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Snaith Primary School
Newsletter Friday 13th March 2026
This Weeks Attendance 97%
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Comic Relief comes to Snaith
As you may have heard the Radio 1 DJ Greg James has given himself the challenge of cycling 1000 kilometres across the UK over 8 days on a tandem bike... and he will be cycling past our school!
He is scheduled to pass our school on Tuesday 17th March about 12:54 and our children will be out to cheer him on. If any parents/family members want to join us to cheer him along you are more than welcome to do so. We respectfully ask that you stand at the Brewers Arms side in order to give space in front of the school hedge for school children. All of our children will have/be wearing a Gregg James mask – complete with their own design of red nose!
Due to the nature of the event these timings may change, however you can keep up to date by clicking the following link https://www.comicrelief.com/rednoseday/challenges/greg/ We hope to see you there if possible!
Comic Relief and Jay Day – Friday 20th March
Every year we combine Comic Relief celebrations with Jay day, as we remember our former pupil. Jay loved life and having a laugh and a joke with his friends. The theme this year is ‘Take yourself funny for money’ and encourages everyone to find the lightheartedness in themselves. Poignantly, just before Jay passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he wrote in his school book of the importance of making the most of life and enjoying life as this was something precious. A message and legacy to us all.
This year for Comic Relief we are inviting children to share their favourite joke. Children can share their joke with the class and the ones that receives the best response on the ‘laughometer’ will get to share in assembly with the whole school.
Children can come to school wearing blue (Jay’s favourite colour) or red for a £1 donation, this can be in cash on the day or by donating via our Comic Relief, Just Giving page. Please click on the link below.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd26-snaith-primary-school
Engineering Competition Launch
This week we launched our exciting new competition: “If you were an engineer, what would you do?” Children are invited to design an invention that solves a problem and explain how it works. We can’t wait to see all of the creative ideas!
Science and engineering visitors
We were delighted to welcome two visitors into school recently to speak to the children about science. Ian a Chief Conservation Officer from Flooglebinder delivered a fascinating assembly about science and our connection to nature, encouraging the children to think more deeply about the natural world around them. We also welcomed Eloise, an engineer from Northern Powergrid, who spoke about her work in science and engineering and the exciting projects she has been involved in. Both assemblies were inspiring for the children, and we are very grateful to Ian, and Eloise for giving their time to share their knowledge and experiences with us.
School Class Group Photographs
For FREE delivery back to school, the deadline for ordering is Wednesday 18th March.
If your child was absent on photograph day but you would still like to order a Class Group photograph, please contact the school office. Our teachers have a larger group photograph available in their classrooms for you to view.
Additionally, a Year 6 Group photograph was also taken. This will be given to the children as part of their leaving gift at the end of the school year. Thank you for your support!
Cyber Crime Police Workshop for parents of children in Year 5 and 6 2.30pm Friday 20th March
On the afternoon of Friday 20th March, we are inviting the parents of all Y5/6 to join us in attending a workshop with the children, delivered by the Cyber Crime Police Team who will share up to date information about staying safe online. This has received some very positive feedback from schools where it has been delivered and we have been lucky enough to secure it here at Snaith.
Family Help Community Practitioner – Drop in session
The Family Help Community Practitioner will be visiting school again on Friday 20th March 9-11am. Lottie Brocklesby is our new Family Help School and Community Practitioner. Last time she operated drop in sessions, this time to ensure privacy and also to ensure you are not waiting around we will operate a booking system for this.
Please contact the school office to book an appointment time (approx. 30-minute slots) if you would like to meet with her.
A Family Help Community Practitioner is a frontline professional who provides early intervention and support to children and families who may have some concerns, questions or queries about their child’s development, with the aim of preventing concerns escalating and focusing on strengths, child's voice, and positive parenting.
As part of her role, Lottie can offer advice and signpost families in the area to services which may be of support. Lottie is again looking forward to meeting our families.
Year 6 Hoodies
Following the email sent last week, parents are now able to order their Year 6 Hoodie directly from The Uniform Shop, Pasture Road, Goole
You can place your order either online or in-person at the shop. To order your hoodie online, please click on the following link: https://www.theschooluniformshop.co.uk/new-leavers-hoodies . Please make sure to select instore collection at checkout; these will then be delivered to school for free.
The deadline for ordering is FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2026
Community
Holiday Club – at Snaith Primary School
We are currently waiting for further information from HAF who intend to be running a holiday club at Snaith Primary School on the 30th and 31st March, this will be available to all. Please look out for emails next week giving details of how to book.
Football Camp
Will be running in our area during the Easter Holidays, see the attached leaflet.
Dates – Monday 30th March – Thursday 2nd April (Four-day camp)
Times – 10:00am – 15:00pm
Venue – The Snaith School
Dates for your Diary
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Autumn Term |
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Spring Term |
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20 March |
Family Help Community Practitioner – parents welcome to drop in 9am-11am |
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20 March |
2.30pm Workshop for children in Y5/6 with their parents – online safety |
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20 March |
Comic Relief Day - £1 donation come dressed in Blue or Red |
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25 March |
Growing Up Talks Years 5 and 6 |
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27 March |
School break up for the Easter Holidays |
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Summer Term |
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13 April |
School re-opens to children |
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4 May |
Bank Holiday, school closed |
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11-14 May |
Year 6 Sats (all year 6 children must be in school) |
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22 May |
Break up for the half-term holiday |
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1 June |
School re-opens to children |
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TBC |
Year 6 Residential Parent information evening |
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19 June |
Sports Day AM - Nursery, Reception & Key Stage 1 PM – Key Stage 2 |
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26th June |
Bags 2 School Collection |
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1-3 July |
Year 6 Residential |
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8-10 July |
Year 6 Transition days to The Snaith School |
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Week beginning 13th July |
Potential Party in the Park Tuesday or Wednesday – to be confirmed. |
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17 July |
Leavers Assembly |
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17 July |
Break up for the summer holidays |
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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 grown out of their uniform. A reminder, our PTA also has very good quality second-hand uniform for sale. Please contact them on snaithpta@hotmail
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/page/?title=School+Dinners&pid=82
Staying Safe Online Newsletter
Please click on the link below to read this months newsletter
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3197&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.
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/
