Dear Families,
Well, another busy week for all our children and staff in the federation.
On Wednesday we were visited by a group of ladies from Yorkshire Water who delivered a Lego STEM session for Class 3 at Sand Hutton and Junior Class at Warthill. The activities themselves were absolutely excellent, all equipment provided, and the children in both schools made all of us very proud. We hope to see them return another time. Well done everyone!
Dear Families,
I hope that you found the safeguarding leaflet in bookbags on Friday useful. The QR codes are quick links to helpful information.
Last week was such a busy week in both our schools and this week has begun in much the same way. It was lovely to see so many families attend the sharing assembly at Warthill on Friday and then stay to the sport morning. We are hoping to duplicate this at Sand Hutton on Friday this week, however be on stand-by for a change of plan as the weather may have other ideas!
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Dear Families,
I hope that you have already settled into, or back into, the school routine. We have certainly been very pleased to welcome so many families back either informally at the beginning and end of days or if you attended either of the Flying Start events. These were really well attended in both settings and it gives opportunities to ask those questions that may have come about because your child has had a change of teacher, classroom or routine. All our classrooms are calm and industrious learning spaces already.
You will be aware of an additional letter being sent out with the newsletter today. This is the first of a monthly letter which concentrates solely on helping families to keep up to date with changes, benefits and dangers of using the internet and social media. Apps and online platforms change so rapidly that even we, as part of our day to day job, struggle to identify what has changed, what is beneficial to use and what might present challenges or dangers to our young people online. For this reason, I have signed up to a subscription which keeps us up to date for and highlights the areas which we should be most alert to. As part of this subscription, families also receive a monthly letter with the most pressing issues for that month. Later in the year, there will be an information meeting for parents too. I hope that you can already see, in this first letter, how useful this will be.
I can see on my Asda Rewards App, that people are starting to contribute to our cashpots. As of now, Sand Hutton has a pot of £75 and Warthill will have £52 once the Asda contribution is acknowledged. There are still 78 earning days left, so this really could be money for nothing. It is really easy to sign up to the Rewards App and then you chose the school and shop as normal. Money is allocated to school cashpots for us to spend when the offer ends.
I am sorry to have to increase lunch prices again this year. I am working on a way with the LA that we can merge with other settings to bring these down. This is where our rural location works against us I’m afraid. The lunch price will increase to £3.25 from the 1st October, but please contact me if this causes any financial difficulties and we will manage the situation, in confidence, together.
Finally, some date reminders:
Wednesday 18th September: School photos. At Sand Hutton, pre-school siblings joining family photos to arrive at 8.30. At Warthill, siblings for photos should arrive at 1pm.
Thursday 26th September: Early Harvest at Warthill. 9am at church.
Finally, Mrs Roughley is intending on putting in the final numbers for Young Voices next week. If you would like your child to sign up, and haven’t yet done so, (Years 3-6), please let her know on 01904 468308 before the end of the week. If anyone still needs further details about this, ask in either school office or speak to me or Mrs Naylor. It is one of our favourite events!
I would like to wish you all a very happy weekend and hope the sun shines.
With every best wish,
Beverley Pawson
Headteacher
Sand Hutton and Warthill Federated Schools
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