Newsletter 8
5th May 2017
Dear Parents,
Friends’ Meeting and Summer Fair date
We had a meeting on Wednesday
night, and are very pleased to
announce the date of the Summer Fair
on Saturday 24th June 3-5pm. We have been
planning stalls which are firm favourites, and also
adding in new ideas. We would be most grateful
for offers of help to run stalls, so that people don’t
get stuck on one stall all afternoon, and have the
chance to browse. Thank you for adding your
name to our list of volunteers for specific stalls.
Help setting up and tidying away afterwards is also
much appreciated. More information following
soon from Friends.
Friends of School – what does it mean?
Every parent, member of staff or governor is
automatically a member of the Friends of
Bugthorpe School. The Friends fundraise and
arrange social events and activities for the school.
It may sound very formal, in actual fact meetings
are very friendly and informal, where we get
together and plan for the best interests of the
children. If you want to have a say in how your
contributions are spent, or if you have an idea on
what we could do, please do come and help us
generate more ideas.
School Nursery Update
As you know, we are preparing to
extend our nursery opening hours
in September. The Government are
funding 30 hours nursery places for working
parents. There is extra information on the East
Riding website under FISH (Families’ Information
Service Hub);
http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/living/childrenand-families/the-family-information-service-hub/
Please visit this page as it contains lots of useful
info, including who is eligible, how to apply and
what to do if your circumstances change. Thank
you.
Tennis at Bishop Wilton
Marius Barnard is leading children’s tennis
sessions again this year at Bishop Wilton village
hall. The classes are on Tuesdays in term time and
details are as follows:
Age 4-6 ‘red ball’ 5.15pm – 6pm cost £5
Age 7+ ‘orange/green ball’ 6pm -7pm cost £6
It is best to book in advance to avoid
disappointment – mobile 07734219999
Thank you.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids
As of 2nd May you can no longer collect
the active kids vouchers. Please send in
any vouchers you have by 16th June.
We can then exchange them for sports or cooking
equipment. There is a collection box near the
office. Thank you for your help.
This Month’s Assembly Awards
Congratulations to
children:
the
following
Writers of the week – Arabella, Jed,
Tilly, Frankie, Hugo, Theo, Penny &
Harry.
Marvellous Maths – Harry, Ewan, Isabelle, Frankie,
Hugo, Theo, Penny & Harry.
Headteacher’s Award – Calico, George, Charlie T,
Ben P, Aimee, Brooke, Sofia, Marcus, Georgina,
Jack, Daniel & Matthew.
Reading Trophy – Freddie T.
Fair Play Trophy – Zak.
Sports News
Lots of sport to report on this month. I’ll let the
participants take it from here.
A couple of great snippets for sporting news this
month. First, Frankie reports about his cross
country event, then KS1 children recount their 3–
in-a-bucket tournament.
The week before half term I did a Humber stage
cross country final in somewhere near hull. My
race, the year 5/6 boys race, was the very last race.
We were all split into the area that we had
qualified from by wearing coloured T-shirts.
I finished thirteenth out of about 120 boys and
beat every east riding qualifier aside from the
winner meaning I am the 2nd fastest cross country
runner in the east riding.
By Frankie Garcia.
28th June
3rd July
5th July
10th or 11th
July
12th July
15th July
19th / 20th July
21st July
Sports Day
Little Brid Sing
Garrowby Day
Creative Arts Day, Yr 6, Woldgate
Date tbc. More info to follow
Yr 6 Transition Day, Woldgate
Bishop Wilton Show
End of year pantomime
Leavers’ Assembly
All of a sudden, the Summer Term is upon us!
Thankfully we also have some beautiful spring
weather. Thank you for all your support, and have
a lovely weekend.
Angela Ekers, Headteacher
 Summer Term 2017
Last night most of the Year 2s went to Market
Weighton for a three in a bucket tournament. We
played three matches. Firstly we played Sutton
upon Derwent and we won 10-4. Secondly we
played Pocklington Infant School, and we drew 8-8.
Lastly we played Wilberfoss and we won 9-6.
Everyone played really well and we are very proud
of ourselves!
Lula and Ewan
Dates for your diary
8th – 12th May
9th May
12th May
16th May
19th May
22nd May
Half Term:
27th May
6th June
9th June
13th June
16th June
23rd
June
24th June
27th June
SATS Week
Yr 3/4 3 in a bucket
Class 4 trip to Tropical World
Yr 5/6 Kwik Cricket
Good Work Assembly
Class 3 trip to York
Close: Friday 26th May
Mrs Atkin takes part in Ride the
Night, London
Re-open: Monday 5th June
Yr 5/6 Rounders
Good Work Assembly
KS1 Festival of Sport
Non uniform day for tombola
prizes
Yr 5/6 Stock Market Day, York
Uni’
Good Work Assembly
Friends Summer Fair
KS2 Athletics
Half Term:
Ends:
Close: Friday 26th May
Re-open: Monday 5th June
Friday 21st July
 Autumn Term 2017
Commences:
Half Term:
Ends:
Wednesday 6th September
Close: Friday 27th October
Re-open: Monday 6th
November
Thursday 21st December
 Spring Term 2018
Commences:
Half Term:
Ends:
Monday 8th January
Close: Friday 9th February
Re-open: Monday 19th
February
Friday 23rd March
 Summer Term 2018
Commences:
Half Term:
Ends:
Tuesday 10th April
May Day Bank Holiday:
Monday 7th May
Close: Friday 25th May
Re-open: Monday 4th June
Friday 20th July