Beaufort Primary School

NEWSLETTER

October 2019

It’s a yes! As you may well be aware last week we received planning permission for a swimming pool to be built on our site. This project has been discussed for a couple of years now and it is great to be able to move it forwards to the fundraising stage. Please keep your eyes open for further updates in the near future regarding the project and our next steps as a school. If you are interested in being more involved in the project or feel you have some relevant skills or contacts please do let us know. Article 29: Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities.

We will be taking part in Outdoor Classroom Day

on Thursday 7th November 2019.

Outdoor Classroom Day is part of a global

campaign that aims to celebrate outdoor learning

and play, and to inspire schools everywhere to

make outdoor learning and play part of every day.

The children may come to school in their outdoor

clothes and wear them for the whole day. We

encourage children to dress in suitable clothes,

including warm clothing, wellies and waterproofs

(just in case). The advice is to be prepared

whatever the weather as the children will be

outside for most of the day.

We are looking forward to an exciting day of

activities.

Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part on a wide range of activities.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to the children singing their Harvest songs this morning. This year we collected food donations on behalf of Woking Food Bank. Thank you all for your generous donations.

Is Your Child in Year 6? If your child was born between 1st September 2008 and 31st August 2009, you will need to apply for a secondary school place by 31st October 2019. You can apply online by visiting www.surreycc.gov.uk/admissions. If you require a paper copy, please call 0300 200 1015. For specific secondary school open days, please visit their individual websites.

Year 6 National Child Measurement

Programme Just to remind the parents of Year 6 children that the School Nurse will be in school on Wednesday 6th November. If you are happy for your child to be measured, you do not need to do anything. If you do not want your child to be measured then please complete the opt-out slip on the reverse of your letter from the School Health Team.

OPEN MORNINGS FOR RECEPTION 2020

If your child is starting school in September 2020, then please come along to our Open Mornings on Wednesday 6th November and Thursday 21st November between 9.30am and 11.30am. Headteacher’s talk at 10.30am. No need to book. Children are welcome. Please tell any of your friends who have children ready to start school in 2020 about our Open Mornings. Thank you

Take advantage of the early bird discount by booking tickets by the 3rd November. All tickets purchased via Scopay will be sent home via book bags on Wednesday 6th November.

We had a wonderful day on World Mental

Health Day on Thursday 10th October. It was

great to see how many people were all

supporting this worthwhile charity by wearing

something yellow and making a donation.

Children learnt about being resilient, which is

one of this term's focus values and children

made bunting by creating positive messages to

each other. This showed us that everyone is

valued and that there are people who care

about us and are here to listen, support and

help us to be resilient.

The day culminated in a magnificent cake sale

after school put on by The Friends of

Beaufort.

As a result of the day, £392 will be making its

way to Young Minds Charity. Thank you to

everyone for making the day such a success.

We are also happy to announce that the school

council have chosen Young Minds as their

charity to support this year. Article 24: Governments must provide education on health and wellbeing so children stay healthy.

Real Schools Guide 2019 Report

We are delighted to say that we are number

8 in Surrey’s top primary schools according

to this year's guide.

Parents can go online to browse the full

data, compare different schools and find

links to contact details and recent Ofsted

reports. You can also see how Beaufort

compares against other schools across

England.

For more information go to:

https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-

news/real-schools-guide-2019-find-1566067

Modeshift STARS is the national schools awards scheme that has been established to recognise schools that have demonstrated excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel. This scheme encourages schools across the country to join in a major effort to increase levels of sustainable and active travel in order to improve the health and well-being of children and young people. Beaufort Primary is participating in the Modeshift STARS award scheme. Children will be given a badge each month when they come to school at least once a week by either bike, scooter, car share or walking. We are aiming for the Modeshift STARS bronze award at the moment. Article 24: Governments must provide education on health and wellbeing so children stay healthy.

