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