24th April 2015

The BAWB Collaboration
Bainbridge, Askrigg, and West Burton Primary Schools
Mid-Dale Excellence in Education
Executive Headteacher: Miss Charlotte L. Harper
24th April 2015, Edition 28
Dear Parents and Friends,
It seems that the summer weather is upon us and our
children are enjoying being outside a little more. We are
working super hard in the lead-up to SATs and enjoying a
range of wider curricular activities too…
Cross-Country
I was unfortunately unable to attend last week’s
hugely successful cross-country event but
feedback from staff, pupils, parents, other
schools, and the wider community has been
fantastic. Thank you so very much to Tracey and Tony
Lambert for coordinating the whole thing, supported very
much by Mrs Kath Alderson. Thank you also to Mr Price for
organising everyone on the day. I hear that it was impeccably
organised! Reports about our children’s behaviour have also
been excellent so thank you all. I felt very proud, despite
feeling disappointed that I wasn’t able to come along.
Congratulations to the winners:
Year 5 and 6 boys – Michael Dent from Middleham.
Year 5 and 6 girls – Alana Teasdale from Askrigg and
Bainbridge.
Year 3 and 4 boys – Aiden Simpson from Middleham.
Year 3 and 4 girls – Charlotte Madley from Askrigg and
Bainbridge.
Y3/4 cup winners were Askrigg and Bainbridge, and Y5/6 cup
winners were also Askrigg and Bainbridge (the lunchtime club
clearly trains them well!).
Cycling at Bainbridge and Askrigg
The first session of our cycling provision took place on
Tuesday and feedback from pupils and staff has been
extremely positive indeed! Our children had a
great deal of fun and learned many news skills
along the way. Also, some of our more reluctant
riders overcame their worries and took part with
much enthusiasm. Thank you to Ms Pollard and
Mrs Civil of Stage1 Cycles for this excellent
provision (and also to Mr Allenby for his behind-the-scenes
support). We feel very privileged to be able to offer this
from within our community.
West Burton Christmas DVD
Sincere apologies for the significant delay on the Christmas
DVD at West Burton. We have been having problems
communicating with the company who produced it. This week
they finally returned our e-mails to apologise and assure us
that the DVDs would be sent immediately. By way of an
apology for this delay your payment will be completely
refunded.
Reminder about Collection Arrangements
Please can I remind you that we cannot take children’s word
as notification for changes to collection arrangements at the
end of the day, however reliable your child may be. This is
especially important where bus travel is concerned as we
need to be absolutely sure that our safeguarding procedures
are faultless. Please ensure that you contact school to let us
know of any changes to normal arrangements. Thank you.
Peat Rigg Information Evening (West Burton)
I am sure the Y5/6 children of West Burton School are
looking forward to their residential this year. I know that Mr
Price is getting excited! We will be
holding an information and
question/answer session for parents
and children from 6.00pm on Tuesday
5th May at West Burton School, along
with our friends from Middleham School. A separate letter
has been sent about this.
Uniform Survey
We have been listening to your many ideas and comments
about our schools' uniforms, and how we might make our
schools feel even more united by sharing a uniform, or
aspects of it.
I would be really grateful if you could take a moment to
answer two multi-choice questions, so that
we can start planning before people begin to
buy their uniforms for September. All of
the children will have the opportunity to
complete the survey in school as well. Once
the general consensus has been gathered from these two
questions, we will put together a working party of all
stakeholders (pupils, parents, staff, governors) to create our
solution before the end of the term.
Please click on this link to access the questions:
http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JNSHZ/
Radon Monitoring
Please see the separate letter about Radon gas monitoring at
Bainbridge and Askrigg Schools.
Forest School Dates for this Term:
Please remember to make sure that your child has
appropriate kit on these dates:
April 17th
Bainbridge
24th
West Burton
May 1st
Askrigg
8th
Bainbridge
15th
West Burton
nd
22
Askrigg
Half Term
June 5th
Bainbridge
12th
West Burton
19th
Askrigg
26th
Bainbridge
July 3rd
West Burton
10th
Askrigg
17th
Bainbridge
Askrigg and Bainbridge PTFA Meeting – Yorebridge House
– 29th April – 8pm
Everyone is warmly invited to attend the meeting next
Wednesday – new faces and ideas are always welcome. The
very first 100 club draw will also take place at the meeting –
will you be the first winner?!
