Summer Term 2 Week 1 Newsletter
Focused, hardworking, happy children!!
Dear Parents/ Carers,
We have had another really busy week at Gledhow with trips to Malham, Road Safety and
NSPCC assemblies, Year 6 bikeability and then a visit from OFSTED. I think the staff and the
children are all ready for the weekend!
I would like to say thank you to the whole staff team for all their hard work and commitment to
school over what has been a very busy time. Also a thank you to the parents who completed
the parent voice questionnaire for the Ofsted team and those who were so overwhelmingly
positive when speaking to the inspectors in the playground.
The report will be published in about 3 weeks so we will be able to share the outcome as soon
as we have it then. In the meantime, have a lovely weekend and enjoy the promised sunshine!
Lisa Seton
Assembly
Thank you to 3LF who put on a fabulous assembly about the Victorians.
I am sure all the parents enjoyed it and I know the children had a great
time working on it and performing to you all. Well done.
St Bart’s Girls’ Football Cup.
Well done to all the girls involved in the tournament on Thursday. We, unfortunately, did not
make it into the top 16 out of 52 teams as we were beaten by two teams in our group who
made it through. A big thank you to Mrs Lynch who took them along and to Miss Taft who went
along to support and help. The girls played well and pulled together as a team – you should be
proud – we are!
Times Table Rock Stars Rock Wrangle and Red Carpet event
Monday 19th June is the start of Rock Wrangle week where the children will compete to earn a
place in the Red Carpet event on Friday 23rd June. The winning pupil will receive the Rock
Wrangle trophy and a Domino's pizza to share with 2 friends. The final competition and
presentation will take place on Friday morning for Key Stage 2. So children - get practising!
Assembly 2PG
The assembly on June 21st is cancelled as Mr Grealish has not been in school for the last two
weeks, but the assembly has been rescheduled to take place on July 6 th at 9.45. A letter has
gone out to parents.
Sports Day
We are going to have sports days in the week beginning 10 th July. Reception and Key stage 1
will be on Tuesday 11th in the morning and KS2 will be on Wednesday 12th in the morning. We
will send out details at a later date.
Road Safety
We have had the Road Safety team in this week to work with the children – some of
whom were lucky enough to go outside and catch anyone speeding over the 20mph
speed limit outside school. As part of their day with us, they took two assemblies and
announced the winners of the competition to design a 20mph sign. Each winner has
had their design turned into a road sign which will be put up in the local area – so keep
your eyes peeled!
Triathlon Triumph
Not only did Mr Walker and some ultra - fit parents take part in last week’s triathlon,
we also have some amazing children who took part. Ed and Olly competed in the World
Series triathlon Tristars event (ages 10-12) on Saturday morning and did amazingly!
Starting at 7am, they swam 200m in Roundhay Park lake, cycled 5k and ran 1.7k all with
massive smiles on their faces!
We are all really proud of you both.
School Plea
We are again asking for parents and pupils assistance. We are looking to replace some of the
toys and games that are used indoors (outside of classroom time) with small groups of children
for targeted support work or reward time. These are extra activities such as those run by the
support teams, the SENCOs and Always Club. We are wondering if anyone has any of the
following in very good condition and quality that they no longer use or need and would
consider donating to the school:
Good quality games such as pairs, snap, board games.
Lego or other construction toys.
Dolls and clothes for them.
Outdoor games e.g Velcro mats and ball, bat and ball.
Dressing up clothes
A4 card
Beads
Felt tips
Xbox 360 games age 3 - 7
Colouring books
Arts and crafts materials.
If so, could you please bring to the school office by 30th June?
Thank you
PSA Head-dress drop in.
The PSA put on a drop in session to make Head-dresses for the Summer Fair and
the outcomes have been brilliant – so thank you for all your hard work and
effort; I am sure the children will look amazing at the Fair.
The next one is on Friday 23rd June from 3.20 – 4.20 (all welcome)
Bikes and Scooters.
Please will you make sure that these are not ridden in the school grounds as there is a risk of
children getting seriously hurt. Although we are keen for the children to ride or scoot to school,
the playground is too busy in the morning for it to be safe for everyone. Thank you for your
support in this.
ACHIEVEMENTS 16th June 2017
The following children featured in this week’s ACHIEVEMENT ASSEMBLIES
for work or activities achieved in and out of school:
Nursery
RAC
Nursery pupils have a Star Jar which is filled with rewards earned by Individuals or groups.
When the jar is full, the whole Nursery receives a reward.
Aminah Azam and Zakariyya Khan
RLW
Grace Harrington and Manjovan Mattoo
1SH
Always Club: Annabel Clements
Rafael Burton and Annabelle
Readman
Always Club: Reeceo Shann-Clamp
Jude Barron and Jack Whitely
2PG
Always Club: Mia Somerville
Daya Lali and Amber Pinder
2VW
Always Club: Rory Mitchell
Lexi Weavers and Haleem Hussein
3LF
Always Club: Kaiia Sambhi
Zain Chaudary & Sahara Elliot-Dobson
3KG
Always Club: Florence Wood
Ellie Bowers and Gabriel Dunning
4DB
Always Club: Tess Rayner
The Whole Class
4SB
Always Club: Laura Clarke
Noah Hurlow and Katie Langley
5RK
MALHAM
Ishaq Hashmi & Haris Sadiq
5SL
MALHAM
Oscar Jones McGowan & Rafi Mihov
6EC
Always Club: Eesa Ijaz
Lucius Galloway and Ricardo James
6KW
Always Club: Simran Seehra
Zaynah Hussain and David Maiga
RKJ
Always Club: Akailya Fray
1AB
Always Club: Louka Faulkner
Yuvraj Seehra and Skye Woodward
1SS
Always Club: Evie Cuthbertson
Isaiah O’Connor and William Brown
Always Club: Maggie Ruston
Thank you for your continued support - Mark Trudgill, Lisa Seton, David Bickley and Louise Jeynes.
Dates for Your Diary
New items are underlined
Saturday 24 June
Roundhay Primary Schools’ Fun Run in Roundhay Park
Wednesday 28 June
Nursery CLOSED- OPEN DAY for September starters
Saturday 1 July
Gledhow Summer Fair goes Carnival
Tuesday 11 July
School Partnership Music Concert 3.30-5pm