Wishing the children a lovely half term break. Have a good rest and lots of fun! 

We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 2nd June.

June
 1st - INSET DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED 
2nd - TERM BEGINS
2nd - WWF Week  
11th - PTA Quiz Night 6.30 -10pm
12th - PTA Non-Uniform Day for Summer Fair 
12th - OPAL POP-IN Event for Reception Parents 12.00-1.15pm
15th - Y1 Trip to RHS Wisley 
18th - Y2 Choir performance at the Rose Theatre
19th - OPAL POP-IN Event for Y1 & Y2 Parents 12.00-1.15pm (more details to follow)
24th - Meeting at the junior school for Y2 parents 2pm & 6pm 
26th - Reception trip to Hampton Court Palace
26th - PTA Non-Uniform Day for Summer Fair
26th - MHST Anxiety Workshop 9am Infant Hall **NEW**
27th - Summer Fair 12-3pm
29th - Healthy Living Week (more details to follow)

July
 1st - Y1 Sports Day 9.15am Beverley Park 
 1st - Reception Sports Day 11am Great Hall (classes to be confirmed)
 1st - Y2 Sports Day 1.45pm Beverley Park **CHANGE OF TIME**
 1st - Reception Sports Day 2.40pm Great Hall (classes to be confirmed)
 1st - Meet the Teacher at the Junior school for Y2 parents 3.30pm
 3rd - Blue Nursery Sports Day 9am
 3rd - Green Nursery Sports Day 10.45am
 3rd - Yellow Nursery Sports Day 2.45pm
 7th - Year 2 Pretend Holiday (more details to follow)
 8th - Year 1 Burlington's Got Talent 2pm Great Hall 
 14th - Jupiter Class Leaver's Assembly 9.10am
 14th - Mercury Class Leaver's Assembly 2pm
 14th - Reception Pretend Holiday (more details to follow) 
 14th - Venus & Saturn Class Party Day 
 14th - Year 1 Party Day
 14th - Nursery Party Day
 15th - Year 1 Pretend Holiday (more details to follow)
 15th - Jupiter & Mercury Class Party Day
 15th - Venus Class Leaver's Assembly 9.10am
15th - Saturn Class Leaver's Assembly 2pm
16th - Reception Party Day
17th - SCHOOL CLOSES AT 1.45PM for the summer break. (NO Yellow or Purple Nursery)

With just one term remaining, we would love to see our school fund continue to grow. The fund helps provide enriching experiences for our children, including Earthsong, Healthy Living Week, the Big Breakfast, and our much-loved pretend holidays, to name just a few. It also enables us to purchase essential resources for classrooms across the school.

This year, we have been working towards replacing the smartboards in most classrooms. Our current boards are reaching the end of their lifespan, and updated smartboards like the one below are a vital resource for high-quality daily teaching and learning. Each new board costs just over £2,000, so any support towards this goal would be greatly appreciated.

Our voluntary contribution is £75 per family - if you feel you are able to contribute, this can be paid online via your School Gateway account. There is also an option to pay in instalments or to pay more if you wish!

You can read more about our School Fund by visiting the webpage: 

Voluntary Contribution web page

This week, Burlington Infants has been alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the world as we celebrated our annual Around the World Week! From country-themed classroom activities to traditional music and dance performances with the fabulous Don Rae, the children had the opportunity to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our school community.

The week ended with our multicultural picnic where families and staff came together on the school playground to share delicious homemade dishes. A huge thank you to all our parents for the amazing food! It was a particularly hot afternoon so we really appreciate all your efforts to join us. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the diversity that makes our school such a vibrant place.

Half term and a heatwave, what a perfect combination! If you are lucky enough to have the week off with your children, I have written a few suggestions below, with lots of water involved, for you to find your inner child and make everlasting memories for you and your children.

Freeze balloons or tubs of water then let your children have fun with them - watching them melt, adding salt to see them melt quicker or adding small drops of food colouring and seeing how it disperses into the ice, drop the giant ice cube into a bucket of water and listen to it crack. You could even freeze a small plastic toy in the middle. Children will have hours of fun with this, the bigger the ice cube, the longer they can play with it.

Make small edible ice cubes with your children to put in their drinks, you could freeze blueberries, raspberries, pieces of vegtables or even edible flowers, all you need is an ice cube tray, a jug of water and a good imagination.

Have a good old fashioned water fight, adults versus children - have a bucket of water, some soft sponges and see who gets the wettest!

Get out the paddling pool before they put a hosepipe ban in place, put a squirt of bubble bath in it and let your children see how many bubbles they can whip up, even better, get in the paddling pool with them.

