It has arrived... we have finally taken delivery of our new minibus which looks absolutely brilliant! Thanks to everyone who has supported us in making this happen. Of course, we still need your support to continue funding it in the future. In the meantime, we can't wait to see it being used!
We would like to welcome back everyone to a new term. Best wishes to the new Year 7's as they begin their next phase of education. For all of us at Bitterne manor, let's get back learning to be the best we can!
Sadly, we weren't able to to run our summer Fair as planned this year but we think the children enjoyed their afternoon of activities and games as you can see in the pictures below. Thanks for all your donations - it isn't too late to make a contribution before the end of term!
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⁕⁕ Bitterne Manor needs your help! ⁕⁕
We have been shortlisted for a community project funded by Dobbies Garden Center. If we were successful we would recieve help, support and resources to develop our green spaces.
Please can you vote for us by clicking on the link below. You will need to select 'Cadnam' as our local store and then select 'Bitterne Manor Primary School'.
Voting closes on the 25th April!
Please follow the link by clicking here.
Each family will now have taken home a pot with a sunflower seed and some instructions! We would love you to try and grow your sunflower and share with us your success (or failure!) during the Summer term. These have been kindly provided by Dobbies Garden Centre. We are grateful to them for supporting activities like this which connect our pupils with nature.
Ascension Church are offering a youth group to pupils in Year 6 and older. For further details, please see their leaflet below:
Please see the information below about a FREE* Family fun day at Itchen College on Monday 19th December being run by The CM Foundation.
*For families in receipt of benefit related free school meals.
Supporting our school is easy if you shop with Amazon by using Smile and designating us as your chosen charity. Follow the links below! Thanks!
Sunday 20 November 2022 is World Children’s Day and we want you to take over our social media!
If you are under 18 we want to hear your views. Share a 30 second video clip letting us know what you think about Southampton.
We are working with UNICEF UK to become a Child Friendly City and your views can help us shape what we do in the future to make Southampton a great place for you.
Follow our Social media @childfriendlysouthampton to see your views being shared and take
part in voting on our Child Friendly topics in the coming weeks.
Stronger Communities
Southampton City Council
Ways to connect with Child Friendly Southampton
Facebook: Child Friendly Southampton
Instagram: Child Friendly Southampton
Email: child.friendly@southampton.
Website: www.southampton.gov.uk/
Please see the flyer below from the Church of the Ascension, Bitterne as an alternative to Halloween.
https://www.ascensionsouthampton.co.uk/
Chessel Bay should be an excellent habitat for nature, but is also strewn with rubbish - much of which is plastic, brought by the tides - which is not only unsightly but dangerous for wildlife. There are big things happening with projects to help reduce ‘nurdle’and other local pollution here - but litter-picks are still an important part of the overall efforts - especially as we have been unable to run large events for a couple of years now!
If you would like to come and help with our ‘Autumn-Clean’ at Chessel Bay, it would greatly improve the habitat for the wildlife which depends on the Nature Reserve. So, we hope to see you there.
Help to ‘turn the tide’ on plastic pollution at Chessel Bay!
Chessel Bay is situated at the end of Quayside Rd, S018 1DP, near Bitterne Manor School. Please wear old clothes. Under 16s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. N.B. Parking is very restricted and there are no toilets on site.
For more information contact Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre - 023 8067 1921 or email hawthorns@southampton.gov.uk
FREE Fire Station Days for October Half Term
You will be covering……
• Home Fire Safety
• Firework Safety
• First Aid (Burns)
• Trick or Treat advice
• Tour of the Fire Station
• Demo/hands on session with the Fire Brigade
These will be FREE ticket only events for 7-15 year olds but you must be a member of the Junior Wardens Facebook Page to qualify for a ticket (QR link below Join Today)
If you know people who would love to join in but aren't a Junior Warden Facebook member, get them to sign up Now so they don't miss out.
Hope to see you there. Drop off your child/children at 12:15, leave them in our capable hands and collect promptly at 4pm. Yes, you get 3hrs free of your little cherubs
Save the date: All 3 are 12:15 to 4pm Tickets will be available via our Facebook page
Numbers in Everyday Life: Developing young children’s understanding of the social uses of numbers in the world around them.
Saturday, 29th October 2022, 10-12 (additional afternoon slot may also become available, depending on numbers)
Please see further information and book a place here:
The event will be hosted by Dr Charis Voutsina (Associate Professor in Mathematics Education) and Dr Debbie Stott (Research Fellow, University of Southampton)
It is open to Families with children of preschool and early primary school age (2-7 years old), Early Years Education practitioners, Primary School teachers, Local Education Authority representatives.
Venue:
Building 65 Parkes, Lecture Theatre C
University of Southampton, Avenue campus,
Highfield Rd, Southampton SO17 1BF
We have attached the details of Sure Start parenting courses programme below. Self referrals are encouraged for these courses. There is a wide range of courses available across the City for a range of children's ages, including older children. They are also able to offer the New Forest Parenting Programme which is for older children who are showing traits of ADHD or are waiting for a diagnosis (10-12 year olds) and the Living with Teenagers course (11-16years old). All the courses are free.
For more information on the courses and how to refer or book a space please contact:
The Sports Day results are in and the winners were:
