29th June 2010

Dear Parent

40th Anniversary
1970 – 2010

40th Birthday celebrations
for at least 17000 pupils
who have attended the schools
over the past 40 years!

Clifton Green Primary School, formerly known as Kingsway Junior School, is having a birthday celebration this week in recognition of there being a school on the site for 40 years. As part of our celebrations the children are studying a particular decade over the 40 years so they have a chance to learn about news at the time and important events that happened. On Thursday, we are having a special assembly so each class can share their learning experiences with the other classes. This will be followed in the afternoon by a birthday party to celebrate the number of pupils that have attended the school over the past 40 years.

Parents are invited to the morning Assembly this Thursday at 9.00am.

During any time of the day on FRIDAY 2 JULY any former pupils or staff

are more than welcome to visit and tour the school

and chat with the children about their school experiences

and the careers they chose when they left school.

See more details on the Latest News Page - click here

The School Summer Fayre raised £1126. Thank you everyone!

Hope you enjoyed the Sports’ Days last week. The children did!

Nursery Sports’ day this coming Thursday. Details at the Nursery.

School Reports- week beginning 5 July

During week beginning 5 July you will be receiving your child’s Annual School Report. You may recall that our Meet the Teacher Week was held in April to enable you and your child’s teacher to discuss the best way to help your child to learn over the remaining part of the summer term. We are not planning to have another meeting with you, unless you particularly request it. Thanks.

Classes for next year

This year, a note will be placed in the report envelope and class lists will be put on display outside classroom doors.

Remember to place your order for September 2010 School Uniform

Thank you for your continued and much appreciated support. We have a great school!

Sheila Audsley

School telephone number 01904 627270
Attendance hotline number to leave a message 01904 627059

9th June 2010

Dear Parent

We have many exciting activities planned for the children over the next few weeks including our annual Summer Fayre, educational visits to places of interest and opportunities for outdoor learning and sports.

School Summer Fayre Friday 18 June 2.00 – 4.00 pm

We hope the sun will be shining all afternoon for this year’s School Summer Fayre. Next week, please could you help by donating items for the Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Raffle and cakes. We also want everyone to support this fun event.

Our SPA meeting is this Thursday 10 June at 9.00am so please come along if you are able to help at the Fayre or let me know, thanks.

Sports’ Days.

Reception (FS3 and FS4) and KS1 will take place 22 June at 10.30am.

(Reserve date 6 July).

KS2 Sports event will take place 23 June at 10.30am. (Reserve date 7 July).

School Reports- week beginning 5 July

Classes for next year

This year, a note will be placed in the report envelope and class lists will be put on display outside classroom doors.

School Uniform for September 2010

Please call in and place your orders to ensure that you will receive your child’s school uniform ready for September.

Class and Team Photos

Samples have arrived for you to order. These are being displayed on classroom doors.

Thank you for your continued and much appreciated support. We have a great school!

Sheila Audsley

School telephone number 01904 627270
Attendance hotline number to leave a message 01904 627059

24 March 2010

Dear Parents

Thank you very much for the continued support over the term. The children have done extremely well and everyone feels very proud of the children’s achievements.

Please continue to help in the following ways

Ensuring your child attends school and arrives punctually every day.
Ensuring your child comes to school correctly dressed in school uniform.
Informing school if your telephone number is changed. If we need to contact you urgently, it is important that we are able to do so. Tel number 627270.
Using the footpaths to school and not the driveway. Parking outside of school if you come by car.
Making sure your child completes homework, and returns it to school on time.

News

Thank you very much for supporting World Book Day. The children really enjoyed dressing up as their favourite characters for World Book Day.

Click Here for Picture and story

The Drama Club had a great time entering the York Annual Drama Festival last Saturday. Their play was a story called The Green Children. Thanks to Nicolette Hobson who put the whole thing together. Thanks to Mrs Tuffen for making the costumes. Thanks to Miss Holdsworth and the staff who helped. Thanks to those parents who attended. Well done Drama Club!

Click Here for Picture and story

Easter Events

Easter Egg Competition on Monday 29 March and Easter Hat

Competition on Tuesday 30 March.

You are very welcome to view

the eggs on show after 3.15 on the Monday, and watch the

Hat Parade which starts at 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.

The Easter Service is taking place at St Luke’s Church on

Wednesday 31 March at 9.15am.

Parents welcome.

Summer Term

KS1 tests start week beginning Tuesday 4 May.

KS2 tests start week beginning Monday 10 May.

It is very important that your child attends school during the test weeks.

Good Wishes for Easter,

Sheila Audsley

The new term starts on Tuesday 20 April

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

Children and Family Services tel: (01904) 551900. Outside office hours,

at weekends and on public holidays contact the emergency duty team tel: (0845) 0349417

OFSTED Outstanding English 2010

2 March 2010

Dear Parents

I wish to inform you that I have decided to retire at the end of this academic year. Although being the Headteacher has demanded much hard work, it has been one of the most fulfilling times in my career.

However, I know that the success of the school has not been achieved through my efforts alone but through a very effective, collaborative relationship with you, the governors, and a very committed staff.

Our vision that children matter and children come first has established a culture where everything is made possible to help the children achieve to their full potential. As a result, Clifton Green is a well respected school and, indeed, is recognised as one of the most effective schools in York and in the country.

You may ask why leave at this successful time? I leave with an assurance that there are very good systems in place to sustain high standards for the children and, with the right appointment, the school will continue to thrive, develop and respond personally to the needs of the children and the community it serves.

I feel humbled and so very honoured to have given the children in Clifton the chance to develop their aspirations and their love of learning which, it is hoped, will increase their life chances in the future.

The Chair, Mrs Comer, and the Governing Body are presently making arrangements to advertise the post and to hold interviews towards the end of April. You will be informed when the appointment has been made.

Food to Share evening

was a great success last Thursday. Thank you to all those who came along to share their food.

THANK YOU

£178.90 was raised for UNICEF on our non uniform day 5 February.

Dates of other events

World Book Day
Thursday 4 March – A chance for the children to dress up as a character from their favourite book!

Maths in the Community
Week beginning 8 March. Children are visiting local businesses during the week to learn about the type of Maths being used in the work place.

Annual Drama Festival
Saturday 20 March at York University. The school’s Drama Club, Mrs. Hobson and Miss Holdsworth are busily rehearsing a drama sketch to make sure they give a splendid performance on the day!

Easter Egg Competition
Monday 29 March

Easter Hat Competition
Tuesday 30 March

Easter Service
Wednesday 31 March at St Luke’s Church – 9.30 – all welcome

Last day of the term
Thursday 1 April

New term
starts on Tuesday 20 April.
(19 April is a training day for the staff)

Good wishes,

Sheila Audsley

OFSTED English Outstanding 2010

Experienced piano teacher has one vacancy in the Clifton area on a Tuesday afternoon, for further details please contact Mrs Nicholson on 07714104567

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

Parents’ Forum met Friday 12 February 2010

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say.

At the last meeting the following items were discussed:-

Qu – 1, What are the rules governing when a child is allowed out of school on their own without handing them to a parent? What is the official school policy?

Response: - There isn't any law about what age a child can walk to and from school on their own. The school recommends children up to the age of 7 to be collected by a member of the family or by a relative, carer or friend of the family. If there are any safeguarding concerns about a child then Children's Services should be contacted. 01904 551900.

Qu 2 – Concern about child welfare in the home?

Issues raised: What should friends and neighbours do if they suspect or know of abuse? Parents asked to raise awareness of contact numbers, posters to be displayed around school and in local medical surgeries.

