Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

• New Calendar

  Thu 11 Oct 2018 Head
  We are now using a different version of the calendar as part of our website and all dates from the previous google calendar have been moved across. The 'old' Google calendar still is up and running and you can add it to your own calendar using this link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=dXU1cTB2Yjk0cTBwOTR1bDhzMGQ2a3I0cDRAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ

• School Direct Information Evening

  Thu 11 Oct 2018 Bitterne Park
  School Direct Information Evening
  Thursday 11 October 2018, 18:00 – 19:00
  at Bitterne Park School, Southampton
  
  At this event you will get the opportunity to meet our School Direct Coordinator to find out more about our teacher training programme and how to apply. We can offer advice and guidance on completing your UCAS teacher training application, and we can clarify any financial questions you may have. Booking is essential as places are limited.
  Contact Victoria Holland with your name and subject on 02380 294133 or by email to teaching.schools@bitterneparkschool.org.uk

• Parent and Pupil E-Safety Workshop

  Thu 15 Mar 2018 P Wickins

  Head over to the blog to hear the how our latest internet safety workshop went. The date for the next one will be coming soon...

  Parent and pupil E-Safety Session - You said, we did!

• Parent/ Carer workshop - E-safety (keeping children safe online)

  Tue 16 Jan 2018 P Wickins

  CHANGE OF DATE - Now Wednesday 7th March

  Our parent/ carer e-safety workshop was very successful, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from you.

   

  In the light of this, we will be running another session in March. 

   

  Please see this blog post for more details...

   

  Keeping our young people safe online - You said, We did!

   

   

   

• Studybugs

  Thu 11 Jan 2018 Head

  We’re currently evaluating using Studybugs for all school-parent messaging including sick reports. It offers free two-way instant communication and promises to make it easier, more efficient and more secure for you and us to communicate.

  It works best if you have the free Studybugs app - please get it here if you haven’t already: https://studybugs.com/about/parents

  Thank you!

• Train to Teach Event 9th November

  Thu 09 Nov 2017 Head
  A free Train to Teach Roadshows will provide you with a wealth of information on how to get into teaching and how to apply for training in your region.
  Don’t miss your opportunity to find out more. Drop in at any time during the event, allowing at least two hours to:

  • first attend a presentation on the different teacher training options – these will take place at 5:30pm and 6:30pm
  • speak to teaching experts to receive advice on your training options – please check your eligibility for teacher training before coming along to this event
  • receive personalised advice on your UCAS application – don’t forget to bring a copy of your personal statement with you
  • talk to practising teachers about life in the classroom
  • meet representatives from schools and universities that deliver teacher training in your region to find out about their courses and entry requirements

• Governor Vacancy

  Fri 27 Oct 2017 Head

  We are looking to appoint a parent governor. We want to strengthen our skill-base and are particularly interested to recruit somebody with experience in financial awareness e.g. budget responsibility and / or data interpretation.

   

  What is the workload?

  The governors meet seven times a year, made up of a short planning meeting in September followed by a meeting once every half term. Governors are expected to prepare for the meetings by reading the papers before the meeting. Meetings are currently 6:30 – 8:30 on a Wednesday at school.

   

  Governors are encouraged to make school visits, but it is recognised that some governors cannot make visits during the school day.

   

  What does a governor do? (Source: School Governor One Stop Shop)

  Governors do not manage a school day-to-day, but are required to oversee its long-term development.

  Ultimately, all governor responsibilities come back to this task and can be split into three core roles - see picture.

   

  Is there support?

  There is a school-based induction programme and the school buys into further training, free to the individual governor.

   

  Further Information: Please contact Mr Adams (Headteacher) or Su Brakewell (Chair of Governors – via the office).

   

  

• Vote for us!

  Fri 27 Oct 2017

  The PTA have submitted a proposal to the Aviva Community Fund to try and secure funding for an All-Weather, Multi-Purpose Pitch on our playing field. The proposal has just been approved and we could be in with a chance of being granted up to £25,000!

   

  The next stage in the process is to gather as many votes as possible for our project - the projects with the most votes get through to the finals, where a panel of judges will decide whether our cause is worthy of funding. Voting is open now at https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/17-5946 and we are now encouraging you to spread the word to your friends and families to drum up as many votes as possible. Everyone who registers on the Aviva website gets 10 votes - and you are allowed to use all 10 on the same project - so please take a moment to register and give as many votes as you can to our Banish the Mud campaign!

   

  Please see this short video, created by the PTA as part of the submission, which helps to explain what we're trying to achieve: https://vimeo.com/237459541.

   

  Many thanks in advance for your votes - every single one really does count to give us any chance of getting to the finals! We'll keep you updated with our progress.

   

  Encouragre everyone to follow this link:

  https://community-fund.aviva.co.uk/voting/project/view/17-5946

• Harvest Collection

  Thu 19 Oct 2017 Head

  Please could children bring in small tins, packets and jars and take them to their classrooms where there will be a collection point in each classroom—who can collect the most?
  The produce will be distributed to Southampton City Mission/Basic Bank who will then distribute the food to those in need.
  Thank you very much for your donations. 

• Get Inspired!

  Sun 01 Oct 2017 Head

  The O2 Guildhall, Southampton
  SATURDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2017
  10am-3pm FREE ENTRY

   

  COME ALONG AND GET INSPIRED!

  We are delighted to announce the Get Inspired Southampton will return to O2 Guildhall Southampton on Saturday 14th October 2017. The event is aimed at young people and their families. We want students – their parents and even grandparents – to get a real understanding of the broad and exciting career paths that the diverse businesses in and around our City have to offer. We will inspire the students and their families about local firms, employment, future career choices and opportunities. It will be an interactive day that inspires people to consider areas of work they may never have thought of, and which helps them to understand how they might get there.
  For further details contact Suzanne Lewis at EBP South via email:

  slewis@ebpsouth.co.uk

  tel. 02392 283443