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Weekly Updates - Week Beginning 28th November 2022

Mrs Wolfe - 25 Nov 2022

Admin/Office Update
As you will be aware, we are currently short staffed in the administrative department across the federation.
 
We thank parents for their patience whilst we undertake ongoing recruitment in this area.
 
Children in Need Fundraising Update
Our school councillors did a final count earlier in the week and we managed to raise over £250 for Children in Need!  Well done to everyone for their support and effort towards this fantastic cause.

Patronal Festival – 26th November
We have had an amazing response to the Patronal singing.  Thank you for completing the reply form sent out by Mrs Pawson. 
 
If your child is singing at the Patronal Festival, please ensure that they arrive, wearing their school jumper, no later than 10:20am.  We will meet at the stage area in the mechanics and get organised for our performance. Please note, any child attending must be accompanied by an adult.
 
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
 
Christmas Dinner & Christmas Jumper Day – 12th December
Mrs Wilcox is busy organising our Christmas dinner, which we will be enjoying on the 12th December.  Please look out for the message sent via the website today, which requests you to notify us whether or not your child would like a Christmas dinner.  If your child wishes to have a vegetarian option, please notify us in the comments box when returning your reply.
 
Please respond via the website no later than Wednesday 30th November.


We are also fundraising for Save the Children on this date and will be doing so by wearing our Christmas jumpers to school for a £1 donation.  This will also be a non-school uniform day.

Acorn & Oak Nativity – 15th December
We are really looking forward to our Nativity on the 15th December and hope that you will be able to join us.  Performances will be at 2pm and 6pm. Mrs Pawson & Miss Oates will be in touch next week with further information regarding this.

Forest School – Please Note Change of Classes
As Oak Class will now be rehearsing for their Nativity performance over the next few weeks, Cedar Class have been allocated two Forest School sessions before the end of term.  Children should arrive at school in old, comfortable clothes and wellies or trainers for this, along with waterproof trousers and coats.  Cedar pupils need to bring their school uniform to school each Friday to change into following their Forest School session. There will be no Forest School on the last day of term.

Reading for Pleasure & Reading Practice Books
We are always keen to gather pupil voice with regards to the children’s learning and curriculum.  Following our Pupil Voice meetings this week with the children we wanted to share an update regarding the different types of reading books we enjoy in school. 
 
Reading for Practice Books – these are the books that children use to practice learning how to read with decoding, their fluency and prosody.  These books could be Little Wandle scheme books, Little Wandle Rapid scheme books, or Oxford scheme books.
 
Reading for Pleasure Books – these are books that your child chooses to read independently, or have read to them – their own choice of reading material.  This could be a book from the class library, the school library, or something they are reading at home.  Pupils may take a reading for pleasure book home from school each day – we do ask that this is returned to school daily.  We will keep a record of books taken home and if not returned by the end of the school academic year we will have to ask parents to reimburse the cost of this, thank you.
 
Local Library Reading Challenge
North Yorkshire Libraries have launched an exciting Christmas Reading Challenge.
 
Children need to read 4 library books to complete the challenge and will collect small incentives along the way. A young volunteer at Harrogate Library has designed the scheme for use at libraries in North Yorkshire.
 
Libraries in the Harrogate District where you can sign up for the challenge are:
Harrogate Library
Ripon Library
Knaresborough Library
Boroughbridge Community Library
Bilton & Woodfield Community Library
Mashamshire Community Library
Nidderdale Plus Community Library
Starbeck Community Library
 
Please check the www.northyorks.gov.uk/libraries for up-to-date opening hours. You can also follow your local library on Facebook for regular updates.
 
We look forward to seeing lots of families at the library soon!
 
Please see the attached flyer.
 
Kind regards
North Yorkshire Libraries team
 
Swimming  
Swimming Lessons continue for Palm Class this half term
Children will need: 
  • Swim cap (These can be bought from the swimming baths, please send £1.00 in an envelope labelled with your child’s name)  
  • One-piece costume for girls and shorts for boys (no baggy board shorts please). 
  • Towel   
  • Goggles (optional)  
  • Long hair tied up
Please note – there will be no swimming session on 15th December.   

Carol Service, St Andrews Church – 16th December at 9:00
Save the date! More information to follow.

Message from Friends
Curries are back and the Friends are having a ‘Pop Up Curry’ on the 1st and 2nd of December. They are also planning a Christmas Raffle and Bags2school. All the money raised is given to school to help support all the children.
 
