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New Style Pupil ReportsDear Parents, Carers, Governors, Friends, Staff and Pupils

You will probably be aware that from September 2014 a New National Curriculum has applied in English Primary Schools. You may not be aware that this included a ‘raising of the bar’ in some subjects. Most notably in English, Maths, Science and Computing, some aspects have been moved down a year. For example some work previously set for Year 6 is from September 2014 expected to be achieved in Year 5.

Children in Years 2 and 6 were still assessed this year against the old levels via their National Tests (SATS). This is because they have been learning against the old curriculum for up to six years. Parents will receive this information separately.

Nevertheless for all other year groups, levels have gone and this will apply to Y2 and Y6 next year. The levels related to the old curriculum not the new. Children in Y2 and Y6 will still be assessed by nationally set assessments, but these will measure that the child is secure in the expectations for a Y2 or Y6 child.

Bearing in mind that the new curriculum is more challenging, schools have been charged with a new benchmark. It is expected that 85% of pupils will be secure in their understanding and knowledge at the end of every school year. This is how schools will be judged and it is how schools are to assess their pupils.

As a result of this we at Molescroft, along with partners in our Teaching School Alliance, have been developing a system of assessments based on “security” of learning. We have produced a system called FLiC. It stands for Framing Learning in Classrooms. It is proving to be groundbreaking. Teachers have always made assessments every lesson and every day, but now these are recorded with a ‘flic’ on a tablet device. The data is securely stored and enables teachers at an instant to review progress of all their children for every subject and to ensure that any gaps in learning and understanding are not ignored. ... continued overleaf

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mary.netFrom  the  website  it  is  possible  to  click  on  the  SCHOOL  BLOG  which  is  an  

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REPORTS INFORMATION CONTINUED ...FRAMING LEARNING IN CLASSROOMSWe have developed a water tight system for ensuring that Assessment really is for Learning. The system is so successful that many schools in the East Riding, Hull and across the country from Bristol to Newcastle and internationally are buying the system for their own schools. We should all be very proud of what the staff at Molescroft Primary School has achieved.My main reason however for informing you today of this is because through FLiC we have developed the most detailed new system of providing Pupil Reports. We shall email home a letter written by the class teacher(s) for each child. It will also have a Curriculum Report. It will demonstrate for every learning aspect; within every subject; how secure your child is in his or her learning and understanding. You will also see a comparison chart for each subject so that you can see how your child compares with the rest of the cohort at Molescroft Primary School. We have also included these for our current Year 2 and Year 6 children so that parents/carers can see how their children perform against the new expectations. I ask parents and carers to be patient and not to panic if a report fails to arrive immediately. This is the first time we have done this and therefore despite our best laid plans, we could encounter one or two teething problems. Reports will be distributed in the week commencing 22nd June 2015. Everyone should have received their report in time for the Exhibition of Work evening on Monday 29th June 2015.

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RESIDENTIAL VISIT 2016Meeting for Parent/carers of YEAR 5

On Thursday 25th June at 6 p.m. Parent/Carers of Year 5 are invited to school for an extremely important meeting regarding the proposed Residential Visit for next year’s Year 6 to Derbyshire. Full details

and costs will be explained.

The meeting is not designed for the children, but there is limited room in the ICT suite if Parents/Carers absolutely need to bring a child with them. The meeting will be held in Mr. Lilley’s/Mrs. Ripley’s classroom.

AS ANNOUNCED IN THE JUNE NEWSLETTER ...

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CATSRound 2 & 3Round 1 tickets were issued on Thursday 18th June. These were offered to Parent/Carers of children involved in the show. The Round 2 ticket has been issued and tickets will be distributed

on Thursday 2nd July . Any remaining unsold tickets will be made openly available on Friday 3rd July directly from the school office from 8:30am

Tickets are priced £7 but are not available to pupils of Molescroft Primary School nor to pre-school children.

CATSThe Final CountdownWe are now in the final stages of rehearsal...and there is a lot to do. There is a huge team involved in preparation of the performers, dancing, singing, musicians, costumes and technical. I am so indebted to all.

Saturday 4th July 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Cats with a name to rehearse on the stage.

