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Summer 2023 NEWSLETTER

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Bonneygrove Primary School

Autumn Two 2022

School Values

Resilience - Honesty - Ambition - Creativity - Kindness - Inclusion

Message from the Headteacher 

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Dear Parents and Carers, 

We have had an exciting, fun packed term, the children have been working hard and have taken part in a wide variety of activities. I would like to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers who support the children every day by buttering bagels and taking the children swimming, your help means we can provide a little extra for the children that means so much. The book bonanza's continue to be a huge success, they are very well attended so thank you for continuing to support reading at Bonneygrove.

I would also like to say huge thank you to the PTA who continuously raise money for the school through a range of activities, from the quiz night to the disco,  their support is invaluable.  Another big thank you to all of our community Partners - Hearts helping Herts and B3 Living Outreach support. 

Lastly, I would like to thank the Governors for their continued support of the staff and pupils.

I wish everyone a happy and healthy Christmas holiday and see you all in January 2023!

Our new Facebook page is now live!  Follow us on Bonneygrove Primary School (Facebook), @bonneygroveps (Instagram), @BonneygroveS (Twitter) for live updates, information and to see all of our exciting activities!

'Our 50 things to do before leaving Bonneygrove Primary School'

Nursery
  • Make New Friends
  • Bake a cake
  • Paint with your fingers
  • Try a new food
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Have your face painted
Reception
  • Get Changed for PE
  • Hold an animal
  • Perform a nativity
  • Have a teddy bears' picnic
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Write your name in glitter
Year 1
  • Play Dominoes
  • Design a raincoat for a teddy bear
  • Read a story under a tree
  • Taste exotic fruits
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Touch a sea creature
Year 2
  • Make a paper aeroplane
  • Listen to live African drumming
  • Visit a real castle
  • Play a board game
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Visit the library 
Year 3
  • Visit a church
  • Experience life as a caveman
  • Learn circus skills
  • Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Dress up as an Egyptian
Year 4
  • Take swimming lessons
  • Navigate using a map
  • Dress up as a Roman
  • Grow a plant
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Eat something you grew
Year 5
  • Write to a pen pal
  • Visit a gallery
  • Open a pop-up soup café
  • Dress up as an ancient Greek
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Make a space rocket
Year 6
  • Dress up as a Mayan
  • Experience a night in The Blitz
  • Learn to sew
  • Learn emergency first aid
  • Meet a dinosaur
  • Make your own chocolate
EVERYONE WILL Experience a Victorian Christmas
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Bonneygrove 100% Attendance Stars Autumn Term

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CLASS

CHILDREN 

Bluebell Henry, Ermis, Harley
Snowdrop Harper
Daisy Emily, Abigail, Georgie
Poppy  
Primrose Anvika
Clover Eva, Nathalia, Grace
Robin Libby, Noah, Jake, Zack
Woodpecker Elizabeth,  Valen, Elainy, Luca, Kaylah
Heron Liana, Erin, 
Finch Daisy
Merlin Jacintha, Max, Kayleigh, Natlia, Amelia, Ayla, Evie.
Kite Rolf, Lily-Rose, Charlotte, Sarah, Jessica, Neriah.
Eagle Rebecca, Lucy
Kestrel Devanda, Katie, Max, Connie, Sami

School Events and Clubs Summer Term 2022

Year Four Heron - Swimming Lessons
9:30am – 10:30am
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January
Year One Book Bonanza
2:45pm – 3:15pm
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January
Forest School Club Years Two - Six
3:15pm – 5:00pm
09
January
Football Club/JP Coaching Years One - Six
3:15pm – 4:15pm
09
January
Year Two Book Bonanza
2:45pm – 3:15pm
10
January
Basketball Club/Russell Hoops Years Three - Six
3:15pm – 4:15pm
10
January
Sing and Sign Club - Reception to Year Three (in the Nursery)
3:15pm – 4:15pm
10
January
Art Club - Years Three, Four, Five and Six
3:15pm – 4:15pm
10
January
Chess Lunchtime Club Years Four, Five and Six
12:00pm – 12:30pm
11
January
Chess Lunchtime Club Years One, Two and Three
12:30pm – 1:00pm
11
January
Year Four Book Bonanza
2:45pm – 3:15pm
11
January
Year Six - A Night in the Life of an Evacuee
9:00am
12
January
Year Three Book Bonanza
2:45pm – 3:15pm
12
January
Multi-Sports - Years Two and Three
3:15pm – 4:15pm
12
January
Film Club - Years One and Two (Bluebell Class)
3:15pm – 4:15pm
12
January

Meet the Teacher Autumn Two 2022

On every newsletter we will introduce a new teacher for the parents and carers to get to know a little better. 

Mrs. Photi

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I am Mrs. Photi – Bonneygrove’s resident South-African teacher. I left Cape Town more than 20 years ago and was planning on staying in the UK for 6 months… but life had other plans for me.

I have been part of Bonneygrove’s Early Years Team for 4 years, first teaching in Reception and now in Nursery (which I love!). I lead Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) across the school.

Working with young children reminds me every day that the world is filled with awe and wonder when viewed through their eyes. I can’t think of anything more rewarding than helping children learn the essential skills they will need to live happy lives one day.

I have been working with the under-5s for 22 years now… in almost every role imaginable: nanny, teaching assistant, childminder, play therapist, child psychometrist and teacher. My role as a mother to three children has perhaps taught me the most over the years – mainly patience! We also have a cat called Zorro, a puppy called Tizzy and 47 goldfish (at last count).

I love singing. One of the most uplifting experiences of my life has been singing in a mass choir performing 70s and 80s classics to an audience of a thousand people. I also enjoy dancing, reading and playing the piano.

"Here are some of the amazing learning opportunities our children have been part of over the last term". 

Early Years World!

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Christmas Festivities!

Christmas Festivities!

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Christmas Jumper Day!

Science at Bonneygrove!

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