The Benhurst Bulletin

Benhurst Primary School: End of Year Newsletter

👏🏆​Celebrating our achievements, our community, and the Class of 2026 🎓

​Dear Parents, Carers, and the Benhurst Community,

​As we reach the final days of this academic year, we look back with immense pride at everything our pupils have achieved. It has been a year filled with deep learning, enhancing enrichments, and special moments that have brought our school community closer together.

​Through our strong parent engagements, we have watched our children thrive both inside and outside the classroom. We want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support throughout this journey.

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☀️ A Spectacular Summer Fete!

​A massive thank you goes to the wonderful Friends of Benhurst for organising an incredibly successful Summer Fete last Friday!

​It was absolute joy to see our school community come together to enjoy:

​Thrilling games and activities for all ages.

​Spectacular hampers which saw some very lucky winners go home smiling.

​An abundance of laughter, sunshine, and community spirit.

​Your support and generosity directly benefit our pupils, and we are so grateful for our incredible PTAs hard work in making this event such a triumph.

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🎉 Highlights of Our Final Week

​We certainly didn't wind down for the end of term—this week has been packed with excitement, transition, and celebration!

​🏫 Meet the Teacher (Tuesday)

​On Tuesday, our pupils took an exciting step forward as they took part in transition day. Children spent time in their new classrooms with their new teachers, sparking plenty of excitement, curiosity, and big smiles for the upcoming academic year.

​🔴 Red Team’s Epic Celebration

​Huge congratulations to the Red Team, who celebrated their house victory in style! The team enjoyed an epic picnic on the school field, which culminated in a brilliantly fun (and very splashy!) water fight. It was the perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate their hard work.

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🎓 Farewell to the Class of 2026

​This week, we say a poignant farewell to our remarkable Year 6 pupils as they prepare to embark on their next chapter and transition to secondary school.

​We have celebrated their primary school journey with several beautiful events this week:

​Wednesday Leavers’ Assembly: Year 6 performed their farewell assembly for the rest of the school, sharing memories and laughter.

🎓​Thursday Graduation Ceremony: We welcomed parents and carers to a truly special, emotionally charged graduation. There wasn't a dry eye in the room as we celebrated their fantastic individual achievements.

​👏🎬Friday Leavers’ Assembly (Final Performance): Our year group took to the stage one last time on Friday morning to perform for their families, marking a beautiful end to their time at Benhurst.

​"Memories have been made and will be cherished forever. You leave Benhurst with our love, our pride, and our best wishes. Good luck, Class of 2026—go out there and shine!"

​Thank you all for a wonderful year. We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and happy summer break!

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Benhurst Senior Leadership Team

Monday 7th September - Friday 23rd October

Thursday 10th September - After School Meet the Teacher for Parents/Carers

KS1 Winners Year 1 Hedgehog

KS2 Winners Year 3 Badger

What an unforgettable year we've had in Reception! From Art Week, our Zoe Bear picnic and meeting the police and firefighters, to watching our chicks hatch and so many other exciting experiences, we've made memories that will last a lifetime.

What a fantastic year we’ve had in Year 1! We’ve grown in confidence, made wonderful memories and learned so many new skills. We are so excited for the next step into Year 2! Well done everyone!

What a whirlwind year it’s been in Year 2. Our Great Fire of London Day brought history to life as we set our handmade houses alight, and in DT the children enjoyed making delicious sandwiches.

We loved our trip to Kew Gardens, had an amazing World Book Day, and even dug for dinosaur eggs in Forest School. We ended our wonderful year in sunny Southend, visiting Sealife and exploring the beach together So many experiences, so much learning, and a truly fantastic year.

Yaer 3 have worked incredibly hard throughout the year and should be extremely proud of all they have achieved. They have embraced new learning opportunities across every subject with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a positive attitude.

We have had a wonderful time in Year 4! Some highlights have been our trips to London for art galleries and seeing the wonderful progress the children have made with their swimming.

As we say goodbye to Year 5, we celebrate a fantastic year of learning, growth, and memorable experiences. We wish all our pupils a happy summer and every success as they move into Year 6!

🎓👏Class of 2026! 👏🎓

• Bottle green shorts
• Round-necked plain white t-shirt
• Black plimsols or plain black trainers
• Black tracksuit bottoms & black sweatshirt

Please note that football kits are not permitted

• Bottle Green Jumper with Logo
• Bottle Green Cardigan with Logo
• White Polo Shirt
• Black trousers Black Skirt or Pinafore Black Skirt
• Summer Dresses – Green Gingham Dress
• Summer Black Shorts

A reminder that artificial nails including nail varnish, as well as long earrings are prohibited, we are seeing a number of pupils with nails and long earrings. We kindly request that these are removed during school periods.

Our before and after school provider is ABACUS. They have been supporting the children and parents at Benhurst since September 2008.

ABACUS are based in our Dining Hall and provide the children with a range of toys, games, computer consoles, Lego, creative activities, home corner, books, larger equipment and use of the school outdoor space. Only Benhurst children may attend this club.

ABACUS are flexible and will accommodate children who wish to attend other in house school clubs; they will collect them and bring them to the setting.

For further information please visit www.abacusafterschoolclubs.com or telephone 07903 708764.

Break time snacks can be:

● A piece of fruit;

● A vegetable;

● A healthy cereal bar (without chocolate)

Break snacks should not include:

● Crisps (including baked crisps)

● Confectionery such as chocolate bars, chocolate-coated biscuits and sweets;

● Cakes and biscuits;

● Nut or nut products (although they can be very healthy) because of the danger to other children with allergies.

Please ensure you are booking your child's meals with them on time. For late orders please call 0204 542 7211. If you have not booked your child's dinners please note that they will be offered a jacket potato. We appreciate that meals are free for primary children however you are required to book online so a number can be catered for.

🔈Please be advised that IFG has moved across to a new food ordering platform SchoolGrid, please ensure that you have activated your account.

Your child may be able to get free school meals please see the guidance below from the Government;

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get)

Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

• younger than the compulsory age for starting school
• in full-time education

If you do not qualify for most benefits (also known as having ‘no recourse to public funds’), your child may still be eligible for free school meals. Ask their school or local authority whether they’re eligible.

Infant free school meals in England

Your child will be able to get free school meals if they’re in a government-funded school and in:

• reception class
• year 1
• year 2

Tell your local authority if you also get any of the qualifying benefits. Your child’s school can get extra funding if you do

https://havering.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/Synergy/Enquiries/Citizen/FreeSchoolMeals.aspx

Havering HAF Summer Programme 2026 – Now Open!

Free holiday activities and healthy meals are available this summer for children and young people in Havering who receive benefit-related Free School Meals (FSM).

✅ Fun activities
✅ Nutritious meals provided
✅ Local venues across Havering

👉 Book now: Book HAF activities
👉 Find out more: Havering HAF webpage