Sunday 5th July 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Full Dress Rehearsal – Everyone

Please note that Dress Rehearsals are not predictable and sometimes overrun. If this is the case this year, parent/carers needing to take their child from the rehearsal at 5pm may still do so ... just ask a teacher present.

Monday 6th July Calls as required during the afternoon.3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. Full Dress Rehearsal Costumes will be required again.

Wednesday 8th

Thursday 9th

Friday 10th Performances at 7 p.m.

All performers should report and change into costume and go to make up from 6pm to 6:30pm. The show should be over by 9.30 p.m. Children involved in the show may have a lie in on Friday 10th July. Those choosing to do this should report to the office by 10.30 a.m.

Please note there will be no orchestra on this day but violin lessons will continue.

We are hoping to give a performance to school on Thursday 9th July at 9.15 a.m. Costumes should therefore stay in school on the Wednesday night. Children in Y1 to Y6 not in the show will have the opportunity to watch the show. Any queries should be directed to Mr. Loncaster.

CHANGING ROOMS Y6 ROUTINES Burgundy Room

Y5 ROUTINES: Orange Room

Y4 ROUTINES Green Room

Y3 ROUTINES Blue Classroom

URBAN DANCE: Yellow Room

TOM CATS: Red Classroom

FELINES / KITTENS: Mr. Williams’ Room

NAMED SOLO CATS Y3 Classrooms

IF YOU HAVE A CHILD IN THE SHOW, BUT HAVE NO TICKETS, PHONE THE SCHOOL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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R Another International Special at Crofty’s Restaurant.Celebrating International, cultural and seasonal eventsTuesday 14th July Bastille DayChicken Chasseur with Rice & French Stick followed by Madeleines & Creme Anglais.

Remember parents can book too before 10 a.m. Meals cost £3.30 for adult guests.

NOT AVAILABLE ON 24th/25th JUNE due to SPORTING EVENTS and not on 17th July due to the Leavers’ Buffet.

Similarly we are unable to cater for guests in the run up to the school production from 30th June to 10th July 2015.

JAM JAR COLLECTION

At the Friends’ Summer Fun evening we shall be having our extremely popular Jam Jar Stalls. Once again there will be a prize for the class which brings the most jars filled with exciting things e.g sweets (in wrappers), paperclips, hair slides, bobbles, rubbers, anything you can think of except food.

FRIENDS’ SUMMER FUNSPONGES AT THE READY

The “Friends” will be hosting their highly successful and popular Family Fun Evening straight after school on Friday 26th June. There will be lots of attractions between 3.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. There will be that ever popular

opportunity for pupils to show their love for members of staff by throwing wet sponges at them in the stocks.

Children must be under the care of an adult at this event, particularly when aiming at Mr. Loncaster :-)

PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE APPEALS FOR ITEMS FOR STALLS

Fun in the SunKeep safe this summer

Just a reminder that it is recommended that pupils have a wide brimmed or foreign legion style hat which protects the neck. Pupils are also recommended to have sun cream at school but the following protocol must be observed.

The sun cream must be clearly labelled with the child’s name.

The sun cream must be kept in the box provided in each class – NOT in book bags, coats or pockets.

Each child must be trained at home how to best apply his or her own sun cream. Teachers and supervisors cannot apply sun cream for your child unless there is a medical requirement, this being dealt with through the Administration of Medicines Policy.

We can dream of a sunny summer, can’t we?

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R FAREWELL YEAR 6Seven years of memories and achievements. Remember ‘Once a mole, always a mole’

Year 6 will be given a special send off on Friday 17th July. They will be given a special guard of honour by the rest of the school and will leave through the main entrance.

Parent/Carers of Y6, Friends Association committee members and Governors are invited earlier to join Y6 at 10.30 a.m. for a special show which is to be presented by Y6. They will also receive their briefcases.

At 12 noon on this day Y6 and their guests are invited to share a special buffet lunch with the staff, in order to mark the end of the primary days. The cost of this is £2.30 per head. (if parents have paid in advance for their child’s lunch no further payment is required). The cost is £3.30 for adults. Parent/Carers of Y6, members of Friends Association, and Governors are also invited to attend. The

buffet will be based in the Y6 classrooms. Please fill in the slip at the end of the Newsletter.

This will be followed by a whole school final assembly at 1.45 p.m. Again our guests are invited to stay for this annual rite of passage.

