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Year 6 SATs
Our Falcons staff team have been working closely with Year 6 pupils to prepare them for their SATs assessments during the week of 11th May. We are very proud of how hard the children have worked and wish them every success.
Mini-marathon success
Our recent Mini-Marathon was a fantastic event, with children and staff showing great enthusiasm and determination. A huge thank you to Mr Allen, staff and parent volunteers for organising and supporting the day.
We are delighted to share that the event has raised £2,464 and counting, with funds being shared between school and Young Lives vs Cancer.
Attendance
Our current attendance stands at 91.8%, compared with 94.82% nationally. We continue to work together as a school community to improve attendance so that all children can make the most of their learning opportunities and thrive.
Community and events
David Attenborough celebration
A reminder that on Friday 8th May, we will be celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with an Animal Parade. Children are invited to come to school dressed in animal-themed outfits.
We will also be collecting donations for Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, supporting local wildlife conservation.
Compass coffee morning
Our Compass Coffee Morning will take place on Thursday 11th June (9–10am). This will be an opportunity to meet Nat Coxon and learn more about the support available for children and families.
Online safety sessions
We are continuing to offer online safety workshops for parents and carers:
- 12th May (6pm): Photo and video sharing – risks and boundaries
- 18th June (6pm): Recap session
Important reminders
Sun safety
With warmer weather arriving, please ensure children bring a named sunhat and have sun cream applied before school. Children may bring their own sun cream but should be able to apply it independently.
After school clubs
Please note that after school clubs will be cancelled on:
- Monday 8th June
- Tuesday 23rd June
- Friday 10th July
- The final week of term (from 20th July)
Snacks
Please ensure that grapes are cut before being brought into school, as whole grapes are a choking hazard.
ParentPay
Please check your ParentPay account regularly and ensure that payments and permissions are kept up to date.
Health and safety
Village hall car park
Please continue to take care when using the Village Hall car park. Children should remain with their adult at all times.
Children riding bikes should dismount at the top of the drive and walk their bikes through the car park to ensure everyone’s safety.
Whole school production
We are excited to announce that this year’s whole school production will be “Hoodwinked!”
Children will begin learning songs soon, and roles will be cast over the coming weeks. We are looking forward to lots of rehearsals and are sure it will be a fantastic performance for everyone to enjoy.
Dates for your diary
Here are some key upcoming dates:
- Week of 11th May: Year 6 SATs
- Friday 15th May: Year 6 Celebration Event
- Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th May: Year 6 Bikeability
- Friday 22nd May: KS2 Golf and Year 6 cake sale
- Friday 22nd May: End of Summer 1 term
- Monday 1st June: Start of Summer 2 term
- Tuesday 2nd June: Puffins and Kingfishers trip to Carsington Water
- Wednesday 3rd June: Embark Dance Festival
- Wednesday 10th June: Falcons trip to Cromford Mills
- Friday 19th June: Class photos
- Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th June: Whole school productions
- Friday 10th July: Sports Day and Summer Fayre
Further dates can be found on the school calendar.
