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Feliz Año Nuevo Bonne AnnéeDear Parents, Carers, Governors, Friends, Staff and PupilsWelcome back. I do hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I also hope you have all enjoyed the range of Christmas experiences which were provided. I am very grateful to the entire team and the Friends Association for a most memorable end of the year.It seems a long time ago since the Christmas Tree Assembly which launched Christmas for our children. I certainly hope we created the magic of Christmas for them all. Christmas time as a primary child is unique and I’ve always wanted it to be special in the children’s hearts and memories, a gift they will wish to pass on to the next generation.

Thank you all for your encouragement and engagement with the array of seasonal activities. Thank you for all your support and goodwill messages to the team. The cards and gifts are not expected but as always you are so generous and kind. Most of all thank you for your understanding and patience, hopefully safe in the knowledge that the only thing we all want is the best for your children.

We look forward to an exciting 2016. Schools are being challenged more than ever to reach an ever higher bar. At times this is stressful and we must do all we can to ensure that the stress isn’t felt by the children.

But nor should we underestimate them. When we witnessed the performance of Cats I was reminded once again, that what can seem a dream can become reality. In the Minster 200 pupils organised and conducted themselves with absolute professionalism and coordination and without a rehearsal. Together we shall achieve what is required of us.As is tradition, we shall be hosting our own International Festival in February and details will be announced in the next newsletter. Please do note however that Thursday 11th February is the big International Festival night; a date for your diary.

JANUARY NEWS

This  newsle*er  is  posted  on  the  

website:  www.molescro5pri

mary.netFrom  the  website  it  is  possible  to  click  on  the  SCHOOL  BLOG  which  is  an  

online  photographic  diary  of  life  at  the  

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Congratulations to the pupils for an amazing fund raising total of £4659.52 This is our highest on record topping the 2014 total. It is recognition of the children’s generosity and ingenuity. It is also clearly a reflection of the support and encouragement that Parents/Carers and staff have given to pupils. Each class made representations to the Pupil Council which decided on the charities to receive donations. Each will receive £629.93 and they are as follows:

Yorkshire Cancer Research UKDiabetes UKMy AwareRSPCAChildren in Need

Water AidHelp for HeroesIn addition £250 will be given to Beverley Minster.

As is so often the case, I feel very proud of the children of Molescroft Primary School and I am sure you will join me in giving them hearty congratulations for the achievement and decisions made.

“A new record; an astonishing achievement by our young people and another proud moment for the community of Molescroft”

Fabulous Charity Fundraising Result£4659.52

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Children in Need and Water Aid, just two of the charities to benefit from the generosity of the Molescroft School Community

5 meals for a fiver!Winter Warmer Special Offer

For one week only Crofty’s Restaurant is offering a special Winter Warmer Deal. As parent/carers are aware, there is already a special deal of £9.20 for five meals taken in any one week. This is a saving of £2.30 on the week. On Monday 11th January however for one week only, pupils taking a meal every day up to Friday 15th January

will only be charged £5 for 5 dinners. This is a saving of £6.50 and is equivalent to £1 per dinner. Don’t forget parent/carers and grandparents can join us for dinner any day (except Christmas Dinner and on Sporting Tournament Days) by phoning school before 10 am to book a meal. Places are limited and booking can be made up to a week in advance. Adult meals are £3.30. In addition when there is a four day week as is the case in the first week back, the charge will be only £6.90 for four days rather than the £9.20 due.

We believe our school meals are among the best in the country.

As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in bold indicate a change. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. Day Time Club Age Groups LeaderMonday 8am - 8:40am Enhancing Spanish Y5 to Y6 Mrs. Schravesande 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y6 Mrs. Bulless 12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess Beginners Mrs Coward 12:00pm - 12:35pm Spanish for Beginners Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande 12:35pm - 1:10pm Spanish for Beginners Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande 12:35pm – 1:10pm Chess Intermediate Mrs Coward 12:35pm – 1:10pm Routines Dance Y3 Mrs. BullessResumes in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30pm Girls Football Y3 - Y6 Mrs. Coward

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom.Resumes in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30pm Basketball Y5/Y6 Mr. Rowsell

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom. 3:30pm - varies Theatre Club Y4 to Y6 Mr. Loncaster

ATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLE FROM MARCH 2016Tuesday 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y5 Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm -1:10pm Routines Dance Y4 Mrs. Bulless 12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club All Mrs Norman, Mrs Hulse Please note this is a religious/faith club; in the style of a ‘Sunday School’, Parents/carers should inform the school if they wish their child not to attendNEW 12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for KS2 Y3 to Y6 Mrs. McKie 12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine Club Y6 Mrs. Koder 12:35pm – 1:10pm iPad Club Y6 Mr Britton 3:30pm - 4:30pm Table Tennis Y6 Mrs Coward 3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian Gym 4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “ “Resumes in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30pm Orienteering Y4 - Y6 Mr. Médard de Chardon

This outdoor club will run in all weathers. Changing in Miss Fullam’s classroom.Wednesday 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y2 Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm -1:10pm Routines Dance Y1 Mrs. Bulless

12.30pm – 1.00pm Choir Y3 - Y6 Mr BrittonResumes in Feb 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y3 & Y4 Mr. Williams

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom.Resumes in Feb 3:30pm – 4:30pm Football Coaching FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children to change in FOUNDATION Room. Parents may support in the room, but not go further into schoolIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.

3:30pm - 4:30pm Code Club Y4 toY6 Mr. Médard de Chardon 3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust 4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. BriceThursday 12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for beginners FY to Y2 Mrs. McKie 12 noon - 12:35 Creative Writing Club Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Hallam 12:35 - 1:05pm Creative Writing Club Y3 & Y4 Mrs. Hallam 12:35 - 1:05pm Story Time Y1 / Y2 Mr. Williams 12:30pm – 1:00pm Sewing & Knitting Y5/Y6 Mrs Coward 12:15pm - 1:10pm Gardening Club By application Mrs. Hemphill Resumes in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-Smith

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Baker’s Room. 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance Y1 & Y2 Mrs. P. Rimmer 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tennis FY to Y2 Advantage Coaching 5:15pm - 6:00pm Tennis Y3—Y4 Advantage CoachingResumes in April 3:30pm - 4:30pm Cricket Y3 to Y6 Mr. Wiles

In wet weather an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Britton’s Classroom. Friday 12:30pm – 13:00pm KS1 Maths Enrichment By invitation Mr. Atkinson 12:00pm – 12:35pm Urban Dance Y3 - Y4 BOYS Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Dance Y5 - Y6 BOYS Mrs. Bulless 12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton 12:30pm - 1:10pm Talented Artists By Invitation Mrs. Ripley

12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps Everyone Mrs. Coward 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra By invitation Mrs. Walker Resumes in Feb 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y5/Y6 Mrs. Coward

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. Rimmer

Enrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN

IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL CLASSROOM DOOR.

THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PM

CLUBS: Making More of MolescroftFROM THE WEEK COMMENCING Monday 11th January 2016All OUTDOOR after school clubs resume after the February Half term break 2016.

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R KEEPING SAFE WEEKA timely reminder

Every January in class and in assembly we focus on safety. This year we are looking again at hidden dangers encompassing the dangers on line through computer and phone. Cyber bullying and manipulation are easy traps for pupils to fall into at either end of the scale. It is so easy to underestimate the dangers that present themselves to children through on line contact and it may shock parents to know that there have been examples of pupils at this school being contacted by unknown individuals in their home and cases of cyber bullying.

Now would be a good time to look at the advice which our website links to; see the home page. It is so easy to presume all is well and protected when the reality is not.

POPPY APPEALRemembrance Gives HopeThe Royal British Legion have asked me to thank the children for the £108.41 collected through the Poppy Appeal at school.

STARTING SCHOOL IN 2016?The Application Window is closing

Do you have a child aged 3 to 4 years old? Was your child born between September 1, 2011 and August 31, 2012? If so, then he/she should start school in September 2016. You can apply for a school place online NOW using the electronic form on the council’s website:www.eastriding.gov.uk or you can get an application form from the Admissions Team. Application forms are available now. The deadline for receiving applications is January 15th 2016. You should make sure that you complete and return an application form online or a paper form to the Admissions Team at County Hall, Beverley by that date. If you have any  ques>ons  please  contact  your  local  school  or  East  Riding  of  Yorkshire  Council:  Admissions  Team  –  telephone  (01482)  392100

SOUP KITCHEN CONTINUES

From Wednesday 6th January we welcome the return of the morning soup kitchen.

Children will be selling the homemade vegetable soup every morning break from the Friends’ Garden. 30p per cup.

FAIRTRADE FRIDAY

On Fridays however we shall be selling Fairtrade Hot Chocolate at the same price in the same place. This is another suggestion from the Pupil Council.