Traditionally on the last day, Year 6 like to collect signatures on their school polo shirt. This is fine with me if it is fine with you, BUT the

children MUST provide their own pen for this purpose and have a school jumper or second polo shirt to wear for the final assembly in the afternoon.

SUMMER SEMI FROZEN FRUIT KEBABS

Pupils will be pleased to know that the Fruit

Kebabs continue to be available at morning

breaks until the end of term. Semi-frozen fruit kebabs will be available

from the Friends’ Garden each morning break. They cost 30p each.

Once again thanks go to Mrs. Hunsley, our

extremely flexible cook, for facilitating this.

A CELEBRATION OF THE BRITISH SUMMER SALADA different hot component each dayFrom 30th June to 10th July the stage will be in the hall and all the technical equipment set up for our performances. Rather than try to squeeze in and have to keep packing up and resetting the stage, dinners will move to the Atrium. There will be no room however for guests.

For these lunches we shall be having a celebration of salads. There will be a wide range of options and changes each day. I promise the children this is not a few lettuce leaves and a tomato! There will be a hot element to the meal each day e.g pizza. Watch out for the special menus when they are published. If the weather is pleasant children may also have the chance to dine alfresco in the Friends Garden and/or on the Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6 picnic tables.

EVEN MORE VARIETY THIS YEAR

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R EXHIBITION OF WORK EVENINGA CHANCE TO CELEBRATE WHAT OUR CHILDREN ACHIEVE

As announced in the June Newsletter; on Monday 29th June the School will be hosting its annual Exhibition of Work Evening. The whole school will be open and pupils are encouraged to bring their parents to school between 5.30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The children should be your guide and show you their work and classrooms. Teachers are all here for informal discussions. In addition you are encouraged to go and have a look all around the school in other classrooms and to have a look at what everyone else has been doing and certainly to have a look at the classrooms your children are transferring to.

Mrs. Hemphill will be available in the Conservation Area so please do go and have a look at the habitats. Not to be missed are the class garden tubs, each designed by a class this year around the theme of “Tree..mendous Tub Tales”. Which is your favourite?

As before there will be a rolling programme of music

and dance in the hall. We sincerely hopethat Parent/Carers will facilitate their children being in the hall to perform. The choir always delight and their programme as always is a closely guarded secret.

All younger Routines dancers will perform but not the KS2 groups or Urban Dance due to the demands of the Cats rehearsals. I am however delighted to announce that for the first time there will be a performance from our two Zumba Clubs.

The programme:5.40 pm. The Orchestra6.10 pm. Zumba6.30 pm. Y1 Routines 6.40 pm. Y2 Routines 6:50 pm. Y3 Recorders7:00 pm Y4 Recorders7:10 pm Y5 Recorders7:20 pm Y6 Recorders7.30 p.m. The Choir

Please note for everyone’s safety and

comfort a one way system will operate through the hall. In

addition Parent/Carers are encouraged not to

bring prams/pushchairs into the school and

through the corridors. Wherever possible, please use external

routes to the classrooms.

Every room has an external door.

TEAM SPIRIT

Just  like  being  in  a  Football  team,  being  in  an  Orchestra  or  Choir  is  also  being  part  of  a  team.    Please  do  everything    possible  to  ensure  your  children  are  here  to  play  their  part  in  their  team’s  big  match  of  the  year.    It  is  what  they  have  been  training  for.

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R MOLES IN THE PARKSincere thanks to you all

I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone for the wonderful spirit and atmosphere, which was so evident on our school field last Friday night.

I am extremely grateful to the Friends’ Association for organising a fabulous event. Mr. Neil Theobald, chair of the Friends has led an excellent organisation of what was without doubt an enormous undertaking. The nearer the event came the more we realised the enormity of the preparations. These preparations including the possibility of a wet night. Thankfully the weather held until the very end, but clearly the preparations would have kept us all dry and entertained if the worst had hit earlier in the night. The Friends Association was out in force again on Saturday as the event was dismantled and cleared. The clearing up was however minimal. The care of all our guests for our grounds was first class. Thank you all.

