Haltwhistle Academy Newsletter
Nurture, believe, inspire, achieve
Get Set - Path to Paris
To celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are inviting children aged 5-11 and their families to get active and embark on a virtual journey with Path to Paris.
As team HALTWHISTLE (Unique Code: 2742) we want you to get ACTIVE with your family and friends and record your activity.
Use this link to get started: https://www.getset.co.uk/pathtoparis
Summer Performance
This year our Year 6 pupils, accompanied by our Year 5 choir, will be performing Matilda the Musical.
With some bespoke choreography from Hannah Finnigan and a night of laughs, songs and a wig or two, it will be a night to remember!
The performance will take place on Tuesday 16th July 6pm - 7:30pm (Approx).
More information to follow
EUFA EURO 2024
The Euros in Germany kicks off on June 14 and as a school we wish to celebrate this incredible competition. We will watch a few of the matches, enjoy some football activities, get creative to show pride for our nation and cheer England to the final (Hopefully!)
There may also be a special competition for parents - further information to follow.
Carlisle Castle visit
On Tuesday Year 1 and 2 enjoyed a fabulous trip to Carlilse Castle. We learnt about the licking stones in the dungeon, the carvings in the keep, the queens who used to live in the castle and the murder holes in the gatehouse! Matthew our guide showed us around and we spotted all of the features of castles from our history lessons and climbed A LOT of steps! We also dressed up as and found out about all of the different people who lived in the castle. Thank you to those adults who gave up their day to join us on the trip!
Carnival Float - 2024 Olympics theme
Our NEW School Parent App
Please find information regarding our new and updated parent app 'ScholarPack Parents'. Please download the app from the app store as shown in this video.
You should have received your unique code to activate the app via email. MyEd is no longer be accessible.
Once logged in please ensure that notifications are enabled to recieve any updates.
Our fantastic office staff will be able to support with this if you have any problems.
Haltwhistle Family Hub - courses for Summer
Haltwhistle Family Hub, Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, Haltwhistle, United Kingdom
Phone: 01434 321761
Email: HaltwhistleFamilyHub@northumberland.gov.uk
Healthy relationships courses
Argue Better starts 17th April 19:30 - 20:20
Getting it Right for children starts 6 May 19:30 - 20:20
Me You and Baby Too starts May 24
Sign up here https://form.northumberland.gov.uk/form/auto/family_hub_req
Learn from home courses
HENRY 0-5 starts, 15th April
HENRY 5-12 starts, 30th April 9:30 - 11:00
Incredible years, 23rd April 24 7pm - 8pm
Healthy Relationships: Argue Better starts 17th April
Sign up here https://form.northumberland.gov.uk/form/auto/family_hub_req
Attendance Matters - important changes coming
Every second in school counts, as missing school, whether by being late or taking unnecessary days off, creates more new learning gaps which need to be addressed. The best way you can support your child to recover from the lost school time of recent years is to ensure they are in school and ready to learn every day.
We want every child's attendance to be good or better. This means 96%+
Please check your child's attendance (see our app) against the class and national data. School staff are able to offer support if your child's attendance is of concern.
Please do not take your child out of school during term time as it disrupts your child’s learning and you risk financial penalties. Any term time leave of absence must be applied for more than 2 weeks before the date of leave and can only be authorised by the Headteacher in the case of EXCEPTIONAL circumstances. Please could we urge parents to book holidays during the 13 weeks of annual school holidays which are available each year. In line with our attendance policy, we are required to refer all qualifying absences due to holidays during term time to the Education Welfare Officer at Northumberland County Council.
If leave has not been authorised and your child is out of school then you may receive a minimum fine of £60 per child, per parent. If the time out of school makes your child’s attendance drop below 90% then they are known as persistently absent under the governments attendance definitions. This means that you may face prosecution through the courts.
Please help us to help your child catch up by ensuring they are in school and ready to learn every day.
Before and After School club bookings
Please click here to book a place in breakfast club. Please note that bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance to ensure we have adequate staffing available. Please speak to a member of our office team if you need to make a short notice booking 01434 320467.
Please click here to book a place in after school care. Please note that bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance to ensure we have adequate staffing available. Please speak to a member of our office team if you need to make a short notice booking 01434 320467.
Calendar of Events - Please scroll to see all dates
If reading this on your phone, please turn your phone sideways to be able to scroll through our planned dates. You can also add our calendar to your own phone calendar to be sure you don't miss a date.
School Games Gold
Skills Builder Silver
Great North Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
Lead School
Reading for Pleasure Award
Ruth Miskin Award
Our school designated safeguarding leads are Susie Drake, Alex Wood, Vicki Ridley, Shirley Phillips
Everyone is responsible for safeguarding children. Please speak to a member of this team if you are concerned about the safety of a child.