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Back to the 80s: Friday 1st July 2016 Dear Parents, Carers, Governors, Friends, Staff and Pupils

Following the success of last year’s 40th Birthday Celebration Party in the Park, the FOMS team are organising another event this Summer. This will amalgamate the Summer Fun and Moles in the Park into one event.

It is to be held on Friday 1st July 2016 and will have an 80’s theme.

Headlining is 80s band ‘Rubix Cube’,

Like last year, guests can bring their own food and drinks. (Please note there is no bar provided on site this time)

Tickets cost £9 per adult (16 and over) and are FREE for children under 16 on the basis of one free child per adult. Those current

Molescroft School families with more than 2 children will also be able to have free tickets for their additional under 16 aged children (only applies to your own children) providing two adults attend. All under 16s must be accompanied. Additional children (under 16) £5. The event is open to the local community and also to the families of “older” moles and their friends. No tickets are available at the gate.

Highlights include:

• Huge Marquee where 80s Tribute Band Rubix Cube will perform

• Dancing to Rubix Cube and Disco until 11:30pm

• Outside Caterers on site

• Guests may bring and pitch on the field their own gazebo to provide shade or shelter.

• Guests may bring their own picnics and drinks

• Gates open at 6pm• 80s Fancy Dress is optional.• Fantastic Raffle • Special Attractions for

Children• Bouncy Castles• Fairground stalls• Balloon Sculptor / Stilt Walker• Sweet Stall• First Aid on site and SecurityA booking form is included with this newsletter.

Remember tickets cannot be bought at the gate.

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Funky Family Fun Night

The F r i e n d s o f M o l e s c r o f t S c h o o l p r e s e n t . . .

Friday1st July 20166.30pm to 11pm

(Gates open at 6pm)Tickets available from

the school office

Adults (16 & over) - £9

Children under 16 - Free (one free child per paying adult)

Additional children under 16 - £5Please Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult

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B o u n c y c a s t l e s , s l i d e s

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Puz zling Paul the Stilt

Walker & balloon modelling

As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in bold indicate a change. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. (CODE) indicates the location of the club e.g Y5BN = Y5 room Mrs. Nicholls / (Y2JW) = Y2 room Mr. Williams

Day Time Club Age Groups LeaderMonday

8am - 8:40am Enhancing Spanish (FY) Y5 to Y6 Mrs. SchravesandeSee Theatre Club for Routines Dance Y6 Mrs. Bulless12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess (Y5BN) Intermediate Mrs Coward12:00pm - 12:35pm Spanish for Beginners (FY)Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande12:35pm - 1:10pm Spanish for Beginners (FY)Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande12:30pm - 1:00pm Craft Club (Y1) Y1 & Y2 Miss Johns & Mrs. Dixon12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess for all (Y5BN) All Levels Mrs CowardSuspended until Autumn Routines Dance Y3 Mrs. Bulless3:30pm - varies Theatre Club Y4 to Y6 Mr. Loncaster

ATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLETuesday

See Theatre Club for Routines Dance Y5 Mrs. BullessSee Theatre Club for Routines Dance Y4 Mrs. Bulless12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club (Y3KF) All Mrs Norman, Mrs HulsePlease note this is a religious/faith club; in the style of a ‘Sunday School’, Parents/carers should inform the school if they wish their child not to attend12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine Club Y6 Mrs. Koder12:30pm - 1:00pm Lego Therapy (IC) (by invitation) Mrs. Charlton

12:35pm – 1:10pm iPad Club (Y6MB) Y6 Mr Britton Until 2nd July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Table Tennis Y6 Mrs Coward Until 9th July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Basketball Y5/Y6 Mr. Rowsell

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom.Until 2nd July 3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian GymUntil 2nd July 4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “ “

3:30pm - 4:30pm Orienteering Y4 - Y6 Mr. Médard de ChardonThis outdoor club will run in all weathers. Changing in Miss Fullam’s classroom.

