BETHAM NEWS Issue 35: 1st July 2019 Betham’s Got Talent! Last Monday we were treated to a wonderful Musical Evening at Holy Cross Church, which showcased the range and depth of talent in our Junior Department. The performances were superb and enjoyed by a very appreciative audience. Thank you to all our performers for making it an evening to remember. Thank you, also, to Miss Penny, Mrs Lawrence, Mrs Green, Mrs Brown and Mrs Owens for their work for this event, to our EBFA for providing refreshments, and to Fr Graham for allowing us to use the church. Caroline Chamberlain, Headteacher Christian meditation Nursery garden Learning Christian Meditation, with 20 minutes of silent prayer, will take place in Holy Cross Old Church on Thursday 11th July, 2.15pm-3pm. Beginners are welcome. Details are available from Fr Graham. Punctuality Trophy Every week, the Punctuality Trophy is awarded in both Departments to the class with the highest punctuality. A huge thank you to our Nursery families and staff, who did such an amazing job of tidying up and adding colour to our W/b 03.06.19 10.06.19 17.06.19 24.06.19 Nursery garden last Sunday. It looks fantastic! Infants RRW RRW RRW & 1SE RRW 5OM, 6AD Juniors 3LF & 6HB 3LF 3ED & 4LS & 6HB Congratulations to our winners! Talk PANTS Every P.S.H.C.E. (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education) How was school? lesson, from Nursery to Year 6, starts Questions to ask your child about their day… with the NSPCC’s guidance. 1) What made your teacher smile? Please discuss these rules with your 2) What made you feel loved? child/children at home to reinforce 3) How would you change the world today if this very important message. you could? 4) How did you show that you choose RESPECT? Online safety tip Teach children not to give out personal information, Battery recycling like their name, address, telephone number, or We are continuing to collect batteries for recycling which school they go to. and have large collection containers outside the Infant staff room, in the office foyer, and in the A book you need to read... Nursery. We are only collecting AAA, AA, C and D Mr Odeesho says, “A book you need to batteries; guidance on alternative batteries is as read is My First Encyclopedia. You can follows: never get enough learning; you can see • Button cells present a choking/ingestion hazard– keep how things work, what nature provides away from young children for us. It is interesting to keep learning • Insulate (tape up) terminals on batteries that can easily new things - whatever your age!” short circuit (e.g. 9V batteries) • For leaking batteries, place in a small plastic bag and then put in the collection box, or keep separate and take directly to an alternative recycling point Our Summer Fair is on Saturday! Please see pages 4, 6 and 8 for details. The Edward Betham CofE Primary School Oldfield Lane South, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 9JU 020 8578 8928 [email protected] www.edwardbetham.ealing.sch.uk Classes for 2019-20 Current Class New Class Teacher New Class Name Current Class New Class Teacher New Class Name New Nursery Mrs Subulwa Bumblebee New Class 3A Miss Joseph 3RJ Butterfly (current Year 2: see letter 27.06.19) New Reception 1 Mrs Scaldwell and RSL Mrs Lee-Pillans New Class 3B Miss De Leon 3RD (current Year 2: see New Reception 2 Miss Hughes REH letter 27.06.19) New Class 1A Miss White 1RW 3ED Miss Ibrahim 4MI (current Reception: see letter 27.06.19) 3LF Mrs Bicknell and 4BE Mrs Elvery New Class 1B Miss Patel 1SP (current Reception: 4BR Mrs Tigg 5AT see letter 27.06.19) 4LS Mrs Owens and Mrs 5OM 1SE Miss Cantle 2GC Macdonald-Brown 1SP Miss Fernandes 2LF 5AT Mr Davis 6AD Pupils will spend time getting to know their new class teachers 5OM Ms Paul 6EP on Monday 15th July. Farewell… At the end of this term, we will say “Goodbye” to some members of staff. Mrs Brown has been promoted to a Deputy Headteacher post at a school closer to home. Ms Collins will be teaching at another school in the local area. Miss Dodd will be teaching slightly further afield- in Tanzania! Miss Edwards is moving away from Greenford and will be teaching in Berkshire. Miss Sullivan is taking up a teaching post at a school for pupils with additional needs. We would like to thank them all for their hard work, commitment and dedication to our school and wish them the very best for the future. A message from Mrs Brown It has been an absolute pleasure and joy being part of the