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Snaith Primary School
Newsletter Friday 3rd July 2026
This Week’s Attendance 96.6%
PGL
We’ve had a fantastic 3 days with the children at PGL and are incredibly proud of them. We have had many compliments about their behaviour manners and team work been lovely to see how they’ve worked together and supported each other as a group. Massive thanks our staff who have made this happen. Wish everybody a relaxing weekend. I’m sure they’ll be shattered.
Football
We are aware the high school are letting children in later on Monday morning. While we appreciate many parents may have been watching the football, our assumption is that it is likely to be too late for our children to be watching and therefore we will open as usual on Monday Morning.
Money owing
Can we please remind you to ensure your balances for wraparound care, school meals and nursery are paid up by the end of the school year.
Class Transition
Children should be bringing home the information about their new classes on Monday following an opportunity of meeting their new teachers and class friends Monday morning.
Cricket competition
We are incredibly proud of our Year 4 boys who represented the school at the Yorkshire Cricket Finals. Throughout the competition, the team played some excellent cricket, showing great skill, determination, and teamwork. The boys played their hearts out in every match, never gave up, and continually encouraged and cheered one another on. Their positive attitude and resilience were a credit to themselves and the school.
After a fantastic day of cricket against some of the best teams in the county, the boys achieved an outstanding 4th place finish in Yorkshire.
A huge congratulations to all the players for their hard work, sportsmanship, and effort. We are extremely proud of their achievement.
School meal – change of menu
Thursday 9th July – Pizza instead of quesadillas
Charging Policy 26
Please note the Charging Policy has been updated for September 2026. You can find this on the school’s website.
Changes are as follows:
Music first term £80, subsequent £60
School meal £2.90
Before school club early bird booking £4.80, within 48 hrs £7.80
After School Club early bird booking £11, within 48hrs £13.50
Nursery AM/PM sessions £18, lunchtime session £4.50
School clothing grant
Please be aware that the school clothing grant is no longer available as funding streams transition to a new model. For families who may need financial assistance, support may be available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund, which helps low-income households with essential living costs.
We encourage you to please signpost families to apply if you feel they may be eligible.
HAF – Summer club at Snaith Primary School information
We sent an email this week with the booking information letter attached. Please see the flyer.
Product Recall Information
HAF summer information
This summer, we are delighted to be delivering Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) football camps in Goole, providing children with a safe, active, and enjoyable place to spend their school holidays.
The camps will be held at Victoria Pleasure Ground, Goole (DN14 6TN), from 10:00am to 2:00pm on the following dates:
• Monday 17th – Thursday 20th August
• Monday 24th – Thursday 27th August
• Tuesday 1st September – Friday 4th September
The program is completely free for children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and includes
- A healthy meal each day
- Fun football coaching and games
- Physical activities that promote health and well-being
- A safe, inclusive, and supportive environment led by experienced, DBS-checked coaches trained in safeguarding and first aid
A limited number of paid places are also available for children who are not eligible for HAF funding.
PTA
Ice cream and Lollies
Each Friday the PTA will be selling ice creams & lollies in the playground afterschool.
PTA AGM
The PTA will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 2pm on Friday 10th July at Snaith Primary School. Everyone welcome.
Community
Safety information links
Please see further links you can share with your child below.
Water safety - water safety
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WATER SAFETY CODE |
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The most powerful messages you can share are:
Also, encourage your students to practice floating and to choose safer, supervised locations like lifeguarded beaches, swimming pools or lidos. |
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QUICK ACTIONS FOR YOUR SCHOOL |
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Tutor time or PSHE Or run quick, fun activities like Spot the Dangers. |
Drowning prevention - Learn more about Drowning Prevention Week
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Please see details from East Riding Libraries
It’s the UK’s biggest reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4 to 11, delivered via public libraries. Children can sign up for free at their local library or online. In 2025, over 575,000 children took part. Together, we can make 2026 even bigger and get even more children fired up about reading!
