STAYNOR HALL ACADEMY NEWSLETTER
Friday 6th December 2024
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A MESSAGE FROM MRS WINTER
A MESSAGE FROM MRS WINTER
Dear Families,
The festive season got well and truly underway this week with the Christmas Discos arranged by our Friends of School Committee. It was fantastic to see so many of our children enjoying themselves dancing and singing. Thank you to the volunteers and staff who stayed late to ensure the events were a success. The total amount raised is £565.
Christmas in school is always such a magical time and today, we all had a sneak preview of EYFS's Christmas Performance. It was so wonderful to watch and you are in for such a treat. Please see below to make sure you book your tickets to see your child's performances.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Winter
If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child in school please contact myself,
Mr Metcalfe or Mrs Danbury who are the safeguarding leads.
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
Dear parents and carers,
Next week letters will be going to parents and carers of children where there attendance is below 90%. When a child's attendance drops below 90% they are classed as a Persistently Absent child. You will be invited in for a meeting to discuss.
We want these meetings to be supportive and for us to work together to improve attendance and usually we do see attendance improve.
We have high expectations for our children to be in school every day and on time, as this has a positive impact on all areas of a child's life (attainment, friendships, self-esteem and self-confidence, belonging and ultimately better life chances and prospects.
If you have concerns around attendance please speak to myself.
Thank you
Steve Metcalfe
Attendance Lead
SAFETY IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL
SAFETY IN AND AROUND THE SCHOOL
Please can we ask that your child does not ride their bikes or scooters on the school grounds.
As the school continues to grow the playground is getting busier and busier and it is important we keep everyone safe.
And please can children not play on the wooden trim trail before and after school.
We would also like to encourage parents and children to not cross roads where visibility is reduced and to make sure that all are looking before crossing roads.
IMPORTANT DATES
IMPORTANT DATES
20th December - Last Day of Term and After School Club Closed
23rd December - 4th January 2025 - Christmas Holiday (school closed to all)
6th January 2025 - Teacher Training Day
7th January - School reopens to children
15th January - Portal for Primary School Admissions closes
See below for important Christmas related dates
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES
CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES
Below you will find a link to book your tickets to your child's performance.
CHRISTMAS IMPORTANT DATES
CHRISTMAS IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 9th December - EYFS Christmas Party
Tuesday 10th December 2pm - EYFS Christmas Performance
Thursday 12th December - Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 13th December 9:30 am - EYFS Christmas Performance
Monday 16th December 9:30 am - KS2 Christmas Performance
Monday 16th December 2 pm - KS1 Christmas Performance
Tuesday 17th December - KS1 Christmas Party
Wednesday 18th December 9:30 am - KS1 Christmas Performance
Wednesday 18th December 2:00 pm - KS2 Christmas Performance
Thursday 19th December - KS2 Panto Visit and Christmas Party
Friday 20th December - Last Day of term (After School Club closed to all children)
Further information regarding the events above will be shared closer to the time.
SAFEGUARDING THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
SAFEGUARDING THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
Dear Parents and carers,
The majority of our safeguarding thoughts of the week have been around online safety and the different apps that children can have access to. We recognise the huge role that the online world has for all of us and that all the different apps, platforms and devices can seem overwhelming. With all this in mind it is important that we have appropriate and meaningful conversations around this.
NSPCC advice is that you talk regularly with your child about online safety and in all discussions remain calm, balanced and non-judgemental. Consider a subtle approach and an appropriate time to engage in the discussion.
Below is a link to the NSPCC Website that has a huge amount of information and guidance around talking to your children about online safety.
Please speak to myself if you have any concerns or worries around your child's online activities.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/
Warm Regards
Mr Metcalfe
COOK SCHOOL
COOK SCHOOL
What's Cooking?
Team Foss have been in Cook School this week. They have been getting into the Christmas spirit and making Christmas Tree Pittas. They have learnt about avocados and made a guacamole mix using a pestle and mortar. They also got the opportunity to use their cutting and chopping skills. Well done to everyone this week, your Christmas trees were amazing. I will work with the rest of Team Foss next week.
Mrs Soper
Cook School Lead
VOLUNTEERS & VACANCIES
VOLUNTEERS & VACANCIES
Please see the link for job opportunities at Staynor Hall Primary Academy https://staynorhallschool.org/careers-vacancies/
YCFC FOUNDATION
YCFC FOUNDATION
We have a fantastic opportunity for pupils to attend YCFC Foundation Christmas Holiday Courses,
these days will be packed full of Christmas themed games, activities and quizzes as well as Christmas Jumper Day.
Each child that attends the Holiday Fun Course will also receive a YCFC Foundation goodie bag.
Each day is 10am - 3pm and held inside at
Millthorpe School Sports Hall
Nunthorpe Avenue, York YO23 1WF.
Your child is able to book either the 23/24th December or both days if you wish and also available to book are
Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd January 2025.
Booking links are provided below and are available to book now:
23/24th December -
https://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/yorkcity/xmascourse1-1-2-term-holiday-course-ages-5-11.html
2nd & 3rd January -
https://officialsoccerschools.co.uk/yorkcity/jancourse1-1-2-term-holiday-course-ages-5-11.html
For more details please call 01904 559 508 or email
community@yorkcityfcfoundation.co.uk
COMMUNITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
At PQA Selby we believe in nurturing young talent and providing a comprehensive education in the performing arts. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping students explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop skills that will benefit them both on and off the stage.
To give students a taste of what we offer, we are pleased to invite them to try a full session for free in January. Interested students can book their free session by visiting our website: https://www.pqacademy.com/academies/selby/
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