The school will be closed on Monday 10th November for staff training.

 

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning,  we will remember them. Robert L. Binyon

Children in Need On Friday 14th November we are raising money for Children in Need. Children can come into school in their own clothing (preferably something spotty, as this is the theme) along with a small donation of £1.00. We will also be selling Children in Need merchandise such as pens, pins and bracelets. All the money raised will help children across the UK struggling with their mental health and wellbeing and help to form better relationships. We will also be holding a Coffee Morning between 9.00 – 10.00.   We are asking parents to make a donation on entry. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Mrs Shah

Poppy Appeal

Thank you to all the families who have bought items from the Poppy Appeal. These will also be on sale next week. Once we have been informed by The Royal British Legion the amount raised, we will let you know.

Year 5 & 6 Parents Reminder:

We would like to remind parents of children who walk home on their own that they will not be allowed to walk home on their own after any afterschool clubs.

Friends of Penny Oaks

There is a meeting of the Friends of Penny Oaks on Thursday 20th November at 2.30 p.m.  This is to discuss the up and coming Christmas Fair which will be in the afternoon of Friday 19th December. 

Values Champions

Abdullah (Rec); Ismail (Yr.1); Hajra (Yr.2); Bethel (Yr.3); Shreyasi (Yr.4); Hussain (Yr.5) and Harnoor (Yr.6).

Attendance Bear winners this week is Year 4

   Rec: 92.3%;  Year 1: 95.5%;  Year 2: 99.3%;  Year 3: 98.2%;  Year 4: 100%;  Year 5: 93.5% and Year 6: 95%

   Whole school so far this year: 97.3%

Lates

    Nurs: 4;  Rec: 7;  Year 1:  7;  Year 2:  4;  Year 3: 1;  Year 4:  1; Year 5:  3 and Year 6:  7

Dates for the Calendar 2025

Monday 10th November:          Closed for training day

Tuesday 11th November:          Yrs. 3 & 4 trip to Bradford Live

                                                         Yrs. 5 & 6 trip to Undercliffe Cemetery

Wednesday 12th November:    Yrs. 5 & 6 trip to Chester Zoo

Friday 14th November:              Children in Need coffee morning (9.00 – 10.00)

Monday 17th November:          Yrs. 1 & 2 trip to Odeon cinema

Wednesday 26th November:   Nutcracker Ballet, Royal Opera House

Thursday 27th November:        Yr. 1 trip to Skipton Castle

W/B 1st December:                    Parent Consultation Meetings

Wednesday 10th December:    Parents Evening

Friday 19th December:               Closed for Christmas

Monday 5th January 2026:        School re-opens

Friday 13th February:                  School closes for February half-term

Monday 23rd February:              School re-opens

Friday 27th March:                       Closed for Easter

Monday 13th April:                      School re-opens

Monday 4th May:                         Closed for Bank Holiday

Friday 22nd May:                         Closed for Spring Bank half-term

Monday 1st June:                        School re-opens

Wednesday 22nd July:               School closes for the Summer

PE Days

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Year 5	Year 2 Year 3 Year 5 – swimming	Year 4 Year 6	Year 1 Year 2	Year 1 Year 3 Year 4 Year 6

Reception children need to keep their PE kit in school.

Reminder: Year 5 will begin their swimming lessons tomorrow. They will need to bring their swimming costume and towel into school every Tuesday. If your child forgets their swimming kit phone calls will be made.

Milk Money

Our supplier is Cool Milk.  If you wish to register your child for milk, please go to their website: www.coolmilk.com.

Valuable Items

If your child brings their phone, house keys, bus pass, and wears a smart watch, they need to hand them into the office where the items will be locked away.

Your child will then need to collect them at the end of the day.

Reporting your child absent

This year we will once again be having a big push on attendance and punctuality. The children are expected in school every day. Children are not allowed to take leave from school. If you do take your child out of school, then you may be prosecuted and fined £80 per child per parent. In some cases, you could be fined £2,500 per child per parent and receive a criminal record.

Mrs. Spafford and Mrs. Khambhaita will be monitoring all children and if they have any concerns regarding a child’s attendance or punctuality, the parents will be invited to a meeting.

If your child is going to be absent from school, please do not ring the school number but ring or send a text to 07938742883.

If we have not received a reason for your child’s absence, we will be contacting you from this number.  If we do not receive any reason, then a home visit will be made.