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Snaith Primary School Nrewsletter

Friday 13th November 2026

Attendance This Week 98%

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring excellent attendance. Every day in school counts!

This Week's News and Bulletins

Children in Need Day

Wow, what an amazing day we have had raising funds for Children in Need!

This annual event is always one of the highlights of our school year. All children enjoyed visiting the toy bring-and-buy sale, while our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils organised games and stalls for everyone to enjoy.

It is truly heart-warming to see our children come together, with older pupils supporting and looking after the younger children. Moments like this remind us what a fantastic school family we are.

A huge thank you to all families for your generous donations and support. We look forward to sharing the final fundraising total with you next week.

National Child Measurement Programme

Monday 16th November

Children in Reception and Year 6 will have their height and weight measured as part of the National Child Measurement Programme.

If you have not opted out, your child will take part on Monday. Measurements are carried out privately, with only one child assessed at a time. Results are not shared with pupils or school staff and are used to help national and local health services plan support for children and families.

Pantomime in School

Tuesday 17th November

We are delighted that children will be enjoying a performance of Cinderella in school.

Thanks to the incredible support received through PTA bun sales, raffles and fundraising events, the PTA has generously funded this experience for all pupils. Thank you for your continued support.

Flu Vaccination Catch-Up Session

Wednesday 18th November

The School Nursing Team will return to school to provide catch-up flu vaccinations (nasal spray) for children who previously had consent but were unable to receive their vaccination during the October visit.

If you would now like your child to receive the vaccination, or if you wish to withdraw previous consent, please contact Vaccination UK on 01482 453690.

Birthday Celebrations

If you would like to send a treat into school for your child's birthday, please ensure:

Treats are individually pre-bagged.
Packaging includes dietary information.
Products are suitable for children with allergies and dietary requirements.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept whole cakes as we do not have the facilities or time to cut, serve or package them safely.

Important Reminder: No Nuts in School

Due to severe allergies within our school community, we are a NO NUT SCHOOL.

Please ensure packed lunches and snacks do not contain nuts or any nut-based ingredients.

Thank you for helping us keep all children safe.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Arrangements

To help reduce congestion around the school, we kindly ask families to keep to the left-hand side of pathways whenever possible, allowing others to pass safely.

Your cooperation helps make drop-off and collection times safer and more pleasant for everyone.

Parking Safely

We are proud of our positive relationships with local residents and ask for your continued support in parking responsibly.

Please remember:

Do not block driveways or access points.
Avoid parking on pavements or close to junctions.
The layby outside school is for drop-off only.
Please switch off vehicle engines while waiting to help reduce emissions around children and families.

Traffic incidents can be reported directly to Humberside Police using their online reporting service:

https://www.humberside.police.uk/ro/report/

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Christmas Arrangements

PTA Christmas Craft Fayre

Thursday 19th November | 3:30pm | School Hall

Everyone is welcome to our festive Craft Fayre.

Come along for a lovely evening and support our PTA. Alongside a variety of craft stalls, there will also be:

Christmas costumes
Pre-loved school uniform
Festive gifts and crafts

We hope to see you there.

Christmas Raffle Tickets

Raffle ticket books will be sent home next week.

If your child does not receive one and you would like to take part, please contact the school office.

Draw Date: Friday 18th December

Christmas Performance Costumes

Costume letters have already been sent to Year 1 and Year 2 families, with information for other year groups being distributed early next week.

At the Craft Fayre, the PTA will have Christmas costumes available for swap or a small donation.

If you cannot attend and need assistance sourcing a costume, please email:

snaithpta@hotmail.com

School also has a small supply of spare costumes available if required.

PTA Christmas Disco

Thursday 3rd December

Reception & Key Stage 1

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Key Stage 2

5:45pm - 7:00pm

Further details will follow shortly.

Christmas Performances

Nursery

Tuesday 8th December

2:00pm - Christmas Songs (No tickets required)

Monday 14th December

9:15am and 1:15pm - Christmas Stay and Play

(Further information to follow)

Reception and Key Stage 1

Thursday 10th December - 2:00pm

Friday 11th December - 9:30am and 2:00pm

Key Stage 2

Wednesday 16th December - 2:00pm

Thursday 17th December - 9:30am and 2:00pm

All performances are free but ticketed due to hall capacity and fire regulations.

Online ticket booking will open 14 days before each performance. Further booking information will be shared during the week commencing 23rd November.

Christmas Dinner Day

Tuesday 15th December

Christmas Dinner
Non-Uniform Day
Christmas Jumper and Sparkle Day

End of Term

Friday 18th December

Non-Uniform Day
Jonathan Newman Assembly
School closes for the Christmas holidays

If your child received a Jonathan Newman Award at the end of the Summer Term, please ensure it is returned to school before the assembly.

PTA News

Christmas Fayre Reminder

The PTA Christmas Fayre takes place on:

Thursday 19th November from 3:30pm

There will be a range of stalls, crafts and festive shopping opportunities. We look forward to welcoming families and friends for a festive afternoon.

Community News

Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop

Monday 30th November

6:30pm

The Priory

Join Jo from The Flower Shack for an enjoyable evening creating your own Christmas door wreath while enjoying winter cocktails and festive nibbles.

Prices:

Natural wreath: £35
Wreath with lights and baubles: £42.50

To book, contact:

Jo at The Flower Shack
Carol Walker on 07919 164505

Dates for your Diary

Autumn Term
14 Sept – 7 Dec	Monday Swimming Year 4
16th November	National Child Measurement Programme Reception and Year 6
17^th November	Pantomime PM in school
19^th November	Christmas Craft Fayre School Hall opens at 3.30 closes at 6pm
8^th December	Nursery Christmas Production
10^th & 11^th December	Reception/Key Stage 1 Christmas Productions
14^th December	Nursery Xmas Stay & Play
16^th & 17^th December	Key Stage 2 Christmas Productions
15^th December	Christmas Dinner
18^th December	Jonathan Newman Assembly (non uniform)
18^th December	Break Up for Christmas Holidays
Spring Term
5^th January	School reopens to children
1^st February	Bag2 School Collection
5^th February	Break up for February half term
15^th February	School reopens to children
TBC	Parent Evenings (TBC)
25^th February	Young Voices Choir
2 March	School Class Photographs
18 March	Bag2School Collection
19^th March	Jonathan Newman Assembly (non uniform)
19^th March	Break up for Easter holidays
Summer Term
5^th April	School reopens to children
30^th April	Inset Day School closed to children
10-13^th May	Year 6 SATs
18^thMay	Growing Up Talk Year 5/6
28 May	Break up for May half term
7 June	School reopens to children
TBC	Sports Day to be confirmed
23-25 June	The Snaith School Y6 Transition Days
28-30 June	Year 6 Residential
9 July	Bag2School collection
23^rd July	Break up for the Summer holidays
Summer Term 2027
7^th September	School reopens to children

USEFUL LINKS

TERM DATES

Term Dates 2026-2027

https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3165&type=pdf

Term Dates 2027-28

https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3248&type=pdf

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 – please see the menu

https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3250&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=3242&type=pdf

School Holidays

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/

Thank You

Thank you for your continued support of Snaith Primary School. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend and look forward to seeing everyone next week.