RECYCLE WITH MICHAEL

We have arranged for a

Recycle with Michael

collection of unwanted

shoes and clothing on 6th

November. The Salvation

Army will collect the bags

and the money raised from the items will be

shared with the school. The more bags we

fill– the more cash we raise! So, if you’re

having a clear out over the half term

holiday, remember Recycle with Michael, and

donate your unwanted clothes and shoes.

Thank you

GOVERNOR VACANCIES

We have two vacancies for Parent Governors at the

school.

The role of governor requires you to:

• get to know the school, including visiting the school

occasionally during school hours and in agreement with

the Headteacher, and gaining a good understanding of

the schools strengths and weaknesses

• look at issues objectively

• have confidence to ask questions and join in with

debates

• have a willingness to listen and make informed

judgements

• have the ability to work well with others

• attend induction training and regular relevant training

and development events

•attend meetings and read all the papers before these

meetings. The Full Governing Body meets 4 times a year,

generally in the evening. We have two committees who

meet once each term during the day and governors

generally belong to one of these committees

• act in the best interests of all the pupils in the school

• behave in a professional manner, as set down in the

governing board's code of conduct, including acting in

strict confidence.

If you have any financial experience, this could be

beneficial but is not essential. We need parents who

can offer the necessary time and commitment, which is

important for this role. If you are interested in

becoming a Parent Governor, please contact Jamie

Oxborough, School Business Manager, for an application

form (email info@beaufort.surrey.sch.uk or call 01483

474986). If you want to know more about being a

governor before deciding to apply, you can contact the

chair of governors at chair@beaufort.surrey.sch.uk for

more information.

Applications should be in by 25th November 2019.

We have had a few cases of

head lice this week. We would

be very grateful if you could please check your child’s

hair over the half term and treat as necessary. After

the treatment is complete, you should check every

week, for a month, to make sure the lice are clear.

Make sure that everyone who has been in contact

with an affected person is examined to ensure that

they have not got head lice too, this especially applies

to members of the same household and to close

school friends.

All affected members of the household should be

treated at the same time.

Combs and brushes of an infected person should be

washed in hot water daily.

A request from the Surrey Heartlands

Health and Care Partnership

Dear Parent/Guardian, We would like to invite you to take part in a focus group on early childhood immunisation. The focus group should last no longer than one hour. There will be two focus groups: • Focus Group 1 (FG1): Thursday 14th November 2019, 10.30am-11.30am, Guildford Library, 77 North St, Guildford, GU1 4AL • Focus Group 2 (FG2): Friday 15th November 2019, 10.30am-11.30am, Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 6ND Surrey County Council’s (SCC) Public Health Team along with Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System (ICS) are conducting research into the factors affecting early childhood immunisation uptake. The focus group will provide an opportunity for you to share your experiences and thoughts about childhood immunisation. In particular, we would like to know the perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of parents/guardians around childhood vaccination. We also aim to explore barriers in the uptake of early childhood immunisation. Are you interested in participating? We are looking for people to take part in the focus groups who? • Live in Surrey, • Are a parent/guardian with children under 18 years of age or an, • Expectant parent If you would like to take part in one of the focus groups, please let us know by identifying your preferred focus group (FG1 or FG2) and contacting Dr Negin Sarafraz-Shekary, Tel: 07790837027, or e-mailing SarafrazShekary.Negin@surreycc.gov.uk. Further information will be sent before the focus group to those confirming their attendance. Your views will feed into a public health engagement event for key stakeholders with the aim of increasing uptake of childhood immunisations. For further information please contact Dr Negin Sarafraz-Shekary, SarafrazShekary.Negin@surreycc.gov.uk.

SCOOTERS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS A child was accidently hit by another child travelling

at full speed on a scooter, on the playground,

afterschool this week. We appreciate that most

children abide by the rules but there are a few

children who may need to be reminded to take care

when leaving school on their scooters. Thank you.

