.
29thApril 2016
Dear Parent/Carer,
Attendance
The class with the highest attendance last week were class 1 with 98.7%. 48 children had 100% attendance. Well done to all those children.
School lunch on Thursday 5th May
On Thursday 5th May lunches will be served in school because the village hall is being used as a Polling station for the local elections. Please see below the change of menu. Unfortunately, there will be no jacket potato option on this day.
Afterschool Choir, Tuesday 3rd May
Unfortunately, there will be no afterschool choir next Tuesday as Mrs James is out with children attending an Orienteering competition at RossettSchool. Many apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Sainsbury’s Vouchers
Tuesday 3rd May is the last day Sainsbury’s will be issuing vouchers. Could I please remind everyone to bring into school any last minute vouchers you or your family and friends may have collected.
Year 6 SATs
Please see the important information about this year’s SATs tests which is now on our website. For sample materials please visit:
FOFs update
FOFs had a very successful planning meeting this week, organising Follifest which takes place on Saturday 25th June. They are still looking for sponsors for the event, please contact Karen Winspear or Becky Ashely-Still if you would like to be a sponsor or can give any contacts who may be interested. Thank you.
Could any remaining sponsorship money from the ‘Sponsored Bounce’, please be handed into the school office early next week.
Water bottles
Could I please remind everyone that children are to have their water bottles in school every day. Thank you.
I hope you all have an enjoyablelong weekend; school re-opens on Tuesday 3rd May.
Kind regards
Paul Griffiths
Mr Paul Griffiths
Head teacher
Dates for your Diary (These dates are subject to change so please ensure you check the newsletter regularly).
Monday 2nd May, Bank Holiday, school closed
Tuesday 3rd May, Class 2 trip to The CastleMuseum in York
Tuesday 3rd May, Orienteering competition at RossettSchool. PM
Monday 9th May, Sharing assembly, 3pm
Week commencing 9th May, Year 6 SATs
Monday 23rd May, Sharing assembly, 3pm
Friday 27th May, school closes for half term
Monday 6th June, school re-opens
Monday 13th June, Sharing assembly, 3pm
Wednesday 22nd June, Kwik Cricket Competition at Spofforth Cricket Club
Saturday 25th June, FOFs Follifest in the village hall
Monday 27th June, Sharing assembly, 3pm
Wednesday 29th June, year 6 Leavers Assembly at Ripon Cathedral (pupilsonly)
Friday 8th July, Year 6 visit to London
Monday 11th July, Sharing assembly, 3pm to include the annual trophy awards
Tuesday 19th July, Class 3, end of year performance, 2.30pm & 6.30pm in the village hall
Friday 22nd July, Leavers assembly TBC
Friday 22nd July, school closes for the summer holidays at 2.30pm
Monday 5th September, School closed, staff training day
Tuesday 6th September, School re-opens for the start of the autumn term
Community News
-James Finch, Sports Coach is running a 2 day sports course in the half term holidays at NorthRigtonPrimary school, Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June, 9am-3pm each day for years 2 – 6. £40 for 2 days or £25 for 1 day. Please contact James Finch on 07854596959 or email:
-The Kids of the Castle youth club runs on Friday nights at Spofforth village hall. It is open to all local village children between the ages of 8 (KS2) and 16. It runs 7pm - 8.30pm and costs £3 per child per session, no membership fee. This includes all the activities and a drink and snack.
We also welcome any help from parents or other adults - please get in touch if interested. Email:
- Race for Life. Sign up now at RACEFORLIFE.ORG. Please check online for local events taking place.
The All Saints Kids
The All Saints Church Kids Club, Spofforth
First Sunday of the month during school term time
9.30am – 10.30am
Craft activities, songs, games, stories and prayers with a Christian theme (and refreshments!)
Come along, and join in the fun and activities – everyone very welcome (adult carers/ helpers too…)
TASK 2016 ProgrammeSunday 1st May / Who’s telling you what to do?
Sunday 5th June / Something a bit different – come to church for 10am today and find out more
Sunday 3rd July / A new YOU
Sunday 4th September / SuperheroSchool
Sunday 2nd October / Design your own promise
Sunday 6th November / Why do leaves fall off trees?
Sunday 4th December / Get ready for Christmas
For more information contact: Jo Townend (Spofforth) – 07946 678267, Kirsty Abraham (Follifoot) – 07779 654160, Samantha Corderoy (Spofforth) – 07769 720945