Now it’s time for a well-deserved break. We’re wishing all our children and families a happy and safe half-term. I hope you all have a chance to  relax and enjoy some time together. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming everyone back, ready for the next half-term.

We also have some good news for when we return. Mrs Connolly will be back from her maternity leave as our SENCo. I’m sure you’ll join me in a big thank you to Mrs Goliger for doing such a brilliant job as our interim SENCo – we really appreciate her support.

Have a lovely holiday, and we’ll see you all back on Monday 2nd June for our final half-term of this year. I’m always amazed at how quickly the year flies by.

Best wishes.

Firstly, I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter holiday. As the days grow longer and the weather (hopefully!) gets warmer, we’re looking forward to a bright and busy summer term. With the shift in seasons, please could we remind you to  ensure your child is still wearing the appropriate school   uniform. Even with warmer spells, layers might be needed, and please double-check that they have their named water bottle with them every day to stay hydrated. We also kindly ask that on warmer days, you apply sun cream to your child at home before they come to school, allowing them to enjoy their outdoor activities safely.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Our Year 6 pupils are now well into their preparations for their upcoming SATs. They have been working incredibly hard throughout the year, and we are immensely proud of their dedication and effort. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our Year 6 children for their fantastic  attitude and commitment to their learning – you are all stars! Many of them even put in additional hours of work during the Easter holidays, huge thanks to those of you who supported them with this.                                                                                                                                                                  It’s been wonderful to see so many children enthusiastically participating in the wide range of extra-curricular clubs we are now running. It’s fantastic to witness the children exploring new interests and developing fresh skills outside of the classroom. Our Year 3/4 girls loved their first lunchtime football club and York City’s after school football club got off to a great start last night. There are still places remaining in some clubs if your child would like to be added. Mr Wilson is especially keen for more cricketers!                                                                                                                In the next 2 weeks, we have 2 more external sporting events to attend, including a Key Stage 1 football tournament. I am sure our children will represent the school brilliantly.                                   In other news, I am delighted to let you know that we currently have 3 members of our staff team who are expecting summer babies. Miss Kirby, Miss Evans and Mrs Newlove are all sharing the joys of pregnancy together and I am sure you will wish them well as they head into their third trimester. A few long, hot days ahead!                                                                                                              Finally, please note that a separate communication will be sent out shortly containing all the key dates for the summer term, including school events, trips, and important deadlines.                           Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you all soon.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Best wishes

Can I please give a reminder about the importance of using our school car park carefully and considerately. We understand that the start and end of the school day can be busy, but the safety of our children is our top priority. Please ensure that you are driving slowly and being mindful of pedestrians at all times. Avoid parking in areas that could cause an obstruction, and please do not block access for other vehicles or residents. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

We were delighted with the excellent turnout at this week’s Parents’ Evenings. It was fantastic to see so many of you engaging with your child’s teachers and discussing their progress and achievements. The positive conversations and shared commitment to your children’s learning are invaluable, and we thank you for taking the time to attend and support your child’s education.

A reminder that details for our exciting Easter competitions have already been sent home. We have been thrilled to hear about the creative ideas the children have been coming up with! Please ensure that all entries are brought into school on Wednesday 2nd April to allow time for our judging panel to make their decisions. We are really looking forward to seeing all the fantastic creations and celebrating the children’s hard work. Good luck to everyone!

Finally, after your feedback and suggestions in the Open Doors sessions, we will be extending the range and  number of after school clubs available to the children. This will include some lunchtime clubs, and more after school opportunities, in addition to those already offered by our own staff. We have now established a link with York City Football Club Foundation which will also see us benefit from player visits and special opportunities to go to the stadium and facilities. More details to come!

Have a lovely weekend.

What a busy two weeks we’ve had! World Book Day was a wonderful celebration of reading across the school! It was fantastic to see so many children (and staff) dressed as their favourite characters, from whimsical wizards to hearty heroes, the creativity on display was truly inspiring. We had a fantastic day filled with engaging activities, including shared reading sessions with our partner classes from Hob Moor Oaks, costume parade competitions, bookmark crafts and sensory   stories. We hope this special day has ignited a renewed passion for reading in your children, encouraging them to explore the magical worlds that books can offer. Thank you for your support in making World Book Day such a memorable and successful event.

An additional thank you goes to all of the parents who were able to make our Open Doors afternoon. It was lovely to see such a large turn out and we received some wonderful feedback for our school. We will also take on board, and action, other areas that you feel we can improve on. The children also thoroughly enjoyed sharing their amazing work with you in their classrooms.  

Take care and have a wonderful weekend.