Please see the attached flyer, which outlines how you can order your curries.
 
Thanks for your support, from Friends  
 
Health & Safety Updates

Manor Court Entrance
We kindly request that parents do not park at the Manor Court entrance to school, or use this as a drop-off point or turning area for pupils brought to school by car.
 
To explain the reasoning behind this request, which some of our newer families may not be aware of -  when the school footpath to Manor Court was created back in 2010, part of the planning permission stated that the access to Manor Court was foot access only. 
 
We encourage our pupils to walk to school whenever possible and work closely with the residents of Manor Court to ensure the safety of our pupils and the residents of the village.  Thank you in advance for adhering to this and helping us keep our pupils and community safe.
 
Immunisation Update
Dear Parent/Carer, 
 
The school age immunisation team have visited your school. If your child was absent on the day the following clinics are available for you to book via the link sent from the team
 
 
Tuesday 29/11/22  15.00pm -16.30pm  Thirsk Children’s Centre  Hambleton Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1SL 
APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
Wednesday 
30/11/22 
15.30pm -17.30pm  Skipton Hospital  Skipton General Hospital, Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2RJ 
APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
Tuesday 
06/12/22 
15.30pm - 17.30pm  Lythe Fire Station - Whitby  Lythe Bank, Lythe, North Yorkshire, YO21 3RT    APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
Wednesday 
07/12/22 
15.30pm -17.30pm  Scarborough Fire Station  13-15 North Marine Road, Scarborough YO11 7EY    APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
Friday 
09/12/22 
15.30pm -17.30pm  Ripon MIU  Firby Lane, Ripon, HG4 2PR 
APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
Tuesday 13/12/22  15.00pm – 16.30pm   Thirsk Children’s Centre  Hambleton Place, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1SL 
APPOINTMENT ONLY 
 
 
If you did not complete the consent form but would still like your child to be vaccinated the following clinics are available, as drop in: 
 
Monday 21/11/22  15:00pm - 17.30pm  Richmond Friary   Richmond Friary, 9 Queen’s Road, Richmond, DL10 4AJ 
 
Thursday 24/11/22  15.30pm - 18:00pm  Rawcliffe Pavilion - York  St Mark's Grove, York, YO30 5TS  
 
Saturday 26/11/22  10.30am -15:00pm  Redhall Community Centre  Headingley Crescent, Darlington DL1 2ST 
 
Saturday 26/11/22  10:00am -14:00pm  Everyone Active - Scarborough  Ashburn Road, Off Valley Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW 
 
Wednesday 30/11/22  15.00pm – 16.30pm  Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub  Stockwell Avenue, Knaresborough, HG5 0LG 
 
Saturday 3/12/22  10.00am - 12.00pm  Guisborough Library  Guisborough Library, 90 Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6AP 
 
Thursday 15/12/22  15.30pm-18:00pm  Rawcliffe Pavilion - York  St Mark's Grove, York YO30 5TS  
 
Monday 19/12/22   
9.30am-13.30pm 
Richmond Friary   Richmond Friary, 9 Queen’s Road, Richmond DL10 4AJ 
 
If none of these are suitable but you would be able to attend one of the bookable clinics above, please contact our consent team on 0300 003 2554 and press OPTION 1. 
 
If you have not consented, you can drop into the clinics and we will take consent and vaccinate. 
 
Best wishes, 
 
Helen Harvey 
Service Manager 
School Age Immunisation Service 
 
School Age Immunisation Service – North Yorkshire, York, Durham, Darlington & Teesside
Contact: 0300 003 2554    Email: hdft.sais@nhs.net


Safeguarding, Mental health and Wellbeing Updates

This May Help...
This May Help has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about their child’s mental health. Click here to access the website: https://thismayhelp.me/ 
The subjects covered on this website have been chosen by families and young people who have gone through their own mental health challenges. What helped them may also help you. The films offer advice across six main subject areas, with ten additional films offering supporting information. The films can be viewed in any order at any time. Each film has a dedicated page where you’ll also find helpful advice and links to other resources.
 
Solihull Approach online parenting courses are FREE for all North Yorkshire parents, carers and foster carers
Visit the website: www.inourplace.co.uk and add the access code NYFAMILIES
 
Courses include: Understanding your baby, Understanding your Child, Understanding your child with additional needs, Understanding your teenager and Understanding your child’s mental health.

The Kirkby Team 

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