Thanks to everybody who entered the summer competition – searching far and wide for particular letters. There were some great entries and I really enjoyed looking at them all; an intriguing entry was the biggest chicken nugget I have ever seen, in the shape of “R”!
The winning entries are below and they will be displayed in the entrance hall of school. Some great shots!
..for your support in raising money for our chosen charity, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. We have had an email today to thank us for our support so far this year!
Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. 
You’ll have read about the swimming success of one of our Y6 friends before; in a couple of weeks time, she is going off to high school but she’s certainly leaving on a high!
She’s just heard the news that she’s been promoted to the National Age Group Squad. There is no doubt that she has worked really hard to earn this but apparently extra helpings of yorkshire puddings, at school, have helped her on her way – we do like to help in any way we can!
Congratulations – this is an amazing achievement.
Many of our Year 6 children have been visiting their new high schools in preparation for their move to Year 7.
Sienna was one of our Year 6 friends who visited Allerton Grange and she was picked out from 300 pupils as the most polite student. What an achievement, Sienna. Well done – we’re very proud of you!
One of our Y3 friends showed that she really thinks of others by spending some of her spare time raising money for our chosen charity, the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.
She decided to make bracelets with loom bands and while her mum was working at a local fair, she sat alongside her and sold her bracelets (and made more) to raise money. She made signs explaining about the charity and about school choosing a different one each year.
She raised £18.40 which she’s brought in and we will pass it on to the charity for her.
Well done – an amazing gesture!
This was the big question for some of our Y6 friends on the first day of their residential.
After arriving safely, they started activities more or less straight away. Some great teamwork in building a raft and then seeing if it actually did the job – an exciting task! Even one of the group with an injury (not injured today but before they went) was able to be involved in building the raft and maybe they were glad when they couldn’t be part of the floating test!
Another busy day tomorrow with loads of activities planned. Thanks to Miss Wilson and Mrs Russell for giving up their time over the next couple of days – their weekend will be well deserved.
A group of KS2 children went to John Smeaton this morning to take part in the Brownlee triathlon specifically designed for primary children. They did a swim, a cycle ride and then a run. Great performance from them all and they represented school brilliantly. Not a bad start to the week!
..on their first residential visit. It’s the first time that many of them have been away from home but the first night was successful (although very little sleep for some!) and they’re all having an amazing time. Here are some photos from last night – unfortunately, the long walk didn’t tire them out enough but I’m sure today’s activities will contribute to a better night’s sleep tonight.
One of our Y3 friends walked for miles and miles yesterday to raise money for the Save the Children, Gaza Appeal. They walked up Ingleborough and raised £5000. Ingleborough is the second highest mountain (723 metres) in the Yorkshire Dales and is one of the three peaks.
She tells me that she has blisters all over her feet but that it was all worth it.
Amazing achievement!
One of our Y3 friends has had a great holiday; he won the first prize and qualified for the (Under 8) National Youth Chess Championship finals from the zonal qualifiers that took place in York.
Another amazing achievement for this young man – congratulations!
