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16.7.10
Dear Parents
I have just received a copy of the video taken at my son’s recent weeding. The first part of the video records the children’s beautiful singing of the hymn “For the beauty of the Earth”. I wondered if any of you might like to see it, especially those who were unable to come to the wedding to see their child perform.
I will show the video on the large screen in the KS2 classroom straight after school tomorrow afternoon, 20th July. I would then be happy to flick through any photos of the children’s many activities on my laptop taken over the past years you would like to see. You could stay for as few or as many of these as you wish. Children are welcome to come along too. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits will be served.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
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16.7.10
Dear Parents
Weren’t we lucky with the weather for our visit to Harewood? It really was a wonderful trip and the children were a credit to you all.
Next week we are having a Pet Week in school. The focus of this activity is to develop the speaking and listening skills of the children. Children may prepare a short talk about their pet and they may either bring in pictures or the actual pet for the group to see. Other children will then have the opportunity to ask the child questions.
From Monday to Thursday of next week, there will be sessions at the start and just before the end of the school day to enable parents to bring their pets into school. Monday and Wednesday are dog/small animal days, Tuesday is a cat/small animal day and Thursday is cat/large animal day.
If you could like your child to take part, please complete the slip below. We will of course inform you as to when to bring in your pet if that is possible.
All children will need to bring a packed lunch to school next Friday, the last day of term, and as it is non-uniform day, they may like to dress up for the Garden Party in the afternoon!
Many thanks,
Margaret Taylor
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I would like my child ……………………….……………. to bring in his/her pet …………..…………………….
on ……………..………………. in the morning/afternoon.
He/she will be bringing in pictures of his/her pet □
I will be bringing in his/her pet □
Signed ………………………………………………………………. Dated ………………………………………
Please contact the school if you need help in accessing this document. It is available in other formats if required.
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16th July 2010
Dear Parents
Thank you to all parents who have kindly offered to provide canapés/nibbles for the garden party next Friday. Whatever you have offered, please bring in on the day - it will be greatly appreciated.
Could all food please be brought to the village hall at 8.45am on the Friday morning, as we need to keep it chilled. Any sandwiches please leave whole, as the helpers will cut into shapes just before the event.
If anyone would like to help please contact Carolyn Fortune.
Many thanks.
Susan Hirst/
Carolyn Fortune
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16th July 2010
Dear Parent
The winning House for this term is Blues. The children from the winning house will be taken to Matrix Bowling on Monday 19th July, along with all the Y6s, as a reward for their hard work during the term. They will be transported by parent’s and staff cars to Skipton.
If your child……………………………… would like to take part in the trip please complete the permission slip below and return to school by Monday. If the slip is not returned your child will not be allowed to attend. If your child needs to use a booster seat in a car please ensure that it is brought to school.
Please note that this treat is mainly financed by ‘The Friends’. Many thanks to them.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I give permission for my child ………………………………..to take part in the Bowling treat and understand that my child will be transported by car to Skipton and will ensure that if they need a booster seat one will be brought into school for them.
Signed…………………………………………… Dated ………………………………..
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12.7.10
Dear Parents
Your child’s Annual Report is attached. Please let us know if there is anything within it that you don’t understand. We would be happy to explain.
The KS2 children will be making their final visit of this term to Upper Wharfedale School for Sport tomorrow, so will need their Sports kit. For our visit to Harewood House on Wednesday, please ensure that your child is at School by 8.50am, so that we can depart promptly at 9am. Please also ensure that he/she is dressed for a day outdoors and brings a raincoat or sun-cream, depending on the forecast! (Hope it’s the sun-cream!). As the children will need to carry their belongings with them during the day, they will need a backpack/ rucksack. They will also need a packed lunch with still drinks, and a carrier bag to sit on for our picnic.
The final after-school Sports Club will be this Thursday, 15th July, 3.30-4.30pm.
You and your friends and family are warmly invited to join us for our Leavers’ Assembly and Summer Concert at 2.15pm on Friday 16th July in the Village Hall.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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7th July 2010
KS2 Parents
Dear Parents
Sports on Thursday afternoon
Just to let parents know that the children will be doing sport tomorrow afternoon with Mr Baines at the cricket field in Cracoe (weather permitting), so can they please bring in their sports kit (if it is not already at school).
They will be walked there and back by staff.
There will be no after-school sport tomorrow, but Mr Baines will run a final session next Thursday.
Kind regards
Margaret Taylor
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I would like my child(ren)___________ to do sport at the cricket field in Cracoe on Thursday 8th July. The children will be walked there and back and supervised by staff.