The Read to the Beat theme and interest pathways Sing from the rooftops! We’re so thrilled that the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2026 will be music. Our exciting partnership with Universal Music Group UK will open doors for children to explore the creative power of reading and music. The link between music and storytelling runs deep. Think rhythm, self-expression, and creativity. Children will have the opportunity to hear from inspiring musicians at the top of their game, championing the joy of reading.
The official Read to the Beat Collection includes books about musicians, characters discovering music, sound science, cultural traditions, rhythm, storytelling through sound, breaking down barriers to music, creative expression and following your dreams.
The Summer Reading Challenge:
Significantly improves children’s reading skills and confidence as well as reading enjoyment
Prevents the summer ‘dip’ in reading and aids the successful transition to new year groups and key stages
During last year’s Challenge, children read almost 12 million books
It’s simple and free for every child to take part, and libraries run free activities for families throughout the holidays
Aids the successful transition between year groups and key stages
Contributes to all pupils’ achievement and encourages extra-curricular activity
For children who took part in 2025:
97% of participants increased or maintained reading enjoyment
73% read more over the summer – and 98% are now reading every day or nearly every day
62% of families talk more together about books and reading
How it works:
Children can sign up at their local East Riding library, where they will receive a special sticker booklet
They set a summer reading goal and choose books, eBooks, or audiobooks of their choice – logging their reading will earn rewards such as stickers, bookmarks and special edition collector cards.
Libraries will be running a programme of free themed events and activities!
Children who complete the Challenge are presented with a certificate and a medal.
Children can take part online if they prefer! www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Dates for your Diary
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Autumn Term |
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Summer Term |
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1-3 July |
Year 6 Residential |
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7 July |
Year 6 Leavers Disco |
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8-10 July |
Year 6 Transition days to The Snaith School |
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14 July |
Party in the Park Evening – all families welcome gates open 4.30pm |
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17 July |
Leavers Assembly – Year 6 parents invited to attend |
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17 July |
Break up for the summer holidays |
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8th September |
School reopens to children |
Useful Links
School Uniform
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=School+Uniform&pid=81
Pre-Loved Uniform
As we all know, our children quickly grow out of their uniform. A reminder, our PTA also has very good quality second-hand uniform for sale. Please contact them on snaithpta@hotmail.com
Please can I also remind you to label your child’s uniform, shoes and coats. We have many items around school without names!
School Meals
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3214&type=pdf
Staying Safe Online Newsletter
Please click on the link below to read this months newsletter
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3228&type=pdf
School Holidays
Term Dates 2025-2026
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3038&type=pdf
Term Dates 2026-2027
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3165&type=pdf
An Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances Request Form, must be completed for all absences (not medical). https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=Attendance+%26amp%3B+Punctuality&pid=77
Please can I remind parents that school is not able to authorise any holidays during term time. Therefore, it is important to consult these dates before making any booking. Penalty Notice Fines are issued on a per parent per child basis for term time leave of 5 (10 sessions) or more consecutive days.
As school is in session during these times, if your child does not attend school due to an unauthorised absence, school will not provide work for this period of time as children are expected to attend school to undertake their learning.
Penalty Notice Fines are also considered, if a child has 10 sessions of unauthorised absence in 10 school weeks. If a child is collected mid-session for a term-time holiday, the whole session will be unauthorised.
We are committed to improving achievement through attendance, and any pupil whose attendance falls below 97% becomes a cause for concern. Attendance below 90% is classed by the Government as persistent absence. If a child’s attendance falls below 90% we refer all cases to the Education Welfare Office at East Riding Council, who is likely to contact parents directly to give support and discuss the matter.
(Parent, in relation to a child or young person, includes any person who is not a parent of the child but who has parental responsibility for the child, or who has care of them).
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Calpin
Chair of Governors: Mr Chris Emsen
Email: snaith.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/