NEW BLOGNEW RESOLUTIONIf you haven’t looked recently, please take the opportunity to look at the new look school blog. https://molescroftprimaryschool.wordpress.com/blog/

It is much fresher and has a bonus over the old one. It

is possible to download photos you like at the original resolution. I’m sure parents will like this facility.

Meanwhile if your favourite memory is on the old blog, it is still available on the website.

The school BLOG gives you a great insight to life at Molescroft Primary

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R SNOW POLICY: IMPORTANTThe following is taken from the school’s Safeguarding Policy and should prepare parents/carers for what to expect when it snows.The  school  will  only  close  without  prior  no8ce  as  a  last  resort.    The  Head  Teacher  or  his  representa8ve  will  remain  on  site  un8l  the  last  child  is  collected.

Policy in Practice

What the school does to assist in the event of icy weather conditions

It is not practical to grit the entire site, but as part of the gritting policy, safe routes round the site and across the South Playground have been identified and will be gritted before giving access to the site, thereby minimising the risks to children parents and visitors. The car park will also be gritted.

Children are not allowed to make slides on the playgrounds. Playgrounds are gritted if practical before 8:30am and when not, by morning break. At playtimes a decision as to whether children are to be allowed outside will be made by the senior teacher on duty in conjunction with a member of the Senior Management Team.

Children may not throw snowballs on the playgrounds. However if the field is covered by thick snow pupils may be allowed to play on the field in the snow, make snowman and throw snowballs. Those not wishing to throw snow (or indeed be hit by snowballs) should stay on the playgrounds. The school believes that playing in and throwing snow is part of a child’s life experiences.

In extreme cases the Headteacher may decide that there is no option but to close the school if there is presented a severe health and

safety risk. This is done by the Chair of Governors and the local radio stations will be informed. A severe Health and Safety Risk would be presented if insufficient staff could reach the school or indeed the health and safety of staff meant that they should leave early. Due to the location of the school it is expected that the school will be able to remain open. Closing a school at short notice including closing mid way through a day poses considerable difficulties for parents and will only be taken as a very last resort.

A complete heating failure in the winter and/or a loss of the water supply would however result in the school having to close.

Good communication is essential. Parents receive a copy of specific instructions during the autumn and winter months via the monthly newsletters and the website. Children have the processes explained to them in the classroom. It is expected that parents adhere to these instructions and pass all relevant information to friends and relatives who may also come to school to bring and fetch children. Parents/Carers are asked to be responsible and plan more time for their journey, suitable footwear for having to walk further, wrapping up to keep warm etc....parents should not expect to be able to park close to the school at these times! Parents and visitors are expected to use the gritted paths rather than walk across the snow and ice.

Snow Policy and Procedures - information for teaching and support staff

In the event of disruption caused by heavy snow the prime concern of the school must always be the safety of the pupils and staff.

It is expected that all staff will make every reasonable effort to undertake the journey to school. It is appreciated that the journey may take longer than normal and therefore some staff may not be

able to arrive before the normal start of school time. In the event of severe weather, a decision to close the school for day pupils will be made by 7am. The Head Teacher will contact Radio Humberside and Viking Radio to ask them to broadcast the information.

PARENTS WILL BE INFORMED BY TEXT IF THE SCHOOL IS TO CLOSE.

Updates will be posted on the Twitter section of the school’s website. www.molescroftprimary.net

In the event of the normal timetable being suspended, a programme of activities will be organised for pupils who arrive at school. Teachers and Teaching Assistants will be delegated to supervise these activities.

Rather than a full closure it is more likely that the school will remain open on a reduced capacity. In such an event, parents/carers will be asked if it is possible to make alternative arrangements for pupils. Where this is not possible the school will remain open for those who need to come to school or for those who cannot go home in the case of an unexpected early closure. As the number pupils remaining decreases, they will be moved to other classes or the hall.

The  school  will  only  close  without  prior  no8ce  as  a  last  resort.    The  Head  Teacher  or  his  representa8ve  will  remain  on  site  un8l  the  last  child  is  collected.

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R A DIRECT APPEAL TO THE PARENTS/CARERS OF MOLESCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL FROM THE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

The Local Authority has sent the following text and requested that I include it in this newsletter. I urge all parents/carers and staff to read it very carefully.This is an appeal for help from East Riding of Yorkshire Council Environmental Enforcement Team. Concerns have been raised with the Enforcement Team regarding parking on the streets around Molescroft School, particularly during drop off and pick up times.

