Weekly Newsletter

Friday 13th June 2025

Headteacher - Mrs K Adams

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

Dear Parents/Carers,

This Week

Year 1 Phonics Screening Check

This week, our Year 1 pupils completed their phonics screening check and we are extremely proud of their achievements. The window for completing the checks has not yet closed for all schools. However, once it does close, parents and carers will receive a letter from school with the results of the checks. If anybody wishes to discuss this further, please contact Mrs Norcliffe who will be happy to discuss with you.

Year 6 Residential

The Year 6s have had an amazing time on their residential visit this week. They have conquered fears, experienced and enjoyed new activities and made memories together that will last a lifetime. This is the first time we have used the facilities at PGL, Newby Wiske Hall and staff have shared how impressed they are. The children have all displayed impeccable behaviour and Mr Reynolds has reported that staff have commented on their exceptional listening, their respect and overall manners. I am immensely proud of each and every child and cannot wait to hear all about it next week. Well done Year 6!

PAT Cooking Competition

This week, the cooking competition finalists made their dishes for the judging panel. The dishes were judged on presentation, taste and pupil independence to follow a recipe.

I am thrilled to announce that Fraser Mc (Y6), won the competition and will be going to Leeds on Monday to have experience working in a professional kitchen. Fraser made sea bass with grape, mint and coriander salad served with white rice. He used a unique blend of flavours and ingredients that were different and worked well together. Thank you to all the finalists who put so much effort into their dishes making this a tough decision.

Larks Hill’s Got Talent

The auditions for Larks Hill’s Got Talent have been finalised this week and today the children have been told who is going through to the final talent show. Well done to all the finalists! We cannot wait to see everyone on Wednesday, 25th June.

Next Week

Upcoming Diary Dates

Week Commencing 16th June • National Sports Week - Activities Before School Each Morning

Wednesday, 18th June • SEND Coffee Morning

Friday, 20th June • Non-Uniform Day to Support Summer Fair Tombola Prizes

Tuesday, 24th June • EYFS New Starter Evening - 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday, 25th June • Year 5 Brownlee Foundation Triathlon at Silcoates School

Wednesday, 25th June • LHGT Final! - 5.30pm - 6.30pm

🌈 Friday, 20th June - Non Uniform Day 🌈

On Friday, 20th June all children are invited to come into school wearing bright or rainbow colours and donate a bottle or chocolate prize for our upcoming Summer Fair Tombola. This is also in support of equality and diversity.

Stars of the Week

Hunter - EYFS

Ava - Year 1

Arlo - Year 2

Tilly - Year 3

Harry - Year 4

Frankie - Year 5

Head Teachers Award

Jenson BR (Y1) – For completing some challenges Maths work this week and demonstrating excellent understanding of number. Well done Jenson!

Levi T (Y5) – For his outstanding achievements in Reading this week and answering his comprehension questions accurately and to a high standard. Well done Levi.

Asher O and Olivia P (EYFS) – For writing an excellent diary extract about The Caribbean – describing the senses in full sentences! What an achievement for our youngest pupils!

School Meals

The dinner menu next week will be week 1 from the new Summer menu

Pontefract Liquorice Festival

Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone including a specialty food and drink market, liquorice parade, street entertainers, live music and much more!

The Pontefract Liquorice Festival is sponsored by Haribo.

Date: Sunday 13 July 2025

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Pontefract Town Centre

Find out more: expwake.co/PLF