WednesdaySuspended until Autumn Routines Dance Y2 Mrs. BullessSuspended until Autumn Routines Dance Y1 Mrs. Bulless

12.30pm – 1.00pm Choir (Y6MB) Y3 - Y6 Mr Britton12:30pm - 1:00pm Jigsaw Club (Y3SP) Y1 & Y2 Miss Powers

Until 9th July 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y3 & Y4 Mr. WilliamsIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom.

Until 9th July 3:30pm – 4:30pm Football Coaching FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust Children to change in FOUNDATION Room. Parents may support in the room, but not go further into school

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.8th June to 6th July: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Hockey Coaching Y3 TO Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children to change in MISS POWER’S Room. Parents may support in the room, but not go further into schoolIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.

Until 2nd July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Code Club (IC) Y4 toY6 Mr. Médard de ChardonUntil 9th July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Girls Football Y3 - Y6 Miss Johns

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom.Until 2nd July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed TrustUntil 2nd July 4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. Brice

Enrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL

CLASSROOM DOOR.THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PM

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING: Monday 6th June 2016 PART 1

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As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in bold indicate a change. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. (CODE) indicates the location of the club e.g Y5BN = Y5 room Mrs. Nicholls / (Y2JW) = Y2 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club Age Groups LeaderThursday

12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for beginners (FY) FY to Y2 Mrs. McKie12:35 - 1:05pm Story Time (Y2JW) Y1 / Y2 Mr. Williams12:30pm – 1:00pm Sewing & Knitting Y5/Y6 Mrs Coward12:15pm - 1:10pm Gardening Club By application Mrs. Hemphill 12:30pm - 1:00pm Horrible Histories (Y2JW)Y1 & Y2 Mr. Williams

Until 9th July 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-SmithIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Baker’s Room.

Until 2nd July 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance Y1 & Y2 Mrs. P. RimmerUntil 2nd July 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tennis FY to Y2 Advantage CoachingUntil 2nd July 5:15pm - 6:00pm Tennis Y3—Y4 Advantage CoachingUntil 9th July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Cricket Y3 to Y6 Mr. Wiles

In wet weather an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Britton’s Classroom.

Friday12:30pm – 13:00pm KS1 Maths Enrichment By invitation Mr. AtkinsonSee Theatre Club Urban Dance Y3 - Y4 BOYS Mrs. BullessSee Theatre Club Urban Dance Y5 - Y6 BOYS Mrs. Bulless 12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar (Y6MB) Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton12:30pm - 1:10pm Talented Artists (Y5BN) By Invitation Mrs. Ripley

12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps (Y5BN) Everyone Mrs. Coward12:35pm - 1:10pm Vocalise (Singing) (Y2JW)Y1 & Y2 Mr. Williams 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra By invitation Mrs. Walker

Until 9th July 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y5/Y6 Mrs. Coward In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom.

Until 2nd July 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. RimmerEnrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)

PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER

EXTERNAL CLASSROOM DOOR.THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PM

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING Monday 18th April 2016 PART 2

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POLLING DAY EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM On Thursday 23rd June 2016 the school will be used as a Polling Station for the European Union Referendum. As we are able to separate ourselves from the general public, there is no need to close the school. Please note however that dinner will be a Super Salad served from the Pupil Kitchen. We will

not be able to accommodate guests.

Zumba and Tennis Clubs will however run as normal.

Parents collecting or returning children to school during the day should still report to the reception desk, children will then be delivered / received through the Foundation Year gate. SCHOOL REMAINS OPEN ON

POLLING DAY

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FUN IN THE SUN Keep safe this summer

Just a reminder that it is recommended that pupils have a wide brimmed or foreign legion style hat which protects the neck. Parents are asked to consider applying an all day sun cream prior to pupils coming to school. One parent has expressed concern regarding the ingredients in all day sun creams. If parents prefer, pupils may still bring sun cream at school but the following protocol must be observed.

The sun cream must be clearly labelled with the child’s name and if for a young child have a distinctive sticker attached.

The sun cream must be kept in the box provided in each class – NOT in book bags, coats or pockets.

Each child must be trained at home how to best apply his or her own sun cream. Teachers and supervisors cannot apply sun cream for your child unless there is a medical requirement, this being dealt with through the Administration of Medicines Policy.

DC ADE ADAMSON RETURNS eSafety Presentation for parents and carers. In March 2015 DC Ade Adamson (parent governor) delivered a presentation for parents and carers on the whole issue of eSafety. It is one of his areas of expertise. The meeting was universally well received and in many ways was quite a revelation and at times shocking.Events recently confirm that this message needs to be heard again and again. If as a parent you haven’t attended before I urge you to consider this new opportunity. I ask you … Can you afford not to attend? PUPILS FROM THIS SCHOOL HAVE ALREADY BEEN AFFECTED BY ON LINE ACTIVITY IN THE HOME. It can happen in any home, in any community to any child and at any age. Be prepared for the REAL world because your children live in it.

We can dream of a sunny summer, can’t we?

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Slip Slop Slap Seek Slide SUN SAFETY ... SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

Encouraging children to take simple precautions will prevent both short and long term sun damage while allowing them to enjoy their time outside.

• Infants under 12 months should be kept in the shade.

• Cover up children with hats, protective clothing and sunglasses.

• Use a sunscreen with an appropriate SPF factor for each family member based on individual skin type.

• Limit the time spent in the midday sun when the UV index is at its highest.

• Monitor exposure to the sun using a UV monitor.

THE SOLAR INDEXThe UV Index is a scale given to the level of UV radiation on a given day. It ranges from 0 to 20-the higher the index, the higher the potential for damage to the skin and eyes and the less time it takes for this damage to occur.

SUN PROTECTION

School Meals are Excellent Value.Any Parent/Carer or Grandparent who would like to come to school and enjoy dinner with their children is welcome to do so. Just telephone the office before 10.00 am. on or before the school day* to reserve a meal. Please bring photo I.D. with you. Adult meals cost £3.30. A child’s meal costs £2.30. It is excellent value, and by educating children away from a diet of crisps and processed food we are together building a lifetime of good eating habits and healthy hearts.

DINNERS MUST BE PREPAID, no more than £2.30 will be accepted in arrears. Money must be sent to the classroom in a labelled envelope. PLEASE DO NOT SEND LOOSE MONEY. Each room has a post box through which letters and money (providing it is in a labelled sealed envelope) can be sent to the school office. Meals are advertised on the website and there is always the salad with two wraps option. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have second portions.

* Please note; there are occasions e.g at Christmas during the show weeks, and on sporting tournament days when it is not possible to accommodate extra adult guests at lunchtime. The same applies on the first week in September when the priority is to reestablish systems for our pupils particularly our new starters.

Monday 6th June: Swedish National DaySwedish Style Meatballs & Crispy Potatoes followed by Swedish Apple Pie with Cream accompanied by ABBA!Friday 10th June: Street Style Party joining the National Celebration weekend for the Queen’s 90th BirthdayParty food including: Sandwiches, Salad, Buns, Jelly and Ice CreamThursday 23rd June – Polling Day: European ReferendumSuper Spectacular Salad Buffet (no adult guests)Anyone wishing to know the details of any allergens in any of our meals provided can get the information from the school kitchen.

Please telephone the normal school number 01482 861762 in order to be transferred.

Crofty’s Restaurant Around the World on a Plate

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On Monday 4th July the School will be hosting its annual Exhibition of Work Evening. The whole school will be open and pupils are encouraged to bring their parents to school between 5.30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The children should be your guide and show you their work and classrooms. Teachers are all here for informal discussions. In addition parents are encouraged to have a look all around the school, in other classrooms and to have a look at what everyone else has been doing. Certainly it is recommended that parents have a look at the classrooms their children are transferring to.