Response: - Safeguarding of children is the responsibility of everyone in the community. School follows very clear rules regarding the safeguarding of its pupils. This includes CRB checks of staff, volunteers and regular visitors. In January, the teaching and support staff underwent child protection training. If any parent suspects there is abuse in a home then please report concerns to school or Children and Family Services tel: (01904) 551900. Outside office hours, at weekends and on public holidays contact the emergency duty team tel: (0845) 0349417. Alternatively, write/call in: Referral and Assessment Team, Ashbank, 1 Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE (Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 5.00pm).

Qu 3 – In the light of the school’s excellent OFSTED report how can we highlight the need to read at home. What happened to our Reading Club? How can we make everyone aware that reading is important for the child’s future?

Response – The school regularly promotes the importance of reading. We have a superb library to endorse reading matters. However, we know that some children do not read as often at home as we would like. We will talk to the parent about our concern and usually we plan how we can help the family. At the moment, we have a small group of children who come for early morning reading and they are helped by some older pupils who are the school’s Learning Mentors. We also have numerous volunteers who help with individual reading through the week. We have stickers, visiting authors and run competitions to promote reading. This Thursday, for example, we are celebrating World Book Day and we are paying for an author to visit the school to talk about her books. Our Reading Club is now called Library Club and club members meet every Wednesday. Reading is a strength of the school but I agree with the parents who raised this, we must keep promoting the importance of reading at home. Thanks.

Qu 4 – The role of the Staff Parent Association?

Response: - It is agreed that the SPA is not a legal body but an informal group of willing volunteers who give their time to meet and plan fund raising activities. The school is a member of The National Confederation of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) which is a national charity. The school has elected to be a member of this charity to keep up to date on news and to have chance to access grants.

Qu 5 – I have heard that arts funding in schools has been cut by the Council. Will this effect the activities our children get to do, and how?

Response:– The school promotes the Arts. We have a Gold Arts Award from the Arts Council. We were saddened to hear about the cuts, as were other schools in York, so the Headteachers voiced their concerns. In response, the Council are continuing with the scheme until the end of 2011 but the schools have to pay a fee to keep the service running. Clifton Green has agreed to do this. The Council will decide how they propose to run the service from 1 April 2011.

I received a letter about the need for all pupils being treated equally and fairly. I was disappointed to

receive this letter. The school works hard to ensure equality of opportunity for all pupils. We teach pupils about world wide diversity of society and cultures beyond their local community, and develop their understanding of their place in it. We encourage self respect, positive self-images, and attitude towards issues of gender, race, disability and disadvantage. We teach the children to recognize and avoid stereotyping. We do not run a two tier system, as the letter stated, but respond very personally to the needs of each individual child, recognising that at times some of our children need more pastoral support than others. It is a pity that the parent had to write this concern but I hope this has explained the school’s position sufficiently for the parent to feel satisfied. Please, if there remains a concern, then perhaps the parent can meet me with me to talk about it. Thank you.

28 January 2010

Dear Parent

The School, with the help of the Staff/Parent Association (SPA), is arranging a Games Night for families next week, THURSDAY 4 February from 6.00 – 7.00pm.

The evening should be fun for you and your family. We will be playing Bingo, running a Beetle Drive and testing our brain power with a Quiz. Refreshments will be available.

We need prizes for the games, so if you have anything suitable, could you please send them to the School Office. Perhaps you may have some very nice unwanted Christmas presents, which can be donated for this evening? We do hope you are able to support this social event. Entry fee is 50p per family.

Dates of other events

Non uniform day Friday 5 February.

This is to support “Day for a Change” to raise funds for UNICEF’s work to help children in parts of the world to achieve their right to health and well-being.

In 2010, we are going to help improve children’s health and education in Mozambique (South East Africa) by taking part in Day for Change.

“Every day in Mozambique, about 400 children under the age five die, mainly of preventable causes. One in two children lack safe drinking water and around one in three girls do not get the chance to attend primary school. UNICEF is changing children’s lives in Mozambique, but we need your help to do more.”

A donation of 50p for taking part in the event.

OFSTED OUTSTANDING GRADE FOR ENGLISH

Big Party Wednesday 10 February at 3.15pm

We are really looking forward to welcoming you all as well as other important visitors and governors, to join in our celebration. This is a fantastic achievement and we are very pleased that so many VIPs are wanting to join us in our celebration party.

On this day the school and the Nursery will close at 3.05pm
so that we can be ready to welcome our visitors.

We do hope that as many families as possible are able to come to our party to enable the children to feel very special and rightly proud of their school.

We are keeping our fingers crossed that The Press will come to take photographs of this memorable event.

Car Park
We need to keep the car park as clear as possible on Wednesday afternoon so may I ask parents arriving by car to pick up their children to avoid using the car park. This is to enable the VIPs to be able to park on the site. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Times Table Math’s Challenge – Friday 12 February.

A school competition to improve your child’s ability to work out mathematics in their head.

Details to follow.

Parents’ Forum

Friday 12 February at 2.00pm

Food to share evening

Thursday 25 February.

Details to follow.

World Book Day

Thursday 4 March.

A day of fun with a Fancy Dress Competition, a visiting children’s author and a book fair. Details to follow.

Annual Drama Festival

Saturday 20 March. Details to follow.

Good wishes,

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

7 January 2010

Dear Parent

A Happy New Year to you all!

Thank you very much for your support during the autumn months. We had a really happy and lovely term and the children achieved good progress in their learning.

Please continue to help your child to succeed at school and I am asking please for your continued support this term.

Here are a few reminders of ways to help your child

Please ensure your child attends school every day. As you know we are trying to improve school attendance. I know there is a lot of illness during the winter months but please if your child cannot attend school then let us know.

We have a dedicated attendance line so you can leave a message to inform school if your child is poorly.

TEL 01904 627059.

Please ensure your child arrives punctually at school each day.

Please inform school if your telephone number is changed. If we need to contact you urgently, it is important that we are able to do so.

Please make sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.

Please ensure your child comes to school correctly dressed in school uniform.

Please ensure your child uses the correct entry/exit doors to school.

Free school Meals. If you are in receipt of child tax credit/income support then your child is eligible for free school meals.
Even if this is the case, and you prefer your child has a packed lunch, we still need to know if your child is eligible as this affects school funding. Please inform Mrs. Bean by next Thursday.

Thank you.

Children starting school in September 2010 – 5 year olds.
If you have not yet registered your child at the school, please do so.

We have to inform the Local Authority of our expected pupil numbers

Staff Parent Association meeting

Thursday 28 January at 9.00am.

The SPA helps to organize fun events and fund raising activities for the school. If you are new to the school and interested then please come along.

Parents’ Forum meeting is on Friday 12 February at 2.00pm.
The Forum enables you to have your say about school matters.
All parents are welcome to attend.

Social events coming up …

Games Night on Thursday 4 February for all the family and…

a Multi-cultural evening on 25 February.

Details about these events will be coming your way and displayed on school posters.

Non uniform day Friday 5 February to support UNICEF Day for a Change!

OFSTED SUBJECT SURVEY INSPECTION

The school is having a subject Survey Inspection on Monday 11 January. The inspection is to determine the school’s quality of provision for English.

We are very pleased to welcome the Inspector as it will enable us to celebrate our achievements for the English programmes we currently run and, of course, will enable us to know the areas we need to develop in the future.

The name of the OFSTED Inspector is Mrs Susan Bowles. She will be observing the teaching, looking at samples of work and interviewing some children, staff and Governors.

The school will receive feedback at the end of the day and an official report before the end of the Spring Term.

STOP PRESS – School Clubs start 18 January

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

15 December 2009

Dear Parent

Thank you for coming to view the concerts last week. The children were fantastic and I am sure you all really enjoyed seeing them perform in their super costumes! It was made even more special because of our lighting which, as you may recall, we bought last year using the money we had raised from our school events.
You may be interested to know that we are planning to purchase some new hall speakers to improve our sound system.
Your fantastic support really does enable us to purchase very special items for the school!

