Beechcroft St Paul'sC of E Primary School

Our very own IRONKIDS! A huge well done to these fantastic athletes, who took part in the very first IRONKIDS Weymouth last weekend! It's fantastic to see our children getting involved in such a brilliant event right here in Weymouth being active, challenging themselves and making the most of opportunities within their local community. At Beechcroft, we want our children to feel connected to the community around them, to take part, get involved and be proud of where they live. What an achievement!

LOOK WHAT'S ARRIVED! A huge congratulations to Mrs Conroy and our fantastic Eco Council as we proudly receive our Eco-Schools Award complete with a rather enormous flag! This award recognises all the hard work that took place last year to make Beechcroft a greener and more sustainable school. And it doesn't stop there! Our Eco Council are continuing their work this year, with our children helping to shape what we do next and encouraging us all to make a positive difference to our school and our planet. Well done Mrs Conroy, Eco Council and everyone who played their part!

We'd love your help! We're giving the role play areas in Eden and Reception a bit of a refresh and wondered if our lovely Beechcroft families and friends might have some treasures they could share with us. Hats, bags, scarves, fabrics, uniforms, everyday props and anything else that might spark little imaginations would be very gratefully received. And if you love a bit of sewing or making, we'd be delighted to hear from you too! Clean, good-quality donations can be dropped into the school office. Thank you for helping us make these spaces even more special for our children.

Is your child starting school in September 2027? Come and discover what makes Beechcroft St Paul's such a special place to learn, grow and belong. Join one of our Reception Open Afternoons to spend time in Reception, explore our school and meet our fantastic children and team. 28 September | 12 October | 18 November 1:30–2:30pm We'd love to welcome you!

We're joining the Reindeer Dash! We're delighted to be supporting Weldmar Hospicecare once again by signing up for this year's Reindeer Dash! Our relationship with Weldmar goes back several years, including the brilliant Stampede by the Sea, and we're really pleased to be getting our children involved in another fun event that supports such an important local charity. There may be a few antlers appearing around Beechcroft this Christmas...! More details coming soon!

COME AND JOIN TEAM BEECHCROFT! We're looking for a fantastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team and we'd particularly love to hear from someone with a passion for sport, PE and getting children active! This is a varied afternoon role, including PPA cover across the school, supporting our fabulous lunchtimes, and running after-school sports clubs for our children. Monday–Friday, 12.00–4.15pm Term time + INSET days Beechcroft St Paul's Primary School, Weymouth November 2026 – 31 August 2027 We're looking for someone confident, energetic and positive who can lead a class, build brilliant relationships with children and bring enthusiasm and new ideas to our sporting provision. In return, you'll find wonderful children, a genuinely supportive team and a school where enrichment, opportunity and giving children great experiences really matter. Could this be you or someone you know? Find out more and apply: [https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37106](https://www.jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/37106) Please share and help us find our next brilliant team member!

Celebrating our brilliant Learning Assistants! Today, for National Teaching Assistants' Day, our children were given a secret mission: to make sure our Learning Assistants knew just how appreciated they are! Through kind words, thoughtful little acts and lots of thank-yous, the children helped us celebrate the people who support, encourage and care for them every single day. We also managed to sneak in a special cake and coffee break in the staffroom this afternoon! A huge thank you to all of our wonderful Learning Assistants for everything you bring to Beechcroft.

SIGNIFICANTLY ABOVE NATIONAL PROGRESS IN READING, WRITING AND MATHS! We are absolutely delighted to share the final progress measures for our Class of 2026, who are now in Year 7. The results show that Beechcroft children made significantly above national progress in ALL THREE core subjects – reading, writing and maths.That is a fantastic achievement and one we are incredibly proud of. And we're especially proud that these brilliant academic outcomes sit alongside everything else we believe a great primary education should offer. Our children enjoyed trips, residentials, sport, music, performances, leadership opportunities and a wealth of experiences beyond the classroom – developing confidence, independence and character along the way. Brilliant academic progress. A rich and exciting education. Children ready for their next chapter. That's what we want for every child at Beechcroft.

Year 1 at the beach! On Tuesday, Year 1 walked from school to Weymouth Beach, practising their road-safety skills along the way. As part of their History learning, they looked for signs of the past and present around Weymouth. Highlights included spotting a spider eating a fly and plenty of squeals of delight while building sandcastles! A lovely afternoon of learning in our local area.

We're looking forward to our Macmillan Coffee Morning on Thursday! Don't forget to bring in any cake donations tomorrow. Thank you for your support – we can't wait to see you there!

Celebrating Our Talents and Gifts – Democracy in Action! This week, we've been thinking about the unique talents and gifts we all have and how we can use them to make a positive difference to our school community. To mark International Day of Democracy on Tuesday, children across Beechcroft took part in their very own elections, voting for their Student Council, Eco Council and Collective Worship Crew representatives. Our Year 6 children and staff also cast their votes for our new House Captains! The children visited polling booths, used ballot papers and experienced democracy in action. We were particularly impressed by Year 2, who thoughtfully discussed the qualities of a good representative, including being caring, supportive and fair, before casting their votes. What a wonderful way to bring our British Values to life, celebrate everyone's gifts and give children a genuine voice in shaping our school. We can't wait to announce our new pupil leaders next week!

Supporting Macmillan at Beechcroft An important part of enrichment at Beechcroft is helping our children understand how they can contribute to and support others. Next week, our Macmillan Coffee Morning and whole-school cake sale will give children an opportunity to take part in fundraising and learn about giving to an important cause. We'd love your support! All the details are below.