This week at Bentley...

It was wonderful to welcome our new Year R children and their parents into school this week. Our current Year 6 children did an exceptional job showing families around the school, and we received some fantastic feedback about the tours. We are incredibly proud of how confident, articulate, and responsible our children are, and it was a pleasure to hear how they acted as such excellent ambassadors for our school.

This week, we have also been especially proud of our Year 1 and Year 4 children. Our Year 1 pupils completed their statutory Phonics Screening Check, while our Year 4 pupils undertook the Multiplication Tables Check. Throughout the week, they have demonstrated outstanding attitudes to learning, resilience, and determination. We are so proud of the effort they have all put in.

Some of our Year R children enjoyed a special visit to Bentley Station this week, where they planted sunflower seeds to help brighten the local community. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they will bloom soon, bringing colour and smiles to everyone who passes through the station.

A huge thank you goes to Mr Williams, who took a large group of children to an athletics meet in Aldershot this week. Despite the challenging weather conditions, a fantastic time was had by all. We are grateful to Mr Williams and all the accompanying adults whose support made the event possible.

With just one week to go until BFEST, excitement levels are certainly building! We cannot wait to see you there and look forward to what promises to be a wonderful event for our whole school community.

Have a wonderful weekend

Mrs Hallett
Headteacher

ATTENDANCE

Governors have set the attendance target for the school at 97%. The class with the best attendance last week were Year 6! Well done Year 6!

Attendance figures for each class for last week are below:

SAFEGUARDING

With the weather forecast to be hot and sunny again next week, please remember to send your child to school with a sunhat, water bottle and please apply sun screen before school. Follow the link for more guidance on sun safety from the Hampshire Public Health Nursing team Sun Safety: Just the facts

GOLD BOOK/GOLD CARDS

Well done to those children who were in the gold book or earnt a gold card. We’re very proud of you!

	Gold book	Gold Card
Year R	Albie	Juliana, Rollo, Albie, Connie, Noah
Year 1	Louis	Chester
Year 2	Harlie	Madden, Lily
Year 3	George
Year 4	Caleb	Amelie, Finn, Edward, Tym, Rafe, Rose
Year 5		Alec
Year 6	Harry	Benedict, Kaidy-Mai

ARITHMAGICIANS

Don’t forget to keep playing and earning points, which can be exchanged for rewards such as house points, extra playtime and even an ice lolly with Mrs Blake.

SALESIAN COLLEGE JUNIOR GAMES

Earlier this week Mr Williams took a team to Aldershot Military Stadium for an athletics competition. 15 local schools took part for a memorable morning of athletics.

More than 250 boys and girls from Years 4 and 5 took part in a wide range of track and field events, demonstrating an impressive level of skill, determination and sporting behaviour throughout. Track events included the 80m sprint, 150m race and team relays, while field events featured long jump, vortex throwing and softball throw.

Despite challenging weather conditions, all athletes performed with exceptional enthusiasm and commitment. The event was well attended, with friends, teachers and families providing unwavering support from the sidelines. The atmosphere was electric, with spectators cheering participants on until the final race concluded.

“I liked athletics because of the races. Even though I came fourth I still enjoyed it.” (Edie)

“I really enjoyed it because it was a great experience and I came first and second.” (Elliott)

SCHOOL PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

FREE ONLINE PARENT COURSES

Hampshire County Council are pleased to offer an exciting new programme of courses; a mixture of firm favourites and new subjects.

