You may be aware that school has now provided each student from year 5 to 11 with a Chromebook to use in school. These are allocated to individual students, who are responsible for looking after them, recharging them at the end of the day, and transporting them between lessons. In Year 5 all students receive a brand new machine.

Most schools charge a significant deposit for use of Chromebooks or alternative technology. We have decided against this, recognising it is an additional cost at a time when money is tight.

Most of our students are careful and responsible with Chromebooks, and they make it through their middle school and upper school years without a problem.

However, recently we are noticing a small number of students who are not taking appropriate care of their chromebooks. We can not afford to replace them when they are dropped, get wet, or get lost. A new screen is almost the cost of a new Chromebook.

From now on, we plan to make a charge to families if a student damages their Chromebook. This will be a flat £100 toward the cost of a replacement.

We do recognise that not all damage is the student’s responsibility, and we will work hard to understand the cause of any damage before charging you. We understand that there may be wear and tear from daily use.

Thinking of getting your child a Chromebook for home? Check out our recommendation in this short article. Which Chromebook?

Thursday break time – every book is a £1.
A selection of books are available every Thursday with help in choosing age appropriate books.
This week is ‘Horrible History Week’!

Any book requests or recommendations accepted email mrsmarch@bxs.org.uk

Mrs Wells is extending the second use uniform to include coats for those who need them. If you have unused coats and in good condition that you can donate to this, please hand into the office or email suzannewells@bxs.org.uk

There is a WhatsApp group for parents in primary and middle school. If you would like to be added to the group, please message Rachel Baxfield on 07568 074586. Thank you

All on track for end of October, will be two classrooms, mainly for Maths and Science in middle and upper school, enabling us to develop our autism provision space. Thank you for being flexible with routes around school and respectful parking so as to keep good relations with our neighbours. Please be mindful that the local residents have received a letter from the council asking them to photograph any incidents of inconsiderate parking.

• EYFS
  • A bag containing a change of clothes (labelled with names)
  • Lunch
  • WATER bottle (no juice)
  • Book bag
  • Wellies
  • Rain coat
• Primary 
  • Lunch – if not ordering online
  • Morning healthy snack
  • WATER bottle (no juice)
  • Book bag (no backpacks please, we have limited space to store them)
  • Labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
  • Rain coat
  • NO pencil cases – school provide stationery 
  • Purchase School Uniform
  • Note: PE uniform on PE days
• Middle
  • Lunch – if not ordering online
  • Morning snack or toast money
  • Name labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
  • Rain coat (Named)
  • School bag
  • Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
  • Maths kit – compass, set square, protractor, ruler
  • Scientific Calculator (we recommend Casio)
  • Purchase School Uniform
  • Note: PE uniform on PE days
• Upper
  • Lunch – if not ordering online
  • Name labels in jumpers and sweatshirts
  • Rain coat (named)
  • School bag
  • Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
  • Maths kit – compass, set square, protractor, ruler
  • Scientific Calculator (we recommend Casio)
  • Purchase School Uniform
  • Note: PE uniform on PE days
• Autism Provision (AP)
  • Acorns (middle school)
    • Lunch – if not ordering online
    • Water in a re usable bottle
    • Morning snack or toast money
    • Name labels in jumpers.
    • Coat/jacket (weather dependant)
    • Pencil case containing pens, pencil, sharpener, eraser.
    • Daily diary
    • Purchase School Uniform
    • Note: PE uniform on PE days 
    • Please wear the correct uniform unless it has been agreed otherwise with Mrs Horton.
  • Oak class (upper school)
    • Lunch – if not ordering online
    • Water in a re usable bottle
    • Morning snack or toast money
    • Bag
    • Name labels in jumpers and blazers.
    • Coat/jacket (weather dependant)
    • Pencil case containing HB pencil, sharpener, coloured pencils, highlighter, eraser, green biro, black biro, blue biro
    • Purchase School Uniform
    • Note: PE uniform on PE days
    • Please wear the correct uniform unless it has been agreed otherwise with Mrs Horton.

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