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’.
 
COOKERY IN ASTEROIDS
We are very grateful to Mrs Brassington, who has offered to return to lead some more of her popular cookery sessions with the older children.  Asteroids will be working in small groups with Mrs Brassington on Wednesday afternoons, starting with cottage pie.  We are looking forward to the delicious smell of cooking wafting around school!
 
NETBALL @ OUTWOOD
We would like to wish our Y5/6 team lots of luck for their Netball event at Outwood on Tuesday morning with Mrs Johnson.
 
HARVEST FESTIVAL
Our harvest service will take place in St Nicholas Church on Thursday 9^th October at 2.30pm.   This year, we shall be supporting the Salvation Army Food Bank in Ripon and St Michael’s Hospice Charity Shop.  If you would like to donate items for the food bank, please consider the following:
We welcome donations and really appreciate support for our foodbank. Please note we can only accept items which are in date.
We are always grateful for:
•    Long life milk
•    Rice pouches (plain microwave rice preferred)
•    Tinned meat (eg stewed beef in gravy, mince in gravy, tinned ham, corned beef, hot dogs, meatballs)
•    Tinned carrots
•    Pasta sauce
•    Rice pudding
•    Custard
•    Biscuits
•    Washing powder / gel pods
•    Toiletries – such as sanitary products, toilet rolls, shampoo, soap, body sprays, toothbrushes
•    Nappies (sizes 5 and 6) and baby wipes
•    Cleaning products – such as antibacterial spray, toilet cleaner (NOT bleach), multi-purpose cleaner
Thank you for your kindness. 
Alternatively, you may prefer to give a monetary donation which your child can bring in an envelope, marked “Harvest Donation” to bring with them to church on the day.

FOREST SCHOOL
It will be the turn of Asteroids (Y3-6) to head down to the forest next Friday.  Children should come to school dressed in their Forest School kit and will then change into PE kits for the afternoon sessions.
 
WORD OF THE WEEK
To help children develop their vocabulary and a love of words, a focus ‘word of the week’ is introduced each week for the children to investigate.  This week’s word is: The children are encouraged to find out what the word means and perhaps use it in a sentence or explore its etymology.  Their efforts are then displayed in the hall.  Although aimed more at the KS2 children, everyone is welcome to join in.
 
Coming Up…
 
FRIENDS PTA GROUP NEWS
🎬 Grab your ticket and join us for a fun-filled movie night on Thursday, 16^th October, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM! 🍿 For just £5 per child, they can support the school and enjoy the film, while munching on some popcorn. 
New for this year - we will be showing two films in separate rooms: Adams Family (2019) in the main hall, and Toy Story of Terror/less spooky cartoons in Rocket class for the younger ones.   A tuck shop will be available with sweets and fruit to purchase!💥 Don't miss out—secure your spot by completing payment and consent through Parent Pay next week! 🎉  
Please note that Nursery children must be accompanied by an adult.
 
JAM MESSY CHURCH
Our next session will be held in the school hall on Monday 20^th October 3.30-5pm.  More details to follow…
 
PARENT CONSULTATIONS
Tuesday 21^st October 1pm onwards.  Details on how to book a slot will follow shortly…

News from the wider community
 
BABY GROUP  
AUTUMN ROCK CLIMBING
May be of particular to those who got a taste for climbing whilst at Bewerley Park…  
Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
 
NSPCC SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Whatever family life brings, the NSPCC are here to help on a range of topics including early parenting, separation and divorce, staying safe online and much more.  Click on the link below for more information:
Parents' leaflets | NSPCC Learning