Have a great weekend!
Charlotte Harper
Bainbridge’s ChurchSchool Champions’
Column
This week we have been working on our new theme of
Wisdom and during Collective Worship we looked at
the story of King Solomon. We have also been
considering how people in our community and our
school council have to make wise decisions.
In Wednesday Wonders we have looked at Jesus’
miracles. We looked at his first miracle of turning
water into wine and how amazing that was. We also
talked about Heather Cumpstone’s wedding and used
Purple Mash to create our own celebration menus for a
wedding.
Yesterday we celebrated St George’s day and made
bunting like the Flag of St George which we hope to
display in school.
Askrigg’s Junior
Reporters’ Column
A Surprising Story
On Wednesday the 22nd of April, Class 4 had a news morning
and Miss Collins had a surprise for them.
All of the children were told it was a special guest and that this
person was going to tell them a news story about secondary
schools.
Soon the children knew who had kindly come to see them, it
was Mrs Hodgson, an English and History secondary school
teacher, and she told the children that she had some very
shocking news.
Mrs Hodgson told them that all secondary schools were
closing down and how Y7 and upwards would have to work on
community farms or gardens.
We then wrote some reports and arguments about this news.
Xander Connelly said: “It was great to have a news story like
that.”
Lola Reilly said: “I found it exciting and I want more news
stories.”
Mollie Clarkson said: “It was very interesting.”
Well, it looks to me like everyone had fun but I must say some
people were a bit upset to hear that it was only pretend and
they would have to go to secondary school after all!
By Alana Teasdale Y5
West Burton’s EcoGroup
On Thursday we had a picnic outside before going to our
last swimming lesson this year. It was great fun and we
all enjoyed it.
The weather this week was really hot and we were
outside loads at breaktime and with P.E.
Last Friday we went to Askrigg for a cross country
competition. We did well and enjoyed it. Isabella came
second and got a silver medal.
By Florence Quinton-Bottley
Community Updates /
Announcements
Yorkshire Dales Young Archaeologists Club
There are currently spaces in the above club, held one Saturday
morning per month from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm at the Dales
Countryside Museum in Hawes. If you are interested in archaeology
and are 17 or under why not join and take part in exciting activities
such as willow weaving, stone carving, mosaic making as well as
surveying and field walking. Contact Fiona or Debbie at the Museum
for details or to join on 666210 or [email protected].
The BIG Fashion Show
A Fashion Show by ChainReaxtion is being held at Sycamore Hall on
Saturday 9th May with ex-high street clothing at fantastic prices.
There will be items from Top Shop, Dorothy Perkins, River Island, Per
Una and M&S, amongst others. Tickets cost just £5 to include a glass
of wine and are available from Alice Thwaite, Emily Pickard or
Sycamore Hall shop. Doors open at 6.00 pm and the show will start
at 6.30 pm. All proceeds will go to the Hawes & District Gala.
BAINBRIDGE NEWS
Bainbridge C of E Primary and Nursery School, Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL
01969 650336, [email protected]
New Children
We have welcomed Declan and William into Nursery this term and they already seem to be settling very well. We hope they
enjoy their time with us and make lots of friends.
Water Bottles
It has come to our attention that not all the children are bringing their water bottles into school. It is really important
that water bottles travel in and out of school daily with the children, being washed in between. As the weather warms up
(hopefully!) the children need to be drinking more water and it is not possible for us to provide cups. Please make sure that
your child always has their named water bottle with them. If you need a new one, please send £1.50 into school in a sealed
envelope.
Sun Cream
This week we have been blessed with lovely weather and this has highlighted how important it is that the children are
protected from damage by the sun when they are outside. Could we please ask that on really nice, sunny days you apply
suncream to your children before sending them to school, and if necessary, send in a named bottle with your child to reapply themselves during the day. This is especially important for days when they will be outside doing PE. Thank you.
