The Barnehurst Federation of Schools · all our extra-curricular events on there, from sporting successes to Egyptian day in Year 3. The children never fail to uphold the schools

HAPPINESS RESPECT TEAM LOVE OF LEARNING HONESTY ACHIEVEMENT ASPIRE


The Barnehurst Federation of Schools February 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we come to end of term 3 I am sure, that like me, you will be feeling how quickly the term has gone. We are already half way

through this academic year, yet in this short term your children have done so much and become fully immersed in their learning here

at Barnehurst. As you will know, our school strapline is ‘inspired by innovation…’ and you will be pleased to know that we have been

working hard on evolving the children’s curriculum and learning experiences to reflect this vision. The teachers are currently

reviewing the curriculum and are already planning how this will evolve. They have taken some inspiration from the design and

innovation museum in London and are now using this to inform the next steps in the subject areas that they lead.

I launched the new website this term and have had some lovely feedback about the new look and twitter feed on the site. You will see

all our extra-curricular events on there, from sporting successes to Egyptian day in Year 3. The children never fail to uphold the

schools values and the feedback from visitors to the school reflects their hard work and your support of the team in school. I

recently received some feedback that stated ‘The children never fail to impress me… Barnehurst school always stands out as a

fabulous school when I come and visit’.

Yourselves, the children, staff and governors strive to uphold our vision and values at all times and on behalf of all our stakeholders,

I would like to wish you all a very peaceful half term and look forward to seeing you all again for the exciting events that will take

place in Spring 2.

Best wishes always,

Mrs. C. Malone

Head Teacher

The Barnehurst Federation of Schools

Celebration!

Award Winners…

In EYs/KS1/KS2 each Friday, we hold a Celebration assembly where class teachers nominate a worker (a child who has worked hard over

the week) from their class. These children are awarded a green leaf to go on our celebration tree. Over the past few weeks, these

children have earned a green leaf:

Almond: Grace A, Joshua G and Ellie F; Lewis: Humu K and Sienna B-T; Hardcastle: Fay C, Josh C and Kieran S; Morpurgo: Jack G,

Sam R and Chloe H; Kipling: Bobby M, Freya D and Joy A; Verne: Connor H-W, Danyaal I and Willow R; Fine: Yeshua O, Mia B and

Sebastian B; Rowling: Jessica T, Isaac S and Jayden F; Eagles: Syra A, Max A and Dolcie J; Owls: Lily G, Gracie S and Jay C; Robins: Vinnie C-R, Kirsty R and Matthew W; Wrens: Evelyn M, Naomi H and Alfie K; Cygnets: Luca F, Arden L and Tommy G; Ducklings: Jax H,

Billy H and Aniketh H.

Each teacher also nominates a child who has kept one of our school values. These children are awarded a leaf to match the colour of the

school value they have kept. Over the past few weeks, these children have earned a values leaf:

Almond: Jemima M, Millie D and George C; Lewis: Gianluca H, Poppy C and Kieran R; Hardcastle: Jake B, Alice D and Amy S;

Morpurgo: Sajinooth S, Luke S and Safia H; Kipling: Connor A-J, Jaron S and Thai W; Verne: Sophie B, Bethany C and Oisin W; Fine: Emily P, Betsy G and George O; Rowling: Olivia B-T, Keira A and Grace M; Eagles: Joshua H, Neve C and Indiana S; Owls: Gracie P,

Freddie H and Scarlet D; Robins: Taylor W, Aiden F and Ellie T; Wrens: Oliver VDH, Kaiden B and Mila G; Cygnets: Addison G,

Matthew L and Harry C; Ducklings: Angel O, Daisy H and Kayden C.

Well done children! We’re really proud of all your hard work!



Have you seen our new website?

We have a smarter website that has been streamlined

to ensure ease of access. Our twitter feed is also live

on the site so please check it out for all the latest news

and events!

#Barnehurstfederation

#inspiredbyinnovation…

#valuesattheheartofourschool

There are some wonderful faces on there too!

