STAYNOR HALL ACADEMY NEWSLETTER
Friday 14th November 2025
STAYNOR HALL ACADEMY NEWSLETTER
Friday 14th November 2025
Dear Families
This week our children have demonstrated our Staynor Hall values and made all staff feel very proud of the respect and thoughtfulness they have shown during the beautiful Remembrance assembly led by Miss Schofield. We would like to say a huge thank you to you all for your generosity and kindness in supporting Children in Need, we are delighted to share that, together, we raised £245!
Just a reminder that our Book Fair will take place from Tuesday 18th November to Friday 21st November in the old Tiny Steps classroom, which can be accessed from the playground.
We also look forward to welcoming you into school for open classrooms on Friday 21st November from 2:45pm – 3:15pm, where your children will have the opportunity to share their work with you.
I would like to give you advance notice that on Thursday 5th February 2026 we will not be running after school club due to a staff training session. This date will not be available to book on the childcare booking system.
Thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards
Mrs Winter
If you have a concern about the safety or welfare of a child in school please contact myself,
Mrs Cowling or Ms Steunou who are the safeguarding leads.
Apple AirTag and tracking children on school trips
it has been brought to our attention both locally and nationally that parents/carers are using devices such as the Apple AirTag to track children on school residentials/trips/visits/outings. Other devices can also include electronic watches that are essentially tracking devices with the capability of sending video footage from the device back to the person tracking i.e. parent. Such devices have the potential to post locations of children’s whereabouts on social media. We are therefore advising schools to include this in the consent slip which parents sign prior to taking part in a trip that such devices will not be allowed under any circumstances and must not be hidden in pockets/bags etc. If any tracking devices are found on pupils they will not be allowed on the trip and will be returned to school.
Apple have released the statement below which can be found on their website:
“AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another person’s property, and we condemn in the strongest possible terms any malicious use of our products”
Please can we ask that your child does not ride their bikes or scooters on the school grounds.
Children are not play on the wooden trim trail before and after school.
Children are not play football on the field and playground before or after school.
As the school continues to grow the playground is getting busier and busier and it is important we keep everyone safe.
We would also like to encourage parents and children to not cross roads where visibility is reduced to ensure that roads are clear before crossing.
18th - 21st November - Book Fair (Tiny Steps Room)
21st November - Open Classroom 2:45 - 3:15 pm
24th - 29th November - FOSHA Christmas Jumper Swap
2nd December - FOSHA Wreath Making 5-7pm
4th December - Christmas Lunch & Jumper Day
9th December - Nursery & Tiny Steps Session A & EYFS Performance 9:30 am
10th December - Nursery & Tiny Steps Session B & EYFS Performance 2:00 pm
11th December - Christmas Jumper Day
11th December - FOSHA Christmas Disco (After School)
12th December - KS2 Panto Trip & Party
15th December - KS2 Performance 9:30 am KS1 Performance 2:00 pm
16th December - KS2 Performance 2:00 pm
17th December - KS1 Performance 9:30 am & KS1 Party in the afternoon
18th December - KS2 Performance 2:00 pm
18th December - FOSHA Christmas Hamper Raffles
19th December - EYFS Party in the afternoon
19th December - Last day of School No After School Club available.
5th January 2026 - School Reopens
15th January- Applications closes for Reception 2026 https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/primary-school-admissions-september-2026-are-now-open
12th February - No After School Club available.
Good Afternoon,
We have the following community catch-up clinics available for the Flu 2025 programme in the York and Selby area. Please call 01904 237680 to book a timeslot at your preferred location.
Sherburn Old Girls school LS25 6BL
Monday 15th of December 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Hob Moor Children's centre YO24 4PS
Monday 24th of November 3.30pm - 5.30pm
The Avenues Tang Hall YO31 0UT
Thursday 4th of December 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Tuesday 16th of December 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Selby Library YO8 4EQ
Monday 17th of November 3.30pm - 5.15pm
Why It Matters
All the money we raise goes directly to the school, helping to support every area of school life. The more we raise, the more we can provide for our children — every little bit truly makes a difference.
Easy Fundraising
You may have spotted our new banner on the school fence! Easy Fundraising is a simple and free way to help us raise money while you shop online. To find out more, visit: www.easyfundraising.org.uk
Looking Ahead
We’ve got lots of exciting events planned for the next half term and in the run-up to Christmas. If you’re able to lend a hand, we’d be incredibly grateful — every bit of help makes these events even more special for our children.