Keep up to date with all the news happening in school at the moment.

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• Summer Reading Challenge starts today

  Fri 05 Jun 2020

  The Summer Reading Challenge is starting tomorrow on the  5th of June. To take part, you can sign up to the easy-to-use website and create your own profile at www.sillysquad.org.uk 

   

  You can set yourself a challenge to read any amount of books during the Challenge. You can read anything that makes you happy- whether it be comics, joke books, poetry, fiction or non-fiction; in digital or print format; from e-book lending through the public library service or from what you already have at home.

   

  Each time you finish a book, you add it to your profile and write a review.

   

  There are downloadable activities, games, quizzes and more. With new content to enjoy each week, the fun will continue right up to September.

   

  You will receive a downloadable certificate once you've completed the challenge too!

  

• NEW JK Rowling book to be published online

  Tue 26 May 2020

  https://theickabog.com/

   

  Click on the link above to head to the website where The Ickabog is being published. JK Rowling will be publishing new chapters throughout the lockdown for next seven weeks. The first two chapters can already be read under the tab, 'Read the story'

   

  For budding artists, there is also a competition being run to illustrate the book ready for its official publication later in the year. Further details of which can be found on the website under the 'Competition' tab.

• Keyworker art project at Barley Court

  Mon 25 May 2020 Mrs Wilden
  Last week, the Becontree keyworker children took part in an art project. The aim of the project was to create some inspirational art work that could be displayed to brighten up the walls in the hospital wards. I think you will agree that they have achieved that and the results are fabulous. Well done to all those that took part. 

  

• Times Table Rock Stars - Pupils versus Teachers - THE RESULT.

  Sun 24 May 2020 Mrs Wilden

  After a busy week of times tables battles, the pupils of Becontree Primary School have beaten the teachers with a huge score of 111,378 points. Well done and thank you to all those children and adults who took part. A special mention for their outstanding contribution goes to Mrs Dean, Miss Gaughran, Mrs Stonier, Katren Enuenwosu, Amir Boudjellel and Hurija Nasir. A certificate will be posted to you.

   

  I hope you all enjoyed the battle. Keep working hard on TTRS as a date for a rematch will be set in the next few weeks.  

  

• The Green House Festival - 23rd - 24th May

  Thu 21 May 2020

  Green Shoes have been organising an online festival of creative classes, suitable for anyone and everyone to participate in.

   

  This is a special festival for residents of Barking & Dagenham, but of course being online, anyone can participate!

   

  Classes will stream live on their Instagram and Facebook profiles from 11am this Saturday and Sunday.  They have a range of activities: juggling, dance, poetry and puppetry to name a few! 

  

• Becontree Wins Street Tag

  Tue 19 May 2020
  Well done Becontree Street Taggers! We have won this round. 😄

  

• New Information from Mrs Ziane

  Mon 18 May 2020

  Please follow the link below for updated information from Mrs Ziane regarding the possible reopening of school on June 1st.

   

  https://becontree.primarysite.media/media/message-from-mrs-ziane

   

  Also see Mrs Ziane's letter to our year 6 students on our Newsletters page, or by following the link below.

   

  https://primarysite-prod-sorted.s3.amazonaws.com/becontree/UploadedDocument/9470f5fa2f8a4758bf98f46ad730262c/letter-to-year-6-pupils-18.5.2020.pdf

• New Video Newsletter form Mrs Ziane

  Tue 12 May 2020

  Please follow the link below to see a message from Mrs Ziane:

   

  https://becontree.primarysite.media/media/newsletter-message-from-mrs-ziane

   

  Government information on the phased reopening of schools can be found under our Coronavirus Information page or by clicking the link below: 

   

  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers/reopening-schools-and-other-educational-settings-from-1-june

• Design A Super Bear Competition

  Sun 03 May 2020

  John Lewis are launching a competition to find a superhero teddy bear, and they need your help designing it. The winning teddy will be sold in John Lewis and Waitrose shops later this year, with 100% of the profits going to the NHS

   

  DESIGN YOUR TEDDY BEAR

   

  In honour of our incredible carers at the NHS, we need designs for superhero-themed bears – don’t feel like you have to stick to the traditional brown bear – we want to see all kinds of super teddies.

  Try and incorporate unique elements through colours, patterns, capes, masks – whatever feels exciting for you, but please avoid using any recognisable icons in your designs, such as the ‘NHS’ lettering or Superman logos.

   

  If you need a bit of help getting started, then please download our teddy bear drawing template below.

   

  HOW TO ENTER

   

  Share your superhero teddy bear design with them by 5pm on 8 May 2020. An adult over the age of 18 should submit a photo of your design in one of the following two ways:

   

  Share your designs by email to

  designyoursuperbear@johnlewis.co.uk

   

  or posted through a public Instagram or Twitter account with the hashtag

  #DesignYourSuperBear

   

  For full terms and conditions follow the link below.

  https://www.johnlewis.com/content/your-partners-through-it-all/feel-good-friday#termsandconditions

  

• International Dance Day 2020

  Wed 29 Apr 2020

  International Dance Day 2020 – Wednesday 29th April 2020

   

  What is International Dance Day?

   

  International Dance Day is a worldwide event that celebrates all genres of dance.

   

  It was created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) - the world's largest organisation for the performing arts.

   

  It tries to encourage participation and education in dance by hosting events and festivals across the world. It celebrates those who appreciate the value of dance and acts as a wake-up call to the governments and politicians who have not yet recognised its value to the people.

   

  It also celebrates bringing together people of different cultures, and respects and understands diversity.

   

  When is International Dance Day celebrated?

   

  International Dance Day takes place on 29th April every year. This year it is on Wednesday 29th April 2020.

   

  This day is significant as it is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet.

   

  When did International Dance Day start?

   

  The first International Dance Day was celebrated in 1982.

   

  How is it celebrated?

   

  There are events and festivals across the globe that take place - some organised by the ITI themselves, and some by independent organisations.

  One of these events organised by the ITI is the Gala Celebration held in a selected host city. There are performances, workshops, speeches and humanitarian projects that take place.

   

  Every year a difference dance personality is also selected to write a message for International Dance Day and this is also delivered at the Gala Celebration in the host city and spread across the world.

   

  There are some links below for you to join in with International Dance Day 2020:

   

  • International Dance CBBC’s Top Picks: International Dance Day for dance routines, games and quizzes:

  https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/curations/cbbc-top-picks-today

  • Celebrate International Dance Day and watch your favourite athlete’s lockdown moves:

  https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/52472728

   

  • Join in with International Dance Day by dancing away to some of the dance links on the school website and load your dance videos on Seesaw for your teachers to view:

  https://www.becontreeprimaryschool.com/the-arts/