Overthorpe C of E Academy

Newsletter - 16.5.25

BELIEVE, ENJOY, ACHIEVE

'Overthorpe is more than a school-

We are the heart of the community.

In our family, we nurture the courage,

And skills to fly higher than the flock,

Whilst always providing a nest,

To come home to.'

TRUST, FRIENDSHIP, ENDURANCE, FORGIVENESS, HOPE

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Headteacher - Mr J Mitchell

Senior Leadership Team - Ms L Stott, Ms L McCarthy, Mrs S Wood

Designated Safeguarding lead - Mrs S Wood

Deputy DSLs - Mr J Mitchell, Ms L Stott, Ms L McCarthy, Mrs A Godfrey

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Headteacher's comment

Good afternoon all

I'd like to start off this week's newsletter with a great big 'well done' to all of our Year 6 children. The way you approached your SATs, this week, was exemplary. You all gave your absolute best and that is all we can ask of you. An enormous thank you also goes out to all of the adults involved in making the week run so smoothly.

Next week is the final week of summer term 1 and we will have our usual attendance awards in Friday's Learning Champions assembly.

Elsewhere in school, we have Y6 Bikeability, a non-uniform day on Friday for Rainbow Raffle donations and there will be auditions for the talent show on Friday. Miss Vaughan has sent more information out about this today.

Have a fantastic weekend and I will see you all on Monday.

Mr Mitchell.

Overthorpe's Got Talent

We have exciting news; we would like to bring you Overthorpe's Got Talent!

You can sing, dance, play a musical instrument, act, perform magic tricks; anything you are proud of and want to show off!

The finalists will perform at our very own Overthorpe Summer Fair 2025 on Thursday 10th July.

Auditions:

Friday 23rd May 2025

12-2:00pm

You will find out by the end of the first week back whether you will have been selected for the show and will have been given a ticket!

So bring your best singing voices, dancing moves and acting and get ready to wow your audience!

Any questions regarding the auditions please speak to Miss Vaughan.

Overthorpe Reception Starters 2025

🎉 Exciting News – Join us for our upcoming Stay and Play sessions! 🎉

🌼 Nursery Stay and Play
📅 Tuesday, 10th June 2025
🕙 10:00 – 11:00 AM

This special session is designed for children to visit with their current nursery staff and experience the Reception setting in a fun, supportive way. They’ll have the chance to explore new toys and activities, meet future classmates, and begin to feel confident and excited about their transition.

🌟 Parent Stay and Play
📅 Thursday, 19th June 2025
🕞 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Bring the whole family and drop into our Reception classroom for an afternoon of fun, discovery, and connection. Explore our inviting indoor learning spaces, packed with hands-on activities and engaging play areas. Children can dive into arts and crafts, imaginative play, story corners, and more!

While your little ones are busy exploring, enjoy a relaxing chat with our friendly staff over refreshments including juice, biscuits, and delicious buns. This is a lovely chance to get to know the team and ask any questions you may have in a relaxed, informal setting.

🌟 Reception New Starter Transition Morning 🌟
🗓 Tuesday 1st July 2025
🕘 9:00 – 11:30 AM

We’re excited to welcome our youngest learners for a special Reception Transition Morning! This fun and friendly session is designed to help children begin their school journey with confidence and smiles.

Children will have the chance to:
🎨 Explore their new classroom
🧸 Meet their teachers and new friends
📚 Enjoy playful activities and stories
👟 Get comfortable in their new surroundings

It’s a gentle, happy introduction to life in Reception – helping little ones feel right at home from day one. We can’t wait to welcome you and your child for these joyful, memorable sessions! 🌈

Road safety consultation

Please see the attachment below for more details about an upcoming consultation on how we can make our school drop off and pick up, even safer.

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Sunny weather

As the sunny summer weather arrives, please remember to send your child to school with a sun hat and a water bottle each day, and ensure they have suncream applied before arriving in the morning. If you would like your child to have their own bottle of suncream in school, please make sure it is clearly labelled with their name and hand it directly to the class teacher. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and comfortable in the sun!

School collection

A reminder to all parents and carers: for the safety and wellbeing of our pupils, it is essential that we are informed if anyone other than those named on your child’s record will be collecting them at the end of the day. If you need to make alternative collection arrangements, please contact the school office as soon as possible to let us know who will be collecting your child. We are unable to release children to anyone who is not listed or authorised by you, and identification may be required when they arrive. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all children safe.