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We’ve had a lovely week in school, and it’s great to see attendance has much improved, thank you for your support. It is lovely to see the children bouncing back and showing much energy and enthusiasm for learning.
Early Years have enjoyed exploring “Who Lives Next Door at No. 4? It’s a Bradford Mystery!” and have shown fantastic curiosity. We were also delighted to welcome the Beckfoot Brass Band, who put on a brilliant musical visit.
Our Christmas nativities have begun, with Year 1 and Year 2 giving absolutely fantastic performances. A huge thank you to our staff and children for making these such wonderful memories. We also want to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Tinsley’s mum, Sam, for creating such beautiful costumes for this years’ performances.
December
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
Wednesday 17 December, – Christmas Dinner Day (if you have not pre ordered, your child will need to bring a packed lunch)
Friday 19 December, 1:00pm – 3:00pm – KS2 Carol Concert at Methodist Church – parents and families welcome
January 2026
Monday 5 January, 8:35am – School re-opens for all our children
Wednesday 7 January and Thursday 8 January, – Lifebase Caravan visits school to deliver workshops
Friday 15 January, – Wonderdome Mobile Planetarium visits school (more details to follow next week)
We are really pleased to see an improvement in attendance this week, and it’s wonderful that most children are now feeling better and back in school. Thank you to all families for your continued support in helping children return as soon as they are well enough.
Our current whole school attendance year to date stands at 93%, with our target being 97%. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in keeping this moving in the right direction and supporting good routines during this busy time of year.
Well done to the following children who received our Pride of Priestthorpe award this week.
Early Years – Tyler and Mai
Year 1 – Freddie and Isabel
Year 2 – Kitty and Elijah
Year 3 – Lilly-Rose and Quinn
Year 4 – Aeyla and Lydia
Year 5 – Amelia and Rowan
Year 6 – Whole of Year 6
Reception have been using the part, part whole model to add and subtract.
Year 1 have been taking away from 20 using the make ten method and cubes and ten frames.
Year 2 have been getting into the festive spirit and creating colourful Christmas collages in Art.
Year 3 were working as a team to put a sequence together in gymnastics.
Year 4 had a fantastic art lesson with Mr Watson where they used their understanding of tone to create a 3D drawing.
Year 5 have been looking at New Zealand, and more recently the geothermal activity that New Zealand experiences. We created information posters to educate people about volcanoes, geysers and earthquakes (and how buildings can be built to withstand earthquakes).
Year 6 had an amazing time at Robinwood. From canoeing to rock climbing, caving to zip lining they all got stuck in and gave it their all. Lots of staff commented on what a lovely, polite group of children they are so we are doubly proud of them.
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.
On Sunday Leon had his grading at his taekwondo class and did really well. He gained his Yellow belt (8th Kup) and was so proud of himself.
Aarushi would like to share some of her recent achievements to be included in the school newsletter. She had the opportunity to perform during the Bingley Christmas Light Switch-On event as part of the Articulate Drama School (photo attached).
