Kell Bank News
4th November 2016
Issue 5
Cluster Football Finals
The cluster football finals had to be rearranged due to the snow last week. The finals will now take place
in the afternoon of Wednesday 30th November. Parents; can you let Mrs Phillips know if your
contact details for the afternoon have changed. We will advise of return time once we know, this
obviously depends on how far the boys have progressed through the finals. Good Luck Boys!
Swimming
The decision has been made to send the whole school swimming on a Wednesday afternoon for the
remainder of this term, the next two Wednesdays we have children out on other sporting events, please
see this list to see when your child is swimming.
Wednesday 23rd November – Years Reception to Year 4 (Years 5&6 @ Netball Tournament)
Wednesday 30th November – Whole School minus 4 boys (Cluster Football Finals)
Wednesday 7th December – Whole School
Wednesday 14th December – Whole School
Swimming Gala – Written by Year 6
On Wednesday 16th November Years 5 & 6 went to Bedale Leisure Centre to compete in a swimming gala.
Everyone felt nervous and excited before their races and also while we waited to begin, it seemed like
ages before the whistle was blown. Once the whistle was blown the cheering started and the noise was
thunderous. As the race began and we started to swim, we all felt less nervous and were determined to do
our best. Our hearts, beating fast as we swam like fishes down the pool. As we swam, we didn’t feel alone
because we had our team behind us cheering us on. At the end of our races we felt relieved and proud of
our achievements.
The team were very successful, we achieved three first places and three second places in the races.
Everyone enjoyed the gala and we came out smiling
Forest Schools
With Christmas fast approaching and all the things that go along with it, we will be cancelling the Forest
School sessions for the remainder of the term.
Winter Clothing
As the colder weather is already upon us, could we please ask that all children come to school
with a coat, a hat and gloves. We would be very grateful if ALL items of clothing are named.
The children also need long trousers and a sweat shirt for outdoor PE.
Years 5&6 London Residential
With less than 13 weeks to go now to the London Residential, we need to be thinking about settling the
balance. If possible please can half the £267 outstanding be paid to school by Friday 13th January and
the balance to be paid by Wednesday 1st February. Cash or cheques made payable to NYCC Kell Bank CE
Primary School.
Home-School Agreements
Please can the home-school agreements be signed by you and your child and be returned to school.
This Terms Payments
Please can payments be made by Friday 9th December at the latest. 
Dinner Money - The cost of a school meal from the 31st October is £2.30 and is only payable for pupils in
Class 2. For the week the cost is £11.50 and for the half term will be £80.50. All credits will be carried
forward.
Milk Money – The cost of milk is 10p per day and is payable for pupils 5 years old and over. For the halfterm the cost will be £3.50.
Swimming Contributions – In order to provide swimming sessions for Reception to Year 4 pupils we ask
parents for a voluntary weekly contribution of £2 to cover part of our costs. This provides extremely
good value compared to external swimming lessons. For the next half-term the cost will be £12.00.
Head Teacher Award
**Friday 11th November – Michael and Millie**
**Friday 25th November – Grace and Frances **
Fundraising
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Just for fun!!
Question/Answer session with the children…
Lily (Year 5)
Favourite Author? Roald Dahl, all his books are my favourite
What are you good at? I am good at mountain climbing. I am also good at tennis. I’m
very flexible.
What is your favourite Memory? My favourite memories are of my grandma’s;
Grandma Hayes and Grandma Bedale
Whats the best thing about being a child? I’m learning new things and I like doing
that