Friday 2nd October 2026
Following the success of our Languages Day, the children in Year 2 have been learning about the artist Pablo Picasso. Taking inspiration from his work, they then created some abstract art matching his style. I was really impressed with their concentration and focus in making their artwork. The result is absolutely amazing and makes a wonderful art gallery display in the KS1 corridor! Well done Team Ouse!
Meanwhile, over in Forest School, the children in Teams Esk and Nidd have been using a different media for their artwork. Whilst in the woods, they have used crushed up blackberries to paint with blackberry juice. Inspired by the work of the artist, Joan Miro they have painted some wonderful paintings, which are now on display in their unit. Great work team!
I was also really impressed with Team Humber this week and their fantastic Music lesson.
Using tuned percussion, they have been working hard on their rhythm and pulse using boom whackers. It sounds great Year 6!
Finally, I wanted to share a reminder to keep Wednesday 14th October at the end of the school day clear in your diary as we would love to see you in school for our next Celebration of Learning event! Please join us with your child as you look at their work, chat to their teacher and take part in various activities in the school hall. Refreshments will be served with any proceedings going directly towards our school fundraising for resources and experiences for our children. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your continued support, Mr Greene
Attendance:
Update
Our school target is 97%
This week our attendance was : 95%
Nidd – 95%
Aire – 96%
Ouse – 97%
Derwent – 95%
Foss – 91%
Calder – 88%
Humber – 98%
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.
Pupil Lunch – £3.30 Breakfast Club – £4
Dates for your diary:
| Monday 12th October 2026 – Friday 16th October 2026 | Black History Week |
| Wednesday 14th October 2026 | BB Celebration of Learning Event (Autumn Term)
15:15 – 16:30. Ahead of our parent consultations after the half term holidays, please join us after school to come and see your child’s learning in their classroom. There will also be refreshments served in the hall alongside our uniform ‘Swap Shop’ and children’s artwork on display. |
| Friday 16th October 2026 | ‘Africa Reborn’ Story Workshops for all pupils throughout the day in phases for Black History Week |
| Monday 19th October 2026 | Autumn/Halloween Disco – Party clothes or fancy dress is welcome for the event, but nothing scary please! £3
Esk/Nidd/KS1 immediately after school until 16:00 KS2 (Yr3-Yr6) 16.15 – 17.00 |
| Wednesday 21st October 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026 | (Y4) Team Foss Residential to Nell Bank |
| Friday 23rd October | 3.15pm Break up for Half term |
| Monday 26th October 2026 – Friday 30th October 2026 | Half Term Holiday |
| Saturday 31st October 2026 | Deadline for Secondary School Applications |
| Monday 2nd November 2026 | Back to School |
| Friday 13th November 2026 | Teacher Training Day – School Closed to pupils |
| Friday 18th December 2026 | 3.15pm Break up for Christmas Holidays |
| Monday 21st December 2026 – Friday 1st January 2027 | Christmas Holidays |
| Monday 4th January 2027 | Back to School |
