Last week our fantastic F2 children got creative and produced some beautiful drawings of features of Bilsthorpe using a huge roll of wallpaper 
They worked together brilliantly, sharing ideas and talking about the places they recognise in our local area. We loved seeing their creativity and teamwork shine through!
Well done, F2 – what super artists you are! 
PROUD POST 
We received a letter from the Secretary of State for Education celebrating the amazing outcomes achieved by our disadvantaged pupils in the 2024/2025 academic year!
"Congratulations to you and your team on the excellent outcomes the disadvantaged pupils at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy achieved at the end of the 2024/25 academic year. Your school’s performance places it among the very best nationally, and this is a significant achievement.
This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can be achieved when ambition and commitment come together. Thank you for everything you do to give children the best possible opportunities to succeed.
Your school’s achievements demonstrate what is possible, and I hope you will continue to share your experience and best practice with others. Even the strongest schools can go further. We encourage you to lead the way as a system leader - sharing effective practice, championing networks, supporting collaboration, and helping raise standards across the sector.
Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to your staff and pupils. I look forward to working with you as we strive together to raise standards for all".
Bridget Phillipson
Secretary of State for Department for Education
Thank you to all our pupils, staff members, families and supporters - everything we do is to help our children thrive and flourish
TEAM BFHA!
Pre-School and F1 have been exploring colour this week Using their new paint palettes, the children created beautiful rainbows. They were so engaged, and the results were amazing 
📺✨ F2 News Reporters in Action! ✨📺
The F2 children recorded their very own news articles this week 🎤📰! As part of our writing sequence ✏️📖, the children explored the features of a script, had a go at writing and sequencing their own scripts, and then recorded them to inform the general public 🗣️ about what happened in the story.
Year 3 continued with their drumming lessons! They learnt about pitch and rhythm. They even did some wonderful pitch matching singing
Year 6 had great fun in science this week!
Following on from their learning about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution, the children took part in an exciting experiment. They investigated which type of ‘beak’ 
was best suited to each island, testing ideas and making predictions along the way. Fantastic teamwork, curiosity and scientific thinking on display! 
F2 have been super busy this week! The children have loved exploring the pizza parlour 
while developing their fine motor skills and communication and interaction skills 
. In maths 
they have been matching numerals to different representations, and the creative area has been a huge hit! Using junk modelling 
, the children created their very own features including hairdressers 
, post offices 
and churches 
, using a variety of different materials!
F2 have been busy learning all about their local environment! They enjoyed a walk around the village, spotting and ticking off features including the school, park, pub, church, shop and library
Year 1 have been busy being geographers! They collected data about our school grounds and really enjoyed taking a walk around school to explore the area. Ask us what a physical and human geographical feature is 
Year 3 had a fantastic time in their first drumming lesson! They learnt new musical vocabulary and practised playing different rhythms to a steady beat 
We’re so impressed with Year 4’s topography work! They’ve created some lovely pieces that really show their understanding and creativity
What a brilliant start to the term! Year 6 have produced some AMAZING persuasive writing. Mrs Pavier and Mr Reynolds told the children that they were thinking about changing the behaviour policy for the worst (The behaviour policy is not changing). Here are a few examples of the brilliant work this inspired the children to write...
