You should have received your child’s annual report this week. Please contact your child’s teacher if you’d like to discuss the report – your questions, comments and concerns are important.
This week’s message has a few repeats of previous messages so you’re prepared…
Themed week: Being Healthy
Next week is the second of two themed weeks in the year. Here are a few reminders.
- Children should wear PE kit throughout the week, but please make sure it follows our Uniform Policy:
- Travel actively to school! For the chance to win a voucher, send your photos to moortownoffice@spherefederation.org by Thursday 10 July.
- Monday 07 July 2:20pm: You’re invited to watch the children’s skipping skills with Skipping School.
- Thursday 10 July is our Sports Day: Key Stage 2 from 9.30-11.30am, Reception and Key Stage from 1 1.30-3.00pm. The event is at Roundhegians Rugby Club – use the entrance from Chelwood Drive, LS8 2AT
- Friday 11 July 3.00pm: a d:side representative will be in the playground ready to answer any questions you might have about the drug education sessions taking place for all classes.
- We’re raising funds for our school charity, Yorkshire Air Ambulance with our Personal Best Challenge – you can donate via the Gateway app a £1 minimum donation
- Pupils have an online health questionnaire at home for their homework.
To help us continue with themed weeks such as this, we’re asking for a small contribution: £2 per pupil (Gateway) will help us to pay for visitors for themed weeks. Visitors include Skipping School, British Military Martial Arts, Tatty Bumpkin yoga & mindfulness, City of Leeds Basketball, Hello Hip Hop, d:side health charity & Foot-tech. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far.
Production
Don’t forget our Key Stage 2 Summer production next week, too. There are two performances:
- Tuesday at 6.00pm
- Wednesday at 6.00pm
Teachers next year
With the end of term approaching, it’s time to let you know of a few changes in staffing for the new school year.
As some of you may know, Miss Wilson (Year 6) is pregnant. She’ll start her maternity leave early in September. To replace Miss Wilson (but not in Year 6). we’ll be welcoming a new teacher to the Moortown team, Mr Volpe.
We’re also saying goodbye to Mrs Lake – she’s moving from Moortown Primary to another Sphere Federation school. Mrs Palmer, who already works in the federation, will be joining us in September.
The final update is that Miss Kidd, one of our fantastic teaching assistants, is starting a year of teacher training; she may be back later in the year for one of her placements so watch this space!
In September, the teaching staff will be:
- Reception – Mrs Wood
- Year 1 – Mr Volpe
- Year 2 – Mrs Palmer (M, T, W); Mrs Taylor (Th , F)
- Year 3 – Miss Birch
- Year 4 – Miss Newman
- Year 5 – Mr McGriffiths
- Year 6 – Miss Goswami
Your child met their teacher yesterday. We’re sure they’ll have lots to tell you about it.
That’s all for this week. Before we end, here’s an idea if there’s a summer birthday in your household…
Herd Farm is a council-run activity centre offering a range of outdoor activities and pursuits for both adults and children. They’ve recently launched a Birthday Adventure Offer which they’re trialling during the summer holidays. Interested? Check out this video clip.