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Headteacher: Mrs Helen Calpin
Chair of Governors: Mr Chris Emsen
Email: snaith.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/
Snaith Primary School
Newsletter Friday 17th October 2025
This Weeks Attendance 97%
Wednesday 22nd October we break up for the half term holiday.
School re-opens to children on Monday 3rd November.
Non Uniform Day
Wednesday 22nd November, we are holding a non-uniform day but instead of a cash donation, please donate an item for the PTA Christmas raffle/tombola. This could be anything, for example, toiletries, new games, sweets, chocolate, biscuits, bubble bath etc ….
On the day, please hand to your child’s class teacher. Thank you for your support.
School Photographs
Children brought home the proof of their school photograph on Wednesday. If you do wish to buy, follow the instructions on the card, either by scanning the barcode or going to www.braiswick.co.uk/orders.
These make great Christmas presents for relatives! There is no obligation to buy.
For free delivery back to school please order by 4th November. Orders placed after this time do incur a £4 admin charge
Parent Governor Elections
Children should have brought home a parent governor election form yesterday. Each parent has the opportunity to vote for two of the candidates. We would like to thank those parents who have put themselves forward to support our school in this way. The closing date for votes is Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
Scarecrow competition
Please see the poster below. Deadline for entries Wednesday 5th November. Prizes for each year group.
School Lunch Menu
Our new lunch menu will start from Monday 3rd November. This will be emailed to you next week and posted on HERO.
HERO – classroom to home communication
If you are still experiencing problems with HERO, please contact Mr Pickering, or see him at his classroom door at school drop off or pick up times (2nd door of the new extension). This is the main communication line between you and your child’s class teacher and you could be missing important information relating to their homework, classroom activities etc..
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – Poppy Appeal
Every year we support the Royal British Legion by selling poppies along with the Royal British Legion school merchandise, this includes slap bands (limited supply), wrist bands (suggested minimum £1 donation) and zip poppies, rulers, rubbers and pencil sharpeners. (suggested minimum 50p) These will be on sale at break times after half term, from Monday 3rd November. Last year we raised a staggering £694.10
National Child Measurement Programme
Every year in England, school children in Reception and Year 6 have their height and weight checked at school as part of the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP). This is scheduled to take place on Friday 6th March 2026.
If you are happy for your child to be measured, you do not need to do anything.
If you do not want your child’s height and weight to be checked, or your child has a medical condition that affects their height or weight or their ability to stand independently for recording of height and weight, please let us know by emailing the team: Hnf-tr.ncmp@nhs.net by Friday 7th November 2025
PTA
Bunday Monday – Reception
If you are not familiar with this, we ask on selected dates for parents from year groups to donate buns/cakes for the PTA to sell in the playground after school for a small donation.
These can be homemade or shop bought. Some of our children have food allergies, if you are making buns which are dairy/gluten for example, please could these be labelled clearly and can we request NO NUTS or PEAS! If you are putting your baked goods in a container you want back, please label it with your child’s name and class. On your selected day, please hand to the class teacher who will keep them safe until the end of the school day. A calendar date will be put on the school app to remind you when it is your child’s year group’s day.
Mon 20th Oct – Reception
Community
CHILDREN'S CAFE CHURCH
19th Oct, 16th Nov at Snaith Priory at 3pm, and 20th Dec at 3pm a Nativity Journey.
For more details or to book a place contact Eleanor eleanorbox@yahoo.co.uk
An opportunity to hear a Bible story and do some craft activities in a relaxed environment. All welcome!
IT'S BACK AGAIN - YPD SNAITH OCTOBER TECHNICAL FOOTBALL CAMPS. SPREAD THE WORD!
We're thrilled to be returning this upcoming October half-term break with our Snaith YPD Technical Football Camp! Open to all skill levels, ages 6–14 — it’s time to improve your football, make new friends, and have FUN! Use the link to sign up below
Booking Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1Hrid15HJ6
Time: 10:00 - 15:00 (Early 9 30 drop off available)
Venue: SNAITH SCHOOL GOOLE DN14 9LB
Dates: Monday 27th + Tuesday 28th October
Holiday Activities
Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) National Office have free resource for schools that encourages children to get active outdoors and discover the natural world around them.
Their Children’s Activity Pack is full of fun, nature-based activities suitable for Key Stage 1 and 2, designed to inspire outdoor exploration along the Trail or in your local green spaces.
Download the free pack by visiting our children’s page, at: Welcome to our Children’s Page | Trans Pennine Trail
It’s a great way to support learning in geography, science, and PE while promoting health, wellbeing, and environmental awareness.
Dates for your Diary
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Autumn Term |
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22 October |
Break up for the half-term holiday |
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23 & 24 October |
Training Days – school closed to children |
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3 November |
School re-opens to children |
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14 November |
Children in Need Day – non uniform day Spotacular |
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20 November |
School Fayre (school hall, 3.30pm after school) All welcome |
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1 December |
Whole School Panto Cast Theatre Doncaster (not nursery) |
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11 & 12 December |
KS1 Christmas Performances (times to be confirmed) |
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15 December |
Nursery Christmas Party PM (all nursery children welcome) |
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16 December |
Nursery Christmas Songs/Stay and Learn Christmas Activities 1.30-3pm (all parents welcome) |
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17 & 18 December |
KS2 Christmas Performances (times to be confirmed) |
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19 December |
Jonathan Newman Awards Assembly |
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19 December |
Christmas Lunch – non uniform Christmas Jumper/Sparkle |
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19 December |
Break up for the Christmas holiday |
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Spring Term |
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5 January |
Training Day – school closed to children |
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6 January |
School re-opens to children |
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22 January |
Growing Up Talks Years 5 and 6 |
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13 February |
Break up for the half-term holiday |
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23 February |
School re-opens to children |
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3 March |
School Photographs Free Pose/Class Photograph |
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3 March (TBC) |
Parents Evening – in person |
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5 March (TBC) |
Parents Evening – video call |
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6 March |
National Child Measurement Programme – Reception and Year 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 |
Sports Day – date to be confirmed shortly |
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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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17 July |
Leavers Assembly |
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17 July |
Break up for the summer holidays |
Useful Links
School Uniform
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=School+Uniform&pid=81
School Meals
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3144&type=pdf
Staying Safe Online Newsletter
Please click on the link below to read this months newsletter
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/page/?title=Staying+Safe+Online&pid=137&action=saved
School Holidays
Term Dates 2025-2026
https://www.snaithprimary.org.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=3038&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/