teaching team at Edward Betham for the past 14 years and I will be very sad to say goodbye to the children, families and staff. The ethos of the school and the nurturing environment that Betham provides for our children is amazing and one that everyone should treasure! The children and parents at Edward Betham are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated team who want to provide the best and who are always reflecting on their practice! I love teaching children and seeing them grow and develop. I hope that, over the years, I have taught children to love learning and that learning is great fun! When past students pop back into school, it is great talking to them and hearing about their lives and their achievements. I feel proud that I have been part of their lives to help them achieve their dreams and aspire to be the best they can! Thank you to the parent community for all the support you give to your children and to the teachers; it is so valuable! Edward Betham will ALWAYS hold a very special place in my heart! A message from Miss Collins A message from Miss Dodd I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Edward Betham. 2DC I have been fortunate to teach many kind, caring and polite are an amazing group of children and I will miss them all children here at Edward Betham. They show great very much. Thank you so much to all the staff for making enthusiasm for their learning and take pride in being part me feel welcome (especially Miss Hughes) during this of this school. I will really miss them but I leave with great academic year. Good luck to all the children as they move memories. on up. A message from Miss Edwards I have thoroughly enjoyed the three wonderful years I have spent teaching at Edward Betham. I will be sad to leave A message from Miss Sullivan behind a school full of such enthusiastic and caring children, I’ve had a wonderful few years teaching at Edward Betham as well as an amazing team of staff! I have watched many of and have enjoyed watching the children achieve great you learn and grow and you have all helped me to do the things. I am leaving with many fond memories and wish same. Thank you for making my time at Edward Betham you all the best for the future. unforgettable. I wish you all the best of luck as you move up through the school and I am certain you will all continue to follow your path to greatness! Welcome! We are pleased to welcome some new members of staff in September: Miss Cantle (Year 2), Miss De Leon (Year 3), Miss Joseph (Year 3), Miss Ibrahim (Year 4) and Ms Paul (Year 6). A message from Miss Cantle A message from Miss De Leon Hello Edward Betham Primary, my name is My name is Miss De Leon and I originally Miss Cantle and I am so excited to be joining come from the Philippines. I came to the UK the Edward Betham community in the in 2003 to continue my education. I studied positon of class teacher for Year 2. Some fun Psychology as my undergraduate degree and I facts about me: I’m from Australia, I’ve been completed my teacher training course at St living here for 6 months, I love to dance and, Mary’s University. I am currently teaching at most importantly, I love to learn. Cedars Manor Primary School where I teach a I believe it is my duty to provide challenging, interesting and class of year 4 children. Before the training course, I worked informative lessons, differentiated as appropriate, to allow as a teaching assistant in a school for children with special all students to reach their educational potential and to, needs called Hedgewood Primary School. hopefully, develop a life-time love of learning that will My favourite subjects are: English, Maths, Science and enable them to function successfully beyond the classroom. History. I also enjoy teaching these subjects to children in a creative and engaging way. I enjoy being active, cooking A message from Miss Joseph healthy dishes, reading inspirational books, listening to My name is Miss Joseph and I am greatly music, playing board games, travelling and watching looking forward to meeting you all in movies/musicals. September. I am currently working in Pimlico in a Church of England school in Year 4, but A message from Miss Ibrahim having recently moved to Ealing I am greatly My name is Miss Ibrahim and I graduated looking forward to working closer to home with a BA Honours in Education Studies and and being able to walk to school for the first have completed my PGCE in Primary time in my life! Education.