Friday 9th May 2025
This week we have been commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day. Eighty years ago, on the 8th of May 1945, the news that so many had longed for finally broke as the then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, announced that the Second World War in Europe was over. Imagine the sheer relief, the outpouring of joy, the celebrations that erupted across our nation and beyond. It was a moment of profound significance, marking the end of years of hardship, sacrifice, and unimaginable bravery.
The children have been learning about VE day, as part of our History curriculum, and we had a special assembly to find out more about this important historical event. Yesterday, we were then pleased to invite members of the parish councils of Brotherton and Byram into school as we joined together in community to celebrate the freedoms that were won for us 80 years ago. As part of the event, Team Foss sang a song written to boost morale during the war called ‘We’re Going to Hang out the Washing on the Siegfried Line’. Also, children from Teams Derwent, Foss and Calder performed a special ‘tea dance’. Well done everyone – you were amazing!
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of a few key people. My sincere thanks go to Mrs Hand, Ms Gibb, and Mrs Robertson for their fantastic organisation in bringing this commemoration to life and also to Mrs Land and her team for making the food. We are also grateful to Mrs Everett and Miss Thompson for their work in preparing the song and the dance that pupils in Teams Derwent, Foss and Calder shared with us.
In other news, please can I remind all parents and carers to drive and park with care and consideration at the front of school to ensure that everyone is kept safe. Please do not park on the yellow lines, unless you have a blue badge, and please do not park on the yellow zig-zag lines.
Have a lovely weekend and see you next week, Mr Greene
Attendance
Update
Our school target is 97%
This week our attendance was 95%
Nidd – 94%
Aire – 99%
Ouse – 92%
Derwent –99%
Foss – 84%
Calder – 99%
Humber – 99%
Dates for your diary:
| W/C Monday 12th May 2025 | Year 6 SATs Week |
| Monday 19th May 2025 – Wednesday 21st May 2025 | Year 6 Residential |
| Friday 23rd May 2025 | 3.15pm Break up for half term |
| 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.
