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BUCKDEN CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL (Primary Academy Trust)
July 2015
We have now reached the end of another school year – how quickly they pass. These last
few weeks have been very busy with some exciting activities. The weather for Sports Day
was perfect – the field looked like a mini-Glastonbury with gazebos, tents and umbrellas
scattered around to protect the children from the sun. The day was divided into three ses-
sions, Reception and Key Stage 1 races in the morning, a picnic lunch on the field followed
by Key Stage 2 races in the afternoon. All races were keenly contested by the children. We had the traditional
mums’ and dads’ races, also very keenly contested. Lincoln house won the Sports Day Cup. Thank you to all
our visitors who came along and enjoyed the day.
Our Year 3 children had a Greek themed day. They all dressed up – we had a number of Greek Gods and God-
desses roaming around the school, and had a day of activities, including mosaic making, Greek singing and danc-
ing, making laurel headdresses and cooking and tasting Greek food. Our year 5/6 children performed their play
‘Aladdin’ to parents and friends. We have so many talented actors and singers in our school. Well done to all
performers, and the production team – the scenery makers, the directors and the lighting operators. The perfor-
mances were enjoyed by everyone. The Year 6 children also danced in the arena at Buckden Village Festival.
During transition week the children met, and spent 4 days with their teachers for next year, and we also welcomed
our new Reception children. The new children experienced life in school and stayed to have a school dinner.
Their week ended with a teddy bears’ picnic on the school field. Everyone had a good week preparing for next
year. We celebrated the childrens achievements this school year in the school end of year celebration assemblies
Our Year 6 children visited their new secondary schools to familiarise themselves with their new routines. This
followed a busy week when, after their musical performance, they had their leavers Prom. Thank you to the Year
6 parents - we are very grateful to you for giving the children an evening to remember. The end of year leavers
celebration assembly was also a very fitting finale and an emotional time for pupils, who are leaving Buckden
School after 7 years, and parents. We would like to wish the Year 6 children and all our leavers good luck in their
new schools.
The Buckden School community would like to thank parents and members of the community who have supported
the school during the past year. We wish you all a good summer and look forward to seeing you in September at
the start of the next school year.