We have already identified ways to continue to make playtimes interesting and fun. Playground Leaders is an initiative we use to give pupils leadership experience whilst helping to support other children with a range of activities. We have re-launched and staff continue to work with the pupil volunteers.

Another way we are promoting physical activity is by making the Daily Mile more exciting and a participatory experience. Mr Wood has a host of ideas including specific activities a set points around the circuit.

Mr Kaufman is working with the children to see if we can attract more wildlife to our school grounds for the children to be able to observe. This links with curriculum work and with wider initiatives such as the Big Garden Birdwatch and this week's National Bird Box Week.

In order to maximise any use of our outdoor environment it is very helpful if your child can be sent with wellies or suitable outdoor shoes and a plastic bag to store them in. Thank you to everyone who already does this.

Love of reading

Research specifically shows that the benefits of reading are more likely to be felt when reading takes place through free choice. The outcomes of reading will occur more often and more strongly if reading is enjoyable in the first instance. This is why the 'for pleasure' element of reading for pleasure is so important.

Reading is not something that children should just do in school; it needs to be an everyday part of our lives, something we choose to do at all ages. At Sledmere and Wetwang Federation we have built a culture of reading for enjoyment that will develop a lifelong love of reading which benefits our children in so many ways.

We recognise that reading for pleasure encourages children to succeed both academically and socially.

At Sledmere and Wetwang Federation we are all passionate to make a difference and promote this love of reading. We aim to empower children to explore the multitude of worlds beyond their own world. So how do we do this?

• Reading in every curriculum area.
• Guided Reading.
• Sharing high quality texts in English.
• Sharing stories regularly.
• OWL time every Friday morning.
• Reading environment.
• Reading Raffle.

We'd also like to share with you some reminders of how you can help you child to read effectively:

Getting ready for reading (Ages 3-4)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/getting-ready-for-reading-ages-3-4/

Starting to read (Ages 4-5)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/starting-to-read-ages-4-5/

Building on reading skills (Ages 5-6)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/building-on-reading-skills-ages-5-6/

Developing confidence as a reader (Ages 6-7)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/developing-confidence-as-a-reader-ages-6-7/

Building independence (Ages 7-9)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/building-independence-as-a-reader-ages-7-9/

Encouraging reading (Ages 9-11)

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/reading/building-independence-as-a-reader-ages-9-11/

We are in communication with all stakeholders to discuss ways we can celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June and to make this event a very special one for every child in our school. Our aim is to link these as far as possible with the local community.

Here are some official ideas to whet the appetite.

If you have any time or ideas we'd love to hear them as we begin to plan for this memorable milestone.

The Public Health England team continue to offer all schools in East Riding with very useful advice regarding COVID.

At present, their advice is to continue with the protective measures which have worked very well including hand-hygiene, increased ventilation and the use of face coverings by staff in communal areas.

They are also still advising that if your child presents with the three common symptoms of COVID (high temperature, loss of taste/ smell and cough) that they stay off and take a PCR test. They also advise that children remain off if they receive a positive LFD test. If this advice from them changes we will be in contact.

Many thanks to those parents and carers who are informing us of absences whether it is COVID or something else. This really helps the office staff to monitor illness and prevents unnecessary phone calls or emails.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR A COPY OF THE 2021- 2022 TERM TIMES

Friday 18th February - Celebration Assembly - 10am

Friday 18th February - Sam's Safaris - Class 1

Monday 21st February - Half-term

Monday 28th February - Training Day

Tuesday 1st March - School opens for children

Thursday 3rd March - World Book Day

Friday 25th March - Celebration Assembly - 10am

Monday 11th April - Easter holidays begin

Monday 25th April - School opens for children

Friday 29th April - Celebration Assembly 10am

Friday 2nd May - Bank Holiday

Friday 27th May - Celebration Assembly - 10am

Monday 30th May - Bank Holiday

Tuesday 31st May - Half-term

Monday 6th June - Training day

Tuesday 7th June - School opens for children

Friday 24th June - Celebration Assembly - 10am

Friday 22nd July - School finishes for Summer

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our school.

Email: sledmere@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sledmereandwetwangfederation.co.uk/
Location: Main Street, Sledmere. YO25 3XP
Phone: 01377 236267
Twitter: @sledwetfed