Snaith Primary School Newsletter

Friday 2nd October 2026

This Week's Attendance

97.5%

Useful Links

Term Dates 2026-2027

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

School Uniform

https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=School+Uniform&pid=81

A reminder to please label all uniform, shoes and coats clearly with your child's name. We have many unnamed items around school.

School Meals

View the latest menu: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3237&type=pdf

This Week's News & Bulletins

Flu Vaccinations

If you have consented for your child to receive the nasal flu vaccination, the School Nursing Team will be in school on Wednesday 7th October.

School Photographer

Braiswick Photography will be in school on Thursday 8th October taking individual and sibling photographs.

All children should attend school in their full school uniform (not PE kit). If Thursday is your child's PE day, lessons will be adjusted accordingly.

Nursery Children If your child does not normally attend Thursday morning sessions and you would like them to be photographed, please bring them to the school office at 8.50am. Nursery children will be photographed first so that they can return home afterwards.

School Art Competition: Nature's Canvas

The PTA is delighted to launch a school-wide art competition, Nature's Canvas.

• Entry fee: £1
• Entries should be brought into school during the week beginning 2nd November
• Judging will take place on Friday 6th November

Please ensure artwork is clearly labelled with your child's name and class on the reverse. Size specifications can be found on the competition flyer.

Parent Evenings

Information regarding parent evenings and how to book will be sent out shortly.

Appointments will be available as follows:

• Tuesday 20th October – In-person meetings
• Wednesday 21st October – Online meetings via video link

Reception Parents

Reception classes will be holding Stay and Learn Sessions in place of traditional parent consultations at this point in the year.

Termly Support Plans

Parents of children with Termly Support Plans will be contacted directly by their child's teacher to arrange a review meeting.

 

Staying Safe Online Newsletter October

Please click the link below to read this month's online safety newsletter: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3246&type=pdf

Subjects covered this month

AI companions

Cap Cut

Doki Doki Literature Club

Happy Tree Friend

Celebrating 50 Years of Snaith Primary School

We are still looking to hear from anyone who attended our school in 1976.

If you know former pupils who attended during that year, please encourage them to contact us and share their memories as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations.

Leeds United Foundation Girls' Football

Leeds United Foundation is offering free taster sessions at their Girls Only Technical Centre at Selby College, starting during the October half-term.

The programme is open to girls aged 6-16 years and provides the first step into the Leeds United female development pathway.

Sign Up

Free taster session: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KGN5mLPAfu

Further information: https://www.abler.io/shop/leeds_united_foundation/women--girls

For enquiries please contact: womenandgirls@leedsunited.com

Please see the attached flyer for full details.

Sport

Year 5/6 Cluster Football Tournament

On Tuesday, our Year 5 and Year 6 football teams participated in the Cluster Football Event at The Snaith School.

Girls Team

• Drew 0-0 with Pollington
• Won 2-0 against Rawcliffe
• Drew 1-1 with Cowick

The girls remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and finished in second place overall. Their confidence grew with every match and they represented the school brilliantly.

Boys Team

• Won 7-0 against Pollington
• Won 1-0 against Rawcliffe
• Won 10-0 against Cowick

The boys claimed maximum points and finished in first place. As a result, they will now progress to the SSP Finals at Wolfreton School on Tuesday 13th October.

A huge well done to all our players for their excellent effort and sportsmanship.

Thank you to Mrs Willden and her Young Leaders for organising such a fantastic event.

PTA News

Bun Day Mondays

Bun Day Mondays are an opportunity for year groups to donate buns, cakes or treats which the PTA sells after school in exchange for a small donation.

Items can be homemade or shop bought. To support children with allergies:

• Please clearly label dairy-free, gluten-free or other specialist items.
• No nuts or peas please.
• Label any containers you would like returned with your child's name and class.

Donations should be handed to class teachers on the relevant date.

Upcoming Bun Day Mondays

• Monday 5th October – Year 3
• Monday 12th October – Year 2
• Monday 19th October – Year 1
• Monday 2nd November – Reception

A reminder will also be posted on the school app.

 

Pre-Loved Uniform

As we all know, our children quickly grow out of their uniform. Our PTA has a selection of good-quality second-hand uniform available for sale. Please contact them at snaithpta@hotmail.com.

 

Community Information

Cuppa & Chat - Goole

Friday 15th October
11.00am – 1.00pm
The Junction, Goole, DN14 5DL

East Yorkshire Parent Carer Forum and Unique Friends invite parent carers of children and young people with SEND to a relaxed and informal support session.

The event provides an opportunity to:

• Meet other parent carers
• Access advice and support
• Receive information and signposting
• Learn about local services available in the Goole area

Book Your Place https://buytickets.at/eastyorkshireparentcarerforumeypcf/2423748

 

Dates for your Diary

Autumn Term
14 Sept – 7 Dec	Monday Swimming Year 4
7th October	Flu Vaccinations Reception – Year 6
8th October	School Photographs
20th/21st October	Parent Evenings in person and video link
13th November	Children in Need Day (non uniform) more info to follow.
16th November	National Child Measurement Programme Reception and Year 6
17th November	Pantomime PM in school
8th December	Nursery Christmas Production
10th & 11th December	Reception/Key Stage 1 Christmas Productions
14th December	Nursery Xmas Stay & Play
16th & 17th December	Key Stage 2 Christmas Productions
15th December	Christmas Dinner
18th December	Jonathan Newman Assembly (non uniform)
18th December	Break Up for Christmas Holidays
Spring Term
5th January	School reopens to children
29 January	Bag2 School Collection
5th February	Break up for February half term
15th February	School reopens to children
TBC	Parent Evenings (TBC)
25th February	Young Voices Choir
2 March	School Class Photographs
18 March	Bag2School Collection
19th March	Jonathan Newman Assembly (non uniform)
19th March	Break up for Easter holidays
Summer Term
5th April	School reopens to children
30th April	Inset Day School closed to children
10-13th May	Year 6 SATs
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
23rd July	Break up for the Summer holidays
Summer Term 2027
7th September	School reopens to children

Attendance & School Holidays

School Holidays and Term-Time Absence

An Absence from School for Exceptional Circumstances Request Form must be completed for all planned absences that are not related to illness.

Further information and forms can be found here: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=Attendance+%26amp%3B+Punctuality&pid=77

Please remember that school is unable to authorise family holidays during term time. It is therefore important to check term dates carefully before making any travel arrangements.

Penalty Notice Fines are issued on a per parent, per child basis for term-time leave of 5 consecutive school days (10 sessions) or more.

As school is in session during these times, work will not be provided for children who are absent due to unauthorised holidays, as pupils are expected to attend school to undertake their learning.

Penalty Notice Fines may also be considered if a child accrues 10 sessions of unauthorised absence within a 10-school-week period. Please note that if a child is collected during a school session to start a holiday, the entire session will be recorded as unauthorised.

https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=Attendance+%26amp%3B+Punctuality&pid=77

 

Why Attendance Matters

We are committed to improving achievement through excellent attendance.

• Attendance below 97% becomes a cause for concern.
• Attendance below 90% is classified by the Government as Persistent Absence.
• Where attendance falls below 90%, schools are required to refer cases to the Education Welfare Office at East Riding Council, who may contact parents directly to offer support and discuss attendance concerns.

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.

School Information

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Calpin
Chair of Governors: Mr Chris Emsen

Email: snaith.primary@eastriding.gov.uk

Website: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. We look forward to another busy and successful week at Snaith Primary School.