February 2025

• To ensure our children are happy and we explain things well
• To ensure no child leaves our school unable to read
• To ensure children learn a broad vocabulary to access the world around them
• To enhance the educational experiences of diagnosed and undiagnosed children with SEND

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views in our annual parent survey. As always, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we continue to shape and improve our school. We deeply appreciate your ongoing support and commitment to our school community. Your input plays a key role in helping us create the best possible environment for our children to thrive.

Over the past few months, I have been working with the consortium to identify a new catering partner through a tender process. I will update you on the outcome once it has been concluded.

I am committed to enabling an improved school meal service, to ensure our children have access to nutritious, balanced meals that support their health and academic performance. Our goal is to select a partner who aligns with our values of sustainability, quality, and affordability. I believe this new partnership will not only enhance the dining experience but also contribute to a positive school environment for everyone.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we move forward with this important initiative.

Following the personal development of Mrs. Da Silva as Class Teacher this year, we have been refining our succession strategy to ensure the successful return of Forest School for all children. Moving forward, Mr. Dos Santos and Ms. Davy will take the lead in delivering the program across the school, with Mrs. Da Silva providing overall oversight. To ensure the program’s success, we are currently organising a team of dedicated volunteers to assist with the preparation of our Forest School space. Our aim is to begin delivering sessions in the Summer Term, providing children a hands-on, nature-based learning experience that fosters both personal and academic growth.

You should have received a letter regarding International Women’s Day, which will be observed on Friday, March 7th. Each year, we celebrate the significant role women play in our lives and society, while also highlighting the diverse opportunities available in various fields, especially those traditionally underrepresented. We greatly value the contributions of women in our community and invite you to share your experiences with our children. You can sign up to speak with a class for just 15 minutes, or, if preferred, share a short video message. Please use the link below to sign up and get involved.

A huge thank you to the FAB committee for all your hard work in organising the Quiz Night on Thursday, 6th February. We truly appreciate the time and effort you’ve dedicated to supporting our fundraising initiatives. Your thoughtful planning, marketing, and attention to detail have been instrumental in generating strong support for both our ongoing and new events this year.

We are incredibly grateful for all that you do to make a difference in our school community.

Please keep an eye out for what is coming up in the FAB section below.

We would like to take a moment to Mrs Flores and Mrs Lodge all the best as they begin their maternity leave. We are excited for this new chapter in their lives and are grateful for the incredible contributions they have made to our school community. Their hard work, and commitment to their classes have made a lasting impact, and they will be greatly missed during their time away. We look forward to welcoming them back and wish them both health and happiness as they embrace this special time with their growing families.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all our teachers and staff for your dedication and hard work this half term. Your commitment to supporting our students, fostering a positive learning environment, and going above and beyond in everything you do has not gone unnoticed. We truly appreciate the energy, care, and passion you bring to your roles every day. Your efforts make a lasting impact on our school community, and we are grateful for all that you do to ensure our children flourish.

Enjoy a well-deserved break!

Thank you everyone for your support over the past term.

I wish you all a peaceful break with your loved ones.

Keep safe and I will see you on the gate at 9am on Monday 24th March.

To learn more about the curriculum for your year group/s next term, visit the school's website to access the knowledge organisers.

This term, we have examined how we teach new vocabulary across our Federation and used research to review our teaching strategies and improve our approach.

Our schools explicitly teach vocabulary to secure clarity in word meaning, usage and context. This targeted approach fosters a structured learning environment where children gain confidence in applying new vocabulary effectively. Increasing their oracy, comprehension and writing skills.

We have used research to define our structure for teaching tiered words and words from the academic word list.

Tier 1- Basic, familiar, commonly used words

Tier 2- Often have multiple meanings, academic words

Tier 3- Subject-specific

Our teaching structure:

Monday - Introduce the word (repeat- phonics/syllables child-friendly definition and image)

Tuesday - Morphology/orthography /word class category

Wednesday - Synonyms and Antonyms

Thursday - Plural, spelling patterns and Etymology

Friday - Revision lesson and previous word multiple choice question

At home, you can use this structure to target your questions about the word of the week. For example, on Tuesdays, you can ask, 'What suffix can we add to the word, and how does it change the meaning?'

