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Newsletter 17-03-23

Please find this week’s Newsletter below. Children are encouraged to wear red or spotty clothing/accessories today, for Red Nose Day, but are under no obligation. Should you wish, please donate by using this link. With your donations, Comic Relief partners…

Scooter/Balance Bike Appeal!

I am attempting to create a balance bike and scooter zone for the children in EYFS. If you know of anyone able to donate a scooter and/or a balance bike in good condition, please let me know or send an email via the school office. The youngest children in school and myself would be so, so grateful. Many thanks for your support.Miss Rushmer

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Newsletter 10-03-23

Please find this week’s Newsletter below.

Look out for more Easter Holiday activities, some of which are completely free for those entitled to income related free school meals, the Roving Reporters and school events.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

After successfully climbing Ben Nevis, Mount Snowdon and Scafell Pike, we are attempting to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. The Yorkshire Three Peaks route is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. The challenge takes on the…

Year 6 Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) – Presentation for Parents & Carers – Thursday 9th March 2023

Please find attached a copy of the PowerPoint used during the meeting on Thursday 9th March: SATs Presentation 2023 as a .pdf In order to support the children with the spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) aspect of the assessments, please…

Message from the PTA

PTA Meeting

The PTA would like to warmly welcome all parents to a meeting taking place on Wednesday 8th March 6:00-7:00pm, here at school. We would love for anybody interested in supporting the PTA to come along. The main focus of the meeting will be discussing potential plans for a Summer Fete at the end of the school year, held at school.

We are a friendly team who would love to get together with other parents to discuss fundraising ideas. You are in no way obligated to assist in the running of any event.Elvington PTA

You can find out more about the PTA on this page of our website.

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Newsletter 03-03-23

Please find this week’s Newsletter below.

Please look out for the exciting activities taking place over the Easter Holidays in York (these are free to children receiving income related free school meals) and photographs of the children enjoying World Book Day. Many thanks to Mrs Bowyer, Dr Bray and Mrs Musson for providing props for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party; the children were delighted.

Have a super weekend!

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The Importance of Attendance and Punctuality

Elvington’s average attendance has fallen to 93.4%, and is now just below the national figure of 93.5%. Currently, this is below the local figure of 93.8%. Please remember that our School target is 96%. For children to gain the greatest…

Class Newsletters Spring 2 2023

Click on an image to view .pdf versions of the class newsletters for the second half of the Spring term!

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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – World Book Day

Our lovely new cook, Fiona Hawley, would like to throw a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party treat for the children on Thursday 2nd March, World Book Day. Please see the menu below.

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She would very much like to have some props around the dining hall. Should anyone have any teapots, tea sets or any ‘Alice in Wonderland’ related items (for display purposes only) we would be very grateful of them for the day.