Mrs Hirst message: What a wonderful week it has been!It was fantastic to welcome so many of you into school for Parents’ Evening, we really value the positive conversations and partnerships this creates. Please remember that our class teams are always there to listen and support you—do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.This half term we are focusing on our Christian value of Joy, and the beautiful weather we have enjoyed recently has been a lovely reminder of this, bringing smiles, positivity and time to enjoy learning and being together. Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter
Mrs Hirst message: I hope you all had a lovely and restful Easter break. It has been wonderful to welcome everyone back to school and to begin the summer term together. With the brighter mornings and a welcome turn in the weather, the school already feels full of renewed energy and enthusiasm.The summer term is always a very busy and exciting time, and we have lots to look forward to in the weeks ahead. There are many enriching opportunities planned for our pupils, and we are excited to see them continue to learn, grow and shine. Thank you, as always, for your continued support — I look forward to sharing the term’s highlights with you. Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter
Mrs Hirst message: As we come to the end of this term, it has been a joy to celebrate Easter together in so many meaningful ways. Our church service was a truly special occasion, and the Easter bonnet parade and egg-decorating competitions showcased the amazing creativity of our pupils. We have also been sending Easter cards to local residents to share the hope and warmth of the season, and our Easter eggs decorated with positive affirmations can now be spotted around the community—small reminders of encouragement and joy. It has been wonderful to see our Christian value of hope shining through in all that we do. Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter
Oak Class Shine at Marrick Priory!This week I was lucky enough to join Oak Class on their residential at Marrick Priory—and what an experience it was. From the moment we arrived, the children showed remarkable bravery, teamwork, and resilience. Whether it was tackling new challenges, encouraging a friend to have a go, or working together to solve problems, they showed the very best of our school values.One of my favourite parts was simply spending time with the children—chatting over meals, hearing their reflections at the end of the day, and watching new friendships grow. They were a credit to their families and to our school.I want to offer sincere thanks to the incredible staff who gave up their Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter
Wensleydale Tournament of SongNext Friday, 20th March, our Year 1 and 2 children will be performing an action song at The Wensleydale Tournament of Song at 10.20am at Tenants. Family, friends and members of the community are invited to watch, there is a charge for adult entry tickets, children are free. More information can be found at https://www.wensleydaletos.co.uk/Oak Class ResidentialNext week is the residential to Marrick Priory for children in Year 5 and 6, emails have been sent home with all the information. We are excited to hear about your adventures. Click Here to Read the Full Newsletter
Spring is coming!Celebrate the start of spring by reading outside… take a picture of yourself reading in the garden, the park or on a day out and send it to school on Dojo Click here to view the full newsletter
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, there will be a new reading challenge each month. Show us your completed challenge on Dojo (message or photo) and be entered into a monthly prize draw. Click here to view the full newsletter
To celebrate the National Year of Reading, there will be a new reading challenge each month. Show us your completed challenge on Dojo (message or photo) and be entered into a monthly prize draw. Click here to view the full newsletter
Mrs Hirst newsToday at the Federation, we have been celebrating Love—a value that helps our schools grow into happy, caring, and supportive places for everyone.Throughout the day, our children have been exploring what love looks like in everyday life:Love in Ourselves Showing confidence, kindness to our own feelings, and pride in our achievements.Love in Our School Helping friends, sharing equipment, using kind words, and looking after one another.Love in Our Community Thinking about how we can show care and respect to the people around us—at home, in our neighbourhoods, and to those who work hard to support us.Love Around the World Learning how acts of kindness and understanding can make a difference globally, and celebrating the wonderful diversity of people across the planet.Today has been a reminder that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we do through our actions, our words, and the choices we make. We are proud of how our children continue to show love in so many meaningful ways.Have a lovely half term,Mrs Hirst Click here to view the full newsletter
Mrs Hirst newsIt has been a busy and positive first week back, and the children have shown a wonderful attitude as we begin this half term. Our focus on the value of hope is already shining through—encouraging pupils to look ahead with confidence and believe in what they can achieve.We also have lots of exciting events planned for the weeks ahead, and we look forward to sharing these experiences with you and the children.Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Click here to view the full newsletter