The event was a big team effort. The Friends committee took on different roles including organising bar, catering, security, attractions and the all important Risk Assessments. Mrs. Jenny Wilson was in charge of ticketing and the management of the complex system, but one, which was designed to price the event to the advantage of our parents and pupils whilst not making a loss. The outgoings for this event were nearly £4000, which was a calculated risk for the Friends’ Association, but you didn’t let us down. 900 people attended the event. Mrs. Diane Trowsdale made all the arrangements for the marquees and the band that we all enjoyed greatly. Mr. Platten, our Caretaker is the lynch pin in all of these arrangements. Without his flexibility and eagerness to work with, for and through our events, they could not

happen. He makes the impossible possible. Every extra show, concert or in this case ‘Moles in the Park’ can only happen because Dave works with us to let it happen. Thank you Dave, thank you all.

So a team effort it certainly was, but the final part of the team came together with such good spirit and humour on Friday night, you our guests. Many of you have commented in various media outlets your enjoyment of the night. The one thing that is shared by most is the relaxed and easy mood of the night. I thought the children were so well behaved and it was a joy to see how we could all relax knowing all was well.

So once again I am indebted to the

extended family of Molescroft Primary School. It was great that so many of our ‘older’ moles came to join us, though I realise I only saw a fraction of our guests.

I sincerely hope you all had a fabulous family time with our family and that it wasn’t a drain on the family purse. I am sure you will all wish to share with me in thanking and congratulating Neil Theobald our Chair for a job very well done.

PHOTOS  FROM  MOLES  IN  THE  PARK

LeM:  “Glam”  take  to  the  stage

Below:  Children  enjoy  the  Punch  and  Judy  show,  Glam  in  acRon,  Gazebo  village  building  and  views  of  the  main  marquee.

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Slip Slop Slap Seek SlideSUN SAFETY ... SAFETY FOR CHILDREN

Encouraging children to take simple precautions will prevent both short and long term sun damage while allowing them to enjoy their time outside.

• Infants under 12 months should be kept in the shade.

• Cover up children with hats, protective clothing and sunglasses.

• Use a sunscreen with an appropriate SPF factor for each family member based on individual skin type.

• Limit the time spent in the midday sun when the UV index is at its highest.

• Monitor exposure to the sun using a UV monitor.

THE SOLAR INDEXThe UV Index is a scale given to the level of UV radiation on a given day. It ranges from 0 to 20-the higher the index, the higher the potential for damage to the skin and eyes and the less time it takes for this damage to occur.

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As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in bold indicate a change. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. Day Time Club Age Groups LeaderMonday 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y6 Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm – 1:10pm Routines Dance Y3 Mrs. Bulless

3:30pm - varies Theatre Club Y3 to Y6 Mr. LoncasterATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLE

Tuesday 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y5 Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm -1:10pm Routines Dance Y4 Mrs. Bulless 12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club All Mrs Norman, Mrs Hulse Please note this is a religious/faith club; in the style of a ‘Sunday School’, Parents/carers should inform the school if they wish their child not to attend 12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine Club Y6 Mrs. Koder 12:35pm – 1:10pm iPad Club Y6 Mr Britton 3:30pm - 4:30pm Table Tennis Y6 Mrs Coward 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y3 & Y4 Mr. Williams / Mr. Norton

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Basketball Y5/Y6 Mr. Rowsell

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom. 3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian Gym 4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “ “Wednesday 12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess ALL Mrs Coward 12:00pm - 12:35pm Routines Dance Y1 Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm -1:10pm Routines Dance Y2 Mrs. Bulless

12.30pm – 1.00pm Choir Y3 - Y6 Mr Britton 3:30pm - 4:30pm Girls Football Y3 - Y6 Mrs Coward

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mrs. Tippett’s Room. 3:30pm – 4:30pm Football Coaching FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children to change in FOUNDATION Room. Parents may support in the room, but not go further into schoolIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.

