Airmyn Park Primary School
Percy Drive, Airmyn. East Yorkshire. DN14 8NZ
Headteacher: Mrs Heidi Whyley
Telephone: 01405 762086
E mail:
5th September 2017
Dear Parents/ Carers
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer holidays. It is lovely to see everyone back at school looking so smart in their uniforms. Below are some important updates as well as dates for your diary.
Staff Announcements
Ms Hargreaves
Congratulations to Ms Hargreaves who has got a promotion to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in North Yorkshire. Ms Hargreaves ran the Breakfast and After School Clubs as coordinator when we first set them up in 2011, has worked in the school as a teaching assistant in recent years and will be very much missed by us all, especially the children. On behalf of us all a big thank you Ms Hargreaves and Good Luck.
Hello New Starters!
We give a really warm welcome to all the children who are starting at Airmyn Park Primary School and hope you enjoy all the exciting activities, friendships and learning experiences we offer!
We also welcome Mrs Allen to class 3 working as a job share partner with Mrs Donald.
After School Clubs
These will start week beginning 18th September until half term
Monday PM – Girls Football KS1/2 - Mr Evans
Tuesday lunchtime Wildlife Club - Mrs Newsum
Tuesday PM – Spanish KS1/2 - Ms Bloxam
Wednesday PM – Boys Football KS2 - Mr Trickett
Thursday PM – Netball KS2 - Mrs Allen
Thursday Lunchtime – Gardening - Mrs Grimbleby
Friday Lunchtime – Cross Country KS2 - Mr Evans
Fri Lunchtime – School Council - Mrs Grimbleby
Lunch (various times) – Chess Club
Lunch (various times) - Chill and Chat (invitation only)
All PM clubs run from 3.30 until 4.30pm. We try not to cancel clubs if possible and will do an alternative indoor activity if the weather is bad. A separate letter for your consent will be sent home shortly.
AUTUMN TERM - Dates for your Diary
SEPTEMBER
Monday 11th September –Super Hero Afternoon - Class 1 and 2
Tuesday 19th September – Cross Country (after school) Year 3,4,5,6 selected children
Wednesday 20th September –Waterways Museum and Goole Library - Class 4 (to be confirmed)
Friday 22nd September – Individual and Family Photos
Friday 22nd September – Sleepover - Class 4 (details to follow)
Monday 25th September - Phonics Workshop for Parents - Class 1 and 2
Tuesday 26th September – KS2 Boys Football competition - Year 5 and 6 (after school)
Thursday 28th September – Harvest Festival at St Davids Church am (to be confirmed)
Friday 29th September – Macmillan Coffee Afternoon 2.00pm-3.30pm (Hall)
OCTOBER
Tuesday 3rd October – Girls Football Competition (after school) - Year 5 and 6 selected children
Thursday 5th October - KS1 E-Safety and Celebration Assembly 9.15am. Parents and families welcome.
Friday 6th October - KS2 E-Safety and Celebration assembly 9.15am. All welcome
Tuesday 10th October – Netball tournament (after school) Year 5 and 6 selected children
Thursday 12th October - Parents Reading Workshop and launch of the KS2 reading Challenge 3.45pm-4.30
Thursday 13th October - KS2 Reading Challenge
Tuesday 17th October – Multicultural whole school theme day (details to follow)
Thursday 19th October - Flu immunisations (details to follow)
Friday 20th October - Reception Vision Screening (am)
Tuesday 24th October – Rugby Festival Year 3-6 (details to follow)
Wednesday 25th October - 1.30pm- 5.30pm - OPEN AFTERNOON FOR PARENTS (all classes)
HALF TERM – CLOSES FRIDAY 27TH OCTOBER RE-OPENS MONDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Tuesday 7th November - Class 1 and 2 school visit to Hull (details to follow)
Tuesday 7th November - Year 3 and 4 RE Action Howden Minster (To be confirmed)
Tuesday 7th November - Year 3 and 4 Netball Festival (after school)
Thursday 9th November - Spooky Disco (To be confirmed)
Friday 10th November - Remembrance Assembly
Tuesday 14th November - Indoor Athletics Year 5 and 6
Friday 17th November – Children in Need, Non-uniform day
Thursday 30th November - Christmas Fair 3.30pm-5.30pm (details to follow)
DECEMBER
Friday 1st December –KS2 Reading Challenge Celebration 3.30pm-5.00pm
Tuesday 5th December – Pantomime Dick Whittington at the Junction whole school 1.30pm -3.30pm
Monday 11th December - KS 1 Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday 12th December – KS1 Christmas Play (3 showings 9.30am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm) with raffle
Wednesday 13th December – KS2 Dress Rehearsal
Thursday 14th December – KS2 Christmas Play (3 showings 9.30am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm) with raffle
Tuesday 19th December – KS2 Christingle Service 2.30pm (Hall) - Families invited
Wednesday 20th December – KS1 Nativity Play in St. David’s Church 9.30am. Families invited
Thursday 21st December – Christmas Party pm (whole school)
SCHOOL CLOSES FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS –THURSDAY 21st DECEMBER 2017
Friday 22nd December - Staff Training Day
SCHOOL OPENS FOR THE SPRING TERM – MONDAY 8th JANUARY 2018
JANUARY- JUNE 2018
Monday 15th January -Reading Workshop for Parents KS1 and Launch of KS 1 Reading Challenge 3.45pm-4.30pm
Tuesday 23th January – PROGRESS PARENT MEETING 3pm -6pm
Wednesday 24th January- PROGRESS PARENT MEETING 3.00pm -6pm
HALF TERM – CLOSES FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY RE-OPENS MONDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
Friday 2nd March – KS1 Reading Challenge Celebration 3.30pm -5pm
SCHOOL CLOSES FOR EASTER – FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2018
Monday 9th April – Staff Training Day
SCHOOL OPENS FOR THE SUMMER TERM TUESDAY 10TH APRIL 2018
Friday 27th April – Class Photos
Friday 4th May – Staff Training Day SCHOOL CLOSED
Monday 7th May – Bank Holiday SCHOOL CLOSED
HALF TERM – CLOSES FRIDAY 25TH MAY REOPENS MONDAY 4TH JUNE
Tuesday 12th June – 19th June – Scholastic Book Fair
SPORTS DAY - THURSDAY 29th JUNE 2018 (Friday 30th June – back up)
SCHOOL CLOSES FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAY FRIDAY 20TH JULY 2018
THE PUPIL BLOG IS REGULARLY UPDATED ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE CHECK IT OFTEN TO SEE THE WONDERFUL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HAPPENING IN SCHOOL.
In the event of changes due to unforeseen circumstances our text messaging service will be used to update you. Please ensure we have your up-to-date contact information for emergencies.
If you have any queries or concerns at any time please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs H Whyley
Head Teacher