Thank you!

You can see pictures of the performances on our Christmas Page

Click Here

Thank you also for all the lovely items you so kindly donated for the Christmas Fayre.
We managed to raise just over £1227 for the school funds.

Again you can see pictures on our Christmas Page

Click Here

The Poppy Appeal also raised £60.17. Thank you very much.

We’ve had a wonderful term.
Every single child has really tried hard with their learning.
Thank you for helping your child to succeed with their reading and homework. As a special treat for the children, a Pantomime group are visiting the school on 7 January to perform Aladdin!

(no charge to you – using our school funds).

This week, we are busy with Christmas parties.

All the food is being provided and paid for through the concert tickets you bought last week.

Again, thank you for your very kind generosity to ensure the children have a really good Christmas at the school.

To finish the Christmas season we are having a School Carol Service which is taking place at
9.30 am on Thursday 17 December
at Clifton Parish Church.

Everyone is very welcome to this special Service.

On the same day, Christmas dinner is being served to the children.

Now that the end of term is approaching and we all are ready to welcome Christmas into our homes, may I take the opportunity to express my grateful appreciation for the excellent support you have all given.

May I, on behalf of everyone here at the school, wish you and

your family a very Happy Christmas and all good wishes for the

New Year.

Sheila Audsley

May I remind you that the children return to school on Tuesday 5 January 2010.

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

26th November 2009

Dear Parent

Thank you for generously giving to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal. Thirty eight boxes were donated and these have been loaded onto the lorries ready to be taken to Rumania!

We also raised £189.09 for Children in Need. THANK YOU!

Click Hereto see what we did
for Children in Need

Tuesday 1 December – 6.00pm

You are warmly invited to an evening of Dance and learn how the children use some of their ICT skills.
We are hoping to present our Yoscar entries, of which the children in Mr White’s class last year became outright winners!
You will also have the chance to meet the School Governors.

Please note a full report from the Governors will be circulated next Spring through the school’s colourful Annual Newsletter!

Friday 4 December

2.00 - 4.00pm

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The children really love their Christmas Fayre and are presently busily preparing items to sell to you. As a treat, Father Christmas is making a special journey to the school to meet everyone so that he knows what toys to prepare in his workshop in time for his deliveries on Christmas Eve! There are lots of exciting stalls and games for us all to have a really lovely time!

Fun things include:

Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Christmas Hamper Raffle, Christmas Cake Raffle,

Children’s Stalls, Cake Stall, Children’s Games, Refreshments, Book Fair.

To make the Fayre a
BIG SUCCESS
please can you donate cakes, or tombola/raffle prizes for children and adults. Christmassy items would be really appreciated!

Thanks.

The children have made super calendars which are on sale from the classrooms on Wednesday and Thursday next week. Cost £1.00 each

Christmas Concert dates.

Tuesday 8 December KS1 Concert – 2. 00 pm and KS2 Concert – 6.15 pm.

Wednesday 9 December KS1 Concert – 2.00 pm and KS2 Concert – 6.15 pm.

Tickets are £1 for adults and 50p for children.

Tickets on sale from Wednesday 2 December.

Foundation Stage Concerts

Thursday 10 December

2.30 pm for children who attend in the afternoon and

Friday 11 December

10.30 am for children who attend in the morning.

Mrs Illing’s class will be doing both the morning and afternoon concerts.

Free entry.

Christmas parties start from 11 to 16 December and you will be receiving details about these from the teachers nearer the time.

Finally, you are very welcome to come to the Christmas Carol Singing Service which is at 9.30am on Thursday 17 December at Clifton Parish Church.

Christmas dinner is also being served on this day!

A lot of festive fun and excitement for everyone over the next few weeks and, with your support, let’s aim to make it a very special Christmas for all the children at the school.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

4th November 2009

Dear Parent

Please take time to read this Newsletter so that you know what the school is planning to do over the next few weeks.

Wednesday 11 November at 10.30am
we are holding a Remembrance Service to honour
and remember all those who lost their lives in the
First and Second World Wars.

A two minute silence will take place at 11.00am.

Parents are very welcome to join us at the Service

Annual Dance Festival at York University
Sat 21 November.
Dancers have already been given details about the event from Miss Ravalia.

Operation Christmas Child
requests families to help less fortunate children by gift filling shoe boxes which are then be distributed around the world.
Perhaps your family may like to help this year?
Please see details on the at
tached leaflet. Please bring your gift-filled shoe box to school by MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER. Shoe boxes will be collected by the Shoe Box Appeal workers on
WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER. Thanks

.

A chance for you to meet the School Governors on Tuesday 1 December at 6.00 pm at a special evening of performance by the pupils. (details nearer the time).

The Staff Parent Association are presently organising a Christmas Fayre which is on Friday 4 December at 2.00pm – 4.00pm. We will need some donated items please for the Tombola and raffle but I’ll send you the details nearer the time. May I ask if any parent would like to to help for 15 minutes at the Fayre, then please let me know. We are very short of helpers this year.

Christmas Dates more details nearer the time
but some parents need the dates early to
reorganise their work shifts or to arrange for baby sitters.

Plays – 8 and 9 December for KS1 children in the afternoon at 2.00 pm and

KS2 children in the evening at 6.15 pm . Foundation Concert (Reception and afternoon nursery children) during the afternoon on 10 December. Foundation Concert (Reception and morning nursery children) during the morning on 11 December. Christmas Parties are from 11 – 16 December. Christmas Carol Serice is on 17 December. Details nearer the time.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

Parents’ Forum met Friday– 23 October 2009.

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say.

At the last meeting the following items were discussed:-

Qu 1 - Some items of clothing belonging to the older pupils have gone missing.

Response: - Please could parents check the labels in their children’s clothing and return any that do not belong to the family. Thanks.

Qu 2 – Do school meals represent good value and are the menus followed?

Response: - School meals represent very good value for money. They are all carefully planned by nutritionists to ensure the children receive a balanced meal. The menus are followed but an additional choice is usually provided for those children who do not like what is offer that day.

Qu 3 – Homework – not enough time is given to complete homework.

Response – The issue was raised about one particular class. The teachers have discussed the arrangements and the children will be given enough time to complete their homework.

Qu 4 – The website – some class pages have lots on, others very little.

This is in hand.

Qu 5 – Language – please could there be reminders about inappropriate language being used?

Response – I am disappointed that some children continue to do this because we are always reminding them about using appropriate language. We will talk to the children again and monitor. Please, if any parent hears children swearing could they let the teachers know straightaway? This even applies when they have left the school site and are on their way home. Please, if the adults too can use the correct language particularly when children can hear adults speaking. Thanks.

Qu 6 – Time given for the children to eat their lunch. Some don’t seem to be getting enough time to finish.

We never rush the children to eat their food. For those children who have a late dinner, we may suggest they chat less and eat more. They should know that we never expect them to hurry their food but I will mention this in a school assembly.

Qu 8 – Could events such as Harvest start nearer to the beginning of the school day. The gap is very awkward.

Response – Yes, we can start our special assemblies at 9.15. Please note, though, the Carol Service will start at 9.30 because of the time it takes to get the whole school to the Church on that day.

Qu 9 – Please could the KS1 Good Work Assembly be put in the Newsletter as some parents don’t know about it?

Response – Yes

Qu 10 – Could SPA meetings not be booked during Good Work Assembly?

Response – The next SPA meeting is already arranged for this Friday at 9.00am. Future meetings will be booked at other times.

