Newsletter

Headteacher - Mrs M Winter

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Brook

School Office is open 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday, call 01977 722615

Extended Afterschool Club parents can call 07594650114 (4.00pm-5.30pm Monday to Thursday, 4.00pm-5.00pm on Friday)

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back!

I hope you all had a wonderful half-term break and that your children are feeling refreshed, recharged, and ready to dive back into the exciting learning ahead. It’s hard to believe that we’re already halfway through this term – time certainly flies when we’re busy and having fun!

As we start this new half term, we encourage everyone to keep up with excellent attendance and punctuality. Regular attendance is key to helping your child thrive and make the most of their learning. Please remember to inform the school if your child will be absent for any reason.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our school community thrive. We have an exciting half term ahead, and I look forward to seeing how much our children will achieve as we continue our journey together this term.

Take care,

Mrs Winter

Headteacher

Members of our school council will be coming round to the classrooms selling the following items from Monday 4th November. Please bring correct change and put any money in a named envelope.

Paper Poppy - donation

Festival Bands - £1.00

Wristband - £1.00

Slapband - £1.00

Stickers - donation

Reflective Poppy - 50p

On the 15th November we are holding a non-uniform day to raise money for Children in Need. Children can come to school in spots, something colourful or Pudsey clothing. Please give if you can using this link - https://tinyurl.com/39ax8zw2 which goes to our JustGiving page. All donations will then go straight to this worthwhile cause.

Whole School Target = 97%

Rec - 96.7%

Year 1 - 98%

Year 2 - 97.7%

Year 3 - 97.9%

Year 4 - 95.4%

Year 5 - 99.3%

Year 6 - 98%

Whole School Attendance Autumn Term 2, Week 1 - 97.5%

Whole School Year to Date - 97.3%

Reception - Millan and Poppy May

Year 1 - Pennie and Zack B

Year 2 - Eric and Emily

Year 3 - Lewis and Rosemary

Year 4 - Jess and Emily R

Year 5 - Connor and Harry

Year 6 - Tommy MW and Amelia

The focus for each Headteacher Award throughout the year will be our new school values! The school values are an integral part of what we stand for at Carleton Park and are values that we believe will ensure our children are successful in not just their educational journey but life in general.

The Kindness certificates are awarded to children who have shown kindness and a caring attitude throughout the week. Children are chosen by the Student Council. Well done!

2025 ASSESSMENT DATES - If your child is in the following years please make sure they attend school during these important dates:

Year 1 - Monday 9th June to Friday 13th - Phonics Screening Check Week

Year 4 - Monday 2nd June to Friday 13th June - Multiplication Tables Check Week

Year 6 - Monday 12th May to Thursday 15th May - SATS Assessment Week

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 2 2024

NOVEMBER

• 11th - Open Evening for Reception 2025 - 4pm - 5pm
• 12th - SATS Booster Sessions start for Year 6 - Every Tuesday 3.10pm until 4.10pm. Children will need a snack.
• 15th - Children in Need - Non-Uniform Day - Wear something spotty, colourful or Pudsey and donate through our JustGiving link.
• 19th - Reception Trip - Pontefract Library - Please return permission slip as soon as possible
• 20th - Year 1 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm - Bauble Making
• 21st - Year 2 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm - Virtual Artwork
• 25th - Deadline for payment of Pantomime Trip - Wakefield Theatre (Whole School)
• 26th - Year 3 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm
• 26th - Year 4 Inspire afternoon for Parents 2pm - 3pm
• 27th - Reception Parents - Come see a Phonics lesson (Strictly Adults Only) - 9.00am-9.40am
• 29th - Elf Run to raise money for The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract - Please bring trainers in a bag. Elf Ears will be provided!

DECEMBER

• 2nd - Y5/Y6 to attend Chalkable bungalows - crafts and Christmas songs
• 4th - Choir to sing Carols in Pontefract Town Centre -11am
• 5th - Nativity dress rehearsal - children perform to KS2 to practise
• 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' **Children need to bring a snack for the interval**
• 10th - Reception and KS1 at Theatre Royal Wakefield - Pantomime - Please see letter on website. Available on MCAS under 'Trips' **Children need to bring a snack for the interval**
• 11th - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Nativity Performance to Parents - 9.30am. Tickets on Sale from 1st December. 1 ticket per child per performance, these can be swapped between parents
• 12th - Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Nativity Performance to Parents - 9.30am. Tickets on Sale from 1st December. 1 ticket per child per performance, these can be swapped between parents
• 13th - 9.15am - Y3 Ukulele Performance to Parents - please enter through the main entrance
• 16th - Y5 and Y6 Carol Service to Parents - 2.30pm - Tickets on sale soon
• 16th - Christmas Dinner Day and Christmas Jumper Day - Wear your Christmas jumper/dress and celebrate with a Christmas dinner
• 18th - Christmas Parties in classrooms - More info to follow
• 19th - A visit from Santa - More info to follow
• 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'
• 10th - Nasal Flu Immunisation mop up sessions (permission required)

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

**please note that KS2 Dance Club will run on Monday 4th November and then again on Monday 18th November until Monday 9th December** All other clubs begin w/c 11th November

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.