Category: Message from the Headteacher

As a nation, we celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday today, and across the school the children and staff have marked the occasion in a variety of ways. As a…

In a world that often celebrates big achievements and headline successes, it is easy to overlook the small sometimes quiet moments that truly shape a school. This week, I have been reminded…

What a wonderful welcome back to the summer term we have had, with wall-to-wall sunshine putting a spring into everyone’s step! I have enjoyed hearing about the holiday adventures from the children; in assembly on Monday it was amazing…

It has been a very busy term and Christmas feels like a very long time ago, but we reflect on a very positive start to 2026. I thanked all the children in the school this morning for the…

This week I have been out at the United Learning Headteachers’ Conference, I had the privilege of hearing Harriet Beveridge speak. Harriet is an executive coach and co-author of the…

This week we have a guest writer, Mrs Crook.  In a world where information arrives in constant streams of notifications, headlines and short-form content, the simple act of pausing to read a book…

I promise not to theme every blog from now about the dog, but it has been a week of firsts for him and the school. It has been lovely hearing from the children about half term adventures…

We enjoyed another busy week at BPS with lots happening around the school. Despite the continued “seasonal” weather, the sports department have been busy with lots of matches, and we were delighted to host several Hockey festivals this week welcoming schools to…

At the end of a very gloomy, wet and grey week that started with “Blue Monday” I cannot express how grateful I was to be present for the completely uplifting…

Over the past week, and in the weeks ahead, I have been meeting with our Year 5 parents to talk about next schools. These conversations are always important, but this…