BLPS Reading Rocks Newsletter Autumn 1 2022

Hi Everyone,

Here are the dates we have so far for this term;

Monday 19th September: Bank holiday, school closed.

Friday 21st October: Break up for half term

Tuesday 8th November: Flu Immunisation am

Thursday 17th November: Target setting Day

Friday 18th November: “Inset Day” school closed

Tuesday 6th December: Matinee performance & Evening performance of

pantomime

Wednesday 7th December: Y1-6 to Gala theatre

Friday 9th Dec: Reception performance

Christmas Jumper Day

Tuesday 13th December: Nursery performances am & pm

Wednesday 14th December Nursery parties

Thursday 15th December: Reception parties

Tuesday 20th Dec: Break up

Thank you.

Hi Everyone,

Well, what a year, but we’ve made it! A huge well done to all our children this year who have settled back into school exceptionally well after the pandemic, and who have made tremendous progress.

Thank you to all or wonderful staff who have taught and supported all our children to ensure they can be the best they can be.

I would like to wish Mrs Perry all the very best as she makes her life-changing move to New Zealand, thank you to her for all she has done for Bullion Lane.

Mrs Cook, one of our lunchtime supervisors is retiring, thank you to her for all her hard work and commitment she has shown towards Bullion Lane, and wishing her a happy retirement.

I also wish Miss Gaddes, good luck as she starts another job in September, she has been a great asset to our school over the last year.

Mr Gardner – CONGRATULATIONS! He is getting married over the summer so wishing him and his wife a wonderful day.

I hope everyone has a lovely holiday and we’ll see you back at school on Tuesday 6th September.

Hi Everyone,

Here are the key dates for the term. More information about some of them, will follow nearer the time.

Monday 2nd May: Bank Holiday (school closed)

Monday 9th May: Y6 SATs week (KS1 SATs to follow)

Friday 20th May: Day off for Jubilee (school closed)

Thursday 26th May: Jubilee Tombola (more info to follow)

Friday 27th May: Dress in red, white & blue for Jubilee

Monday 30th May: Half term week

Monday 6th June: Y1 Phonics Screening week

Y4 Multiplication Check (over 3-week period)

Wednesday 8th June: Parents of new Reception children in pm

Thursday 9th June: Class photos

Thursday 16th June: Sports Day-am Rec/KS1, pm KS2 (more info to follow)

Friday 24th June: Inset day (school closed)

Tuesday 12th July: Performing Arts Club: 1.45pm Matinee & 5pm Evening performance

Friday 15th July: Reports out to parents

Thursday 21st July: 9.30am Leavers Assembly
Break up for the holidays.

Hi Everyone,
I hope you have all managed to enjoy half term.
This message is to let you know officially, that Mrs Lloyd will be retiring at the end of this term.
Mrs Lloyd has been an extremely valuable part of Bullion Lane for 26 years, playing a tremendous part in all aspects of school life, and will be a huge miss.
Firstly, I would like to thank her for the dedication and commitment she has shown towards all the children that have been in her care. Mrs Lloyd has not only been an outstanding teacher but also someone who has played a key role in the lives of many who were vulnerable or needed extra support. Children are always made to feel special and cared for, ensuring they are happy and confident after speaking to her. Parents are also extremely appreciative of the hours of support she has given them.
Mrs Lloyd has not only been a positive role model and a huge support to the staff, but being a great team member, she has also brought energy, fun and laughter to the staff room. The time she has given, and her enthusiasm, enables staff to share their thoughts with her knowing that she will give help or advice if necessary.
From my point of view, it has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work with Mrs Lloyd. She is a true professional and I couldn’t have wished for a better Deputy to work with.
She is reliable, loyal and our identical thought processes (most of the time!), and humour have ensured that we have being able to work extremely well together and made significant improvements to make this school as great as it is now.
She is not only a great work colleague but also a true friend who I will miss and who I am sorry to see go. I wish her all the very best for the future, and hope that she has a long and happy retirement.

Hi Everyone,

Well, what a half term it has been! The children have settled well and have been working really hard.

It is World Book Day on Thursday 3rd March so a homework activity has been sent home where children have been asked to design a book cover for their favourite book. Children can also come to school dressed as their favourite character on that day.

Have a lovely holiday!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome back! Here are the key dates for this term.

Friday 18th February: Break up for half term

Friday 18th March: School closed for teacher training

Friday 8th April: Break up for end of term (Target Setting day)

School begins again on Monday 25th April.

Miss S Barningham

Hi Everyone!

Cinders!
Very well done to all children in our Performing Arts club. The performance of Cinders was fantastic. Everyone was professional, enthusiastic and made everyone laugh.

Reception Sing-a-Long
Well done to all Reception children who sang their hearts out at the outdoor sing-along. It was lovely to hear those well-known songs again!

Nursery Stay and Play
Thank you to those parents who came into Nursery to play and join in with their child to see what they were learning about.

Christmas Jumper Day
Everyone looked very festive on Christmas Jumper day where we raised £159.45 for Save the Children

Gala theatre
All children in Y1-Y6 had a fantastic time at the Gala theatre where we watched the pantomime, ‘Robin hood.’ The behaviour of the children was impeccable.

New College Pantomime
Children in Y3-Y6 enjoyed ‘A Christmas Carol,’ which was the pantomime provided by New College students. It was enjoyed by all who watched it.

Hi Everyone,

I just want to let you all know the news regarding Ms Middleton. Sadly, she has had to leave Bullion Lane as she has been suffering from Long-Covid for the past year, and unfortunately, she is still unwell.

I would like to thank Ms Middleton for the years of dedication she has given to this school. She is an outstanding teacher whose commitment to all aspects of school life has been invaluable. She has been a huge support to the staff as well as the children. Her musical talents permeated through the school with the many clubs, choirs and concerts she organised and ran, resulting in many confident, happy children that took part in them.

It has been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to work with her, and she will be a tremendous miss. I wish her all the very best for the future and I hope that her health begins to improve soon.

Hi Everyone,

Well, we have made it to half term! It has been lovely to have some form of normality back into school again. Performing arts and football club have started and we have had a successful ‘Crack the Code,’ sponsored event with the money raised going towards our theatre visit and Nursery/Reception parties.

The children have participated in some well-being workshops which were very successful.

Lambton class also provided the school with a Halloween ‘pop-up shop’ which went down a treat!