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To Y6 Parents
5th July 2010
Dear Parent
We would like to invite your child to a special Leavers’ Boat Race and Dinner on Wednesday, 7th July.
Mrs Hirst, Mr Baines and I will provide the children with a snack and drink at 3.30pm, and then we will help them to each make a model boat, using wood, cardboard, polystyrene, fabric, etc. They may have time to decorate the boat before we leave at approximately 4:45pm to travel to Linton in staff cars. The children will then ‘race’ their boats along the stream between the bridges at Linton and certificates will be awarded for the most stable, the best-looking and fastest boats.
We have a table booked at the Fountaine at Linton for dinner with the children at 5:15pm. The children should be ready to be collected from Linton at 6:00pm. If you would like your child to take part, please complete the slip below.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I would like my child …………….…………………… to take part in the Leavers’ Boat Race and Dinner
Signed…………………………………………… Dated ………………………………..
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To: Y5 Parents
30th June 2010
Dear Parents
The Cluster Y5 French Day will be held on Friday, 9th July 10:00-2:30pm at Cracoe Village Hall. This year there is a “Carnival” theme to the day, so the children should try to wear clothes featuring bright colours – some photos are attached to give you ideas!
All children will need to bring a packed lunch on this day. We will finish at approximately 2.30pm.
Many thanks,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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30.6.10
Dear Parents
I thought it might be useful at this point to remind you of the dates of some of the events leading up to the end of term.
Thurs 1 July* Sports Afternoon, Cracoe Cricket Ground 1.30-3.30pm
(Weather permitting. Reserve date 8 July)
We will try our best to have Sports Day tomorrow, but if the weather looks poor we may have to postpone till next week.
Please ring School at 12 noon, not before, if you wish to know whether Sports afternoon is going ahead.
NB. No after-school sports club today
Fri 2 July* MC Sports (school uniform) in Village Hall 3.00pm
Mon 5 July* Open Afternoon. An opportunity to see your child’s
work during this academic year. 2.45-3.30pm
Tues 6 July Diocese Leavers’ Assembly at Ripon Cathedral – Y6s Dep Colvend 9.15
Friends’ Meeting at Devonshire Arms, Cracoe 7.00pm
Weds 7 July Y6 Leavers’ boat race and dinner at the Fountaine 3.30-6pm
Fri 9 July Y5 French Day, with a Carnival theme 9.30-2.30pm
Mon 12 July Annual Reports sent to parents
Weds 14 July Whole school visit to Harewood House and Bird garden 9.00-4.30pm
Fri 16 July* Leavers’ Assembly and Summer Concert 2.15pm
Mon 19 July House Point Treat – Bowling, plus Y6s 11.30-1.00pm
Fri 23 July* Non-uniform day
Garden Party – All welcome 2.30pm
* We look forward to welcoming you to these events
Kind regards
Margaret Taylor
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28.6.10
Dear Parents
Thank you so much for your help in allowing your child(ren) to take part in Lucy and Richard’s wedding on Saturday.
I cannot begin to tell you how much it meant to me to have them there and so beautifully involved in the service. Every guest at the wedding spoke to me personally afterwards to say how wonderfully they sang. Not only this, but everyone remarked on how beautifully they behaved throughout.
I’m sure you felt as proud as I did. They were an absolute credit to you. I thought you might like a copy of this lovely picture which was taken after the ceremony. My daughter-in-law also took a video of the beginning of the ceremony and the children’s first song. As soon as I receive the DVD from her we will have a viewing session one afternoon, for those of you who weren’t able to be there, or who would like to see it again!
Thank you once again,
Margaret Taylor
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23.6.10
Dear Parents
Y6 Annual Leavers’ Service at Ripon Cathedral – Tuesday 6th July 2010
All Year 6 children from the Bradford Diocese schools have been invited to attend a Leavers’ Service at Ripon Cathedral on Tuesday 6th July. This will be an interactive service where the children will be encouraged to take part and have fun.
The children will be travelling by coach with the other Year 6 children in the Cluster. The coach will leave from Colvend Car Park, Grassington at 9.15am prompt, so please ensure that they are there by 9.05am, and they will be returned to school at approximately 1.45pm.
Your child will need to bring a packed lunch and wear their school uniform. If you would like your child to take part in this visit, please complete the slip below.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
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I would like my child …………………………….. to attend the Y6 Leavers’ Service at Ripon Cathedral on Tuesday 6th July. I understand that they will be travelling by coach.
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21st June 2010
Dear Parent
Cluster Y5 & 6 Outdoor Activity Day at Netherside Hall School – Tuesday 29th June 2010, 9.30am-2.30pm
The Y5 & 6 children will be taking part in a Cluster Outdoor Activity day at Netherside Hall School on Tuesday 29th June. Students will be involved in a variety of outdoor activities, including the use of a climbing wall, team building sessions, etc.
All children will need comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear, waterproofs and/or suncream depending on weather forecast, a packed lunch and plenty of drinks.
The children will be transported by either by minibus or by staff cars.
If you wish your child to take part, please complete the slip
below and return to school by Friday 25th June.
Paul Baines
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I would like my child………..……………………. to take part in the cluster outdoor activity day at Netherside on Tuesday 29th June.
Signed…
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10th June 2010
Dear Parent
SSP Cricket Final – Wednesday 23rd June 2010
Your child has been chosen to play in the Cricket Final at Skipton Cricket Club on Wednesday 23rd June. The children will need to be at the Cricket Club already changed for 1.45pm, ready for a 2pm start. The festival will finish at approximately 4.00pm.
If you would like your child to take part please return the attached slip to school by Monday 14th June.
We are unable to provide transport so we will need parents to help with lifts to and from the cricket club, departing school at 1.25pm.
The children taking part are : Jack B, Libby, Scott, Ben Geldart, Elliott, Kian, Matthew J, Lucy, Eleanor Wade & Ellis.
If you need any further information please get in touch.
Paul Baines
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I would like ……………….…………….... to take part in the Cricket Festival on Wednesday 23rd June at Skipton Cricket Club.
I can/cannot help with transport and can take _____ children.
Signed ……………………………………………… Dated…………………………………………
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9th June 2010
Dear Parents
As you know, Mrs Taylor will be retiring at the end of this term and we plan to hold a “Garden Party” for her on the last day of term, Friday 23rd July at 2.30pm on the lawn outside the Village Hall (weather permitting!).
We are hoping to make this a “fizz & nibbles” event and would be grateful if all the parents could take part in a Jacobs Join, while Friends will supply the drinks.
We would appreciate contributions of canapés/dainty sandwiches (eg cucumber)/bite-size snacks/nibbles/small cakes, and also food for the children such as sausages, pizza slices, ham sandwiches. Please indicate what you may be able to provide and return this to Helen Stanley by Friday 2nd July.
Many thanks.
Sara Jackson
Chair of The Friends
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Friends of Cracoe School
As everybody is aware, Mrs Taylor will be retiring at the end of this term and Staff and Friends have organised the purchase of a suitable leaving gift.
Please can you send any donations towards the gift in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” either for the attention of Helen Stanley or Susan Hirst, by Friday 18th June.
Regards,
Sara Jackson
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Mrs Taylor is retiring!
So the Friends of Cracoe School would like you to join them for a ‘Garden Party’ to say farewell and thank you on
Friday 23rd July at 2:30pm
ALL WELCOME
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7th June 2010
Dear Parents
Just a reminder that School will be closed for 2 days next week, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th June, for In Service Training.
Could I also remind all Y6s that Carlton Lodge is this Wednesday. Please remember to take everything you need, as detailed in our letter of 24th May, and note time of departure of 8:00am prompt from Colvend car park.
To parents of children in Y3, 4 & 5, please remember your bikes and helmets for this Friday’s cycling session.
There are two tennis coaching sessions at Upper Wharfedale School for the next two Wednesdays, between 4.00-5.00pm. This Wednesday, 9th June, is for Y3&4 and next Wednesday, 16th June, the session is for Y5&6.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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24th May 2010
Dear Y2 Parents,
Cluster Geography Walk – Yarnbury to Hebden, Friday 18th June 2010
On 18th June Y2 pupils will do the Cluster Walk. This is a walk from Yarnbury down the river valley to Hebden and ending at the Swing Bridge on the edge of Hebden village. Seven Cluster schools take part.
Objectives:
• To use landscape clues to imagine lead mining industry in 18th and 19th Centuries.
• To describe and compare changes in landscape down the valley.
• To observe different vegetation types throughout the walk.
• To look at Hebden Beck from the stream at Yarnbury to where it joins the River Wharfe at Hebden.
• To describe and compare housing, facilities and change of use in Hebden village.
The children will leave school by car at 9.15am and begin the walk at Yarnbury at 9.45am and return to school at 3pm.
All children need to be dressed appropriately for walking and weather conditions. They must have:-
• Suitable footwear Sun: cap/hat, sun screen
• Trousers or shorts Rain: raincoat
• Tee-shirts (no strappy tops) Cold: warm jumper, coat
• Packed lunch in a back pack
• Plastic bag for sitting on
As we need to adhere to the strict adult:pupil ratios we will require two additional people. We also need four cars to transport us to Yarnbury at 9.15am and pick up at Hebden Swing Bridge at 2.30pm. If you are able to help with either or both of these journeys, please indicate below.
If you wish your child to take part in this trip please complete the slip below and return to school by Friday 28th May.
Many thanks.
Susan Hirst
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I would like my child ………………………………… to take part in the Cluster Y2 Geography walk on Friday 18th June. I understand my child will be travelling by car. I confirm that the information held on my child’s records in school is correct. I will ensure the school is made aware of any change in medical condition or emergency contact numbers prior to my child being involved in a cluster school activity day.
I will be able to help on the walk □
I will be able to help provide transport to Yarnbury leaving at 9.15am□
I will be able to help provide transport back from Hebden leaving at 2.30pm□
Signed ………………………………………… Dated ………………………………………
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Y6 Parents
24th May 2010
Dear Parents
Wednesday 9th June – Cluster Schools Y6 Activity Day at Carlton Lodge
The Year 6 children have the opportunity to take part in a cluster activity day at Carlton Lodge near Thirsk. They will be involved in a range of outdoor activities these being kayaking, climbing, raft building and a confidence trail. We can assure you that the staff who supervise these activities are properly qualified and the children will be well organised.
During some of the activities the children will get very wet, so please ensure that your child brings at least one complete change of clothing and shoes including underwear and a towel. They must also bring a packed lunch and plenty of still drinks.
The children will be travelling by coach from Colvend Car park at 8.00am; please ensure that you arrive promptly allowing the coach to depart on time. They will arrive back at Colvend Car Park at approximately 5.30/6.00pm.
The ‘Friends’ have very kindly offered to cover the cost of this trip, otherwise the cost would have been £31.20 per child. Our very grateful thanks to them.
If you would like your child to take part, please complete the slip below and return the Consent Form no later than Thursday 27th May.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
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I would like my child ……………………… to take part in the Y6 cluster visit to Carlton Lodge on Wednesday 9th June. I understand they will be travelling by coach, departing Colvend Car park at 8am and returning at approximately 5.30pm.
Signed ………………………………………………….. Dated …………………………………………….
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Y6 & Y5 girls’ parents
21st May 2010
Dear Parents
On 16th June the School Nurse will come and deliver a talk on puberty to the Y6 children and Y5 girls. The girls and boys are split into separate groups and the talk includes a short video on the subject. Some parents have expressed an interest in seeing the video themselves, which used to be available for parents to borrow, but this is no longer possible.
I have therefore arranged for the Nurse to come and show the video to any parents who wish to see it at 3.30pm on Thursday 27th May (it is only 8 minutes long).
Please could you give me a ring if you are interested in seeing this video so that I can make the necessary arrangements.
Kind regards,
Helen Stanley
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12th May 2010
Dear Parent
Re-arranged Y5/6 Cluster Rounders Festival – Tuesday 25th May, 2-4pm at Upper Wharfedale School
Your child has been chosen to play at the Y5/6 Cluster Rounders Festival, which has been re-arranged for Tuesday 25th May from 2pm-4pm, at Upper Wharfedale School. Practice sessions led by Julie Robson will be held here at school starting this Friday, at 12.30pm in the playground.
As the KS2 children are already at UWS on Tuesday afternoons, you will not need to take your child to the festival, but you will need to collect them from UWS at 4pm when the festival finishes.
Please ensure that they have suitable clothing, footwear and a cold drink on the day. If you would like your child to take part please complete the slip below and return it to school by Friday 14th May.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
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I do/do not wish my child(ren) ……………………….to take part in the Cluster Rounders Festival on Tuesday 25th May at UWS. I understand that I will need to collect my child(ren) from the event.
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12.5.10
Parents of Y3,4 & 5
Dear Parent
Cycle Awareness Course
Rod Marshall, the County Road Safety Officer, is coming this year to run a Cycle Awareness Course (level 1) which will be suitable for Years 3, 4 & 5. It will take place on Friday 11th & Friday 25th June, 9.30-10.30am, in the school playground. Each child will need to bring a bicycle and cycle helmet with everything in good working order.
Children need to already be able to ride a bike and balance properly, especially when giving hand signals. If your child cannot do so, it would be a good idea to give them an opportunity to practise before the course starts.
If you wish your child to take part please sign the Training Course Consent form attached and return it to school.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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5th May 2010
Y5/6 Parents
Dear Parent
Tag Rugby Festival – Thursday 20th May
Wharfedale Rugby coach, Hedley Verity, has arranged a Tag Rugby Festival for the girls and boys in years 5 and 6, to take place on Thursday 20th May at the new venue of Upper Wharfedale School.
The children will need to leave school at 12.30pm after lunch; the tournament will start at 1:00pm and finish at approximately 3:00pm. Transport to and from this event is by coach. I have selected the following players as our squad. Seven players are on the pitch at any one time, including at least two girls.
Matthew Jackson Liberty Robson
Scott Graham Lucy Sutcliffe
Elliott Hall Eleanor Wade
Jack Webster Richard Anderson
Ellis Hall Jack Balderson
Madelaine White Kian Cross
The children should wear suitable clothing and bring a bottle of water. Hedley has stated that trainers must be worn (not football/rugby boots). If your child is not playing, they can still come along as spectators.
If your child would like to take part in the tournament please complete the slip below.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I would like my child(ren) ……………………………………………….to attend the Tag Rugby Festival on Thursday 20th May at Upper Wharfedale School.
Signed…………………………………………………………….. Dated ………………………………..
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7.5.10
Dear Parents
I am sorry to have to report that Mr Baines continues to be quite unwell, and we are all missing him, but he has today visited the school and hopes to be back with us on Monday 17th May, which we are all extremely glad about. As you probably know, Mrs Byrne has stepped in to deliver KS2 Literacy and our old friend Mr Green has been taking up Y5/6 Science. We are all working very hard to ensure that the work of the School continues to flow along as smoothly as possible.
Looking ahead, a multitude of events and activities are being arranged to make the last months of the School year exciting and interesting for the children. I thought it might be useful to send you a Diary of events so far arranged. These are printed on the reverse of this letter. I am sure that more will be added as time progresses and we will of course inform you of those when we can.
I would particularly like to mention that a special whole-school outing to Harewood House and Bird Garden has been arranged for Wednesday 14th July. The children will have the opportunity to explore the House itself, as well as the Bird Garden and grounds – not forgetting the wonderful Adventure Playground, which I gather is something really special. The Friends have very kindly agreed to fund transport to and from this event.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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7.5.10
Dear Parent
Governor Update
I thought you would appreciate an update on the appointment of our new Headteacher.
As you know, the Governor Selection panel was pleased to announce that Andrea Walker has been appointed to start in September.
With regard to the remaining weeks of this term, the Governors have arranged a programme for Andrea to meet the Governors, Margaret and the staff, and to be involved in any key decisions that are taken between now and the end of term that may affect next September. We are also planning an event in early September as an opportunity for parents to meet her. Prior to that, you may see her in school during one of her visits this term.
In the meantime, as you may know, Paul Baines has been off school because he has been unwell. We are hopeful that Paul is starting to feel better and that he will return to school shortly. Temporary supply teaching cover has been in place. I know you will join myself and the staff in wishing that Paul is well and back in School soon.
I trust this brief update is of use to you.
Peter Vernon
Chair of Governors
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REMEMBER BAGS 2 SCHOOL ON TUESDAY 4TH MAY
AND FRIENDS MEETING ON WEDS 5TH MAY 7PM AT DEVONSHIRE, CRACOE
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30.4.10
Dear Parents
As we are fast approaching the annual test period in KS2, I am writing to clarify arrangements.
The main test week begins Monday 10th May. The children in Y6 will be doing Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs) in English and Mathematics. They have the Reading comprehension test on Monday, the Writing and Spelling tests on Tuesday, the Mental Maths and Maths written paper without calculator on Wednesday and the Maths written paper using a calculator on Thursday. There is no formal test for Science this year.
You may have heard in the media that the tests could be disrupted by industrial action this year. The headteachers of the Cluster took the decision to go ahead with the tests as normal. The tests go away to be externally marked and we receive the results by 6th July 2010.
The children in Years 4 and 5 will be completing Verbal and Non-verbal familiarisation tests on the Monday and Tuesday of Test week. Years 3,4 and 5 will then complete their Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) Optional Tests, with the Reading comprehension test on Wednesday and the Writing longer task on Thursday.
We will have a break from Tests on Friday, and will then continue with the Y3,4,5 Writing shorter task, Spelling and Maths Paper A on Monday 25th May, Maths Paper B on Tuesday and Mental Maths on Wednesday.
You will be informed about your Y3,4 and 5 child(ren)’s performance in the Tests informally via your child when the Tests have been marked, and formally via your child’s Annual Report. If you have any questions regarding the Tests or wish to discuss your child’s test result, please let us know and we will gladly help.
