The next census is taking place next Sunday 21 March 2021. The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. Here at Bracken Leas we are taking part in the educational aspects of the census, learning about its [...]

Easter Treat Collection for Brackley Community Larder & Local Care Homes We will be collecting in school on Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and on Monday 22nd & 23rd March alongside Stepping Stones Families. All donations will be distributed to local families and in need and local care homes this Easter.  Suggested Treats Small toiletries Easter [...]

Welcome to our March Newsletter where we share relevant information with you about what has been happening here at Bracken Leas and events planned in future weeks. Following the decision announced on 22nd February, we are all very much looking forward to having the children back with us in school from [...]

World Book Day is on Thursday 4th March. We are asking children to come to school in their PJs, onesies and slippers on this day. (Please ensure that outdoor footwear is also provided for your child.) For those of you that are home learning next week, please post a photo of you and perhaps your [...]

Show us your Super Powers! On Friday 19th March we will be taking part in Red Nose Day for Comic Relief. We are inviting the children to 'Dress to Donate' for a suggested donation of £1. The theme for this year is Funny is Power, 'Show us your Super Powers'. Children should [...]

Today we have been 'dressing to express' as part of Children's Mental Health Week. Children and Teaching Staff have been dressing in their colourful clothes and favourite outfits. Here is a selection from at home and in school today. Our Early Years children have been creating their Colour Monsters to express how they [...]

Welcome to our February newsletter where we share relevant information with you about what has been happening here at Bracken Leas and events planned in future weeks. Children's Mental Health Week - 1-7th February Children both within school and learning at home will be taking part in a number of teacher [...]

Here is a gallery of a mix of photos from the children at school earlier this week enjoying the snow, some lovely ones that Mrs Smallpage took, on our Snowy Fun Day prior to Christmas, and ones posted on the Facebook group of the children enjoying the snow at home last weekend. Thanks to everyone [...]

The theme this year is Express Yourself. For lots of online resources visit https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/  Place2Be has teamed up with BAFTA Kids and Oak National Academy to create a free assembly on the theme. This will be available to all schools and families at 9am on Monday 1 February, featuring pupils and well-known faces. Bracken Leas [...]

9th February is Safer Internet Day and Bracken Leas will be getting involved. With so many children learning at home it is really important for them to understand how to stay safe online. The theme this year is An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world. More information will follow closer to [...]