Weekly Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Ayre

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Dear Parents/Carers of Carleton Park,

I hope this message finds you well, and that you and your families had a wonderful Christmas break. It's a pleasure to welcome back all our pupils to Carleton Park J & I School after the festive period.

We are delighted to share that the return to school has been smooth, and our pupils have settled quickly back into the routine and expectations of school life. Your support in ensuring a smooth transition is truly appreciated.

Outstanding Attendance: I am thrilled to announce that this week marks our highest attendance since September, with a remarkable weekly figure of 98.6%! This is a fantastic achievement, and I want to express my gratitude to you for your regular attendance. Consistent attendance has an extraordinary impact on our pupils' progress and overall well-being.

We were also delighted to be able to send our Year 3 class to the Pontefract Library Cinema today, for being crowned the Autumn Attendance Winners!

Staffing Update: I am excited to inform you that Miss C Leith has joined our Carleton Park teaching team this week. Miss Leith will be sharing the teaching responsibility of our Year 3 class and will also contribute to teaching across various classes throughout the week. Her wealth of experiences and innovative ideas will undoubtedly enhance our already fantastic team. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Miss Leith. We look forward to the positive contributions she will make to our school community.

As we embark on this new term, I want to express my appreciation for your continued support and partnership. Working together, we can make this term a successful and enriching experience for our pupils.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you once again for your commitment to Carleton Park J & I School.

Wishing you a fantastic start to the new term!

Warm regards,

Mr Ayre

Headteacher

Parents will be invited to attend our class assemblies where the children will be showcasing their Autumn work on the following dates. Please enter through the main reception doors at 2.30pm.

These dates are also detailed on the Key Dates listed further down the newsletter.

22nd January - Year 3 Class Assembly

23rd January - Year 5 Class Assembly

24th January - Reception Class Assembly

25th January - Year 2 Class Assembly

26th January - Year 6 Class Assembly

29th January - Year 4 Class Assembly

30th January - Year 1 Class Assembly

Whole School Target = 98%

Rec - 99%

Year 1 - 96.2%

Year 2 - 99.7%

Year 3 - 96.7%

Year 4 - 99.3%

Year 5 - 99.7%

Year 6 - 99.3%

Whole School Attendance Spring Term 1, Week 1 - 98.6%

Whole School Year to Date - 96.7%

Reception - Bonnie and Owen

Year 1 - Jonathan and Zayn

Year 2 - Alexa and Theo

Year 3 - Reggie and Ethan

Year 4 - Salim and Izobell

Year 5 - Gracy and Oscar

Year 6 - Keira and Ted

All events are communicated here as soon as they are confirmed

2024 ASSESSMENT DATES - If your child is in the following years please make sure they attend school during these important dates:

Year 1 - Monday 10th June to Friday 14th - Phonics Screening Check Week

Year 4 - Monday 3rd June to Friday 14th June - Multiplication Tables Check Week

Year 6 - Monday 13th May to Thursday 16th May - SATS Assessment Week

Year 6 - Monday 20th May to Friday 24th May - Writing Moderation Window

Year 6 - Monday 3rd June - 30th June -28th June - Writing Moderation Window

Please visit our website - Be The Best You Can Be - Carleton Park : Carleton Park (patrust.org.uk) for all the term dates.

Spring Term 1 2024

JANUARY

• 12th - Year 3 Attendance Award
• 17th - Ancient Maya Drama Workshop - Y3 and Y4
• 18th - Reception Height/Weight/Hearing - NHS Nursing
• 18th - Special Menu Day - All children welcome to order dinner at registration, please see menu on website. If your child is in KS2 and you are charged for lunch this will show on your MCAS for payment on the day.
• 22nd - Year 3 Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 23rd - Year 5 Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 24th - Reception Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 25th - Year 2 Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 25th - Marrick Residential Meeting for Parents/Carers - 3.20pm-3.50pm Y5 Classroom
• 26th - Year 6 Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 29th - Year 4 Class Assembly & Boggle Hole Residential Talk - 2.30pm
• 30th - Year 1 Class Assembly - 2.30pm
• 30th - Parents Evening for Reception to Year 5
• 30th - Reception Classroom Kitchen Session with Innovative Education
• 31st - Parents Evening for Reception to Year 5

FEBRUARY

• 5th - Trip - Year 1 and Year 2 to Nell Bank Outdoor Learning Centre **Children need to be in school for 8.15am**
• 6th - Parents Evening for Year 6
• 7th - Parents Evening for Year 6
• 9th - Young Voices - Sheffield - Y4 and Y5
• 9th - Last Day of Term

Spring Term 2 2024

FEBRUARY

• 19th - School open to all pupils
• W/c 26th - Arrival of Chicken Eggs from Living Eggs for Reception

MARCH

• 6th - Planetarium in the Hall - Whole School
• 7th - World Book Day - Children can dress up as a character from a book of their choice
• 11th - 15th - British Science Week
• 11th - 15th - Y5 Marrick Residential Trip - Please see MCAS for payments required
• 12th - Reception Trip to Swithens Farm, Rothwell - More info to follow
• 15th - Comic Relief - More details to follow
• 22nd - Last Day of Term

Summer Term 1 2024

APRIL

• 8th - School open to all pupils

MAY

• 2nd - 3rd May - Y4 Overnight Residential Trip to Boggle Hole - Please see MCAS for payments required.
• 13th - Year 6 SATS Assessment
• 14th - Year 6 SATS Assessment
• 15th - Year 6 SATS Assessment
• 16th - Year 6 SATS Assessment
• w/c 20th - Year 6 Writing Moderation
• 22nd - Whole Class photographs - Tempest

• 24th - Last Day of Term

Summer Term 2 2024

JUNE

• 3rd - School open to all pupils
• w/c 3rd - Y6 Writing Moderation
• w/c 3rd - Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) - Statutory for all Y4 pupils in England
• w/c 10th - Phonics Screening Check Week - Statutory for all Y1 pupils in England

JULY

• 19th - Last Day of Term/Academic Year

2024 ASSESSMENT DATES - If your child is in the following years please make sure they attend school during these important dates:

Year 1 - Monday 10th June to Friday 14th - Phonics Screening Check Week

Year 4 - Monday 3rd June to Friday 14th June - Multiplication Tables Check Week

Year 6 - Monday 13th May to Thursday 16th May - SATS Assessment Week

Year 6 - Monday 20th May to Friday 24th May - Writing Moderation Window

Year 6 - Monday 3rd June - 30th June -28th June - Writing Moderation Window

Please visit our website - Be The Best You Can Be - Carleton Park : Carleton Park (patrust.org.uk) for all the term dates.

Reception, KS1 and KS2 Clubs

Children are collected from the main entrance. For outdoor activities please make sure your child brings a change of clothing to school on the day which are suitable for the activity booked.

Please note - There will be after school clubs running on the last week of the term for this term.