Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt Parent Portal

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Date: Friday 20th March 2026

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It has been another incredibly busy couple of weeks at Heathlands, with so much to celebrate across the school.

Our children have approached recent assessments with real maturity and determination. Year 6 completed their Mock SATs week with a fantastic attitude – we are really proud of the resilience and focus they showed throughout.

Year 5 have taken part in Bikeability and have been a real credit to the school, demonstrating excellent road awareness, responsibility and behaviour.

A particular highlight this week was our choir performing at Charter Hall. They were absolutely fantastic and represented Heathlands with pride, as they always do. A huge thank you to Mrs White and Mrs Hartley for their dedication and for providing such a special opportunity for our children.

There have also been some wonderful learning experiences taking place beyond the classroom. Year 4 enjoyed a highly successful trip to Barleylands, and Year 3 took part in a village walk, making the most of our local area. Back in school, learning has been just as exciting – with Year 6 getting hands-on with heart dissections, which was certainly a standout moment!

Looking ahead to next week, end-of-term report cards will be sent home and we are looking forward to welcoming many of you into school for Parent Consultations. Thank you for your patience and support as we transitioned to the new booking platform – we are pleased that it has largely been a success.

We also have some exciting events coming up. On Monday we have our Easter Services. Next Friday is our PTA “Break the Rules Day”. Just a reminder that this is not a non-uniform day – children should still come in school uniform, with the “rules” chosen from the list on the poster.

Finally, on Saturday we have a Year 6 Leavers’ Fundraiser – an Easter Scavenger Hunt taking place around the school grounds. We hope many of you will be able to come along and support what promises to be a lovely community event.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

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I have recently been made aware of some concerns regarding children’s behaviour on the Heath before and after school.

A parent has highlighted that a large pile of logs has been left near the hedge by the footpath. There is understandable concern that these could be moved or climbed on, which may pose a risk of injury.

In addition, there have been reports of children:

Playing within the hedgerows and creating dens
Damaging plants and natural areas
Using materials such as sticks and poles in ways that could be unsafe
Causing disturbance to neighbouring properties

While we know the Heath is a much-loved space for children to enjoy, it is not supervised by school staff, and it is important that it is used safely, respectfully and with consideration for others and the local environment.

We kindly ask all parents and carers to:

Supervise their children closely when using the Heath
Ensure children are not climbing on logs or using loose materials unsafely
Respect the natural environment and avoid damaging hedges, plants or wildlife
Be mindful of our neighbours and their property

We are proud of the way our children represent the school, and we know that, with your support, we can ensure the Heath remains a safe and enjoyable space for everyone in our community.

Thank you for your continued support.

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