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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’.
 
SPORTING INFLUENCE
It was lovely to receive the email below from Mr V following his coaching sessions on Wednesday morning:
I just wanted to send you an email and say a big thank you for allowing us to run the cricket intra competition at West Tanfield this morning. I really enjoyed the morning and it looked like the children did too. The weather played its part, the children were fantastic and so were their cricket skills.  There were some amazing catches, excellent fielding and a couple of 4's and 6's too . There was once again so much determination, encouragement and sportsmanship shown this morning along with a nice competitive edge to all games. It really was fantastic to see. The children can also be complimented on their fantastic behaviour this morning once again.  The KS1 group also did a fantastic job this morning. They showed some amazing batting and fielding skills and were really safe and sensible when using the cricket bats. 
It always makes us so proud to receive such positive feedback – Well done, children, you should be proud of yourselves too!
 
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.
 
TUCK SHOP
Many thanks to our Friends PTA group who will be running their popular tuck shop again after school today:
 

 
 
Coming up…
 
PCSO VISIT
Next week, we are looking forward to welcoming PCSO Heather who will be recapping key messages about personal safety ahead of the summer break.  We are always grateful to PCSO Heather for her support and guidance relating to our PSHE curriculum.
 
TRANSITION DAY
On Wednesday, the children will have the opportunity to spend the day working within their new class structure for 2025-26.  The day will also include a visit from Harriet from Ripon Library who will be calling in to launch this year’s Summer Reading Challenge (see below for more details).
 
LEAVERS’ EVENTS
We can’t believe that the Y6s’ last week at primary school is now upon us.  We hope they have a great time on their day out on Monday.  We shall be holding a special Leavers’ Service at 2.30pm on Thursday to celebrate their time with us.  All welcome.
 
Reminders…
 
PARENTPAY
As we approach 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 so that these can be resolved before the end of term.
 
END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS
Just a reminder that school closes early at 2pm next Friday 18^th July.  The bus driver has been notified and will be available as usual, but please do let us know if any usual bus passengers do not require school transport on that day.  Thank you.
 
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 

 

SI ACTIVITY CAMP

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


SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Summer Reading Challenge | North Yorkshire Council

Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
A polite reminder that if you send your child with grapes for snack or in their packed lunch they must be sliced lengthways to avoid being a choking risk.