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04/12/24

WE DID IT! Well done to all of the children for completing our Rudolph Run 2024, in aid of After our first count of all donations, we have already raised almost £1000! Thank you so much for your generosity to such a wonderful cause. pic.twitter.com/iM6AfMuxtO

02/12/24

🚨Urgent: Elves Take Over School! 🚨 We wanted to inform you about an unexpected situation at Buntingford First School this morning. Overnight, a group of elves ‘took over’ the school and even changed its name.Thank you for your understanding during this unusual event. pic.twitter.com/1F47qonSLK

24/11/24

On Wednesday 4th December, we are holding a sponsored Rudolph Run to raise money for DONATE HERE: https://t.co/uKgrYJfOV0 pic.twitter.com/45JJAzD1Gg

22/11/24

A very inspiring talk from at our staff conference today. Reminded us all exactly why this is our vocation. Thank you to for hosting pic.twitter.com/qFQjHo2zkL

17/11/24

Just Talk Week 2024 runs from November 18 to December 6, with the theme “Just Be Scroll Savvy.” It focuses on empowering children for online safety, while promoting positive well-being. pic.twitter.com/m9Pw5mLQZn

11/11/24

We will remember. pic.twitter.com/Tr0Uykqv2E

04/10/24

Thank you Joanne from for visiting us today to talk about Buntingford pool and a huge thank you to the families of our school for donating money to help get it reopened! Hopefully, one day soon we can use the pool for school swimming lessons! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/cFHvhBqlku

24/09/24

The Buntingford First PTA are excited to announce we are having a Halloween Disco on Thursday 24th October!Please use your child’s FULL NAME as a reference, or send payments directly to the PTA bank account. Thank you! 🎃https://t.co/zVFilbZt91 pic.twitter.com/yHg2jVo9Cb

13/09/24

Next week is TravelWise Week! We are challenging children to complete a Travel Trail whilst they travel to or from school. The aim is to encourage more children to travel actively to school and to help them engage with their surroundings as they travel pic.twitter.com/iSownY1P3y

11/09/24

We are delighted that we have been shortlisted for an Education Estates Award 2024 - Project of the Year. Winners will be announced in October so we wish all shortlisted schools the best of luck! pic.twitter.com/TkEPBJ3lz3

11/09/24

Our bookings are open now for our EYFS tours for 2025 admissions! If you will have a Nursery or Reception child in 2025 and wish to see our school in action please book on via our websitehttps://t.co/Aye198ozIt pic.twitter.com/8z8R0EmBhV

10/09/24

We were thrilled to receive our Good level Modeshift STARS accreditation, just in time for TravelWise Week and World Car Free Day next week.TravelWise Week is Modeshift’s travel challenge taking place between 16-22 September each year. Could you next week? pic.twitter.com/jzZ4NC57jM

19/07/24

Just like that our first year is over… and what a year it’s been! Thank you all for lending us your incredible children, who make everyday so rewarding. Here’s to many more wonderful years together! Have the best summer ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WzIwxBpiCe

12/07/24

Thanks goodness it’s Friday! pic.twitter.com/jnley7SMsT

10/07/24

We can’t wait to welcome you all for the teddy bear’s picnic tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring a tasty snack, a drink and, of course, your favourite teddy bear! 🧸 pic.twitter.com/Obd4Uo8TZe

09/07/24

A lovely way to practise your writing skills this summer and bring some smiles to our friends at Layston Grove ❤️ send a post card from your holiday! pic.twitter.com/fnH25iFd7C

04/07/24

This morning, children in Oak class used the app Chatter Kids to make their Lego game come to life! Check out their awesome story: The Made up Pirate Ship 😎 pic.twitter.com/3BkgkJ9f7F

03/07/24

A History lesson in early years… Phones through the ages 🤣 pic.twitter.com/a0r5CXC5Sg

28/06/24

Parents! Are you interested in joining the PTA and helping us to raise funds for the school? Send your name and number to buntingfordfspta.com and we will add you to the group! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3QhgHzvJfd

26/06/24

It’s our big summer day tomorrow! Sports’ Day at 1:30pm, followed by our PTA Summer Event from 3-5pm. We can’t wait to see all of our wonderful families 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8l45SjNuAU

