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

• Card swapping games

  Tue 10 Sep 2019
  Please can we ask that all toys including pokemon and other playing cards are kept at home. We have had lots of issues where children swap and then change their minds. This causes lots of upset for all involved. Thanks.

• Flu Immunisations- 17th October 2019

  Tue 09 Jul 2019

  Dear Parent/Guardian

  Re. Childhood Flu Immunisation - Academic Year 2019/20

  The 2019/20 Flu Immunisation Programme is being led by North Somerset Community Partnership working with Bristol Community Health and Sirona Care and Health. 

  This year the nasal flu spray will be offered to children in Reception Year and Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

  You will receive a flu information pack in September 2019 which will include a letter, a consent form and a leaflet explaining the Childhood Flu Programme. 

  Parents/carers will be asked to complete the consent form and return it to us in the original envelope. The consent form must be completed by someone who has parental responsibility for the child.  This means that legally they have the power to make important decisions in relation to the child. One form must be completed for each child receiving the vaccination. 

  Once you have received your pack in September, please can we ask you to return the form(s) to school as soon as possible.

  Once you have returned the form, if you wish to change your mind you should contact us as soon as possible on 01275 373104.  Any change should be notified to us at least 2 working days before the planned immunisation date at the school.

  If your child currently has a health problem which prevents them attending school, we can arrange for them to get immunised at an evening clinic.  Please contact the team directly on nscp.sch-imms@nhs.net or 01275 373104

  A document with some ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ is available at www.nscphealth.co.uk/services/school-age-flu-vaccination which you may find helpful.

  If in the meantime if you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us either via email or telephone as listed above.

  Yours faithfully

   

   

  Immunisation Team

• School Dinners

  Fri 05 Jul 2019

  Reducing health inequalities in South Gloucestershire is a key priority for the Public and Health and Wellbeing division. We have recently set up a team to deliver projects that will help to tackle issues relating to this.

   

  We have identified that the level of school meal take-up, including free school meals, is low across South Gloucestershire. We would like to understand some of the reasons for this and how this can be increased. As you know, when children are registered for free school meals, your school also receives pupil premium. Part of the aim of this project is to help increase the uptake of free school meals and as a result your school would also receive the funding it is eligible for.

   

  Please complete the online survey and at 3;15 on Monday the team will be on the playground to speak to you.

   

  https://southglos.researchfeedback.net/s.asp?k=156199101713

• Bike ability

  Mon 24 Jun 2019

  Bikeability

  Cycling Training for the 21st Century

  FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CYCLE TRAINING COURSES – SUMMER BREAK 2019

   

  Bikeability Learn to Ride (Currently in School year 3 and above)

  This session is for children who are unable to cycle, including older children and adults who have never mastered the skill.  For School Year 3 and above. Session 1 ½ hours

   

  Level 1 Training (Currently in school year 3 and above)

  This 2 hour course takes place in a traffic free environment, designed to improve cycle skills and confidence. 

   

  Level 2 Training (Currently in school year 5 and above)

  These two day course are designed to give trainees the skills needed to make a journey to and from school on quiet roads.

   

  Level 3 Training (School year 7 and above must have completed level 2)

  This half day course is designed to build on skills learned in Level 2. Trainees will learn about and encounter more complex, busier road situations.

   

  Bikeability Ride

  Local ride for children who have taken part in level 2 upwards with an aim to incorporate quiet roads and shared paths which young people are likely to use when getting about in their area, ride distance approximately 5 - 7miles – Session 1 ½ hours

                             

  Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Wood Lane, BS32 9BS

  Learn to Ride                Mon 29^th July                            09.00 – 11.30                one session required

  Learn to Ride                Tues 27^th Aug                            09.00 – 11.30                one session required

  Level 1                          Mon 29th July                           09.00 – 11.00                one session required

  Level 1                          Fri 2^nd Aug                                09.00 – 11.00                one session required

  Level 1                         Mon 12^th Aug                            09.00 – 11.00                one session required

  Level 1                          Tues 27^th Aug                           09.00 – 11.00                one session required

  Level 2                          Tue 30^th & Wed 31^st July            09.00 – 13.00                two sessions required

  Level 2                          Tues 13^th & Wed 14^th Aug          09.00 – 13.00                two sessions required

