<![CDATA[Bucklesham Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D8%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:43:46 GMT Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:43:46 GMT <![CDATA[ Prospective parents ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=35 Please phone 01473 659389 to book a tour of the school.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:43:46 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Wilder Schools ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 Suffolk Wildlife Trust were in this week again, to work with Ash class and parents to continue setting up our Forest School area.

]]> Thu, 3 Jul 2025 08:14:58 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Walk for Autism ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=51 Mrs Beard has also been doing a Walk for Autism for charity with the children and her support dog Billy, thank you for supporting her fundraising.  She has raised over £500 already.

]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:02:43 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Mother's Day lunch ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 This week it was lovely to welcome Mums, Aunties and Grandmothers in for a Mother's Day roast dinner. There were lots of compliments to our cook  who served up 120 roast dinners!

]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 12:01:30 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ New high vis jackets ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Specsavers for their generous donation of high-visibility jackets to our primary school. Their contribution will play a significant role in keeping our students safe both within the community and during school trips, and also fosters a sense of community responsibility. We have put them to good use to walk to the church for a pancake race on Shrove Tuesday! 

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:05:04 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Theatre production ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 Reception to year 4 children enjoyed The New Wolsey Theatre's performance of 'The Hare and the Tortoise', a lovely story of freindship and perseverance to enrich our PSHE and Literacy curriculum.

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:00:18 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Bluesday Tuesday ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=47 In Children's Mental Health Week we took part in 'Bluesday Tuesday' following on from our Mental Health Toolkit training from Suffolk Mind.

]]> Tue, 4 Feb 2025 21:30:43 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ New Activall board ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 The Sport Leaders have been organising the children to get to know the new Activall board outside to boost physical activity and competition at break and lunch. The staff have enjoyed it too!
 

]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:09:10 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Big School Birdwatch ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 This week we have been focussing on two of our curriculum drivers - wellbeing and environment. Our oldest children took part in an athletics tournament at Suffolk One, representing the school well and improving their physical wellbeing.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:20:36 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Athletics at Suffolk One ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 Athletics tournament 20th January 2025

We took a team of 18 children to an Athletics tournament this week at Suffolk One competing against 10 other schools.  The children persevered as they tried different events such as long jump, hurdles as well as running races. 

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:17:39 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Service ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=43 One of our Head Pupils laid a poppy wreath in the Remembrance service at Bucklesham chrch on behalf of the school.
Lest we forget.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:56:16 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Bikeability ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 As part of our PSHE curriculum and focus on safety, some of the children in Year 5 have been doing their Bikeability course over 2 days to learn how to ride their bikes safely, ready for High School. A great life skill.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:45:52 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Sing up music day ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=41 Yew Class had a fantastic day of music and singing at Royal Hospital school this week, and really enjoyed working with 200 children to learn and perform a song to parents by the end of the day. Well done to Darli, who sang a solo part in the final performance, showing a great growth mindset.

]]> Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:35:26 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=41 <![CDATA[ Gardening club news ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=40 Gardening club took their learning outside as usual, and had a great time after school on Thursday grinding up apples and pressing them to make their own apple juice!

]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:02:58 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=40 <![CDATA[ Bucklesham Primary celebrates a good Ofsted ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=39 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24580976.bucklesham-primary-school-near-ipswich-rated-good-ofsted/

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:57:35 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=39 <![CDATA[ Harvest at Bucklesham ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=38 We enjoyed celebrating Harvest in St Mary's church in Bucklesham this week with each class sharing their learning with parents. We collected food for FIND charity - Families in Need to support other families who need it most.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 21:48:51 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ Tour of Britain cycle race ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=37 Our families joined with Bucklesham villagers and the Community Council to enjoy a community picnic on the school field on Sunday 8th September to watch the 'Tour of Britain' men's cycle race pass the school. It was very exciting and a really nice community event.

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:29:38 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=37 <![CDATA[ Asda Cashpot for Schools ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=36 Did you know you can help support our school simply by shopping at Asda? We've registered for their Cashpot for Schools scheme, meaning that every time you shop online or in store with Asda and scan you rewards app, your purchases will donate money directly to our school.

It's easy to get involved:
1. Download the Asda Rewards app.
2. Link your Asda account to Bucklesham Primary School.
4. Start shopping online at Asda! (The scheme is only running until November).
Every little bit counts. Let's work together to make a difference for our school community.

Thank you for your support!

]]> Sun, 8 Sep 2024 10:46:22 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Making a difference to our pupils ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=34 Ava and Grace spoke at the Parish Council AGM and at the Governors meeting this term, really shining out as ambassadors for our school. It is nice to think that we make a difference to our children in all the aspects of personal development and growth that we offer at Bucklesham Primary School.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:30:53 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Farewell Year 6 ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 We were sad to say goodbye to our Year 6 children this week, but we know they are ready for High School, as they have really grown in confidence and responsibility this year.