Qu 11 – At the Christmas Parties, if there are drinks, please could water be one of the options?

Response - Yes

Message for those families who drive onto the school site. The Manager of the Children’s Centre has requested that the children do not run across the Centre’s staff car park.

Response – I am very concerned that parents are using the car park to drop off or collect their child/children. I have seen very young children run between the cars. Given the wintry weather and dark mornings and nights, this is even more dangerous. We do not want a serious accident or fatalities so, again please, avoid using the car park and keep to the children’s pathways which are safe. Please if we could all be vigilant for the safety of the children. Thanks.

Please no-one should use the driveway, which is only for vehicles entering/ leaving the site. Thanks.

Children’s Pathways are: From Crombie Avenue or Kingsway North – side gate near the Children’s Centre. From Kingsway North or Water Lane to the play ground – side gate on public footpath which runs by the Health Centre. From Lumley Road – gate onto playground or pathway around the building.

21 October 2009

Dear Parent

Thank you very much for all the lovely produce you sent for the Harvest Festival last week. Your generosity was overwhelming! We had a lovely Harvest Festival in which every child was invited to take part. During the afternoon, 60 pensioners enjoyed their afternoon tea of scones, cream and jam and took home very substantial food parcels.

Thank you very much for your kindness to our senior citizens in our local community.

Click on the banner below to see the pictures

OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL - Click Here

Walk to School Week - Monday 12 October to Thursday 15 October......................................Walk to School Week - Monday 12 October to Thursday 15 October..........................................

The school came third in the Walk to School Week Competition, which was organised by CYC and sponsored by Jack Archer, President of Age Concern. The Winner was Copmanthorpe School with 97% walking to school. Our walking totalled 91.5%.
A very big thank you to everyone for supporting this worthwhile event.

Car Parking

Please, may I remind you that the car park is for the Children’s Centre use, drivers with disability badges and taxis dropping off and collecting. The large car park belongs to the Children’s Centre staff and they have difficulty parking because some Clifton Green families are taking up parking spaces. Thank you. A big thanks to those families who do not park on the site.

School Attendance

We are trying to keep our attendance rate to national average which is 95%. We know that if children are absent a lot then it will have a detrimental effect on their learning.

It is really important that your child avoids being absent but, understandably, children can come down with more illnesses than adults. A huge thank you to those families who ensure their child’s attendance to school is good.

Please telephone school if your child is going to be absent that day.

Telephone Attendance Hotline

Answer machine dedicated to receiving messages is 01904 627059.

Did you know 95% attendance means your child has been absent for 8 school days……

90% means your child has missed 3 school weeks…… 87% - 4 school weeks of absence?

It has been brought to my notice the following:-

§ Parents smoking on the school site. The school site is a NON SMOKING AREA. This includes parents sitting in their cars.

§ Older children cycling around the footpaths. There are signs that request cyclists dismount when they enter the site. If you have an older child who picks up their younger brother/sister and uses a cycle please bring this notice to their attention.

Older children and some parents swearing on the school site.
This is unacceptable language in a school environment where the teachers encourage the children to use good modes of speech.

Parents Forum meeting
23 October at 2.00pm.

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say.

The meeting is this coming Friday at 2.00pm in the large meeting room.

Staff Parent Association Meeting (SPA) is arranged for Friday 6

November at 9.00am.

To end on a happy note, the half term has been a very productive one for the children. We are very proud of their achievements and really pleased that they always want to do their very best.

Thank you for meeting your child’s teacher the other week and the important part you play in helping your child to do well at school.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

1st October 2009

Dear Parent

Thank you for visiting the school next week to meet your child’s class teacher.

I hope the meeting will enable you to know how the teachers and support staff are helping your child to learn and succeed better with their work.

I am certain that if school and home can work together well we can be assured the very best for all the children and we will have another happy and successful year.

The school photographer is working in school next Monday 5 October (from 8.45 am).

All children in the school will have their photograph taken individually and, for those with brothers or sisters in school, arrangements have been made for them to be photographed together.

If you wish to have a family group taken and your youngest child is not in school, then please arrange to come between 8.45 - 9.00 am.

In a couple of weeks, you will receive a small proof photograph, which will enable you to make a choice of the photos of your choice.

If you do not wish your child/children to have their photograph taken, please inform the school office.

Harvest Festival Service and Senior Citizens’ Tea

Friday 16 October – 9.30 am for the Harvest Service. All welcome.

1.45 pm for the Harvest Tea for Senior Citizens

Please could you donate food items, for which we can give thanks in the Harvest Service and distribute to the senior citizens when they visit the school for their Harvest Tea. Please send items next week.

If you know of anyone who would like to come to the Harvest Tea or would welcome a parcel, if they are unable to leave their home, then please let the Office know. Thank you.

Walk to School Week - Monday 12 October to Thursday 15 October.

Please encourage your child to join the school in the York Walk to School Competition. Last year, Clifton Green came second in York with 90% of our pupils walking to school.

Are we going to win this year? Well let’s try by walking to school for Walk to School Week.

Parents Forum meeting 23 October at 2.00pm.

A chance for you to meet other parents to discuss and have your say about school matters. If you are unable to attend we have a new green postal box in the entrance hall for you to post your notes to the Parents’ Forum.

Half Term - week beginning 26 October.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

14th September 2009

WELCOME TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED OUR SCHOOL

Dear Parent

Last week, it was really lovely to see all the children, smartly dressed in their school uniform and new shoes, arrive back ready for the start of the new school year. They settled very quickly into their new classrooms, and concentrated extremely well on their learning. I am sure they had lots of stories to tell you when they arrived home!

Over the summer holidays, the school made preparations for the children’s return. The school nursery was decorated and the dining room was smartened up. New carpets have been fitted in the Nursery and the entrance hall, meeting rooms and offices. The other carpets were cleaned and high level cleaning took place around the school. Mr Pallister, the caretaker and the grounds staff tidied the school grounds.

A new school year means a new start, and this year, with your fantastic help, we will continue to make Clifton Green one of the best schools in York.

To keep you informed of what is happening in school; I will be sending you regular Newsletters, which will detail special events and activities. However, please feel free to contact school if you have any queries or concerns regarding your child.

Telephone number 627270.

Attached to this Newsletter are: -

permission form for attending school clubs
(For Details of School Clubs - See Below)
permission form for school visits.

details about school holidays.
(For Holiday Dates - Click Here)
details about school procedures.
(the above items were attached to the Newsletter sent home in hard copy - if you require further copies please contact the school)

STOP PRESS!

School Office requests

Dinner money is £2.15 per day. (£10.75 for the week). It is important that dinner money is paid on a Monday morning please.

Ordered Sweatshirts red are now ready for collection.

Children arriving late should always register their attendance at the school office. Thanks.

Lost Property

There are a number of school sweatshirts, pack up boxes, coats, and PE kits in Lost Property left from last term. We have already started to accrue more lost property from last week! Please contact the office if you have any item missing.

Attendance Hotline – 01904 627059 School Home Support – Mrs Bean

Yours sincerely

Sheila Audsley

SCHOOL CLUBS

The Clubs will start from Monday 21 September.

The last week for Clubs this term will be w/b 30 November.

MONDAY

lunchtime

3.20 – 4.00 pm

3.20 – 4.15 pm

3.20 – 4.00 pm

Cookery Y3

Chess Club Y1 - Y6

Computer Y5 and Y6

Dance Y2 – Y6 not recruiting yet. All existing members will be contacted to see if they still want to join.