3:30pm - 4:30pm Code Club Y3 to Y5 Mr. Médard de ChardonIn the OLD IT Suite

3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust 4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. BriceThursday 8:00am - 8:45am Frenchtastic for beginners FY to Y2 Mrs. McKie 12 noon - 12:45 Frenchtastic for ex “Le Club Francais” Mrs. McKie 12 noon - 12:35 Creative Writing Club Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Hallam 12:35 - 1:05pm Creative Writing Club Y2 to Y4 Mrs. Hallam 12:30pm – 1:00pm Sewing & Knitting Y5/Y6 Mrs Coward 12:15pm - 1:10pm Gardening Club By application Mrs. Hemphill 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-Smith

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Baker’s Room. 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance Y1 & Y2 Mrs. P. Rimmer 4:30pm - 5:15pm Tennis FY to Y2 Advantage Coaching 5:15pm - 6:00pm Tennis Y3—Y4 Advantage Coaching 3:30pm - 4:30pm Cricket Y3 to Y6 Mr. Wiles

In wet weather an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Britton’s Classroom. Friday 12:30pm – 13:00pm KS1 Maths Enrichment By invitation Mr. Atkinson 12:00pm – 12:35pm Urban Dance Y3 - Y4 BOYS Mrs. Bulless 12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Dance Y5 - Y6 BOYS Mrs. Bulless 12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton 12:30pm - 1:10pm Talented Artists By Invitation Mrs. Ripley

12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps Everyone Mrs. Coward 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra By invitation Mrs. Walker 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football Y5/Y6 Mrs. Coward

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. Rimmer

Enrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN

IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL CLASSROOM DOOR.

THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PM

Parents/Carers are reminded of the MOLESCROFT PLAYGROUPThe group meets every Tuesday in term time in the school hall from 2:15pm

to 3:15pm. Toddlers and babies are welcome for an hour of craft, songs, games and play equipment.

CLUBS: Making More of MolescroftFROM THE WEEK COMMENCING Monday 22nd June 2015Last evening indoor club (except Theatre Club) Thursday 25th June. Last evening outdoor club Friday 3rd July except, last Friday Football 19th June

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MOLEYMPIC GAMESMaintaining our OLYMPIC LEGACY by continuing the innovations introduced in 2012

As  for  the  last  four  years  our  Sports  Days  are  to  be  held  on  two  consecu@ve  mornings.  In  2015  our  “Moleympic  Games”  are  to  be  held  on  Wednesday  24th  June  for  KS2  and  on  Thursday  25th  June  for  FY  /  KS1  (note  alternate  days  for  some  events)  with  Friday  26th  June  as  a  reserve.    Not  only  are  there  to  be  the  tradi@onal  track  and  field  events  there  are  going  to  be  addi@onal  events  in  table  tennis  (club  members:  the  final  16),  gymnas@cs  (club  members),  Badminton  (club  members)  and  tennis  (seeded  through  a  trial  event  organised  earlier  in  June).    There  will  be  refreshments  including  cream  and  jam  scones  provided  by  the  Friends  Associa@on.    The  @ming  of  all  this  is  described  below:  WEDNESDAY  24th  JUNE9:15  a.m.  KS2  Athle@csProcession  of  compe@ng  na@ons,  20  teams  represen@ng  Olympic  host  na@ons.9.30  a.m.  FY/KS1  Gymnas@cs  Tournament  in  the  hall9.30  a.m.  Athle@cs  Compe@@on  begins  followed  by  Medals  Ceremony10  a.m.  KS1  Tennis  Tournament  on  the  playground11:45  a.m.  KS2  Gymnas@cs  Team  present  a  closing  ceremony  rou@ne  on  the  field

THURSDAY  25th  JUNE9:15  a.m  :  FY/KS1  Athle@csProcession  of  compe@ng  na@ons,  15  teams  represen@ng  Olympic  host  na@ons.9.30  a.m.    Compe@@on  begins  followed  by  Medals  Ceremony9.30  a.m.  Y3/Y4  Tennis  Tournament  on  the  playground9.30  a.m.  Y6  Table  Tennis  Tournament  in  the  Atrium  9:30  a.m  Y5/Y6  Badminton  Tournament  in  the  Hall10:30  a.m.  Y5/Y6  Tennis  Tournament  on  the  playground10:30  a.m  Y3/Y4  Badminton  Tournament  in  the  HallPLEASE  NOTE:  Some  children  may  be  seeded  or  qualified  for  more  than  one  event.    In  this  case  pupils  should  alert  their  coaches  of  potenBal  clashes.Our  sports  days  follow  the  guidance  of  the  English  Schools’  Athle@c  Associa@on.    Mr.  Wood  will  be  delighted  to  hear  from  anyone  available  to  help  on  these  days.    Guests  are  welcome  to  all  of  the  above.    All  guests  must  register  through  the  main  entrance  and  receiving  the  guest  s@cker  of  the  day  to  wear.    If  there  is  any  chance  that  a  guest  will  not  be  recognised  by  the  office  staff,  photo  I.D.  must  be  brought.    It  is  not  possible  to  accommodate  adult  guests  for  lunch  on  these  dates.

