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We are constantly seeking to develop the early years ‘choosing’ provision. We are striving to provide enough challenges for the children and present them with meaningful opportunities for them to practice their reading, writing and number skills.
Spring Term 2020
Please click here to view Acorn Class - Spring Term 2019/2020 Newsletter
Please click here to view Acorn Class - Spring Term 2019/2020 Planning Document
Please click here to view Acorn Class - EYFS and KS1 - Long Term Plan
Autumn Term 2019
Please click here to view Acorn Class - Autumn Term 2019/2020 Newsletter
Please click here to view Acorn Class - Autumn Term 2019/2020 Planning Document
Please click here to view Acorn Class - EYFS and KS1 - Long Term Plan
| Christmas Eve - Crib ServiceSt Hilda’s Church, Ampleforth, will be holding a 'Crib Service' at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve. Families and small children are especially welcome. |
From all the staff here at St. Hilda’s Primary School, we would like to wish you all a very
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
We hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas.
See you in 2020!
Friday 20th December - Christmas TreeThank you to Newburgh Priory, Coxwold who have kindly provided us with our real Christmas Tree again this year.
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| Friday 20th December - Christingle ServiceThe Christingle Service this year will be held at St Hilda’s Church at 2:30pm on Friday 20th December. Parents and friends are very welcome to attend. Parents attending the service can take pupils home at the end of the service. A Christingle collection candle in support of The Children’s Society has gone home with each family. There is no obligation to donate, but any contributions will be gratefully received at the Christingle Service. Thank you. |
Thursday 19th December - Christmas Craft Session
On Thursday 19th December, Miss Kirk, Mrs Lealman and Miss Dunning would like to invite Nursery to Year 2 parents to join us for a Christmas crafts session. It will be held in the school hall from 9:00am -10:30am. We would love to see you there.
Thursday 19th December - Christmas Party!All children can come to school dressed in their party clothes as we will be having our party in the afternoon. |
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| Wednesday 18th December - Pantomime TripWe are delighted to say that we have again organised a trip to the Pantomime later In order to give ourselves plenty of time to travel and get to our seats we need to This is always an enjoyable trip, and really gets us into the Christmas spirit! |
Tuesday 17th December - Christmas LunchMrs Hawley will be preparing a delicious Christmas Lunch for us on Tuesday 17th December. Children are invited to wear a festive jumper or hat for the occasion. |
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| Tuesday 17th December - Christmas PerformanceThe Christmas Performance will take place on Tuesday 17th December at 6:00pm at If your child/ren are unable to attend on the evening, please can you let their class teacher know as soon as possible to avoid any upset or confusion. Thank you. |
Wednesday 4th December - Early Reading and Phonics WorkshopAfter the success and positive feedback following our Phonics workshop for parents at the beginning of November, we are pleased to be able to offer a second session for those unable to attend last time. The workshop will run from 3:30pm – 4:30pm on Wednesday 4th December and will be held in Miss Dunning’s classroom. Please note that children are welcome to stay with you while you attend the session. |
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| Friday 15th November - Children in NeedThe school is pleased to inform you that we will be once again supporting Children in Need. This is a very worthwhile charity that provides grants to projects in the UK, which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. We will be having a non-uniform day on Friday 15th November and pupils will be asked to make a voluntary contribution of £1 to wear non-uniform. Pupils are welcome to wear Pudsey items, but please note that there is non-obligation to buy new items for the occasion. All monies raised will go directly to the Children in Need charity. |
Tuesday 12th November - Anti-Bullying - Odd Socks DayWe're wearing ODD SOCKS for Anti-Bullying Week! Will you?
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Monday 11th November - Open Morning for 2020 & 2021 New Starters - 9:00am-12:00 Midday
I would like to invite those with children who will be starting nursery or school in either 2020 or 2021 to attend our Open Day on Monday 11th November. This will be a chance for you to see what we do, as the school will be at work as usual. To aid organisation it would be good if you could contact the office and arrange a time slot. This will ensure that you have a personal guided tour and any questions can be answered. Please feel free to bring the potential new starter with you! If this date is not convenient please do contact school to make an alternative appointment. Do please share this invitation with those you know may be considering our school.
| Friday 8th November - Remembrance ServiceAs in previous years our Remembrance Service started at Our Lady & St. Benedict’s at 10:15am and we walked (through the churchyard and down Back Lane) to St. Hilda’s (crossing Station Road). Pupils attended a joint Remembrance Service with pupils from St Benedict’s. This was, as ever, a very moving service and pupil’s behaviour was exemplary. |
Thursday 17th October - Harvest Festival CelebrationOur Harvest Service will take place in the school hall on Thursday 17th October at 2:45pm. Parents, grandparents and friends are welcome to attend the service. |
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Tuesday 15th October - Parents' Evening
Parents' Evening takes place before half term. This is an important part of our partnership with you. Please book appointments now. Please know that we have an open-door policy, so please continue to liaise with class teachers prior to Parents' Evening as and when you need to.
Wednesday 3rd October - Zoo Animals on School Field!Children discovered footage of zoo animals running through our school field today! They looked for clues and investigated what might have happened. Over the next few weeks before half term, we will be seeing how this event links to our new class text - 'Manfred the Baddie'. Miss Dunning |
Tuesday 10th September - Cultural Diversity DayThe children enjoyed a fantastic day with Yazi on Tuesday. We started the day with an assembly where Yazi introduced herself in Urdu. She explained about her Muslim faith and her family's roots in Kashmir. The children then enjoyed workshops with Yazi where they cooked chapattis, learnt to write Arabic letters, painted special patterns and dressed up and danced to Bollywood music. They also tried some delicious sweet and savoury snacks which were very much enjoyed. Thank you Yazi for giving us a fantastic and interesting day! |
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