Friday 27th February 2026
This week in school, the pupils in Year 3 have started a new topic in Geography this week all about Yorkshire! They worked hard to find the UK, England and Yorkshire using an atlas, online map of the world and a globe. They even discovered that Yorkshire is the largest county in the UK!
In other news, we were pleased to welcome a visitor from North Yorkshire Council who delivered a whole-school assembly focused on the vital topic of road safety. During the session, children were reminded how to keep themselves — and others — safe when crossing the road, walking near traffic, and cycling. They discussed the importance of stopping, looking carefully both ways, listening for traffic, using safe crossing points wherever possible, and being aware of their surroundings at all times. The assembly also highlighted how small actions, such as removing headphones, avoiding distractions, and making eye contact with drivers, can make a significant difference.
Also, please be advised that next half term, School is moving away from ParentPay and you will need to have signed up for Arbor Comms to be able to access Arbor Payments. Once we move onto Arbor Payments, all trips, clubs, lunches and Breakfast Club will be on there and not bookable through ParentPay. More details will follow as we prepare the move within the payments system.
Finally, please check below for some important dates for your diary coming up, including World Book Day next Thursday 5th March. This will be a non-uniform day with an invitation for children to dress up as a storybook character. We have planned lots of exciting activities during the day and would like you to come into school from 14:00, if you are able to, to join your children as they explore what’s on offer together. Bookings for parent consultations have also been sent out; please make it a priority to sign up for an online appointment to hear how your child is progressing with their learning.
Have a wonderful weekend and see you next week! Mr Greene
Update
Our school target is 97%
This week our attendance was : 95%
Nidd – 98%
Aire – 93%
Ouse – 98%
Derwent – 95%
Foss – 94%
Calder – 97%
Humber – 91%
Dates for your diary:
| Friday 27th February 2026 | Team Ouse Sharing Assembly 2.45pm.
Parents/Carers, please join us and find out what the children have been learning. |
| Thursday 5th March 2026 | World Book Day
Save the date – More information to follow. From 2pm please join your child in school to take part in our special World Book Day events in classrooms. Refreshments will be served in the Hall alongside our uniform ’Swap Shop’ and children’s artwork on display. Easter Egg Raffle, Cake Stall and Sweetie Cones too |
| Friday 6th March 2026 | Teacher Training Day – School Closed to pupils |
| Monday 9th March 2026 –
Thursday 12th March 2026 |
Parent consultation meetings online all week – dates for each class teacher to follow |
| Friday 13th March 2026 | Team Aire Sharing Assembly 2.45pm.
Parents/carers, please join us and find out what the children have been learning. |
| Wednesday 18th March 2026 | Year 3 and Year 4 Spring Production 2.15pm
Parents/Carers, please join us for a spectacular performance of ‘You are Special’ |
| Thursday 19th March 2026 | EYFS Family Reading
Parents/Carers, please join us in EYFS to read a book with your child to celebrate international read to me day |
| Friday 20th March 2026 | Red Nose Day – non uniform day – all donations to Comic Relief |
| Team Esk & Nidd Sharing Assembly 2.45pm.
Parents/carers, please join us and find out what the children have been learning. |
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| Monday 23rd March 2026 | Easter Disco – Party clothes or fancy dress is welcome for the event – £3
Esk/Nidd/KS1 immediately after school until 4:00pm KS2 (Yr3 -Yr6) 4.15pm – 5pm |
| Friday 27th March 2026 | Break Up for School holidays 3.15pm |
| Monday 13th April 2026 | Back to School |
Please ensure you pre-book school lunches and breakfast club on Parentpay 48 hours in advance of the day required.
