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Dear Parents/Carers,

Another busy week as we prepare ourselves for the December festivities. Next week, a travelling panto will visit the school and we will be treated to a performance of Dick Whittington. Oh yes we will!

Next Friday is the Christmas Fair after school. I am looking forward to having the chance to chat to families so please do come and say “Hello.” We need donations for the cake stall so please see the details below if you are able to help. I will also be joining the community on Sunday for the Church Fenton light switch on. Please keep an eye out for me as I won’t know anyone!

I have noticed this week an increased number of children arriving late into school. Since the guidelines changed in September, children that arrive after the register have this time classed as absence that could go towards a penalty notice. More importantly than that, children get anxious when they don’t arrive at the same time as their peers. We are also trying to ingrain good habits for later life. Let’s make an effort to improve this as we head towards the holidays and into the New Year.

Bobbie the school dog has enjoyed her first full day at school. The children were great with her in worship and I have really enjoyed watching her bring some shy children out of their shell. I have completed all of the necessary risk assessments and the statement of intent for a school dog and I will share this with you next week.

I hope you have a great weekend,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

This week's attendance is 96.06%

There are an increasing number of children who have not had lunches pre ordered for them which causes delays in service and upsets children who are not getting what they would prefer. Please ensure all meals are booked before 8am in the morning. If you are having difficulties, please let the office know so that we can help rectify this.

Thank you

The lost property pile is a mountain yet again. To help conquer this, please ensure all items are clearly named with your child's name (removing any old names in them) to help them be reunited with the correct child. Anything remaining will be sent to the charity shop in the last week of term.

This week's certificates were awarded to the following children:

Goodall - Imogen and Georgia

Shackleton - Rory and Jack

Wright Brothers - George and Raffi

Carson - Paul and Scarlett

Newton - Zack and Evie

Muir - Sophie and Tommy

Johnson - Lucy and Clara C

Curie - Ava and Stanley

Well done to the following who earned the hot chocolate award:

Goodall - Evie

Shackleton - Mykyta

Wright Brothers - Eva

Carson - Ivy

Newton - Ziggy

Muir - Lyla

Johnson - Aidan

Curie - Darcey

Well done to Zach (Y5) who is the recipient of the Headteacher award this week.

This week, reception and year 1 have been practising for their nativity in December. They’re looking forward to performing it soon. Today, the children have worn their own clothes to raise donations for the chocolate tombola. Next week, on the 6th of December is the Christmas fair. Have a good weekend.

Head pupil awards go to Bobbie (Y3) and Skye (Y2).

Bella and Ollie

A huge well done to every single class this week, every class has increased their participation in either Numbots or TTR and lots of children have worked incredibly hard this week. The class that is top of our league this week is Newton class. Congratulations Newton! A special mention goes to our highest class from EY/KS1 which was Goodall class who came in at third. Well done!

This week it could be any class that are top so make sure you are helping your class out. Every minute you do gets added to your class total. I can't wait to see who wins next week.

Our lucky raffle ticket winners are Peggy G and Zack S. Well done!

Well done to Curie class for having the tidiest cloakroom this week.

Thank you to Logan (Y5) and Milo M (Y6) for helping us all to enjoy our lunchtime in the dinner hall.

Well done to the Purple Typhoons and their team captains Milo P-J and Isla S for their victory this week.

Whole School Pantomime (in school)

Thursday 5th December

Christmas Fair

Friday 6th December, 3pm-5pm

Reception/Year 1 Nativity Performance

Wednesday 11th December, 9.30-10.15am

Thursday 12th December, 2-2.45pm

School Discos

Monday 16th December

EY/KS1, 3.30-4.30pm

KS2, 4.45-5.45pm

Party Day

Wednesday 18th December, wear party clothes

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day

Thursday 19th December

Y2-Y6 Carols on the Playground

Thursday 19th December, 2.30pm

Pyjama and Movie Day

Friday 20th December

Term Ends

Friday 20th December

We have planned a number of Flu catch up clinics in the York and Selby area for students not vaccinated at our recent school visit. Please call 01904 237 680 to book a timeslot at your preferred location.

Sherburn Old Girls school 28/11 - 3.30 - 5.30

Sherburn Old Girls school 09/12 - 3.30 - 5.30

Hob Moor Children's centre 11/12 - 3.45 - 5.30

Selby Library 16/12 - 3.30 - 5.30

Hob Moor Children's centre 17/12 - 3.45 - 5.30

If anyone would like to say thank you to or has any positive comments for a member of staff then please complete and submit the form below.

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