Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

4th April 2025

At last, the sun is shining, and children are able to make full use of the site with more space to play and explore. The lunchtime football sessions are proving to be very popular with all classes.

It has been assessment week for children from reception to year 5. Children appear to be proud to show off what they have learned, they have coped well with assessments in each class.

The PTFA have been busy over the last week; serving teas and coffee before the Mother's Day Assembly and collecting donations on the April Fool's Day. A HUGE THANK YOU to the PTFA members and all those who donated, it really does make a difference.

Safeguarding Alert

It has come to light that some children in school (particularly Cedar Class) are watching programs such as Wednesday and Stranger Things both of which have age ratings of 14-16 years. Please be mindful to check ratings of the materials your children are asking to watch, the ratings are given for good reasons. 

We do hope to see many of you at the Easter Play next Friday morning where Damson Class will be performing.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.

28th March 2025

This week has been challenging in many ways. Staff absences are tricky for all especially in a small school setting, but everyone has coped well, and school has been calm and learning has been progressing. We do endeavour to have the same teacher to cover absences but unfortunately this is not always possible.

The Mother’s Day Assembly was once again a touching way to celebrate and appreciate all that mums do. Children across school have been revealing many amazing ways in which their own mums make them feel loved and special this week. The reception mum's tea party was a success as always with lots of smiles and cake shared within Maple class.

Happy Eid to all those who celebrating the ending of Ramadan this weekend.

Wishing you all a peaceful and happy weekend.

21st March 2025

This week began with an assembly around Neurodiversity and the different ways our brains can work. We were able to see how some different famous people have navigated their own personal challenges and superpowers. Again, this helps us to focus upon our school values - recognising and valuing ourselves, each other, and the community in which we live. 

Today, we have been celebrating Red Nose Day across school with a variety of crazy hairstyles and clothes (the theme was selected by our school councillors). Classes are creating joke books with the contributions brought into school. All donations will be passed on to the Red Nose Day charity - an update on the funds raised will be provided next week.

Next Friday (28th March), we are looking forward to celebrating Mother’s Day and are planning to have ‘mum’s/mother figures’ into School to celebrate for our assembly which starts at 9:05. The doors will be open from 8:40 - please come along and support the PTFA who will be selling morning drinks before the start of the Mother’s Day assembly. All funds raised will support our children in school, so please come along and purchase a drink before the assembly starts. Please note that there are no certificates this week, as next week is our Mother's Day Assembly.

Another week of events contributing to living life in all it’s fullness. 

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend. 

14th March 2025

On Monday morning, we began the week by reviewing the British Values of Respect and Tolerance in our whole school assembly. We were able to see how our school values matched with the British Values key messages. Children across all classes were able to identify ways in which we can show respect and tolerance of others as well as admiring the unique differences we all have.

We were visited by an occupational therapist on Monday afternoon with the purpose of reviewing the school provision for children with special educational needs. She was extremely impressed with all classroom environments and the offer we provide for all children.

Mrs B our ICT coordinator,  together with the school councillors have judged the online safety day posters. The standards were very high this year with some difficult choices to be made, well done to all those who entered. The winners were judged to be Roman (R), Asees (Y1), Bella (Y2), Willow (Y3), Lincoln (Y4), Callum (Y5) and Louis (Y6). The winning posters will be displayed on the ICT board shortly.

We are looking forward to Red Nose day next week (Friday 21st), which I am sure will be a success with an array of wacky hairdo's.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.

7th March 2025

In school this week we had a fabulous World Book Day celebration - the costumes were imaginative and fun. Children were very good at explaining who they were dressed as although we did have some tenuous links with footballers - but fun was had by all. Dance Day sessions were participated in enthusiastically. The younger children worked on a dance around traditional tales and the older classes worked on a Jungle Book creation.

We welcomed a PHD student to talk about global warming and the things we can do to make a difference - such as recycling clothes, using reusable water bottles and considering walking where possible  rather than using cars. Mrs T also launched our week of food waste focus - a Dojo message has been sent to give you prompts to help at home.

It is great to have the sunshine. We have started to use the field again which means more space for everyone to run around - and play football again.

Wishing you all a peaceful  and happy weekend.

28th February 2025

Tuesday began with a whole school assembly about the new Behaviour Policy - all children were pleased to know that no more yellow or red cards will be issued. The behaviour prompts have been well received, and I am pleased to say behaviour reflections this week have been minimal. Poster reminders have been placed around school.

Burton Green have played their first football match after many years. We played away, against All Saints Leek Wootton on Wednesday 26th February. Year 5 and 6 players were very excited - as was Mr Vousden (the coach). Unfortunately, we did not win but all players put in a great effort- well done team BG. Fingers crossed for good result when we play against them at home. 

Year 5 are currently having a great time away at the Pioneer Centre with Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Jones. I am looking forward to hearing about their trip, I will share how it went in next week's newsletter.

A message from the PTFA We would like to say a huge THANK YOU for all your donations for our Valentines RED & PINK non uniform day ❤️ we raised a total of £87 for the school and the children!! ❤️ Thanks, the PTFA! 

Mrs T our resident Eco Warrior is leading us in Food Waste Action Week starting on Monday. We have a Young Climate Warrior delivering an assembly to the whole school on Tuesday. 

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend. 

14th February 2025

We started this week with an assembly about ‘Online Safety’. Pupils were able to remember, explain and share the online safety rules which we have covered in school previously. Regular refreshers and reminders, as well as new information sharing, around online safety is extremely important to ensure all pupils are safe when accessing the numerous devices they use.

