This week's Achievement Assemblies

Congratulations to all the children who were celebrated on Friday at our Achievement Assemblies.

 High Street site

Manor Way site

Collaborative Debate with Alexander McLeod Primary

Today, a group of fifteen Year 5 and 6 children from Bannockburn collaborated with 15 pupils from Alexander McLeod Primary School to prepare for and hold a debate. The question we considered was 'Should children be allowed to vote?'.

We used newspaper articles, blog posts and our own experiences to identify points to support and oppose the debate question. We began our day with a working breakfast of hot chocolate, brioche and fruit while we got to know each other, before putting together our research and sharing our ideas. We nominated key speakers and prepared and rehearsed our arguments in the morning and enjoyed sharing a lunchtime together.

In the afternoon, the Key Stage 2 Bannockburn Debate Pupil Partnerships group came to watch our debate, along with Mrs Seeranj and Mr Clarke (our judging panel). We were so impressed by the thoroughness of everyone's research and how respectfully everyone communicated their ideas- we had a brilliant day!

We want to say a huge thanks to our new friends at Alexander McLeod Primary School- we had a fantastic day working with you and we are already working on a new project for us to collaborate in the future!

Nursery - A Visit by Jamb Owls

Today the nursery children had a visit from Jamb Owls.We had nine different types of owls in Acorn Class. We learnt facts about the different owls and were able to ask questions. We were fascinated by the different noises owls make, not just 'twit twooo.' We held an owl and gave them a gentle stroke. If you are interested in finding out about owls, you will be able to find Jamb Owls at Hall Place in Bexley. 

Lunch with the Headteacher!

At lunchtime today at Manor Way some of the children enjoyed their school dinner with the headteacher, Mrs Ford.

Aviva Community Fund - We Need Your Help!

Bannockburn is currently applying for additional funding through the Aviva Community Fund.

What is the Aviva Community Fund?

The Aviva Community Fund offers you the chance to get funding for causes important to your community. It’s open to everyone, whether you have a connection with Aviva or not. We want you to enter a project for your community and tell us what a difference these funds could make. Get enough votes from friends, family and supporters in your community and your project could make it to the Finals, where a judging panel will award the funds.

We are asking for funding to create some new outdoor seating for the children. On the website we have stated:

Our project is to install benches and create tranquil areas within the playground - seating will be installed under trees and within a sensory garden and a shrubbery that we are creating. These will benefit children who need a calm place away from the hustle and bustle of playground activities, those who need to isolate themselves for a while, somewhere to view another activity or just to chat. They will be great spaces for one-to-one or small group work, not to mention providing additional seating for parents and carers at the beginning and end of the school day. 

Bannockburn Primary school has been expanding from 1 1/2 form to 4 form intake, with initial financial focus necessarily being on remodeling a former secondary school building and constructing an annexe. We are now able to concentrate on improving the grounds and are fundraising accordingly. 

We have an excellent reputation regarding our approach to special educational needs and consequently have a higher than average percentage of such children on our roll. Amongst these pupils are those who do not cope well with large crowds and noise. These seating areas will provide calm and tranquil spots for these children and also children who may need to seclude themselves for a while. They will provide pleasant areas for children to chat. During good weather, pupils and adults alike enjoy engaging in one-to-one and small group learning activities outside, so such seating will mean that this is not limited to one group at a time. The benches will be ideally positioned so that users can observe nature close-up. The raised shrubbery lends itself for viewing and waiting turn at the table-tennis tables. The project will provide work for a local joiner/carpenter, further benefiting the community.

To help us, we need as many members of the local community go to the link below and give us your vote. It is free and easy to do. The more votes we receive, the greater chance we have of gaining much needed funding to help improve our outside learning environment for the children.

https://www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/voting/project/view/4-3371

Bannockburn Bistro at Manor Way

Well done to the four children who were invited to the Bannockburn Bistro at Manor Way.

Achievement Assemblies at Manor Way and High St

Today's Achievement Assemblies across both High St and Manor Way sites. Well done to everyone who gained a Merit Certificate, invitation to Always Club and the Bannockburn Bistro or whose class received the Attendance Bear.

 High Street site

Manor Way site