WE  KINDLY  REQUEST  THAT  GUESTS  BRING  THEIR  OWN  GARDEN  SEATS  IF  THEY  WISH  TO  SIT  DOWN  DURING  THE  

EVENTS.

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Guests  are  welcome  to  all  elements  of  the  Moleympic  Games  package.    All  

guests  must  register  through  the  main  entrance.  PLEASE  DO  NOT  DROP  OFF  A  CHILD  AND  WAIT  IN  THE  GROUNDS.  Each  guest  will  wear  a  s@cker.    If  there  is  any  chance  that  a  guest  will  not  be  

recognised  by  the  office  staff,  photo  I.D.  must  be  brought.    

Children  are  prac@sing  a  range  of  recommended  Athle@cs  Events  in  

advance  of  our  mee@ngs.    The  children  will  have  challenges  set  in  each  

discipline  and  will  score  points  for  their  team  according  to  achieving  a  Gold,  Silver,  Bronze  level.    These  challenges  will  be  appropriate  to  their  age  and  

gender.    Children  will  work  in  teams  and  points  will  go  towards  the  team  score.      Each  team  member  will  be  able  to  make  

a  substan@al  contribu@on  to  their  team’s  performance.    As  children  

achieve  a  Gold,  Silver  or  Bronze  level    a  s@cker  will  be  awarded.    Points  will  then  be  tallied  at  the  end.    In  addi@on  real  medals  have  been  commissioned  for  

Gold,  Silver  and  Bronze  teams  and  Gold,  Silver  and  Bronze  winners  in  the  

specialist  extra  events.

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Attendance for the year to July 2014 was 97.8%

Unauthorised absences are rare as parents/carers always inform the school either by letter, phone or in

person of the reason why their child is absent. We are grateful for the support of parents/carers in this matter.

Please note the dates above do not necessarily correspond with those of neighbouring schools

Absences

Parents/carers are required to inform the school office of the reason for absence as soon as possible. This may be in person or by telephone. Failure to do so will result in an unauthorised absence being recorded. In the interest of pupil security, absence should be reported to the school office (by telephone or in person) before school commences each day.

Holidays in term time Head Teachers can no longer sanction holidays in term time. Taking holiday absence will lead to an unauthorised absence.

Fines are imposed by the Local Authority for unauthorised absence. Fines are issued per child, per parent, per accumulated week of absence. The school does not receive any money.

Autumn Term 2015

School opens Tuesday 8th September 2015 School closes for half-term Friday 23rd October 2015 School opens Monday 2nd November 2015 School closes for Christmas Friday 18th December 2015

Spring Term 2016

School opens Tuesday 5th January 2016 School closes for half-term Friday 12th February 2016 School opens Monday 22nd February 2016 School closes for Easter Thursday 24th March 2016

Summer Term 2016

School opens Tuesday 12th April 2016 School closed for Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May 2016 School closes for half-term Friday 27th May 2016 School opens Monday 6th June 2016 School closes for Summer Holiday Friday 22nd July 2016

Autumn Term 2016

School opens Wednesday 7th September 2016 School closes for half-term Friday 21st October 2016 School opens Monday 31st October 2016 School closes for Christmas Friday 16th December 2016

Spring Term 2017

School opens Wednesday 4th January 2017 School closes for half-term Friday 17th February 2017 School opens Monday 27th February 2017 School closes for Easter Friday 7th April 2017

Summer Term 2017

School opens Monday 24th April 2017 School closed for Bank Holiday Monday 1st May 2017 School closes for half-term Friday 26th May 2017 School opens Monday 5th June 2017 School closes for Summer Holiday Friday 21st July 2017

