Email sent Friday 4th September 2026

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school!  We hope that you and your child have settled well?  It’s always great to hear people greeting each other on the first morning of school and sharing holiday news.  Who would have thought that after weeks of sunshine it would rain so heavily this morning?

School Uniform

Thank you for responding so positively to our school uniform expectations which are outlined on the school website:

https://www.burleighschool.co.uk/page/?title=Burleigh+School+Uniform&pid=44

As we have moved to only one PE day a week, we ask that all children have either a Burleigh cardigan or jumper to wear on non-PE days.  Therefore, children should not be wearing a Burleigh fleece or hoodie inside classrooms unless for PE. 

To ensure children’s safety at break and lunchtimes, we also ask that the only jewellery worn is a watch and small stud earrings.  Please don’t send your child to school wearing hooped earrings or bracelets.

Summer uniform may be worn until the end of September.

‘Meet the Teacher’ Events

Each year, parents are invited to meet their child’s new teacher and hear about the planned curriculum, school trips and expectations for the coming year.  These events last about 30 minutes and consist of a presentation by the teachers followed by questions.  Please do your best to attend.  Dates and times are as follows:

Year 1: Wednesday 16th September at 2.30pm in the Infant Hall

Year 2: Wednesday 16th September at 2.30pm in the Junior Hall

Year 3: Wednesday 16th September at 3.30pm in the Infant Hall

Year 6: Wednesday 16th September at 3.30pm in the Junior Hall

Year 4: Thursday 17th September at 3.30pm in the Infant Hall

Year 5: Thursday 17th September at 3.30pm in the Junior Hall

We look forward to working with you throughout 2026-27.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Norman

Email sent Wednesday 30th September 2026

Dear Parents,

Burleigh will be celebrating Black History Week from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October.

We will be following the national theme of “Honouring Our Communities” by focusing on the individuals who shape, support and sustain Black life in the UK, along with the contributions of people who may not necessarily attract headlines but have deep community impact eg the current Mayor of Broxbourne, Councillor Patsy Spears, who will be visiting Burleigh on Wednesday 21st October.

Parents and grandparents are warmly invited to contribute to our week. If you would like to do so, please contact Mr Norman, Miss Maxwell/Mrs Glock or Miss Atakora (History Lead) in person or via the school’s email address: admin@burleigh.herts.sch.uk

Yours sincerely,

Mr Norman

Email sent Monday 5th October 2026

Dear Parents,

You are warmly invited to a coffee morning and optional packed lunch workshop on Tuesday 20th October from 8.40-9.30am.  Our Nourish Team project officer, Ruby Smiles, will be available to answer any questions you may have about what to put in your child's packed lunch, or any other query relating to food and healthy eating.  Even if you are only able to spend 10 minutes before rushing to catch your morning train, you are most welcome.  The image below gives more detail.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Norman