When Year 6 are promised a water flight... a water fight they shall get! 
A promise is a promise! 
Our amazing Year 6 pupils had an unforgettable time cooling off with a well-deserved water fight, filled with laughter, soaking surprises, and plenty of smiles. What a brilliant way to celebrate all their hard work before they move on to their next adventure!
Good luck, Year 6 – we'll miss you, and we hope you made some fantastic memories! 
Our School Summer Fair is this Wednesday (15th)!
Come along for an afternoon of family fun at our School Summer Fair! There's something for everyone to enjoy, including:
Stalls
Games
Bouncy castles
Glitter tattoos
Face painting
Food & drinks
Ice cream van
Don't forget to grab your raffle tickets! They're available from the school office now for your chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Bring your family and friends, and join us for a fun-filled afternoon. We can't wait to see you there! 
RAFFLE TICKETS!
Our Summer Fayre Raffle tickets are now on sale from the school office
£1 strip (Cash only please
)
Prizes include
:
- Summer Hamper, donated by our fabulous staff
- 1 x 1 round of golf for 4 players at Norwood Park Golf Club
- X2 tickets for Mansfield Town
- Adventure golf family pass for Ramsdale Park
- X2 Mid-Week term time climbing vouchers for Clip'N'Climb 
-Gift voucher for Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre 
.....And more! 
Forest Games Fun!
Last week some of our children took part in the 'Forest Games'!
Throughout the day the children showed wonderful teamwork, resilience, kindness and enthusiasm as they enjoyed a range of exciting outdoor activities, including:
Soft Archery
Tree Nets
Windchime Making
Scavenger Hunt & Nature Walk
Disc Golf
It was lovely to see everyone encouraging one another, trying new challenges and making the most of the beautiful outdoor environment. We are incredibly proud of how well they represented our school with their positive attitudes and excellent behaviour.
Each child received a 'Forest Games participation certificate' to celebrate their achievements and the memories made during the day. 
We hope the children came home with lots of exciting stories to share about their woodland adventure!
We're celebrating!
A huge congratulations to our wonderful Mr Poxon and all of the children at Bilsthorpe for achieving the Silver School Games Mark! 
This fantastic achievement is a testament to everyone's hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment to sport and physical activity throughout the year. We are incredibly proud of all the children for embracing opportunities, showing great teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship.
Well done to everyone involved – what an amazing achievement!
A glimpse into Year 2’s recent learning and activities! 
We’ve been busy exploring, creating, and learning in lots of different ways. From planting seeds in science and watching our understanding grow , to taking part in thoughtful PSHE activities and developing our knowledge of ourselves and others
It’s been wonderful to see the children so engaged, curious, and enthusiastic about their learning. Well done, Year 2!
Year 5 had a fantastic day at Vicar Water taking part in a Safety Awareness event! 
The children learnt how to stay safe in a variety of situations, including around water, how to prevent fires in the home, and how to keep safe when near moving vehicles such as lorries.
These important life skills will support the children as they become more independent and help them make safe choices in the future. 
We were also incredibly proud to see everyone representing our school so well — all children behaved brilliantly, showed great respect, and used excellent manners throughout the day. Well done, Year 5! 
Year 6 have been having fun in maths with a game of Strike It Out! 
After playing a few rounds, the children put their reasoning skills to the test by working collaboratively to explore different strategies and patterns.
They investigated questions such as:
Can we strike all the numbers out?
Are you more likely to win if you go first?
It was fantastic to see the children discussing ideas, justifying their thinking, and using their problem-solving skills to challenge each other. A great example of maths being full of curiosity, teamwork, and discovery! 
Bilsthorpe Team Takes on Race for Life!
We are incredibly proud of the resilience and determination shown by our pupils as they completed the Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5k! 
The event was a huge success and, most importantly, lots of fun! From getting muddy to supporting such an important cause, it was a truly memorable experience for everyone involved.
As the Bilsthorpe Team, we are thrilled to have raised an amazing £4,645.50 for Cancer Research UK.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated and supported us, and a massive well done to every pupil and member of staff who took part — your determination and kindness made us incredibly proud.
We couldn’t finish the day without a special photograph at our beautiful Mrs Butt’s memorial bench. We know she would have been so proud of the children for their incredible efforts and for raising money for such a special cause. 
Reminder
Don't forget to mark your calendars! This Friday the 26th is an INSET day, so the children get an extra day to soak up the sunshine and recharge their batteries. We'll be refreshed and ready to dive back in on Monday the 29th!
Sharing Good Practice in EYFS
We are delighted that our amazing EYFS team were spotlighted at this week’s EYFS Professional Learning Community (PLC), with a focus on our literacy and phonics provision.
It was fantastic to share the wonderful practice taking place in our setting and celebrate the dedication and creativity that goes into supporting our youngest learners.
A huge well done to Mrs Harper, Miss Evans, and the whole EYFS team for their continued hard work, passion, and commitment to providing the very best learning experiences for our children.