We will endeavour to make the test period as stress-free as possible
and relaxing activities will be organised for the afternoons each day. It is particularly important, however, during the Test period that the children arrive at School on time and well rested, so that they are able to perform to their full potential. We would be very grateful for your support in this.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
Please contact the school if you need help in accessing this document. It is available in other formats if required.
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23.4.10
Dear Parents
Weren’t we lucky to have such beautiful weather for our walks to the Webster’s and Wade’s farms to see their beautiful piglets and lambs? Enormous thanks to Sally and Richard, Angela and John for making us so very welcome. Thanks also to all the parents who accompanied us. A wonderful time was had by all. The Wades even arranged for twin lambs to be born during the Infants’ visit!
Enclosed are the children’s Maths targets for this term. As we approach the annual tests, some extra tables practice would be a very good idea. Y5 and Y6 also need to revise their ‘Key Facts 1 and 2’.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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To KS2 Parents
Just to let parents know that After School Sports Club will go ahead as normal on Thursdays at 3.30pm and will be taken by Mrs Taylor.
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19th April 2010
Y6 Parents
Dear Parents
Y6 Crucial Crew Event –Thursday 29th April 2010
The Year 6 children will be joining others in the Cluster to attend the Crucial Crew Event at the Play Away Centre, Eshton Grange, Gargrave. During the day the children take part in a number of scenarios which will help to prepare them for some of the dangers of teenage life, in a very practical and interactive way.
Children will need to bring a healthy packed lunch and a still drink. There are prizes for the healthiest packed lunches brought to the event. The organisers of this event have requested that the children take either pumps or clean training shoes to change into. School uniform please.
The children will not be travelling by coach from Grassington this year, as it is impractical (and costly) for the children to travel to Grassington and then back through Cracoe to Gargrave. Instead we would ask parents if they can organise transport for the children. The event starts at Eshton Grange at 9.30am prompt and finishes at 2.45pm.
We would like to ask for a contribution of £2.50 for the entrance fee. If you wish your child to attend please complete the attached slip and return to school no later than Wednesday 21st April.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I would like my child …..……………………………… to attend the Crucial Crew event on Thursday 29th April at Eshton Grange. I enclose £2.50 entrance fee. I confirm that the medical information given on the consent form for the academic year September 2009 to July 2010 is unchanged and I will inform the school of any changes prior to the trip.
I can/cannot* help with transport to and from this event (*please delete as appropriate).
Signed…………………………………………………………………… Dated …………………………………..
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1.4.10
Dear Parents
The Board of Governors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Andrea Walker to the post of Headmistress for Cracoe and Rylstone Primary School from 1st September 2010.
Kind regards,
Peter Vernon
Chair of Governors
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29.3.10
Dear Parents
It was lovely to see so many of you at the Easter Presentation on Friday. Thank you for your support and for joining in with our country dancing so enthusiastically! It was such a happy occasion, wasn’t it?
We are all looking forward to our special Easter Party on Thursday. All contributions of food for the party should be brought to the Village Hall Kitchen on Thursday morning. A big Thank You to the parents who have kindly offered to help with lunch. Thursday is a free non-uniform day.
Just a reminder that School closes at 3pm on Thursday and reopens 9am Monday 19th April.
Weekly Sportshall Athletics sessions for the Cluster Y3s and Y4s start the first day back, 19th April, from 4-5pm, until 24th May at Upper Wharfedale School. Parents need to organise their own transport to and from this event.
A very Happy Easter to you all.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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Friends of Cracoe School……..Dates for Your Diary
We are going to be running a big Halloween Coffee Morning on Saturday 9th October and one suggestion is to have a soft toy tombola. Please can all the children bring in at least one small-medium (large if you have too!) soft toy to start the ball rolling? Clean, nearly new completely acceptable. Please can donations be sent by this half term.
The Wild West night is almost certainly going to be on Saturday 3rd July….details and tickets to follow
Regards
The Committee
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Please come to our Easter Presentation – All about the Weather
Friday 26th March at 2.30pm in the Village Hall
EVERYBODY WELCOME
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22nd March 2010
Dear Parents
Years 5 & 6 Cricket Coaching at Upper Wharfedale School –
Starting Wednesday 24th March between 4pm – 5pm
Cricket coaching for Years 5 & 6 cluster children will take place at Upper Wharfedale School on the following dates:
Wednesday 24th March
Wednesday 31st March
Wednesday 21st April
Wednesday 28th April
Wednesday 5th May
Wednesday 12th May
The Cricket Festival will be held on Wednesday 19th May at Upper Wharfedale Cricket Club ground between 4pm – 6pm.
