5th JULY BJS Bulletin

"Creativity is contagious , pass it on"
- Albert Einstein

B U L L E T I NThe weekly newsletter to keep you updated with the highlights of 5th July 2019

Headlinesthe school week

PoIinnttesroefst Hello,

ICONoWfdfeIiiCcraOdeiarcNierltleosynccrotiyhonwortyohl:es-) It has been great this week! We have had the
pleasure of welcoming Tony Davies who has
acShpFioaoertvothetilnbmefgatoeilrclnsBatswnJSdi!ns been working on creating a sculpture of a
fabulous hare all week with help from our
talented bunch of BJS learners.

I am fascinated by art and what it does for us as
humans and have been doing some reading! Art and
access to it on all levels is really important.... from
appreciating it in a gallery, recognising it in nature or
creating it oneself! It is apparently really good for our
mental well being too.

Come to think of it... so is sport, something that
we are passionate about at BJS. Thank you to
Mr Cantillon and Mr Evans who created a
wonderful sports day event based around the
Cricket World Cup 2019. It was fabulous to see
everyone joining in and cheering each other on.
The space hoppers were pure evil I am told!
Thanks also to our parents...over 350 joining
us on the day.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Norton

Plantagenet Drive, Rugby, CV 22 6LB
Email:

[email protected]

Notices LEAVE OF ABSENCE DURING TERM TIME
UPDATED INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Your child’s progress academically as well as socially is our shared priority

The Supreme Court recently reached a decision in the case of Platt v Isle of Wight Council which has clarified the
law on unauthorised leave, including holidays, during term time. The parents of children of compulsory school
age are required to ensure that they attend school on a regular basis. The Supreme Court has made clear that
attending school ‘regularly’ means that the children must attend school on every day that they are required to do
so. As such, the parents of any child who is absent from school without authorisation for any length of time are
likely to be considered as committing an offence under s444 of the Education Act 1996. Head Teachers retain the
ability to authorise leave in accordance with the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006. When
considering such requests for a leave of absence, the school are obliged to act within the law. Head Teachers may
not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances relating to the
application. If the leave is granted, head teachers are able to determine the number of school days a child can be
absent for.

It is for the Head Teacher to decide what is ‘exceptional’ and it is at their discretion if the circumstances warrant
the leave to be granted. The school can only consider Leave of Absence requests which are made by the ‘resident’
parent. Each application for a leave of absence will be considered on a case by case basis and on its own merits.
Where applications for leave of absence are made in advance and refused, the child will be required to be in
school on the dates set out in the application. If the child is absent during that period, it will be recorded as an
unauthorised absence, which may result in legal action being taken against the parent(s), by way of a Fixed
Penalty Notice. Failure to make an application for leave in advance can also result in a Fixed Penalty Notice being
issued to the parent(s). All matters of unauthorised absence relating to a Leave of Absence will be referred to the
Attendance, Compliance and Enforcement Service of Warwickshire County Council It is important to note, Fixed
Penalty Notices are issued to each parent of each absent child, (for example 2 children and 2 parents, means
each parent will receive 2 invoices in the amount of £120 each, totalling £240 for both children, this is reduced to
£60 per child if paid within 21 days). Where a Fixed Penalty Notice is not paid within the required timeframe as set
out on the notice, the matter will be referred to Warwickshire County Council’s Legal Services to consider
instigating criminal proceedings under S444 Education Act 1996. Fixed Penalty Notices are issued in accordance
with Warwickshire County Council’s Code of Conduct for Penalty Notices.

Warwickshire Primary School pupils recorded 29,703 half day sessions of absence due to holiday in the
Autumn/Spring term during the academic year 2017/18. This is an increase of 6,256 on the previous year.

SPORTING CONGRATULATIONS!

Last Friday, we took our Years 4/5/6 to Congratulations to our Year 5/6 football team
the Rugby Athletics track. We had a who beat Our Lady’s in the Quarter Final of the
wonderfully hot, but very successful
Rugby Schools Cup.
day! We returned to school with plenty
of medals and happy children. There were some excellent goals from Josh,
Jayden and Rudi. The team played
Medal winners were Owen S, Josh H,
Jayden M (6JB), Lottie R, Max N (4AT), exceptionally well and represented the school
brilliantly. Bring on the semi-final!
James F (4DB), Jack G and Grace M
(5SS).