Staff will be available in the Conservation Area so please do go and have a look at the habitats. Not to be missed are the class garden tubs, each designed by a class this year around the theme of “Sensational Sensations”. Which is your favourite?

As before there will be a rolling programme of music in the hall. We sincerely hope

that Parent/Carers will facilitate their children being in the hall to perform.

The choir always delight and their programme as always is a closely guarded secret.

For the first time ever Year 2 will perform for us. This is the second year that Year 2 have attended the Big Little Sing at the Spa in Bridlington and this is during the day of the 4th. It seemed an ideal opportunity for the children to share with us what they have been practising.

The programme:

5:40 pm The Orchestra6:30 pm Y2:

Big Little Sing7:00 pm Y3 Recorders7:10 pm Y4 Recorders7:20 pm Y5 Recorders7:30 pm Y6 Recorders7.40 pm The Choir

Please note for everyone’s safety and

comfort a one way system will operate through the hall. In

addition Parent/Carers are encouraged not to

bring prams/pushchairs into the school and

through the corridors. Wherever possible, please use external

routes to the classrooms. Every

room has an external door.

REPORTS

These will be published before the Exhibition of Work Evening.

Y6 Reports are sometimes delayed if the SATs results have not been forwarded to school in time.

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Children in KS2 are looking forward to the opportunity to stage their own Football Tournaments. These will have our usual ‘International’ flavour and are designed to celebrate the UEFA European Championships

On Wednesday 15th June at 9:15am the Y3/Y4 Tournament will be hosted. In the first half of the morning all the pupils will be playing full time in the group stages. At around 10:30, the Knockout Tournament will begin with the top two teams from each group playing.

On the same day from 1:15pm an identical

tournament will be organised for Y5 and Y6. The draw will

be made for the teams and

will be

distributed before the tournaments. Parent/Carers are most welcome to join us and bring a deckchair or rug to watch the matches. Adult spectators MUST queue at the front entrance in order to receive the ‘sticker of the day’. If there is any chance that a guest will not be recognised by the office staff, please bring a photo I.D. Entrance will not be permitted until the site is made secure. There are no meals available to adult guests on these days. Morning guests will have to leave the site immediately the tournament is over.

JAM JARS Prizes for the top collecting class In preparation for the FOMS Summer Fun Night we shall be having our extremely popular Jam Jar Stalls. Once again there will be a prize for the class which brings the most jars filled with exciting things e.g sweets (in wrappers), paperclips, hair slides, bobbles, rubbers, anything you can think of.

SUMMER SEMI FROZEN FRUIT KEBABS

Pupils will no doubt be pleased to know that the Fruit Kebabs are to make a welcome return after half term. Semi-frozen

fruit kebabs will be available from the

Friends’ Garden each morning break. They cost 30p each. Once

again thanks go to Mrs. Hunsley, our extremely

flexible Cook, for facilitating this.

Calling all Referees Can you help us? As indicated above on the 15th June we are holding a Euro Football tournament here at

school and as usual we are on the lookout for referees for the event. No professional qualifications are required; (though of course they would be welcome too!) Referees

will be issued with the rules the children have been playing to. If you are interested in helping out please contact Mr Wood mwood@molescroftprimary.net or Miss Fullam kfullam@molescroftprimary.netindicating the session you can help out at.Wednesday 15th June: (Y3/4) 9:15am to 12 noon (Y5/6) 1:15pm to 3:30pm Thank you all for your continued support of sport at molescroft.

CAN YOU REFEREE?

