Dear Parents/Carers

As we come to the end of another busy and successful week, I would like to begin by saying how much we have missed our Year 6 children while they have been away on their residential visit to Arthog. We have been receiving regular updates about the exciting activities they have been taking part in, and it has been a pleasure to hear from staff about the way they have represented our school. The children have made us incredibly proud, demonstrating our school values and acting as excellent role models throughout their visit. We are looking forward to welcoming them back next week and hearing all about their adventures.

We are also incredibly proud of our Year 4 children who completed their Multiplication Tables Check this week. They have worked extremely hard in preparation, showing great commitment to practising their times tables both in school and at home. We have been so impressed with the focus they demonstrated during the check and the determination they showed to do their very best. Their perseverance and sense of responsibility have really shone through.

A huge well done must also go to our Year 1 children who have done a superb job with their Phonics Screening Check this week. It has been wonderful to see how confidently they have approached the assessment and how much progress they have made. The additional practice at home has made a real difference and has helped many children to close gaps in their learning. Thank you to all parents and carers for your continued support.

Year 3 also impressed us this week during their workshop linked to the Flaxmill. The visiting facilitator commented on how well the children listened, engaged and participated in the drama activities throughout the session. We were delighted to hear such positive feedback and are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and maturity they demonstrated.

I continue to be immensely proud of all of our children and the way they embody our school values each day. Their achievements, attitudes and determination are a credit to themselves, their families and our school community.

As we look ahead, we are currently finalising plans for the next academic year. We will be sharing further information with families over the coming weeks so that transition activities can begin and children can look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Mrs M Dhaliwal

There will be a book fair after school (3.20pm – 3.50pm) on the following dates:

Friday 26 June
Monday 29 June
Tuesday 30 June
Wednesday 1 July

There will be a variety of books to buy including new book titles and stationery.  Payment is online only and the payment page can be accessed via QR code.  We hope you will be able to support this event.

Sessions will run from 9:00am until approximately 12:00pm. Even if you can spare just 30 minutes at the start of the school day, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Please sign up to a date that suits you best. On the link Parent Volunteers Needed – Forest School – Fill in form

The most popular dates will then be confirmed.

If you would like more information, please speak to Mrs Marshall at the door or contact the school office via Seesaw.

Thank you for your support – together we can create a fantastic outdoor learning space for all our children.

We have been blown away by all the activities the children have been doing this term, so far, they have raised £700.

The class in the lead is Year 1, closely followed by Year 3.

Remember the class who raises the most by the Summer Fair on 10 July will have a class treat in the last week of term.

We have had a great range of activities from sponsored bake sales, bike rides, fun runs to litter picks.

If you need a copy of the sponsorship form, please email the friends on the above email address.

Thank you from all the friends for your continued support.

Please note that Reception children do not need to bring money to school for the tuck shop.

We provide a free fruit snack daily. The children have supervised, free access to these snacks throughout the school day. To ensure safety, children under five are always in sight and hearing of adults while eating and must remain seated.

A very warm welcome to all to come along to our special family worship Cafe Church service, this Sunday 14th June. The service starts at 11am and will include a refreshments break at 1130 as well as finishing with refreshments at noon.

In our service, we will be thinking about how we can come out of our comfort zones and share the good news of Jesus with other people, even when it might feel challenging. We will also be sharing prayers with others through prayer hearts.

Children will be decorating heart shapes and making tealight holders as we pray with and for each other, and enjoy time spent in each other’s company.

Our colouring and craft activities for children will be at the red tables to the side of the church, where we also have toys and books for younger children.

The following are the reading and hymns

Reading: Matthew 9:35-10,8

Songs:

1. In Christ alone
2. Action song: If I Were A Butterfly
3. What a friend we have in Jesus: hymn 727
4. I danced in the morning, when the world was begun: hymn 305

Highest class attendance for week ending 5 June:  Reception

Most improved class attendance from the previous week:  Reception