7th November 2022

Dear Families,

Sorry for the delayed newsletter from last week. Just before it was due to go out, I received a phone call from Ofsted to say that Warthill’s report was no longer confidential and I wanted to include this news in the letter. The report isn’t yet live on the Ofsted website; this should be the case next week. However, as it is no longer confidential, should you wish to see a copy there will be a hard copy in each school office or you can request one be sent via email if you would prefer. We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the inspection and I will send the link to the Ofsted report page once it goes live.

Further to this news, we had a busy week in our schools last week. On Tuesday evening at Sand Hutton, we enjoyed a film night with Halloween themed decorations following a competition organised by the PTA. It was a lovely evening, with ‘meddling kids’…a Scooby reference linked to the film there!

Class 2 at Sand Hutton went to York Chocolate Story and had a fabulous time. Many thanks to the parents who accompanied the staff on this visit. Class 3 have a visit this week too. How exciting!

Children in both schools  spent time putting together over 30 boxes for the shoebox Christmas Box appeal. As always it was a heart-warming event, with children making considered choices about what they put in their boxes. (I think before next year, we could do with a session on wrapping though, this proved to be the hardest part!) The boxes have had their blessing in church this weekend and are already on their way to families who need them most.  I am sure these families will appreciate their well chosen contents. Thank you to everyone who donated items for these boxes

We had our first Parents’ Evening of the year at Warthill too. It was so wonderful to welcome families into school for face to face meetings. I enjoyed the chance to chat with families and look forward to the same when we have Parents’ Evening at Sand Hutton on November 16th.

With every best wish

Beverley Pawson

Headteacher

Sand Hutton and Warthill Federated Schools

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