MOLEYMPIC GAMES Maintaining our OLYMPIC LEGACY by continuing the innovations introduced in 2012

As for the last four years our Sports Days are to be held on two consecutive mornings. In 2016 our “Moleympic Games” are to be held on Wednesday 29th June for KS2 and on Thursday 30th June for FY / KS1 (note alternate days for some events) with Friday 1st July as a reserve. Not only are there to be the traditional track and field events there are going to be additional events in table tennis (club members), gymnastics (club members), Badminton (club members) and tennis (seeded through a trial event organised earlier in June). There will be refreshments including cream and jam scones provided by the Friends Association. The timing of all this is described below: WEDNESDAY 29th JUNE9:15 a.m. KS2 AthleticsProcession of competing nations, 20 teams representing Olympic host nations.9.30 a.m. FY/KS1 Gymnastics Tournament in the hall9.30 a.m. Athletics Competition begins followed by Medals Ceremony10 a.m. KS1 Tennis Tournament on the playground11:45 p.m. KS2 Gymnastics Team present a closing ceremony routine on the field

THURSDAY 30th JUNE9:15 a.m : FY/KS1 AthleticsProcession of competing nations, 15 teams representing Olympic host nations.9.30 a.m. Competition begins followed by Medals Ceremony9.30 a.m. KS2 Tennis Tournament on the playground9.30 a.m. KS2 Table Tennis Tournament in the Atrium9:30 a.m KS2 Badminton Tournament in the Hall

Our sports days follow the guidance of the English Schools’ Athletic Association. Mr. Wood and Miss Fullam will be delighted to hear from anyone available to help on these days. Guests are welcome to all of the above. All guests must register through the main entrance and receiving the guest sticker of the day to wear. If there is any chance that a guest will not be recognised by the office staff, photo I.D. must be brought. It is not possible to accommodate adult guests for lunch on these dates.

WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT GUESTS BRING THEIR OWN GARDEN SEATS IF THEY WISH TO SIT DOWN

DURING THE EVENTS.There are no spaces for adult guests at lunch on these

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Children are practising a range of recommended Athletics Events in

advance of our meetings. The children will have challenges set in each

discipline and will score points for their team according to achieving a Gold,

Silver, Bronze level. These challenges will be appropriate to their age and

gender. Children will work in teams and points will go towards the team score.

Each team member will be able to make a substantial contribution to their team’s

performance. As children achieve a Gold, Silver or Bronze level a sticker will be awarded. Points will then be tallied at the end. In addition real

medals have been commissioned for Gold, Silver and Bronze teams and

Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in the specialist extra events.

Guests are welcome to all elements of the Commonmole Games

package. All guests must register through the main entrance. PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF A CHILD AND

WAIT IN THE GROUNDS. Each guest will wear a sticker. If there is any chance that a guest will not be recognised by the office staff, photo

I.D. must be brought.

Please be aware however that the further ahead into the future dates are, there is a chance that events may have to move due to unforeseen circumstances.

July Fr 1st Sports Day ReserveFr 1st FOMS Friends Family 80s Night on the fieldMo 4th 5:30pm - 8:00 pm EXHIBITION OF WORK EVENING Sa 9th 1PM TO 5PM Theatre Club Soloists rehearsal on stage Su 10th 1PM TO 5PM Theatre Club Dress RehearsalWe 13th 7pm Into the WoodsTh 14th 7pm Into the WoodsFr 15th 7pm Into the Woods Tu 19th 8:50am Special Assembly for sports awards We 20th 8:50am Special Assembly for end of year non sporting end of year

presentations;Fr 22nd 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to Y5 & Parents and Carers of Y6Fr 22nd 12:00 noon LEAVERS and Family Lunch Fr 22nd 1:45 pm FINAL ASSEMBLY: Presentations, Review of the year,

Behaviour Awards and Goodbyes. Fr 22nd 3:20pm Procession of Y6 pupils applauded out of the school by other

pupils.

Advance Warning Dates for your diary

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RESIDENTIAL VISIT 2017 Meeting for Parent/carers of YEAR 5

On Thursday 23rd June at 6 pm Parent/Carers of Year 5 are invited to school for an extremely important meeting regarding the proposed Residential Visit for next year’s Year 6 to Derbyshire. Full details

and costs will be explained.

