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Weekly Newsletter 14.03.2025
Dear Parents, Carers and families,
We say goodbye to Mrs Sharp
I have some sad news to share with you, after 10 years, Mrs Sharp has decided to move on to a new challenge at Shipley College. Her last day with us will be Thursday 20th March.
Claire has a long history with school as a parent, volunteer for FOPPS and a member of staff. She has always given 100% to everything she has done in school, always going over and above in her role and getting involved in all aspects of school life.
We will miss her immensely but wish her all the best and know she will be amazing in her new role.
Mrs Gunning
Diary Dates
March
Monday 17th March – Thursday 20th March – Year 6 Bikeability
Thursday 20th March – Year 1 Class Assembly – parents, carers and families are welcome
Friday 21st March – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR TRUST DATA DAY
Monday 24th March – FOPPS “Superwoman” shop (see email for more details)
Monday 24th March – KS2 The Big Spring Clean 2025
Monday 24th March – Parents’ Evening 3:20pm – 5:30pm – (Booking is now open on Eschools)
Wednesday 26th March – Year 5 and 6 Puberty Workshop
Wednesday 26th March – Parents’ Evening 3:20pm – 6:00pm – (Booking is now open on Eschools)
Thursday 27th March – Year 6 Class Assembly – parents, carers and families are welcome
Monday 31st March – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR EID
April
Tuesday 1st April – Design Technology Art Exhibition in the school hall – parents, carers and families are welcome
Wednesday 2nd April – A special themed lunch for Eid (see menu for details)
Friday 4th April – Year 5 Rewind to Easter, visit to Bingley Baptist church
Attendance
Our whole school attendance last week was 95.1%
Reception – 98.4%
Year 1 – 97%
Year 2 – 95.7%
Year 3 – 97%
Year 4 – 93.7%
Year 5 – 98.4%
Year 6 – 99.4%
Well done to everyone for their efforts with attendance last week, 5 classes achieved our target of 97%.
Pride of Priestthorpe Awards
Early Years – Luna and Finley
Year 1 – Mario and Ada
Year 2 – Jack L and Emily H
Year 3 – Freddie and Ash
Year 4 – Erin and Blake
Year 5 – Sophie and Scarlett
Year 6 – Annie and Evie
Thank you to all those parents, carers and extended family and friends that joined us in our Friday assembly.
Early Years
Reception have been looking at grouping and sharing in Maths.
Year 1
Year 1 have been continuing their learning about British Kings and Queens. This week we focussed on the life of King Charles III.
Year 2
Year 2 have been writing their fiction text based on Supertato, their imagination shone through during their independent writing!
Year 3
Year 3 have worked hard to finish their cushions.
Year 4
Year 4 had a wonderful time at the National Museum of Science and Media: they carried out lots of experiments; looked at the history of photography and watched a 3D film at the IMAX.
Year 5
In Design and Technology, Year 5 have been learning about structures in the form of pavilions. We have looked at what a pavilion is and what they might be used for. Next, the children designed their own and thought about what materials they would need to build it. This week we have started construction using a plethora of materials along with many, many glue gun sticks. The way the children have used their imaginations and come up with so many different designs has been amazing.
Year 6
In maths, Year 6 are spending some time consolidating learning (like long multiplication and long division) as well as continuing to tour through the Year 6 maths curriculum. This week we have looked at area and perimeter.
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.
