Newsletter

Headteacher - Mrs M Winter

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Brook

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome Back to a New School Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer break, filled with fun, family time, and perhaps a bit of adventure! As we step into the new school year, I am thrilled to welcome both our returning families and those joining us for the first time. I am excited to begin this new chapter together.

The start of a school year always brings with it a sense of renewal and opportunity. The adults in school have been busy preparing their classrooms and planning engaging lessons that will inspire a love of learning in our pupils. We are committed to ensuring that each child feels supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

I encourage you to stay connected with us throughout the year. Our newsletter, website and MCAS will keep you informed about upcoming events, important dates, and highlights of pupil achievements. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns; our doors are always open.

Together, let's make this school year a memorable one filled with growth, learning, and success. I have enjoyed seeing the smiling faces of our pupils as they walk through the doors on the first days of school. They all look so smart and proud in their uniforms. The children have made an exceptional start to their school year. They have already began to show their resilience when embracing new challenges, being supportive to one another and striving to be the best we can be!

Thank you for your support and involvement in our school community. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Kind regards

Mrs Winter

Headteacher

We have a brand new shoe and a pair of glasses at the office from before the holidays. If these are yours please collect as soon as possible.

As you will have read in the letter sent out yesterday the DfE have enforced stricter rules around pupils taking leave in term time and irregular attendance in all schools across England. These new rules come in from 19th August 2024 and will affect any time marked as unauthorised absence from September. Please take the time to read the new rules so you are aware of these changes before booking any holidays in school time.

We have been informed that there will be roadworks on Lyon road near to the school entrance for a water leak between 12th and the 16th September. This may cause issues accessing the school gate on these dates.

Whole School Target = 97%

Rec - n/a%

Year 1 - 97.8%

Year 2 - 100%

Year 3 - 99.4%

Year 4 - 95.6%

Year 5 - 100%

Year 6 - 91.4%

Whole School Attendance Autumn Term 1, Week 1 - 97.3%

Whole School Year to Date - 97.3%

All events are communicated here as soon as they are confirmed

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

Autumn Term 1 2024

SEPTEMBER

• 12th - Information Meeting for Y5 Parents at 3.15pm - Marrick Residential March 2025
• 26th - Manchester City Educational Tour (No Charge) - Y5 - please see website for letter
• 27th - Individual Pupil Photographs - Whole School. Please arrive for siblings photographs at 8am

OCTOBER

• 2nd - Flu Immunisations - Whole School. Permission link to be sent out soon
• 3rd - Special Lunch Menu - More details to follow
• 22nd - Reception Halloween Craft Session 2.15pm - Parents Invited
• 25th - Last Day of Term

Autumn Term 2 2024

NOVEMBER

• 4th - First Day Back to School
• 19th - Reception Trip - Pontefract Library

DECEMBER

• 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'
• 10th - Reception and KS1 at Theatre Royal Wakefield - Pantomime - Please see letter on website. Available to book from Monday 9th
• 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' - deadline 4th October. Please see MCAS message regarding T-shirt's and Parent tickets

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

KS1 and KS2 Clubs

Clubs for KS1 and KS2 run from 3.10pm to 4.10pm with the exception of Karate which finishes at 4pm

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.

New SEND Santa Experience for 2024 at Whistlestop Valley!

Whistlestop Valley is a small narrow gage railway in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and is attraction mainly for children and families.

They will be running a relaxed train for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our SEND Santa Express will have reduced capacity numbers and no flashing lights to make for a more relaxed sensory experience.

Tickets are available to book online. On our website we also have a new visual story to help prepare guests before they arrive about what they will see and where they will go on the day.