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Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
–
Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
Page 4 of 4
2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
School Newsletter
Newsletter Date : December 2014
Issue 22
Buckden CE School
(Primary Academy Trust)
Newsletter
Dear Parents
Although this has been a long term it has passed by very quickly. Our new Reception children
have all settled into the school and look as if they have been here longer than just a term.
The school community has had a very busy term since returning after the long summer
break. The first event of the school year was our Harvest Festival Service at St Mary’s
Church. This service is a key event not only to celebrate the harvest but it is also the first
time our reception children join the rest of the school for a whole school service. Thank you
for the donations received – these have been distributed by the church.
Our Year 6 children took part in the schools inaugural visit to Normandy in France. Whilst in
France, they visited the Normandy battlefields, a chocolate factory, a cheese farm, a cider
factory and spent a day in the town of Rouen. Everyone had a wonderful time. We are
already preparing for next years visit.
Our sports teams have kicked off the academic year with a full calendar of events. The Year
5/6 football team took part in an early season tournament and were runners-up. They have
also started their games for the Dickenson Cup. They won the first round and now progress
to the next round – the match to be played in the Spring term. The Year 5/6 girls football
team won a tournament at Stukeley Meadows school. The tag rugby team played in the
Hunts Schools Sports Partnership tournament and progressed through the pool games to the
runners up matches. Well done to all members of the sports teams, you have shown great
commitment and sportsmanship
We have had many events during this term – the European Languages week when the
children studied different countries in Europe and ended the week with a European themed
dinner. Red, White and Blue day was a day raising money for the Armed Forces. We raised
£186.60 for the armed forces charity. Our MacMillan coffee afternoon raised £135.35 for the
MacMillan Cancer Charity. Year 5 had a Viking Day, learning about life in Viking times.
Following an art masterclass the Year 5/6 classes created their own pictures for an art
exhibition which was held at St Marys Church. Prizes were given for the best pictures.
The Christmas season was full of festive cheer with Christmas plays by the Reception children
and the Year 1/2 children and the ever popular Christmas dinner when over 150 visitors
came in to school. Years 3, 4, and 5 put on a music concert for parents to showcase our
beacon school work with Cambridgeshire music. The Key Stage 2 Carol Concert at St Marys
Church was a very festive occasion attended by many families and friends. Thank you to all
who contributed to the collection which totalled £127.73. This will be donated to the
Salvation Army.
We are now looking forward to the Spring term with busy times ahead when we return on
Monday 5th
January. We would like to wish the school community a very happy Christmas
and a prosperous new year.
Miss A Anderson
Headteacher
e-mail: [email protected]
A message from the Headteacher
Contents
Headteacher News 1
Honours Awards 2
Dinner Money Payments 2
Book Fair/Book Amnesty 2
Primary School
Admissions 2
Clothing Bank 3
School Crossing 3
Weather 3
Half Term provision 3
Music Lessons 3
Friends of Buckden School 3
Thank you 3
Diary Dates 4
Term Dates 4
Headteach er: M iss A Ander son
Deputy Headteacher: Mr s M Heather
Year 6 Values AwardsArtefacts Day ~ Travel through [email protected]
decades in
Dinner Money Payments Dinner Money for the Spring Term will be £121.00. Dinner
money for the first half term will be £66.00 and for the
second half term, £55.00. Dinner money may be paid for by
the half term or the week – in advance using the online
payment system or by cash or cheque. Please make your
cheque payable to Buckden School and send it in on the first
day of the new term.
PLEASE HELP US BY ENSURING THAT PAYMENT IS ALWAYS
MADE IN ADVANCE OR WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
YOUR CHILD WITH A MEAL.
If you would like to come in and have a dinner with your
child it will be £3.50. Please could you ensure this meal is
booked by 9.30 am, either at the school office or by
telephone. Please could adult meals be paid for in cash on
the day you wish to come into school.
Page 2 of 4 School NewsletterInformation
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for showing a responsible and committed
approach to the start of school year.
Wagtails Joel Ebdale
Lily Gaughan
Hedgehogs Matilda Irvine
Nate Woodmore
Tigers Rachel Cooper
Ashton Hills
Huskies Lucas Cheung
Jessica Legge
Bumblebees Liam McCollin
Poppy Saunders
Tarsiers Stephen Brooks
Ryan Pintar
Jerboas Luca Johnson
Jamie-Elise Street
Bears Jack Screaton
Holly Thoday
Foxes Sophia Brooks
Alex Dunford
Colony of Bats Evie Haverson
Joseph Moulson
Pride of Lions James Helkenberg
Millie Steel
Honours Awards The following children have been given an Honours
Award for the consistent high quality of work throughout
the Autumn Term.
Wagtails Connor Wilks
Ya Ting Zhou
Hedgehogs Jodie Flynn
Pablo Vildosola
Tigers Jack Farrance
Amelie Gaughan
Huskies Joe Clarke
Harry Oldham
Bumblebees Louis Deans
Agatha Leach
Tarsiers Louis DePina
Helena Dobos
Jerboas Emily Anderson
Jacob Whittington
Bears Ollie Bradley
William Petty
Foxes Ryan Crouchman
Florence Pinkney
Colony of Bats Mack May
Jack Squire
Pride of Lions Fin Hagan
Ellie Linnell
Admission to Primary School A reminder to the parents of children due to start school
in September 2015 (born between 1st
September 2010
and 31st
August 2011) – the closing date for applications
is Thursday 15th
January 2015. The application process
can be completed on line at:-
www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Amnesty The school is holding a book amnesty during January.