If you would like your child(ren) to attend, please complete the slip below.
Many thanks.
Paul Baines
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I would like my child(ren) ………..……………….………….to take part in the Cricket coaching at Upper Wharfedale School on Wednesdays.
I understand I will have to arrange my own transport.
Signed………………………………………………………… Dated ……………………………...
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8.3.10
Dear Parents
We are disappointed to see that the number of children taking packed lunches is beginning to rise. The quality of school lunches continues to improve and the children are provided with appetising, healthy and nutritionally balanced meals.
We have always found that sharing a meal together has many positive spin-offs, not only socially but also in terms of introducing children to foods they have not tried before, in a supportive and relaxed environment.
We would therefore ask parents to give careful consideration to these points and if they still feel that they wish their child(ren) to bring a packed lunch that they ensure that they provide a healthy meal, replacing crisps and chocolate biscuits with fresh fruit and vegetables.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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10th March 2010
Dear Parents
Y3 – Kite Making Workshop – Tuesday 23rd March
The Y3 children have been invited to a Cluster workshop in Burnsall Village Hall on Tuesday 23rd March. They will be making their own kites during the morning session and will then have the opportunity to fly them in the car park field.
The workshop begins at 9am so children will need to be at school for 8:45am. If you are able to help transporting the children to Burnsall please indicate so on the consent slip below. May I remind you that if your child needs a booster seat this must be brought into school in the morning of the workshop.
We would ask on this occasion for a contribution of £2.50 per child towards the cost of the workshop. If you would like your child to take part in this workshop, please complete the slip below.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
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I would like my child ………………………….to take part in the Cluster Kite Making workshop on Tuesday 23rd March at Burnsall Village Hall. I enclose a contribution of £2.50. I am/am not able to help with transport to and from Burnsall.
Signed……………………………………………………………… Dated …………………………..
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8th March 2010
Dear Parent
Paired Reading - Cluster Year 3
The Paired Reading Programme is designed for parents (and/or grandparents) and their children as a way of helping your child to enjoy reading. It is easy for you and your child to learn how to get the most out of paired reading.
The Cluster of Upper Wharfedale Primary Schools would like to invite you to an introductory session which leads to a six week programme of reading for fun with your child.
Date: Wednesday 17th March
Time: 7.00pm (for approx one hour)
Venue: Grassington CE (VC) Primary School
Please park at Colvend car park or down by the playground at the rear of the school.
We would be grateful if you could return the slip to indicate if you are able to attend by Friday 12th March.
Yours sincerely
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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Paired Reading – Wednesday 17th March 2010
I will / will not be able to attend the meeting.
Name:
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5.3.10
Dear Parents
A little while ago the Upper Wharfedale Extended Schools co-ordinator Julie Firth wrote to you regarding the new Out of School Club, which is now up and running. The Club runs 5 days a week and is held at Upper Wharfedale School Youth Wing 4 days a week and at Grassington Children’s Centre on Wednesdays, from 3.30-6pm. Transport is provided from Cracoe to the venue. The cost is £10 for the first child with discount for siblings, including transport and a healthy snack.
So far the uptake for this new provision has been a little disappointing. I would encourage you to make use of it to ensure its long-term sustainability. If you are interested please ring Julie on 752885.
May I also draw your attention to the fact that a new year of our 100 Club has begun. There are quarterly draws with prizes of £50, £25 and £10 and this is an excellent fundraiser for the School. If you would like to join, please ring Karen Davies on 730109 or Carolyn Fortune on 730266.
Finally, well done to everyone who helped raise a magnificent £592 in the last Bags 2 School collection. The next collection is Tuesday 4th May.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
PS. Please ensure your child brings his/her letter wallet to school on a daily basis.
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5th March 2010
To Y5 Parents
Dear Parent
The Y5 children will be taking part in a Cluster Orienteering Morning at Netherside Hall on Thursday 18th March, 9:30 – 11:30 am. They will need warm clothing and outdoor footwear.
The children will travel to the event by car and we will need the help of two parents for transporting the children. The parents would not need to stay for the event, although they could if they wished.
If you wish your child to take part, please complete the slip below and return to school by Wednesday 10th March.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I would like my child………………………………………. to take part in the cluster orienteering on Thursday 18th March 2010. I can/cannot help with transport.
Signed………………………………… Dated ………….………………..