The meeting is not designed for the children, but there is limited room in the ICT suite if Parents/Carers absolutely need to bring a child with them. The meeting will be held in Mrs. Ripley’s classroom.

A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING

YEAR 6 v TICKTON

(St John’s League 1) 5th May 2016

After a very wet spring, Molescroft were eager to welcome Tickton in their home game in the St John’s League. Molescroft got off to a great start, pressing hard straight from the kick off and soon found themselves in the lead with a wonderful goal from Will Page. Super passing from Josh Willans and Jacob Hunter ensured the home side kept possession and were able to mount a series of attacks on Tickton’s goal. Jude Kilgannon almost added to the score but unfortunately his shot just missed the post. However, Harrison Fell did score a wonderful headed goal, soaring above his opponents to direct the ball into the net. Strong tackling from Gabby Caruso in midfield caused Tickton problems and Josh Allinson, playing in his first game for Molescroft, looked masterful on the ball, weaving through the midfield and passing accurately to his team mates. Unfortunately, a slip in concentration at the back saw keeper Sam Dulson unable to keep hold of the ball and it trickled over the line. A heartened Tickton followed this with a spell of pressure, forcing Molescroft back to defend with all hands. The half time whistle put a stop to any

further score, Molescroft ended the half hanging on to a slim lead.The second half started with Molescroft again in charge, surging forward to pepper the Tickton goal with shots. Maddie Stephenson chased well in midfield, making a nuisance of herself and pressuring the opposition into making errors. Defenders Henry Tippett, Zak Willey and Jacob Savage coped well at the back and Molescroft’s superb passing led to Will scoring three goals in quick succession, Tickton clearly had no answer to his strength and skill. With a 5-2 lead Molescroft seemed comfortable but several uncharacteristic errors enabled the visitors to pull back the lead and they managed somehow to get themselves level. With both teams tackling and battling for the win, time ran out and the game ended a 5-5 draw.This was a very competitive game to watch, great for the spectators who thoroughly enjoyed their feast of football. The return game will be very interesting, who will get the upper hand? Well done everyone.

“10 goal thriller ends with teams sharing the honours”

Sports Mole 8 Goals from the Year 6 Moles

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A feast of football provided great entertainment for the spectators.

FEEDBACK from the AssessorEmbed LearningWell done. It is great to see how well you have embedded learning throughout the school in a variety of topics. Combining PSCE with Fairtrade really gives students the opportunity to think about what fair means. The 'Wish You Were Here' lessons is really well thought out as students are able to think about how different farmers' lives are in Malawi and the journey their food goes on before arriving at their plate. I particularly like that the Fairtrade Steering Group are given the opportunity to go and teach the other students about what they have learnt - this is a great way of engaging them with learning about Fairtrade. Well done!

Use Fairtrade Products The Fairtrade stall sounds like a fantastic success! £3000's worth of stock is an incredible achievement and the Fairtrade committee should be very proud of themselves. Well done for having Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar in the staff room and at events and for selling Fairtrade sports ball. For your renewal, you might want to consider what other Fairtrade products you could introduce - for example could the canteen offer Fairtrade juice?

First Challenge - Fairtrade EventThis is a well thought out event which covers a lot of aspect of campaigning for Fairtrade. It's great that you involved the local Fairtrade group and he was able to offer up real life stories of how Fairtrade had impacted farmers' lives. Well done for getting this event covered by local press as it's a great way of raising awareness for Fairtrade.

For your renewal you might want to consider inviting parents and carers or another local school to raise awareness of Fairtrade even further.

Second Challenge - FundraisingAgain this is a great event which involves the whole school as well as the wider community. It's great that you were able to focus on Fairtrade sports balls as this is a lesser known products which affects many farmers and their families. It is fantastic that you have such great links with local businesses when it comes to promoting Fairtrade - you should be very proud of your efforts. Well done!