We are increasing concerned about not only the safety of children but the needs of our local residents and effect this inconsiderate parking is having on their daily lives.

It has been reported that

- Cars are being parked too close to the school endangering children

- Cars are parking on pavements. This causes an obstruction and makes it very difficult for pedestrians, particularly the elderly and people with young children and pushchairs

- People park over residents driveways – this is unfair and inconsiderate

- Cars are being parked on verges causing damage. Damaging verges in this way is illegal. Grass verges are not designed to cope with vehicles overrunning and parking on them. During winter months the verges are often soft and soon become rutted and unsightly

Parking restrictions around a school are vital. They are there to ensure your child arrives safely at school. Current national statistics by the group “Road Safety Analysis” show that with a 500 meter radius of a school, nearly 1,200 children are injured by motorists every month in the UK. This is a shocking figure. Enough children were injured every two years to fill the KC Stadium in Hull. Is this the price we want to pay to avoid been 5 minutes late?

Local Authorities believe this is too higher price to pay and try and reduce this human cost by introducing speed restrictions and keep stationary traffic away from school entrances. These steps allow motorist to see children well in advance and at a speed were they can react quickly and safely. Also children have a clear view of the traffic and have a safer area to cross the road if necessary. Any vehicle stopped in these areas nullifies the efforts of the Authority and places all children entering or leaving the school at risk of becoming another name to be added to the list of 1,200 children injured every month.

So the next time you park or speed near a school, just ask yourself “am I endangering someone else’s child to get my child safely to school?” and “is 1,200 injuries per month a price you’re willing to pay?”

School Meals are Excellent Value.

Adult Guests for dinner.I am delighted that our meal service is so popular with not only our pupils but also with adult guests. There is however a limit to capacity for visitors. If you intend to come to school to have lunch, please do not promise your child that you are coming unless you have a definite booking reserved. We can take bookings up to a week in advance until capacity is reached. I thank you for your understanding.PUPIL DINNERS MUST BE PREPAID, no more than £2.30 will be accepted in arrears. Money must be sent to the classroom in a labelled envelope. PLEASE DO NOT SEND LOOSE MONEY. Each room has a post box through which letters and money (providing it is in a labelled sealed envelope) can be sent to the school office.

Meals are advertised on the website and there is always the salad with two wraps option.

Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have second portions.

* Please note; there are occasions e.g at Christmas, during the show week, and on sporting tournament days when it is not possible to accommodate extra adult guests at lunchtime. The same applies on the first week in September when the priority is to reestablish systems for our pupils particularly our new starters.

Con>nuing  our  Interna>onal  Journey  of  culinary  delights  “Around  the  World  on  a  Plate”  we  have  some  specials,  which  our  children  can  look  forward  to.    Two  of  these  feature  a  journey  down  under  with  Australia  Day  on  Tuesday  26th  January  2016:  Australian  BBQ  Style  Snags  and  Fries  (sausages  in  rolls)    followed  by  

Australian  Lamington  Pudding

We  shall  also  be  having  a  special  menu  linked  to  our  mystery  interna>onal  loca>on  on  Friday  12th  February  2016.

On  1st  March  we  shall  of  course  be  celebra>ng  St.  David’s  Day  a  good  excuse  to  put  a  daffodil  in  the  January  news  to  remind  us  that  spring  is  on  the  way!

Anyone wishing to know the details of any allergens in any of our meals provided can get the information from the school kitchen. Please telephone the

normal school number 01482 861762 in order to be transferred.

Crofty’s RestaurantGoing Down Under

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RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch During January we will be joining in the Big Schools’ Bird Watch and getting closer to nature. Why not join us Join us and help support the RSBP by taking part in The Big Garden Bird Watch and contribute to the world’s largest wildlife survey! Full details can be found on the RSBP website.

Make your own bird cake for the garden. These bird feeders not only attract birds to your garden but they’re fun to make. These are a great way of feeding birds throughout the winter when bugs and berries are scarce. What you need: (makes several) •5 digestive biscuits

•1 cup bird seeds or peanuts

•Half a pack of lard

•Pine cones (optional)

•String (optional)

How to make the bird cakes There are several ways to make these cakes. If you’d like to hang them from a tree, you need to form the cakes around knotted string or pine cones.

To make the bird cake mixture •Crush the biscuits in a mixing bowl

using the back of a wooden spoon – and set aside.

•Do the same with the seeds or peanuts.

•Cut the lard into small pieces.

