Headteacher’s News

Newsletter Carlton In Snaith Community Primary School

Friday 31st March 2017

Last week:

Red Nose Day Success! What a fantastic effort from all of the school and wider community for Red Nose

last week (Friday). As I shared via a parent mail earlier in the week, we were absolutely delighted to raise

a fabulous total of £660.75!!! for this worthy cause. THANKS to everyone for their efforts and support!

Lots of children both in the UK and abroad will benefit from our generous donations. THANK YOU!

On Friday last week and Monday this week we enjoyed having almost 70 mums and grandmothers join us

over the 2 days of Mother’s day lunches. A great turn out – thanks to all who could attend! A huge thank

you too to Mrs Thompson, Mrs Schorah and Mrs Daly for cooking extra meals for this lovely occasion.

This week:

The hall has been a hive of activity throughout the week as Year 3 and 4 edge closer to their ‘Squabble

Box’ performance. I have tried to resist seeing any of the rehearsals (although I have heard bits!) and

can’t wait for next week’s performances on Wednesday afternoon and evening – please see additional

info within the newsletter for further details.

I enjoyed welcoming Education consultant Mike Smit back to our school this week. We spent time

visiting classes and discussing our reflective nature and drive for further school development.

Next week and beyond

We look forward to welcoming another new family to school on Monday, and then at least another

two more families after the Easter break. Our pupil numbers are increasing, which is great to see.

Wednesday 5th – Year 3 and 4 ‘Squabble Box’ performance at 2.00pm and 6.00pm (tickets only)

Friday 7th April: Easter celebrations: On the last day of term we traditionally have lots of Easter

themed fun. We continue the tradition this year. This includes:

Developing Lively, Inquiring and Creative Minds

Easter Bonnet and Hat Parade. Children are encouraged (both KS1 and KS2) to bring in and wear

an Easter Bonnet on Friday. We truly believe homemade are always the best. Any style of hat will

do – it could be homemade bonnet, or decorated cap or trilby. What will you wear? Be creative

and unique!

Children will then wear their hats or bonnet in our morning assembly and then again in the

afternoon parade.

Egg decorating and competition. I’m hoping we will have an ‘eggcellent’ competition again. Last

year we had some super designs, some topical news related eggs, some film, TV or book inspired

eggs and so much more .

Children need to bring an (undecorated) hardboiled egg or eggs in on Friday. They are also asked

to think about how they will decorate their egg in advance.

On Friday morning after assembly children will be given time in class to put their designs in to

practical action. Any items they particularly need to design their eggs need to be brought in too –

we will obviously supply basic things like coloured pens, paints etc. Time to ‘eggspress’ yourself

and have a ‘cracking’ time! Sorry for all the bad yolks!

This year I will be judging this competition – and will do this at lunch time. Prizes will be awarded

to the best eggs in each year group

Easter Parade. As mentioned later in the newsletter, all parents and families are welcome to

attend the Friends of Carlton coffee afternoon at 2.30pm. Raffle tickets and drinks will be

available. Children will come through the hall to show off their Easter Bonnets. We will be

announcing prize winners for both the above Easter Bonnet competition and the Egg decoration.

Fete Queen. Following Carlton tradition, next week, all Year 6 Girls will have the chance to put

their names forward (with parent’s permission) to Mrs Longfield to be the Fete Queen on the 17th

June. I will draw the lucky name out of the hat at the Easter coffee morning and announce who

will be crowned Fete Queen.

We break up for the Easter holidays on Friday 7th April - children return on Tuesday 25th April.

Staffing Update.

Mrs Taylor is unfortunately not going to be returning to work before the Easter break. We hope to see

her back to school fit and well soon.

Next week, we have similar arrangements in place to work with Ruby class in Mrs Taylor’s absence, with

Mr Brooks and Miss Johnson, supported by Mrs Stones, continuing their hard work with the children.

However, with an important North Yorkshire KS1 training day on Monday, and parent consultations on

Tuesday, some additional teaching staff will also be working with the Ruby children at the start of the

week. We are working hard to provide the best provision for our wonderful children, under the

challenging circumstances we find ourselves in. Thanks for your understanding with this matter.

Safeguarding Information:

Carlton in Snaith Community Primary School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all

children in school.

We follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The school will, in most

circumstances, endeavour to discuss all concerns with parents about their child/ren. However, there

may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the

Police without parental knowledge (in accordance with Child Protection procedures). The school will, of

course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s child protection

policy is available publicly.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) is Jon Watson, Head teacher

and the person/s who deputise/s in his absence is Kathryn Taylor. The Safeguarding Governor is Mr

Michael Thomas and the Chair of Governors is Mrs Helen Snowden.

Keeping children safe is everyone’s responsibility. Should you have a concern regarding the safety and

wellbeing of a child please contact the DSL in the first instance on 01405 860736

or headteacher@carlton-in-snaith.n-yorks.sch.uk or the deputy DSL on deputyheadteacher@carlton-in-

snaith.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Should you have a concern regarding policy and procedures not being followed then Michael Thomas

and Helen Snowden can be contacted via the school in writing or on admin@carlton-in-snaith.n-

yorks.sch.uk

Next week I will be sharing further safeguarding information with you in terms of our participation from

the 1st April with ‘Operation Encompass’, in partnership with North Yorkshire Police.

For further information please remember to check out our school website:

www.carlton-in-snaith.n-yorks.sch.uk

Thank you too for taking time to read our newsletter and for your continued support.

