Snaith Primary School Newsletter

Friday 18 September 2026

Attendance this week 98%

Welcome to this week's newsletter. Please take a few moments to read through the important updates, reminders and upcoming events for the weeks ahead.

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

Pre-Loved Uniform

Our PTA has a range of high-quality second-hand uniform available for purchase. If you are interested, please contact the PTA at snaithpta@hotmail.com. Please remember to label all school uniform, coats and shoes, as many unnamed items are being handed in each week.

School Meals

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

Staying Safe Online

This month's online safety newsletter can be accessed here: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3242&type=pdf

This Week's Key Updates

Arbor Parent Reminder

Please ensure your child's Arbor profile is kept up to date, including:

• Home address
• Contact details
• Medical information
• Dietary requirements
• Consent preferences, including photographs

Accurate information helps us keep your child safe and ensures we can contact families when required.

Morning Snacks

Children in Reception and Key Stage 1 receive a free piece of fruit at morning break.

Children in Key Stage 2 may bring a healthy snack from home, but this must be:

✅ A piece of fruit
✅ A nut-free cereal bar

Please carefully check packaging as we have children in school with severe nut allergies.

Bag2School Collection

Thursday 24 September 2026

The PTA has organised a Bag2School collection to help raise funds for school.

• Any bag may be used; it does not have to be a Bag2School bag.
• Please do not bring bags to school before the collection date.
• Leave bags on the grass area by the school gates before 9:00am on Thursday 24 September.
• All donations are weighed and school receives funding based on the total weight collected.

Thank you for supporting this initiative.

National Child Measurement Programme

Children in Reception and Year 6 will take part in the annual National Child Measurement Programme.

If you are happy for your child to participate, no action is required.

If you wish to opt out, or if your child has a medical condition affecting measurement, please email: Hnf-tr.ncmp@nhs.net Opt-out deadline: Monday 5 October 2026

Further details, including measurement dates, will be shared once confirmed.

Wraparound Care

Our wraparound provision remains extremely popular and advance booking is essential.

Please ensure:

• All required sessions are booked via Arbor.
• To check if your child is booked in, go to each child's calendar in Arbor.
• Contact the school office if a session is full, we will try to accommodate or add to a waitlist.
• If children are not booked in, and we do not have space, you will be called to collect them from school.
• Inform the office if your child will not attend an after-school session, including absence due to illness.

Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will not be charged. Cancellations within 48 hours will still incur charges.

School Office Reminders

For privacy and confidentiality, we kindly ask parents to wait outside the foyer while another family is being served. Thank you

You can contact the school by:

📧 snaith.primary@snaithprimary.org.uk
📞 01405 860452

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Important: All absences must be reported directly to the school office before 9:00am.

Attendance Matters

Please remember:

• Holidays during term time cannot be authorised.
• An Exceptional Circumstances Request Form must be completed for all non-medical absences.
• Penalty notices will be issued for unauthorised leave.
• Attendance below 97% becomes a concern.
• Attendance below 90% is classed as persistent absence.

Excellent attendance supports children's learning, progress and wellbeing.

 

Developing the Outdoors

Over the summer, we were delighted to welcome volunteers from Allianz Insurance who generously gave their time to help improve our school environment. They re-oiled the wooden panelling on our new extension and also painted the school fence and cabin.

We would like to express our sincere thanks for their hard work and dedication. Their support has saved the school a significant amount of money. You may also have noticed some exciting developments around the school grounds. Thanks to the funds raised through the Tough Runner event, we have been able to install new outdoor equipment for our pupils to enjoy.

We are continuing to develop our outdoor spaces, further updates on these developments will be shared with families soon.

 

PTA News

Bunday Monday Returns!

Thank you to everyone who supports this popular fundraiser.

Families are invited to donate buns or cakes on their year group's allocated Monday. Homemade or shop-bought items are welcome.

Please note:

• No nuts or peas.
• Clearly label any dietary requirements.
• Label containers if they need to be returned.

Upcoming Dates

• 21 September – Year 5
• 28 September – Year 4
• 5 October – Year 3
• 12 October – Year 2
• 19 October – Year 1
• 2 November – Reception

Donations should be handed to class teachers at the start of the school day.

 

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
TBC	Parent Evenings (TBC)
13th November	Children in Need Day (non uniform) more info to follow.
17th November	Pantomime PM in school
8th December	Nursery Christmas Production
10th & 11th December	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

 

 

Thank You

Thank you for your continued support. Working together helps us provide the very best opportunities for all our children.

Mrs Helen Calpin
Headteacher

Snaith Primary School
Website: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/
Email: snaith.primary@eastriding.gov.uk