Newsletter

Headteacher - Mr J Ayre

Assistant Headteacher - Mrs S Humphreys

Dear Parents & Carers,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and looking forward to a well-deserved weekend break. Once again, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our school community. It is through the exceptional partnership we share that our pupils continue to thrive and succeed.

Outstanding Attendance: I am delighted to share the fantastic news that this week marked our joint highest weekly attendance since September, reaching an impressive 98.5%! This accomplishment has propelled our Year-to-Date attendance to 97.1%, just above our yearly target. I'm thrilled to announce that Carleton Park J & I School now proudly holds the top position among the Pontefract Academies Trust Schools. Your dedication to ensuring your children are present and engaged in their education is truly commendable.

Leadership in Action: Our Year 6 Sports Leaders showcased their exceptional leadership skills this week by organising and officiating a Trust multi-skills event. The feedback received from both participants and observers was overwhelmingly positive. It's a testament to the outstanding qualities our children possess, and I am immensely proud of their accomplishments.

Book Fayre Triumph: Our school book fayre, the first since 2017, exceeded all expectations. Thanks to your support, we raised over £1000, earning a remarkable £500 worth of reading books for our school library. This incredible achievement will undoubtedly enhance the reading experience for all our pupils. Your commitment to fostering a love for reading is truly appreciated.

Exciting Week Ahead: As we look forward to the upcoming week, there are more exciting events in store. In celebration of National Science Week, we have organised a whole school science competition, and on Wednesday, a planetarium will be visiting us to provide an immersive learning experience.

Additionally, Thursday will be dedicated to celebrating World Book Day. Students will have the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book characters and participate in a range of engaging activities. Let's make it a day filled with creativity and literary joy!

Wishing You a Fantastic Weekend: Finally, I encourage you to enjoy a well-deserved weekend with your loved ones. Your ongoing support contributes significantly to the success and vibrancy of our school community. Thank you for being integral partners in your child's educational journey.

Looking forward to seeing you all on Monday for another exciting week ahead!

Best Regards,

Mr Ayre

Whole School Target = 97%

Rec - 97.8%

Year 1 - 98.7%

Year 2 - 99.2%

Year 3 - 98.9%

Year 4 - 97.4%

Year 5 - 96.7%

Year 6 - 100%

Whole School Attendance Spring Term 2, Week 2 - 98.5%

Whole School Year to Date - 96.8%

Reception - Florence and Harriet

Year 1 - Natanas and Ava

Year 2 - Jax and Rosemary

Year 3 - Alf and Elliyya

Year 4 - Isaac and Jess

Year 5 - Rayan and Mary

Year 6 - Sam and Harriet

The focus for each Headteacher Award throughout the year will be our new school values! The school values are an integral part of what we stand for at Carleton Park and are values that we believe will ensure our children are successful in not just their educational journey but life in general.

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 2 2024

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 - Please see letter on website and MCAS for payment
• 15th - Red Nose Day - Bun sale to raise money for Comic Relief. Donations baked or bought needed please. Children can bring cash in a named envelope to buy a bun.
• 18th - Y3 and Y4 Trip to York's Chocolate Story - Please see letter on website and MCAS for payment
• 19th - Parent Craft Morning - Reception - Parents Invited to make Easter Bonnets - Please see poster on website - event starts at 2.10pm.
• 21st - SATs Meeting for Year 6 Parents - Y6 Classroom at 3.15pm
• 22nd - Easter Disco - Reception and KS1 in school time, KS2 from 3.15pm until 4.15pm. Children can bring party clothes to change into. Tickets cost £2.00 and include a snack and a drink.
• 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
• 17th - Y6 Celebration Trip to Go Bounce, Doncaster - more info to follow
• w/c 20th - Year 6 Writing Moderation
• 22nd - Whole Class Photographs

• 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
• 5th - SEN Coffee/Tea Morning - 9am - All parents welcome to discuss concerns with professionals
• w/c 10th - Phonics Screening Check Week - Statutory for all Y1 pupils in England
• 14th - Sports Day
• 19th - Sports Day Back Up Day
• 28th - Non-Uniform Day - Bring a bottle/sweets/chocolate or £1 for the Summer Fayre Tombola stall

JULY

• 2nd - Reception Trip to Bridlington - more info to follow
• 2nd - Y6 Trip to Bridlington - more info to follow
• 4th - Y6 Induction Day at Carleton High School or The King's High School - pupils to attend during the day and parents and pupils to attend in the evening
• 8th - Y5 and Y6 Trip to Manchester City - Educational Tour
• 10th and 11th - Celebration Days - Inflatables for whole school and ice cream for 100% attendance
• 12th - Y6 Performance for Parents - AM show 10am, PM show 1.30pm
• 15th - Transition Day for all years. Moving up to new classes.
• 15th - New Reception 2024 Starters - Play and Stay with parents. AM Session 10am, PM Session 1pm (Places must be booked)
• 15th and 16th - Y6 Transition Day at Carleton High School or The King's School
• 18th - Y6 Leavers Assembly - Parents invited
• 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

Clubs run from 3.10pm to 4.10pm. Children are collected from the Main Entrance.

Please make sure if your child is booked onto a physical club they bring some jogging bottoms/shorts, t shirt, jumper and footwear suitable for the weather on the day. Activities can be held inside or outside.

Please note-clubs will run from next week for 4 weeks, until the end of term and are available to book on MCAS