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Parent Governor Vacancy - October 2024

School News / 4 Oct

Burfield Academy: Parent Governor Vacancy We are excited to announce a vacancy for a Parent Governor at Burfield Academy and invite applications from parents who are passionate about making a positive impact on our school community. This voluntary role involves working as part of a dedicated team to ensure our Academy Committee remains connected with both parents and the wid

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Here's a sneaky peak at our updated garden... We can't wait for the children to use this area as part of their leisure reading sessions! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/lY0OyRBnTn— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) June 4, 2024

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Last term, Year 5 wrote letters about topics that they are passionate about.A few of our pupils wrote to Downing Street and have been thrilled to receive replies! Great work, Year 5! pic.twitter.com/Fa29EE2U5i— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) May 2, 2024

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@SmallpeiceTrust— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) March 12, 2024

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We're looking forward to welcoming a team from @SmallpieceTrust to work with our Year 5 and 6 classes today! We can't wait to see what they have in store for our pupils linked to our science theme of 'space and travel'. @STEP_Phoenix @thesteptrust— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) March 12, 2024

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Well done, Year 6!Year 6's attendance this week was the highest in school at 97.9%. They're proudly displaying the attendance trophy in their classroom. pic.twitter.com/dhtLGT8xfm— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) March 8, 2024

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Congratulations to everyone!— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) March 7, 2024

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At the request of some of our Year 6 pupils, we're looking forward to starting our very first Chess Club! The new boards have arrived and we're ready to launch ... Watch this space! @thesteptrust— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 29, 2024

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Look at these fantastic examples of writing in Reception! The children have really been focussing on letter formation and using their phonics knowledge when writing independently! 🌟Well done, Reception.🌟 @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/l9Pqc9dWYP— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 27, 2024

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🌟Well done, Reception! 🌟Reception's attendance this week was the highest in school at 97.3%. pic.twitter.com/Nd2tGv29ni— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 23, 2024

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🖍️Exploring the World of Mark Making in Nursery 🖍️🖌️ Through mark making, our youngest pupils are not just creating art, but also developing crucial skills like hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and language development. 🖌️ @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/5LNBYCg1gv— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 22, 2024

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We're looking forward to an exciting term ahead at Burfield! Term 4, here we come! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/frAD94tlon— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 19, 2024

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Year 6 had a great time at Newhaven Fort this week. They thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experiences learning about WWII and local history. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/9SQQfaCwfl— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 9, 2024

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This week, Miss Owen has led our Safer Internet Day assemblies. In an age where online presence is more significant than ever, it's crucial to prioritise our safety & security on the internet. Every action counts towards creating a safer online environment for all. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/OyIbIb7Psr— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 6, 2024

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We’re proud to be taking part in @Place2Be’s#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek (5-11 February2024). This year’s theme is My Voice Matters,and @Place2Be hopes to empower, equip andgive a voice to every child in the UK.Learn more, and join us:https://t.co/VssEPDYOrq @thesteptrust— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) February 5, 2024

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We were thrilled to witness our debating champions in action at the championship last week! Their eloquence and conviction were remarkable. Proud to have such fantastic representatives! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/A3F1bi28qj— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) January 29, 2024

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🌌✨ A stellar adventure unfolded last week as our KS1 and KS2 explorers immersed themselves in the wonders of the cosmos during the Mobile Planetarium visit! 🚀🔭 The joy and fascination on their faces was truly out of this world! 🌠 @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/HXCszQwLx7— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) January 25, 2024

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We celebrated this writing in assembly today and the Year 3 child who wrote it was so happy that you had read and commented on her work! Thank you!— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) November 24, 2023

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Well done, everyone! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/WMZdnEQz90— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) November 24, 2023

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We loved reading Year 3's portal tales today! @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/zqpmyd3N9M— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) November 17, 2023

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Here are the latest 'signs of the week' from Mrs McConville. @thesteptrust pic.twitter.com/3pjo5YfNLA— Burfield Academy (@AcademyBurfield) November 14, 2023

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