WelcomeWelcome to Bournes Green Infant School

Headteacher

Mrs C Sheern

Early Years Leader/Class Teacher – Purple Unit

Miss N Toms

Teaching Assistant – Mrs S Rawlinson

Class Teacher - Orange

Mrs V Healy

Teaching assistant – Mrs D Szczypka

Bournes Green Infant School

Why BGIS?

Academic?

Nurturing School?

High Expectations?

Expectations!• Encouragement• Information• Plan enjoyable learning

programmes• Safe

Expectations• Attendance – 95.9% - currently – 97.20%• Punctual – beginning and end• Attend meetings/functions• Parking• Holidays• Photographs• Support –

– Homework– Good behaviour– Uniform

The aims of our schoolThe aims of our school • To work together in an atmosphere of mutual

respect and trust• To provide a happy, caring, well-ordered,

safe environment • To develop self-confidence, self-esteem and

independence • To bring learning to life

The Foundation Stage The Foundation Stage CurriculumCurriculum

We encourage the children to learn through a range of carefully planned experiences that are both challenging and fun.

We learn to explore and work independently….

and as part of a team

Curriculum Information meetingCurriculum Information meeting

Monday 29th September at 1.45pm

and repeated at 7.00pm

The Foundation Stage Curriculum

Golden RulesGolden Rules

•be gentle•be kind and helpful•be honest•work hard•look after property•listen

Opportunities to talk to Opportunities to talk to staffstaff

• Home visits• Informally at the end of the day• Before school if it is urgent – via office• By appointment• Consultation Evenings• Celebration Evening – Thursday 3rd July

5.30pm – 7.30pm

UniformUniform

• Jumper/cardigan, tie and white shirt with pinafore/skirt/trousers

• Jumper/cardigan, white polo shirt with motif, shorts/skirt

• Summer dress – any style!

Red PE shorts and yellow polo shirt with motif.

Our uniform stockists are:

• Paul’s in Southchurch Road• Crawlers in Hamstel Road - not jumpers

• Schoolwear Shop in

Hamlet Court Road

• School hats, book bags and snack bags are available from the school office. (£8.60)

• Children will be working outside every day:– Summer – sun cream, hats– Winter – warm coats, hats and gloves

– Wellington Boots

Please name everything clearly!!!

Healthy SchoolsHealthy Schools• We have a whole

school approach to the health and well-being of our children.

• We believe that staff and pupils who are happy and healthy in mind and body will enjoy working together.

Healthy EatingHealthy Eating

• All children are encouraged to have a named sports bottle for water and to bring in fruit/veg for the morning snack.

• Please send your child with water and a fruit/veg snack when they attend part time.

• Snack bags

• Afternoon fruit/veg snacks are provided. –Full time

• Morning milk is available – Please see the cool-milk leaflet in your pack

Free School LunchesFree School Lunches• Order form in advance• Two week menu• Absence – please let the office know

For packed lunch the children For packed lunch the children need:need:

• A named lunchbox and flask/carton.

• Food they like and can manage to open. Only what you expect them to eat!

• No nuts, peanut butter, sweets or chocolate. No fizzy drinks, no yoghurts in tubes PLEASE.

Please ask in the school office if you think you are eligible for

Free School Meals.

Pupil Premium

• Income support

• Income based Job Seeker’s Allowance

• Support under Part Vl of the immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• Guarantee element of State Pension Credit

• Child Tax Credit *

• Working Tax Credit*

Pupil Premium

Is your child…?

•Adopted from Care

•Looked After Child

Does your child have…?

•Parent in the Armed Forces

Walking/Scooting/Cycling to School

Child health concernsChild health concerns

If you have any concerns about your child’s health, please contact your health visitor as soon as possible.

The School Nursing ServiceThe School Nursing Service

• Weigh and measure pupils

• Random Dental Checks

• Hearing and Sight Tests

• Operate a drop in service

• Behavioural Issues

• Minor Medical Issues

Friends of Bournes GreenFriends of Bournes Green

• The Friends of Bournes Green raise money to provide additional facilities for our children.

Full Service Extended SchoolFull Service Extended School

• Before school club from 7.50am to 8.40am

£3 per session

• After school club from 3.10pm to 6pm

£10 per session£4 per hour or part hour

ChargesCharges

• Voluntary contributions for swimming, trips and visitors

InductionInduction• Morning home visits (birth certificates/toy/learning journey)• Afternoon taster sessions –1.30pm–3.00pm

• Parents Coffee Afternoon

• 2 weeks part time morning and afternoon(Lunch Thursday and Friday of morning visit)

• Full time from Monday 29th September

PaperworkPaperwork

Class and sessions letter General Notes Prospectus and Transition Book All About Me Booklet (please return asap) Home School Agreement Internet Code of Conduct Consent form – walks & food tasting Reminders - Starting School Handwriting Privacy Notice

Website

www.bournesgreeninfants.org

Prospectus Calendar Newsletters New Intake Meeting -Powerpoint

Before SeptemberBefore September• Have some packed lunches • Social skills• Independent dressing and toileting• Lots of stories, rhymes and imaginative play• Manipulative play – fine motor• Numbers for a purpose – number rhymes• Independence skills – e.g. belongings

EYFS ResultsGood Level of Development

ELG 1-12 78% (41%)

Bournes Green Infant School SAT Results 2014

2012 L2+ LB+ L2a+ L3+Reading 98%

(88%)93%

(78%)73%

(55%)53%

(29%)Writing 95%

(85%)92%

(67%)65%

(37%)25%

(15%)Mathematics 97%

(91%)92%

(78%)75%

(51%)55%

(23%)Science

BGIS

97%(90%)

(National)

57% (22%)

See you in September!See you in September!