Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome back for the final half term of the school year! I hope you had a fantastic break and enjoyed the amazing weather. It was great to see so many of you at our May Day celebrations on the Friday before half term.  I hope you enjoyed the afternoon and I am sure you will agree that it was great to see the children do so well with their dances and come together as a whole school community. 

We have lots going on over this half term, so please keep an eye on our newsletters and do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

This Week at St Margaret’s

• Class Photos and Year 6 Leavers Photos were taken on Tuesday.  Once we have received the proof cards from Astracolour, these will come home via your child.  You will then be able to order online.  Please make a note of the deadline date!
• Well done to our Year 4 children who completed their Year 4 Multiplication Check this week.
• It was lovely to see our children and residents from Ayton House enjoying reading with each other in our school library.
• We welcomed TV presenter and author Joanna Adeyinka-Burford into school yesterday. Joanna led a whole school assembly sharing messages from her book 'What's up!'.  This is a book written to support children facing challenges and experiences as they grow up, helping them learn about themselves and God. 
• On Friday, we welcome Guild Care Community Links into school for a performance of the Gruffalo.
• On Friday at 9am St Margaret's School Church Prayer Group are meeting in the Vestry Hall.  All parents and carers are welcome to attend.

Next Week at St Margaret's

• Year 4 are off to Dalesdown! We wish the year group a fantastic time and look forward to hearing all about it upon their return! Washing machines at the ready parents!  Please make sure you read the reminder email sent this morning.
• Good luck to our Year 1 children who have their Year 1 Phonics Check next week.
• We welcome our new Reception intake parents and carers into school on Wednesday at 7pm for their new starters information evening.
• Year 6 are off to Highdown on Thursday 11th June.

Important Notices & Attachments

• We are excited to announce that we are working in partnership with Graham Butt Estate Agents, who are supporting us in developing our outdoors EYFS area. Please see the attached flyer for the opportunity for our families to access discounted estate agency fees and how this will also help raise funds for the school to develop our outdoor provision.

• Join us on Friday 19^th June at 9.30am for our parenting workshop on 'Supporting my child with their worries and managing our worries as parents'. This workshop is designed to support parents in recognising and applying techniques to help their child manage worries, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies.  It will also provide guidance for parents who may be experiencing their own challenges with anxiety. 
  Please contact the school office to book your place.  We look forward to seeing you

• See the attached flyer regarding Karate lessons which are held in our school hall on Wednesdays from 5-6pm.  There are spaces available and if your child fancies attending, please contact Aimee on 07401 574105.
   
• We attach a flyer from St Margaret's Church giving details about a Fun Day on Saturday 20th June.
   
• With the warm and sunny weather now upon us, keeping safe by the water is so important. Please see attached information from WSCC about water safety.

• We are currently reviewing our Relationships and Sex Education provision (RSE) before the new statutory curriculum for RSE comes into effect in September 2026. We would love to hear your views. Below is a link to a short, multiple-choice questionnaire for carers with children in years 2 - 6. Please complete it by the end of today (Thursday 4th June). If your child is in Early Years or Year 1,  and you have views you wish to express, please email the school office. Thank you for your support, Paula Bray  Parental RSE Questionnaire

Attachments: Dates for your Diary Summer Term, "King's Kingdom" St Margaret's Church Summer Club, Karate flyer, St Margaret's Church Fun Day flyer, Graham Butt Estate Agents offer, Water Safety Advice, School Led Clubs letter, External Provided Clubs

Best wishes,
Mr. Lumley
Headteacher