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We believe that our children should have the aspiration and opportunity to ‘Live life in all its fullness’ and ‘Shine like stars in the sky’.


VE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Hopefully, John – our young evacuee scarecrow, hasn’t given you too much of a fright as you have come around the corner into school this morning!  Many thanks to Mrs Lancaster and the children at after-school club who worked together to create him.  He could still do with perhaps an old-fashioned cap and suitcase, especially as the temperatures are due to be a little cooler next week.  If anyone is able to loan any items to enhance his appearance and make him even more authentic, just let us know.  We are all looking forward to marking VE Day next week, both in and out of school.  Please see ‘Community News’ below for more details.

RIVER STUDIES
We are delighted that, thanks to National Lottery players, we shall be welcoming volunteers from the Yorkshire Dales River Trust on Tuesday to work with the children in KS2. The visit is free of charge, made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  This field trip will cover the Geography programme of study, looking at the water cycle, the journey of a river, the physical characteristics and features of rivers and their key processes, and an exploration of freshwater ecosystems through studying the freshwater invertebrates. The second activity will also address Science: Living things and their habitats, and the use of simple identification keys, using our freshwater invertebrates sample.   We’ll let you know how it goes!

Reminders…
UNIFORM
As we start the summer term, we have had a few queries about uniform and we know that the sudden warmer weather has caught out a few families, especially with footwear as we swap from boots to shoes!  Please take a look the school uniform page under the ‘Parent’ tab on the school website for details.  School shoes should be black and trainers and joggers/leggings should only be worn for PE please.  It is always useful to keep PE kit in school throughout the week, especially in the summer term.  We have also reminded children that jewellery should not be worn at school, with the exception of plain stud earrings.  These MUST be removed for PE lessons.  We kindly request that any children thinking of having their ears pierced wait until the beginning of the 6-week summer holiday.  Thank you.
And with uniform in mind…
       
Message from the friends
The Friends of St Nicholas School have lots of preloved uniform for sale, including shorts and summer dresses for the summer term.  Items are 50p each or £1 for jumpers and coats. Please see the Friends of St Nicholas School Facebook page for more details and send a message to Jen Whitehouse on 07824 355024 if you'd like anything.
 
 
News from the wider community


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1st - 12th May
Scarecrow trail… Big call out to everybody for 1940’s / 50’s themed
scarecrows, you can draw inspiration from anything relevant to this period not
necessarily WWll related. The trail will cover a smaller area central to the
village to make accessibility easier for all ages. Prizes for 1st to 3rd place.
Plenty of areas will be free for those living outside of the scarecrow trail area,
book your preferred tree, hidden corner or bus stop for example by contacting:
Lynette Welford 07791 020694 or at the Village shop.
 
Thursday 8th May
7pm Service at the church to commemorate and reflect, the choir will lead us
in the official hymn “I vow to thee my country”. Join us afterwards at the Bruce
arms event field where beef stew, dumplings and beverages will be available to
purchase. Outside bar, wartime trivia quiz with the event ending at 8.30pm as
Hugh Gillies pipes in the lighting of the beacon.
 
Saturday 10th May
“The Big village Street Party” a traditional street party for all ages. Dressing in
the 1940’s / 50’s theme is positively encouraged with special prizes to the best
dressed adults and children. Alongside traditional children’s games and face
paintng there is a Punch & Judy Show and a Magician. Please provide your
own food and drinks. In adverse weather conditions the party will move to the
Village Hall. Tables may be reserved by contacting:
Sarah Pybus on 07503 153503 or at the Village Shop
THESE EVENTS ARE FREE BUT DONATIONS ON THE DAY
WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED

Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
Where possible and when needed, please apply sun cream prior to children coming to school.  Many thanks.