Egyptian Day

Year 3 had a fabulous visitor this week and were so

enthusiastic to have learnt so many facts about the Egyptian

traditions and beliefs. The activities provoked very insightful

conversations. Here are a few images taken from the day. I

am sure that you will agree that the costumes were amazing,

thank you for all of the effort that you put into the day!

Diary Dates

9th February : Blake’s Cake Sale (after school) Last Day of Spring Term 1

19th February : First Day of Spring Term 2 20th February : Cygnets and Ducklings – Forest

School Sessions 21st February : pm - Verne Swimming Lesson

27th February : am - Cygnets Forest School Session am : Morpurgo Class Visiting Beths (Session 1 of 3)

28th February : pm - Verne Swimming Lesson 1st March : World Book Day

Year 6 – Secondary School Offer Day am : Year 6 Forest School Sessions

5th March : Nursery Forest School Sessions 6th March : am - Ducklings Forest School Session

am : Morpurgo Class Visiting Beths (Session 2 of 3) 4pm : Year 2 SATS Meeting for Parents 5pm : Year 6 SATS Meeting for Parents

7th March : Reception – Freshwater Theatre Performance in School

pm - Verne Swimming Lesson 9th March : Year 6 (Almond Class) Trip 12th March : Year 6 (Lewis Class) Trip

13th March : Cygnets Forest School Session am : Morpurgo Class Visiting Beths (Session 3 of 3)

14th March : 9am-10am : Year 4 ‘Work Alongside Your Child’ Session

pm - Verne Swimming Lesson 15th March : Year 4 Trip

w/c 19th March : School Run / External Clubs finish this week

am : Owls Forest School Session 20th March : Year 2 Trip

am : Ducklings Forest School Session 11am – 12noon : Parents’ Forum

2pm : Nursery Parent Tour (September 2018 intake) 21st March : Eagles Forest School Session

pm - Verne Swimming Lesson 22nd March : 9am-10am : Year 5 ‘Work Alongside

Your Child’ Session 23rd March : Year 1 Trip

26th March : am - Wrens Forest School Session 27th March : am - Cygnets Forest School Session

pm – Robins Forest School Session 28th March : am - Ducklings Forest School Session

29th March : pm – Festival of Music (Royal Festival Hall)

Last Day of Spring Term 2 11th April : First day of Summer Term 1

As you know, every day in school counts.

Congratulations to the following classes who have achieved the highest attendance this half term:

EY’s/KS1 :

95% attendance in Cygnets (Rec), Ducklings (Rec) and Eagles (Year 2)

KS2 :

98% attendance in Kipling (Year 4)



Sporting news...

As the evenings have got lighter in recent weeks both our football teams have had the

opportunity to resume their league campaigns; our Year 5 and 6 boys have managed a 6-2

victory over Hillsgrove, followed by a very entertaining 3-3 draw with Lessness Heath. The

campaign will finish next half-term, when the boys will also face a very exciting cup quarter

-final tie with Kent champions Danson!

Our girls have also done extremely well - in the Kent School finals at a wet and windy

Sporting Thamesmead their only defeats were against the eventual overall competition

winners - and in the league an unfortunate defeat against Bedonwell was followed by great

wins over Northumberland Heath, St. Michaels, St Thomas More, Fosters and Danson,

meaning that 3rd place medals have been secured - well done girls! Their cup campaign

begins next half term with a first round match against Northumberland Heath.

Well done also to the children that represented us in the Primary First Trust dodgeball and

speed stacking events - you were all a credit to yourselves and the school.

Next half-term is a busy one - all the above football matches to be played, Hockey and

Cross country competitions, plus our girls representing Bexley at the London Youth Games

football competition. Remember you can catch up with all the results, plus additional

pictures and information, on our Barnehurst schools twitter page!

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The Barnehurst Federation of Schools · all our extra-curricular events on there, from sporting successes to Egyptian day in Year 3. The children never fail to uphold the schools