Newsletters
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Calpin
Chair of Governors: Mr Chris Emsen
Email: snaith.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/
Friday 19th July 2024
This week’s attendance 94%
Dear Parents/Carers
I really cannot believe where this year has gone! From the start of the year when we opened our new extension and hall, to pantomimes, Christmas productions, sports days, colour runs, fantastic phonics and SATs results, the wonderful evening of Snaith on Tour 24 and the many, many more highlights in-between.
As always, it has been such a privilege and pleasure sharing these wonderful times with your children and all of you.
To our amazing Y6’s, what a great week we have had, with staff v children rounders, discos and leaver’s assembly, to round off what has been an amazing, for many, 7 years (or 8/9 years if attended the school nursery), We have enjoyed being part of your journey, watching you grow into the talented, kind and resilient young people you are, well-equipped to relish the new chapter about to begin. You have been a joy to be around and we wish you every happiness and success for the future.
Today we also bid a very fond farewell to Mrs Kenny who has been a dedicated member of our team for over 14 years, working in class with children, school lunches and before and after school club. We will miss her so much but wish her every happiness in her retirement and thank her for all she has brought to our school!
Thank you’s!
The year could not possibly end without me owing a debt of gratitude to so many people. My thanks goes to:
The extremely dedicated and talented team of staff, who always give their all and, along with helping the children achieve high standards, the whole team ensures our school runs with efficiency and they make it such a joyous place to learn and work.
The army of helpers who hear readers and support staff and children, we are so grateful for the time they give.
The hard working governors who quietly work so hard behind the scenes giving our school so much support and guidance.
The PTA for their hard work and dedication, ensuring we can have those added bits of magic, and adding the sparkle to the shine!
You, our parents, for the amazing support you give our school and for your kind thoughts, sentiments and wishes, it means so much! Thank you.
And Finally
To all of our ‘stars’, the wonderful children who make us smile, make us proud and make Snaith Primary School Shine!
I wish you all a wonderful summer and look forward to a new and exciting school year ahead.
Just a few more notices …..
School closes for the summer holidays at the end of today and re-opens to children on Tuesday 3rd September.
Payments
Please ensure all payments are up to date. Nursery accounts should now be cleared. Before and After School Club should be cleared for sessions taken up to the end of this school year.
Please ensure that all dinner money is paid up to date. Ready for the end of term, please can parents/carers of year 6 children ensure that there is sufficient money on their account to last until the end of term. Thank you.
Holiday Club
Please find below a link to book for the Holiday Club being arranged by FirstStep-Sports. The sessions are for the first two weeks of the holidays from 10am-2pm.
If you are eligible, Free school meal children should have now received details of the club and how to book your place.
Sports & Activity Camps | Happy Healthy Kids | Kids Takeover
Summer Reading Challenge
School Libraries have launched their summer reading challenge
https://www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/summer-reading-challenge/
The 2024 challenge
This year’s Challenge is all about creativity. From paper weaving to Lego art, bookmark making to puppetry, there’s something for everyone! Children will be able to find new reads linked to their favourite creative arts, and access free activities at the library. We can’t wait to get creative!
PTA Bunday Monday is Back in September!
If you are not familiar with this, we ask on selected dates for parents from year groups to donate buns/cakes for the PTA to sell in the playground after school for a small donation.
A calendar date will be put on the school app to remind you when it is your child’s year group’s day.
Diary Dates
Tuesday 3rd September - School re-opens to children
Monday 9th September – Bunday Monday Year 6
Friday 18th October – school pupil photographs and class groups for Reception and Year 6
Thursday 24th October – Flu Vaccine
Friday 25th October – Teacher training day. School re-opens to children on Monday 4th November.
Tuesday 19th November – Panto in school.
Monday 13th January for 11 weeks Year 4 swimming lessons at Askern Leisure Centre
Monday 27th January – Young Voices at Sheffield Arena (more details in September)
School Holidays
Please click on the link below to view the school holidays, these can also be found on the school app under Useful Links.
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=Term+Dates&pid=91
Term Dates 2024-2025
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=2891&type=pdf
Please can I remind parents that school is not able to authorise any holidays during term time. Therefore, it is important to consult these dates before making any booking. As school is in session during these times, if your child does not attend school due to an unauthorised absence, school will not provide work for this period of time as children are expected to attend school to undertake their learning.
We are committed to improving achievement through attendance, and any pupil whose attendance falls below 97% becomes a cause for concern. Attendance below 90% is classed by the Government as persistent absence. If a child’s attendance falls below 90% we refer all cases to the Education Welfare Office at East Riding, who is likely to contact parents directly to discuss the matter.
PTA
