Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Ayre

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Brook

Dear Parents & Carers,

It is with mixed emotions that I write to inform you that after six wonderful years leading Carleton Park J & I School, I will be moving on from my role as Headteacher. This decision has not been an easy one, but it is driven by a desire for career progression and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of another school within our Trust.

I am immensely proud to share that the next step in my journey will see me taking on a leadership position in a larger primary school. I am excited about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Leaving Carleton Park however will undoubtedly be bittersweet for me. As many of you know, my connection to this school runs deep; I was once a pupil here myself.

The memories and experiences I have had at Carleton Park are immeasurable, and they will always hold a special place in my heart. I am proud of what we have accomplished together. The school in 2018, faced significant challenges, including declining outcomes and underperformance. Through the collective efforts of pupils, staff, and leaders across the Trust, as well as the support of parents and carers, we have transformed Carleton Park into the number one primary school in Wakefield for attainment It has also been placed in the top 1% in the country for key stage two outcomes and achieved two outstanding judgments at our last Ofsted inspection.

Though I am unbelievably proud of the superb academic achievement of our pupils over the last 6 years, I am most proud of the amazing personal development offer our children receive. The staff go above and beyond for our school on a daily basis and with your collective support we have been able to create something very special at Carleton Park - for this I thank you.

I will not be leaving my current post until 31st August 2024 and rest assured it will be business as usual until then. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your support over the past six years. Together, we have achieved great things. It has been a privilege to work here with this community. All parents and carers can be assured that the school has strong foundations on which to build, and I know that Carleton Park will go from strength to strength.

I would like to assure you that the Trust are committed to finding a successor who will continue the school’s drive for improvement, and I can confirm that this process has already started.

We will keep you updated on the outcome.

Best Regards,

Mr Ayre

Whole School Target = 97%

Rec - 86.3%

Year 1 - 93.2%

Year 2 - 98.3%

Year 3 - 96.7%

Year 4 - 100%

Year 5 - 96.7%

Year 6 - 100%

Whole School Attendance Summer Term 1, Week 6 - 95.9%

Whole School Year to Date - 96.9%

Reception - Theo and Zackary

Year 1 - Pippa and Esme

Year 2 - Theo and Bella

Year 3 - Isabella and Mia

Year 4 - Jessie and Izobell

Year 5 - Jesse and Bobby

Year 6 - Everyone!

The focus for each Headteacher Award throughout the year will be our new school values! The school values are an integral part of what we stand for at Carleton Park and are values that we believe will ensure our children are successful in not just their educational journey but life in general.

The Kindness certificates are awarded to children who have shown kindness and a caring attitude throughout the week. Children are chosen by the Student Council. Well done!

All events are communicated here as soon as they are confirmed

2024 ASSESSMENT DATES - If your child is in the following years please make sure they attend school during these important dates:

Year 1 - Monday 10th June to Friday 14th - Phonics Screening Check Week

Year 4 - Monday 3rd June to Friday 14th June - Multiplication Tables Check Week

Year 6 - Monday 20th May to Friday 24th May - Writing Moderation Window

Year 6 - Monday 3rd June - 30th June -28th June - Writing Moderation Window

Please visit our website - Be The Best You Can Be - Carleton Park : Carleton Park (patrust.org.uk) for all the term dates.

Summer Term 1 2024

MAY

• w/c 20th - Year 6 Writing Moderation
  
• 22nd - Whole Class Photographs
• 24th - Whole School Cross Country- please send trainers in a bag

• 24th - Last Day of Term

Summer Term 2 2024

JUNE

• 3rd - School open to all pupils
• w/c 3rd - Y6 Writing Moderation
• w/c 3rd - Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) - Statutory for all Y4 pupils in England
• 5th - SEN Coffee/Tea Morning - 9am - All parents welcome to discuss concerns with professionals
• 6th - Y5 and Y6 Fire Talk
• 10th - Heights/weights/hearing checks for Reception class
• w/c 10th - Phonics Screening Check Week - Statutory for all Y1 pupils in England
• 12th - World of Work Day - please see letter on website. (Parents presenting in class).
• 14th - Sports Day - All years - KS2 Parents please arrive 9.15am. KS2 finish time will be approximately 12pm. Reception and KS1 please arrive at 1.20pm. KS1 finish time will be approximately 3pm. Please use the park and stride but park at the bottom of the car park near the road and further away from school if you can. Toilets will be available to parents and carers. Please speak to a member of staff if required.
• 17th - Future in Minds Parent/Carer Workshop for Y6 parents to aid transition to Secondary School
• 19th - Sports Day Back Up Day
• 21th June - Round 1 - Pontefract Academies Trust Talent Show
• 28th - The Big Picnic Event for Parents and Children - ***Starts at 1.30pm***
• 28th - Non-Uniform Day - Bring a bottle/sweets/chocolate or £1 for the Summer Fayre Tombola stall

JULY

• 2nd - Reception Trip to Bridlington - please see MCAS for payment and website for letter
• 2nd - Y6 Trip to Bridlington - please see MCAS for payment and website for letter
• 4th - Y6 Induction Day at Carleton High School or The King's High School - pupils to attend during the day and parents and pupils to attend in the evening
• 5th - Summer Fayre - Children can be collected from 2pm
• 8th - Y5 and Y6 Trip to Manchester City - Educational Tour - See letter and MCAS for this free trip!
• 8th - Value Awards Ceremony for Reception to Year 5 - Starts at 4.30pm ***Invite only for the winning children and their parents***
• 9th - Talent Show Finalists Performance - Invitation Only
• 9th - New Reception 2024 Starters - Parent Information Meeting (Adults Only) - 5pm
• 10th and 11th - Celebration Days - Inflatables for whole school and ice cream for 100% attendance
• 12th - Y6 Performance for Parents - AM show 10am, PM show 1.30pm
• 15th - Transition Day for all years. Moving up to new classes.
• 15th - New Reception 2024 Starters - Play and Stay with parents. AM Session 10am, PM Session 1pm (Places must be booked)
• 15th and 16th - Y6 Transition Day at Carleton High School or The King's School
• 17th - Pontefract Academies Trust Talent Show Final at Carleton High School
• 18th - Y6 Leavers Assembly - Parents invited
• 19th - Last Day of Term/Academic Year

2024 ASSESSMENT DATES - If your child is in the following years please make sure they attend school during these important dates:

Year 1 - Monday 10th June to Friday 14th - Phonics Screening Check Week

Year 4 - Monday 3rd June to Friday 14th June - Multiplication Tables Check Week

Year 6 - Monday 3rd June - 30th June -28th June - Writing Moderation Window

Please visit our website - Be The Best You Can Be - Carleton Park : Carleton Park (patrust.org.uk) for all the term dates.

Reception, KS1 and KS2 Clubs - Available to book on MCAS

Clubs run from 3.10pm to 4.10pm. Children are collected from the Main Entrance.

Please make sure if your child is booked onto a physical club they bring some jogging bottoms/shorts, t shirt, jumper and footwear suitable for the weather on the day. Activities can be held inside or outside.

Please note-clubs will run from the 2nd week of term - w/c 15th April for 5 weeks.

There are no clubs in the 1st or last week of term.