Early Years-

Year 1- Population

Year 2- Compass

Year 3- cartographer

Year 4- observatory

Year 5- landscape

Year 6-classification

Please rienforce the learning by asking your child/ren to use this word in sentence.

Please help your child with spelling by looking at each word's spelling rules, sounds and patterns. Practising spelling daily (or as much as possible) will help your children to learn and remember each word. In KS1, children must choose five spelling words to put into sentences.

In KS2, children must write a sentence for each word using neat, joined handwriting.

This will allow the children to understand the meaning of each word, put the word into context, and practice their handwriting.

All spelling books must be given to the Class Teacher every Wednesday. This will ensure that your teacher has enough time to get the new spellings stuck in. Children will be doing a weekly spelling test in the back of their homework books so you can see how well they are doing.

For a smoother school experience, please remember to label all your child's belongings. This includes clothing, coats, bikes, and scooters. A clear label with the pupil's name and class greatly increases the chances of lost items being returned. This simple act also supports our year 6 'Lost Property Monitors' in their efforts to reunite found items with their owners.

On Tuesday 4th March ISS are providing a special menu for pancake day.

If your child/ren would like the option of a pancake as part of their meal, they must be booked in for a school lunch that day.

We always need more help and support. A donation of one hour per term (that’s only three hours per year) of your time is all we ask, whether it be as a class rep, planning/hosting an event, or standing on a stall. Some parents very generously agreed to host an event like our amazing wreath-making workshop or the gathering of donations for our incredible raffles. Every parent is a member of FAB. I ask that everyone get involved.

bonnevillefab@gmail.com

www.bonneville-primary.lambeth.sch.uk/scholl/fab/

Parentkind – the charity that supports school PTAs - have teamed up with Asda, who is making millions of pounds available to donate to primary schools across the UK through their ‘Cashpot for Schools’ initiative – all you have to do is:

1. Download the Asda Rewards app

2. Choose Bonneville as your primary school under Cash pots.

FAB will receive £1 for every new sign-up before 30 November. No purchase required.

Additional funds also raised if you scan in store or shop online at Asda.com, between 2nd September and 30th November 2024. Asda will donate 0.5% of the value of your shop to our Primary school.

Optional - The supermarket has joined forces with Joe Wicks to support the initiative – look out for the TV advert, radio ads and social media coverage

Optional - Asda does the rest, all money raised will be donated to schools to spend on the things they need the most.

Monday 24th- Children Return/ Yr4 Cinema Trip

Tuesday 25th - RB trip to Morden Hall Park

Wednesday 26th - RD trip to Morden Hall Park/ Yr5 Trip to Elms Academy Alladin Production/ 4F Swimming 11 am

Thursday 27th - 3L Swimming 11 am/ Virtual Spanish Parent Workshop @ 5 pm

Friday 28th - Parent Survey Opens

March 2025

Monday 3rd - Yr3 trip to Battersea Power Station

Monday 3rd - Friday 7th - Year 6 residential PGL trip

Tuesday 4th - Pancake Day special lunch

Wednesday 5th - Yr2 scooter training/ 4F Swimming @ 11 am/ Mixed Football League Game 2 pm

Thursday 6th - World Book dress up day/ 3L Swimming @ 11 am

Friday 7th - International Women's Day and workshop @ 3.15pm

We are delighted to welcome Alex from the Better Start Team, who will work with families at Bonneville. Alex will be in school every Wednesday morning and will be happy to meet parents and carers to give help, advice, and support relating to the following issues:

Citizens Advice

Benefits advice

Foodbank vouchers

Disability Living Allowance applications

Cost of Living information

Training and employment advice

Activities for children during half-term breaks

Advice on support available within Lambeth

Alex has a great deal of knowledge and expertise and will be a fantastic asset to have working with us at Bonneville. If you would like to arrange a Wednesday morning appointment with Alex to have a chat and a cup of coffee, please contact Ms Congdon to book an appointment.