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24.2.10
Dear Parents
World Book Day
Next week we will celebrate World Book day on Monday 1st March. We have arranged for the children’s author Robert Bullock to visit school to help children improve their writing and talk about his work.
If you would like to pop into school and see what’s happening on that day we will be happy to see you. Robert will work with Key Stage 2 children in the morning and Key Stage 1 children in the afternoon.
We also have some book tokens for the children which we hope they will all be able to use.
Kind regards,
Paul Baines
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24th February 2010
To Y5 Parents
Dear Parent
Y5 have been invited to a special event at Linton Parish Church, ‘Rewind to Easter’, during the morning on Monday 15th March. This will be a fun, practical session with a religious theme.
If you would like your child to take part, please complete the slip below. We will need to some help with transport, so if you can help, we would be very grateful.
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I would like my child ………………………………………..to take part in the ‘Rewind to Easter’ event at Linton Parish Church on Monday 15th March.
I can/cannot help with transport to/from this event.
Signed ……………………………….………………… Dated ……………………………..
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BURNSALL CROSS COUNTRY CANCELLED TODAY BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER. IT MAY BE REARRANGED IF POSSIBLE.
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22.2.10
To KS2 Parents
Just to let parents know that KS2 children will not be doing sport at Upper Wharfedale School tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd February). This is because Years 5 & 6 are attending a music concert in Skipton during the afternoon. Years 3 & 4 will be doing sport in the village hall for part of the afternoon, so they still need their PE kit please.
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22.2.10
Dear Parents
Parent/Teacher Consultations
We shall be holding Parent/Teacher Consultations on Thursday 4th March and Tuesday 9th March between 3.45pm and 6.45pm. All appointments for Foundation/KS1 will be 15 minutes per child and for KS2 appointments will be 10 minutes as Mrs Taylor and Mr Baines will be seeing parents together.
Please complete the slip below and return it to school no later than Monday 1st March indicating your preferred time/date. We do try to give everyone the time and date requested, but this is not always possible.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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Name(s) of child(ren)………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………..
Thurs 4th March Tuesday 9th March Either date
3.45 – 4.45
4.45 – 5.45
5.45 – 6.45
Please contact the school if you need help in accessing this document. It is available in other formats if required.
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11.2.10
Dear Parents
Firstly, thank you for your excellent support for our fundraising day for the Haiti appeal, which raised a wonderful £123.34. Well done to all the children who made the day such a success.
Kirsty and Richard have kindly offered to organise a training session for the runners in preparation for the Cluster Cross Country event at Daggett’s Field, Burnsall on Wednesday 24th February. Training will take place straight after the Half Term break on Monday, 22nd February from 3.30 to 4.15pm. Please complete the slip below if you would like your child(ren) to take part. The Cluster event on Wednesday 24th February at Burnsall is open to all year groups, including the Foundation Stage.
Have an enjoyable half term break,
Kind regards,
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I give permission for my child(ren)……………………………………………………….. to take part in the cross country training after school on Monday 22nd February from 3.30 - 4.15pm in readiness for the Cluster Cross Country event at Burnsall on Wednesday 24th February at 4pm.
Signed ………………………………………………………….. Dated ………………………………………..
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8th February 2010
Dear Parent
Primary Swimming Gala Friday 26th February 2010
10.30am-11.30am at Craven Swimming Pool, Skipton
Your child ……………….………………….. has been chosen to represent our school at the Cluster Swimming Gala on Friday 26th February at Craven Swimming Pool in Skipton.
The children will be travelling by staff/parent cars. If you are able to help with lifts to and from Skipton please indicate on the slip.
I suggest your child brings 2 towels on that day (as well as swimming gear) with one towel being large enough to keep him/her warm between races.
Please complete the permission slip below and return it to school before Thursday 11th February.
Many thanks.
Margaret Taylor
Headteacher
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I give permission for my child(ren) ……………………..………… to take part in the Cluster Swimming Gala on Friday 26th February at Craven Swimming Pool, Skipton.
I am able to help with lifts to and from Skipton.
□ Please tick box
Signed………………………………………Dated ……………………………………………
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5th February 2010
To KS1 & KS2 Parents
Dear Parents
The annual Cluster Cross Country Run will be held on Wednesday 24th February at Daggetts Field in Burnsall, from 4pm-5:15pm. Parents will need to arrange their own transport to and from this event. I wonder if any parents would be willing to run an after-school cross-country training session on Monday 22nd February, 3:30-4:15, as you have been kind enough to do in the past, to help prepare the children for the run?
If you are able to help out, please let me know as soon as possible.
Many thanks
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