•Mix the biscuits, seeds or peanuts and the lard together in the bowl.

Take handfuls of the mixture and form into small cake shapes with your fingers. Or pack around the pine cones or string.

Put them in the fridge to harden, then place outside ready for the birds.

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Following a request in the Parent/Carers survey 2014, I publish the advance dates as currently scheduled and remaining for 2015/16.Please be aware however that the further ahead into the future dates are, there is a chance that events may have to move due to unforeseen circumstances.

February   Mo  29th   Fairtrade  Fortnight   Mo  29th   S.T.E.M  Week  /  Presenta>on  Assembly  9th  March   Mo  29th     Professor  Brainstorm

March   Tu  1st     St.  David's  Day  &  Dinner     Su  6th   Mothers  Day   Mo  14th   COMMONWEALTH  DAY  &  Dinner     Mo  14th     3:30pm  Theatre  Club  Audi>on  night   Th  17th   St.  Patrick's  Day    lunch   Fr  18th   Sports  Relief  “  Run  A  Mole”   Fr  18th     10am  Theatre  Club  Live  Audi>on  in  Assembly   Mo  21st   10am  Create  Easter  Garden  in  Assembly   Mo  21st     3:30pm  Consulta>on  Evening.   We  23rd     FOMS  Easter  Egg  Draw   We  23rd     3:30pm  Consulta>on  Evening.   Th  24th   School  closes  for  Easter

April   Tu  12th     School  Reopens  for  Summer  Term   Mo  18th     Theatre  Club  recommences   Mo  25th   Italian  Libera>on  Day  Lunch   Tu  26th   Y3  Swimming  Programme  begins

May   Mo  2nd   May  Day  Bank  Holiday     Mo  9th   Europe  Day  Lunch   Unknown   Y6  SATS  COMMENCE   Mo  23rd   AM  Class  Photographs   Tu  24th  -­‐  Fr  27th   ENVIRONMENT  WEEK  &  Y6  RESIDENTIAL  VISIT  TO  DERBYSHIRE     Fr  27th   School  Closes  for  Half  Term  

June   Mo  6th     School  Reopens   Mo  6th     Sweden  Na>onal  Day  Lunch     We  8th   7pm  Mee>ng  for  Parents/Carers  of  children  due  to  start  school  in  SEPT  in  the  

Hall     We  10th   UEFA  Euro  Championships  to  10th  July   Fr  10th   Portuguese  Na>onal  Day  Lunch   Tu  14th   Y2  Handball  Tournament   Tu  14th   4pm  -­‐  6  pm  Induc>on  Evening  for  new  FY     We  15th   9am  –  12  noon  Y3/Y4  EURO  FOOTBALL  TOURNAMENT     We  15th   4pm  -­‐  6  pm  Induc>on  Evening  for  new  FY     Th  16th   9am  –  12  noon  Y5/Y6  EURO  FOOTBALL  TOURNAMENT   Fr  17th   Dinner  Dates  for  Sept  FY  children  (10s)  to  24th  June  AT  11:30AM   Su  19th   Fathers  Day   We  22nd   6pm  Full  Governing  Body  Mee>ng   Th  23rd   6pm  Mee>ng  for  Parents/carers  for  the  2017  RESIDENTIAL  VISIT     We  29th     Moleympics  am  KS2   Th  30th   Moleympics  am  KS1

Advance WarningDates for your diary

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July   Fr  1st   FOMS  Fun  Night   Fr  1st   Sports  Day  Reserve     Mo  4th   5:30pm  -­‐  8:00  pm  EXHIBITION  OF  WORK  EVENING     Sa  9th   1PM  TO  5PM  Soloists  rehearsal  on  stage     Su  10th   1PM  TO  5PM  Dress  Rehearsal  for  musical     We  13th   7pm  MUSICAL     Th  14th   7pm  MUSICAL   Fr  15th   7pm  MUSICAL     Tu  19th     8:50am  Special  Assembly  for  sports  awards     We  20th   8:50am  Special  Assembly  for  end  of  year  non  spor>ng  end  of  year  

presenta>ons;   Fr  22nd   10:30  am  LEAVERS  CONCERT  to  Y5  &  Parents  and  Carers  of  Y6   Fr  22nd   12:00  noon  LEAVERS  Lunch     Fr  22nd   1:45  pm  FINAL  ASSEMBLY:  Just  presenta>ons,  The  review  of  the  year,  

Behaviour  Awards  and  goodbyes.     Fr  22nd   3:20pm  Procession  of  Y6  pupils  applauded  out  of  the  school  by  other  pupils.  

