Monk Fryston Newsletter 21.6.24
The school target for next week is;
Summer BBQ 28th June.
Can you help at the BBQ?
We are looking for volunteers to help at the bbq, particularly with cooking and serving food. If you are able to help please speak to Mr Weights or someone on the PTA.
Dr Dolitte open air theatre event in South Milford 13th July
13th July open air theatre event- Dr Dolittle presented by the brilliant theatre group Illyria. Proceeds, go towards things like getting in new play equipment for the local children in South Milford, so it's a great cause! Not to mention the fact that the brillaint national theatre company are coming to South Milford. Gates open 4.30 to start 5.30 the Thack pub is doing a bbq and there will be a beer and drinks tent (for the grown ups). Tickets £9.50 adults £6.50 child. Welcome to bring a picnic! The weather WILL be perfect.
KS2 Production Y5 and Y6 - 2 performances.
The KS2 production will take place in the last week of term. We are only able to schedule one evening performance this year, on Tuesday 16th July. However, we know that this is going to be popular and so we have put an additional performance in the afternoon of that day. If you are able to attend the afternoon, please do, because the number of people attending in the evening may make viewing difficult.
Drowning Prevention Week.
This week is drowning prevention week. Whilst the weather might not be good enough to encourage children to jump into rivers or lakes, it is a good time to remind them of the hazards and how they can keep themselves safe. Information, including animated videos, can be found at https://www.rlss.org.uk/pages/category/drowning-prevention-week-campaign
York Opera Workshop for Year 4.
Children in Year 4 are having a workshop next week given by York Opera. The company are performing ‘The Sorcerer’ at the York Theatre Royal from 3-6th July, and more details can be found at https://yorkopera.co.uk/
Green Flag Award - Well done Eco Warriors!
We are absolutely delighted that our Eco Warriors have once again been awarded the Green Flag – this time with distinction! Assessors commented: “We hope you and your Eco-Committee take great pride in your achievements, when listed it's surprising how many there are – however, the improvements to your school environment with the lovely biodiversity measures and, most of all, your fantastic community work, especially the Big Walk & wheel and the traffic initiatives (we loved those) all nicely stand out! Congratulations to everyone for the great work you have managed to do, earning your Green Flag with Distinction in style.” To help celebrate, the Community Energy Project have purchased a special Eco Schools badge for each child in school, that they can wear with pride.
Assault Course and BBQ at Saxton Primary - Everyone Welcome.
Saxton School are holding a family event with a large inflatable assault course and bbq on Friday 5th July, from 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
School Calendar
Upcoming diary dates - also check calendar for new events or changes.
June
25th June Forest School Day for Early Years
26th June - Y4 Gilbert and Sullivan Workshop
27th June Early Years visit to William's Den
28th June PTA Family BBQ - tickets on ParentPay £2 adult, £1 child.
JULY
3rd July Whole school transition day
5th July - Assault Course and BBQ at Saxton Primary 3.30pm - 5.30pm
10th July Report day
11th July Open classrooms 3.30-5pm
15th July 9.30am Leavers service in Church - parents welcome to attend
15th July Y5 & Y6 dress rehearsal to the whole school
16th July Y5 & Y6 production - parents invited 2pm and 6pm performances.
17th July Y6 visit to Crucial Crew
19th July Y6 leavers assembly 2pm - parents welcome
22nd July Training Day - school closed to pupils
23rd July Break up for summer holidays
September
2nd Sept Training day - school closed to pupils
3rd Sept School re-opens
Events that may be of interest to you....
Treetops Forest School Summer Holiday Club
Various sessions are running throughout the Summer holidays from Bishop Wood Tuesday – Thursday inclusive 9.00am –3.00pm (single days are available to book)
Lots of free-play opportunities, rope swings, den building, fire lighting, games, tool use, campfire treats and much more.
For more information visit www.treetopsforestschool.co.uk or book a place via www.bookwhen/treetopsforestschool. If you have any questions, please contact Siobhan Bamforth
Athletics Fun Day 23rd June.
Online Suggestions Box.
We have set up an online suggestions box. Scan this QR code if you want to give feedback on our school (non-urgent enquiries only please). The QR code is also on the parent noticeboards in school
Free school meals for all years for pupils whose families receive financial support.
If you are in receipt of certain benefits, your child could also qualify for free school meals during all school years. To qualify you must be receiving:
Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods (£616.67 per month)
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guarantee element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit, provided you are also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household gross income that does not exceed £16,190 (as assessed by HMRC)
Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
Please note that contributions-based benefits, including contribution-related Jobseekers' Allowance do not entitle you to claim free school meals.
You will receive an instant decision on whether your application is successful. If it is, we will fully process the application in 5 working days and notify the school. Once the school has received this your child can begin enjoying free school meals. You should continue to pay until confirmation comes through. Schools may be able to arrange reimbursement of payment made while your entitlement is being confirmed.
Free school meals claims cannot be backdated. They are awarded from the date we receive the application, once eligibility is confirmed. This is because there is a legal requirement for a request to be made, before a free school meal can be provided. If you are not entitled to free school meals, you will be notified in writing.
Monk Fryston C of E Primary School
Monk Fryston
Leeds
LS25 5PN
Tel 01977 682388
Email admin@mf.starmat.uk
Email: admin@mf.starmat.uk
Website: https://monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk
Location: Monk Fryston C Of E Primary School, Chestnut Green, Monk Fryston, Leeds, UK
Phone: 01977 682388
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