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£5391.43 to support children’s charities Dear 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 2020. As is tradition, we shall be hosting our own International Festival in February and details will be announced in an early February newsletter. Please do note however that Thursday 13th February 2020 is the big International Festival night; a date for your diary.

The final event of 2019 was our Grand Assembly Party at which we announced the Charity Fundraising total and the children’s chosen charities.Congratulations to the pupils for an amazing fund raising total of £5391.43, £304.01 more than last year’s record, and therefore a new record. It is an astonishing total particularly when finances are so tight. It is recognition of the children’s generosity and ingenuity, but it is also clearly a reflection of the generosity of the children’s families and the support and encouragement that Parents/Carers and staff have given to pupils. The pupils raised the money and through their class councils made representations for the Pupil Council. The charities they have chosen to support are:

RSPCA,Children in Need,Save the Children, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Age UK,Olivia’s Vision,Cancer Research. I think they are an excellent choice, diverse and wide reaching for causes here at home and internationally. A true reflection of their community spirit. As always we give an amount to Beverley Minster which pays for their work in the community, this is £330. Each of the chosen charities will receive £723.06. 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.

So onwards and upwards we head into another exciting year and decade and Molescroft Primary School will endeavour to provide some exciting moments and surprises for all our families.

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R GOVERNOR REPORT: Brian StillingsAlthough no longer required, the Governing Body has for years continued to publish an Annual Report. In 2020 this report is being published in “bite sized” chunks in the Monthly Newsletter. This month Brian Stillings has a report on the development of Modern Foreign Languages. Modern foreign languages continues to have a high priority in the school. Leaders and teachers make sure that pupils from the start of school either learn French or Spanish. Leaders explained that the statutory requirements in the National Curriculum for the teaching of languages is to cover the following: Teaching may be of any modern or ancient foreign language and should focus on enabling pupils to make substantial progress in one language. The teaching should provide an appropriate balance of spoken and written language and should lay the foundations for further foreign language teaching at key stage 3. It should enable pupils to understand and communicate ideas, facts and feelings in speech and writing, focused on familiar and routine matters, using their knowledge of phonology, grammatical structures and vocabulary.

The requirement is for a language to be learnt from Key stage 2 (Years 3 to Year 6). Leaders and teachers exceed this requirement by teaching languages to pupils at Molescroft from the very start of school.

The languages leader (Mrs Henderson-Tucker) has worked with the Local Authority to train teachers across the county to improve teaching of languages. Many schools are at different stages of teaching pupils an additional language. Mrs Henderson-Tucker has used her expertise to set up a website which supports teachers with resources and ideas to teach French and Spanish. Mrs Henderson-Tucker has reported that the feedback from the training events has been very popular. The training has helped schools to improve their language provision.

STARTING SCHOOL IN 2020? The Application Window is now open.

Do you have a child aged 3 to 4 years old? Was your child born between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016? If so, then he/she should start school in September 2020. You can apply for a school place online NOW using the electronic form on the council’s website: www.eastriding.gov.uk . The deadline for receiving applications is January 15th, 2020. You should make sure that you complete and return an application form online by that date. If you have any questions please contact the school or East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Admissions Team – telephone (01482) 392130

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING FOR APPLYING FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES

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SNOW POLICY: IMPORTANT The 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 notice as a last resort. The Head Teacher or his representative will remain on site until 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 done, the Chair of

Governors will be informed and parents via text message. 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 pupils will be made by 7am. The Head Teacher will make arrangements for PARENTS TO 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 notice as a last resort. The Head Teacher or his representative will remain on site until the last child is collected.

Continuing our International Journey of culinary delights “Around the World on a Plate” we have some specials, which our children can look forward to.

Mo 27th January Chinese New YearSweet and Sour Chicken with Noodles followed by Jelly and FruitTh 6th February New Zealand DayNew Zealand Burger and Chips followed by Kiwi Fruit and Ice CreamFr 14th February Special Meal at Crofty’s celebrating our International Festival To be announced!

Meals are advertised on the website and there is usually the salad with two wraps and jacket potato options. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad, can have second

portions and ask for more.

Meals served at Crofty’s Restaurant, Breakfast Club and Afternoon Tea Club contain allergens. We follow good hygiene practices in our kitchen; however whilst a dish

may not identify a specific allergen as an actual ingredient, due to the wide range of ingredients used in our kitchen, foods may be at risk of cross contamination by other ingredients. 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 01482861762 in order to be transferred.

