Dear Parents

Year 6 Residential

Year 6 have had a fantastic week at Osmington Bay! The weather has been kind, and the children have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the activities, showing determination, resilience and courage as they tackled new challenges. Being away with friends, staying overnight, trying new foods and enjoying the seaside have all made this a very special and memorable experience.

A huge thank you to Miss Holmes, Mrs Troop and our hardworking and dedicated staff for supporting and encouraging the children throughout the week and helping them to get the very best from their time away.

Protecting Children’s Images Online

As part of our safeguarding approach, we do not post identifiable photographs of children’s faces online. Instead, we use images taken from behind, above or at angles that protect their identity.

Developments in AI mean that photographs can now be easily copied, altered and misused. Once an image is online, we cannot control where it goes or how it may be used.

We will continue to celebrate and share our children’s achievements, but their safety, dignity and privacy must always come first.

Mrs Troop will also be reviewing and updating our website images in the spring.

Family Breakfasts

Our family breakfasts should be a happy, relaxed time to enjoy with your children. Please talk together, share a book, play a game and enjoy being part of our school community.

We do, however, need everyone’s support. Please can everyone supervise their children. They should not be running around the room or going into the car park.

Some families have told us that recent behaviour is making them reluctant to attend, and we really don’t want this to happen.

Meet the Teacher in Upper Key Stage 2

If you have a child in Years 4, 5 or 6, please pop in after school on Monday if you can. It’s a lovely opportunity to meet their teacher, see their learning and share in things they’ve been working hard on.

Height and Weight Checks

On Tuesday 6^th October Reception and Year 6 will be having their Height and Weight checked by the School Nursing team.

Learning Together

What a fabulous week we’ve had, here at Bridgewater! Some of our Year 6 children have joined other Key Stage 2 classes, where they have been warmly welcomed by children and staff. They have made new friends, enjoyed learning together and shown fantastic focus and maturity. And, of course, there has been plenty of outdoor fun in the sunshine too at play times!

Have a lovely weekend

Alison Harvey