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Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back! What a wonderful week it has been. I have been very impressed with the sensible way children have returned to school and the attitudes to learning throughout.

Everyone has been busy learning about remembrance and the poppy competition entries were amazing. I’m so glad that I wasn’t the one judging it! We will be holding a special worship on Monday that incorporates a minutes silence to remember those who have fought and died for us.

I feel that Year 1 deserve a special mention this week for their wonderful writing. They have moved on from ‘Drawing Club’ to their next writing adventure ‘Curious Quests.’ The excitement and pride I have seen from the children in regards to their writing has been wonderful – I need to buy more stickers! A big thanks to Mrs Slater, Mrs Keetley and the Year 1 team for all of their extra efforts to get this up and running.

Mr Whiteley has attended the first of our STAR Multi Academy Trust Spotlight on subject sessions this week. The purpose of these sessions is to inform subject leaders about new developments and research in their subject so that our children receive up to date knowledge. Subject leaders from other schools also share good practice with each other so that all of the STAR MAT children get the best deal possible.

In worship on Tuesday, we talked about Diwali and how we can act as a light to others when they are having a hard time. Please keep an eye out for your children trying to light up your homes with a kind word or action and thank them for being a ‘shining light’.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Mel Walmsley

Headteacher

This week's attendance is 97.89%

This week's certificates were awarded to the following children:

Goodall - Fleur and Merlin

Shackleton - Alfie W and Hallie

Wright Brothers - Oliver L and Molly

Carson - Harry and Benjamin

Newton - Betsy and Maisie

Muir - Scarlett and Freddie

Johnson - James and Jacob

Curie - Flynn and Sam

Well done to the following who earned the hot chocolate award:

Goodall - Frankie

Shackleton - Heidi H

Wright Brothers - Owen

Carson - Emilia

Newton - Howie

Muir - Mila

Johnson - Eryn

Curie - Fern

We’ve had a great start to this half term! Everyone has come back with a fabulous attitude to learning. It has been wonderful to see all the amazing poppy designs the children have brought in for the remembrance display. Next week, on the 11th November we are going to be remembering the people who lost their lives in world wars. Have an amazing weekend.

Head pupil awards go to Jenson (YR) and Josh (Y5)

Bella and Ollie

It has been great to see how many children in KS2 have been working hard on TT Rockstars this week. Our Rockstars of the week are Betsy D, Zack S, Isla B, Erip P, Scarlett K, Will G, Tilly B and Austin B. This week's Numbots Superstars are Fleur, Scarlett E, Ashton M and Holly SW. Well done everyone!

This week our lucky raffle winners are Harry B and Poppy L.

Well done to Newton class for having the tidiest cloakroom this week.

Thank you to George (Y5) and Scarlett (Y3) for helping us all to enjoy our lunchtime in the dinner hall.

Congratulations to this week's winning team the Green Gladiators and their team captains Kieran and Meela.

A big thank you to all the children who took part in the poppy competition. The children have put so much time and thought into their designs. It was extremely difficult to choose the winners as they were all so wonderful.

The winners for Reception and Key Stage One:

First Place - Maddie (Yr 1)

Second Place - Jenson (Rec)

Third Place - Louie (Yr 1)

Key Stage Two

First Place - Raven (Yr 4)

Second Place - Lucy (Yr 5)

Third Place - Jude (Yr 4)

If you enjoyed taking part in our Poppy Competition there is another competition run by Yorkshire Education. All you have to do is bring in a homemade Christmas card and the winning card will receive a free pantomime for the school. The deadline for this is Friday 15th November. Good luck!

Mrs Westfeld (Art Lead)

Please ensure that you park safely when dropping off or picking up children from school and be considerate to our community and do not block driveways. Thank you

Forest School Week

Friday 15th - Y4

Monday 18th - Y1 AM, YR PM

Tuesday 19th - Y3

Wednesday 20th - Y5

Thursday 21st - Y2

Friday 22nd - Y6

YR-Y6 Flu Immunisation

Monday 18th November

Whole School Pantomime

Thursday 5th December

Christmas Fair

Friday 6th December, 3pm-5pm

Y5/6 Music Performance

Tuesday 10th December, 2.30pm

Reception/Year 1 Nativity Performance

Wednesday 11th December, 9.30-10.15am

Thursday 12th December, 2-2.45pm

Y3/4 Music Performance

Wednesday 11th December, 2.30pm

School Discos

Monday 16th December

EY/KS1, 3.30-4.30pm

KS2, 4.45-5.45pm

Party Day

Wednesday 18th December, wear party clothes

Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day

Thursday 19th December

Y2-Y6 Carols on the Playground

Thursday 19th December, 2.30pm. More details to follow

Term Ends

Friday 20th December

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