Recorders Y4 – Y6

Drama Y4 – Y6

Miss Beck and Mrs Britton

Mr Clousdale

Miss Mould

Miss Ravalia and Mrs Perrin

Mrs Illing

Mrs Hobson

TUESDAY

3.20 – 4.00 pm

3.20 – 4.15 pm

Choir Y3 – Y6

Quality Sketch (starts after Christmas)

Mrs Warry/ Mrs Halliday/Mrs Turner

Mrs Mace

WEDNESDAY

lunchtime

3.20 - 4.15 pm

3.20 - 4.00 pm

3.20 – 4.00 pm

Ocarinas Y2 –Y3

Library Y3 – Y6

Football Y4 – Y6

Little Singers Y1 and Y2

Science Y3 – Y6

Mrs Illing

Mrs Godfrey and Mrs Britton

Mr Murray and Mr White

Mrs Lilley

Mr Binns

THURSDAY

3.20 – 4.00 pm

Art/Activity Y4

KS1 Art

Boys and girls High 5 Netball Y4 – Y6(starts Thurs 24 Sept)

Miss Holdsworth

Mrs Bewley and Mrs Green

Miss Wilkinson and Miss McBride

FRIDAY

12.15 – 12.45 pm

French Y6

Mrs Bryans

Mr Murray/Mr White will arrange football training/matches through the week.

Tag Rugby will start after Christmas

Please select and tick the clubs you give permission for your child to attend, and then sign and return the form to school. No other form will be sent, this being the consent form for your child’s attendance to the school clubs. Thank you.

If you are interested in your child receiving individual or group tuition to play an instrument, then please also indicate below. Unfortunately, these lessons have to be paid for. Mrs Illing will forward the details if you are interested.

Form to copy and print if required..............

Name of child ............................................................................…

Please tick

Art/Activity Y4 only
Chess Y1 – Y6
Choir Y3 – Y6
Cookery Y3 only
Computer Y5 and Y6
Dance Y2 – Y6 no new recruits yet
Drama Y4 – Y6
Football Y4 – Y6
French Y6 only
KS1 Art Y1 – Y2
Library Y3 – Y6
Little Singers Y1 and Y2
High 5 Netball – Y4 – Y6 for boys and girls
Ocarinas Y2 – Y3
Music Instrument – to pay
Recorders Y4 – Y6
Science Y3 –Y6
Sketch Y3 – Y6 – starts after Christmas

I give permission for my child to attend the selected clubs. Thank you.

Signed .......................................................

14th July 2009

Dear Parent

I am sure you will agree that it has been a really fantastic year for us all!

Looking back this is what we have achieved:-

· An Outstanding Grade from OFSTED IN January.

· Awarded another Gold Arts Mark from the Arts Council in recognition of outstanding commitment the school provides for teaching the arts.

· Our highly entertaining POP Connections concert at the Church for the KS2 pupils, culminating in the children producing a CD of all the songs from the concert.

Y2, Y3 and Y6 children entering the YOSCARS. The Yoscars (York Oscars) are to ICT in our schools and are open to budding young film-makers aged between three and 16 years of age from schools across the city. The Y3 children were amongst the finalists for their short digital animation film and were invited to a glitzy 'Oscar'-style event at York Racecourse. Much to the surprise of the children, to mark the occasion, we hired a huge stretched white limousine. They had even more surprises when the panel of independent judges announced that Clifton Green were the winners in the Y3/Y4 category! The whole school celebrated the wonderful success of these young seven year olds!

· Our end of Key Stage 2 results for the Y6 pupils are amongst the best in York! Congratulations Y6 pupils!

· Excellent achievements from many children across the school. Well done children!

· Well done Y6 for their end of year production Pirates Adventure – fantastic, thrilling and hilarious!

Now we are keeping our fingers crossed that every child in Y6 will be awarded a personal Arts Award from Trinity Guildhall, London, for their individual Project work they have been doing this summer term.

End of term arrangements

We have planned quite a few happy end of term arrangements which are:-

Next Year’s Classes 2009/2010

All families know which classes their children will be going into next year. If you do not, then please contact school. This coming Wednesday, the children will spend a little time with their next year’s teacher.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Wednesday 15 July

Children can bring their Teddies to school and share a healthy lunch with them!

Y6 Play

Pirate Adventure Tuesday and Wednesday evening, starting at 6.30pm. Tickets are now on sale. £1.00 for adults, 50p for children and Senior Citizens.

Y6 Leavers’ Party

An evening of fun for all the Y6 pupils on Thursday 16 July at 6.30 pm.

Presentation of School Certificates

Specail Assembly on Thursday 16 July at 9.30am Parents welcome.

Leavers’ Service

We are having a special leaving service for the Y6 children who will be moving on to secondary school in September. It will be in the school hall, on the last day of the term – Friday 17 July at 9.30am, to which everyone is invited to attend.

At the end of this term Mrs Bilton is leaving to take up a post in another York School. Everyone wishes Mrs Bilton the very best of luck for the future and our grateful thanks for the excellent work she has undertaken over the past twelve months at the school.

During the school holidays Ms Neads is getting married. Good luck Ms Neads!

The New School Year –
The first day back for all the children is
Monday 7 September

Please ensure your child wears the correct school uniform to include correct footwear (black/dark shoes or trainers). Some children have been wearing white trainers over the summer which is not the school uniform. Please ensure your child observes this school rule.

The PE uniform is white top, black shorts and black plimsolls.

Thank you for the excellent support

Finally, as the end of term draws to a close may I, on behalf of everyone at the school, thank you all, as well as friends of the school, for the superb help and the support you have given over the past year.

A special thank you to all the teachers, support staff and other staff. It is a very special team of people who strive hard to ensure the children are happy and achieve well in their school environment.

A special thank you to the Governors of the school who so readily volunteer to give their time in helping to make this an effective and very happy school.

A special thank you to the children who work tremendously hard through the year, and make our job so very, very rewarding.

The school has celebrated much success during 2008/09.

Well done the children, well done the teachers and well done everyone!

All good wishes to you and your families this summer.

Thank you for your continued support. It is very much appreciated

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

USEFUL INFORMATION

HOLIDAY DATES 2009 - 2010

HOLIDAY	Last day at school	First day back
Autumn 2009		Monday 7 September 2009
*Autumn half-term*	Friday 23 October 2009	Monday 2 November 2009
Christmas 2009	Friday 18 December 2009	Tuesday 5 January 2010
Spring half-term	Friday 12 February 2010	Monday 22 February 2010
Easter 2010	Thursday 1 April 2010	Tuesday 20 April 2010
*May Day*	Friday 30 April 2010	Tuesday 4 May 2010
*Summer half-term*	Friday 28 May 2010	Tuesday 8 June 2010
*Summer 2010*	Tuesday 23 July 2010

The school is closed on the following days because of staff training

Thursday and Friday 3 and 4 September 2009

Monday 4 January 2010

Monday 19 April 2010

Monday 7 June 2010

National Curriculum Test Week for Y6 pupils is week beginning 10 May 2010.

If your child is in Year 6 please avoid taking family annual holidays during that week.

Thank you.

Dinner Money charges from September to £2.15 a day or £10.75 a week. Cheques made payable to City of York Council. Please write the debit card number on the back of the cheque. Payment on a Monday or on the day the dinner is to be taken. Thanks.

We have masses of lost property! Good quality winter coats, tops, sweatshirts. Please check.

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

Absence hotline 01904 627059

PLEASE NOTE THE DETAIL BELOW

Clifton Green Primary School ( 01904 627270

14 July 2009

Dear Parent

Entry/Exit to school

As from September we intend to improve the entry/exit to school and we would be very pleased if everyone and a good number of you already do, use the correct entry/exits to school.

Nursery and Reception Children please use the pathways that skirt the building and enter the building through the Nursery door. Pick up from the Nursery play area.

