Dear Families,
Welcome Back to Autumn Term 2024!
Welcome to all our new starters in both our schools. New beginnings have gone exceptionally well and our new Reception and Nursery children already look as though they have always been here!
I hope you all had an enjoyable summer.
First of all, I wanted to share some wonderfully happy news! Mrs Madge had a beautiful baby boy, Benjamin, during the holiday. She popped into school with him on Monday and both he and she look the picture of health and happiness. Congratulations from everyone!
Because of when Harvest is being celebrated in church at Warthill, their Harvest is earlier than usual this year and will be at 9am in church on Thursday 26th September. This means the church will be decorated for the Harvest Service. At Sand Hutton, we have proposed some dates and we are working round some clashes in the church diary but will get back to you to confirm as soon as we are able.
Both schools will be hosting their drop in Flying Start meetings. Teachers will be available in their classrooms for you to visit at 9am on Tuesday 10th September at WARTHILL and the same time on Thursday 12th September at SAND HUTTON. We are looking forward to welcome as many of you as possible. This will be followed later in the half term by earlier than usual Parents’ Evenings. You will receive a separate letter about this in due course but these will take place on Tuesday 15th October at WARTHILL and Wednesday 23rd October at SAND HUTTON. Dates for your diaries.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank a group of parents at Warthill for their hard work over the summer break in repairing, renovating and improving our outdoor area. We have a light and airy tree house because of the extensive tree trimming, a beautiful new fence which sets off the children’s artwork wonderfully and additional bark chippings! Thank you so much!
Some of you have mentioned the Asda rewards Cashpot offer for schools. This looks fabulous. If you download the Asda App, you can assign money to a school cashpot and we will be able to spend this on resources. Money for nothing! Spread the word!
As, always please let me know if any family support is required whether in terms of finances or time and I will do what I can to help.
Have a lovely weekend,
With every best wish,
Beverley Pawson
Headteacher
Sand Hutton and Warthill Federated Schools