Friday Update 20.9.24
Posted 19th September 2024
Message from Miss McNamara
What a week! The Year 6 residential has been the main event and we hope you have been following them on social media. They have been swimming in the lake, canoed, taken part in a cookout on the beach, climbed Hallin Fell, filtered water, played Pooh Sticks, paddled, built dens and jumped from a cliff! I have been receiving daily reports from the teachers of just how impressed they are with all of the children; there are so many individual success stories and I feel incredibly proud of everything they have achieved. I suspect there will be a few Saturday morning lie-ins this weekend. A huge thank you to Miss Ramsay, Miss Hudson and Mrs Scarisbrick who have all made the trip possible.
Back at school, we have enjoyed an equally busy week of learning with a few strange happenings. Our Year 2 class found a crashed UFO in the playground and some mysterious yellow footprints, meanwhile our Year 3 class investigated a case of a missing birthday cake.
Next week, we want to welcome you all to our first Family Breakfast of the year on Tuesday 24th September at 8:15am.
High School Open Days
Applications are now open for parents/carers of Year 6 to apply for a high school of your choice. The deadline to apply is 31st October 2024.
Before completing the online application form, please ensure you have read all the information on the school admissions and transport pages - www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions. This guide contains crucial information that will assist you in the application process.
| Harrogate High School | 19 September 2024 |
| Rossett High School | 28 September 2024 |
| Harrogate Grammar School | Open Mornings: Parents/Carers only - 18 September 2024 / Families - 5 October 2024 |
| King James High School | 12 October 2024 |
| St Aidan's High School | 12 October 2024 |
Please contact the high schools themselves for more information and how to book onto their open days.
Free School Meals
You could save up to £450 a year with free school meals for your child. School meals can also save you time and provide peace of mind that your child is enjoying a healthy, fresh, and nutritious meal at lunchtime.
If you do qualify for any financial support on the link below, we would encourage you to complete the online form as this could also enable us as a school to claim the Pupil Premium Funding to further support them.
www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/free-school-meals
Dietary Requirements Form
We have sent out a dietary requirement form from Hutchisons, our catering team.
If your child has a dietary requirement/need/allergy, please complete this form by next Friday, even if you believe we are already aware.
Thank you.
PTFA News
Friday 18th October: Halloween Disco
£2.50 (includes a drink, treat and a glowstick)
EYFS / KS1 Disco: 3:25pm - 5:15pm
Children will change into costumes whilst staying in school to have a drink and treat first.
KS2 Disco: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children to go home and return to school in costume. They will have a drink and treat at the disco.
Treat tuck shop available for KS2 50p per item.
EYFS / KS1 must be paid in advance, in class or online by 17th Oct.
KS2, cash on the door at 17.30 please.
Costume Swap (available in the Community Hub from 2nd October)
Please drop any costumes you have to swap from the 2nd October on the designated rail.
We hope all children will join us for some spooky fun!
Thanks in advance the PTFA
Mrs Hawkins
The news is travelling quickly around school...
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that Mrs. Hawkins, our Year 4 class teacher, is expecting a baby! Mrs. Hawkins will be going on maternity leave from January 2025, and we are currently in the process of recruiting a teacher to cover her role during her time away.
In the meantime, Mrs. Hawkins will continue to provide her outstanding teaching and care for our Year 4 pupils, ensuring a smooth transition as we approach her leave. We will keep you updated on the arrangements as they develop.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Hawkins and wishing her all the best during this exciting time!
Autumn 1 Key Dates
Week of 16th September: Y6 Residential
Wednesday 18th September: EYFS/KS1 Dot Day
Tuesday 24th September: Family Breakfast
Tuesday 24th September: Governors Meeting 1
Wednesday 2nd October: Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 9th October: PTFA AGM
Friday 4th October: Walk to School Day
Wednesday 9th October: Individual School Photos (and siblings) & PTFA AGM (6pm)
Thursday 10th October: World Mental Health Day
Tuesday 22nd October: NSPCC e-safety workshop (for parents)
Autumn 2 Key Dates
Monday 4th November: School re-opens
Wednesday 6th November: NSPCC speak Out Assembly (Y2,5&6)
Monday 11th November & Thursday 14th November: Parents' Evenings
Friday 15th November: Training Day
Friday 22nd November: Walk to School Day
Monday 25th November: Y6 Bikeability, Level 1
Tuesday 26th November: Governors' Meeting 2
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December: Y6 Bikeability (note date change from 2nd & 3rd))
Monday 16th December: KS2 Church Performance
Community News
Pannal Sports JFC
Rock Climbing Holiday Clubs at Brimham Rocks
Harrogate Music Centre
