Friday 2nd May 2025
We have had another very busy week at school t|his week with lots of learning!
In Year 5, the children have been working hard in Music with learning how to play brass instruments. The children have been practising their breathing and how to play three new notes on their instruments. They are really enjoying these lessons and they are making wonderful progress, which they were able to show off at their recent sharing assembly!
In Year 3, in PSHE, the children have practiced expressing their viewpoints. The class explored ways of responding respectfully when they don’t agree with somebody else’s opinion. The class practiced by debating topics such as “should the school day be longer?”. Year 3 worked hard to show good listening skills to their team.
Meanwhile, in Early Years the children have been looking at a variety of plants and how they grow. We have learnt the names of the parts of plants and what is needed to help them grow. In the outdoor classroom we have used magnifying glasses to examine the plants growing in our garden and discuss their differences such as colour and height.
In other news, in the interests of keeping everyone safe, please may I remind all families and carers that scooters and bikes are not to be ridden anywhere on the school grounds (including on the main playground). Thank you for your continued support in keeping everyone safe.
FInally, next week on Thursday 8th May it will be VE Day where we will be celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the end of World War in Europe. In order to celebrate the occasion, the children will be having a picnic on the playground followed by some dancing and a song!
Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and we will see you again on Tuesday, Mr Greene
Attendance
Update
Our school target is 97%
This week our attendance was 96%
Nidd – 96%
Aire – 98%
Ouse – 93%
Derwent –100%
Foss – 98%
Calder – 98%
Humber – 91%
Dates for your diary:
| Monday 5th May 2025 | Bank Holiday – School Closed |
| W/C Monday 12th May 2025 | Year 6 SATs Week |
| Monday 26th May 2025 – Friday 30th May 2025 | Half-Term – School Closed |
| W/C 9th June 2025 | Team Aire Phonics Screening Week
Team Foss Multiplication Times Table Check Week |
| Tuesday 17th June 2025 | SPORTS DAY – Parents invited to spectate
Morning Session 09:30 – 11:30 – Infant Event – Teams Esk, Nidd, Aire and Ouse Afternoon Session 13:00 – 15:00 – Junior Event – Teams Derwent, Foss, Calder and Humber |
| Monday 23rd June 2025 | Class Photographs |
| Wednesday 9th July 2025 | Team Nidd: ‘Goodbye Early Years, Hello Key Stage 1’ Assembly 09:00 am
Parents/Carers of Nidd pupils, please join us in the hall after normal school-drop off for a short assembly celebrating your child’s time in EYFS and looking forward to being in Key Stage 1 |
| Thursday 10th July 2025 | Summer Fair – from 3:15pm
Join us on the playground for fun, games and refreshments as we fundraise for the school. |
| Friday 11th July 2025 | Team Humber Graduation 9:30 am
Parents/Carers of pupils in Humber, please join us as we celebrate Team Humber’s Graduation event together. Refreshments to follow |
| Tuesday 22nd July 2025 | 3.15pm Break up for Summer |
Please ensure you pre-book school lunches and breakfast club on Parentpay 48 hours in advance of the day required
Safeguarding Thought of the Week
As the nights are getting lighter and our children are playing out for longer, we would like to share the following information which may help them keep themselves safe when riding around our community.
In addition to the information shared, could we also ask that you discourage your child from wearing headphones whilst riding their bike.
