Congratulations to Bianca in 6HW, our February Star for Kindness. Bianca was chosen by Miss Smith.
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Ms Scoot Award for Effort – February
Congratulations to Emily in 5JW, our February winner of the Ms Scoot Award for Effort.
Emily was chosen by Mr Sanders.
Headteacher’s Message – 02.03.18
Thank you for bearing with us this week, through what has been a very unpredictable and bitterly cold few days. It is always difficult to pre-empt and react efficiently to ever-changing weather forecasts and we appreciate that we won’t have been able to fully accommodate everybody’s family, work and childcare arrangements but we hope that we have not caused too much uncertainty or inconvenience.
Despite yesterday’s freezing temperatures, lots of children and staff came to school dressed as their favourite book characters to celebrate World Book day. Thank you parents for your support in ensuring that your children looked fantastic! Photos will follow in next week’s newsletter.
On Wednesday, the NSPCC led assemblies with all pupils and staff as part of their ‘Speak out. Stay safe’ programme. Pupils were introduced to the NSPCC mascot Buddy and learnt about their rights as children: to speak out and be heard, to be safe and to get help when they need it. They were also reminded about the trusted adults they can turn to when worried and were taught the childline number: 08001111.
Next week, we are supporting National Careers week with a range of visitors and demonstrations across the school, focused on informing pupils about a range of jobs and careers and raising their aspirations. Many of you have volunteered your time to help inspire our pupils which is much appreciated and we hope that you enjoy your time with us. Follow this link to find out more about this national event. http://nationalcareersweek.com/ We look forward to seeing what your children will be dressed-up in as their future selves in their chosen careers on Friday.
DSPL is a partnership approach where parents, carers, staff and external professionals work together to ensure that there is a range of provision and support services available in their local community. Bowmansgreen is part of DSPL7. The DSPL7 website provides valuable information and signposts parents to a range of resources, particularly around supporting children and young people with their social, mental, emotional health and SEND. I would encourage you to take a look, by following the link below: http://www.dspl7.org.uk/
Reader of the Week & Author of the Week
Congratulations to:
Readers of the week
KS1 – Curtis (Rec JD)
KS2 – Mikail A (3S)
Authors of the week
KS1 – Anna (1H)
KS2 – Taybah (4B)
Parent Workshops
This term’s parent workshops take place on the dates shown below between 9.00am and 10am. All parents are welcome and are encouraged to come along if you can.
Tuesday 13th March – Inspiring Girls (if you have older or younger daughters, this one is for you!)
Tuesday 27th March – Computing
Sports News from Mr Sanders – 02 03 18
Boys B v Aboyne Lodge
The boys B football team played the last league match of the season against Aboyne Lodge, who were at the top of the league. The game started well for Bowmansgreen as their quick attacking breaks and pressure kept the Aboyne keeper busy without having the luck to score the first goal. Defensively Dylan and Adam were solid in protecting Taye plus with Owen, Jack and Andrew working tirelessly in midfield trying to provide decent service to Zeph, it looked very promising indeed. Aboyne Lodge did take the lead two minutes before half time, as the lively forward rode one challenge and then smashed the ball past Taye into the top corner. Half time arrived and although behind by one goal, Bowmansgreen were still in the game.
The 2nd half was totally different and Bowmansgreen took control of the match. On came Evan and Tobi to freshen things up. It was soon 1-1 as Zeph collected the ball on the right hand side and then shot across the keeper into the far corner. It was a special goal. From then on, it was end to end and Taye had to be alert twice and sharp off his line to thwart Aboyne from taking the lead again. Tobi was constantly involved in the game as his pace caused all sorts of problems. After going close three times, it was forth time lucky as he found himself one on one with the keeper and managed to toe poke the ball into the net. The score could have been more comfortable for Bowmansgreen but for the ball narrowly missing the post several times. Overall it was a fantastic performance from the team and probably the best of the season so far.
