Friday 22nd May 2026
This week Team Aire and Ouse wowed us with their Musical Showcase Assembly on Monday! During their performance, we were treated to their wonderful singing and actions. They had the opportunity to show off some of the songs that they have been learning during music. They also got to perform with percussion and showed us what they have learned about rhythm and pulse on Tuesday mornings with Miss Dickinson. Thank you to all the parents and carers for coming along to support and thank you to the teaching team for their hard work organising this event.
On Wednesday, the children in EYFS celebrated National Numeracy Day 2026. National Numeracy Day is the UK’s only campaign dedicated to improving everyday maths. Children and staff came into school dressed up to help children feel more confident with numbers in their daily lives and at school. Thank you Team Esk and Nidd for your support with this!
Meanwhile, in Team Humber the children in Year 6 have been learning about the famous painter Van Gogh. This week they have been painting in the style of Van Gogh and they have made some fantastic ‘Starry Night’ paintings. Well done Team Humber!
Finally, may I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and partnership this term. Enjoy the half-term break (and the sunshine!) and we look forward to seeing you for the final part of the academic year!
Thank you for your continued support and see you in June, Mr Greene
Update
Our school target is 97%
This week our attendance was : 91%
Nidd – 89%
Aire – 85%
Ouse – 98%
Derwent – 95%
Foss – 94%
Calder – 95%
Humber – 83%
School lunches and breakfast club must be booked and paid for on Arbor. Bookings should be made and paid for at least 24 hours in advance of the day required.
Dates for your diary:
| Friday 22nd May 2026 | Break up for half term – 3.15pm |
| Monday 1st June 2026 | Back to school – Welcome back! |
| Friday 5th June 2026 | Non-uniform day please send in a donation for our Summer Fundraising events |
| Tuesday 9th June 2026 | Reception New Starters Meeting – 4pm
Parents/carers of children in Team Esk, who will be starting school in Reception in September 2026, are warmly invited to join the EYFS staff team for a short presentation in the school hall, followed by a tour of the EYFS unit. We encourage all families of our new starters to attend to hear an overview of what to expect in Reception next year. |
| Thursday 11th June 2026 | Practice Sports Day – Please send your child to school in their PE Kit – wearing an item with their team colour
(No parents to spectate today) |
| Thursday 18th June 2026 | Sports Day!
Parents/carers, please join us if you can to see your child take part in carousel activities on the playground and then track races on the field Morning Session 9:15am – 11:30am – Infant Event – Teams Esk, Nidd, Aire and Ouse Afternoon Session 1pm – 3.15pm – Junior Event – Teams Derwent, Foss, Calder and Humber |
| W.C 22nd June 2026 | Diversity Week |
| Monday 22nd June 2026 | Class Photographs and Year 6 Portraits |
| Wednesday 24th June 2026 | Y3 and Y4 Musical Showcase 2.45pm.
Parents/Carers, please join us for a spectacular performance! |
| Monday 29th June 2026 | Y5 and Y6 Production – time to be confirmed
Parents/Carers, please join us for a spectacular performance! |