Mrs Holmes’ and Mrs Bewley’s class. Please follow the instructions given for the Nursery and Reception children. Pick up at the end of the day from the classroom fire door.

Y2 Mrs Calverley/ Miss Ravalia, Y2 Miss Mould’s and Y1 Mr White’s classes. Please enter from the footpaths that skirt around the building. There is a side door for entry which is outside room 11. Pick up at the end of the day from classroom fire doors.

Miss Holdsworth, Mrs Ryan/Mrs Taylor, Mr Murray’s, Mr Binns and Mr Reed’s classes. Entry from the footpath through the playground. Please line up at the start of the day. Children to leave by their fire doors at the end of the day.

Parents please avoid coming through school unless you have visited the school office or you have younger children in Reception and Y1 and you need to come through the hall to the other side of school. Please avoid, if at all possible, coming through the front door.

Parents with buggies – please leave outside and carry your infant into school or if this is not possible arrive at the classroom fire door. This will avoid jamming up the narrow corridors with buggies.

The car park at the front of school belongs to the Children’s Centre

Please do not use this carpark unless you have a disabled pass or you are arriving by taxi. Please park outside the school grounds (not in the Health Centre as this is for patients only) and use the footpaths to enter school. Chidlren must not walk up the main driveway which is only for vehicles but to be encouraged to use the children’s footpaths. All cyclists to dismount when entering the site if entry is by the children’s footpaths.

Yours sincerely

Sheila Audsley

22nd June 2009

Dear Parent

Summer Fayre

Thank you very much for supporting the Summer Fayre last Friday. Through your generosity of donating cakes and items for the Tombolas and raffles and coming along to the event, we managed to raise a staggering £1164!

A big thank you to all the SPA members for making the Summer Fayre go so smoothly. SPA members went out and about in the community to ask local businesses for raffle and Tombola prizes.

This year, we had some super donations, including two nights accommodation and breakfast for a family of four to Ramada Hotel in York, tickets to see a show at the Grand Opera House, a river boat trip, a day’s pass for family swimming, gift vouchers from local businesses which included salmon for four, a butcher’s meat meal, shampoo and set, a large basket of fruit from a local green grocer, as well as all the other lovely gifts for the Tombola and cake stall.

If you are interested in becoming a SPA member, please contact a SPA member or there are details about the SPA on the school’s website.

Click the button to go to the SPA page ....

Parents’ Forum

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say. A meeting is arranged for this Friday 26 June at 9.00am. I hope you are able to attend. If you are unable to come along, then please use the Suggestion Box in the entrance hall if you want anything to be raised at the meeting.

School Reports- week beginning 6 July

During week beginning 6 July you will be receiving your child’s Annual School Report. You may recall that our Meet the Teacher Week was held in April to enable you and your child’s teacher to discuss the best way to help your child to learn over the remaining part of the summer term. We are not planning to have another meeting with you, unless you particularly request it. Thanks.

Classes for next year

This year, a note will be placed in the report envelope and class lists will be put on display outside classroom doors.

School Uniform for September 2009

Please call in and place your orders to ensure that you will receive your child’s school uniform ready for September.

Thank you for your continued support. It is very much appreciated

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

8th June 2009

Dear Parent

We have many exciting activities planned for the children over the next few weeks including our annual Summer Fayre, educational visits to places of interest and opportunities for outdoor learning and sports.

Sports Days

Please note we have changed the date of the Sports Days.

KS2 Sports event will take place 16 June at 10.30am. (Reserve date 18 June).

Reception (FS3 and FS4) and KS1 will take place 17 June at 10.30am. (Reserve date 23 June).

School Summer Fayre Friday 19 June 2.00 – 4.00 pm

We hope the sun will be shining all afternoon for this year’s School Summer Fayre. Nearer the time, please could you help by donating items for the Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Raffle and cakes. We also want everyone to come along and support this fun event. If you are able to help at the Fayre, then please let me know.

School Reports- week beginning 6 July

Classes for next year

This year, a note will be placed in the report envelope and class lists will be put on display outside classroom doors.

School Uniform for September 2009

Please call in and place your orders to ensure that you will receive your child’s school uniform ready for September.

Staff Leaving

Mrs Brenda Marshall has retired as a cleaner for the Kingswater Centre. Previous to that she was a cleaner at Kingsway Junior School for many years. All in all, Mrs Marshall has been a cleaner on the site for nearly thirty years. I have calculated that she has dusted furniture 7,200 times, mopped floors 4320 times, vaccumed carpets 7,200 times so I think she is an expert in the field! Mrs Marshall’s contribution to Commercial Cleaning Services has been really outstanding and she will be missed for the willing commitment she has given over the time as well as her cheery smile and hearty laughs.

The school wishes Mrs Marshall the very best of luck for the future.

New staff arriving this September

Mrs Woodward has been appointed as an additional part time teacher for the Foundation Stage.

Mrs Martin and Mrs Colquhoun as teaching assistants in KS2.

Good news - GOLD Arts Mark!

The school has received another GOLD AWARD from the Arts Council, England. The award is in recognition of outstanding commitment the school provides for teaching the arts. There are three levels, bronze, silver with gold being the highest award. Sincere thanks to Mrs Calverley who put together the application in November and…

Well done everyone on another wonderful achievement!

Thank you for your continued much appreciated support.

We have a great school!

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

27th April 2009

Dear Parents

We have planned lots of lovely experiences over the summer term which the children will really enjoy. However, as you know, this is an important time of the school year because the children in Y2 and Y6 will be taking their national tests (just like all the other children in the country). The tests are to see if your child can achieve national standards or above. Equally, the other Year Groups in the school will be assessed to see if they have made good progress. As always, we ask for your support so your child is given the best possible chance to succeed.

Here’s how you can help:-

Ensure your child attends school and arrives punctually every day.
Avoid taking holiday at this time.
Make sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.
Listen to your child read every day.
Meet your child’s teacher to discuss the best way of helping your child over this period. Meet the Teacher Week (Reception to Y5) is this week. Please try to make an appointment so that you can discuss with your child’s teacher progress and the best way you can help your child to learn over the next few weeks. In July, you will receive your child’s Annual Report. There will be no meetings with parents at that time, unless you particularly request it. We think this arrangement helps parents to really support the children’s learning during this crucial time of the school year.

Now on with the News

Parents’ Self Help Group – This is a chance for you to become involved with a group of parents who want to share their parenting skills. So often, parents feel they are failing if their child is constantly challenging them. This is not the case. Many children challenge many parents. What are we going to do about it? Well, as a first step, we thought it would be a good idea to invite interested parents to an initial very informal meeting to discuss how we are going to take this self help group forward. Here’s your chance to share your experiences and your skills! Please, if interested, the first meeting is this coming Thursday 30 April at 9.00am.

Parent Governor Elections. Please return your nomination by this coming Thursday. We have two vacancies. Thanks.

Summer Term

KS1 tests start Tuesday 5 May. KS2 tests start week Monday 11 May.

It is very important that your child attends school during the test weeks

School is closed next Monday 4 May for one day only.

The half term holiday is week beginning 25 May. The children return on Tuesday 2 June.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

17th March 2009

Dear Parents

Thank you very much for the continued support over the term. It was really good to see so many families attend the celebration party with the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress! The children have done extremely well and everyone rightly feels very proud of the children’s achievements.

Please continue to help in the following ways~

Ensuring your child attends school and arrives punctually every day.
Ensuring your child comes to school correctly dressed in school uniform.
Informing school if your telephone number is changed. If we need to contact you urgently, it is important that we are able to do so. Tel number 627270.
Using the footpaths to school and not the driveway. Parking outside of school if you come by car.
Making sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.

