The Beeches Primary School

31/08/2026

📚 Back to School Reminder 🎒

Just a reminder that Tuesday and Wednesday are staff training days.

🏫 Year 1 - Year 6 children return to school on Thursday 3rd September.

🌟 Reception new starters will already have received information about their staggered start dates and times.

We hope everyone has had a lovely break, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back and meet our new starters! 😊

22/06/2026

The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat Weather Warning, which will be in effect for most of this school week.

Please ensure that your child brings a refillable water bottle to school each day so that they can remain well hydrated. Staff will actively encourage children to drink water regularly throughout the day.

We kindly ask that sunscreen is applied to your child before they come to school. We will supply sensitive skin suncream for each class which can be applied throughout the day. If you do not wish your child to have sunscreen applied, please provide your own sunscreen. If children are bringing their own sunscreen, please ensure the bottle is labelled so they reapply it independently before going outdoors.

Our school uniform policy allows for dresses, skirts, shorts and polo tops. Please ensure that children are dressed appropriately for the expected hot weather. Children may wear PE kit or equivalent for the rest of this week. Tops should cover shoulders. Shorts should be knee length. Please do not wear sandals, flip flops or sliders.

Your child should also bring a sun hat to protect their face and head when outdoors.

To support children during this period of hot weather, we will be limiting time spent outdoors to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke. This may mean that children spend more time indoors during break and lunchtime. Outdoor PE sessions may be shortened, rescheduled, or moved indoors where appropriate.

In addition, classrooms will be ventilated early in the morning by opening windows and doors. Before midday, windows, doors and blinds will be closed with lights turned off, where appropriate, to help keep indoor environments as cool as possible.

We will continue to monitor temperatures across the school and within classrooms. Should further measures be required, these will be implemented as necessary throughout the week.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us to keep all children safe and comfortable during this period of extreme heat.

19/05/2026

Dear Parents/Carers

ParentPay will close on Friday. Please pay any outstanding balances as soon as possible. Any unpaid debt will move over to Arbor.

If you have credit on your ParentPay account, this will also transfer to Arbor automatically; you do not need to do anything.

School dinner accounts will also need to be topped up through Arbor. Children should still tell their teacher each morning whether they are having a school dinner or a packed lunch.

You can now book after-school club sessions on Arbor for the week beginning 8th June through to the end of the school year.

**Bookings close 48 hours before each session starts. This gives families more flexibility, but we will not be able to accept late bookings after the deadline.**

14/05/2026

Year 6 SATs are DONE! 🎉

A huge well done to our amazing 2026 leavers!
You’ve worked so hard, shown real resilience, and made us incredibly proud every step of the way. 🌟

07/05/2026

🍽️ Join us on Thursday 21st May 2026, for our special Census Day Meal!

All children can enjoy a FREE delicious school meal as part of the day’s celebrations. We look forward to welcoming everyone! 🌟

30/04/2026

⏰✨ Punctuality Fortnight is here! ✨⏰

From 1st–12th June, we’re celebrating the power of being on time with a fun, whole-school challenge! 🎉

🚪 Gates open at 8:28am. Don’t be late (they close at 8:40am!)
⭐ Arrive on time each day and collect your stickers.
🏆 Complete the challenge to earn a special reward!

Being punctual helps us start the day calmly, stay ready to learn, and shine our brightest 🌈

Let’s work together to be TIME HEROES every single day! 💪⏱️

18/04/2026

📢 **Exciting Opportunities at The Beeches Primary School!** 📢

We’re delighted to share that The Beeches Primary School has fantastic vacancies:

✨ **EYFS or KS1 Class Teacher (Full-Time)**
📅 Start Date: 1 September 2026
🗓 Closing Date: Friday 1 May 2026 (12:30pm)
🎤 Interview Date: Friday 8 May 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years or Key Stage 1 teacher to join our vibrant inner-city school. Applications are welcome from both experienced teachers and ECTs.
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🌟 **Deputy Headteacher**
📅 Start Date: 1 September 2026 *(or 1 January 2027 for the right candidate)*
🗓 Closing Date: 23 April 2026
🎤 Assessment/Interview Dates: 6–7 May 2026

We are seeking an exceptional and motivated leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of our school, building on strong foundations, driving improvement, and supporting our inclusive, nurturing community.

💬 If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and ambitious school, we’d love to hear from you!

Check out more at: https://epm.co.uk/careers/schools-job-board
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Please email: [email protected]

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26/03/2026

Easter Fun day @ St Mark's Church!
Saturday 28th March
2pm - 4pm

20/03/2026

We share a new edition of our school blog every week, celebrating all the latest news, achievements and updates from The Beeches.

This week at The Beeches, we’re celebrating our Reading Champions, highlighting the growing love of books across the school and the powerful impact reading has on children’s confidence, learning and wellbeing.

Alongside this, we’ve been recognising our incredible staff during Wellbeing Week, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into school life, celebrating our Readers of the Month, and marking important updates like attendance and upcoming dates.

https://www.beeches.peterborough.sch.uk/page/?title=Weekly+BLOG&pid=1269

Please remember we are back at school on Monday 23rd March, for the final week of term. We break up on Friday 27th March for the Easter holiday.

This week at The Beeches, our focus has been on Resilience — keeping going when things feel challenging, staying positive, and giving our very best effort. It has been wonderful to see children across the school showing determination, confidence and a real “can-do” attitude in their learning...

04/03/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is a non-school-uniform day. Children may come to school wearing their own clothes. Please ensure that outfits are appropriate for a school setting and suitable for the weather, as they will still be participating in their usual activities.