Squad – Taye, Dylan, Adam, Jack, Andrew, Zeph, Owen, Evan and Tobi.
Boys A v Cunningham Hill
The boys played Cunningham Hill in the biggest game of the season so far, with so much depending on the result. Cunningham Hill would win the league if they won and Bowmansgreen would move level on points with them at the top of the league. The first half was very tight with very few chances at either end. Bowmansgreen had lost 6-1 in the away fixture and were determined not to have the same score line again. Tommy and Ollie were pressing as high as they could, and when in possession, were looking for the runs of James.
Alfie, Isa and Freddie were steadfast in protecting Taye in goal and gave the free scoring Cunningham forward no real clear cut chances. After being so tight and compact in the first half, the first goal came after 30 seconds in the 2nd half. Unfortunately it came for Cunningham Hill as they took the lead from a goal mouth scramble and the forward was quickest to pounce on the loose ball to toe poke the ball past Taye. Bowmansgreen fought hard and battled gamely, Laila had come on for her first boys game and was a constant thorn for the Cunningham defence. Bowmansgreen were pushing forward for the equaliser, the decisive 2nd goal came from a fast Cunningham Hill counter attack. The final score was 2-0 to Cunningham Hill, but an improved and impressive performance against the league winners was a huge positive and shows how far this team has come. With one more game to play, there is plenty to play for as 2nd place in a very tough league is still up for grabs.
Squad – Taye, Isa, Alfie, Freddie, Tommy, Ollie, James, Jack and Laila
Attendance
KS1 Rec – WR
KS2 3D
Parent Workshops
This term’s parent workshops take place on the dates shown below between 9.00am and 10am.
All parents are welcome and are encouraged to come along if you can.
Tuesday 27th February – First Aid for Parents (If you have pre-booked online)
Tuesday 13th March – Inspiring Girls (If you have older or younger daughters, this one is for you!)
Headteacher’s Message – 23.02.18
Welcome back!
This morning’s celebration assembly saw the first Author and Reader of the week trophies handed to Amelia, Ruby, Ava and Harry. These will be presented on a weekly basis and pupils are able to take their hard-earned trophies home for the weekend, returning them to school by the following Tuesday. From next week, there will also be a mathematician from each Key Stage recognised for their effort, achievement or success in maths.
Please be reminded that pupils are not allowed to bring mobile phones into school. We appreciate that an increasing number of pupils in Key Stage 2 have phones but they can present additional challenges for staff in terms of safeguarding, monitoring their usage and keeping them secure. If your child is an independent traveller in Y5 or Y6, and you would like them to walk to and from school with their phone, please notify the school of this, in writing. Your child will then be expected to present their phone to the school office each morning and it will be locked away safely. It is then your child’s responsibility to collect their phone from the office, at the end of the school day. We hope that you understand and appreciate the need to be very firm about this rule.
This year, World Book Day takes place on Thursday 1st March. All pupils are invited to dress up as a book character to help promote and celebrate books and reading for this national event. On Monday, the author Paul Strickland is visiting Bowmansgreen as part of the world Book Day celebrations. He will lead an assembly workshop for all pupils before working with pupils in KS1 throughout the morning.
Our first ‘book swap’ event will take place on Friday 16th March, in the school hall. Pupils will have the opportunity to swap books with each other from 2.45pm, supervised by staff. If you would like to accompany your child and browse the books available to be swapped, please collect them at the end of the day, as usual, from their classroom door and walk them round to the main entrance where you will be met and directed into the hall. The hall will remain available for this event until 3.30pm.
Thank you to all parents who have offered their time and expertise during next month’s Careers Week. We are very excited at the range of jobs and professions that the children will be learning about and all classes will have workshops and special visitors. If you would like to be involved and can spare any time (Mon 5th – Fri 9th March), it’s not too late to sign up! Please let the office know if you are able to help support and be involved.
Enjoy your weekend.