Newsletters

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’.
 
A MESSAGE FROM MRS TAYLOR
What an end to the term; we have said goodbye to our lovely year six children and I think the children are ready for a rest after a very busy year.
I just want to take this opportunity to thank parents for all your support over the year and to say well done to the children for all their hard work and for the successes they have achieved this year.
I hope you all have a fun filled (and hopefully sunshine filled) summer.
We look forward to welcoming you all back to school Tuesday 2nd September 2025. Just a reminder, there will also be the opportunity to drop in on the Monday 1st September at 3pm to see your child’s new classroom ready for the start of term. 
Have a lovely holiday!
Mrs Taylor
 
AND A HUGE THANK YOU…
…from all the staff to our lovely families for all your well wishes and goodies for the staffroom, which have kept us all going during this last week or two!  We would also like to wish everyone a wonderful summer and we shall look forward to hearing about all the children’s adventures on their return in September.
 
Y2 DICTIONARIES
The Y2s were delighted to receive their Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries from the Rotary Club of Ripon Rowels.  They have already used them at school and have now brought them home to help with any homework.
 
PARENT PACKS
Parent packs will be coming home today with important policies and copies of school contact and medical information.  Please check over this information that we hold on record for you and your child.  If this needs to be updated, please do so by hand and return to school in the new academic year. 
Please do not confuse these with the Bewerley Park information which is also coming home today.
 
MSA ROLE
We have a vacancy for a Mealtime Supervisor for the coming academic year.  This role would suit someone in the community who is looking for some part-time work in a school environment. For more information, please email admin@west-tanfield.n-yorks.sch.uk or give us a call on 01677 470329.  Please spread the word.
 
CLUBS and WRAPAROUND CARE
Just a reminder that booking forms for Breakfast Club and after-school childcare can be found on our school website under the Parents tab.  Click below to access:
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Please can requests for general wraparound care be submitted by Tuesday 2^nd September.  Once we know the numbers for this, we shall be able to open up places for the enrichment clubs, depending on capacity.
 
Reminders…
 
PARENTPAY
Many thanks to all those who have settled their ParentPay accounts in time for the end of the school year.  Please can all outstanding amounts on ParentPay be cleared as soon as possible.  If you have any issues relating to ParentPay, we would be grateful if you would contact us today so that these can be resolved before the end of term.
 
END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS
Just a reminder that school closes early today at 2pm.
 
NY MUSIC TUITION
Just a reminder that small group or individual tuition is available via the North Yorkshire Music Service. Click on the link below for further information:
https://northyorks.eepos.fi/#/forms/1

News from the wider community

WEST TANFIELD TENNIS CLUB
West Tanfield Tennis Club would like to offer children at St Nicholas Primary School the opportunity to play tennis, at no charge, on Friday afternoons during the school holidays. We intend to open the courts from 2.00 to 4.00pm on Friday afternoons, from the 25th of July until the 29th of August. The arrangement is that children can play providing they come with a parent/adult who will be responsible for their children’s behaviour whilst they are at the club. This year the club will provide coaching of the children whilst they are on the court. Also, children may bring a brother, sister or relative who is under twelve but who does not attend St Nicholas School. Should more turn up than there is court space then the coach will rotate the children as appropriate.
Rackets for the children will be provided by school and the club will provide tennis balls.
 
FLORA’S EXPLORERS HOLIDAY CLUB
  -Holiday Club Floras Explorers-.pdf-  

 


SI ACTIVITY CAMP


FREE DAYS OUT IN YORKSHIRE
Free Days Out in Yorkshire - Yorkshire Tots to Teens

FREE OR LOW COST ACTIVITIES
  -Summer Activities 2025 FREE or low cost Harrogate District.pdf-  

ACTIVITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE OR THOSE WITH SEND
  -Activities for disabled people and those who have special educational needs.pdf-  

SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Summer Reading Challenge | North Yorkshire Council
 
SUMMER FUNFEST
Free activities for children and young people from 11^th – 13^th August.  Find out more at:
www.ripontogether.com

 
 
FREE Family Summer Days at Harewood House!
Friday 25th July
We are excited to announce our upcoming family summer days at Harewood House
Friday 25th July
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1483501144859...
Tuesday 05th August
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1483649909819...
Sunday 31st August
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1483654583799...
For more information on this fantastic offering and to reserve your family's FREE place, please follow the Eventbrite links above 
 

Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
Staying safe online in the summer holidays - UK Safer Internet Centre