25/06/24

Why was the school closed today? All teaching staff have been at a Scholar’s Trust primary conference, learning new strategies to support learning, particularly in oracy:https://t.co/46WUqAaqdcAsk your child the question below and record their answer in the comments! 😁 pic.twitter.com/glfDMcQlQg

18/06/24

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 The naughty pea has taken over the nursery garden… if you catch any stray peas, please contact nursery. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/68ZabYpmGL

10/06/24

For their snack this morning, nursery class enjoyed some lettuce they they have grown themselves in the garden! pic.twitter.com/0W5qKluhys

07/06/24

The eco club members had a great time at the eco conference. They participated in lots of activities and learnt lots about the importance of pollinators. Did you know that hummingbirds play a vital role in the pollination of many different species of plant life?! pic.twitter.com/KJEe7osJ7C

06/06/24

The eco club members were thrilled to receive their green flag. They were proud to hang it and celebrated with some gardening in the sun! pic.twitter.com/bsQLc8mB11

SMSC

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development (SMSC) is about everything we do at Buntingford First School, to help children build their own personal values, have positive relationships with others and become responsible young citizens in society. SMSC development supports children to be kind, thoughtful and caring and to be able to live and learn alongside people with different beliefs, cultures and lifestyles.

Eco world poster

As a net-carbon zero school, sustainability is woven into our school curriculum as well as our school building. Education for Social Responsibility is a key area of learning for us. From climate change and fragile ecosystems to ethical trade, finite resources and living fulfilled lives, our ESR curriculum is designed to help children prepare for the future. We will teach about rights and responsibilities and the many challenges the world is facing, give them the inspiration and passion to live happy, healthier, kinder lives. The children will also form an eco-council and have the opportunity to take part in our annual sustainability conference.

  KS1 LKS2
Ethical Trading Thanks for Everything What is Fair Trade?
Fulfilled Lives Being Kind to You and Me What is Happiness?
Ecosystems Why is nature special? I Speak for the Trees
Climate Change Our Changing World Know Better, Do Better
Water Scarcity What is Water? Saving Water
Biodiversity Linking Local Wildlife What is Biodiversity?
Finite Planet Where does this come from? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

 

An important part of SMSC is to support children to engage with British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect for different faiths and beliefs.

Each month we will have a value that we promote across the school, these will be chosen by the school community in September 2023 as we believe it is important that the values are driven from the heart of the school. Our assemblies will also be planned and linked to the different SMSC areas.

Spiritual Development

We want children to be reflective about their own beliefs, but also show interest and respect for the beliefs and faiths of others. We encourage children to reflect, not just on their own behaviour and the choices they make, but also on the skills needed to remain calm and focused on their learning.

Spiritual development is also about supporting children to be creative, imaginative and reflect on their learning experiences.

Opportunities for Spiritual development include:

  • Learning together to value the ideas and contributions of all children
  • Providing a varied and exciting curriculum that inspires children and makes learning enjoyable.
  • Coming together in assemblies and special events to share learning with each other and with parents and the community to reflect on our learning experiences.

Moral Development

Opportunities for Moral development include:

  • Children working together to discuss and agree on what they need to do to create a safe, friendly and inclusive environment for learning.
  • Opportunities in the curriculum for children to offer their own points of view and to be able to listen to and value those of others.
  • In every classroom and throughout the school environment, children are encouraged to make positive behaviour choices and develop strategies to manage conflicts effectively.

Social Development

Opportunities for Social development include:

  • Making a positive contribution to the community through fund raising, volunteering and engagement in community projects.
  • Supporting children to develop the skills needed for living in a democracy through activities such as elections for School Council and the Eco Council.

Cultural Development

Our theme weeks and diverse curriculum allows the children the opportunity to learn all about different lifestyles, backgrounds and beliefs other children have.

Opportunities for Cultural development include:

  • Providing opportunities in the curriculum for children to visit places of worship and share their beliefs with others.
  • Enabling children to enjoy and appreciate a variety of artistic, musical and cultural experiences, including drama, music, singing, choir and sports.
  • Assemblies that focus on different cultures throughout the year.
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