Headteacher’s News

Carlton In Snaith Community Primary School

Newsletter

Friday 17th February 2017

Welcome to this week’s newsletter – the last before the February half term break. How did that happen?

It’s hard to believe we are already half way through the school year. Thanks for your continued support

of our school. I’m really proud of the children and team, and the direction we are moving as a school. I

was pleased to have Mrs Pearson, School improvement advisor visit school on Thursday – she also

observed lots of positive aspects and development in our school.

I’ve really enjoyed seeing the work ethic around school this week as I have been visiting classrooms.

There have been lots of pleasing things to see around school. It has also been one of those weeks with

lots of enforced changes – sadly some staff absence (Mrs Whisker and briefly Mrs Taylor), change of

arrangements for trips and visitors to name just a few. Fortunately everything has worked out well and as

usual, our team have been brilliant, flexible and supportive, making sure the children have the best we

can provide. Notably we were disappointed on Tuesday that our friends form Drax PowerStation had

some technical issue with their visit with the ‘Biodome’ forcing a postponement with this experience – a

new date will be set and shared with you soon. We look forward to working with Drax PowerStation in

the forthcoming weeks!

My personal highlights of the week: I’ve been learning about ‘how to wash a woolly mammoth’ in

Amethyst classroom (Miss Stafford’s Year 4 class), learning about Polar bear facts with Topaz (Mrs

Smith’s reception and Y1 class) and ‘Soaking up’ a materials science lesson with Ruby (Mrs Taylor’s Year

1&2 class) with Mr Brooks.

We enjoyed welcoming our Friends from Kings’ church Selby into assembly this week too

At the time of writing I am really looking forward to the Musical Special Mentions assembly on Friday

afternoon. So many children who play instruments have put themselves forward to perform in front of

the school. Some singing, some playing solos, and some ensemble performances too – it should be a

lovely occasion. I love the fact that we have a budding group of musicians and so many talented singers

too – it is a real strength of our school. Thanks to Mrs Smith for organising.

Developing Lively Inquiring Minds

I am also looking forward (I think!) to tonight’s sleepover in school for our Year 6 Sapphire Class. Mrs

Longfield has organised what should be a really special themed evening for our brilliant year 6 class. It

says a lot about the class that so many children want (and are able) to attend. It also says a lot about Mrs

Longfield and the other staff who are participating that they are willing to spend the first night of the

holidays in school with the children over night!

A chance to say Thank you to Mrs Short

On Wednesday it was lovely to see Mrs Short in school. A year ago this week, Mrs Short went off on

maternity leave, and as I have explained previously, is not returning to Carlton In Snaith CPS, and instead

is concentrating on her family at this point. We wanted to give Mrs Short an appropriate send off so

invited her in to a special assembly to say a huge THANK YOU for all she has done for the school. Mrs

Short received a special red book mention, some gifts and also lots of class cards and best wishes

messages from all of the children. On behalf of the whole school team (past and present) again I would

like to acknowledge and thank Mrs Short for all of her hard work, skill, commitment and energy she has

given for the children of our school. She is welcome back anytime!

Attendance competition On Monday in assembly I shared with the children the update of this half term’s attendance competition. Last week’s best attendance went to Ruby class with 97% and 5 points (two points for their attendance and a bonus 3 for having the highest percentage in school). Emerald class are still in the lead with 19 points, with Ruby (12) and Sapphire (11points) following. Well done Emerald! At the end of the first week back we will be adding up the points and including an extra point for individuals who have had excellent and/or full attendance over the time frame. That could mean everything - Who will win this half term’s competition?

Next week and beyond

Next week is half term holidays – children are due back on Monday 27th February

The first week back after the break is our school book week. See further information in the

newsletter from Mrs Taylor about the event. A reminder that it is character dress up day on Friday

3rd March. That afternoon we will hold our traditional character parade and coffee afternoon – all

welcome to join us!

We look forward to welcoming (and welcoming back) some children and families to our school.

Unfortunately we also have family leaving us as they move away - we wish them well!

Our Good to Be green celebration afternoon will be held on Wednesday 1st March as the children

have reached and passed our school total of 50 Green leaves – this will be a lovely way to celebrate

positive behaviour in school.

We will be holding our special mentions assembly on Thursday 2nd March (rather than Friday –

because of Character dress up day) – invites have been sent out today.

For further information please remember to check out our school website:

www.carlton-in-snaith.n-yorks.sch.uk

As always thank you to our school team for all of their hard work and efforts over the past 7 weeks. Thank you too for taking

time to read our newsletter and for your support. Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a very happy and healthy half

term break – see you back in school on Monday 27th February.

