We have had a wonderful week in school. Our Year 4 children enjoyed meeting with the Friends of Jerr Wood for a bulb planting session, and they represented the school brilliantly. We hope to offer many more opportunities for our children to engage with the local community and enjoy learning outdoors.
FOPPS are kindly asking for baking donations ahead of next weeks Winter Fair. If you are able to contribute you are welcome to drop to the school office. Please ensure all items are nut-free.
Thank you for all the generous donations received today – we truly appreciate your support. We’re looking forward to the fantastic Winter Fair next week and hope it will be a huge success!
If you missed Parents’ Evening please contact the school office to arrange a meeting with your child’s class teacher.
Diary Dates
December
Monday 1 December to Wednesday 3rd December – Year 6 Robinwood Residential
**NEW** Tuesday 2nd December – Reception vision testing
Friday 5 December, Road Safety session for Years 1 to 6
Friday 5 December, 3:05pm – 4:00pm – FOPPS Winter Fair at the Methodist Church – everyone welcome
Tuesday 9 December – Who Lives Next Door At Number 4? It’s a Bradford Mystery with Nursery and Reception
Thursday 11 December, 9:00am – 10:00am – Year 1 and 2 Nativity – parents and families welcome
Friday 12 December, 1:30am – 2:30am – Year 1 and 2 Nativity – parents and families welcome
Monday 15 December, 10:30am – 11:15am – Early Years Nativity – parents and families welcome
Tuesday 16 December, 9:30am – 10:15am – Early Years Nativity – parents and families welcome
Friday 19 December, 1:00pm – 3:00pm – KS2 Carol Concert at Methodist Church – parents and families welcome
Attendance
Our whole school attendance last week was 91.7%. Please can we remind families that if your child is late to school and does not come through the school gates, this will affect their overall attendance.
Reception – 81.6%
Year 1 – 93.8%
Year 2 – 89.9%
Year 3 – 93.3%
Year 4 – 96.2%
Year 5 – 87.1%
Year 6 – 97.6%
Well done to Year 6 who were the only class that achieved our target!
Pride of Priestthorpe
Well done to the following children who received our Pride of Priestthorpe award this week.
Early Years – Siyana and Emilie
Year 1 – Felicia and Wandi
Year 2 – Mavisha and Franek
Year 3 – Jasmine and Isla
Year 4 – William and Selina
Year 5 – Olivia and Milo
Year 6 – Sophie L and Oliver G
Early Years
Early years have been using hammers and other tools safely.
Year 1
We have loved adding using make ten this week.
Year 2
Year 2 have been representing the seasons through colour.
Year 3
Year 3 have been learning about joints. We created a joint using straws and pipe cleaners.
Year 4
Year 4 had a lovely time at Rewind to Christmas. They learnt more about what Christians believe about the birth of Jesus, and created a wonderful tealight holder
Year 5
In Year 5, we have been developing our ability to use different artistic media (watercolour paint or pencils, sketching pencils, colouring pencils, oil and chalk pastels). We initially sketched the outline of a dragon eye, before deciding on the scaling around the eye. The final aspect was to consider a colour scheme with either contrast or blending.
Year 6
In geography, Year 6 have been learning about the different biomes that can be found on planet earth.
Important learning information
We use a range of Learning Apps in school, which can also be accessed at home. Please use the links below to practice key skills.
Times Table Rockstars is an award-winning maths learning platform where children can practice their times tables like a rock star! Certificates can be achieved every Thursday for the children who have made the most progress in terms of the biggest increase in accuracy that week. We also run in school competitions.
Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars
Accelerated Reader will allow children to read a book and then take an online quiz to test their knowledge and understanding of the text, and receive immediate feedback. Students respond to regular feedback and are motivated to improve their reading skills.
Spelling Shed uses the science of spelling to teach it to pupils. Using phonics as a base and drawing upon proven approaches such as teaching morphology, etymology, and orthographic mapping, as well as teaching spelling patterns. Children are set new activities on here each week.
Pride Beyond School
Darcy received two awards on Sunday evening at her first dance presentation from her dancing group Footloose. She received these awards for passing her two dance examinations at a highly commended level.
Recently Rosie visited the top of Blackpool Tower with her Daddy. Rosie showed no fear, whilst Daddy clung on tight to the foundations!
Jasmine received her Bronze medal for passing her dance exam last month and coming 2nd in her dance competition.
Lola-Grace enjoys horse riding as one of her out of school activities. This is her and Eddie
FOPPS NEWS
All raffle tickets must be handed in to the school office or FOPPS in the playground by Thursday 4th December 2025.
