Bovingdon Primary Academy

Keeping in Touch 17th July 2020

Belonging. Possibilities. Achievement.

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a year of ups and downs! I feel like I have been on a fast moving rollercoaster. When all the children left school on March 23rd none of us really knew what to expect, however I must say that we are all ending on a high here at Bovingdon.

Children are happy, staff are tired but happy! I hope parents will join me in saying a huge thank you to all the staff at Bovingdon. Everyone has risen to the many challenges faced over the last couple of months. I would also like to thank the parents who have had to juggle their own jobs with home schooling their children. Parents have also been supportive and

caring during this last term. I will really miss Year 6 who had a very different experience celebrating the end of their time at Bovingdon-I must say that they embraced all the “new norms” with resilience and enthusiasm. Good luck to all of you as you go onto this new stage

in your lives! I am looking forward to seeing the whole school together again soon. Have a safe and restful summer!

Mrs S Breslin

Mrs Hoy has worked at Bovingdon Primary Academy for nearly twenty years. In her time at the school, she has been a dedicated and valued member of staff. She has helped so many children to

achieve their potential and has supported the school in countless ways. Her organisational skills are second to none - she would often be found quietly working behind the scenes getting things for

lessons, school events and supporting with productions. The extent of her impact at Bovingdon, both in the classroom and behind the scenes is immeasurable. She will be greatly missed by the

Bovingdon team.

Mrs Bond has been with us for seven years. She began her journey as a student-teacher and has been an inspirational teacher ever since. In her time at the school, she has touched the lives of so many. She has an incredible passion and talent for writing which she has brought to the school -

we hope to see some of her poetry published one day! She has taken on a number of roles over her years at Bovingdon, and her impact, both in and out of the classroom, has been felt by students, staff and parents alike. We are so grateful for all she has done over the years and we will really

miss all that she brings to the school.

Mr Moran also trained with us and was a student-teacher in Mrs Bond’s class last year. Having successfully qualified, we were pleased that Mr Moran chose to stay at Bovingdon to complete his NQT year. Over the two years, he has dazzled us with his musical talent, brightened our days with his wonderful sense of humour and brought so much fun and creativity in to his classroom and the

wider school. It has been a joy to have him with us these past couple of years.

We wish Mrs Hoy, Mrs Bond and Mr Moran all the best in their future endeavours.

Staff Changes

Bovingdon

staff put together a video for our Year 6

Leavers’. To view our performance of ‘This

Is Me’ visit:

https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=iO0TNZV3SNs

A big thank you to all the children and their families for your hard work and dedication over this term from the school governors. Lockdown has been a chal-lenge but you’ve all coped so well. We’ve heard great things about everything you have been working on with Bovingdon’s wonderful teaching staff. Wishing

you all a wonderful Summer!

From the Local Advisory Body.

Despite the many challenges, we still had a fantastic week with our Year 6 leavers’. We had a BBQ in Springfield on Tuesday and awarded trophies for courtesy, helpfulness,

confidence, leadership, team spirit, positivity, effort, achievement, and presentation and effort. As well as

Sportsman and woman and most improved sportsperson.

Fuzzy Duzzy, the children’s entertainer,

brought smiles and laughter to the

children when he visited the school earlier this week

Mr Robinson ran socially

distanced Sports Days for each

year group

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Florence Nightingale

Roald Dahl Museum Victorian Day

Thumbelina

Sponsored

Bounce

Viking Day

Airbus Discovery Centre

Public Speaking Competition Young Voices

Prime Minister visit

Staycation

Backwards Day

Local History Assembly and history of toys

Science Week

Staying active

Christingle

Christmas plays

Dragon Babies

Remembrance Day and VE Day

Maths Day

Team Sports

Book Day

Learning

from home

Christmas Lunch

Champions

European Languages Day

Staff vs. children netball

Target Games

Feeling Good Week and Shakespeare Week

Reception A are called Sparking Stars

Star bubble had a fabulous time celebrating all their hard

work with a real 'bubble' party and cake. The children said

“Amazing” the best party ever!' Kaiya is our star of the

week for her consistent hard work every week.

Reception B are called Fluffy Clouds

This week all of Fluffy Cloud are our stars of the week as

they have been working brilliantly as a team and we are so proud of how hard they have all worked this year. Their

highlight was laughing along when Fuzzy Duzzy performed.

Reception C are called Snowflakes

Everybody in Snowflakes are stars, they are a joy to teach

and have adapted so well to a different school day. We have sang along to Gene Kelly in the mornings and espe-

cially loved the surprise visit from Fuzzy Duzzy.

Reception D are called Soft Feathers

Feathers highlight is when Mr Fuzzy Duzzy came to visit he

was so funny! Our stars of the week are Rose for working

independently in her writing, Aria for doing amazing in

Sports Day and George for being kind and helpful.

Year 1 A are called Poppies

All of Poppies deserve the star of week for working so hard

during these challenging times. They have taken on every challenge with their best efforts and we are so proud of

them. Our favourite part of this week was our Sports Day.

Year 1 B are called Sunflowers

This week, we would like to give star of the week to all the children in Sunflower for their hard work and positive attitude to

school. Our highlight of the week was the Year 1 Sports Day.

Our star last week Benjamin for his excellent writing.

Year 1 C are called Bluebells

This week all of Bluebell bubble have been stars. They have

worked so hard and been so wonderful. A massive well done to all of them—We so proud. Our highlight has been

Mr Fuzzy Duzzy's show which the children found hilarious

Year 1 D are called Primrose

Primrose have had a smashing week, taking part in the

mini Sports Day. Our star of the week is awarded to the whole Primrose group. They have adapted, worked hard

and have been amazing throughout.

Year 6 A are called Galaxies

Our star this week is Oliver for constantly being a true

gentlemen and showing kindness to everyone in our very special bubble. Our highlight was re-watching the Year 6

videos and reminiscing on our school journey.

Year 6 B are called Starburst

Starburst bubble enjoyed having a BBQ in Springfield and

collecting their leavers' medals this week. They are all star of the week for fantastic team spirit. What a lovely end to

Year 6!

Year 6 C are called Magic Stars

Magic Stars have had an amazing last week of school. Our

highlight of the week has been playing The Pirate Game in class! Our stars of the week are the whole bubble for their

leavers production- you will all be missed. Good Luck!

Year 6 D are called Milky Way

Our highlight was the BBQ they had in Springfield where

they all got medals and a few trophies. Star of the Week has to be every single one of Milky Way as they have just

shown so much positivity and care for one another.

Key Worker A are called Rainbows

Star of the week is Daniel for

building the tallest tower in our Taskmaster Challenge. He built a

tower using only the things on his

desk and it stood at almost 70cm!

Key Worker B are called Skittles

Skittles have had a really fun week

making animal pompoms and playing

rounders in PE. Darcie is our star for

a great performance of baby shark in

front of the class.

Key Worker C are called Sprinkles

Stars this week! Finley & William

for outstanding fielding in PE.

Brandon, Abbie, Finley & India

taught Sprinkles their Living on a

Prayer dance - it was the perfect end.