Blink, and you'll missing it! That's where this term seems to have gone. They do say time flies when you're having fun and that's certainly what we've been having at Appleton.

Well done to the Rocking Apples for their fabulous assembly performance on Monday. You rock! Also, a huge well done to the 'We Will Rock You' team who are almost performance ready. Y6 will spend the day at Sherburn Hungate, practicing on the stage, before their two live performance next Monday and Tuesday evening. Don't forget to get your tickets!

Tomorrow, you'll also be receiving your child's yearly report, and having watched them all, it's wonderful to see the progress and commitment to learning that our children have shown. You can't fail to be impressed.

Have a lovely long weekend everyone. Remember, school is closed to pupils tomorrow.

The reading bug has certainly hit at Appleton Roebuck as Eva becomes the second pupil to have read 2 million words in the last couple of weeks. This is an amazing achievement and shows a real dedication and love of reading. Well done Eva!

As previously mentioned in my letter last month, Mrs Watts and Miss Brough will be leading our infant phase in September. Here they are explaining how it will work.

Here's the STARMAT Safeguarding Newsletter for parents/carers with useful information on how we can all work together to keep our young people safe. This month's copy can be found at the link below.

Talk is really important for all learners in school and we know that our children are exposed to lots of exciting learning opportunities, both at home and at school. To help develop speaking and listening skills and knowledge of the wider world, we're introducing Car Convos! A topic that we share in the newsletter on a Friday, that families can discuss in the car on their travels. We'll then pick this up after the weekend.

This week's Car Convo centres around the general election.

Our public school calendar has been fully updated with a range of events and is continually being added to. You can access this calendar on our school website.

You can book wrap-around care for the coming term below.

You can book one off (ad-hoc) wrap-around care below.

Bolton Percy Church celebrated its 600th Birthday last weekend and the children from the village made a time capsule which was filled with photos of families, past events etc and it was buried by the Arch Bishop.

Here's the article in the York Press.

Families are invited to join us for our NEW Sunday afternoon informal service at St Giles on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm.

We'll explore through interactive and creative ways a different theme or story from the Bible together. All are welcome.

Dates on the attached poster. Note: No service in August and bring your school bag for blessing in September as we explore 'New Starts'

For a chat or to find out more please contact info@abc-churches.org

Sunday 21st July, St John's Church, Acaster Selby, 3pm

Come and join us for our annual Picnic Service -

Bring your own food and picnic mat or chairs and enjoy some outdoor games and activities all around the theme of sheep and a good shepherd! Especially suitable for young families and children. Rev Lucy is also inviting all baptism families back to this special service, giving her a chance to say goodbye

Sunday 18th August, All Saints Church, 10.30am

Roots, our outdoor church, has a stand alone outdoor Pet service. Bring your pet with you so we can focus on the importance of other living things in our lives and our responsibility to care for animals. Crafts, activities and a special prayer of blessing for our pets. Especially suitable for young families and children. Rev Lucy is also inviting all baptism families back to this special service, giving her a chance to say goodbye

A polite reminder that we have children in school who have severe nut allergies. Please ensure that you do not bring nuts on to the school site or include them in packed lunches.

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