Any of us can find ourselves in challenging situations during these difficult times. Alex can also assist you with food bank vouchers.

Congratulations to our latest attendance winners.

Key Stage One

Key Stage Two

Congratulations to Izaiah, Sophie and Phoebe from the nursery class along with Mia from reception and Anita’s from year 1, all competed in the south east entertainment awards on Sunday 26th January with their dance school. Jack seager school of dance.
Not only did they dance amazingly they also received a golden buzzer taking them to the 02 indigo to perform again in October.
We are so very proud of you all!

When we need particular support from our parent community, we post for help on our 'Call to Action' page on the schools website, and send the direct page link in an email to our parent community. So signing up is really easy!

Perhaps you would like to be a secret reader (reading a story to your child’s class), or would like to support us in maximising children’s opportunity to practice their reading skills, we need you.

Press the title to find out more.

It is important to us that any concerns or questions you may have are dealt with as efficiently as possible. The structure we have in place is designed to do just that.

The structure

1) Your first port of call is -Your child’s class teacher

(email via the admin team to request a meeting)

2) You may contact the leader of your child’s phase (see below)

This includes issues regarding communication and organisation

(email via the admin team to request a meeting)

Should you be dissatisfied with the handling or outcome...

3) You may raise your concerns with Ms Parker

(email via the admin team to request a meeting outlining the nature for the purpose of the meeting)

Leaders are required to share items (as appropriate) with Ms Parker on a weekly basis, even if the matter is being handled by them.

We request that you do not field your concerns to FAB but instead work directly with the school staff as outlined above.

Rooms and spaces are available for hire at Bonneville. Use the link to check out our website and find out more.

External partners are working with us to keep the community active at an affordable rate.

Please share this information with family and friends; these clubs are for the local community.

Tuesdays 6pm -7.15pm

Tuesdays 7.15pm - 8.45pm

Use this link to connect to the website and access community resources.

To ensure that no child is left out, the school-age immunisation service is offering additional flu vaccination clinics at trusted local community centres. These clinics are available for children who missed their in-school flu vaccinations.

The details of the additional clinics in Lambeth are as follows:

· Monday 17th February, 10:00 - 14:00, Stockwell Children’s Centre, SW9 9TG

· Wednesday 19th February, 10:00 - 14:00, Stockwell Children’s Centre, SW9 9TG

· Thursday 20th February, 10:00 - 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD

· Friday 21st February, 10:00 - 14:00, Rye Oak Children & Family Centre, SE15 3PD

To help the team manage appointments more effectively, please book a time by calling 020 8614 5495. There are also other community clinics available across southeast London, so please feel free to inquire about alternative dates, times, and venues if the Lambeth schedule is inconvenient.

We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure your child is protected against the flu.

Kind regards,

Lambeth Public Health

www.lambeth.gov.uk/summerhaf

The Gaia Centre provides support for Lambeth residents affected by gender-based violence, including domestic abuse. An out-of-hours on-call service: 07725245779. Normal hours are 8am-6pm Monday – Friday. It also offers services for young people and advice for practitioners. Tel: 020 7733 8724, E: lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk.

Helpline support is available:

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline, 24/7
• Women’s Aid live chat, daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Men’s Advice Line, weekdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Samaritans Helpline, 24/7
• Childline 24/7
• In emergencies, call 999

Additional resources are available on the Lambeth VAWG webpage and through Operation Encompass, a national initiative for children exposed to domestic abuse. For questions, contact: PS Laura Bennetts - laura.bennetts@met.police.uk or PC Rachel - Rachel.Dennison@met.police.uk or PC Nicola Smalldridge - Nicola.Smalldridge2@met.police.uk

Weekly- News Summary Video

Bi weekly- Year group learning updates on the school website

Monthly- Newsletter 'The Bonneville Buzz'

Monthly- Federation SEND Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/3ahfv

Termly- Annual Calendar of dates

Termly- Federation Newsletter

For more information on any of the above and more, press below to visit the schools website and follow us on Twitter!