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Jubilee Bank Holiday, June 2022. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS.

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Jubilee Bank Holiday June 2022. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS.

As you will be aware , the Government have announced that there will be an additional bank holiday in 2022 to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The late May Bank Holiday will be moved to Thursday 2 June 2022 and an additional Jubilee Bank holiday will be held on Friday 3 June 2022.

As this additional Jubilee Bank holiday falls within the school half term break , Durham County Council have advised that all schools are entitled take an extra days holiday , to account for this additional Bank holiday.

Therefore the school will remain closed to pupils on Monday 6th June 2022 . All pupils will now return to school on TUESDAY JUNE 7th 2022, after the half term break.

Bowburn schools holiday 2021-22 (1)

Parent Governor nominations needed.

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We have vacancies for two parent governors on our school governing body . If you think you would be interested in taking up this important role please contact Mrs Simpson on 01913770497 for details and an application form or you can use the one below . If you would like to speak to Mrs Glass about what the role entails and the commitment needed,  please get in touch.  Closing date for return of nomination forms is noon, Friday 14th January 2022.  Please note, if more than two parents apply, then there will be an election. Forms can be returned to the school office or via email:  bowburprimary@durhamlearning.net

Governor Role Description Parent Governor Nomination form Jan18

Parent Governor Nomination form Jan18

World Mental Health Day: Friday 8th October- wear green or yellow !

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We will be marking World Mental Health Day in school on Friday 8th October. Children may wear something green or yellow with their uniform, ( keep it simple- a ribbon, a home made badge, a t shirt or clothing with these colours) and staff will be completing some work during the day to explore how to keep a healthy mind as well as a healthy body.

We are collecting a £1 donation via Parent Pay which we will donate to Young Minds , a charity which supports young people’s mental health.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

 

 

School Uniform – an update.

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We have had  a few queries regarding issues with uniform from our suppliers Emblematic, including information that the company may be about to fold.

We have spoken to the CEO this morning and been reassured this is an issue with submitting accounts and the company is not about to close.

We do need to be made aware of any parents who have not yet received uniform orders so we can share this with the company, who have assured us that any supply issues will be looked into.

If any tracksuits have been received missing the printed logo of the school name on the reverse they can have these printed in school, as we have been told the printing machine can be brought in by Emblematic. We are waiting for confirmation of a suitable day to carry this out.  School will update parents with details by text.

In the meantime can we apologise for issues to do with uniform but these are for the most part out of our control. We will however monitor the situation closely and may consider a different supplier in future if issues are not rectified to our satisfaction.

Parents and Carers of children in Year 6- applications for Secondary School 2022

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Year 6 children will be bringing a letter home about applications for secondary school places today. School has been asked to share the following information from the Local Authority with parents/carers:

 

This letter will provide parents with details of how they can make their child’s application for a Secondary School placement in 2022.

 

The application process for the Secondary Admissions 2021 Intake is due to begin on Monday 6th September 2021.

 

Parents can make their application for Secondary School online by visiting www.durham.gov.uk/schooladmissions and the School Admissions online application facility will be available to parents from Monday the 6th of September 2021.

 

The Closing Date for Secondary School Applications is the 31st October 2021.

 

If parents do not wish to apply online they can complete a paper application form, and these are available to print from our website (same website address as above) from Monday the 6th September 2021.

 

Alternatively these application forms can be requested by e-mail to schooladmissions@durham.gov.uk or by telephone from the School Admissions and Transport Team on 03000 265896.

 

Copies of the Parent’s guide “Primary and Secondary School Admissions in County Durham 2022/2023” will also be available from our website or on request from Monday the 6th September 2021.

 

Please note that if you have any year 6 pupils who live in another local authority but attend your school, the parents should contact their Home Local Authority (i.e. the authority to which they pay their council tax) to request an application form, even if the parent would like to apply for a Secondary School in County Durham.

 

Thank-you for your co-operation with this matter, it is much appreciated. If you have any questions relating to this please contact me via telephone on 03000 265892 or by e-mail to schooladmissions@durham.gov.uk

 

Regards

Jan Pettersen (Mr)

Secondary School Admissions Officer

School Places and Admissions Team

Durham County Council

County Hall

Durham

DH1 5UJ

 

Telephone – 03000 265892

Starting School 2022- how to apply.

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All parents/carers with children starting school in September 2022,  please see the poster from the local authority below . Applications open today,  6th September 2021 and close at midnight on 15th January 2022.

2022 Poster

The Local Offer
International Schools Award 21-24
Impact NE
School Games Platinum 2022
Anti-bullying Logo
Healthy Schools Award
Eco School Silver
Governor Mark
FMSIS Award
DC_CLS Sports Partnership
Educate & Celebrate
Charter Logo