If over the Christmas holidays you come across any
school library or reading books can you please return
them to school. The library is looking a little deflated
at present due to the number of books missing.
Thank you
School Newsletter Page 3 of 4 Information
Clothing Bank If you are having a post Christmas sort out through your
wardrobe please put your unwanted clothing in the
clothes bank situated at the front of the school. Over the
last sixth months we have raised £300.00 from your
unwanted clothes and shoes.
Thank you for supporting the school in this venture.
Music Lessons Woodwind, guitar and drum lessons will start the
week beginning 5th
January, violin and piano lessons
will start the week beginning 12th
January. Letters
will be sent home with details of payments in the
New Year.
Thank You Mrs Marsh, Mrs Mayes and Mrs Mews in the school office, would like to pass on their thanks to all parents and
children who have so kindly given them cards and presents for Christmas. All of your kind thoughts and generosity are
much appreciated.
We would like to send you all our best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
February Half Term Childcare provision Details have been sent out about the childcare provision
arranged for February half term at B.O.S.S. Please send in
your booking slip to the school office as soon as possible
in a named envelope.
Thank you.
The Friends of Buckden School
Design a logo competition
The Friends of Buckden School need your help to design a new logo.
Over the Christmas holidays we would like you to create a new logo for our committee. The logo must include the
wording ‘Friends of Buckden School’ and be creative and fun. Please use a sheet of A4 paper for your design.
The competition is open to all year groups. There will be first, second and third prizes. The design that wins first prize
will be used on our correspondence, boards and posters for the next year.
All entries must be returned to the School Office by Friday 9th
January 2015.
We look forward to seeing your designs.
Merry Christmas!
School Crossing Mrs Stewart will be retiring from crossing patrol
duties at the end of term on Friday 19th
December.
Although the post has been advertised by
Cambridgeshire County Council there were no
applicants, so therefore there will be no crossing
patrol on Mill Road when we return to school in
January. Please be vigilant and take care with your
children when crossing the road.
Mrs Stewart would like to pass on a thank you to all
parents who have supported her over the years that
she has been on the crossing.
Weather Should we be faced with the prospect of winter
closures we will put notices on the school website, the
school facebook page and send out a message on
Parentmail to keep parents informed of the latest
details relating to the school’s status. Please bear in
mind that a decision to close in extreme weather is the
last resort. We also need to take into account the
health and safety issues in and around the school in
freezing weather, along with the fact that many of our
staff commute and we need to ensure their safety in
travelling to and from work.
School Newsletter
Monday 5
Friday 9
Thursday 15
Thursday 22
Monday 2
Tuesday 3
Wednesday 4
Monday 16
Friday 20
Monday 11
Thursday 14
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
13th
–
19th
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Buckden Church of England School
(Primary Academy Trust)
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
Phone:
01480 810241
Fax:
01480 811937
We’re on the Web! www.buckdenschool.co.uk
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2015 Spring Term Opens
Half Term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Autumn Term opens
Half Term
Autumn Term closes
2016 Spring Term Opens
Half term
Spring Term Closes
Summer Term Opens
May Day
Half Term
Summer Term Closes
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
Professional Day
2015 Monday 5
th January Start of the Spring Term.
Friday 9th
January 2.45 pm – Mathletics meeting.
Thursday 15th
January Last date for applications for primary school admission.
Thursday 22nd
January 9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
7.00 pm ]
Monday 2nd
February Payment of £35.00 due for t
to West Runton.
Tuesday 3rd
February 3.30 pm – 7.30 pm –
Wednesday 4th
February 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm –
Monday 16th
– February Half Term Childcare provision
Friday 20th
February
Monday 11th
– Year 6 SATS week.
Thursday 14th
May
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Residential Visits
– 15th
May 2015 Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
– 23rd
October 2015 Year 6 residential visit to France.
Diary Dates – Events to look out for!
Term Dates
Dates
2015 Monday 5
th January
16th
– 20th
February
Friday 27th
March
Monday 13th
April
Monday 4th
May
25th
– 29th
May
Friday 17th
July
Monday 20th
July
Tuesday 21st
July
Wednesday 22nd
July
Wednesday 2nd
September
Thursday 3rd
September
26th
– 30th
October
Friday 18th
December
2016
Monday 4th
January
15th
– 19th
February
Thursday 24th
March
Monday 11th
April
Monday 2nd
May
30th
May – 3rd
June
Friday 15th
July
Monday 18th
July
Tuesday 19st
July
Wednesday 20th
July
Thursday 21st
July
Start of the Spring Term.
Mathletics meeting.
ast date for applications for primary school admission.
9.00 am ] New curriculum meetings
Payment of £35.00 due for the Year 4 residential visit
Parents Evening
Parents Evening
February Half Term Childcare provision at B.O.S.S.
(Letters will be on Parentmail nearer the dates of events giving further details).
Year 4 visit to West Runton Residential Centre, Norfolk.
Year 6 residential visit to France.
Events to look out for!
Term Dates
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