Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mrs K Adams

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Miss L Whale

Associate Assistant Headteacher - Mr K Reynolds

Dear Parents/Carers,

As we come to the end of the Spring Term, I would like to begin by sending my gratitude and thanks to our parents, carers and families for all your unwavering support. This Term has been such an exciting time for us and following our Ofsted Inspection, we are closing on a real high. Thank you for all of your kind messages and for supporting us with trips, attending our events and for your overall contributions to our whole school activities.

This week, I have received a letter from the DfE, (Regional Director for the Yorkshire & The Humber region, Alison Wilson), in recognition of our achievements - which was wonderful to receive. The local newspapers have also contacted our Trust Marketing Team requesting a press release. Please take a moment to read the DfE letter and watch out for the reports in the local press which are to be published shortly.

On Monday, Year 5 and 6 visited Eden Camp. The visit has greatly supported the pupils with their World War 2 unit of learning. I know that they had a great day and came back with additional knowledge to support their learning of this significant historical time.

On Tuesday, our youngest pupils paraded through school in their Easter bonnets. This is always such a lovely experience for the whole school. As always, the bonnets on show were spectacular and the pupils wore them with pride. Well done to the prize winners and thank you to all who took the time to make a bonnet. They were all fabulous!

First Place - Henry

Runners Up - Annabella & Hanne

Today, our Junior Leadership Team had the difficult job of choosing three winners from our Easter Egg Competition. The effort and skill from every entry was fantastic and I know this was a hard decision to make.

Well done to our chosen winners!

First Place - Safiya

Runners Up - Seth & Olivia

This week, Mrs Smith set a TT Rockstars Challenge – ‘Pupils v teachers’. The pupils were thrilled to learn that they won! At the next challenge, the teachers must up their game! Well done to Riley & Jonah for their winning contributions and efforts this week.

Holly - EYFS

Grace - Year 1

Aria - Year 2

Lilly-Jane - Year 3

Alfie - Year 4

Arthur - Year 5

Regan - Year 6

Regan W (Y6) – For his amazing efforts to produce a final piece of writing for his portfolio. Very well done Regan. The writing is amazing!

Elise N (Y6) – For always showing kindness to her peers and to all members of staff. Her caring nature does not go unnoticed. Very well done Elise!

Monday 21st April • Bank Holiday

Tuesday 22nd April • Back to school

Tuesday 22nd April • EYFS National Measurement Scheme

Wednesday 30th April • SEND Coffee Morning (more details will be sent after Easter)

On a final note, I hope that you enjoy a lovely Easter holiday with your families. I hope that the sun continues to shine for us all and that you enjoy lots of chocolate treats!

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs Adams

We are pleased to invite you to a series of parent workshops designed to support you in navigating challenges that many families face today. These sessions will provide practical advice and guidance on the following topics:

How to… Improve Sleep and Behavior Through Effective Routine.

Thursday 1st May 2025

5pm to 6pm (refreshments available from 4:45pm)

EYFS to Y7

How to...Support Your Child with Emotionally Based School Avoidance.

Thursday 8th May 2025

5pm to 6pm (refreshments available from 4:45pm)

Y3 to Y11

How to… Manage Screen Time and Digital Safety.

Tuesday 13th May 2025

5pm to 6pm (refreshments available from 4:45pm)

EYFS to Y7

How to… Break the Silence. A Parent’s Guide to County Lines and Keeping Children Safe.

Thursday 22nd May 2025

5pm to 6pm (refreshments available from 4:45pm)

Y5 to Y11

These workshops will be an excellent opportunity to gain expert insights, share experiences, and ask any questions in a supportive environment.

The parent workshops will be delivered by external experts supported by members of staff from the Pontefract Academies Trust and will take place at Carleton High School in the theatre.

We encourage parents and students from all schools in the Pontefract Academies Trust to attend, as these sessions will equip you with useful tools to support your child’s wellbeing. If you would like to join us, please use the link to the Google Form https://forms.office.com/e/TmFL8c4fDC or scan the QR code on the posters.

Spaces for these workshops are limited, and registration is required. Once the event reaches capacity, we may not be able to accommodate additional attendees. We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible! Thank you in advance for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you there.

Families are invited to The Hepworth Wakefield to enjoy Garden Play, creative workshops, trails and activities everyday during the school holidays Sat 5th -Mon 21 April.

Family activities are FREE with an exhibition ticket. Entry to the exhibitions is FREE for under 18s/Wakefield residents and members.

Please see below the new Summer Dinner Menus which will launch next term.

The first week back we will be on week 2.