Mrs Bonnett (our ICT coordinator) has provided the following link for you to access. It provides parental advice regarding keeping your children safe online. 

https://saferinternet.org.uk/safer-internet-day/safer-internet-day-2025/tips-for-parents-and-carers

On Tuesday, three classes accessed the online safety lesson provided by the BBC - this year's theme focused on scams and recognising phishing emails. The younger class covered age-appropriate materials around online safety.

As part of this week's theme, classes have discussed PEGI ratings which feature on games, social media accounts and are connected to film and TV ratings. It has come to light that many children are accessing materials and social media services that are beyond the age ratings advised. Please check the materials your children are accessing to ensure they are age appropriate - the ratings are set by panels of expert's based on language, graphics, violence, and general appropriateness. We recognise that using devices adds to "Living life in all it's fullness", but lets ensure children are safe.

It was lovely to hear so many positive comments on both parent's evenings this week, particularly regarding the standards of work the children are producing. It is a positive way for all parents to find out what your children have been getting up to in their school days.

It is now time for a well-earned rest for both pupils and staff, I do hope you all have a fabulous half term.

Please remember that school returns for children on Tuesday February 25th, staff return the day before for an Academy training day.

Wishing you all a peaceful half term. 

7th February 2025

On Monday, this week we started with a focus on Children’s Mental Health Week’ - in assembly we looked at how we can build positive mental health habits. This theme is closely linked to our My Happy Mind and Spirituality - Wows, Ows and Nows work, children across school are positively engaging with all aspects of these themes.

We were fortunate to have a visit from one of our school governors on Wednesday. Mrs Reeves spoke with children across school to gain their views on how they are enjoying the current school themes. 

Lunchtime play has been enhanced with the addition of new balls, this enables children to use the catchers and cups equipment that was not possible without balls! Let’s hope the weather remains dry this spring to allow children to get onto the field early - so the football fun can start as soon as possible. 

Next week is ‘Online Safety Week’ - activities connected to this will happen in each class. I will be sending out some parental advice connected to online safety in next week’s newsletter.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend. 

31st January 2025

It has been another busy week at school this week. We started the week with an assembly from the Autistic Girls Charity -it was very informative, children engaged well with the content. It was a positive reminder to accept everybody and recognise that we are all unique and special. Also, discussion centred around how pupils could support peers who may have more challenges to overcome than others which is a great lesson for life.

We have been fortunate to welcome staff from the academy trust into school this week, you may have met a couple of them at morning drop off times. It is always a positive experience to show guests around our school, they are always so impressed with your children’s behaviour, manners, and attitude to learning. They were able to speak with children from all classes to discover what they enjoy about being at Burton Green C of E Academy and things they feel should be added or altered - pupil voice is at the heart of the decisions we make about our school. 

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.

24th January 2025

This week we started off with an assembly on the theme of Burns Night Celebrations and the fantastic work of Robert/Robbie (Rabbie) Burns, Scottish author and poet. We were able to listen to 'Up in the Morning' - which is very apt for the chilly weather we have all been enduring.

Across school Mr Gimes has relaunched our British Values theme recently. We have been reminded or taught anew the areas encompassed in British Values which include tolerance, democracy, freedom, the rule of law and respect.  The values go hand in hand with our school vision to live 'life in all its fullness'. The values allow us all to live our own unique lives while being mindful to recognise that we need to be tolerant and respectful of of others and to follow the laws of our country which are there to keep us all safe. Each class is working on one of the values currently to embed the knowledge.

The My Happy Mind program is going well across school with many children talking about having an attitude for gratitude and their hippocampus'. We have sent out information for parents this week so you can become involved too. By downloading the app (free of charge) parents and carers can become involved in this program you can benefit from the mindful activities and resources that are available to use at home.

The next PINS parental engagement meeting is scheduled to take place at Burton Green Academy on Monday 10th February at 8.45. A letter has been emailed to all parents and carers this week. Please feel free to drop in to discuss any concerns regarding special educational needs or disability - no diagnosis is needed.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.

17th January 2025

It has been a busy but productive week across school. Children are focussed and engaged in their learning in every class.

We are delighted to announce that Burton Green Academy has successfully completed the first stage of the UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award. We have been awarded a Bronze award currently, but work has already begun to achieve the silver award - a huge thank you to Mrs Wilcox for leading this work across school.

This week WOWs, OWs and NOWs has been launched in assembly, it is connected to understanding our spirituality, the events that make us all unique and special people - children are welcome to bring any picture into school to represent any aspects they feel have impacted and shaped them so far.  You may wish to discuss WOWs, OWs and NOWs with your children at home to see if they can think of any events that have had an impact either positively or negatively. 

A Burton Green parish council representative came into school to meet with the school council on Monday. It was a fact-finding meeting to collect children's views on the redesign of the play park off Red Lane. We will keep you informed as to when this will happen once we know.

Wishing you all peaceful weekend.

10th January 2025

Happy New Year to you all, let's hope 2025 is a kind year for the whole Burton Green Community. Once again staff and I would like to thank you for the generous gifts we received.

Monday began with a teacher training day for school staff. We completed external training from Warwickshire Send Team on Demand Avoidance (PDA), followed by online training in PREVENT and subject leadership time - it was a very busy day.

It was lovely to see all the children return on Tuesday with smiles and enthusiasm. School has been a calm and productive environment with children engrossed in learning in each and every class this week. 

The My Happy Mind program has already begun in each class, this also compliments the new 'Spirituality' work that we are embarking upon this term.  I hope your children begin to discuss Ows, Wows and Nows with you at home in the next couple of weeks.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend.