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PTA – thank you to Kara and Mary

Look at what our amazing PTA have fundraised and bought for our school this year! Thanks to your incredible support. our children have benefitted from so many wonderful opportunities and resources throughout the year. Here's what the PTA have made possible: props for the Nativity, rugby inflatable, Year 5 & 6 swimming, resources to update our school book areas, Monk Park Farm trip (class 1 & 2), Merchant Workshop (Class 3), Crucial Crew trip (Class 4), end of year whole school beach trip & ice creams, bark for our outdoor whole school play area, new starters bags for new EYFS, grow your own butterfly kits. A HUGE thank you to all our parents, carers and families for attending and supporting our PTA events. Your generosity, time and support make a massive difference and help create amazing memories and opportunities for all our children. Together, we make our school an even more wonderful place to learn and grow! Thank you!We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to both Kara and Mary for the pivotal role they have played within the PTA. Their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to raising funds for enriching educational experiences and enjoyable activities for the children of Elvington have been truly exceptional.

So many opportunities and experiences simply would not have been possible without their tireless support. We are sure you will join the staff team in expressing our sincere gratitude as they come to the end of their time with the PTA. Their contribution to our school community has been invaluable; they leave with our very best wishes and thanks.

If you have never considered joining the PTA, we would encourage you to come along to their first meeting of the new academic year. Whether you can offer your time regularly or just occasionally, every contribution makes a real difference. The PTA plays a vital role in enhancing the experiences we are able to offer our children, and new members are always warmly welcomed.

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PTA Refreshments on Sports Day – THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to our PTA for providing refreshments during Sports Day. Thanks to your support, they raised an incredible £212, which will go towards paying for the ice creams on our whole-school beach trip.

We would also like to thank the PTA for their contribution towards the rugby inflatable that the children enjoyed in school on Monday.

We are very grateful for the continued support of our PTA and school community.

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Sports Week – Important Information

Further to the message below, and having reviewed the latest weather forecast, we would like to let you know that children may wear their PE kits to school for the remainder of the week.

With temperatures expected to rise significantly over the coming days, reaching highs of around 31–32°C by Thursday and Friday, and with UV levels to consider, we feel this is the most comfortable and practical option for your child.

Please remember that it is essential that all children bring a water bottle and have appropriate sun protection. As in previous years, if the warm weather continues, we will set up additional water stations to ensure children have easy access to drinking water throughout the day. Children will also be encouraged to spend time in shaded areas whenever possible. Should an extreme heat warning come into effect, it may be necessary to modify or curtail some activities in the interests of safety.

Good morning,

As you are hopefully aware, this week is Elvington’s Sports Week. Throughout the week, the children will be taking part in a range of sporting activities, as outlined in the Summer Term Dates letter.

I am sure you will agree that these experiences are incredibly valuable. They provide opportunities for children to develop their physical, social and communication skills, whilst trying new activities, building resilience and learning new skills.

To help children fully participate in Sports Week, please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school each day. Children in EYFS should come to school wearing their PE kit each day, with the exception of Monday, when all children are invited to wear their favourite sporty clothes in exchange for a bottle donation for Elvington’s PTA. The bottles collected will be used to support the PTA’s bottle tombola.

It is essential that all children bring a water bottle and have appropriate sun protection. As in previous years, if the warm weather continues, we will set up additional water stations to ensure children have easy access to drinking water throughout the day. Children will also be encouraged to spend time in shaded areas whenever possible.  Should an extreme heat warning come into effect, it may be necessary to modify or curtail some activities in the interests of safety.

We have noticed that a small number of children are not currently wearing the correct kit for PE. Details of the school’s PE kit requirements can be found on our website: www.elvingtonprimary.org.uk/parents-carers/school-uniform

There is also a range of PE kit items available through the Second Time Around Barn, so please do not feel under pressure to purchase new clothing.

You are welcome to join us for the culmination of Sports Day (1:15 to 3pm, Tuesday 23rd June) and the Mini Marathon (2pm, Friday 26th June). Please feel free to bring foldable chairs to either of the aforementioned events. I am also pleased to share that the PTA will be selling ice lollies during the latter part of the afternoon (£1 each), with all proceeds going towards providing enhanced educational opportunities for our children.

Please note that some events may need to be postponed, amended or curtailed in the event of adverse weather conditions. Should this be necessary, parents and carers will be informed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the weather remains beyond our control.

Thank you for your continued support.Mr Buttery

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PTA Reminder about Break the Rules Day – Thursday 21st May

Dear Parents and Carers,

This is a reminder that Thursday 21st May is Break the Rules Day at school in support of our PTA.

  • Children have been given a slip to take home to choose which rules they would like to break for the day.
  • Each rule costs £1, with a maximum of 5 rules per pupil.
  • Please return completed slips along with cash donations to school on or before Thursday 21st May.

A reminder of rules which may be broken on this day only;

📣 Call Mr Buttery by his first name (£1)
👕 Come in non-uniform (£1)
🤪 Have CRAZY hair (£1)
🍰 Eat pudding first (£1)
🧸 Bring a fluffy friend (£1)

Thank you for supporting our PTA. We hope the children enjoy taking part in this fun event!Elvington PTA 

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Camino del Norte – Bilbao to Santander (April 2026)

Click to visit the fundraiser page!

I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all parents and carers at Elvington who so generously supported the recent hike in aid of OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity and Elvington’s PTA.

The vast majority of donations were received directly from our school community. I am delighted to inform you that the total amount raised currently stands at £1,557.00, with a further £317.50 in Gift Aid. The JustGiving page will close on Thursday 30th April.Mr Buttery

🌟 EYFS Places Available at Elvington Church of England Primary School! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome applications for our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Our youngest learners thrive in a nurturing, engaging environment where curiosity, creativity and confidence grow every day. 🌿📚

✅ Outstanding Early Years Results

From outdoor exploration to shared stories, our children benefit from a rich, hands-on curriculum that builds strong foundations for lifelong learning.

📩 Get in touch to find out more or arrange a visit—we’d love to show you around!