Class 1 News

Harvest Festival and Donations

We would like to invite everyone to join us at Holy Trinity Church, for our Harvest Festival, on Thursday 9th October, starting at 9:45am.

This year we will once again be asking for donations which will go to the York Foodbank, run by the Trussell Trust.  Any donations of non-perishable foods and the other items listed below would be gratefully received.  By donating to the foodbank you will help families in our own community who are in need.  Please bring the aforementioned into school on Thursday 9th October.

If possible please choose an item from this list to bring to school on the morning of our Harvest Celebration:

  • Packets of Biscuits
  • Tinned Fruit
  • Sponge Puddings (tinned or plastic pots)
  • Tinned Meat (stews, curries, chillies, mince, ham etc.)
  • UHT Milk
  • Tinned Fish
  • Jars of Coffee
  • Cartons of Long Life Fruit Juice
  • Packs of Toilet Rolls
  • Tinned Tomatoes

More information can be found at www.york.foodbank.org.uk.  Please do not hesitate to contact Mr Buttery via email if you have any questions. 

Kitchen Update 01-09-25 & Temporary Menu

We are delighted to inform families that, following a final assessment this afternoon, Elvington’s new state-of-the-art kitchen has been cleared for use – please see the photo below.  A temporary menu will be in place for this week, before moving to the Week Two menu from next Monday. Please click here for a .pdf version of this temporary menu, or see the image below.

Elvington Out of School Club – Summer Holiday Opening

Click to go to the Out of School Club website!

Hello everyone! The summer holidays are fast approaching, and we are looking forward to welcoming the children to holiday club for days of fun-filled activities… This summer we will be open as follows:

  • Week commencing 21st July Monday – Friday
    • CLOSED 26th JULY UNTIL 10th AUGUST FOR STAFF HOLIDAYS
  • Week commencing 11th August Monday to Thursday
    • CLOSED FRIDAY 15th AUGUST
  • Week commencing 18th August Monday – Friday
    • CLOSED BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 25th AUGUST
  • From 26th August open Tuesday to Friday and also open Monday 1st September which is training day. School re-opens 2nd September.

Opening times are 8am to 6pm, The cost this summer is £26.00 per day of £14.00 for any 5 hours.Please make sure that your child brings a packed lunch and water bottle. Booking is required so appropriate supplies and staffing can be arranged. Bookings to be made by email info@elvingtonoutofschool.co.uk or by calling 07790 480229 (Please text or leave a message when there is no reply). Bookings cannot be made via school.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in the summer!Have a great break,Sue, Elaine, Kath, Tracie, Judi and Maisy

PTA Summer Disco

The PTA Summer Disco will be taking place this Friday from 5pm to 7:30pm. A huge amount of effort goes into organising and running events like this, so it would be wonderful to see as many of you there as possible!

The PTA would be very grateful for any additional help during either of the following time slots:

  • 5–6pm
  • 6–7:30pm

If you’re able to assist, please let Mrs. Greening or Kara Palmer know – thank you for your support.

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Summer 2 Clubs 2025

Please see the letter below, which has also been emailed to families, for information about the clubs available in the second half of the Summer term. We will again be using the Parent Booking System for all school staff run clubs. 

Places will ‘roll over’ from Summer 1, if your child already has a place there is no need to rebook. The booking system opens at 6pm on the 19th May and closes Friday 6th June at 6pm.

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Click here for more information about extra-curricular clubs and activities at Elvington Church of England Primary School.