Grey Squirrels 98%

Red Squirrels 97.8%

Butterflies 98.5%

Dragonflies 96.5%

Fawns 97.4%

Foxes 99.4%

Robins 97.1%

Kingfishers 98.4%

Otters 99%

Bats 96.3%

Red Kites 97.1%

Dormice 97.6%

Field Mice 96.9%

Barn Owls 97.1%

Tawny Owls 96.1%

Congratulations to Foxes Class, who have the

highest attendance for October at an impressive

99.4%. Otters Class were a very close second

with 99%. Foxes will received the Class

Attendance Award for October ready to display

in their classroom after half term. Well done!

DRAGONFLIES CLASS UPDATE

After half term, we are looking forwards to Mrs

Jennifer Sequerah teaching Dragonflies Class.

Unfortunately, she has been unwell this week

although she had planned to come in. Mrs Tytherleigh

will stay with the class on Tuesday morning to

support a smooth transition. I hope you will support

us in welcoming Mrs Sequerah back to school.

A gentle reminder that the first instalment for your

child’s residential trip is due by Tuesday 5th

November. The amounts are as follows: Avon Tyrrell

£50.00, High Ashurst £20.00 and Sayers Croft

£30.00 If you have not confirmed a place for your

child by paying the deposit please do so as soon as

possible to avoid disappointment. We need to confirm

definite places with the venues after half term.

COMPETITION WINNER Last month, Commercial Services ran a

competition for all pupils having a school lunch

to create VEGI, a cute vegetable cartoon

character.

We had many very good entries, but in the

end, this picture was picked as the winner.

Well done to Emily in Year 5! Mrs Tobin will

be cooking her some cookies to share with her

friends and family. Emily’s picture has been

entered into the Surrey final. The winning

character will be made into a bespoke soft

toy.

Article 31: Every child has the right to relax, play and take part on

a wide range of activities.

School Visit Costs As you may know, quite a few of our families are struggling

to make ends meet and the costs of school visits are an

additional burden.

If you are in a position to contribute a little more

financially there will be a tick box on all future trip letters

for you to show that you are willing to pay something extra

towards the cost of another child going on the trip. Any

amount you should wish to pay can be added to the original

cost of the trip and paid in the usual way.

Beaufort Values: Charity and Compassion

NEXT WEEK IS HALF TERM

Monday 4th November is an Inset Day.

We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday 5th

November.

HAVE FUN!

NEW DATES IN ARE IN BOLD Monday 28th October Half Term

Monday 4th November Inset Day

Wednesday 6th November Open Morning (Year R 2020 intake) 9.30am-11.30am

Thursday 7th November Outdoor Classroom Day

Friends of Beaufort Fireworks Event 6pm

Friday 8th November Mufti for chocolates

Red Kites Assembly 9am

Monday 11th November Year 3 swimming all week am only

Thursday 14th November Year 6 Ration Cafe

Friday 15th November Dragonflies assembly 9am

Nursery stay & play

Children in Need Day

Monday 18th November Friendship Day

Year 4 swimming am only all week

Wednesday 20th November Universal Children’s Day

Thursday 21st November Open Morning (Year R 2020 intake) 9.30am-11.30am

Christmas Market KS1 afterschool

Friday 22nd November Otters Assembly 9am

Monday 25th November Book Fair Monday to Wednesday

Friday 29th November Dormice Assembly 9am

Year 4 Tudor Day

Tuesday 3rd December Flu Immunisations Years R-6

Wednesday 4th December Flu Immunisations Years R-6

Nursery concerts 10.30am and 2.30pm

Friday 6th December Bats Assembly 9am

Mufti for cakes

Christmas Fayre 5-7.30pm

Tuesday 10th December Year 3 to WWF

Thursday 12th December Year R Nativity 2pm

KS1 Nativity 2pm

Year 3 to WWF

Friday 13th December Year R Nativity 9am

KS1 Nativity 10am

Monday 16th December Years 5 & 6 Carols 9.30am

Year 3 & 4 Carols 1.30pm

Tuesday 17th December Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas lunch

Years 3 & 4 Carols 9.30am

Wednesday 18th December Panto KS1 9am

Panto KS2 10.15am

Thursday 19th December Break up for Christmas 1pm

Friday 20th December Inset Day