News from EBPS 22nd May 2026
Dear Parents/ Carers,
It has been a glorious sunny day in school as children come to the end of term five and complete their learning and topics from this term. Reception children have been eagerly observing the caterpillars and chrysalises in their classroom as part of their learning on understanding the world (we are hoping none emerge as butterflies during the half-term break!) The Year Two art gallery earlier in the week was beautiful; thanks to those who came. Year Five have been finishing the term strongly with their knowledge gained through their history topic of Ancient Benin. Meanwhile Year Four have been busy constructing their finished chairs as part of their Design and Technology work.
Bartonian assemblies
As always, it was a pleasure to lead the Bartonian assemblies and celebrate the chosen children who consistently show all of our school values but, in particular, this term’s focus value of “Honesty.” Many thanks to the parents, carers and grandparents who joined us for this special event.
May Fayre
We are thrilled to announce that the May Fayre raised £1,754.64! Thank you to all the families who supported this fabulous event and, of course, the amazing PTA and staff who made it possible. The money will be put towards further playground enhancements, as well as providing the lovely treats for the children in the form of the annual pantomime next December and the Year Six Leavers’ hoodies.
A special well done to the entrepreneurial Year Five team who led their own stall and raised over £80 towards the cost of their Year Six residential in 2027.
Inclusion Tea and Talk
Parents and Carers of SEN children are invited to a Partnership for Inclusion tea and talk on Monday 1st June at 09:00– this is your chance to have an informal chat with the inclusion team to share any concerns and questions you may have. Please see attached poster.
Broad Street gates
The Broad Street gates are being repaired during the half term break. All being well with the repairs, these gates should be back in use on Monday 1st June to make drop-off and pick-up easier and quicker for Year One parents. If for any reason the repairs are not finalised, please continue to use the current arrangement. Thank you for your patience whilst we resolved this expensive issue with these historic gates.
Attendance
Attendance this week was 94.26%. The top classes this week were Lavender with 97.50%, Bluebell with 97.93% and winners this week were Buttercup with 97.99%. Well done!
A reminder that learning happens and continues right up until the final day of term. We have had numerous children absent today due to family holidays starting on the final day of term. These will not be authorised and could result in a referral to EIPT and a fine. Please ensure that holidays are booked during the 13 weeks when school is closed and not during the 39 weeks of term-time as this means children miss crucial learning, in-school rewards which happen on this day and important social experiences with their friends. Thank you.
Half term holiday
A reminder that school will be open to pupils on Monday 1st June after the half term holiday. We look forward to having Year Six in bright and early for their residential week in Dorset and a prompt 8am departure! We wish them a wonderful week and glorious weather!
Wishing you a lovely half term break,
Miss Lally & Mr Morris
Letters home this week
Year 2 Art Gallery Invitation
Forest School next term in Reception
Ash class – please bring in pyjamas tomorrow
Gymnastics club term 6 – all welcome
Census day lunch tomorrow reminder
Excellence in Everything certificates
Attachments
PINS SEND Tea and Talk
What parents/ carers need to know about Minecraft 2026
Termly Roundup
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