Advance WarningDates for your diary

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NEW FRENCH CLUB

Designed for KS2 children.A  new  Key  Stage  2  French  Club  will  commence  at  Molescro5  Primary  School  in  January  2016.  

Our  Junior  Club  programme  is  designed  specifically  for  children  in  KS2,  and  offers  a  fun,  topic  based  approach  to  language  learning.  The  sessions  are  fun  and  interac>ve,  offering  the  ideal  environment  for  children  to  learn  French.  

The  sessions  are  not  only  great  fun  for  the  children,  but  will  also  help  them  with  learning  French  at  school.    If  your  child  currently  learns  Spanish  at  school,  then  the  French  sessions  will  help  to  give  them  a  firm  basic  understanding  of  another  language,  which  may  be  helpful  when  they  start  secondary  school.  

The  sessions  will  take  place  at  school  on  a  Tuesday  lunch>me  (12:30pm-­‐1:15pm),  commencing  Tuesday  12th  January  2016.  

Bookings  take  place  on  a  half-­‐termly  basis,  at  a  cost  of  £3.50  per  week,  payable  in  advance  for  each  half  term.  

If  you  would  like  your  child  to  take  part  in  these  sessions,  please  sign  up  at:  www.clubenrolment.com/

Frenchtas8cDawn

If  you  have  any  problems  with  the  sign  up  process,  please  feel  free  to  contact  Dawn  (contact  details  below).    Places  are  limited  and  will  be  allocated  on  a  first  come  first  served  basis.  

For  more  informa>on  about  Frenchtas>c,  please  see  the  website:  www.frenchtas>c.co.uk  or  my  Facebook  page:  www.facebook.com/Frenchtas>cDawn  

If  you  have  any  ques>ons  about  the  sessions,  please  feel  free  to  contact  Dawn  via  email  at  dawn@frenchtas>c.co.uk  or  by  phone  on  07890  663970

Dawn  McKieFrenchtas>c  Tutor

PLEASE  NOTE  THE  THURSDAY  MORNING  CLUB  FOR  FY  TO  Y2  IS  CLOSING  IN  ORDER  TO  MERGE  WITH  THE  SAME  CLUB  THAT  MEETS  ON  THURSDAY  LUNCHTIMES  FROM  12:30  to  1:15pm.

Now every child has the opportunity to learn two languages at Molescroft Primary School.

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JANUARY

Tues 5th STAYING SAFE FORTNIGHTWed 6th 3:15pm FOMS Second Hand Uniform SaleThurs 7th Y1 to visit Hull Truck Theatre to see Sleeping BeautyMon 11th School Clubs RecommenceMon 11th 5 meals for £5 week at Crofty’s RestaurantFr 15th Scooter Training for Y3Fr 15th Closing date for applications for FY places September 2016Tues 19th 3:45pm D.I.E.D.RE. Committee 6:00pm Friends Association Committee MeetingWed 20th 3:45pm B.A.H.L.O.W Committee MeetingMon 25th 5:30pm Governor Health & Safety / Premises Committee 6:30pm Governor Finance & Personnel CommitteeFri 16th 1:00pm Green Team MeetingMon 19th 3:45pm D.I.E.D.R.E. CommitteeTues 20th 3:45pm B.A.H.L.O.W. CommitteeMon 25th Launch of the International Festival 2016Tues 26th 12 noon Australia Day Lunch at Crofty’sWed 27th 10:15am Holocaust Memorial Assembly 5:00pm Parish Centre Committee

FEBRUARY: ADVANCE NOTICEMon 1st 6pm Governor Curriculum & Quality Assurance CommitteeTues 2nd 4pm Dodgeball Tournament at Longcroft Y4 to Y6Mon 8th Chinese New Year: Year of the MonkeyThurs 11th 5:30pm INTERNATIONAL EVENING Note no Zumba and no Tennis tonightFri 12th 12 noon Special International Lunch celebrating our focus country 3:30pm School Closes for Half TermMon 22nd 8:50am School reopensThurs 25th 4pm Boccia Tournament at Longcroft Year 4 to 6Fri 26th Announcement of the Theatre Club production 2016Mon 29th Launch of S.T.E.M Week at Molescroft (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) and the return of Professor Brainstorm

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING FOR ADMISSION IN 2016/17 IS 15th JANUARY 2016

Yours sincerelyMichael Loncaster

Head Teacher

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