Friday Update - 06.03.2026
Posted 6th March 2026
Miss McNamara's Message
What a lovely week we’ve had in school celebrating World Book Day! It was fantastic to see the children (and staff!) getting cosy in their pyjamas and sharing their love of books together. I really enjoyed reading a personal favourite (and my original copy) 'Burglar Bill' to the children, in assembly.
A big thank you to those families who were able to join us for the Book Fair and Reading Café this week. It was great to see children enjoying books with their grown-ups and choosing something new to read. We were keen to give children the chance to spend their World Book Day tokens and make the most of the celebrations. If your child didn’t manage to pick up one of the World Book Day books this week, don’t worry - we still have a few available in school, so please just let us know and we’ll make sure they get one.
We were also delighted to welcome Imagined Things Bookshop into school this week. We have a great relationship with them and really appreciate their support. They’ve kindly said that if your child didn’t get the World Book Day book they were hoping for, you’re very welcome to pop into the shop and swap it.
Thank you, as always, for your support in helping us create a real love of reading in our school. 📖
Lost Property
Please be aware that all unnamed items of lost property has now been moved to the Community Hub, this includes an abundance of lost hats, gloves and scarves.
We kindly request that all items of clothing are clearly labelled with your child's full name, enabling staff to ensure that lost items are returned to their owners.
⭐Highlights for next week!⭐
- Beech Class are excited to start Lost Inside the Toy Museum while beginning our Maths unit on length and height, exploring wildflowers in Science, and continuing our History learning about how toys have changed over time.
- Chestnut Class will be starting to design their bridges ready for making them in the coming weeks!
- HipHop Workshops are back next week!
- Oak and Sycamore Class have a Hindu Workshop next week!
Spring 2 Menu - Week 2
🌻 Spring Activity: Plant a Sunflower!
Try this quick, fun activity at home:
You’ll need: a pot, compost, sunflower seed, water.
How to do it:
- Fill the pot with compost.
- Push in a seed and cover it.
- Water lightly and place somewhere sunny.
Your seed should sprout in 1–2 weeks. Replant outside once it’s bigger and watch it grow tall!
⭐ Attendance ⭐
Class |
% |
|
Oak |
99.3% |
|
Beech |
95.7% |
|
Ash |
96.7% |
|
Sycamore |
99% |
|
Apple |
98.3% |
|
Chestnut |
95.6% |
|
Willow |
93.8% |
|
Whole School |
96.9% |
Year 6 Leavers Hoodies – Order Now!
Our 2026 Year 6 Leavers Hoodies are now on sale! They’re the perfect keepsake as our pupils get ready for the next chapter.
Order online by 12 noon on Friday 10 April 2025.
Personalise with your child’s name on the back or initials on the front for £3.50 each.
The hoodies will be handed out to pupils at the end of SATs week, giving them a lovely way to mark the end of their primary school journey and look forward to the adventures that lie ahead.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the school office or speak to Miss Ramsay, who will be happy to help.
Spring 2 Dates
Monday 9 March - Oak and Sycamore - Hinduism Workshop
Friday 13 March - Walk to School Day
Friday 13 March - Y1/2 Sleepover - Details to follow
Tuesday 17 March - Family Breakfast
Tuesday 17 March - Crochet Event 2pm - 3:15pm
Tuesday 17 March - Parent's/Carer's Evening
Wednesday 18 March - Y1 Sculpture Park
Thursday 19 March - Parent's/Carer's Evening
Tuesday 24 March - Apple Class Harrogate Synagogue Visit
Thursday 26 March - PTFA Sponsored Bounce
Friday 27 March - School Closes for Easter Holiday
Summer 1 & 2 Dates
Monday 13 April - School Opens for pupils
Monday 20 April - Ash (Y2) Parents Evening 1
Wednesday 22 April - Ash Y2 Parents Evening 2
Monday 4 May - Bank Holiday - School Closed
Friday 8 May - Walk to School Day
Mon 11 May - Thurs 14 May - Y6 SATS
Tuesday 19 May - Family Breakfast
Tuesday 19 May - LGB Meeting
Friday 22 May - Break up for half term
Tuesday 2 June - School opens for pupils
Tues 2 - Wed 3 June - Y5 Bikeability - TBC
Mon 15 - Fri 19 June - CVPS Sports Week
Thursday 18 June - Sports Day (Y3-6 AM / R,1,2 AM)
Friday 19 June - Walk to School Day
Thursday 25 June - Sports Day Back-up date (Y3-6 AM / R,1,2 AM)
Monday 13 July - 1:45pm - Y6 Performance to Parents/Carers
Friday 17 July - School Closes for Summer Holidays