News

Thank you very much for supporting World Book Day and Comic Relief. The children really enjoyed dressing up as their favourite characters for World Book Day and arriving to school last Friday as though they had just climbed out of bed! £214.22 was raised for Comic Relief.

The Drama Club had a great time entering the York Annual Drama Festival the other Saturday. Their play was about Rowntrees in the 1950S. Thanks to Nicolette Hobson who put the whole thing together and thanks to those parents who attended. Well done Drama Club!

The School Choir sang at St Luke’s Church last Saturday to support the Big Brew Breakfast which was held to promote and raise money for Fair Trade. Thanks to Helen Warry, Mary Halliday, Gillian Tyler and Alison Illing and, of course, all our choir members!

Easter Events

Easter Egg Competition on Monday 30 March and Easter Hat

Competition on Tuesday 31 March. You are very welcome to view

the eggs on show after 3.15 on the Monday, and watch the

Hat Parade which starts at 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.

The Easter Service is taking place at St Luke’s Church on

Friday 3 April at 9.15am. Parents welcome.

Summer Term

KS1 tests start week beginning 5 May. KS2 tests start week beginning 11 May.

It is very important that your child attends school during the test weeks.

Good Wishes for Easter

Sheila Audsley

The new term starts on Monday 20 April

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

2nd March 2009

Dear Parent

CLIFTON GREEN IS AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL

OFSTED CELEBRATION PARTY THIS THURSDAY 5 MARCH AT 3.30PM

We are really looking forward to welcoming The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, as well as other important visitors and governors, this coming Thursday to join in our celebrations. This is a fantastic achievement and we are very pleased that so many VIPs are wanting to join us in our celebration party.

On Thursday, the school and the Nursery will close at 3.05pm so that everyone can be ready to welcome the Lord Mayor when he arrives between 3.20 and 3.30pm.

We do hope that as many families as possible are able to come to our party to enable the children to feel very special and rightly proud of their school.

We are keeping our fingers crossed that The Press will come to take photographs of this memorable event.

Car Park – We need to keep the car park as clear as possible on Thursday afternoon so may I ask parents arriving by car to pick up their children to avoid using the car park. This is to enable the VIPs and the Lord Mayor’s Limousine to be able to park on the site. Thank you for your support in this matter.

Please note, the OFSTED Report can be found by following the link on the School Website.

Please also note there are no After School Clubs this Thursday because of the Party.

Dates of other events

World Book Day now Friday 6 March – A chance for the children to dress up as a character from their favourite book!

Annual Drama Festival Saturday 7 March at York University. The school’s Drama Club and Mrs. Hobson are busily rehearsing a drama sketch to make sure they give a splendid performance on the day!

Food to share evening is next Tuesday 10 March – details in school.

Maths in the Community Week beginning 9 March. Children are visiting local businesses during the week to learn about the type of Maths being used in the work place.

STOP PRESS: THANKYOU - £165 was raised for UNICEF on our non uniform day last half term.

Sheila Audsley

21th January 2008

Dear Parent

A Happy New Year to you all!

Thank you very much for your support during the autumn months. We had a really happy and lovely term and the children achieved good progress in their learning. Please continue to help your child to succeed at school and I am asking please for your continued support this term.

Here are a few reminders of ways to help your child~

Please ensure your child attends school every day. As you know we are trying to improve school attendance. I know there is a lot of illness during the winter months but please if your child cannot attend school then let us know.

We have a dedicated attendance line so you can leave a message to inform school if your child is poorly. TEL 01904 627059.

Please ensure your child arrives punctually at school each day. There have been quite a number of children arriving late since the start of the new term.
Please inform school if your telephone number is changed. If we need to contact you urgently, it is important that we are able to do so.
Please make sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.
Please ensure your child comes to school correctly dressed in school uniform.
Please ensure your child uses the correct entry/exit doors to school.

Free school Meals. If you are in receipt of child tax credit/income support then your child is eligible for free school meals. Even if this is the case, and you prefer your child has a packed lunch, we still need to know if your child is eligible as this affects school funding. Please inform Mrs. Bean by this coming Thursday. Thank you.

Children starting school in September 2009 – 5 year olds. If you have not yet registered your child at the school, please do so. We have to inform the Local Authority of our expected pupil numbers.

Staff Parent Association meeting this Thursday 22 January at 9.00am. The SPA helps to organize fun events and fund raising activities for the school. If you are new to the school and interested then please come along.

Parents’ Forum meeting is on 30 January at 2.00pm. The Forum enables you to have your say about school matters. All parents are welcome to attend.

Social events coming up … Games Night on Thursday 29 January for all the family and… a Multi-cultural evening early in March. Details about these events will be coming your way and displayed on school posters.

Non uniform day Friday 6 February to support UNICEF Day for a Change!

With the Newsletter today you will be receiving a School Publication Scheme on information available under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 which all schools are required to let parents know about. You are also being given a Pupil Information booklet.

Pathway Improvement – City of York Council are presently improving the public pathway which skirts the edge of the playground.

Cycle shed and scooter parking – City of York Council are going to improve our cycle shed and provide scooter parking. This will be happening in the next few months.

Sheila Audsley

Dear Parents 9 January 2009

Thank you very much for the excellent support you gave the school when we had the OFSTED Inspection. Hopefully, we will be receiving the OFSTED Report soon and we will be sending you a copy of it. (It is usually about three weeks after the Inspection).

The OFSTED Inspectors were very pleased with the number of questionnaires returned. The school is not allowed to see the questionnaires but I do know that we had nearly 200 forms returned showing the amount of interest and support you give to your child/children and to the school. Thank you.

Maths Challenge

Mr Reed is organising a fun Maths event this coming Friday. The aim is to develop the children’s interest in Maths and to help them understand that learning Maths is an important life skill. In the past, the children have really enjoyed this fun event!

Friendly Faces Afternoon this Thursday,12 February 2.30pm in the dining room

This is a time for any parents to come together for a cup of tea before picking up their children. We did originally say that second hand uniform would be on sale but we have very few garments and what we have are small sizes. So, if anyone has uniform that their child has grown out of and they are willing to donate it, then we would gratefully receive it.

Dates of other events

Half Term – Week beginning 16 February. School open on Monday 23 February.

World Book Day Thursday 5 March – details to come after half term.

Annual Drama Festival Saturday 7 March at York University. The school’s Drama Club and Mrs. Hobson are busily rehearsing a dram sketch to make sure they give a splendid performance on the day!

Food to share evening 10 March – details overleaf

Easter Egg Competition – Yes, it is that time of year for our lovely “eggtravaganza” which is on Monday 30 March and our Hat Competition on Tuesday 31 March. Both will take place during the afternoon. I am always amazed by the huge variety of ideas we have each year and the “eggcellent” responses. I hope you will support these two “eggciting” events.

Easter Service – hopefully 9.30am on Friday 3 April at St Luke’s Church but we will confirm this later.

Parents are very welcome to our Easter events.

Good wishes Sheila Audsley

16th December 2008

Dear Parent

We were overwhelmed with the numbers of parents and friends supporting the school concerts last week. The children were excellent and it was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves. It was indeed special because we were able to use our new lights (costing £6000!) which we have bought through money raised from our school events. Your fantastic support really does enable us to purchase very special items for the school! Thank you!

Thank you also for all the lovely items you so kindly donated for the Christmas Fayre. We managed to raise just over £965 for the school funds.

The Poppy Appeal also raised £60.17. Thank you very much.

The children have been fantastic this term. Every single child has really tried hard with their learning. Thank you for supporting your child to succeed with their reading and homework. As a special treat, a visiting Pantomime group performed Dick Whittington to the school last Thursday afternoon!