Regards and best wishes

Jon Watson, Head teacher

Monday 27th February

To start our Book Week

2017 a free book quiz will be

sent home. Please return to

school by Thursday for your

chance to win a prize. Prizes

will be given out at the

coffee afternoon.

Tuesday 28th February

Phonics Workshop

9-15-10 30

This workshop is for parents of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

There will be a short informative presentation explaining how phonics is taught in school then you are invited to join your children in class and join in some activities.

Wednesday 1st March Stay and Read

8 50am – 9 20 am

Come and join us and

share stories and books

with your child. All

classes will be taking

part.

A KS1 and KS2 book raffle will also be on sale throughout the week.

Tickets are 50p each

Playgroup will also be

joining us for book

related activities and

reading sessions.

Thursday 2nd March

This is World Book Day.

To ce l eb r a t e th i s nationwide event we have the author Andrew Cope in school with his wonderful Spy dog. We have copies of his book in the library. Andrew will be working with classes throughout the day.

Friday 3rd March

To end our Book Week 2017

we finish off with a character

dress up day and coffee

afternoon. Come dressed as

your favourite book character.

If you can bring the book too,

even better!

Children will parade through the hall in their costumes at the coffee afternoon and winners from each year group for the most creative costumes will be announced. Coffee Afternoon starts at 2 15pm.

If you would like to come in to school and

share your favourite book

with the children

please see

Mrs Taylor.

A big well done to Will, India, Zoe, Gracie, Joshua, Billy,

Eleanor, Isabel, Daniel and Kieron for showing

determination and great team work, whilst taking part

in Tri-golf at Holy family.

You were all amazing!

We are collecting Sainsbury's active kids

vouchers. Collection box will be in the

school hall, thank you.

On

Monday 20th February

February 2017

Half-Term Holiday Monday 20th February - Friday 24th February School

closed

27th Children return to school

27th Book Week all week

28th Phonics Workshop 9.00am for Topaz, Ruby &

Emerald Classes

March 2017

3rd SEND Coffee Meeting/Drop in Session 9am

3rd Andy Cope Author in school

3rd Character Dress up Day (children need to dress as a book character)

Coffee afternoon 3.00pm costume parade and prizes

7th Ryedale Folk Museum visit for Sapphire Class

8th Emerald Class Learning party 9.15am to 11.45am

14th School Photos

Movie Night

20th Assessment Week in school

24th Comic Relief Day

24th Mother’s Day Lunch 12.15 to 1.15pm for Howard & Norfolk Houses

27th Mother’s Day Lunch 12.15pm to 1.15pm for Beaumont & Stapleton Houses

April 2017

4th Parent Consultations

7th SEND Coffee Meeting/Drop in Session 9am

7th Easter Bonnet and Egg Decorating Day

Easter Lunch

7th Coffee Afternoon 2.30pm

7th Break up for Easter Holidays

Easter Holidays Monday 10th April - Monday 24th April - School Closed

24th Staff Training Day

25th Children return to school

26th St George’s Day

May 2017

1st Bank Holiday—School Closed

Week commencing 8th SATS week

5th SEND Coffee Meeting/Drop in Session 9am

12th Amethyst Learning party 9.15am to 11.45am

Week commencing 15th Year 2 SATS

Week commencing 22nd Year 2 SATS

25th Grandparent’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Howard &

Norfolk Houses

26th Grandparent’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Beaumont &

Stapleton Houses

School Closes for Half Term

Half Term holiday from 29th May to 2nd June - School Closed

MENU—Week Commencing Monday 27th February

Macaroni Cheese

Broccoli & Carrots

Sunflower Seed Bread

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Grannies Crunch

Fresh Fruit

Makhani Chicken

Curry

Medley of Vegetables

Brown Rice

Garlic Bread

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Treacle Sponge &

Custard

Fresh Fruit

Meat & Potato Pie

with Gravy

Cauliflower & Carrots

Creamed Potatoes

Crusty White Bread

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Jam & Coconut

Sponge

Fresh Fruit

Fish Fingers

Peas & Carrots

Potato Wedges

Herbie Bread

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Fruits of the Forest

Flapjack

Fresh Fruit

Roast Pork, Apple

Sauce and Gravy

Broccoli & Sweetcorn

Roast Potatoes

Pitta Bread

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Apricot Bar &

Custard

Fresh Fruit