Newsletter

Spring Term 2, April 2022

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL AUTUMN TERM DATES

SUMMER TERM DATES

As we come to the end of the last few days of the Summer Summer Holidays – July 20th – September 4th
Term, I would like thank parents, staff and pupils for their
cooperation for helping to manage attendance during the Start of Autumn 1 Term – Monday 5th September
unusually hot weather we have experienced. It hasn’t been
easy to continue the end of term arrangements within the Friday 21st October – 3pm Finish for Half Term
academy environment, however, everyone has worked hard
to keep events on track and children have been amazing at Half Term Holidays - Monday 24th October – Friday
adapting to the conditions. 28th October
It has been so good to be able to reintroduce the
Monday 31st October – Start of Autumn 2 Term
traditional end of term events, dare I say a return to
normality. Thank you to all parent/carers for attending our
FUNDRAISING
Sports Days, they were great fun and enjoyed by both
pupils and staff.
Thank you for all your efforts in supporting our charity
fundraising events over the course of this year. Your
Reaching the end of the academic year, I am proud at how
generousity has once again been incredible. We plan to
far pupils have developed with their learning. We know
continue with a series of fundraising events in 2022/23.
there has contined to be many challenges with the
However, after listening to your feedback over this year
pandemic continuing and the resulting unavoidable impact
and recognising the changing financial climate we will
on both pupil and staff absences. Our children have
endevour to ensure these events are less clustered
reacted brilliantly, showing resilience and the ability to
together and will publish the dates ahead for your
adapt to day to day changes. Without their determination,
information.
and the commitment of the BPA staff, the successes that
have been achieved would not have been possible.
As always if you have any fundraising projects personal to
yourself which you would like us to publicise or support
Many congratulations to those pupils nominated for Pupil of
please get in touch.
the Year awards, it fantastic to be able to recognise the
dedication put in my children over the three terms, and it
was lovely to see so many families present at the
assemblies. It is never an easy task to for the teaching team
to select only two pupils per class, with so many children
achieving incredible things. A huge well done to all pupils
for their successes in 2021/22!

As always, it is sad to say goodbye to our Year 6 cohort

after they complete their primary journey. We wish you all
the best at whichever secondary school you are moving on
to and look forward to following your achievements in Key
Stage 3 and 4 and beyond. SCHOOL COUNCIL

I would like to wish you all a realxing and enjoyable

summer. Whether you are home for a the break or are
managing to go away, have a fantastic holiday and we look
forward to welcoming pupils back on Monday 5th
September.
This year our School Council have been incredibly busy
and probably had their most active year. Miss England’s
enthusiasm and energy has undoubetdly rubbed off on all
our class representatives and they achieved much to
impact upon the daily life of the academy community.