Complete a Teacher Audit It is so great to see how widely Fairtrade is embedded in your school – from Fairtrade tuck shops and assemblies to including the wider community and holding fundraising events. It is clear to see that you have worked hard to ensure that you raise awareness for Fairtrade both in the school and in the wider community. Well done! For your renewal, you might consider inviting another local school to learn about Fairtrade from your students- as they clearly must be experts by now!

Green Mole: Congratulations to Mrs. Hemphill and the Fair Trade Steering group on achieving the renewal of the school’s Fair Trade status. In addition a massive thank you to all the pupil supporters of the Fair Trade Products and events.

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Attendance and Holidays

Attendance for the year to July 2015 was 97.4%

Unauthorised absences are rare as parents/carers always inform the school either by letter, phone or in person of the reason why

their child was absent. We are grateful for the support of parents/carers in this matter and also for keeping the time pupils are absent for holidays to a minimum. The unauthorised absence rate was 0.3%.

Please note the dates above do not necessarily correspond with those of neighbouring schools

Absences

Parents/carers are required to inform the school office of the reason for absence as soon as possible. This may be in person or by telephone. Failure to do so will result in an unauthorised absence being recorded. In the interest of pupil security, absence should be reported to the school office by telephone or in person. (email is not accepted) before school commences each day.

Holidays in term time Head Teachers can no longer sanction holidays in term time. Taking holiday absence will lead to an unauthorised absence.

Fines are imposed by the Local Authority for unauthorised absence. Fines are issued per child, per parent, per accumulated week of absence. The school does not receive any money.

Autumn Term 2016

School opens Wednesday 7th September 2016 School closes for half-term Friday 21st October 2016 School opens Monday 31st October 2016 School closes for Christmas Friday 16th December 2016

Spring Term 2017

School opens Wednesday 4th January 2017 School closes for half-term Friday 17th February 2017 School opens Monday 27th February 2017 School closes for Easter Friday 7th April 2017

Summer Term 2017

School opens Monday 24th April 2017 School closed for Bank Holiday Monday 1st May 2017 School closes for half-term Friday 26th May 2017 School opens Monday 5th June 2017 School closes for Summer Holiday Friday 21st July 2017

Autumn Term 2017

School opens Wednesday 6th September 2017 School closes for half-term Friday 27th October 2017 School opens Monday 6th November 2017 School closes for Christmas Friday 22nd December 2017

Spring Term 2018

School opens Tuesday 9th January 2018 School closes for half-term Friday 9th February 2018 School opens Monday 19th February 2018 School closes for Easter Friday 23rd March 2018

Summer Term 2018

School opens Tuesday 10th April 2018 School closed for Bank Holiday Monday 7th May 2018 School closes for half-term Friday 25th May 2018 School opens Monday 4th June 2018 School closes for Summer Holiday Friday 20th July 2018

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PLEASE PIN THIS PAGE TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD NOTICEBOARDFULL DETAILS IN THE JUNE NEWSLETTER ON THE WEBSITEJUNEMo 6th 8:50am School Reopens

10:30am Fruit Kebabs available at morning break for the Summer Term12 noon Sweden National Day Lunch at Crofty’s Restaurant

We 8th Y1 to visit the Hornsea Museum7pm Meeting for Parents/Carers of pupils starting in September 2016

Th 9th Road Safety Programme for FY, Y1, Y2 & Y64pm Y6 Football League Match away at Tickton

Fr 10th 12 noon Queen’s 90th Birthday celebration Picnic Lunch at Crofty’sUEFA European Championships begin

Sa 11th 8pm England V Russia UEFA European ChampionshipMo 13th Y1& Y2 Phonics Screening Week

am hearing Tests for pupils who are 5 year old this termItalian Special at Crofty’s Restaurant linked to UEFA Football Tournament

