Monk Fryston Newsletter 13.11.26

Dear parents and carers,

It definitely feels like we are on our way towards winter with the crisp and cold mornings we have had in the last few days. I have been particularly impressed by the kindness shown by so many of our children this week. It is wonderful to see them looking out for one another, offering help and showing such thoughtful and caring behaviour towards their friends and those around them, particularly outside on the playground.

We marked Remembrance Day on Wednesday with a very respectful and thoughtful act of remembrance. The children understood the importance of this and showed great maturity as we took time to remember those who have served and sacrificed so much for others. They had some carefully considered thoughts on why they felt it is why we take time to remember those who have fought in conflicts, and how we can all work together to create a safe and kind world.

As you will have seen on Dojo, the PTA have been busy organising their 'Elfridges' store on Tuesday 15th December and the 'Festival of Light' event on Friday 4th December, which promises to be a lovely celebration of the festive season. Both these events are now on ParentPay with full details. Thank you for supporting and attending these events; not only do they raise valuable funds for school, but they are also a lovely opportunity to bring our wider school community together.

As I mentioned last week, alongside the Wellbeing in Mind Team we are gathering the views of parents and carers in regards to how you feel we support the mental health and wellbeing of children and their families. We would be very grateful if you could find the time to complete the short survey, which you can find on this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41NrCkbwqzREtQWHlBHGQMJUQjZWWlZFWU1CTTI3MEZKOVY1TEcySk42WiQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl

Finally, just a little reminder about illness and attendance. We appreciate that, particularly at this time of year, children can sometimes feel a little under the weather. Please do send your child into school if you feel that they are well enough to attend. We will always ring you if we feel that they need to be at home, but we usually find that children rally when they get to school and we rarely need to do this.

Have a lovely weekend,

Becca Cameron

Our school target for next week is be a good friend.

Well done to the following children who have this week followed our Lunchtime Code so will sit on Golden Table today.

​Reception - Harris & Felicity

Year 1 - Skylar & Ben

Year 2 - Alice & Barnaby

Year 3 - Ronnie & Penny

Year 4 - Sophia & Elliot

Year 5 - Olive & Georgia

Year 6 - Emma & Dali

November

18th - Y3 & Y4 Ancient Egyptian Workshop Day

18th - Open Classrooms 3.30 - 4.30pm (please note earlier finish time)

20th - Flu immunisations

23rd - Reception and Year 3 - vision screening

27th - Reindeer Rush - St Leonards Hospice

30th - Y2 visit to Kings Church Christmas Experience.

December

2nd @ 2pm - Y1 & Y2 Christmas production for parents/carers

4th @ 5.30-7.30pm PTA Festival of Light - tickets on Parentpay.

7th @ 10am - Rock Steady Band permformance for parents/carers

7th @ 2pm - Rec & Y1 Nativity production for parents/carers

9th - Y1 to Y6 Pantomime Visit

15th - Christmas dinner & wear Christmas jumper/top if you wish.

17th @ 9.30am Christmas Service in Church - everyone welcome

17th pm class parties.

18th - chocolate tombola arranged by PTA.

18th - Break up for Christmas Holiday

January

4th - Pupils return to school

12th - PTA meeting in school 7pm - 8.30pm - link on dojo to join virtually.

Feb 2027

25th – Young Voices Concert – Utilities Arena, Sheffield

March 2027

2nd – Class photographs

4th – World Book Day

8th @ 10am – Rock Steady Concert

16th & 17th – Parents Evenings

19th – Comic Relief

April 2027

May 2027

10th to 14th May – SATS Week.

June 2027

11th - Sports Day afternoon

July 2027

5th @ 10am – Rock Steady Concert

6th – Y5/Y6 production to families at 2pm and 6.30pm

23rd – Y6 leavers assembly in church at 9.30am

23rd - Y6 leavers assembly @ 2pm

Opening Conversations That Matter. Join SEND families, educators, professionals, support groups and community members for a powerful evening exploring the experiences of neurodivergent children and their families within the education system.

Tuesday 10th November

Peter Pan Nursery, North Crescent, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6DD

Arrival from 6:30pm

Film Screening at 7:00pm

Optional Live Webinar at 7:30pm

Event Ends at 8:30pm

Book now via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unauthorised-absence-community-screening-and-webinar-tickets-2004288789724

Further details for interest

Watch the moving 15 minute film Unauthorised Absence, followed by a free online conversation with the filmmakers and special guests at 7.30pm. You're welcome to listen or take part in the discussion or simply stay to chat afterwards.

Unauthorised Absence is a moving short film inspired by lived experience and the stories of hundreds of families navigating the challenges faced by neurodivergent children within the education system. It follows a mother's fight to support her daughter when distress is misunderstood and support seems out of reach.

Everyone is welcome.

SEND Families

Schools & Education Staff

Health & Care Professionals

Community Groups

Anyone wanting to better understand the challenges faced by neurodivergent children and their families

Together, we hope to create meaningful local conversations around school attendance, inclusion, understanding and support.

Rated 12A

Contains distressing scenes, threat and references to self-harm.

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Monk Fryston

Leeds

LS25 5PN

Tel 01977 682388

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