Make a seaside in your back garden - have a sandpit and a paddling pool side by side, you can sit relaxing in the sun whilst your children bury your feet, make a toy kitchen into an ice cream van and let the children serve up ice cream cones with sprinkles. Bury some old gems in the sandpit and dig for treasure. Have a picnic lunch prepared in advance, make a whole day of it! Don't forget to take lots of pictures and perhaps make up a scrap book that they can look back on, on a rainy day.

Set up a car wash for all their trikes, bikes and plastic toys - set up a sprinkler then the car wash will turn into a drive through!

Get all their washable toys, dolls, dressing up clothes into the bath or the garden and let your children scrub them clean and hang them out to dry.

Don't forget, there are loads of restaurants where 'kids eat free' during the half term, it could be the perfect end to a perfect day!

Our thought of the week is:

The days are long but the years are short, embrace the simple joys of the season.

Screens are now a big part of everyday life, making it more important than ever to ensure children are safe in the digital world. It’s also important to help them find a healthy balance and develop positive habits around screen time. Each week, we will share practical tips, useful resources, and guidance to support parents in the home. 

We have added some new items below to our Amazon Wishlist. If you are able to help us we would really appreciate it! 

Click on the link below to see our wishlist.

https://amzn.eu/983v2T9

We would love to hear about any science related activities the children take part in at home! It can be anything from helping out in the garden, finding mini beasts, doing experiments or perhaps visiting a museum - please email your science selfie to admin@burlingtoni.org.uk and let us know if you would allow for it to be shared in the school newsletter and on our school website. We look forward to seeing your Science Selfies!

Here are some of the Science Selfies we've received!

Science Selfie Challenge Photos

If your child needs to use the toilet after pick-up, please walk back to your classroom door and ask for your child to go back through the classroom to use the toilet. Parents are not allowed in the toilets. This is to safeguard the other children we have on site after school in clubs and at Acorns. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you have not already downloaded the School Gateway App, please do this immediately. This is our communication and payment system for the school so it is really important that you have activated your account. We will use this system to send emergency text messages and all clubs, trips, Acorns, nursery fees etc can be paid using the app. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to ask the school office. 

How to access School Gateway instructions for new users

Just letting you know that Burlington Infant & Nursery School are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online.

Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us.

It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment. You can find our easyfundraising page here.

Thank you so much!
 
All you need to do is:
 
1. Go to the fundraising page by clicking here and join for free.

2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

3. After you’ve checked out, the brand will make a donation to Burlington Infant & Nursery School at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
 
There are no catches or hidden charges and we will be really grateful for your donations.
 
Thank you for your support.

Parentkind, a charity that supports school PTAs have teamed up with Asda, who is making millions of pounds available to donate to primary schools across the UK through their ‘Cashpot for Schools’ initiative. To support our school, all you have to do is opt-in through the Asda Rewards app, shop and scan in store or shop online at Asda.com.
 
Between 2nd September and 30th November 2024, every time you shop with Asda using your Asda Rewards app, Asda will donate 0.5% of the value of your shop to your chosen school. Also, every time somebody opts-in to support our school, Asda will give an additional £1 to the school Cashpot. Plus, it doesn’t stop there – Asda are also giving £50 to every school to get them started.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
1. Download the Asda Rewards app, register and opt-in to Cashpot for Schools (make sure you have the latest version of the app installed)
2. Choose Burlington Infant & Nursery School by searching the name or postcode
3. Shop instore across Asda and George, or online at Asda.com and start filling your Cashpot as you shop
 
Asda does the rest, all money raised will be donated to schools to spend on the things they need the most.

Remember, anyone can sign up, so start spreading the news and raising funds for our school.

A reminder to all parents that the yellow zig-zag lines outside our school at both the front and back gates indicate the length of road where stopping or waiting is strictly prohibited. If you park on these clearly marked, yellow zig zag lines you are putting the safety of our children and their families at risk.

Cars should not be parked on the zig zag lines for any amount of time - even if it is just a minute or two to drop off children.

Thank you for helping us to keep our school community safe.

Please can we remind parents that children are not allowed to ride scooters on the school premises. Please use the scooter stands provided or carry your child's scooter once inside the school gates. We really appreciate your support.
Thank you

You can find all our policies on our Policies web page:

School Policies web page

We recommend parents read: 

Medical Conditions Policy
Attendance Policy
Parent & Visitor Code of Conduct
Behaviour & Anti-bullying 
Complaints policy
School Uniform

Dear Parents/Carers, 

Please find attached some updates for our OPAL play scheme for the summer term. 