Great work guys, we look forward to following your

projects and achievements again next year!
 SCHOOL DAY
The Academy school day will continue at the times as per
the Summer Term, which are our usual pre pandemic
timings. A quick reminder is enclosed for your information
below.
Start of the Day
Breakfast Club starts at 7:20am with
breakfast being served between 7:30 and
8:00am.
Please note – Breakfast Club booking MUST
be made in advance and pupils are not able
to attend with prior booking a place online
or via the school office
Children should enter the school
between 8:25am and 8:40am.
End of the Day
The school day end at 3pm
Children in Year 1 can be collected from
the KS1 playground.
Children in Reception and Years 2-6 can be
collect from
the KS2 playground.
After school clubs run from 3:00pm until
4:00pm
Places can be booked online once advertised
at the start of each half term
COVID -
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
A big thank you to all families for your efforts to ensure
pupils to attend the academy during a year when the
pandemic continued to impact the health of pupils and staff.
As Covid-19 has evolved you are aware that there are now
very limited elements to consider and pupils are expected
to continue attend lessons providing they are well enough
to do so, in a similar way to any contracting other illness,
eg colds, flu etc.
During the Summer Term 2022, the DfE released updated
guidance on Improving School Attendance. This was
principally in response to poor attendance nationally
following the removal of the restrictions and impositions
associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Academy has reviewed the guidance and updated its
procedures with the aim of restoring attendance to pre-
pandemic levels.
I cannot overstate the importance of attendance. Put
simply, children who do not attend school regularly,
underperform, which has a knock-on effect in terms of
their long term development and ultimately career
opportunities
The Academy’s target is for all pupils to achieve an
attendance of 100% to afford them the best opportunity
to fulfil their potential. From September 2022, where a
pupil falls short of this target, an appropriate response will
be implemented according to the attendance thresholds.
Further information will be sent out at the start of the
Autumn Term.
I must also make you aware that the the DfE is currently
reviewing the system of fixed penalty notices. Proposals
include the imposition of fines in the following
circumstances:
 10 sessions of unauthorised absence, including
lateness in a term (where support has not been
successful, has not been engaged with, or is not
appropriate).
 Any incidence of unauthorised holiday in term
time.
 Any sessions of unauthorised absence immediately
following a leave of absence in term time.
 A limit of two fines issued to one parent for the
same child in any school year, followed by
prosecution.
Further information will be provided once the outcome of
the DfE review is confirmed.
UNIFORM
PE KITS
From September we will be also returning to our pre
pandemic usual requirements for PE kits.
This means that pupils should now bring a PE kit into
school and will change on the day of their PE lessons.
Please can all pupils bring their PE kits into school on the
first day of term – Monday 5th September.
Therefore children should no longer arrive in a PE kit on
the day they have a PE lesson or Club. Pupils should wear
the approved academy uniform on every school day.
A reminder that the required BPA PE kits consists of:
 Red PE T-shirt,
 Navy blue shorts or, navy blue joggers, and
 Either a BPA navy sweatshirt or, BPA navy hoodie
ACADEMY UNIFORM
Full school uniform should be worn on all days from
September:
certificate winners who were chosen by the prefects and
class teachers for their outstanding efforts on the day.
We were told by one of Assistant Head teachers at KES
that our pupils we were the best behaved group of
children they had welcomed. Well done, BPA Year 5!
RECEPTION – ‘READY, STEADY, GO!”
Mid way throught the Summer term our Reception
children had a really amazing couple of weeks exploring
their new topic, ‘Ready steady, grow!’.

A reminder of the academy uniform requirements: They thoroughly enjoyed creating a garden centre ,
learning about various different fruits and vegetables and
Specific uniform for all exploring all things insects in the garden. Pupils found that
our garden houses lots of caterpillars and the children
 Boys Grey Trousers have been so excited to observe them in their habitats.
 Boys Grey Shorts
 Girls Grey Skirts
They have enjoyed celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and had
 Girls Grey Trousers
a Tea Party In the garden!
 Girls Summer Dress, red check
 BPA Red Polo Shirt
 BPA Navy Sweat Shirt
 BPA Navy Cardigan
 Black shoes or plain black trainers

Year 6 Uniform

Also, a reminder that all Year 6 pupils should be wearing a

more formal uniform consisting of a white shirt or blouse
and school tie.

 GIRLS – BPA Navy Cardigan, White Blouse &

BPA tie
 BOYS – BPA Navy Sweat Shirt (V neck), White
Shirt & BPA tie

Many thanks for your cooperation

YEAR 5 KING EDMUND ‘WOW’ DAY

Towards the end of the Summer Term Year 5 visited The

King Edmund School for a ‘WOW day’ – and children
thoroughly enjoyed the activities. Well done to all of our
 YEAR 3/4 SEA LIFE CENTRE VISIT YEAR 1

All of Year 1 had a fabulous time taking part in their Royal

Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and
for their Memorable Experience. It was a pleasure to hear
all the children sign the national anthem before tucking
into their snacks and drinks. They loved having the
celebration time and waving of flags. Children also
listened to a book all about the life of Queen Elizabeth ll,
and how she grew up from a Princess, into the great
Queen she is now. Here are some if the pictures from
our royally fun afternoon.

Our year 3 and 4 pupils had a fantastic experience visiting

the Sea Life Centre as part of their topic ‘Blue Abyss’. It
was a valuable insight into an environment they wouldn’t
usually have access to and really enjoyable day!
 SPORTS

YEAR 3/4 Rapid Fire Cricket Super Sports Finals

Year 1 / 2 – 3 Tees Cricket

KS1 & KS2 Mini Games

Key Stage 1 Panathlon Team

Year 5/6 Girls Cricket Essex Finals