STAYNOR HALL ACADEMY NEWSLETTER
Friday 22nd May 2026
STAYNOR HALL ACADEMY NEWSLETTER
Friday 22nd May 2026
Dear Families
What a wonderful way to begin a bank holiday weekend with the weather we have! We have thoroughly enjoyed having out class photographs taken outside today in our class teams.
Today we say goodbye to Miss Austwick, who has been with us since September, covering Miss Fawcett's maternity leave. We thank Miss Autwick for all of her commitment to our school community and wish her all the very best in her new role.
Thank you to Olivia and the school council who ran a fantastic bake sale yesterday, I am delighted to share they raised £153.90 which is going towards playground equipment.
I hope all our families have a wonderful half term break and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 1st June.
With very warm wishes,
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.
Move to Instagram from X
We now have a School Instagram account where all our updates will be posted. This is to replace X.
Please follow https://www.instagram.com/staynor.hall.primary/ to receive all our updates
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”
We are an allergy aware school.
Nuts are prohibited on school site, and should not be put in children's packed lunches or brought in as a playtime snack.
Including school trips and events.
Thank you
New Clothes Recycling Bin – Support Our School!
We’re excited to share that a new clothes recycling bin has been installed on the school grounds! This is a fantastic opportunity for our community to come together, reduce waste, and support the school at the same time.
We encourage families to donate any unwanted clothing and shoes. Every item collected helps to raise valuable funds that go directly back into supporting school activities, resources, and opportunities for our children.
By using the recycling bin, you’re not only helping the environment by giving items a second life, but also contributing to the continued growth and success of our school.
Thank you for your ongoing support — every bag makes a difference!
What's Cooking?
This week I have continued working with children from Team Swale. They have all been making 'Supercrunch' - a cold pudding or breakfast food using fruit, yoghurt, honey and cereal. They have had the opportunity to learn about different fruits and where they come from. They have also learnt about where their food comes from (plant or animal) with a particular focus on milk, wheat and bees. The children were also introduced to using a safety knife and cut their own fruit up. They all have done an amazing job and showed such determination in creating their 'rainbow' in a cup.
I will soon be working with Team Loxley, Calder and Humber. I have lots of exciting things lined up for them but firstly, we will be travelling to Greece to make a very popular salad. More will be revealed soon. In the meantime, I hope the children enjoy their week off.
Mrs Soper
Cook School Lead
25th - 29th May - May half term
1st - 12th June - Year 4 Multiplication Timetables Check
4th June - New Reception Starters Coffee Morning (9 - 11am)
8th - 12th June - KS1 Phonics Screening
8th June - Year 4 Trip to Murton Park
9th June - Afterschool Club closed
10th June - Tiny Steps & Esk Trip to Boston Park Farm
8th June - FOSHA's Super Hero Shop (Further information will be shared)
15th - 18th June - Staynor Stars Class Auditions
18th June - Summer Fayre
18th June - New Reception Starters Stay & Play (3:45 - 5pm)
19th June - Teacher Training Day
24th June - EYFS Sports Day (1:30pm - 3pm)
26th June - Sports Day (9:30am - 11:30am: Y4,5,6 & 1:30pm - 3pm: Y1,2,3)
29th & 30th June - Year 6 Selby High Transition Days
29th & 30th June - Whole School Transition Days
1st July - Staynor Stars Parent's Show (5:30pm)
2nd July - Staynor Stars Show for children with Judges
3rd July - Rock Steady Summer Concert
3rd July - Break the Rules day (Further information will be shared)
6th - 10th July - Year 6 Brayton High Transition Week
13th July - School Reports Out
15th July - Year 6 Leaver's Trip to London
16th July - Year 6 Leaver's Presentation Evening (5:30pm - 6:30pm)
17th July - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
We are aware of a viral trend circulating online where children are encouraged to heat soft “squishy” toys (sometimes called NeeDoh or jelly cube toys) in a microwave.
This is extremely dangerous. When heated, these toys can burst and release hot contents, which may cause serious burns to the hands, face and skin.
What you can do:
Talk to your child about the risks of copying online challenges or trends
Remind them that not everything seen online is safe or accurate
Ensure squishy toys or similar items are never heated or microwaved
Encourage your child to come to you if they see something online that concerns them
If you would like more information and practical advice, please see the safeguarding alert here: SAFEGUARDING ALERT: Viral Trend Risks Causing Severe Burns to Children - Ineqe Safeguarding Group
⚠️ Half Term Safety Reminder ⚠️
As the weather is expected to improve over the Half Term break, we would like to remind families about the dangers of swimming or bathing in lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and other open water areas.
Although the water may look safe and inviting, open water can be extremely dangerous. Hidden hazards, cold water temperatures, strong currents, and deep mud can quickly put lives at risk. We ask all parents and carers to speak to their children about staying safe and avoiding swimming in unauthorised areas.
We would also like to remind everyone about the importance of safe and considerate parking around the school grounds. Please avoid parking on pavements, blocking driveways, stopping near crossings, or parking in restricted areas. Unsafe parking can put children and families at risk, particularly during busy drop-off and collection times.
Thank you for helping us to keep our school community safe.