Reception- Charlotte for being kind, helpful and a great friend.

Y1- Peyton for challenging your self with new vocabulary.

Y2- Eliza for a brilliant attitude to learning and contributions in phonics.

Y3- Edie for hard work in English lessons with brilliant explanations and coaching.

Y4- Evie for trying your hardest in everything you do.

Y5- Alfie for trying hard with spellings and increasing confidence when reading aloud.

Y6- Max for an incredible attitude and determination to improve.

Staff Shining Star- Mrs Reed and Mrs Hooley for preparing amazing meals each week.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to get a glimpse of the wonderful learning environment we have created here at South Milford. During the event, you will have the chance to spend time in our reception classroom, where you can speak to the staff and get a feel for the engaging and nurturing atmosphere we strive to maintain.

We are also thrilled to offer you a guided tour of our school, led by our Year 6 children, who will be eager to share their experiences and showcase the various facilities and resources available to our pupils.

Most importantly, this event will allow you to ask any questions you may have and learn more about the diverse range of opportunities we offer at South Milford Primary School. Our aim is to ensure that you feel informed and confident in your decision to entrust us with your child's education.

I look forward to welcoming you to our school and to answering any queries you may have.

Reception: 98%

Year 1: 82.2%

Year 2: 95.4%

Year 3: 98.6%

Year 4: 98.2%

Year 5: 97.5%

Year 6: 97.2%

Whole school attendance 95.7%

Well done everyone!

This week 2 hours 6 minutes learning time was lost due to lateness.

Break the Rules day

Hallowe’en Themed rules

On Thursday 24th October there will be a Halloween themed ‘Break the Rules Day’.

Children can break the following school rules:-

Healthy snacks- could you have a spooky snack instead?

Hair- how scary hair can you make your hair?

School uniform- halloween costumes would be amazing to see.

School shoes- what are the craziest pair of shoes you have?

Water only in bottles- we wonder what potions you may chose to bring instead of water?

Each rule costs £1 to break.

We have previously shared our children's learning and achievements via X (formerly Twitter) however having spoken to a number of parents, we would like to find out if this is the best social media platform for our community. With this in mind, please can you fill in the quick form to help inform us which site you would find most helpful in sharing school news and events.

https://forms.gle/vXuuzH6o3esMJUzS9

Gymnastics for pupils in Reception, Year One and Year Two

We are delighted to offer our younger children a gymnastics club after school. Please see the details below:

Every Thursday between 3.15 - 4.15 pm for children in Years Rec - Y2

Dates: 3rd November -19th December 2024 (7 weeks)

Cost: £3.50 per session = £24.50 for course

Maximum number of children: 20

Children will need their indoor PE kits

Please book your child's place on ParentPay and give your consent in the NOTES section.

Unless you hear from us please presume that your child has got a place if you book one. Collect your child from the School Lane gate at the end of the session.

Year 6 Bun day

Thank you to everyone provided and bought buns on Monday, and to those who helped to sell.

Year 6 raised an amazing £103.37, well done!

Christmas Cards

• Order forms for Christmas cards with your child's design should have come home last week

• There’s a range of items you can buy, not just cards. Why not start you Christmas shopping early and order unique mugs, decorations or fridge magnets

• Orders need to be placed by Tuesday 22nd October.

• Items will then arrive back at school after October Half Term so you’ve plenty of time to post/give to family.

• Any issues, please contact Angie Miley on 07771865119.

Ongoing fundraising

If you haven't already, please consider signing up to one of our ways of raising funds that don't cost you anything:

Easy Fundraising

Easy Fundraising is a totally FREE way to raise money for the school every time you shop online.

Sign up today using the link below and the school could win an extra £300 bonus!

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/southmilfordprimaryschool/2b48iq/s2s/FZ9Up2Ac/SE870/facebook/

Asda Cashpot for Schools

If you shop with Asda then you can use the Asda rewards app to raise extra money for the school until 30th November 2024.

Simply download the Adsa Rewards App and create an account. Opt in to cashpot for schools and choose South Milford Primary School from the options. Then just scan the app when you shop!

Asda will give a percentage of what you spend to the school at no cost to you. They're also donating £1 for everyone that signs up so please consider this.

We firmly believe in the immense value of play for our pupils' development and wellbeing. Play is not just a fun activity, but a crucial component of their learning and growth. Through our OPAL play, our pupils have the opportunity to explore, experiment, and engage with the world around them in a meaningful way.

That's why we encourage our pupils to go out and play in all weathers. Rain or shine, our pupils will be spending time outdoors, immersing themselves in the natural environment. We find that this not only supports their physical health, but also fosters their creativity, problem-solving skills, and sense of adventure.

To ensure our pupils are comfortable and prepared for their outdoor adventures, we kindly request that you provide them with the appropriate clothing and footwear. This includes waterproof jackets, trousers, and a change of shoes or wellies. By equipping our pupils with the right gear, we can ensure they stay dry, warm, and ready to embrace the great outdoors.

Please see attached a comprehensive calendar of events for the year ahead. Any additional dates will be added and re-shared with parents, if anything should arise.

*Please note, the KS1 performance on 13.12.2024 is in the morning and has been amended to show this.

Mrs Lawrence

Email: admin@sm.starmat.uk
Website: http://www.southmilfordprimary.co.uk
Location: South Milford Community Primary School, Sand Lane, South Milford, Leeds, UK
Phone: 01977 682359
Twitter: @southmilfordcp