We have just received confirmation that we continue to be a Good Church School, following the recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools or SIAMS.

The entire school family are delighted by the inspection which reflects accurately the fantastic school we have here. Mr Richardson would like to thank the the children, their parents/ carers, governors and church for their hard work in achieving this report.

‘Everyone embraces the fact that they are loved by God and belong to a school family which values them. Consequently, all members of the school flourish. Teachers collaborate to create a curriculum which is challenging and engaging so that pupils are eager to learn.’

‘High expectations are set in the context of a caring Christian environment in which everyone aspires and thrives.’

‘The school enjoys a strong relationship with the church.’

We are very pleased that Andrew McCormack has agreed to become our new Chair of Governors.

Andrew has been Vice Chair of Governors for the past three years and during that time has been part of the team supporting Anne through the appointment of Peter Richardson as Head and the successful inspection of Ofsted at Wetwang and Sledmere and the recent SIAM inspection at Sledmere.

He has a wide range of experience as a director of divisions of a major UK company for over twenty years and in the community as Chair of Wetwang Parish Council and Treasurer of St Nicholas Church.

The Federation has taken significant steps forward over recent years which was reflected in the inspection reports. Andrew and the governors are committed to building on the positive assessments to ensure that the children , staff, parents and carers continue to be part of a school which develops through our vision, aims and values.

Class 1 - Have had lots of fun with Children in Need activities in school today. Their costumes are a credit to their parents and carers - many thanks for your efforts and support. In lessons these children have been learning about how fossils are made. They enjoyed touching some real fossils and have learned about the life of Mary Anning, a famous palaeontologist, who lived in the Nineteenth Century. When she was just 12, Mary and her family discovered the skull of a mysterious creature poking out from a cliff. They thought it might be a crocodile, but what she had discovered was actually an ancient reptile called an ichthyosaur. Click below if you would like to find out more with your child.

Class 2 - have been creating some explosive volcano art work inspired by the artist Margaret Godfrey linked to their topic 'Tremors.' (See above and below.) As well as using their creative skills they have been learning about volcanoes and the structure of the Earth. Do you know the four layers? Click below if you are interested in learning more.

Class 3 - 'We have been learning about the human body and how our pulse can become faster when we do exercise. In English, we have been learning about the Shakespeare play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' In Maths, we have been learning about mental calculations.' (By Albert Stokes)

Thank you to all members of the school community who were able to attend the short service in Sledmere on Remembrance Day. We are proud that we remember those who have given so much and that we continue to think about those who are serving now.

We are eager that our pupils take a pivotal role in school life. We also instill in them a passion for social justice. Part of this includes thinking about their community and the wider global community. We wonder if there are any injustices which your child would like to change? Please let us know how we can support them with this? E.g. Reducing the amount of plastic in the oceans.

These are our latest Big Questions:

'How can we show respect?'

'How does remembering show respect?'

See below for three ways we aim to teach about Respect in our school.

Don’t forget ‘Tiny Explorers’ at Sledmere every Friday morning from 9-10am. On the run up to Christmas the tiny explorers will be getting festive creating a variety of Christmas things. Newborn to school age welcome.

Friday 29th November - Celebration Assembly - 3pm

Monday 9th December - Nativity - 2.00 pm Dress Rehearsal and 6pm - Village Hall

Sunday 15th December - 9 Lessons and Carols - At Mary's Church - Sledmere -11am

Friday 20th December - Christmas Service - 2.30pm and School closes for Christmas (No After-school Club)

Monday 6th January - Training Day - School closed

Tuesday 7th January - School opens for children

Monday 17th February - Half-term

Monday 24th February - School opens for children

Monday 6th April - Easter holidays begin

Monday 20th April - School opens for children

Friday 8th May - Bank Holiday

Monday 25th May - Half-term

Friday 17th July - School finishes for Summer

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our school.

Email: sledmere@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sledmereandwetwangfederation.co.uk/
Location: Main Street, Sledmere. YO25 3XP
Phone: 01377 236267
Twitter: @sledwetfed