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It was so lovely to welcome the children back to school on Monday and hear about all the exciting adventures they had enjoyed over the Easter break. It’s hard to believe we are now in the final term of the school year and with so much to fit in, this is going to be an extremely busy and exciting summer term ahead.

On Monday the children were introduced to their theme for this term. The theme across Year 1-3 is ‘Who Do You Think You Are’?. In Year 1 they will focus on three texts, Emmanuel’s Dream, All the Ways to be Smart and The Invisible. In Year 2 the theme is The Travelling School and in Year 3, Ancient Egyptian Adventures. In Reception the children will learn about Lifecycles, focussing on plants and growing.

Year 2 began the week in Paris, as their classrooms had transitioned over the Easter break into French inspired environments. They created a café roll play area where they could purchase croissants and learn how to pay for items using British currency. Mr Draper also popped along to teach them some French phrases and explain about the different landmarks in France. He was very impressed with how quickly they picked up the French phrases, so much so he almost thought he popped across the Channel at one point!

people in care and community settings across York. This is such a wonderful charity for the children to become involved with. They had so much fun singing and playing musical games with member of the Honeysuckle Singers Group. My huge thanks to Mrs Hayden for arranging this community event and to Mrs Hall, Mrs Franey and all of 2H. 2P will be visiting the group next Wednesday and 2J will go on Wednesday 10th May.

We have also enjoyed Year 1 Class Assemblies this week, starting with 1C on Wednesday, 1A, Thursday and 1E, Friday. It was wonderful so see so many parents and family members in school enjoying the performances and I was so impressed with how confident the children were. My thanks to all the Year 1 team and Mrs Hayden for preparing the children so brilliantly.

Undeterred by the drop in temperature, Reception visited RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate on Thursday. They had a wonderful day exploring the gardens, lakes, sculptures and beehives. They also participated in a workshop where they learned all about how plants grow. No trip to Harlow Carr would be complete without visiting the three play parks on site and I gather the children had a wonderful time burning off some excess energy as they explored these! What a wonderful trip, I only wish I could have joined them.

delighted to share photos of staff and parents from 2-8 who took part later in the newsletter. Well done also to Georgia from 2J who represented Yorkshire Tennis over the holidays in the Under 8’s county club division and also to Caleb in 3C who passed his drum exam with a high merit. These really are wonderful achievements to celebrate.

Friday 28th April 2023

DIARY FOR WEEK COMMENCING

1st May 2023

School Council

Year 1 Lexia

Year 1 Ball Skills

Year 2 & 3 European Culture

Year 2 Cricket*

Year 2 Cookery

Year 3IT

Year 3 Football*

Year 1 Football*

Year 2 STEM

Year 2 Tag Rugby

Year 3 Swimming

Year 3 Tennis*

Year 2 & 3 Dance Club*

Next week Year 3 will be heading off on their residential to Newby Wiske Hall in Northallerton on Thursday. This will be the first residential we have been able to run since 2019 and I know how much the children and staff are looking forward to it. Fingers crossed for some slightly warmer weather and a little sunshine so they can make the most of the outdoors as they enjoy Zip Wire, Aeroball, Archery, and Sensory Trail. The children will return to school on Friday afternoon and will be back in time for the end of the school day at 3.20pm.

Year 1 Construction

Year 1 Yoga* (TBC)

Year 1 Cricket*

Year 2 & 3 Choir

On Wednesday 2H visited the Honeysuckle Singers Group in York to take part in a Musical Connections Workshop. Musical Connections run participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated, and vulnerable

The school has helped to fund some new equipment for Parent Toddler Group which is held in the dining room every Thursday from 08.30–10.00am. Mrs Smith and Mrs Rule who lead the group are delighted with the new equipment and I believe that this was particularly well received by all the children who popped along on Thursday morning.

Congratulations to all staff and parents/carers across St Peter’s 2-18 who ran the London Marathon last Sunday. I believe this year saw somewhere in the region of 48,000 runners taking part, running the 26 mile route, raising millions of pounds for charity. This is a fantastic achievement, and we are

On Friday 5th May, staff and children of St Peter’s 2-18 will be celebrating the King’s Coronation and are encouraged to dress in red, white and blue to mark the occasion. Children can either do this in home clothes or uniform and use accessories. We will also be holding a special coronation picnic in the afternoon which I’m sure will be wonderful.

Just a reminder that school is open as normal on Monday and also apologies for any confusion from the Tuesday Reminder, regarding school finish times on Friday 5th May. School and clubs will be on as normal with After School Care running until 6pm. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Year 1 Board Games

Year 1 Let’s get Moving

Year 2 Tennis*

Year 2 Art

Year 3 Athletics

Year 3 Environment

Year 1 Wellbeing Outdoors

Year 1 Street Dance*

Year 2 Football*

Year 2 Bat & Ball Skills

Year 3 Board Games

Year 2 & 3 Film

Year 3 Cricket*

Music Award

• Tatiana (RC)

• Zoe (RP)

PE AWARD

• William (1C)

• Sepehr (3C)