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Photograph Day 21st September 2016
In order to keep everyone in the 'picture', and not in the 'darkroom', or in a blur, here are the arrangements for the day, a letter with a reply slip will be sent out to parents this evening (19.09.16).
There are 4 choices:
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If you would like a photograph taken of your child/children with siblings who are not already in school please arrive by 8:00am; these photos will be taken between 8:00am and 9:00am in the school hall. Please complete the reply slip – please be snappy and return by Wednesday morning.
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If you would like a photograph taken of siblings where they already attend our school, please complete and return the reply slip, quick as a flash!
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If you'd rather not have a photograph taken at all, please select this option in the reply slip.
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If you would simply just like your child's individual photograph taken, you do not need to do anything, each class will be called in turn and their photographs taken
With over 370 children plus babies and toddlers, it's surely going to develop into a very busy day, which will zoom!
Apologies for the over exposure of photograph puns - will keep things in focus next time...
Message from the Headteacher: Richard Hunt
Firstly, thank you for viewing our website. As a parent I know that choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting task; let me assure you that in choosing our school, your child will be getting the very best start to their learning journey in education. Our school is home to around 350 children and over 40 staff. It is the largest within the cluster of seven schools in the South Craven area. We can be found in a beautiful part of the country, with a rolling hillside providing the backdrop to our well situated school; located en route to Lancashire, whilst a short distance from Skipton and Keighley. We have a large playing field to the rear, a substantial outdoor area for our Early Years children , an outdoor classroom, a gardening area, a traversing wall, a separate playground for each Key Stage and a conservation area known as the ‘Millennium Garden'. We have seen an increase in pupils joining our school over the past number of years; indeed we've already enlisted pupils for our nursery who've only just been born! I look forward to meeting you and your child soon.
What makes us different?
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WE ARE A FAIRTRADE SCHOOL!Our school has set up a Fairtrade School Steering Group and adopted a whole-school Fairtrade Policy. We have the support of the board of Governors and the Policy is signed by the Headteacher. We are committed to selling, promoting and using Fairtrade products as much as possible. Our school promotes and takes action for Fairtrade at least once aterm. |
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WE ARE A UNICEF RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOL!The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at the heart of a school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos. We Respect Rights & Recognise Responsibilities! |
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WE ARE A ‘SING-UP’ SCHOOL!We promote singing right across school, celebrating the experience of singing together as a whole school or within our Key Stages. We have an amazing choir who sing at all whole school events and ‘on tour’ within the community, including: AiredaleHospital, Beanlands nursing home and at the Wharfedale Arts Festival. We achieved the national Sing-Up award in recognition of the significant value we place upon singing across the curriculum. |
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WE ARE AN ECO-FRIENDLY SCHOOL!As a school we consider and act upon all issues relating to saving the planet. As a whole school we recycle a range of items including: paper, ink cartridges and batteries. We have are own eco-team in school, represented by a range of pupils, they meet regularly to discuss whole school initiatives and are the driving force behind ensuring we all think about our responsibilities towards the planet. We achieved the Eco-School Silver Award in November 2011. |
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WE ARE A ‘BASIC SKILLS AWARD’ SCHOOL!We have been recognised by The Basic Skill's Agency as a school which supports and develops children's English and Mathematics skills. This award is reviewed every three years the latest review being June 2015. As a school we plan to ensure that all children are able to make progress in both English and Mathematics, providing support where needed to enhance children’s learning. Our aim is that all children reach their full potential. This is the fourth time that we have been given the award. |
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WE ARE THE HOME OF SUTTON JUNIORS!As a ‘community’ primary school we ensure that we support the local community. Each Sunday we allow our local junior football team, Sutton Juniors, to use of our outdoor facilities. We are proud to be associated with the club and pleased that many of our children are members. The club support the school through fundraising events and through coaching our school football team with a Football Association qualified coach. |
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WE ARE THE HOME TO THE SOUTH CRAVEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE!The South Craven Children’s Centre is situated within our school campus. Together we work to ensure that children and families have the best start to school-life. The centre is able to give care, support and advice to families who have children between 0-5 years old. |
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WE ARE HOME TO SOUTH CRAVEN EVANGELICAL CHURCH!Each Sunday morning the school opens its doors to South Craven Evangelical Church for their morning gathering. As a community school we feel privileged that we are able to support a growing church family with 80+ in attendance each week. . |
WE HOST SPORTSCOOL HOLIDAY COACHING CAMPS!Due to are spacious school hall and fantastically large school field, we are able to host coaching camps, run during school holidays, including those run by Sportscool. As a school we value Physical Education greatly and run regular weekly sporting clubs including: football, table tennis and dance. Most clubs run after school, though we do occasionally run early morning activities such as 'Bounce-ball', a great way to get your blood pumping before school! |
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