School News & Events

Our Vision

We believe that our children should have the aspiration and opportunity to ‘Live life in all its fullness’ and ‘Shine like stars in the sky’.
 
New this week…
 
Books and Biscuits club & Whizz Kids club
A reminder that there is no books and biscuits tonight and there is no Whizz Kids on Friday 5^th July, due to the school production.
 
Annual Reports
Annual reports will be sent out to parents on Monday 8^th July 2024 the delay is due to the production of Matilda moving to the Friday.
 
Message from Friends- Matilda Production
The friends will be serving tea, coffee and cake for a cash donation prior to the production at Masham Town Hall.  There will also be a bar selling alcohol and soft drinks, these can be paid for with cash or card.

We would also appreciate some cake donations to serve on Friday, if you can help please drop these off on Friday morning at Kirkby Malzeard School with Rachael (Floss & Griff’s mum) or at the Town Hall in Masham where Helen (Keira’s mum) will collect them.

Fund Raiser for Friends
Well done to Keira from Palm class who raised a massive £100.50p for Kirkby school Friends at the Kirkby Malzeard family day.
 
Message from Mrs Harris:
I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the Music Hub offer lessons on many instruments, and now is a great time to think about what your child might like to take up to start in the Autumn term! Contact them directly via their website:
https://northyorkshiremusichub.co.uk/general-information-nyc-music-service/
 
Recently Mark Sidwell, a fantastic brass teacher visited our school to talk to the children about starting lessons and learning brass instruments. Please have a chat to your child about whether they would like to consider this opportunity. If you want to find out more, please email him directly on: marksidwell72@hotmail.com
 
Wellbeing Wild Water Day
Thank you for your offers of help and equipment.  We will be in touch as soon as we have a confirmed date, this will not be on Monday 8^th July. 
Fingers crossed for good weather for the remainder of the week!
 
Busy End
The following dates have been scheduled in for our end of year celebratory 'busy end's where you are invited into class so your child can share their work from the year with you.
Monday 8^th July – Oak Class 2.45pm
Tuesday 9^th July - Cedar Class 2.45pm
Thursday 11^th July – Palm Class 2.45pm
Monday 15^th July – Acorn Year One 2.45pm
Tuesday 16^th July Acorn EYFS Stay and Play for parents 2.45pm
 
Forest School Wednesday
This half term Cedar will have their forest school sessions EVERY Wednesday. Children need to bring with them appropriate clothing and footwear to be outside all afternoon.  Please make sure that these items are named. Please note legs need to be covered due to nettles in the wildlife area. 
  
Reminders…
 
Class Structure for next year
The class structure from September 2024 will remain the same as it is now, with teaching staff remaining in the class they are in now.
Children will have the opportunity to visit their new classes and experience a taster session in these on the morning of Wednesday 10th July.
Acorn Class – Reception and Year One
Oak Class – Year Two
Palm Class – Year Three and Four
Cedar Class – Year Five and Six
 
Clubs Update
  
Swimming - Wednesdays this term
Swimming lessons this term continue this term for Acorn class.. 
Come to school wearing PE joggers and t-shirt and a school sweater/cardigan, NO TIGHTS. Please ensure everything is named this will help us get changed quickly to get in the pool and a prompt return to school.
Swimming caps are essential (these can be bought from the swimming baths, please send £2.50 in an envelope labelled with your child’s name) 
Children will need: 
One-piece costume for girls & shorts for boys (no baggy board shorts please).  
Towel, Goggles (optional), Long hair tied up  

School is asking for a voluntary contribution of £7.20 per session which is payable via parent pay to cover the swim lesson and the coach transport.
 
Please note, if school does not receive enough contributions this activity will not continue to go ahead.
 
School Uniform
As the weather has improved please can we ensure that children come to school with a sun hat and wearing sunscreen.  Don’t forget a waterproof coat, just in case!
 
 
Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Updates…
None this week
 
News from the Wider Community…
 
Message from Friends
Shout out for end of year raffle donations and hampers - please bring any items on Friday afternoon and drop them at the ice cream stall or contact a member of the friends team if unable to make Friday drop off.

Friends are setting up a uniform 2nd hand shop - if there are any unwanted uniform items in good condition that people are happy to donate please drop these off to the friends at the ice cream Friday, if you are unable to drop off on a Friday then please contact the friends team. We are hoping to get this up and running from September.



 

 
 
Summer Forest holiday club - see link below:

   -SUMMER FOREST HOLIDAY CLUB Yorkshire Forest Folk.pdf-  


Netball4All Summer camps see link below:

 -Summer Camps 24.pdf-