School Meals are Excellent Value.Any Parent/Carer or Grandparent who would like to come to school and enjoy dinner with their children is welcome to do so. Just telephone the office before 10:00 am. on or before the school day* to reserve a meal. Please bring photo ID with you. Adult meals cost £3.50. A child’s meal costs £2.50. (A full week offer of £10 is available.) It is excellent value, and by educating children away from a diet of crisps and processed food we are together building a lifetime of good eating habits and healthy hearts. DINNERS MUST BE PREPAID, no more than £2.50 will be accepted in arrears. Money can either be paid on line at School Money or 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 and the Jacket Potato with a range of fillings. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have Second portions. Year 5&6 pupils may have a larger portion of the advertised main hot meal.

* 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 for the first five school days in September when the priority is to reestablish systems for our pupils particularly our new starters.

Crofty’s Restaurant Around the World on a Plate

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R KEVIN’S DIARY It’s a school dog’s Life

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful festive break. I had a lovely time with my family going on lots of long walks and playing in the park. I met a few of you at the park and you helped throw my ball for me to chase.

I was spoilt at Christmas and got lots of new toys. I got a new toy to play with when out for a walk/run and got some toys to keep me entertained whilst in Mrs. Jameson’s office.

This year I got used to all the festivities and learnt that I shouldn’t steal baubles off the Christmas tree. I enjoyed Christmas day as I got some turkey and some sausages in my lunch as a treat.

I am looking forward to seeing you all and hope you all have a fantastic start to the year. 

Even Kev’ enjoys his Christmas Dinner and has a Christmas Jumper.

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Our Partnership Moles We are extremely grateful to our Business and Community Partners who are working with us to provide the best education, facilities and experiences for our pupils.

If you would like to find out more about becoming one of our Partnership Moles please contact: molescroft.primary@eastriding.gov.uk

Thank you

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R CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING: Monday 13th January 2020

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 italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. (CODE) indicates the location of/changing for club e.g Y5SG = Y5 room Mrs. Grainger / (Y6JW) = Y6 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club and location/changing Age Groups LeaderDaily

12:30pm - 1:00pm Lego Therapy (IC) (by invitation) Miss Monaghan/Mrs. ClarkMonday RETURNS IN FEB 12 noon - 12:35pm Netball (Y2KS) Y3 Y4 Miss Spencer

12 noon - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y5SM) Y6 Miss Cording12 noon – 12:30pm Chess (Y6JW) KS2 all levels Mr. Williams

ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCHIn light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel

12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (FY) Y1 Miss Hakner12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y2SP) Y2 Miss Power12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y5SM) Y5 Miss Cording 3:30pm - 4:30pm Book Cafe with Hot Chocolate (hall) Y3 4 5 & 6 Mr. Britton

RETURNS IN MARCH 3:30pm - varies Theatre Club (see schedule) Y4 to Y6 Mr. LoncasterATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLE from MARCH 2020.

Tuesday 12 noon - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y3 MW) Y3 Miss Cording12 noon - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y3 EW) Y3 / Y4 Boys only Mrs. Bulless12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine, Knitting and Sewing Club (Y4SM) Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Koder & Mrs. Fisher12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y4 CC/BC) Y4 CC/BC Class Miss Cording12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y4 SHT) Y4 SHT Class Mrs. Bulless

RETURNS IN FEB 12:30 - 1:10pm Basketball (Y5BR)(Y4 SHT) Y4/Y5/Y6 boys and girls Mr. Rowsell ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towelAut & Spr Terms 12:30pm - 1:00pm Craft Club (Y3 EW) Y2 ONLY Miss Wright, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Whincup

12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club (FY) All Mrs HulsePlease 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 attend

RETURNS IN FEB TUESDAY IS MOLESCROFT SOCCER ACADEMY CREATING TEAMS3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys and Girls Football Y3 to Y6 Mr. Morton, Miss Wright, Mr. Trowsdale

Boys change in Mr. Morton’s Room, Girls change in Miss Wright’s RoomIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Morton’s room

AFTER 1/2 TERM 3:30pm - 4:30pm S.T.E.M CLUB (Y4BC) Y5/Y6 Mrs.CameronBY APPLICATION

3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian Gym 4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “

Wednesday12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic next steps (FY) Y2 to Y6 Mrs. McKie12.30pm – 1.00pm CHRISTMAS Choir (Y6MB) Y3 - Y6 Mr. Britton / Mrs. Cameron/ Mrs. Walker

RETURNS IN APRIL WEDNESDAY IS TIGERS TRUST SPORTS ACADEMY 11:55 - 12:40pm Handball (Y2KS) Y1/Y2/Y3 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children change in their own classrooms at 11:55, then take clothes to Miss Spencer’s Class at 12 noonON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel RETURNS IN APRIL 12:30 - 1:15pm Hockey (Y3MW) (Y3EW) Y4/Y5/Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children go for an early lunch then change straight after lunch in Mr, Wood’s and Miss Wright’s Rooms.ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton (own classrooms) Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

RETURNS IN APRIL 3:30pm – 4:20pm Football Coaching (FY) FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust Children to change in own classrooms from 3:10pm. Parents are no longer required to help the children change.In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.

RETURNS IN APRIL3:30pm – 4:20pm Cricket (Y5BR) Y4 TO Y6 Tigers Sport Ed TrustIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Spencer’s classroom. Members

to go to change straight from assembly in their own classrooms then take clothes to Mr. Rowsell’s Room.4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls (PC) Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. Brice

RETURNS IN FEB 3:30pm - 4:30pmTable Tennis (Atrium/North Playground) Y6 Mr. TrowsdalePLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS IS THE SCHOOL FOYER and THE FOUNDATION STAGE

COURTYARD. CHILDREN WILL LEAVE CLUBS VIA THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD.AFTER 4:15PM THERE IS NO ACCESS FROM THE SCHOOL RECEPTION INTO THE SCHOOL.

ADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA THE SOUTH GATE ONTO THE CUL DE SACStaff will unlock the gates to enable an exit.

To spectate at clubs, adults must be on site at the start of the club. Access is not available after the club has begun.

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. (CODE) indicates the location of incl. changing for the club e.g Y5SG= Y5 room Mrs. Grainger / (Y6JW) = Y6 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club and location/changing Age Groups LeaderThursday

12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for beginners (FY) FY to Y2 Mrs. McKie Returns in June 12:30pm - 1:15pm Table Tennis (KS2 Playground) Y6 Mr. TrowsdaleReturn in Feb12:30pm - 1:00pm Fun on the MUGA Foundation & Y1 SC& Y6 VolunteersReturn in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club (Y6JW) Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-Smith

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Williams’ Room 3:30pm - 5:00pm Enthusiastic Artists (Y3EW) Y5/Y6 Mrs. Ripley3:30pm - 4:30pm S.T.E.M CLUB (Y4BC) Y3/Y4 Mrs. Crofts

BY APPLICATION 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance (Y1 JT) Y1 & Y2 Mrs. P. Rimmer4:30pm - 5:15pm Tennis (Parish Centre) FY to Y2 Advantage Coaching 5:15pm - 6:00pm Tennis (Parish Centre) Y3—Y4 Advantage Coaching

Friday 12:00 - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y5 SM) Y5 boys Miss Cording 12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y5 SM) Y6 boys Miss Cording

Return in Feb12:00pm - 12:35pm Gardening Club Y4 Mrs. Goff 12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar (Y6MB) Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton

Return in Feb12:30pm - 1:00pm Fun on the MUGA Foundation & Y1 FY Team & Y6 Volunteers12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps (Y5SG) Everyone Mrs. Whincup 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra (Hall) By invitation Mrs. Walker 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance (Own Classrooms) Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. Rimmer

PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS IS THE SCHOOL FOYER and THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD. CHILDREN WILL LEAVE CLUBS VIA THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD.

AFTER 4:15PM THERE IS NO ACCESS FROM THE SCHOOL RECEPTION INTO THE SCHOOL.ADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA THE SOUTH GATE

ONTO THE CUL DE SACStaff will unlock the gates to enable an exit. To spectate at clubs, adults must be on site at the start of

the club. Access is not available after the club has begun.PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR

BOYS AND GIRLS URBAN/ROUTINES DANCE AT LUNCHTIMES

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING: Monday 13th January 2020

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SOUP KITCHEN RETURNS On sale Morning Break

From Monday 13th January 2020, 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.

Milk Shakes continue to be available at Lunch Times

IN ADDITION following a special request, yoghurts are also to be available every morning break also for 30p

HOT & HEARTY OUR VEGETABLE SOUP MORNING WARMER

Sports Mole Moles Make a Splash!

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On Tuesday 3rd December twelve children from years 3 to 6 took part in the annual swimming tournament held at Beverley Leisure Centre. There were 7 schools competing in the tournament from across the East Riding including Keldmarsh, Walkington, Minster, Cherry Burton, St Nicholas and St Johns.

Henry K-H and Edward D started off the morning’s events with 1 length backstroke which they both swam with confidence. Both boys made it to the final of this event and earned well-respected 6th and 7th places. Following the fantastic swims from the boys, it was the girls backstroke event. Florence K and Jessica M stormed through their heats, both earning a place in the final. The final was a tough one and with a nail-biting finish, Jessica touched into 1st place earning herself our first medal of the tournament in a time of 19.46 seconds. Jessica was followed closely by Florence who finished in a fantastic 5th place.

Ben T and Edgar S were next, competing in the 1 length breaststroke event. They both swam with determination and finished well. Ben managed to secure a place in the final for this event and finished in a fantastic 3rd place in a time of 28.11seconds. Penny C and Ella B had a tough act to follow as they prepared for their breaststroke event. They did not disappoint and had terrific swims with Ella managing to secure a place in the final with well-earned 7th place.

Marcus L and Charlie W were up next in the 1 length front crawl, both gritting their teeth down the pool to the finish. Both boys secured places in the final with 4th and 8th places. Olivia M and Caitlyn followed earning themselves spots in the finals and finishing in brilliant 4th and 6th places.

There was some tough competition and the points were beginning to add up. The last individual race was the 2 lengths freestyle. Henry and Edward

were ready to swim again and Edward secured a spot in the final finishing in 6th place. The girls followed with Florence and Jessica securing a well-earned 4th and 7th place in the finals.

It was now time for the relays; it was all to swim for! The first relay was the 4x1 length freestyle where Marcus, Ben, Charlie and Edgar were competing. There were some tough and much older competitors and by the third leg the team was in 4th place. Ben set off on the last leg and sped down the pool with ease overtaking two swimmers to secure an amazing 2nd place! The girls followed with Olivia, Caitlyn, Penny and Ella whom all swam fantastically to secure a superb 3rd place.

Only two more events to go and the points were racking up. The next event was the 4x1 length mixed medley relay. The team of Henry, Jessica, Florence and Edward had a magnificent race and demonstrated their competitive nature and managed an outstanding 2nd place!

The last race was the 4x2 lengths mixed freestyle relay, it had been a long morning but the swimmers were still eager to race. Edgar, Ben, Caitlyn and Ella swam their hearts out and finished in a brilliant 5th place.

At the end of the competition Molescroft earned a total of 109 points putting them in 2nd place overall! Well done everyone, it was a brilliant competition and you should all be extremely proud!

A truly exceptional team achieve 2nd place.

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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.

MarchMo 2nd S.T.E.M WeekTu 3rd Professor BrainstormTh 5th World Book DayMo 9th COMMONWEALTH DAY & Dinner featured country MaltaTu 10th 1:15pm Preliminary Theatre Club Meeting Fr 13th Sport Relief “Run a Mole”Mo 16th 3:30pm Theatre Club Audition nightTu 17th St. Patrick's Day lunch Fr 20th FOMS Disco FY to Y3 We 25th Greek Independence Day LunchFr 27th Theatre Club Live Audition in AssemblyMo 30th 10am Create Easter Garden in AssemblyMo 30th 3:30pm Consultation Evening.Tu 31st Toddler’s Easter Treat

AprilWe 1st 1:00pm – 3:30pm Enthusiastic Artists to Beverley Grange: Easter BonnetsTh 2nd FOMS Easter Egg DrawTh 2nd 12noon Easter Dinner at Crofty’s RestaurantTh 2nd 3:30pm Consultation Evening.Fr 3rd SCHOOL CLOSES FOR EASTERTu 21st School Reopens for Summer TermTu 21st Y3 Swimming Programme begins TBCTh 23rd St. George's Day Dinner Fr 24th FOMS Cinema NightMo 27th Theatre Club recommencesTh 30th PM Theatre Club Soloists Rehearsals. Note switches to a Tuesday in June

MayFr 1st May Pole Dancing Day Fr 1st Pumpkin Seed distribution DayMo 5th – Fr 8th Countdown to VE Day 75th AnniversaryWe 6th AM Class Photographs being taken Fr 8th VE Day MAY Bank Holiday Mo 11th - 15th Y6 SATS COMMENCE & OPTIONAL SATS (up to half term) We 13th 7pm Meeting for Parents/Carers of children due to start school in

SEPT in the HallTu 19th – 22nd ENVIRONMENT WEEK & Y6 RESIDENTIAL VISIT TO

DERBYSHIRE Fr 22nd School Closes for Half Term JuneMo 1st School ReopensTu 2nd Coronation Day 65 Years ago todayFr 5th Danish National Day LunchSa 6th Sweden National Day Lunch (not 2020)We 10th Portuguese National Day LunchWe 10th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FY We 10th 6pm Meeting for Parents/Carers for the 2021 RESIDENTIAL VISIT Th 11th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FY

Advance Warning Dates for your diary

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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.

JuneFr 12th Dinner Dates for Sept FY children (10s) to 19th June AT 11:30AMFr 12th Russian National Day Lunch Mo 15th Tennis Seeding DayWe 17th 9am – 12 noon Y3/Y4 EURO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT We 17th 1pm to 3:30pm Y5/Y6 EURO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT We 17th 6pm Full Governing Body MeetingFr 19th Times Table Rock StarsFr 19th 3:30pm FOMS Summer Fun EveningSu 21st Fathers DayMo 22nd Reports Published this week year group at a timeMo 22nd Moleympic Games am KS2We 24th Moleympic Games am KS1Th 25th 4:15pm – 7:00pm EXHIBITION OF WORK EVENING

featuring the Orchestra, Big Sing, Recorders & Choir Fr 26th All Indoor After School Clubs Close tonight except Theatre ClubSun 28th - Th 2nd Show Get In. PARISH CENTRE CLOSED UNTIL Sat 11th July Mo 29th - Fr 12th Festival of Summer Salads for dinner served from the Pupils’ KitchenTu 30th 9:15am Y2 Handball Tournament

JULYWe 1st All Outdoor clubs Close TonightTh 2nd 3:30pm Theatre Club 1st Rehearsal on StageFr 3rd Sports Day ReserveSa 4th 1PM TO 5PM Soloists rehearsal on stage Su 5th 1PM TO 5PM Dress Rehearsal for musical Tu 7th 1:30pm Theatre Club Performance to School Y2 to Y6 and siblings in Y1We 8th 7pm MUSICAL Th 9th 7pm MUSICALFr 10th 7pm MUSICAL Mo 13th -16th HALL BOOKED TO YEAR 6. Tu 14th 12 noon Bastille Day Lunch at Crofty’s RestaurantTu 14th 8:50am Special Assembly for sports awards We 15th 8:50am Special Assembly for end of year non sporting end of year

presentations;Fr 17th 9:00 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to KS1 & FY & Y3/Y4 Fr 17th 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to Y5 & Parents and Carers of Y6Fr 17th 12:00 noon LEAVERS Lunch Fr 17th 1:45 pm FINAL ASSEMBLY: Just presentations, The review of the year,

Behaviour Awards and goodbyes. Fr 17th 3:10 pm approx return to classes Fr 17th 3:20pm Procession of Y6 pupils applauded out of the school by other pupils. Fr 17th 3:30pm School closes for the Summer Holiday

Advance Warning Dates for your diary

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January

Mo 13th Mid Year Reports published for English & MathsWe 22nd Official Launch of International FestivalMo 27th Chinese New Year: Year of the RatMo 27th Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly

FebruaryTh 6th Celebration of Queen's Accession to the throne. 68 years

today. Th 6th New Zealand Day LunchSa 8th FOMS Live Band NightTh 13th 5:30pm – 8:15pm International EveningFr 14th International LunchFr 14th 3:30pm Break up for Half termMo 24th School ReopensMo 24th Fairtrade Fortnight to 7th MarchFr 28th Theatre Club Announcement in Assembly / Newsletter

Yours sincerely

Michael LoncasterHead Teacher

PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS URBAN/ROUTINES

DANCE AT LUNCHTIMES.Please refer to the Clubs Pages.

2017–2020