Regards and best wishes

Jon Watson,

Head teacher

Easter Bonnet Parade and

Coffee Afternoon

Friday 7th April 2.30pm

Our Easter coffee afternoon is a perfect way to end the term. Come

and enjoy a cuppa and a piece of cake with friends and family. Raffle

tickets will be on sale giving you the chance to win our tempting

Easter Hamper! Tickets will also be on sale for 50p next week in

school for the children to buy. If you are able to donate any

buns/cakes for the coffee afternoon we’d be very grateful. All

proceeds go towards funding treats in school for the children over

Easter.

Many Thanks for your continued support.

Friends of Carlton School.

Production Raffle Prizes

Along side our year 3/4 production ‘Squabblebox’ next week we are running a raffle.

Tickets will be available on the door prior to each performance for those in attendance.

Tickets will also be available for anyone not attending who may like to buy a ticket on Monday

and Tuesday next week from Mrs Pierce - Tickets cost 50p each and the prize draw will take place on

Wednesday evening following the last performance.

1st prize - value £50

'Night in the TV' family hamper

Including;

Goggle box family board game

Beer, wine and soft drinks

Lots of sweet treats

Hot chocolate and marshmallows

Popcorn

£20 supper voucher for Frying Nemos (kindly donated)

2nd prize

2 bottles of beer and 2 pickles from Yorkshire Ales Snaith (kindly donated)

Children are encouraged to take part in the voluntary big battery hunt over Easter. (Collection box and pupil booklet sent home this week).

With the support of grown ups, children collect used batteries and recycle them.

Recording their positive steps in a pupil booklet and entering a competition to win prizes for pupils and our school.

Friends of Carlton school are continually trying to find new ways of raising funds for treats for the children in our school. If we can do that in

a fun way which brings the community together, then all the better!

We would like to ask all parents, carers, grandparents, family and friends to search their

cook books, to dig out those family favourites, the meals and recipes we can’t do without or those that only surface for very special occasions. We are then going to collate these

into a Carlton recipe book so we can share the best that Carlton has to offer.

Please dig deep, then email your submissions to Christopher.snowden@btinternet.com by 31/05/2017

India & Zoe in Amethyst class will be selling

these little Easter hats next

week. They've made

them over the past few weeks

and would like to sell them to raise some money for

school funds this Easter.

The cost is £1 for a Doodlebob with a small Easter Egg inside

or 50p for just the Doodlebob.

They will be on sale from Wednesday next week at breaks and

lunchtimes.

Thank you for your support.

India & Zoe

Carlton Towers Cricket Club – U11 Team

Carlton Towers Cricket Club are looking for year 5 and 6 pupils (boys and

girls) to join their team. We are currently training indoors at The Read

School on a Thursday evening from 6 till 7 pm. Moving outdoors to

Carlton Towers Cricket Club at Easter.

Everyone welcome, no experience necessary, come along and join us!

Please contact Sam on 07905 239545 for more information.

We are collecting Sainsbury's active kids

vouchers. Collection box will be in the

school hall, thank you.

April 2017

4th Parent Consultations

5th Squabble Box YR3 & 4 Performance at 2pm

and 6pm.

7th SEND Coffee Meeting/Drop in Session 9am

7th Easter Bonnet and Egg Decorating Day , Easter

Lunch, Coffee Afternoon 2.30pm

7th Break up for Easter Holidays

Easter Holidays Monday 10th April -

Monday 24th April - School Closed

24th Staff Training Day

25th Children return to school

26th St George’s Day

May 2017

1st Bank Holiday—School Closed

Week commencing 8th SATS week

5th SEND Coffee Meeting/Drop in Session 9am

12th Amethyst Learning party 9.15am to 11.45am

Week commencing 15th Year 2 SATS

Week commencing 22nd Year 2 SATS

25th Grandparent’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Howard & Norfolk Houses

26th Grandparent’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Beaumont & Stapleton Houses

School Closes for Half Term

Half Term holiday from 29th May to 2nd June - School Closed

June 2017

5th Children return to school

9th Herby’s Birthday Party

Week commencing 12th YR 1 Phonics Screening Week

15th Father’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Howard & Norfolk Houses

16th Staff Training Day - school closed

17th Carlton Fete Queen

19th Father’s Day Lunch from 12.15 to 1.15pm for Beaumont & Stapleton Houses

26th to 30th National Sports Week

27th Sports Day

28th New Parent’s Evning at 6pm

29th Reserve Sports Day

MENU—Week Commencing Monday 3rd April

Cheese & Tomato

Pasta

Broccoli & Sweetcorn

Herbie Bread

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Chocolate & Pear

Fudge Pudding with

Custard

Fresh Fruit

Chicken Korma

Green Beans &

Cauliflower

Savoury Brown Rice

Naan Bread

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Jam Roly Poly &

Custard

Fresh Fruit

Battered Fish &

Tomato Sauce

Peas & Carrots

Chipped Potatoes

Wholemeal Bread

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Oaty Apple Crumble

with Custard

Fresh Fruit

Easter Lunch

Roast Chicken with

Gravy

Carrots & Peas

New Potatoes

Sliced Wholemeal

Bread

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Krispie Easter Nest

Fresh Fruit

Sausages

Savoy Cabbage &

Carrots

Mashed Potatoes

Sliced Wholemeal

Bread

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Fruit Muffin

Fresh Fruit