Brookvale Primary School

Good afternoon Parents and Carers, Our teachers and children are excited about inviting you into school to take part in an autumn themed lesson with your child. Please find below the dates and times for each class: Monday 6th October 2:30pm – 3:15pm -Year 1E and Reception Tuesday 7th October 9:00am - 9:45am – Year 6H and 2:30pm - 3:15pm Year 2K Wednesday 8th October 1:30pm – 3:15 – Year 5L Thursday 9th October 9:00am - 9:45am Year 4R and 2:30pm – 3:15pm Year 3L Friday 10th October 11:00am – 11:45am – Nursery It would be lovely to see as many of you as possible. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good morning Parents and Carers, I would like to remind you that we have a no nut policy in school due to a considerable number of children at our school who have severe food allergies. The most serious risk in our school is nut allergies which can cause life threatening anaphylactic reactions to some of our children. Therefore we insist parents, carers and staff NOT to send/bring food to school that contains nuts (especially peanuts). This includes all types of nuts, peanut butter, Nutella and food containing nuts. For example: Packs of nuts Peanut butter sandwiches Nutella/ Chocolate Spread sandwiches Fruit and cereal bars that contain nuts ie tracker bars Chocolate bars or sweets that contain nuts Sesame seed rolls (children allergic to nuts may also have a severe reaction to sesame) Cakes made with nuts Our school kitchen and food are already nut free and we do not supply any ingredients in food technology that have nuts or nut derivatives. I have attached a copy of of our Nut Aware Policy. Thanks for your support with this matter. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good morning Parents and Carers, Please find a copy of our Welcome Back newsletter. You will find key dates for events taking place over the autumn term, as well as other reminders about uniform and PE kit. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good morning Parents and Carers, Each year we like to welcome parents into to meet their child's class teacher. During the meeting, you will find out some key information about the year ahead. Year 3 is yet to be confirmed and we will let you know when that will happen. Below is the timetable. Monday 22nd September - 2:55 - 3:15 - Y6 Mr Hidden Tuesday 23rd September - 8:45 - 9:00 - Y5 Miss Lacey and 2:55 - 3:15 - Y2 Miss Knowles Wednesday 24th September 8:45 - 9:00 - Y1 Mrs Egerton (This will take place in the school hall) 2:55 - 3:15 - Y4 Mrs Rushton Kind regards Mr Moore

Good afternoon Parents and Carers, As it is the beginning of the year, I thought it would be useful to send you a copy of our safeguarding information for parents and carers. This includes details of our safeguarding team. Thanks for your continued support. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good morning Parents and Carers, Our current school meals provider has increased the cost of both toast in the morning and school lunches. We have been in conversation with them and managed to agree a price on school dinner, lower than what they quoted. They wanted to put the price of school lunches to £3.05, however, we have negotiated a lower price and managed to reduce this to £2.95. This is still higher than last year's price but the best we can do with the current provider. Unfortunately, the price of toast in the morning has increased to 30p a slice from 20p. The supplier explains that the price increases are due to the unexpected additional employers' costs, increases in food, ingredients and suppliers. ALL price rises have taken effect from the start of term. I know this is not ideal for many of you and we have tried to keep costs down best we can, but ultimately it is out of our hands. If you believe that you may be able to receive free school meals please check the link below. It may also be worth checking this even if you do not think you are. https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/EducationandFamilies/Schools/FreeSchoolMeals.aspx Kind regards Mr Moore

Good afternoon, I have been made aware that Brookvale Community Centre have started a group called Brookvale Youth Advisors. I have attached a copy of the booklet explaining what they do. I think it would be a great opportunity for children to get involved and have their voice heard in making decisions for the good of the local community. I have shared this with the children this morning during assembly and if your child is interested in joining this group, I have printed out some of the leaflets for you to collect, complete and hand in to the community centre. The leaflets are available from the main office. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good morning everyone, Just a reminder that children can wear non-uniform today and that we finish at the earlier time of 2:15pm. We will also be doing our guard of honour for our Y6 children. So, if everyone can arrive at around 2:00pm this will give us time to organise parents, children and staff to create the space for our Y6 to pass through and everyone can applaud them as they leave Brookvale one last time. Thanks for your support. Mr Moore

Good afternoon Parents and Carers, Please find attached our July Newsletter. On behalf of everyone at Brookvale Primary I would like to wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again in September. Kind regards Mr Moore

Good afternoon Parents and Carers, This afternoon we are placing outside classrooms unclaimed jumpers, cardigans and coats. They have been sorted in age and size. Please have a look and if any of it belongs to you then you can take it home. Likewise, help yourself to any items that may be of use to your child. It would be a shame to throw these clothes away and I would appreciate it if you would take something that your child could wear. Kind regards Mr Moore