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:26:25 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ The Pirates of the Curry Bean! ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 KS2 did a fantastic production of 'The Pirates of the Curry Bean' this week. They have been rehearsing for weeks and it was great to see them take on creative roles with such confidence. The parents and the rest of the school certainly enjoyed it!

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:22:53 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Platinum Award for School Games 3rd year running! ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 WE DID IT!!!!! AGAIN!!!!!!!

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:21:07 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Author visit ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 The children had an inspirational visit from children's author James Campbell this week.

]]> Sat, 8 Jun 2024 09:06:24 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ New Buddy bench ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 The children will be excited to see their new 'buddy bench' tomorrow, donated by 'Over the Rainbow children's charity', based in Suffolk.

]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 20:10:00 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Getting behind the Town ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=28 The children are very excited about Ipswich Town's key football game for promotion tomorrow.

]]> Fri, 3 May 2024 19:25:38 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Walking in the rain for a great cause! ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 Mrs Biggs, Mrs Mower and Mrs Weeks wanted to get the children involved in their efforts to raise money for St Elizabeth' Hospice.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:59:56 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Bucklesham win the trophy! ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 Today our netball and football teams competed in a tournament with 4 other local Primary Schools.

]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:44:45 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Sun Safety Assemblies ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 The children got a chance to learn more about how to protect themselves in the sun this week, as part of their curriculum enrichment in PSHE.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:20:13 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Music enrichment ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 Willow and Oak enjoyed African drumming this week, linked to their topic learning about Africa.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:49:25 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Ten pin bowling event ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 Our ten pin bowling team enjoyed their two games at Martlesham this week.

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:13:34 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Curriculum Enrichment ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=22 We have been enriching our curriculum in many ways this half term with cake sales, wellbeing workshops, musical theatre performances and workshops, music presentations and art work.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:53:22 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ The Big Draw ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21 The Big Draw was a National art project that we took part in.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:12:00 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Tour Of Britain ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 The children were very excited to see the Tour of Britain cyclists whizz past our school this week.

]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:33:24 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Bucklesham Art Gallery ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=1 Bucklesham Art Gallery opens tonight with the theme of 'Identity'.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:16:10 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=1 <![CDATA[ Sports Day Wednesday 12th July 2023. ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=2 Sports Day Wednesday 12th July 2023.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:16:37 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=2 <![CDATA[ Junior Maths Challenge ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=3 Well done to our team of mathematicians who came 3rd out of 10 Primary Schools in the Maths Challenge at Kesgrave High School. 

  

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:19:49 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=3 <![CDATA[ BSA Colour Run ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=4 The children had great fun taking part in the Colour Run after school organised  by the BSA.  The teachers and parents enjoyed throwing the paint at them too!

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:22:05 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=4 <![CDATA[ Eco Team Suffolk Show Garden ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=5 Well done to Eco Team and Miss Euston for winning Highly Commended at the Suffolk Show in the Schools Garden competition. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:24:01 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=5 <![CDATA[ Hallowtree Residential ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=6 Years 5 and 6 in Yew Class all camped at Hallowtree for 3 nights

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:26:42 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Hindu Day ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=7 The children enjoyed dressing up and learning about Hindu practices and beliefs today.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:28:46 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ FOSS Y6 Outdoor Day ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 Year 6 from Bealings, Nacton, Waldringfield and Martlesham came to our school today for team building and outdoor activities. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:30:07 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Science Week ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=9 We dressed up as STEM careers to represent Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:33:05 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Christmas at Bucklesham ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=10 We enjoyed Christmas decoration making afternoon with parents, a Christingle service at Bucklesham church.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:35:46 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Santa Dash ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=11 Santa Dash Friday 9th December 2022.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:36:48 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Eco Team plants trees for the Queens' Green Canopy project ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=12 Eco Team have been busy this afternoon planting the trees we got from the Queen's Green Canopy project through the Woodland Trust. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:39:10 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Mixbrow assembly and site visit ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=13 All of the children found out about the construction industry and the job roles they offer, as well as the importance of safety on a building site.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:41:34 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Children in Need ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=14 School Council organised a cake sale after school and made a large picture of Pudsey to cover in pennies and change. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:43:17 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Badminton Festival. ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=15 U9 Year 3+4 Badminton Festival 18th November 2022. At Ipswich Sports Centre.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:43:44 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Bikeability Year 5 ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=16 Year 5 Bikeability course 14/11/22/- 17/11/22. At Bucklesham.

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:44:07 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ New playground equipment installed! ]]> https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=17 We were really delighted to have the Parish Council along to our opening of the new playground equipment today. 

]]> Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:46:36 GMT https://www.buckleshamprimaryschool.co.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=17