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PLEASE  PIN  THIS  PAGE  TO  YOUR  HOUSEHOLD  NOTICEBOARDJuneTue  23rd   6.00pm  –  Full  Governing  Body  Mee@ng.Wed  24th     9.00am  –  KS2  Moleympics  and  KS1  Tennis  and  Gymnas@cs.   4.15pm  –  Michael  Hardcastle  Football  Tournament.Thu  25th   9.00am  –  FY  and  KS1  Moleympics  and  KS2  Tennis,  Table  Tennis  and  Badminton.   3.30pm  –  Last  Netball  Club  of  the  Season.   6.00pm  –  Residen@al  Visit  Mee@ng  for  Parents/Carers  of  the  current  Y5.   6.00pm  –  All  indoor  evening  clubs  finish  tonight  un@l  the  Autumn  except  Theatre  

Club.Fri  26th   AM  Rehearsals  for  Y3  to  Y6  Recorder  Players,  Choir  and  Orchestra  for  the  

Exhibi@on  of  Work  Evening.   Reserve  Day  for  Sports  Moleympics.   3.30-­‐5.30pm  –  Friends’  Summer  Fun  Evening.Mon  29th   5.30-­‐8.00pm  –  Exhibi@on  of  Work  Evening.    (No  Theatre  Club).Tue  30th     Fes@val  of  Bri@sh  Salad  at  Cro5y’s  un@l  and  including  10th  July   Y6  Transi@on  Day  for  Longcro5,  Beverley  Grammar  and  Beverley  High  School.JulyWed  1st   3.15pm  –  FOMS  Second  Hand  Uniform  Sale.   4.00pm  –  Y6  Football  League  Match  away  at  St  John’s.Thu  2nd   2.30-­‐6.00pm  –  Theatre  Club.Fri  3rd   Mr.  Rowsell  and  Miss  John’s  classes  extra  visit  to  Burton  Agnes  Hall.   6.00pm  –  All  outdoor  clubs  finish  un@l  the  Autumn.Sat  4th     1.00-­‐5.00pm  –  Theatre  Club  Named  Cats  Rehearsal.Sun  5th     1.00-­‐5.00pm  –  Theatre  Club  Dress  Rehearsal.Monday  6th     to  6:30pm:  Final  Dress  Rehearsals  for  CatsWednesday  8th  Friends’  Bags  to  School:  Clothing  Recycling  Collec@on  Wednesday  8th  to  Friday  10th       7:00  pm  Theatre  Club  produc@on  of  Cats     (Cast  to  arrive  from  6:00pm  to  6:30pm)Friday  10th   10:30  am  Those  children  involved  in  the  show  may  have  a  lie  in  and  register  by       10:30  am  via  the  main  Recep@on.Monday  13th     10:25  Yorkshire  in  Bloom  judgingTuesday  14th     8:55am  Sports  Presenta@on  AssemblyTuesday  14th   Bas@lle  Day  French  Lunch  at  Cro5y’s  RestaurantWednesday  15th  8:55am  Prize  Winner’s  AssemblyFriday  17th   9.15  a.m.  Year  6  Leavers’  Concert  to  FY  –  Y4     10.30  a.m.  Year  6  Leavers’  Concert  to  their  Parent/Carers,  Y5,  Friends  Commi*ee       and  Governors     12  noon  Leavers’  Buffet  for  Y6,  staff  and  Parent/Carers  of  Year  6  Friends       Commi*ee  and  Governors     1.45  p.m.  Final  Assembly  of  the  school  year,  Parent/Carers  of    Y6  are  invited  with       Friends  Commi*ee  and  Governors     3.20  p.m.  Procession  of  Year  6  out  of  school  with  Guard  of  Honour     3.30  p.m.  School  closes  for  the  Summer  holidays

SeptemberTuesday  8th   8.50  a.m.  School  re-­‐opens.    This  may  differ  from  other  schools  in  the  area.

Yours sincerely

Michael LoncasterHead Teacher

DIARY

Y6 LEAVER’S BUFFET

Name of Child in Year 6 ___________________________________________

I confirm that my child will be attending the Leavers’ Buffet on Friday 17th July 2015, and enclose £2.30 towards the buffet, OR I have already paid / will be paying in advance for dinners for the rest of the term.

Signed Parent/Carer ___________________________________________________

I would also like to reserve ____________ places for adults at £3.30 per person.

I enclose a cheque made payable to Molescroft Primary School for the total of

£________

Signed Parent/Carer ____________________________________________________