<![CDATA[Borough Green Primary School News Feed - School News]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D3%26amp%3Bnid%3D2 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:51:31 GMT Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:51:31 GMT <![CDATA[ T&R Sports Holiday Club ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1420 Wednesday 8, Thursday 9 & Friday 10 April

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:50:56 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1420 <![CDATA[ KS2- Young Writers Competition ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1419 We're not looking for perfection - perfection is boring. We want FUN.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:44:59 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1419 <![CDATA[ Reading Volunteer ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1417 Are you looking for a way to make a significant contribution to the lives of children in the local community?

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:36:09 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1417 <![CDATA[ PTA: Easter Challenge ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1415 Earn or collect what you can!

]]> Sat, 7 Mar 2026 16:58:30 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1415 <![CDATA[ Flu vaccinations catch up clinic’s... ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1402 See below for bookings

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:53:29 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1402 <![CDATA[ Reception Tours for September 2026 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1380 Book a school tour with Mrs Jackson.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:18:24 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1380 <![CDATA[ Admission to Primary School in Kent 2026 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1353 Attached is an informative leaflet outlining the process for 2026 admissions to Primary School.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:28:15 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1353 <![CDATA[ Admission to Secondary School in Kent 2026 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1344 Attached is an informative leaflet outlining the process for 2026 admissions to Secondary School.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:39:38 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1344 <![CDATA[ Junior Duke Award ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1341 Sign your child up before 3 October 2025.

]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:25:08 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1341 <![CDATA[ Join the PTA 100 Club ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1313 4 Monthly prizes to be won!

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:48:53 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1313 <![CDATA[ PTA: Second Hand Uniform Shop ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1286 Opening times for the 2nd hand uniform shop

]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:19:52 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1286 <![CDATA[ School Games Gold Mark Award ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1266 We are delighted to announce that Borough Green Primary School have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:50:20 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1266 <![CDATA[ Latest guidance for Strep A ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1270 Please find attached the latest guidance for Strep A 

]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2022 22:31:22 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1270 <![CDATA[ Save the Dates! ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1268 The PTA have some exciting dates planned - Please see attached, PTA Save the Dates flyer regarding forthcoming events.

]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2022 17:39:13 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1268 <![CDATA[ HM Queen Elizabeth II ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1265 We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. On Monday 19th September, in line with the guidance from the government and as a mark of respect the school will be closed. School will reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:19:18 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1265 <![CDATA[ School Uniform - Summer Holiday Order Information ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1257 Last order date for FREE delivery into school is 15th June 2022
Service then switches to home delivery until 3rd September 2022.  (Place your home delivery order by 22nd July for delivery before the start of term).

 

]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 09:14:37 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1257 <![CDATA[ Queen's Platimun Jubilee Celebration Friday 27th May 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1256 On Friday 27th May we will be celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at school. Children are invited to wear red, white and blue clothes instead of their uniform on this day. The children will learn about this historic event and will take part in a range of activities to celebrate in their classrooms.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 09:57:42 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1256 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Fred ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1253 KS1 and KS2 thoroughly enjoyed the production Fantastic Fred on Thursday 5th May 2022. Through humour and drama, the team delivered an important message about good mental health. The Fantastic Fred experience is part of the Good Mental Health Matters campaign, launched by the NHS to help raise awareness of mental health among young people in Kent, and equip children at a very early age to improve their lifelong emotional resilience.

]]> Fri, 6 May 2022 09:24:40 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1253 <![CDATA[ Open Classroom Sessions ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1255 A date for your diary!

]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:08:59 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1255 <![CDATA[ Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Photography Competition ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1239 As part of our celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we are holding a photography competition for the whole school

]]> Thu, 5 May 2022 13:10:50 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1239 <![CDATA[ Meridian News - "Martine Wright MBE, the Paralympian & 7/7 survivor visits Borough Green Primary School" ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1250 She read a new book to the children, which covers themes of injury & illness, so she was able to then have a conversation on the topics with them.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 11:58:01 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1250 <![CDATA[ An Easter message from our Governors ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1251 As the Easter holidays are nearly upon us, the Borough Green Primary School governors say thank you to Mrs Sandberg and her team for leading the school through another packed term.  

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 11:57:33 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1251 <![CDATA[ PTA Bingo Night ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1252 Family Bingo Night 13th May 2022 - 6pm school hall.

]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 11:58:43 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1252 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief/Red Nose Day - UPDATE! ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1249 We had a great day wearing something red and raising money for Comic Relief and we raised £217.50 - we even got a mention on BBC South East News! 

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:37:33 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1249 <![CDATA[ British Science Week 11 - 20 March 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1248 Welcome to British Science Week 2022 – a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:53:09 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1248 <![CDATA[ Ukraine Appeal - Update ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1247 The situation in Ukraine is absolutely devastating but once again, we have been overwhelmed by people’s generosity. Friends, families and neighbours of our school have demonstrated their kind and generous hearts by donating goods, offering transportation to Folkestone and even knitting children’s hats and gloves.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 18:20:04 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1247 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2022 - an update! ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1246 We celebrated World Book Day on Friday 4th March. All the classes had a great time dressed up and talking about their favourite books.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:45:27 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1246 <![CDATA[ Comic Relief Red Nose Day Friday 18th March 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1245 The School Council have voted to raise money for Comic Relief this year. They would like to a hold a wear red/ wear a red item day.  If your child would like to wear red to school on Friday 18th March to help raise money for Comic Relief please could they bring in a suggested donation of £1 on the day.

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:33:25 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1245 <![CDATA[ Ukraine Appeal ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1243 Our school is part of the Kent Association of Head Teachers (KAH) and together with many other schools across the county we are working to collect supplies and resources that we can send to Ukrainian refugees that have crossed the border into Poland.

]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2022 17:51:35 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1243 <![CDATA[ Covid-19 vaccinations for clinically-vulnerable five to 11-year-olds ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1242 The NHS in Kent and Medway is now offering the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible children aged five to 11-years-old who:
are at higher risk from coronavirus due to underlying health conditions or
share living accommodation, on most days, with someone who has a weakened immune system

]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:30:40 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1242 <![CDATA[ World Book Day 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1241 World Book Day is near and we will be celebrating this event with a dressing up day on Friday 4th March.  

]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:40:33 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1241 <![CDATA[ Mental Health Week 7th– 13th February 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1238 This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (7 to 13 February 2022).

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2022 17:04:06 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1238 <![CDATA[ Primary Maths Challenge 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1237 Some of our pupils recently attended the Primary Maths Challenge 2022

Our team finished in 3rd place with a fantastic score! Well done to everyone who took part!!

]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2022 12:38:32 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1237 <![CDATA[ PTA School Disco Friday 11th February 2022 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1236 Please see attached poster for more details

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:57:23 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1236 <![CDATA[ Borough Green Go For Gold! ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1235 Borough Green Go For Gold!

]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2022 11:44:23 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1235 <![CDATA[ Your Child Can Now Join Their Own Rock Band! ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1234 This morning the children experienced a taster session with IRock. 

Please find attached a leaflet with further information should you wish to enrol your child for weekly lessons.

]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:18:08 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1234 <![CDATA[ Further Community Catch-Up Clinics for Flu Vaccinations ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1233 Further catch up clinics for parents to get their child's flu vaccination if they missed out at school.

]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:25:48 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1233 <![CDATA[ Free Family Learning Courses ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1232 Please find attached a Family Learning Brochure from Kent Adult Education

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:02:01 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1232 <![CDATA[ A Christmas Message from the Governors ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1231 Please see the attached message from our Co-Chairs of Governors.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:07:12 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1231 <![CDATA[ Infant Christmas Nativity ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1230 We were thrilled to be able to perform the Infant Christmas Nativity for parents and carers albeit it with many restrictions in place. The children, as always, were amazing and over £300 was raised for Demelza House! Thank you all so very much.

]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:17:07 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1230 <![CDATA[ Flu Catch Up Clinics ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1229 If your child is aged 5 to 16 and missed their flu vaccination at school (Year R to Year 11), you can now book an appointment at one of our clinics online. We have a Dartford clinic this weekend!

]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:29:39 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1229 <![CDATA[ Christmas Lunch and Jumper Day Friday 10th December ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1226 Just a reminder that tomorrow - Friday 10th December, is the children's Christmas Lunch.

As always the children are invited to dress up in their Christmas jumpers or in red and green.

]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 11:29:06 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1226 <![CDATA[ Infant Christmas Production ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1224 There will be three performances – 
Tuesday 7th December at 2.15 pm, Wednesday 8th December at 6:00 pm and Thursday 9th December at 2.15pm

]]> Fri, 3 Dec 2021 11:44:59 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1224 <![CDATA[ Children In Need 2021 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1223 The children raised £262 for Children in Need. Well done to all.

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:20:19 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1223 <![CDATA[ World Science Day 2021 ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1222 World Science Day 2021 - Science Day Challenge 

]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:49:25 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1222 <![CDATA[ Admission to Secondary School Presentation ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1219 Please see attachment of the recent presentation to parents 

]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 15:02:44 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1219 <![CDATA[ Years R-6 FLU vaccinations in school (08/12/2021) ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1218 The NHS Nasal Flu Immunisation Service is being held in school on the 8th December 2021.
 

]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:51:46 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1218 <![CDATA[ Reception 2022 Open Days ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1217 If you have a child who is due to start school in September 2022, please come and visit us.

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 14:38:33 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1217 <![CDATA[ Rail Safety Talk and I am Train Safe Videos ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1216 KS2 - Primary School Rail Safety Talk and I am Train Safe Videos

]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2021 10:34:00 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1216 <![CDATA[ Cyber Choices ]]> https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1215 Please see attached details about Cyber Bullying.

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:54:15 GMT https://www.bgpschool.kent.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=1215