Beaminster St Mary's Academy

School Admissions Reminder for September 2026 Is your child due to start Reception or transfer to Secondary/Upper School next September? Key Deadlines: Secondary/Upper School Applications: Must be submitted by 31 October 2025 Starting School (Reception) Applications: Must be submitted by 15 January 2026 Dorset residents should apply online at: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/apply-school-place Or call 01305 221060 for support See the posters below for more information – including eligibility dates and how to apply. Don't forget we have our Open Morning on Tuesday 7th October at 9am Please share this post to help spread the word and ensure every child gets the best start to their school journey #SchoolAdmissions #DorsetSchools #Reception2026 #SecondarySchool2026 #ApplyNow

Seahorse Class Parents – Coffee Morning Invitation We're delighted to invite Seahorse Class parents to a special coffee morning on Tuesday 23rd September! Come along for a relaxed catch-up, a warm drink, and a chance to connect with other Seahorse families. It's a lovely opportunity to build community and share in the joy of our children's learning journey. Beaminster St Mary's Academy Time: [Insert time if known] We look forward to seeing you there! #SeahorseClass #CoffeeMorning #BeaminsterStMarys #parentcommunity Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Flu Immunisation at Beaminster St Mary's Academy – 16th October 2025 Dear Parents of Beaminster St Mary's Academy The School Age Immunisations Team will be visiting our school on Thursday 16th October to offer free flu vaccinations to eligible pupils. Consent Deadline: Sunday 13th October Please check your emails for the attached letter and information leaflet. Complete the online consent form via the link provided in the letter. If your child is unable to attend the school session, catch-up clinics will be available. Let's help keep our children and community healthy this winter! For any queries, please contact the Dorset School Age Immunisations Team: dhc.immsenquiries@nhs.net 01425 891162 www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Exciting After-School Clubs This Term! Get ready for some after-school fun! We're thrilled to announce the lineup of clubs available this term, designed to spark creativity, encourage learning, and get those bodies moving! This term's fantastic clubs include: Football Club: Lace up your boots and join us on the pitch! Sing & Sign: Discover the joy of music and communication. Book Club: Dive into amazing stories and explore new worlds. TTRockstars Club: Sharpen your times tables skills in a fun, musical way! Colouring & Lego: Unleash your imagination with colours and bricks. How to Sign Up: Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out – sign up for your child's favourite clubs via Arbor today! We can't wait to see your children engage in these wonderful activities! #afterschoolclub #ExtracurricularActivities Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

We are incredibly proud to announce our new Head Pupils, Shea and Holly! These two outstanding pupils were appointed to the roles by our Headteacher and their Class teacher. They were chosen for consistently demonstrating our school values, for their wonderful attitude to learning, and for being true role models for their peers. We are so excited to see the positive impact they will have on our school community this year. Please join us in congratulating Shea and Holly on their well-deserved appointments! #headpupils #schoolvaules #attidudetolearning Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Reception Class Parents! Join us for a short but important Phonics Meeting! Learn all about our school's phonics program, discover effective ways to support your child's reading at home, and understand our reading expectations. Date: Tuesday, 7th October Time: 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM We'll be finished just in time for the end of the school day! We truly hope to see you there. Your support makes a huge difference! #Phonics #Reading #ParentSupport #SchoolCommunity Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Let's Build a Love for Reading Together! As we kick off the new school year, we're asking for your help as parents to build a strong reading culture at home! Reading with your child isn't just a school activityit's a vital life skill. When children read regularly and out loud at home, they make huge progress with their vocabulary and comprehension. This year, we're introducing some new things to help our young readers grow: a Reading Rewards Scheme, short quizzes for KS2 pupils, and a request to please help us look after school reading books. Your role in this is so important! Even just 10-15 minutes a day of listening to your child read and talking about their book can make a massive difference. For all the details on our new reading initiatives, please check the letter that was sent home today! Let's make this a fantastic year for reading! #reading #readingtogether #FunToRead Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Calling all amazing Parents and Carers of Beaminster St Mary's Academy Do you enjoy delicious bacon or sausage sandwiches? How about some tasty cake? And are you free on Saturday 27th September between 9 am and 1 pm? If you answered "yes" to at least that last question, we'd absolutely love your help! As you know, we're dedicated to providing the very best for our children. But with no caretaker, keeping the outside of our school looking as wonderful as the inside can be a challenge. That's why we're inviting as many of you as possible to join us for a Big School Clean-Up! We'll be tackling tasks like: Tiding up the EYFS outdoor area Painting the gazebo Removing those huge piles of leaves Preparing classroom planters Soiling and seeding the old long jump area Weeding and edging Fred's bungalow borders And general outdoor tidying! The more hands we have, the more we can achieve – even just an hour of your time would make a huge difference! And yes, there will be bacon sandwiches and cake to fuel our efforts and say a big THANK YOU! Please bring any useful tools you might have (leaf collectors would be especially fantastic!). Children are welcome to join in too, but must be supervised by their adults. Will be there on the day, and we truly hope to see a fantastic turnout from our wonderful St Mary's community. Let's make our school grounds shine together! Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust

Calling all parents of Beaminster St Mary's Academy! Join us for our upcoming 'Meet the Teacher' sessions to get to know your child's teacher and learn about the expectations, routines, and curriculum for the new school year. These sessions will last no more than 30 minutes and are a fantastic opportunity to hear first-hand what your child will be learningthey might even call it 'What we do!'! We've scheduled the sessions on different days to make it easier for families with children in multiple classes to attend. Here's the schedule: Friday, September 5th: Starfish Class @ 3.15pm Monday, September 8th: Seahorse Class @ 3.15pm Tuesday, September 9th: Turtle Class @ 3.15pm Wednesday, September 10th: Octopus Class @ 3.15pm Thursday, September 11th: Dolphin Class @ 3.15pm Friday, September 12th: Whales Class @ 3.15pm If you're unable to attend, don't worry! The information will be posted in the class section of the school website. We look forward to seeing you there!

Welcome back, everyone! We're so excited to see all of our children back in the classrooms, ready for a new school year of learning and fun today. A very special and warm welcome to all of our new reception children and their families. We're so glad you're here and can't wait to get to know you. We hope you have a fantastic first week and an amazing school year! Just a reminder for today, Thursday 4th: The gates open at 8:35am, and the bell goes at 8:45 am, so don't be late! Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust