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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’.

HARVEST FESITVAL
It was lovely to all come together in church yesterday for our Harvest Service.  The children really appreciated your support and encouragement.  Many thanks for all the wonderful donations.  The School Council will be busy next week making sure that everything gets to where it needs to go!

SAFEGUARDING IN SCHOOL
As you will know, the safeguarding of our pupils is always our first priority. All staff are highly trained in safeguarding and this is updated at regular intervals. The school has robust systems and policies in place which ensure our children are kept safe at all times whilst on school site or online. These systems are regularly reviewed and checked by the senior leadership team, governors, school improvement adviser and the safeguarding officer sand health and safety officers for North Yorkshire.  Some of you may have noticed Susan Marshall, our school improvement adviser, was in school last week to review these and I am pleased to share she has reported that safeguarding practice and culture in school is exemplary, as is behaviour of pupils.

PARENT SURVEY
Thank you to all the parents who have taken the time to feedback on our parent voice surveys. The majority of these were overwhelmingly positive reflecting how happy and safe our pupils are. Please remember that we have an open-door policy at school and, should you have any concerns at any point, please make an appointment with school so these can be shared and resolved moving forward.

CLUBS
Thank you to parents for bearing with us this term. Due to an increasing number of children on roll in school, we have had a significant increase in the number of children attending after school club which has limited places for our enrichment cubs.
I am delighted to share that we have appointed Mrs Helen Dibb to be our second leader at after school club and therefore we can extend the places and offer for enrichment clubs.
The following clubs are now available to book for after the half-term holiday. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis and are now open for booking via the admin email address.
 
Christmas Crafts
Tuesday 4th November – Tuesday 9^th December
6 weeks £30.00
3.25PM – 4.30 PM
 
Creation Station
Wednesday 5th November – Wednesday 10^th December
6 weeks £30.00
3.25PM – 4.30 PM
 
Lego
Thursday 6th November – Thursday 11^th December 
6 weeks £30.00
3.25PM – 4.30 PM
 
TAG RUGBY
On Tuesday the children will need their PE kits as we shall be welcoming Sporting Influence to lead sessions for Rockets and Asteroids.
 
FOREST SCHOOL
It will be the turn of Rockets (YN-Y2) to head down to the forest next Friday.  Children should come to school dressed in their Forest School kit please.
 
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.  You should have received details on how to book a slot via email.

News from the wider community
 
SUPPORTING A CHILD WITH ADHD

  -ADHD support from FACE-4.pdf-  

 
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSITION
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service) are leading a Transitions to Secondary School webinar to provide informed support when choosing a secondary school for their child.  This session will help families know what to look for and what questions to ask when looking around prospective secondary schools as well as providing important information to ensure the most supportive/effective transition. There will also be the opportunity for Q&A.
To sign up, please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1729978495249?aff=oddtdtcreator
 

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