Headteacher Update 29th September 2023

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a busy few weeks we have had already for the start of term. Year 6 had an amazing residential trip to Newby Wiske in Northallerton last week. We were so lucky with the weather as the sun shone for most of the time. The children took part in raft building, orienteering, trapeze (even Mr Unwin did this whilst shaking), the giant swing, an obstacle course and lots more. Team building and resilience were a huge focus for us, and the children did so well in the activities.

Year 1 and 2 have been busy out and about on a local walk, and a trip to the Castle Museum & Clifford’s Tower in York. This was part of their Learning Challenge Curriculum and the children thoroughly enjoyed their experience.

Year 3 and 4 have also been to York Art Gallery this week as part of their Geography and Art Curriculum.

As a school we have signed up for the NSPCC “Kindness Challenge” project whereby children will be encouraged to carry out acts of     kindness in school, at home and in the community. Please support your children to take part.

I would also like to say a big thank you to the Austrian teaching students we have had in school for the past two weeks. Lisa and Svenja wanted to experience primary school life in the UK and they have been supporting all of the children in Key Stage Two.

There are lots of dates for your diaries coming up so please make a note of them.

Happy weekend everyone!