Tu 14th Y6 C.A.T. TestsY2 Trip to Flamborough “Installation Art” with Theo Wickenden

We 15th 8am - 9am Friends’ Bags to School Clothes Collection9:15am Y3/Y4 Euro Football Tournament 1:15pm Y5/Y6 Euro Football Tournament (This is a change to the original advertised date)3:15pm FOMS Second Hand Uniform Sale4pm - 6pm New Pupils Induction Party Group 1

Th 16th 2pm - 4pm FOMS Euro Party England V Wales UEFA European Championship4pm - 6pm New Pupils Induction Party Group 2

Fr 17th 11:30pm First Dinner Date for September Starters (until Monday 27th June excluding Thursday 23rd June)

Su 19th Fathers’ DayMo 20th 8pm England V Slovakia UEFA European ChampionshipTu 21st 9am Y2 Handball Tournament (This is a change to the original advertised date)Th 23rd European Union Referendum: Spectacular Salad at Crofty’s Restaurant

6pm Meeting for Parents/Carers of Y5 re the 2017 Residential Visit to DerbyshireMo 27th "Big Difference" a FREE theatre in health education presentation.to Y5 and Y6Tu 28th 1:30pm Toddler’s Group Summer Party (last session of the term)We 29th 9:15am KS2 Moleympics & KS1 Gymnastics and Tennis. Closing ceremony

provided by KS2 Gymnastics6:00pm Full Governing Body Meeting

Th 30th 9:15am FY / KS1 Moleympics & KS2 Tennis, Badminton & Table Tennis Tournaments

JULYFr 1st AM Rehearsals for Exhibition of Work: Orchestra, Choir, KS2 Recorders

4:30pm All After School Indoor Clubs close after tonight except Theatre Club6:30pm Friends’ Family Summer 80s Party in the Park

Mo 4th Y2 participating in the Little Big Sing at the Spa Bridlington and performing at the Exhibition of Work Evening 12noon American Independence Day Lunch at Crofty’s3:30pm NO THEATRE CLUB TONIGHT5:35pm Exhibition of Work Evening including5:40pm Orchestra 6:30pm Y2 Little Big Sing 7pm Y3 Recorders 7:10pm Y4 Recorders 7:20pm Y5 Recorders 7:30pm Y6 Recorders 7:40pm Choir

Tu 5th 3:40pm E Safety talk for Parents with Ade Adamson. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

Yours sincerelyMichael LoncasterHead TeacherPLEASE ALSO REFER TO THE ADVANCED DIARY DATES PUBLISHED WITHIN THE NEWSLETTER

DIARY

PLEASE REFER TO THE JUNE NEWSLETTER FOR FULL DETAILSSECTION 1 FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN CURRENTLY ATTENDING MOLESCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL.NUMBER of adult (aged 16 and over) tickets at £9 each

NUMBER of free child tickets (under 16) who are children of the adult ticket holders (1 ticket per adult unless a family of more than 3 children with at least one child at Molescroft)

NUMBER of child tickets (under 16) at £5 each

Total enclosed ............... Name ………………………………………….…

Signed ....................................Cheques to be made payable to “Friends of Molescroft Primary School”

If you wish tickets to be posted please enclose a first class stamp and write your address below, otherwise tickets will be sent home via a nominated Molescroft pupilNominate a pupil …………………………………………………………..… or address ..................................................................................................................................................................... POSTCODE ..................................

Tickets can also be purchased directly from the school office 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Tickets are £9 per adult (16 and over) and FREE for children under 16 if accompanied by an adult. One free child per adult. Those families with more than 2 children at school will also be able to have free tickets for their additional children providing two adults attend (only applies to your own children). All under 16s must be accompanied. Additional children (under 16) £5. Accompanying pre school children are free. The event is open to the local community and also to the families of older moles and their friends.

FUNKY FAMILY FUN NIGHT: BACK TO THE 80s Molescroft Primary School

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