OPAL Summer 1 Update 2026

Thank you and best wishes,

School Office

We would like to say a HUGE well done to all the children who performed on Wednesday. What a talented bunch of children we have! They all performed with such confidence and flair, we were so impressed and incredibly proud. Thank you to all the parents who came to support too. 

Madison in Mercury and her sister Andi were so inspired by Burlington's Got Talent that, using a mix of clever craft materials and a lot of imagination, they recreated their very own mini version of Burlington’s Got Talent! The attention to detail was truly unbelievable from custom made costumes to stage magic with microphones, lighting, ballet mats, and even a piano and ukulele! It was simply wonderful to see how much pride they took in an independent project, celebrating their friends through art with such care and precision. A huge well done on such a ‘Golden Buzzer’ creation!

Eco Council collected the batteries from the battery box and counted them. There were 2029 batteries in total! They worked really hard and are relieved that these batteries will be recycled. Please do keep bringing in your old batteries.

The Your Healthcare School Health Service offer support with children’s health and wellbeing to children and families who attend state funded Kingston Schools or are home educated and live in Kingston. Parent advice clinics are for parents of primary school aged children. They run weekly during term-time on different days of the week.
 
What sort of support/advice is available at a parent advice clinic?
Common issues they provide support and advice with bedwetting, constipation, soiling, nutrition and healthy lifestyles, behaviour, dental health, emotions and sleep. Appointments are on-line, by telephone or in person at our clinic in Surbiton. The aim of the appointment is to find out more about your child’s needs so we can advise you on what to do next. This might include referral to specialists, suggesting you see your GP, signposting to resources that can help you or a more detailed assessment of your child’s health needs by a school health practitioner.
 
Can I get support with speech and language concerns?
For concerns regarding your child’s language development the children’s Speech and Language Therapy advice line is available on Wednesdays 10-12 and Thursdays 2-4pm. The contact number is 020 8339 8106 and a voicemail is available for call back.
 
How do I book an appointment?
Please click on the booking form link: Parent Advice Clinic Booking Form  
Alternatively, you can contact the School Health service on:
Email: KU19-schoolhealth@yourhealthcare.org
Phone: 020 8549 6323
Please include your child's full name, date of birth and school in your email.
 
Appointments are 20 minutes long. If you have multiple concerns to discuss, please contact the School Health Team so that they can offer you a suitable appointment time. Appointments are for one child. If discussing more than one child, please book a separate appointment for each child.

If you require an interpreter, please let them know the language you require ahead of your appointment.

Sir David Attenborough is a very kind, wise man who has travelled all over the world to see animals in their homes, like jungles and oceans, and tells us stories about them so we can learn to love and care for nature.  

He was given a special award called a knighthood by the Queen because he is so good at sharing the magic of nature.  He was also appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George by Prince Charles in June 2022.

There are insects and plants named attenboroughi because he has done so much to protect them.

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 on Friday 8th May and we will be celebrating his birthday in school in different ways including sending him a birthday card and taking part in a special 100th birthday celebration online assembly.

Take a Science Selfie and post your photo on Tapestry!  If you would like to have your photo included in our weekly school newsletter, please e-mail your photo to admin@burlingtoni.org.uk

Sir David Attenborough is the scientist we have been learning about this half term in Science. Today is his birthday and he is celebrating being 100 years old! Each class made a birthday card for him and took part in a special online assembly about Sir David Attenborough.  We enjoyed learning about his life and lots of facts about him! 

Girls socks and underwear for ages 6+. 
Unisex jogging bottoms for ages 5+ in black or navy

Thank you!

Huge congratulations to our 12 Mini Marathon runners—what an incredible achievement! It was a glorious day with a fantastic atmosphere, and the children showed such determination in running the full distance. Each and every one of them was truly amazing, and we couldn’t be prouder.

A big thank you to Miss Moore for taking part on the day, and to Mrs McEvoy for coordinating the event and dedicating so much time to training the children in running club. Finally, a huge thank you to all the parents who ran with us and came to cheer the children on - you were all brilliant!

We would like to wish Mrs McEvoy so much luck this weekend when she will take on the challenge of the Belfast City Marathon! She has trained so hard for the event and we will be cheering her on from afar. Mrs McEvoy will be running for the National Autistic Society, a charity very close to her heart. If you would like to support Mrs McEvoy and donate to this wonderful charity, please use the link below. 

https://bit.ly/4uqv0uQ

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the workshop this morning. The feedback was really positive and we are pleased you found it useful. 

If you were unable to attend, please click below to see the presentation. 

