The Appleton Echo

What an amazing first week! It's been an absolute pleasure to see the children running up the school path, so excited to get stuck in to their learning in class. I must say that we are delighted with the attitude to learning and the exceptional uniform at the start of the year. They look and act like a super team!

I did mention earlier that our learning journeys would be ready to share with you today but with the new format, we need a little longer to finalise the plans and include the children's interests. Keep an eye out for a special newsletter on Monday.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.

We start the new academic year expecting an Ofsted Inspection at some point in the year. We are certainly well overdue!

You can really help us by completing the Ofsted Parent View online survey. It's a short series of questions that should take you no longer than 10 minutes. Of course, when we do get the call, you'll get another opportunity to share your views.

Click here to access the online survey on the government website.

We've got the red ties in school now and they're ready to present to our Year 6 children on Monday in assembly. Look out for our excellent year six role models as they leave school on Monday afternoon.

As always, our wonderful staff team have put together a wide range of extra-curricular clubs for this coming half term. Here's what's on offer:

Mr Snowden - Upper KS2 Football

Mr Broom - Lower KS2 Football

Mrs Watts - KS1 Construction Club

Mrs Kirkpatrick/Mr Tessier - KS2 Art Club

Miss Brough - KS1 Gardening Club

Reception children will be able to access clubs next half term, after they have settled in.

Clubs will operate on Thursdays from 3:15pm until 4pm. Book your child's place below.

This Saturday 9th September is the Bolton Percy & District Village Show, held at Bolton Percy Old School. Craft and produce entries can be checked in between 9am and 11am, then viewing is open from 1:30pm with results being announced around 3:45pm. Refreshments will be available. For details of the classes please see the latest Parish Magazine or recent posts on the ‘Villagers in YO23’ Facebook page.

Our public school calendar has been fully updated with a range of events and is continually being added to. You can access this calendar on our school website here:

You can book wrap-around care for the coming term below.

You can book one off (ad-hoc) wrap-around care below.

A polite reminder that we have children in school who have severe nut allergies. Please ensure that you do not bring nuts on to the school site or include them in packed lunches.

Thank you for your support with this.

I always like to share our School Improvement Plan with parents at the start of the academic year. It gives you an indication of what we are trying to achieve and build on from last year. You can access the new plan below.

I've had a few messages from parents/carers asking about how they can send a staff shoutout for a staff team. It's great that you think about them and really does help to raise morale.

Here's the link: