I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who participated in our recent Inspire sessions. Your attendance and involvement made a significant impact on the success of these events, and it was truly wonderful to see so many parents and grown ups engaging with their children in such a positive and supportive way. We are incredibly grateful for the time and energy you invest in attending sessions in school.
Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to many more opportunities to see you as the Christmas festivities begin.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs Winter
Headteacher
Children in Need Total
A massive THANK YOU to all our parents for donating a combined total of £213.00 for Children in Need. This amount is fantastic and will go to fund much needed projects to help children in the UK be the best they can be.
Attendance Update
Whole School Target = 97%
Rec - 96%
Year 1 - 95.7%
Year 2 - 97%
Year 3 - 97.9%
Year 4 - 98.6%
Year 5 - 96%
Year 6 - 97.3%
Whole School Attendance Autumn Term 2, Week 3 - 96.9%
25th - Deadline for payment of Pantomime Trip - Wakefield Theatre (Whole School)
25th - Sponsor forms coming home with children for The Prince of Wales Elf Run
26th - Year 3 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm
26th - Year 4 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm
27th - Reception Parents - Come see a Phonics lesson (Strictly Adults Only) - 9.00am-9.40am
29th - Elf Run to raise money for The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract - Please bring trainers in a bag. Elf Ears will be provided! Deadline for sponsor money not until 16th December
DECEMBER
2nd - Y5/Y6 to attend Churchbalk Bungalows - crafts and Christmas songs
3rd - Free second-hand uniform event in the hall 3.15pm to 4.30pm - everyone welcome
4th - Choir to sing Carols in Pontefract Town Centre -11am
5th - Nativity dress rehearsal - children perform to KS2 to practise
6th - Christmas Fayre - Children can be collected from 2pm to attend the event
9th - KS2 at Theatre Royal Wakefield - Pantomime - Please see letter on website. Available on MCAS under 'Trips' **Children need to bring a snack for the interval**
10th - Reception and KS1 at Theatre Royal Wakefield - Pantomime - Please see letter on website. Available on MCAS under 'Trips' **Children need to bring a snack for the interval**
11th - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Nativity Performance to Parents - 9.30am. Tickets on Sale from 1st December. 1 ticket per child per performance, these can be swapped between parents
12th - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Nativity Performance to Parents - 9.30am. Tickets on Sale from 1st December.1 ticket per child per performance, these can be swapped between parents
13th - 9.15am - Y3 Ukulele Performance to Parents - please enter through the main entrance
16th - Deadline for Elf Run Sponsorship money to be handed in
16th - Y5 and Y6 Carol Service to Parents - 2.30pm - Tickets on sale soon
16th - Christmas Dinner Day and Christmas Jumper Day - Wear your Christmas jumper/dress and celebrate with a Christmas dinner
18th - Christmas Parties in classrooms - More info to follow
19th - A visit from Santa - More info to follow
19th - Last Day of Term
20th - INSET DAY - School Closed
Spring Term 1 2025
JANUARY
6th - First Day Back to School
8th - Y4 and Y5 Young Voices Concert at Sheffield Arena - Payment available on MCAS under 'Trips'
10th - Nasal Flu Immunisation mop up sessions (permission required)
**please note that KS2 Dance Club will run on Monday 4th November and then again on Monday 18th November until Monday 9th December** All other clubs begin w/c 11th November
Children are collected from the Main Entrance. For outdoor activities please make sure your child brings a change of clothing to school on the day which are suitable for the activity booked.