  Level 2                          Weds 28^th &Thu 29^th Aug           09.00 – 13.00               two sessions required

  Level 3                         Thu 1st Aug                              09.00 – 13.00                one session required

  Level 3                         Fri 30^th Aug                               09.00 – 13.00                one session required

   

  Bradley Stoke Community School, Fiddlers Wood Lane, BS32 9BS     

  Bikeability Ride             Fri 16^th  Aug                              09.00 -10.30 or              one session required                                                                 11.00 – 12:30                one session required

             

  Bromley Heath Playing Fields, off Queensholm Crescent, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6LT

  Level 1                          Fri 2^nd Aug                                09.00 – 11.00                one session required

  Level 2                          Tue 30^th Wed 31^st July               09.00 – 13.00                two sessions required

  Level 2                          Thu 15^th & Fri 16^th Aug               09.00 – 13.00               two sessions required

  Level 3                          Thurs 15^th Aug                          09.00 – 13.00               one session required

   

  All elements of the course must be achieved to a competent, confident and consistent standard to gain the Bikeability standard.

  The sessions are incremental, so if a trainee misses a session they may not be able to continue on to the next session.

  All trainees must have a signed and completed consent form.

  Trainees must have and be able to ride a roadworthy bicycle.

  Trainees must have a properly fitted cycle helmet.

  All Instructors are DBS checked and work for the Council’s Road Safety Team. Bikeability certificates are awarded to all trainees who successfully complete the course.

  Email cycle.holiday@southglos.gov.uk for further details. Please note courses are subject to a minimum number of children attending on the date. Locations of training may vary according to availability.

• Robotics Day

  Fri 14 Jun 2019

   

  Today, year 6 built robots! Dave from Ace Robotics kindly brought in a real-life WALL-E along with a range of smaller robotic kits. Zebra and Giraffe classes designed and built their own robots. They took them through a range of speed and weight challenges, before ending the day with a Robot Wars-style battle!

  

• Futuristic Friday

  Mon 10 Jun 2019

  On Friday 12^th July, Barley Close welcome you to the future. We have many different ways to reflect it. You can participate using one of these ideas or your own. These are:

  1. Dress as a robot
  2. Make futuristic accessories
  3. Design or wear a futuristic hat or glasses
  4. Decorate an old pair of shoes from the future
  5. Dress in the clothes that reflect what job you want in the future
  6. You don’t have to dress up, it’s up to you.

  Each class will take part in activities that will have a futuristic themes. Best dressed in each class will receive a certificate in assembly. We look forward to seeing your amazing ideas!

• Sports day

  Mon 03 Jun 2019

  It is that time of year again!

  Reception and KS1 will race in the morning and KS2 in the afternoon.  See below for the timeslots. Please be aware that the times could slightly vary due to races running over or faster than expected.

  Each child will get to choose at least one event that they can race in.

  Please ensure that your child brings in a hat, water bottle and if necessary applies sun cream beforehand. Each child is expected to wear their PE kit to school and wear their HOUSE coloured t-shirt.

   

  Houses OATS CORN WHEAT RYE

  If you are not aware of the house your child is in please ask your Class Teacher who will be more than happy to help.

  9:15 – 10.00 Year 2

  10.00 – 10.45 Reception

  10:45 – 11.00 Playtime

  11.00 – 11.45 Year 1

  12.00 – 13.30 Lunchtime

  13.45 – 14.30 Year 3 & 4

  14.30 – 15.00 Year 5 & 6

• New uniform ranges added

  Sun 02 Jun 2019

  As of tomorrow- 3rd June- you will be able to order school PE hoodies and tracksuit bottoms/leggings/shorts from Initially Yours.

  Hoodies are only to be worn on PE days.

   

  http://www.initiallyyours.co.uk/schools/barley_close_primary_school/uniform_and_sports_kit.htm

• #periodpoverty

  Tue 30 Apr 2019
  We are pleased to be part of #periodpoverty. The box will be kept in the new build accessibility toilet.

• Easter space fun

  Mon 01 Apr 2019

  This coming Easter-break, 9-17 April, Space Store is delivering a two-hour space experience, Fascination Space. We will be running three sessions per day at the Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot. . Adults and kids of all ages are welcome!

   

  BOOK HERE:  www.spacestore.co/fascination