Newsletters

Friday 25th May 2018

Dear Parents, 

I hope you are all ready for the half term break and that we have some sunshine to enjoy. I would like to share news of events during this half term with you.

Staffing

I am pleased to tell you that Miss Burrows in year 3 was married recently. They enjoyed a fantastic day and the sun shone. We wish them every happiness in the future.

Class News

Nursery Pupils have been having fun dressing up as superheroes and had a wonderful superheroes day where they took part in an assault course and made capes and masks.

Reception The children visited Hesketh Farm as part of their topic about animals. They had a wonderful day playing with the animals and having lots of fun on the tractors. They are looking forward to learning all about minibeasts now.

Year One Children have been doing lots of writing and storytelling from the book Rosie’s Walk, which they have really enjoyed. They also went to Leeds Market to learn about planting herbs with a TV gardener.

Year Two   The children tried really hard in their recent assessments. They have been learning about mini-beasts and are looking forward to a mini-beast hunt at Thwaite Mill after half term.

Year Three  Children have enjoyed learning all about the Trinity in RE and the role of the Holy Spirit. They have been reading the book Charlotte’s Web and made some excellent dioramas about the characters and the setting.

Year Four  Children shared a brilliant assembly all about being different and unique. They showcased their many talents and ideas and shared really important messages for us all to learn from.

Year Five  Children have been learning about Brazil and made some colourful headdresses. They have written some brilliant fact files about the animals of the Amazonian rainforest. Their assembly all about the Parable of the Talents was great and allowed the children to share all their own skills and talents.

Year Six  Pupils had a great session with educational psychologists before their SATs to encourage them to be calm.  Their attitude was excellent during the tests and they have now started rehearsals for their summer production. They enjoyed a fabulous trip to Robinwood this week where they learned to climb, abseil, canoe, problem solve and to do archery.                

Clubs

Football Club The football team finished 2^nd  in their league group this year and will go through to the knockout competition. Thanks to Mr Robertson and his volunteers for their enthusiasm.   

Other News

Lent Fundraising Many thanks to everyone who sent money in during Lent to support the charities Mencap and Felicia’s courage. Your incredible donations and all the children’s fundraising and sponsored walk mean we have been able to give each charity £500. 

Parent’s Group Mrs Swailes’ group continues to meet on a Monday afternoon from 1.30pm in the community room and have had sessions about homework, behaviour, computer learning and much more. The parents cookery group have enjoyed some excellent healthy eating cookery sessions this term

Yr1 Phonics Meeting It was good to see parents joining Mrs Fletcher to find out about the phonics teaching and testing that will be after the holiday. I hope you found the sessions helpful.

Rotary We are really pleased that our volunteers from Headingley Rotary Club continue to help with gardening, library and hearing children read. Mr Hafseth, Mr and Mrs Pinches and Mr Bates have been a tremendous help to us in school this half term and I know the children have really benefitted from their help and enthusiasm. We were delighted to receive money for our new greenhouse and allotment area which the children are really enjoying.

Morning Group  Miss Comrie’s morning study group from year 6 enjoyed a bowling treat last week as a reward for all those early morning study sessions before SATs.

Relationship education  Year 5 and 6 had some excellent sessions with a school nurse last week where they were taught about the changes that will happen as they grow up. The children asked some really sensible questions and enjoyed the discussions.

LACON (Leeds African Cup of Nations)  Our football team took part in this tournament last week at Leeds Grammar School. It was a great opportunity to come together with other schools to compete and spend time together. The team played really well and were knocked out in a penalty shootout.

Gold Award

All children who receive certificates each week will have their picture displayed in the entrance hall. Their achievements are also recorded in the gold book. Do feel free to come in and look at the achiever’s notice board. Below is a list of achievers for this half term

 Key Stage One

Key Stage Two   

Forthcoming Events

These events will be coming up over the next half term and you will receive more information about them nearer the time

I hope you have a wonderful half term and look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday 4th June.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs E.J.Holliday

Headteacher