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NoticesWarwickshire Local Welfare Summer Support Scheme is open LAUNCH OF SAFE HAVEN SERVICE WARWICKSHIRE
if your children were registered for free school meals before
19th July 2019. Funds for this scheme are limited and Mental Health Matters (MHM) are delighted to be launching the
applications will be considered on a first come first served Warwickshire Safe Haven Service for people experiencing
basis.
Applications will be accepted between Monday 22nd July mental distress, in Leamington Spa and Nuneaton. The service
and Friday 30th August. commences on Monday 1st July in Leamington Spa and
To apply please call us on 0800 408 1448 or 01926 359182. Thursday 4th July in Nuneaton. The provision has been

We are now officially listed as an ICON School on the CCN commissioned by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of the
website Better Care, Better Health, Better Value programme for Mental

along side schools from all over the world! Health & Emotional Wellbeing.
MHM looks forward to welcoming everyone to our service.
http://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/ccn/directory-2/ Please pop in, and join us for refreshments, and say hello in
either Nuneaton or Leamington Spa; everyone is welcome:
clients, family, professionals, front-line workers - everyone!

Leamington Spa Monday - Wednesday 6pm-11pm
4&6 Clemens Street, Leamington Spa CV31 2DL
Nuneaton Thursday - Sunday 6pm -11pm

The Newtown Centre, Newtown Rd, Nuneaton CV11 4HG

Further information is available on the attached service
leaflets:

Warwickshire Haven - Leamington
Warwickshire Haven - Nuneaton

Celebrations Top Table

Excellence awards

3ED All of 3ED for a fab trip! Wisdom Every week Mr. Wilson and
3ES Rollover Miles V 3SV his team awards children for
3SV Harrison M and Sophia M for beautiful demonstrating our Christian
sketch work of butterflies. Friendship values during lunch time,
Ethan L 5JE the nominated children get
4DB Ryan D for artwork in his sketch book. Oliver R 5JE an invitation to join the top
4FM Reha S for always being conscientious Peter R 5JE table on the Friday of that
in all her work. Zaydan H 5JE week
4AT Rollover Ben W 5JE

5JE Arjun H for super participation during Punctuality
sports day.
5AL Domenic F for his enthusiasm for Congratulations go to Chestnut House this
writing narratives. week who won the Time Keeper's Award with
5SS Tiahnae L for her beautiful sketch of a one late arrival. Oak and Sycamore slipped
kingfisher.
behind with 2 and 3.
6JB Rollover
6CC Maya H for excellent initiative, We have two weeks left so lets see if we can
teamwork and responsibility as a team finish with two perfect 'time keeping' weeks!
captain for sports day.
6KC Annalise B for trying her best in every Our individual award this week goes to
lesson. Annalise in 6KC for her fantastic attendance

record.

Features

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On Wednesday our year 5 pupils had a wonderful visit to Harris
Academy to celebrate all things science....

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Activities and Events

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Activities and Events

Harris C of E Academy School Sports Partnership 11+ Holiday Tuition Programme; Course 1:
30thJuly –1st August, and / or Course 2: 20th–22nd August

Summer Holiday 2019 Course Details:
•Course 1 = Tuesday 30th July, Wednesday 31st July and Thursday 1st August 2019 at Harris

Sports Centre (MellishRoad, Rugby CV22 6BB).
•Course 2 = Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August at Harris Sports Centre.

•Days 1 and 2 will run from 10am –1pm, day 3 will run from 9.30 –1.30.
Teaching will be classroom based but will also include elements of Active and Creative
Learning, so as well as bringing stationery please make sure that your child has appropriate
clothing for learning outside. •Course cost = £250 per child per course (to include 3 x study

books). •Wrap-around holiday club options are available.
How To Book: Please email Ian Smart on [email protected] call on 01788
812549 extension 305 to request a booking form. Please complete the booking form and

return with payment (cash or cheque) in order to secure your booking.

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Dates and Contact Details

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE 2020
The early May bank holiday in 2020 will move from
Monday 4 May to Friday 8 May to mark the 75th
anniversary of VE Day.
Warwickshire school term dates have been
updated to reflect this, with Monday 4 May 2020
now designated a normal school day. The revised
WCC calendar is available online as usual, here:
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/education-
learning/school-term-dates-induction-days-
training-days-holidays/2?
documentId=155&categoryId=20008

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