The courses are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills, promote personal growth, explore your creative interests or simply broaden your horizon. The following may be of particular interest:

Positive Parenting - Online course - Monday 15th, 22nd, 29th June, 6th – Hampshire County Council Shop

NORTH 2 SOUTH SUMMER HOLIDAY CAMP

ALTON ARTS FESTIVAL

The Alton Arts Festival returns 3–12 July, bringing music, comedy, theatre and visual arts to Holybourne, Alton and Chawton. It’s a 10-day, multi-arts festival with something for the whole family to enjoy.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale – explore the full programme here:
https://wegottickets.com/altonartsfestival

🌟 Family highlights

Chris Riddell (Live Event)
11th July 5pm
Enjoy a special event with award-winning illustrator and former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell, a fantastic opportunity for young readers and budding artists.
👉 Book here: https://wegottickets.com/event/696829

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show
5th July 2pm
Award-winning, sell-out comedy for children packed with facts, nonsense and laughs.
👉 Book here: https://wegottickets.com/event/696129

🎭 Pumpkin Pantos: Alice in Wonderland (FREE event)
4th July 2-3pm Alton Public Gardens
A colourful outdoor pantomime with music, costumes and comedy for all ages.

🎉 Party in the Park (FREE – Festival Finale)
12th July 12noon - 6pm Alton Public Gardens
The festival closes with a relaxed outdoor celebration – live music, food and community spirit. Bring a blanket and the family!

ECO UPDATE

Second-hand Summer Gear

Back by popular demand is Eco Council’s second-hand summer gear stall at the upcoming B-Fest. So, if you are having a sort out, please do bag up any good quality items of children’s summer clothing and accessories suitable for summer holidays. Suitable items include shorts, swimming gear and beach toys. Please note that we are only accepting GOOD QUALITY children’s items – no adults clothes please. The drop off point will be open on Monday 15^th June for the week before B-Fest. Thank you!

Hidden Treasure Hunt – a national recycling challenge

Great news! You now have until 6^th July to recycle your unwanted tech! Please hunt out unwanted or broken tech and electrical items at home and recycle them at Curry’s or at Farnham and Alton Recycling Centres – click here for more details. Please note, if you are NOT dropping off your items at Currys, please take a photo when you recycle them to upload as evidence – you will be asked to upload this photo when you register – click here to register and scroll down to ‘How to register your recycling’.

Every time a family registers their recycling, our school earns a Planet Care Point and moves up the national leaderboard. Schools can win thousands of pounds in Currys’ vouchers for Microsoft tech, and families who take part are entered into prize draws to win Currys’ vouchers for Microsoft tech too. As an extra incentive Eco Council will be awarding a ‘Dolphin Award’ to those children who participate. Pupils should bring in a photo of them recycling their tech at Curry’s or a recycling centre. Please note only one dolphin will be awarded per child.

Please do get involved and share with your friends and family to help us to win some Microsoft tech for our school. The campaign runs until 6^th July 2026.
Find out more and take part at: hiddentreasurehunt.org

People’s Emergency Briefing

If you are yet to view the People's Emergency Briefing, here is a great opportunity to watch it locally at Alton College on Friday 19^th June. In the film you will listen to experts about the climate and nature crisis which is impacting us now. The event is free but you do need to ‘get’ tickets in order to attend – scan the QR code on the poster to get yours!

PTFA

Class Stalls:

Year R stall - https://volunteersignup.org/C834L
Year 1 stall - https://volunteersignup.org/EY7DP
Year 2 stall - https://volunteersignup.org/KWHLC
Year 3 stall - https://volunteersignup.org/94ETR
Year 4 stall - https://volunteersignup.org/RKCWH
Year 5 stall - https://volunteersignup.org/DE78Q

⭐ Raffle tickets came home in book bags last week. Please return the stubs and money back into school. Please also return any unwanted tickets so we can sell them on the day.
It’s a brilliant raffle this year!

Rainbow Raffle Hampers!

PLUS…

⭐ Stagecoach voucher
⭐ Hattingly Valley Wine Tour voucher
⭐ Barn owl pub £50 voucher
⭐ Head spa voucher
⭐ Freddie’s flowers voucher
⭐ Elphicks hamper
⭐ Oreo box

⭐ Online tickets for B-Fest now on the website www.pta-events.co.uk/bentley

Tickets sold on the door too

B-Fest is a cash and card event

🍦 Frozen Friday returns this Friday! Find us on the playground with the freezer at pick up! 🍦