ASKRIGG NEWS
Askrigg VC Primary School, Yorebridge, Askrigg, North Yorkshire, DL8 3BJ
01969 650331, [email protected]
Cross Country Club – Marshalls Required Please
This week’s club was cancelled as Tony Lambert was travelling to London to take part in the London marathon this weekend.
We do need marshalls for the club please, or you would be welcome to run if you preferred, you need to be at school by
12:20pm, and will be away by 1pm. Please can I ask that you complete the attached slip if you are able to help with
marshalling and / or running? Thank you.
.....................................................................................................................................
Cross Country Marshalling – KS2 Children of Askrigg and Bainbridge
Name ________________________________ I am able to help with marshalling / running (please delete as appropriate)
Signed ____________________________ Date _____________________
.................................................................................................................................…….
Askrigg School … Step back in Time
3rd April 1906: ‘Jas. Chapman absent from school with ringworm of severe kind.’
9th April 1906: ‘Margaret Chapman, sister to above, is also absent with ringworm.’
23rd April 1906: ‘Re-opened after Easter with 90 present. Re-admitted Mary Weatherald who is 9 years of age and has
not attended any school since 6th July 1903.
WEST BURTON NEWS
West Burton C of E Primary School, West Burton, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JY
01969 663230, [email protected]
Gardening Club
Gardening club will begin on Monday 27th April at 12.30pm. Thank you for your replies and also your suggestions for a
suitable name for the club.
Archery Club
We have had a lot of responses regarding the archery club which is due to begin on Tuesday lunchtime at 12.30pm. Due to
the amount of members we will need to organise our archers into groups.
Group A: Florence, Luke, Daniel, Ryan, Niamh, Rebecca and Harry. 28th April, 12th May.
Group B: Grace, Elysa, Will H, Jack, Chloe and Anna. 5th May, 19th May.
Chef Club
As the summer approaches, Miss Smith has decided that Chef Club will not take place for this term. The club will begin
again in September. We will keep you informed but in the meantime if there are any parents who would be willing to help
Miss Smith please contact the office.
Dates For Your Diary
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Please note that purple shading indicates collaborative events.
Regular Clubs – All clubs are open to all children (until fully subscribed e.g.Askrigg cookery club is full) and are shown under the school where they take place
Bainbridge
Askrigg
West Burton
Gardening Club 12.30pm
There is no Tuesday Team during the Summer term
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Veg Club
Archery Club 12.30pm
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Wednesday Wonders
Thursday
Friday
Date
29.4.15
Gardening Club 12:15pm – 1pm (tbc)
12:15pm – 1pm Chess Club
3:30pm – 4:30pm Modelling Club (Y4-6) (full)
3:30pm – 4:30pm Cookery (full)
12:15pm – 1pm Cross Country
3:30pm – 4:30pm Journalism Club (full)
12.30pm to 1.00pm Singing Club
There is no Chess Club during the Summer term
Bainbridge
Askrigg
8pm Askrigg and Bainbridge PTFA Meeting – Yorebridge House, Bainbridge
West Burton
Peat Rigg information evening for parents and children,
6.00pm
5.5.15
w/c 11.5.15
KS2 SATs Week
15.5.15
Y5/6 Forest Schools Morning with Middleham Children
BAWB Day at West Burton ~ History / DT - Vikings
20.5.15
w/c 25.5.15
Half Term
2.6.15
BAWB Viking Day KS1
3.6.15
BAWB Viking Day KS2
11.6.15
KS2 Kwik Cricket
15 -19.6.15
KS2 Residential Visit to Peat Rigg
24.6.15
KS2 Rounders
6.7.15
BAWB Day at Bainbridge ~ Sports Day
10.7.15
Cluster Sports
10.7.15
Reports to Parents
16.7.15
Y6 Leavers’ Trip
17.7.15
Celebration / Leavers’ Assembly ~ am Askrigg and Bainbridge at Askrigg; pm West Burton
17.7.15
Break up for Summer
7.9.15
Training Day – No School
Summer Holidays
8.9.15
Forest School Dates
School starts
May 1
8th
15th
22nd
st
Askrigg
Bainbridge
West Burton
Askrigg
June 5th
12th
19th
26th
Bainbridge
West Burton
Askrigg
Bainbridge
July 3rd
10th
17th
West Burton
Askrigg
Bainbridge