Supporting Children in the Digital Age - presentation to parents May 2026

Give a little time, make a big difference

The junior school are looking for volunteers to join their Governing Body and help them continue to make their school the very best it can be. Being a governor is a rewarding way to support children’s education and bring your skills to benefit the whole school community. Whether your background is in finance, HR, law, education, business, or community work – or you simply have enthusiasm and commitment – they would love to hear from you! Full training and support are provided. If you’re interested, please contact clerk@burlingtonjunior.org or visit their website Governor Vacancy

Dear Parents/Carers, 

Following helpful feedback from our parent survey, we shared in the newsletter and at our parent information morning that we will be phasing out the white polo t-shirts.

This term, we will be gradually replacing the white polo shirts with royal blue ones. We hope you’ll find this a more practical choice, as it shows stains less easily and keeps looking smart for longer.

To help keep costs down, the royal blue t-shirts won’t have a logo and can be easily purchased from local supermarkets.

Up until the end of the summer term, children in Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 are welcome to wear either white or blue polo t-shirts. From September 2026, we’ll be moving to the royal blue option only.

Please find attached a useful guide to the correct school uniform. 

Unform and PE Kit Guide - Updated Spring 2026

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Thank you and best wishes, Burlington Infant & Nursery School

Every year our school enters the SPARK book awards. We read the books at school and you can watch Mrs Davies read one each week - see video below. There are four books. When you have read or watched them all we will send a voting form for you to choose your favourite.

For more information you can go to the SPARK book awards website. https://www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/the-awards/early-readers

The second book is 'The Came who had the Hump'. We hope you enjoy it!

Video of Mrs Davies reading The Camel who had the Hump

Click here to view the pdf with links.

The Burlington Art Gallery is open and accepting submissions for display in its ‘Hall of Creativity’!
 
This half terms exhibition has the theme 'Nature' and is open to each artist’s own unique and individual interpretation. We welcome work in all forms of media - paint, drawing, sculpture, collage, digital, printing etc.  
 
Mrs Drake will be using the artwork submitted by the children to fill a gallery wall in the school. Work will be framed and displayed for all the children to see as they pass by each day. The theme 'Nature' will run until the Summer Break.
 
Please ensure that all art work submitted has the artist’s name and class on the reverse/base of their masterpiece and to inform your child's Class Teacher that it is for the Burlington Art Gallery!

Please click here to see a programme of activities for under 5's at local children's centres.

Across the country, many schools and families are taking part in The Great Big School Clean. Please support Eco Council in collecting as many bags of litter that you can through the Easter break. Let us know how many bags you have collected and we can let the Keep Britain Tidy Team know. Eco Council will be continuing their regular litter picks to support this.

Many thanks for all of your support.

A huge well done to everyone who entered the Easter egg competition! We have loved seeing all the wonderful creations and we are so impressed with the creativity that has gone into every design. 

The winners this year are: 

Nursery 
Orange - Vedya, Mykhailo
Green - Victoria, Sofia
Yellow - Ji-Ahn, Kavi, Vivan
Blue - Imogen, Ivy, Stella

Reception
Foxes - Neil, Aoife, Damian
Hedgehogs - Akim, Jazmin, Olivia 
Rabbits - Naomi, Ronnie, Isla M
Squirrels - Finley, Miles, Theo 

Year 1 
Diamonds - Kaiden, Albert, Donovan
Emeralds - Melita, Ava, JJ
Rubies - David, Thamarai, Daisy
Sapphires - Servando, Max G, Ethan

Year 2
Jupiter - Frida, Maisie, Hazel
Mercury - Madison, Ruhi, Tanya
Saturn - Millie, Alula & Seren, Kaya
Venus - Sia, Pradhyun, Qinyue 

Below is a selection of the entries we received: 

Mystery Readers are special guests who come to our classroom at storytime (end of the day) to read a story to the children. Your child will be so excited that you participated, but remember to keep it "top secret"!  The story should be one that you choose to read. You can read one in English or in your own language. Look out for the sign up form in your child's book bag on Monday. 

A big thank you to everyone who attended the parent information morning on Thursday. We are sorry that we were unable to deliver the online safety talk and we will endeavour to rearrange this in the summer term. 

We hope you found the other updates useful and if you were unable to attend, please click below to see a copy of them.

Parent Information Morning 20 March - presentation to parents

Burlington Schools are taking part in an initiative with localkind that helps raise funds for the schools while supporting local independent businesses. After making a purchase at participating shops, families can scan the localkind QR code at the till to generate a small contribution for the schools at no extra cost.

Participating shops currently include:
• 63 High St Café
• Barnaby & Boo’s
• Suttles of Malden