNICEF. The ground floor smells positively Mediterranean. Please look out for them on X (Twitter) and support them if you can by buying a cup.
And finally, I wish you a peaceful and enjoyable half term break with your families. See you again on Monday 3 June, and at the BPFA’s International Day on 7 June.
Best wishes
Susannah Bellingham
Head Teacher