Get Ready for Buckingham Park’s Public Speaking Competition!

I am incredibly excited to announce that we are holding the Public Speaking Competition again.

Public Speaking Competition!
Last year, we heard so many amazing talks from children across Key Stage 2 and can’t wait to hear more again this year. Have you ever talked about your favourite hobby and could not stop? Do you love explaining how things work, sharing your passions, or making people laugh with a story or joke? Then this is your moment to shine!

So, what is public speaking?
It simply means standing up and speaking in front of an audience, in our case, your classmates. You choose a topic you know lots about – it could be football, animals, baking, gaming, history, dance, or even your pet hamster! You will write a short speech, practise it, and present it to your class. Originality is important here – something that people might not know about you, or that makes you, you!

Here’s how it works:

Class Heats: These will start from 2nd July, so get preparing!
From this we will choose 4 children to represent each year group in the Semi-Finals.

Semi-Finals: The 4 chosen speakers from each year group will perform in front of their phase (Y3/4 or Y5/6) on Thursday 9th July (Y3/4) or Friday 10th July (Y5/6). From this we will choose 2 children to represent each year group in the Finals.

The Grand Final: The 2 chosen finalists from the Semi-Finals from each year group will then be heard on the morning of Wednesday 16th July, with a special audience… your parents and a selected panel of judges. It will be the judges’ unenviable task to choose the Winner, Runner-Up, and a Highly Commended Speaker.

Everyone in Key Stage 2 will be having a go – this is all about being brave, sharing what you know. Part of the English Curriculum is Public Speaking so it fulfils this objective too.  Whilst some will have confidence to speak in front of others, we are aware some would prefer to do this with a select few or even on their own with their class teacher. You will be surprised how quickly you will build confidence, learn something new, and inspire your friends too!

So… start thinking, planning and practising – we cannot wait to hear what you have to say!

Calling all Year 6 Parents/Carers 📣 

It's time to book your child's place at the Buckingham Park annual leavers party 🥳 

📆 3rd July 2026 
🕰️ 17.45-19.45
🏫 In School 

To find out more information and to book tickets, please follow the link 👇 https://buytickets.at/buckinghamparkcofeschoolpta/2213901

Class photos have been rearranged for 11th June, as they were cancelled last week. 

Please ensure children are appropriately dressed for this day - including full uniform including jumpers and cardigans. 

These will be whole group photos of each class for purchase and a whole Year 6 leavers photo in addition. 

Parents and Carers!

I am thrilled to announce that Mrs Ward's baby arrived safely last Friday. Millie Rose Ward was born healthy, happy and very cute. 

Mother and Baby are doing well and we look forward to meeting the little one very soon

I am ecstatic to announce that Buckingham Park have not only had a huge amount of nominations for the various categories at the Buckinghamshire School Awards, but also have shortlisted finalists in 5 of the categories. These finalists have been invited to an awards ceremony in June where the winners in each of the categories will be announced. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone nominated and a big good luck to our finalists. Let's go an bring home the silverware back to Buckingham Park!

Nominees:

Teacher of the Year

Ms Zafar (Reception) - FINALISTS
Mrs Waggott (Year 3)
Mrs Lickfold (Year 6)
Mrs Ward (Year 5)
Mrs Tutton (Year 1)

Teaching Assistant of the Year

Mrs Rush (Nursery)
Miss Radzio (Year 3)
Miss Islam (Year 5)
Mrs Dean (Year 4)

Inclusion Award

Mrs Whytewood, Mrs Platt and Miss Eaver - FINALISTS

Governance Award

Mrs Norman - FINALIST

Excellence in Early Years Award

Our Reception and Nursery Teams (Mrs Fuller, Mrs Rush, Mrs Dysart, Mrs Perks, Mrs Goodman, Ms Zafar, Mrs Godfrey, Mrs Jahan) - FINALISTS

Headteacher of the Year

Mr Fell - FINALIST

Congratulations to all and Good Luck!

Congratulations to our winners of our Hot Chocolates this week. Well done for your maximum effort over the past week!

Reception - Roman
Year 1 - Raegan-Reign
Year 2 - Aurelia
Year 3 - Grace
Year 4 - Lily
Year 5 - Beatrix
Year 6 - Angel