Welcome to Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan is a very friendly, high achieving and heavily oversubscribed academy in Beckenham. There are 678 pupils taught in 22 classes. The academy follows a creative curriculum which is designed to engage and excite all the children whilst also ensuring the acquisition of key reading, writing and mathematical skills…
**Extra** Virtual Prospective Parents Meeting
Due to the popularity of our prospective parent meetings we have decided to host one final meeting for those that were unable to attend our previous ones. The meeting will take place over zoom on Friday 20th November at 2pm. Please email opendays@balgowan.bromley.sch.uk to book your place.
Open Mornings
Due to the current climate, we are unfortunately unable to invite families to view our school. Please see our new Prospective Parents Page (under the parents tab in the main menu at the top) for a Virtual Tour and to book on to a Virtual Parents Meeting with members of the Senior Leadership Team.
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
To see our latest COVID-19 Risk Assessment please go to http://www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/download/policies/Risk-Assessment-Balgowan-COVID.pdf
Mental Health & Wellbeing
The coronovirus outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while. It may cause children to feel, anxious, stressed or worried. Mrs Richards has put together a flyer with helpful links to organisations that can help with both children’s and adult’s wellbeing and mental health. Please see the link below: Download here flyer2 (1)
Welcome to our Reception 2020 families
A very warm welcome to all our new families that will be joining us in September. We are very excited to hear that your child will be starting with us. This is a very exciting time for children, their parents and for us. Usually we would be ready with a list of dates to invite you and your child to events at school to ensure that their transition to primary school is a smooth one. However, as you will be aware, all schools are currently closed. We will be in touch as soon as we have further information so please keep an eye out for emails from us over the next few weeks and months. Please be assured that we will be
Some useful links for parents
Childline – Free – 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/ You can talk about anything. No problem is too big or too small. Shout – Text in Crisis 85258 https://www.giveusashout.org/ If you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Kooth – https://www.kooth.com/ Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people Monday – Friday 12pm–10pm Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm
Sport Relief Day
The children have been having a lovely day takng party in a number of different sporting activities all in teh aid of Sport relief. Link to make donations is below. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/balgowan-sport-relief-2020
