The Bonneville Buzz

November 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

I am delighted to welcome everyone back for the second half of the autumn term. I hope you all enjoyed a restful break and are feeling refreshed for the busy and exciting weeks ahead.

I would like to begin by extending my warmest congratulations to Ms Neate on her well-deserved promotion to Assistant Headteacher Lower Key Stage Two. This achievement is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and positive impact across our school community. I know you will all join me in celebrating her success.

You will see Ms Neate at the LKS2 gate, welcoming our children in every morning from this week.

For the coming weeks, Ms Neate will work alonside Ms Napier to enable a smooth transition for our children and families in years 3 and 4.

Our value for this month is Tolerance, an important quality that underpins our inclusive ethos. In assemblies and class discussions, we will be exploring themes such as understanding and respecting differences, listening to others’ perspectives, and showing kindness and patience in our daily interactions. Together, we aim to help every child appreciate the strength that comes from diversity.

The coming term promises to be a busy and festive one, filled with seasonal celebrations, performances, and class assemblies. Please make sure that all key dates are noted in your diaries so that you can join us in marking these special occasions.

As always, I look forward to working closely with our staff, pupils, and families over the coming weeks as we continue to build on our shared commitment to learning, respect, and community spirit.

See you at the gate in the mornings between 8.45am and 9.00am!

Ms A. Parker

Executive Headteacher

A huge well done to Olha, who recently took part in a Newsround interview about Ukraine. She spoke with confidence, maturity and real insight. We are incredibly proud of the way she represented both her experiences and our school. Well done, Olha!

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

Please help support your child with their spelling by looking at the spelling rules, sounds and patterns in each word. Practicing spellings daily (or as much as possible) will help your children to learn and remember each word. In KS1, children will need to choose five spelling words to put into sentences.

In KS2, children will need to 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 will be able to see how well they are doing.

Monday 3rd November - INSET Day School Closed

Tuesday 4th November - Children Return

Wednesday 5th - 4N Swimming 10.30am

Thursday 6th - Year 4 Trip London Mithraeum Roman/ 3L Swimming 9.30am

Friday 7th - Reading Morning 8.45am to 9.10am/ 12 Choirs Xmas rehearsal 12.45pm-2.15pm

Monday 10th to Friday 14th - Anti-Bullying Week

Monday 10th - Anti-Bullying Odd Socks Day/ FAB Hot Chocolate Mondays begin

Tuesday 11th - Reception and Year 6 height and weight checks/ Rememberance Day/ 5A Class Assembly 9.15am

Wednesday 12th - Open morning 9.30am/ 4N Swimming 10.30am

Thursday 13th - 5F Class Assembly 9.15am/ 3L Swimming 9.30am/ Year 5 trip Mudlarking 10.30/ Federation Spanish parent workshop 5.00pm

Friday 14th - Children in Need/ Year 6 African Dance Workshop

Monday 17th to Friday 21st - Year 5 and 6 Bikeability

Monday 17th - Lower Key Stage 2 Federation Spelling Bee/3M Class Assembly 9.15am/ FAB Hot Chocolate Mondays

Tuesday 18th - 3L Class Assembly 9.15am/ Year 3 Pedestrian Training

Wednesday 19th - SEND Coffee Morning/ 4N Swimming 10.30am

Thursday 20th - 3L Swimming 9.30am/ Year 4 Renewable Energy Workshop

Friday 21st - Father Figure Friday 2.00pm

Monday 24th to Friday 28th - Enterprise Week

Monday 24th - School photo day/4N Class Assembly 9.15am/ FAB Hot Chocolate Mondays

Tuesday 25th - 4F Class Assembly 9.15am

Wednesday 26th - 2G Trip to Florence Nightingale Museum/ 4N Swimming 10.30am

Thursday 27th - 2P Trip to Florence Nightingale Museum/ 3L Swimming 9.30am

Friday 28th - Infant 12 Choirs Xmas rehearsal 12.45pm-2.15pm

Monday 1st - Enterprise Marketplace 3.15pm/ FAB Hot Chocolate Mondays

Bonneville is proud of its high level of attendance which is above the average for similar schools nationally and is consistently above 96%. It is important that children develop positive patterns of attendance and punctuality in order to have the best chance of making good educational progress.

Gates Open at 8.45am

School begins at 9.00am

Who will be the attendance winners next week?

We are encouraging our children to be adventurous with their food choices and to try things they may not have tasted before. Developing a healthy attitude towards food helps children build confidence, broaden their tastes, and discover new favourites. We would be grateful if you could support this at home by encouraging your child to try different foods, even if it’s just a small taste.

You may be surprised at what they enjoy!

We’re excited to invite all pupils to our festive Christmas Lunch on Thursday 11th December. The kitchen team has prepared a delicious seasonal menu featuring traditional favourites, tasty vegetarian options, and a special winter dessert. It’s a wonderful chance for everyone to come together, celebrate the season, and enjoy a cosy lunchtime filled with festive cheer.

We look forward to a joyful meal with our school community!

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/

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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.

Clubs run by external partners weekday evenings and at the weekend.

Tuesdays 6pm -7.15pm

Tuesdays 7.15pm - 8.45pm

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

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

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