Batley Parish CE VA J, I and N School
Stocks Lane
Batley
WF17 8PA
Mr I. Richardson BEd (Hons) (Headteacher)
Tel: 01924 326361 Fax: 01924 326273
E-Mail:
12th June 2014
Dear Parents,
Congratulations
From September 2014, the school has changed its staffing structure and instead of having one deputy headteacher, we will have two assistant headteachers.
For these posts, the governors have made the following appointments:
Mrs Fatima Mayet: Fatima has worked at Batley Parish CE VA J, I and N School for six years and has been a member of the senior management team for two years. She holds a specialist qualification in Mathematics and has an interest in ICT (computing and programming). As well as this she has taught across key stage two from year 4 to year 6. She is very ambitious for the school and its community and is very well respected across both teachers and parents alike. This promotion is well deserved and I ask you to join me in congratulating her on her successful recruitment to this post.
Mr Matthew Carbutt: Matthew has worked for five years as a class teacher at Hugh Gaitskell School in Beeston, Leeds. This is a large inner city school. He lives in the local area and is passionate about raising children’s aspirations through sport. He himself is a semi professional rugby player for Doncaster.
Again, we congratulate him on his appointment to Assistant Headteacher.
Further Recruitment News
After many years of being a teaching assistant, Miss Inns has qualified as a teacher. She has worked incredibly hard for so many years to fulfill her dream and I am delighted that the Governors have appointed her to our key stage one team, from September 2014. Well done!
Arrangements for September 2014
The class arrangements for September 2014 is as follows:
Nursery: Miss Rebecca Adams
Reception: Miss Charlotte James (EYFS leader and senior manager)
Year One: Miss Angela Inns
Year Two: Miss Sarah Massey
Year Three: Miss Gruen / Miss Delaney
Year Four: Mr Adam James
Year Five: Miss Fatima Mayet / Mr Matthew Carbutt
Year 6: Miss Chris Davies
Year 5 and 6
From September 2014, children in year 5 and 6 only will be taught for mathematics in three ability settings. Thus, there will a mixture of year 5 and 6 children in each set. This will enable us to target support and deliver interventions even more effectively.
In English, children will be taught within their class grouping, although there will be one group taught separately to provide appropriate interventions.
As you may know, curriculum 2014 means that expectations for English and Mathematics attainment will be extremely high. Thus, much of the mathematics curriculum is being moved so that harder concepts are taught earlier. This new teaching arrangement will help children manage the changes because the pitch and expectation of work will be matched to ability.
Key stage 2 testing, at the end of year 6, will be based on the old numeracy strategy framework. The new test, questioning children’s understanding of the revised framework will come in from 2016.
Charity Day – Friday 20th June 2014
Please come along and help us raise funds for two local charities. The Teenage Cancer Trust and the Forget Me Not Trust. Both these charities raise much needed funds to help children and families facing life threatening illnesses.
Cancer affects most families at some point in their lives and this is particularly distressing when it involves children. A member of our own staff has had their child diagnosed with cancer in recent weeks. We would therefore ask you to support these worthwhile causes with your contributions and your support.
Non Uniform Day – Friday 20th June 2014
Please donate 50p (more if you can) and wear something casual and bright.
Coffee Morning /Afternoon – Friday 20th June 2014
From 9.00 a.m. we will be holding a coffee morning with cake stall and tombola.
From 2.30 p.m. we will be serving afternoon tea with cream and strawberry scones for sale. During the afternoon session children can bring 50p to purchase jelly and ice cream.
At both the morning and afternoon coffee sessions the choir will sing a selection of songs.
Please could we ask for donations of cakes and buns to sell on the cake stall and with tea/coffee. These can be brought to school on Thursday evening or Friday morning.
Every Cloud has a Silver Lining – Friday 20th June 2014
In each of the playgrounds we will draw a large cloud this we hope to fill with 5p, 10p and 20p. First of all the children will outline the cloud with their silver coins. Then we hope to spell out the initials of the two charities within the clouds.
School trips
Could you please arrange for payment for trips if you have not already done so as follows:-
Class 6Canon Hall Museum26th June
Class 3Stump Cross Cavern2nd July
Class 6Scarborough4th July
Class 5Cliffe House9th to 11th July
Robinwood17th to 19th Oct Next instalment of £40 is due by 4th July
Payments to be made online at or at a shop featuring the Paypoint sign using the barcode on the letter given to your child with the trip details on. If you require any more letters please let the office know. Thank you.
Holiday Club Payments
All holiday club payments should have been made. If you have not already done so, please make sure that these are made by 20th June. Thank you.
Family Link Coffee Sessions
I remind you of the coffee sessions that have been arranged for parents on Tuesday 17th June (9:00 – 10:30) and Friday 27th June (1:00pm to 2:00pm). Please attend for any advice or support you may require.
School Uniform
We have a stock of school uniform jumpers/cardigans/polo shirts/book bags in school, but in case we need to order a further supply could you please place your uniform order with the office by 24th June to guarantee delivery before we break up for the summer. Thank you.
Free School Meals
From September ALL children in classes reception, year 1 and year 2 will be entitled to a free school dinner. Children who would apply for free school meals due to benefits still need to apply as they will get their free milk as well. Milk is still to be paid for and is £9.50.
Please note: the Governing Body have made a decision that all reception, year 1 and year 2 children will take up this entitlement: there is significant evidence that school meals help to promote healthy lifestyle and good learning. There will be a varied range of choices and a pasta bar, sandwich bar and hot meals counter will be available every day. Children cannot bring sandwiches in Reception year 1 and year 2 from September.
Yours faithfully
Mr I Richardson
Head Teacher