BRICKHILL LOWER SCHOOL
Dove Road
Brickhill
Bedford MK41 7AA
www.brickhilllowerschool.co.uk
Telephone No: 01234 401404
Fax No:
01234 401405
Email: brickhill@deal.bedfordshire.gov.uk
Headteacher:
Mrs D Wilson
“Building a better future for your child”
23rd July 2014
Dear Parents/Carers,
Staffing
Mrs Grint, Mrs Breed and Ms Stewart, are all leaving us today after many years of dedicated
service to the school. We would like to thank all of them for their hard work and wish them all the
best for the future.
Mr Rod Kilshaw will be joining us at the beginning of the Autumn Term to take up his new position,
teaching in Year 4. Miss Simone Policella, Mr Nathan Dyer, and Mrs Nicola Birkett will join us as
Teaching Assistants in September. Mr Lou Douggan joined us recently as our new Site Agent. I am
sure you will join us in welcoming them to the school.
Library Books
A reminder please to check under beds, on book shelves and in bags for any school library books which
may still be lurking in the shadows! We do need to have all borrowed books back in to school in
September so that we can complete our stock check in readiness for next academic year.
School Lunches
As you may be aware from September, all Foundation Stage, Years 1 and 2 children will be eligible for
a free school meal. For years 3 and 4 Caterlink are increasing the cost of their school lunches from
September 2014 to £2.15 per day. Please ensure all school lunches are paid for in advance. The cost
per week will be £10.75. Cheques should be made payable to “Caterlink Ltd”. Futher information will
follow in September, along with forms to complete.
Reading
It is very beneficial for the children to continue reading throughout the summer holidays and an
enjoyable way to spend half an hour with your child!
School Uniform
Please ensure when you are buying new uniform over the summer to name each piece of clothing and
equipment to enable any lost property to be returned to its owner. School bags and PE bags are
available from the office and we recommend purchasing these as we have only a limited space to store
bags in the classroom.
Children’s Hair
When choosing a hair cut for your child, please consider its suitability for school. Tracks and designs
shaved into the hair are not appropriate styles for school. If your child has long hair please ensure
that it is always tied back when in school. Thank you.
Farewell
To those children and their families who are moving on to pastures new, we will miss you and wish you
every success for the future. Work hard, try your best and you will achieve great things!
Brickhill Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thank You
On behalf of staff and governors, I would like to thank you for your ongoing interest in the life of the
school and your support of events. We value your partnership so that we can provide the very best
educational opportunities for your child.
END OF TERM!
The final day of term for the children will be this Wednesday 23rd July and children return to school
on Wednesday 3rd September 2014. The school gates open at 8.45am ready for the school day and
registration to begin at 8.55am. The new Foundation Stage children have their specific start dates
for September.
Finally, I would like to wish you and your family a restful and enjoyable Summer holiday and, for those
returning, I look forward to seeing you in September.
With my best wishes,
Mrs D Wilson
Headteacher
DIARY DATES
Date
Weds 23rd July
Mon 1st and Tues 2nd Sept
Weds 3rd September
Mon 27th Oct – Fri 31st Oct
Mon 3rd November
Mon 22nd Dec – Fri 2nd Jan
Mon 5th Jan
Mon 16th Feb – Fri 20th Feb
Mon 30th Mar – Fri 10th Apr
Mon 13th Apr
Mon 4th May
Mon 25th May – Fri 29th May
Fri 17th July
Time
Event
Last day of term
Training Days – School Closed to pupils
First day of Autumn Term
Half Term – School Closed
Training Day – School Closed to Pupils
Christmas Holidays – School Closed
Training Day – School Closed to Pupils
Half Term – School Closed
Easter Holidays – School Closed
Training Day – School Closed to Pupils
May Day – School Closed
Half Term – School closed
Last day of Summer Term
Brickhill Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.