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http://www.bowlinggreenacademy.org.uk/

‘Achieving Together’

Meet our Team

Mrs Whitwam - Teacher, KS1 & SENCo
Mrs Dean- Teaching Assistant
Mr Stuttard - Principal

What you need to know:

• School starts at 8:45 and ends at 3:10.

• Drop off and pick up is in the playground.

• Children all have a named peg for coats, PE
bags, etc.

• All children are eligible for free lunch meals.
Menu details to follow.

The school day:

• Children will come into school by 8:45 to
register.

• All of our learning is topic-based. Learning
all stems from a book.

• Playtime is at 1:50. School provides healthy
snacks (or feel free to bring your own).

• Lunchtime is at 11:30.
• There will be an opportunity for a morning

break, too.
• Outdoor learning (in the Reception yard) is

available throughout the day.

Our curriculum:

What your child will need:

• School Uniform

What your child will need:

• PE Kit in a named bag

What your child will need:

•A bookbag which can be purchased from The
Uniform Shop or Ziggy’s.

•School will provide a water bottle. We will
encourage drinking and refill these daily.

•A pair of wellies that can stay here for wet months.

•A sun hat can stay here for hotter months.

•You may wish to bring some spare clothes
(underwear, socks, tights, etc.).

•PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE label everything clearly.

Home – school links

• Nursery visits
• Parental involvement

Home-School Communication

✓ Member of staff on Early Years door daily
✓ Child’s reading record- checked regularly
✓ Email school office [email protected]
✓ Telephone – 01422 374863
✓ Text message service
✓ Parents evenings and school reports
✓ Please ensure school has your up to date contact details
✓ Seesaw

Transition to ‘big school’

•During the first two weeks of
school, your child will come for a
morning session (9:00 – 12:00) and
an afternoon session (1:00 – 3:10).
More information to follow.

•Lunch will be provided at the
morning sessions.

Extras

• Morning sessions 7:30 - 8:45
• Afternoon sessions until 6pm
• Breakfast and snacks provided
• BGSA, our PTA

What our families say…

Over summer, you can help by:

• Practising our names!
• Encouraging the children to get excited
about starting Bowling Green.
• Supporting independence when getting
dressed and undressed.
• Developing game-playing and turn-taking
skills, and good sharing.
• Drawing, colouring in and scissor skills.
• Taking every opportunity to talk, role play
and develop language.
• Singing songs and rhyming games.

Any questions?