Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Ayre

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Brook

Dear Parents / Carers,

It is strange to be writing my final newsletter to you all.

It is probably appropriate to look back at my starting point and where we were as a school back in 2018. It was without doubt a very different place. If you are new to the school or only joined in the last few years you might assume the school has always been in the strong position it now finds itself in. It hasn't. For a number of years (pre-2018) Carleton Park had underachieved on a number of levels.

The sole mission since 2018 has been to provide the pupils and community of Carleton Park with the best deal possible, stopping at nothing to do so.

Through the amazing investment from the Pontefract Academies Trust, a staff team who truly care and children who have bought into everything we have aimed to achieve we are now where we are.

The top ranked school in West Yorkshire, in the Times Top 500 schools in the country (314th), the top performing Pontefract School in all metrics for the last few years, 2024 Pontefract Academies Trust Games Winners, Pontefract Academies Trust Talent Winners, the highest attendance in 6 years and far more accolades to mention!

I am proud on every level but mostly on the quality of pupils we are creating at this school.

Our values of: Resilience, Respect, Independence, Teamwork & Excellence permeate the building!

And as our Year 6 parents witnessed in the leavers assembly yesterday, we are creating confident, caring, well-rounded individuals who I know will go on to bigger and better things in the future!

For one final time, thank you for all you have done for the school, I and my staff team appreciate this enormously.

Have a great summer and for those returning in September, I wish you all the very best.

Mr J Ayre

Headteacher

All reports were sent out on Wednesday. These are available to view on MCAS. If you are using the app, which we recommend, the report will show in the documents section.. If you are using a desktop, they will show in the reports section.

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.

Whole School Target = 97%

Rec - 89.6%

Year 1 - 92.2%

Year 2 - 96.9%

Year 3 - 93.3%

Year 4 - 96.2%

Year 5 - 98.9%

Year 6 - 97.4%

Whole School Attendance Summer Term 2, Week 7 - 94.9%

Whole School Year to Date - 96.7%

Reception - Bonnie and Florence

Year 1 - Harrison and Riley

Year 2 - Everyone

Year 3 - Everyone

Year 4 - Poppy and Connor

Year 5 - Lily and Connor

Year 6 - Max and Julia

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.

Summer Term 2 2024

JULY

• 19th - No Extended Afterschool Club this day
• 19th - Last Day of Term/Academic Year

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 will be available to book when we return

SM Football Development is highly recommended

Wakefield Council's Happy Healthy Holidays

Wakefield Council are working with over forty voluntary and community organisations, local schools and childcare providers to provide a summer of free activities and food for children and families eligible for income – related free school meals throughout the district. There are free places available for any children and young people (aged 5-16) who are eligible for income based free school meals. This opportunity is provided as part of the government’s expanded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

What Activities are Available?

There are lots of activities on offer including dance workshops, day trips, outdoor crafting, arts and crafts, sports activities, cooking, food and nutrition activities, and much more!

How Can I Book a Place?

If your child is eligible for Income Based Free School Meals please visit our website:

https://www.wakefieldfamiliestogether.co.uk/community-support/happy-healthy-holidays/

You will find a link to the booking site. Please do check back as new activities / places may be added over the coming days.

If you do not have access to the internet, a valid email address or a smartphone please contact your school who can provide information on the activities running in your area and will be able to provide contact information so you can contact the provider directly and they can make the booking(s) on your behalf.

If your child requires extra support due to SEND needs or any other, please have a conversation with the provider in the first instance to ensure that they are able to support your child’s needs at the session.

Summer School at St Wilfrid's Catholic School

Diggerland is not far in Castleford for a great day out!

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.