Newsletters

STAFFING NEWS

Unfortunately, Ms Moore, our office SIMs Manager will be leaving us at the end of this term.  She has secured a new position whereby she can work from home, so we wish her all the best for the future.  This vacancy has enabled an office reshuffle with the lovely Mrs Chappell, who is currently front of house, being promoted to SIMs Manager and Mrs Clark, currently a LSA in Year 4 joining the office team as Receptionist.  Mrs Reilly remains in her current role as Office Manager.  We are very excited about the changes and we look forward to continuing to provide an efficient and helpful service to our wonderful pupils and parents.

Mrs Faithfull will be ending her role as Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant; however, we are extremely pleased that she will continue as a LSA in Year 3.  In January we will be appointing a replacement for her Lunchtime Supervisor role.

Unfortunately, Mrs Smith is still not well enough to return but we continue to wish her a speedy recovery in the New Year.  Mrs Barnard remains class teacher in Year 6 and Mrs Reed and Mrs Dawson will continue to job share in 3DR until the end of this academic year, providing continuity for all pupils involved.

We welcomed Mrs Bruce as a new LSA in Year 3 at the start of this week. Mrs Cameron will also be joining our LSA team in January, replacing Mrs Clark in Year 4. We are very lucky to have appointed two experienced LSAs and know you will join us in welcoming them both to the Bosmere team.

YEAR 4 NEWS

It has been an exciting and busy few weeks in Year 4. We’ve seen fantastic progress and have been involved in some very special events, all contributing to a positive atmosphere as we approach the Christmas break. We kicked off with our No Pens Day, where children embraced the challenge of communicating without writing tools. It was inspiring to see how creatively everyone engaged in spoken activities, from group discussions to hands-on learning, showcasing their ability to learn in a variety of ways.

Our PSHE lessons on puberty are now complete, with the majority of children approaching these important discussions with curiosity and maturity. Their positive attitude has made these lessons engaging and informative, laying the foundations for future learning and growth.  

A huge thank you to all of the families who contributed to our Secrets Room and Reverse Advent Calendar donations. Your kindness and generosity have made such a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the support you’ve shown to our school community.

As we're sure you're aware, Year 4 have been hard at work rehearsing for their nativity, and we’re thrilled with their dedication and enthusiasm. As we write, the children can’t wait to perform for their families. Their excitement is contagious, and we know the final performance will be one to remember!

Thank you again for all your support this term. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas!

YEAR 6 NEWS

Year 6 have had another busy half term which included two class assemblies, 6B and 6K.  We also took part in 'No Pens Day' which included a 'Show and Tell' session. Although some children were nervous to start with, all enjoyed participating and learned new speaking skills.  We also set a maths challenge to build the tallest scaffold using art straws that could hold a weight.  There was great communication and teamwork shown.

We started our English unit on Charles Dickens ready for our Christmas performance of 'A Christmas Carol' and Biography of Charles's life.  The children have really been engaged learning about the lives of Victorians and the huge differences between rich and poor.

We invited the theatre company 'This is my Theatre' to provide workshops and to perform 'A Christmas Carol' to inspire the children's acting.  It certainly made an impression.  They were fantastic!

Along with Year 4, we attended the carol service at St. Faiths Church.  Year 6 can certainly sing!  It really set the atmosphere for celebrating Christmas. 

We would like to thank all of our parents for their contributions for our 'Reverse Advent Calendar' and for Year 6's 'Secrets Room'.  The Year 6 team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas.

WELLBEING TIP

Amongst the twinkling lights, trying to have cosy moments and the smell of gingerbread that you’ve frantically made as that’s what makes a good Insta post, there is a whirlwind of to-do lists and trying to make the festive season perfect for everyone.

It's this expectation of wanting Christmas to be “perfect” that’s a major source of stress for most parents/carers.

What is “perfect”?

Families need to remember that it's the experiences of sharing and having fun that really matters and not just “the stuff".

Christmas decorations or dinners don't have to look a certain way. Who needs that added pressure? Who says you must eat turkey? Who says you must have matching pyjamas? If parents are normally easy-going, under stress they may get more rigid or up tight and this can have an impact on the children.

Children don't always understand what the pressure is and why people are behaving differently. It’s Christmas which is fun and exciting. Why’s everyone so stressed? Share the load…let children help so they can feel like they're part of the festivities, delegate! You don’t need to take ownership for everything.

Don’t look at the picture perfect Insta photos. How staged are they? How many times did it take to get that “perfect shot”.

Focus on the fun and what actually matters such as thinking of the family and friends and have them know they are valued. Sharing and making memories cost’s nothing.