Sport and PE

Sports Week 2023

We are all looking forward to Sports Week, week beginning 19th June. Please remember to have a full PE kit and a water bottle in school. During this week the children will be able to join in with a range of exciting activities including: a climbing wall, rugby inflatable and dance workshops.

We will also be holding our Sports’ Day on Tuesday 20th June at 1:15pm. The children will be taking part in races and then working in teams to complete a series of activities. Spectators will be welcome. A stand will be present from Phunky Foods.

On Friday 23rd June at 2pm, we will be holding our Mini Marathon. The Mini Marathon is our annual school fundraiser, look out for sponsorship forms to help us raise money for school fund. Parents/carers are invited to cheer their child on in this event!

Message from Tennis Coach

Dear Parents,

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Ian and I have really enjoyed our time at Elvington Primary. We have been really impressed by the children who we found to be so polite, enthusiastic and great fun! Some of the children really seemed to enjoy the tennis coaching that they had and we would love to see them again. We are based at Down the Line Tennis Academy at York St John University Sports Park on Haxby Road. There is lots going on which you may like your child to get involved with. For any children wishing to join us for tennis camp over May Half Term we’d like to offer them Members Rates as an initial welcome to the academy. Tennis camp takes place 30th May until 2nd June 9am-12pm for ages 5-10. We can provide tennis racquets if needed. Should you wish to discuss your child starting to do some tennis sessions during term time or indeed camp with us (either over half term or the summer holidays) then my email is info@downthelinetennis.co.uk. We look forward to coming back next year to teach possibly some of their siblings.

Kind regardsNicky Moss, Down the Line Tennis Academy, Tennis manager/LTA Level 3 Coach

Update on Mr Buttery’s Three Peaks Challenge

After successfully climbing Ben Nevis, Mount Snowdon and Scafell Pike, we are attempting to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

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Any money raised will be used to purchase reading resources for Elvington Church of England Primary School.

I would like to thank the nine sponsors, who have donated £205.

Your support will be greatly appreciated when we attempt this challenge on Thursday 6th April 2023 – to donate, please visit: www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/andrew-buttery-432?utm_term=ERe8pKwWq.

An article on the challenge was featured in The Press: www.yorkpress.co.uk/ news/23365378.elvington-ce-school-york-head-teacher-three-peaks-trek/.Mr Buttery

Summer 1 Clubs List

Please see below the club list for the Summer Term. Clubs start the week beginning 24th April, with the exception of Revision Club which starts 19th April, until week ending 26th May. The letter and booking form has also been emailed home to families.

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Big Walk and Wheel

We’re taking part in Sustrans Big Pedal event 2023, the UK’s largest inter-school cycling, walking, wheeling and scooting challenge. The challenge runs from 20th to 31st March 2023, it’s free and we would love everyone to be involved. We would like to encourage your child(ren) to take active journeys to school on as many days as possible during the event, and join them on their way. You can scooter, cycle or walk. If you have to travel by car because of where you live, you could always park a short distance away from school to still take part. Or your child can walk several laps of the playground as they enter the school grounds. Walk to School Week is a great way to get children active, which is important for physical health and mental wellbeing. Active school runs also help to reduce congestion and air pollution outside the school gate. THANK YOU

Spring 2 Clubs List

Please find below the School Club list for Spring Term 2. In the main, this remains the same as the current term, there is no need to re-book your child into any of these clubs. Tuesday Multi-Sports is replaced with Key Stage 2 Hockey.  Please let the office know should you wish your child to attend this club.

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Lunch Menu for Sports Week

w/c 20th June 2022 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Main Dish Hot Dog Cheese Pizza Beef Wrap Chicken Goujons Fish Fingers
Vegetarian Dish Quorn Sausage Cheese Pizza Cheese Wrap Quorn Goujons Quorn Fillet
Accompaniments Wedges

Cucumber & Carrot Sticks

Wedges

Peppers

New Potatoes

Carrot Sticks

Salad

Cucumber Sticks

Chips

Mini Corn on the Cob

Jacket Potato

& Sandwich

Jacket Potato

Cheese Sandwich

Jacket Potato

Ham Sandwich

Ham Wrap Jacket Potato

Cheese Sandwich

Jacket Potato

Ham Sandwich

Desserts Flapjack Shortbread Ginger Biscuit Chocolate Shortbread Ice Lolly

Mini Marathon

Our annual school fund raiser will soon be here – Elvington’s Mini Marathon is due to take place in our Sports Week (week beginning 20th June 2022). This year, we are thankfully in a position to be able to invite parents/carers along to support this event.

The children will be running laps of a course set out within the school grounds, and will be asking to be sponsored (all funds will go to Elvington’s PTA). Children will have half an hour to see how many laps they can complete. They are able to walk or run during this time and will have access to a water station.

Sponsorship forms will be sent via email on Monday 13th June.

Summer Term (second half) Clubs Information

Monday Mrs. Granger Times Table Club  – Year 4

12.30 pm – 1 pm (Max. 12)

Monday Mr. Buttery Quick Cricket  – Key Stage 2

3.15 pm – 4.15 pm (Max. 20)

Monday Mrs. Marjoram Gardening Club –  Key Stage 2

3.15 pm – 4.15 pm  (Max. 12)

Tuesday Mr. Buttery Run a mile Club – All welcome, no need to book

8.30 am – 8.45 am

Tuesday Mr. Knowles Chess Club – Key Stage 2

12.15 pm – 1.30 pm

Tuesday Mr Wilson Athletics – Key Stage 2

3.15 pm – 4.15 pm (Max. 20)

Wednesday Hayley Patrick Dance Club –  Key Stage 1 & 2

Please contact Hayley directly – admin@evolutiondance.net

Thursday Mr. Buttery Run a mile Club – All welcome, no need to book

8.30 am – 8.45 am

Thursday Miss. Rushmer Construction Club –  Years 2 & 3

12.30-1.00 pm (Max. 8)

  • Clubs recommence week beginning Monday 6th June and run up to Thursday 21st July.
  • If clubs become full, names will be kept on a waiting list.
  • Chess Club is dependent on numbers and will go ahead if there is enough interest.  All interested parties will be updated as soon as possible after speaking to Mr. Knowles.

Click here to download the clubs information and booking form as a .pdf

Sports Week Overview

Children throughout school have enjoyed a range of activities as part of our Sports Week. Here’s an overview of the week:

Climbing Wall Experience

Children in KS1 & KS2 enjoyed a very special experience day, as they were able to attempt ascending a state of the art climbing wall. Trained instructors were on hand to keep children safe and ensure everyone enjoyed
the experience, which they clearly did. Climbing is one of the fastest growing sporting activities. It simultaneously develops coordination, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Additionally, important life skills like problem-solving, goal-setting, perseverance, inner confidence and patience were developed. To quote Lydia, “I was so proud of myself for getting to the top – it was great exercise and an amazing experience!”

Sports Day

We had our annual Sports Day (in class bubbles) on Tuesday. It was great to see the effort and sportsmanship the children displayed. Unfortunately, COVID-19 restrictions prevented us from inviting parents/carers.

Mini Marathon

Lots of laps were completed as part of Wednesday’s Mini Marathon – thank you for your sponsorship of this event. Money raised from this event will help to fund some of the exciting events the school provides for the children. You can still download a copy of the sponsor form here, or please contact Mrs. Greening should you require a paper copy of the sponsorship form.

Skate Park

Sadly, due to the inclement weather, the skate park on Friday 25th June has had to be cancelled.  It is now scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th June. Please check your child’s class Twitter feed…