Buckden C.E Primary School

Sports Day – Save the Date! Sports Day is on Friday 26th June pop it in your diary! Lower School: 9:00am Upper School: 1:00pm If you have children in both key stages, please leave after the morning session and return for the afternoon. We're excited for a fantastic day of fun and teamwork!

A Gigantic THANK YOU! We want to extend the biggest, heartfelt thank you to everyone who came together for Make a Difference Day. Your time, your energy, and your willingness to pitch in truly made an impact. Seeing our community band together to support our school reminds us just how special this place is. Because of you, we're continuing to make this school the best it can be not just for today, but for every student who walks through our doors. We appreciate each and every one of you who showed up, helped out, and made a difference. You're what makes this community shine. Thank you for being part of something meaningful.

Now Enrolling from EYFS to Year 6! Looking for a warm, vibrant, and nurturing school community for your child? We're excited to announce that we currently have spaces available across EYFS to Year 6! At our school, children are encouraged to grow, explore, and thrive in a supportive environment where every learner is valued. Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or joining us further along the way, we're here to help them shine. Join our school family today! Get in touch to arrange a visit or to find out more about how to apply. We can't wait to welcome you!

A huge thank you to all families and staff who came to our "Make a Difference Day" today. It is so special to have people give up their time to help us improve the school environment

Make A Difference Day We had a fabulous event last year where we made a significant improvement to our children's environment with the help of some amazing volunteers and the support of a fabulous PTA – If you would like to be involved this year please Save the Date – Saturday 18th April and drop Mrs Heather mheather@bpa.act-academytrust.org letting her know your skills you are able to offer and whether you are able to offer a morning an afternoon or a full-day.

Year 3 Koinonia and Performance on the last day of term! Please check the newsletter for details

Epilespy Awareness day We are pleased to let you know that we will be holding an Epilepsy Awareness Day on Thursday 26th March. To help us mark this important day, children are invited to wear a purple accessorythis could be a hat, socks, badge, scarf, hair accessory, or anything small in purpleto show their support. We are kindly asking for a £1 donation, which will go towards supporting The Rowland family's charity fundraising. Your contributions will help raise awareness and provide valuable support for those affected by epilepsy. Thank you, as always, for your generosity and community spirit.

Great news Friday morning bacon and sausage baps are back! After hearing how much pupils missed their Friday treat, Mrs Stewart has introduced a simple preorder system. To order, email dstewart@bpa.act-academytrust.org by 6pm on Thursday. Your bap will be ready to collect from the usual spot between 8:30 and 8:45 on Friday morning.

We kindly ask that dogs are not brought beyond the school gates. Some children feel nervous around dogs, and we want everyone to feel safe when arriving and leaving school. Dogs can also create hygiene issues in busy areas. To help us keep the school environment clean and comfortable for all, please keep dogs outside the school grounds. Thank you for your support.

Scooters on the playground- We've had a few safety concerns about children riding or swinging scooters and bikes before school. To keep everyone safe, please remind your child to: Dismount on entering the school grounds Put scooters and bikes away straight away Not ride or carry scooters around the playground A small number of pupils, especially in Years 5 and 6, have been swinging scooters, which can be unsafe. Staff will continue to remind them, and your support is appreciated.

Happy Mothers Day! Wishing everyone a very happy Mother's Day for the weekend. We hope all our mums, mother figures, and those celebrating enjoy a welldeserved day filled with love, appreciation, and maybe even a hot cup of tea that you didn't have to make yourself. You deserve every bit of spoiling that comes your way. A gigantic thank you to our wonderful PTA for putting together such a thoughtful gift for every child to share with their mum. The children are absolutely bursting to hand them oversome have been very close to spilling the surprise already! Your creativity and care make moments like these truly special for our school community, and we're so grateful for everything you do.

Down Syndrome Day- Friday 20th March Get ready for World Down Syndrome Day on Friday 20th March! We're inviting everyone to join in by wearing your brightest, boldest, most wonderfully mismatched socks. Odd socks are a symbol of uniquenessand the perfect way to show support. We'll also have a limited number of badges available for a suggested donation of 50p. These will be offered on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Let's fill the day with colour, kindness, and visibility. Wear your odd socks proudly and help us show support for an amazing cause!