On Thursday 14th September 2023, Year 4 visited Malham in The Yorkshire Dales as part of their geography topic on rivers. The source of the river, Malham Tarn, is situated above the village of Malham and the pupils observed many features in the upper course of a river as they walked around the area surrounding the village. The day started with a hike up the side of Malham Cove (without too much complaining!) to reach the limestone paving at the top. We looked out across the amazing views to see the valleys in the landscape created by rivers. Along our route we further observed v-shaped valleys and visited the waterfalls Gordale Scar and Janet’s Foss. We were mesmerised by the beauty of Janet’s Foss and the dramatic scenes at Gordale Scar where we even saw someone climbing the rocky scars above the waterfall! Walking back along Gordale Beck, the pupils were able to put their geography knowledge and skills from the classroom into practice as they observed and explained to each other erosion in the streams and spotted human and physical features including drystone walls and stiles. The visit was thoroughly enjoyed by all!
Headteacher’s Update: 8th September 2023
Dear Parents/Carers,
I want to start by thanking you very much indeed for all your hard work in preparing your children for school. We have had a really excellent start – all pupils looking really smart – thankyou, wonderful singing in assembly, lovely manners and kind and ready to work children. It has been an absolute pleasure and we should be really proud of what we are doing together.
Headteacher’s Update: 4th September 2023
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome Back to School: Wednesday 6th September 8.30am
We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday and hope that the summer holiday has been both relaxing and enjoyable. Enjoy the next day of good weather before we start.
Continue readingHeadteacher’s FINAL SUMMER 2023 Update
Dear Parents/Carers,
Just a summer thank you for all your support over the year – all very much appreciated.
Continue readingSummer Reading Challenge
Remember to take part in the summer reading challenge. Visit your local library and be rewarded for each book that you read. When you return to school in September, please bring your medal and certificate to share with your class and new teacher.
Headteacher’s Update: 10th July 2023
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we are fast approaching the end of the academic year, I want to thank you for all the daily support we get for attendance, getting children to school on time and in the support you give for reading and homework. Once again, I want to thank FAB our friends At Beecroft for all their work at the fair, family assemblies and in the positive approach to our school. It has been a very busy and very successful year.
Headteacher’s Update: 29th June 2023
Dear Parents/Carers,
Our Summer Fair was a spectacular event enjoyed by all of us. A BIG thank you to FAB – for its excellent leadership and the hard work of all the parents who contributed. Well Done! Thank you also to all parents who attended and spent money which will be much appreciated by all of us in school.
Continue readingHeadteacher’s Update 8th June
Dear Parents/Carers,
Arts Day: Today has been an exciting art’s day for all pupils in Key Stage 2 with live performances for the whole school by Back Chat Brass, Children in Key Stage 2 then rotated to do drama, garage band, hand chimes and dance and keyboard. The sessions were thoroughly enjoyed by all children who were very enthusiastic about the day. The day was planned by our Arts Council and Mrs Pickard.
Year 6 Bikeability Training
This week all Year 6 pupils are completing Bikeability training. Bikeability is the government’s national cycle training programme. It helps pupils learn practical skills and understand how to cycle on today’s roads. The pupils work through three levels of training, starting in the playground meaning that they can learn in a traffic-free environment before progressing to cycle on the local roads.
Headteacher’s Update: 24th May 2023
Continue readingDear Parents/Carers,
The sun is shining and what a beautiful day!Today started with a wonderful Coronation Assembly by Reception Classes. The quality of speaking, singing and acting was exceptional. We wanted to watch it more than once. All the children have developed so much confidence as the year has progressed. Well done children and staff! It is such a pleasure to see our children do so well.