This week, we are busy with Christmas parties. All the food is being provided and paid for through the concert tickets you bought last week. Again, thank you for your very kind generosity to ensure the children have a really good Christmas at the school.

To finish the Christmas season we are having a School Carol Service which is taking place at 9.30 am on Thursday 18 December at Clifton Parish Church. Everyone is very welcome to this special Service. On the same day, Christmas dinner is being served to the children.

May I, on behalf of everyone here at the school, wish you and

your family a very Happy Christmas and all good wishes for the

New Year.
Sheila Audsley

May I remind you that the children return to school on Tuesday 6 January 2009

1st December 2008

Dear Parent

Thank you for generously giving to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal. Forty seven boxes were donated and these have been loaded onto the lorries ready this year for distribution to the Ukraine!

Tuesday 2 December – 6.00pm

You are warmly invited to an evening of Dance, Music and Learning French

presented by the children. You will also have the chance to meet the School

Governors.

Please note a full report from the Governors will be circulated next Spring through the school’s colourful Annual Newsletter!

Friday 5 December – 2.00 - 4.00pm

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The children really love their Christmas Fayre and are presently busily preparing items to sell to you.

As a treat, Father Christmas is making a special journey to the school to meet everyone so that he knows what toys to prepare in his workshop in time for his deliveries on Christmas Eve!

There are lots of exciting stalls and games for us all to have a really lovely time! Fun things include:

Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Christmas Hamper Raffle, Christmas Cake Raffle,

Children’s Stalls, Cake Stall, Children’s Games, Refreshments.

To make the Fayre a BIG SUCCESS please can you donate cakes, or tombola/raffle prizes. Christmassy items would be really appreciated! Thanks.

The children have made super calendars which are on sale from the classrooms on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Cost £1.00 each.

Christmas Concert dates.

Please note earlier time for KS2, requested by the Parents’ Forum.

Tuesday 9 December KS1 Concert – 2. 00 pm and KS2 Concert – 6.15 pm.

Wednesday 10 December KS1 Concert – 2.00 pm and KS2 Concert – 6.15 pm.

Tickets are £1 for adults and 50p for children. Tickets on sale from Wednesday 3 December.

Thursday 11 December Foundation Stage Concerts
10.30 am for children who attend in the morning

Friday 12 December Foundation Stage Concerts
2.00 pm for children who attend in the afternoon.

Mrs Illing’s class will be doing both the morning and afternoon concerts. Free entry.

Christmas parties start from 15 to 18 December and you will be receiving details about these from the teachers nearer the time.

Finally, you are very welcome to come to the Christmas Carol Singing Service which is at 9.30am on Thursday 18 December at Clifton Parish Church. Christmas dinner is also being served on this day!

A lot of festive fun and excitement for everyone over the next few weeks and, with your support, let’s aim to make it a very special Christmas for all the children at the school.

Thank you.

Sheila Audsley

10th November 2008

Dear Parent

Please take time to read this Newsletter so that you know what the school is planning to do over the next few weeks.

Tuesday 11 November at 10.30am we are holding a Remembrance Service to honour and remember all those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

A two minute silence will take place at 11.00am.

Parents are very welcome to join us at the Service

Annual Dance Festival at York University – Sat 22 November. Dancers will be receiving details about the event from Mrs Calverley.

Operation Christmas Child requests families to help less fortunate children by gift filling shoe boxes which are then be distributed around the world. Perhaps your family may like to help this year? Please see details on the attached leaflet. Please bring your gift-filled shoe box to school by WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER. Shoe boxes will be collected by the Shoe Box Appeal workers on FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER. Thanks.

A chance for you to meet the School Governors on Tuesday 2 December at 6.00 pm at a special evening of dance performed by the pupils. We are also planning to show you how the children are learning French. (details nearer the time).

The Staff Parent Association are presently organising a Christmas Fayre which is on Friday 5 December at 2.00pm – 4.00pm. We will need some donated items please for the Tombola and raffle but I’ll send you the details nearer the time. May I ask if any parent would like to to help for 15 minutes at the Fayre, then please let me know. We are very short of helpers this year.

Christmas Dates – more details nearer the time but some parents need the dates early to reorganise their work shifts or to arrange for baby sitters.

Plays – 9 and 10 December for KS1 children in the afternoon at 2.00 pm and

KS2 children in the evening at 6.15 pm (as requested by Parents’ Forum last term). Nursery Concerts on 12 December for morning and afternoon Nursery children. School Pantomime on Thursday 11 December. Christmas Parties are from 15 – 17 December. Christmas Carol Service is on 18 December.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sheila Audsley
Headteacher.

School Telephone – 627270.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

HOLIDAY DATES 2008–2009
can be seen in full on the "About us" Page
Click Here

Parents’ Forum met Thursday– 23 October 2008.

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say.

At the last meeting the following items were discussed:-

Qu – 1, Please could Sports Day be scheduled a few weeks before the end of term so that there are more chances to reschedule?

Issues raised: This was a good question. The wet summer resulted in cancelling KS2 Sports day.

Response: - We will arrange Sports’ Days in June next year to allow enough time for rescheduling if the weather is poor.

Qu 2 – Can the locks on the KS2 boys’ toilets be fixed?

Response: - The KS2 boys’ toilets are presently being refurbished and the work should be completed towards the end of this week.

Qu 3 – Homework – who benefits and why do it? Why don’t some children get it back? At what age are children considered responsible for doing their own homework and why are young children punished for not doing it?

Response – We had a long debate about homework in a Staff meeting last week. We know children benefit by reading at home and doing homework but we agreed the homework must be differentiated to meet individual needs and abilities. We also agreed that praise is needed for those children who complete their homework. Please, if the parent could inform the teacher on a morning when they come into school that the homework has not be done, then the younger children will not miss their playtimes if they haven’t done it. We do not let the younger children miss their playtime. For the older children, we expect them to take their own responsibility for doing homework. Understandably, sometimes this isn’t always possible but, please, if the parent could let the teacher know. Please can we stress reading at home is necessary. It is a known fact that children who read at home succeed better with their reading. We will ensure the children receive feedback about their homework. If this doesn’t happen then please mention this to the class teacher. Thanks.

Qu 4 – Could the children in Years 4, 5 and 6 use the changing rooms for PE?

I am instructing the PE and the class teachers to do this.

Qu 5 – Some parents and children have heard children swearing. Request for another clamp down?

Qu 6 – Could we have a litter bin placed near the exit gate next to the Children’s Centre?

Response – Yes we will arrange for one to be put there.

Qu 8 – New clothes appear to be going missing?

Response – I am disappointed about this. Please ensure all clothing is named. I would like to know directly if new items of clothing are missing. We will remind the children to take more care with their possessions and report anything that goes missing.

Qu 9 – A number of families have requested their child’s photo is taken again.

Response – We are contracting a different photographer for 2009. The Photographer is returning on 13 November to do some retakes.

Qu 10 – Some parents feel there is favouritism in school.

Response – I would be disappointed if this were the case. I know everyone ensures all children are valued, respected and included. In fact, we go out of our way to make sure this happens.

Message for those families who drive onto the school site. The Manager of the Children’s Centre has requested that the children do not run across the Centre’s staff car park.

Please no-one should use the driveway, which is only for vehicles entering/ leaving the site. Thanks.

20th October 2008

Dear Parent

Walk to School Week Competition

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This year, the school came second in the Walk to School Week Competition, which was organised by CYC and sponsored by Jack Archer, President of Age Concern. The Winner was Copmanthorpe School with 98.9% walking to school. Our walking totaled 94.2%, although Wednesday’s total was 98%! A very big thank you to everyone for supporting this worthwhile event.

Car Parking

Please, if at all possible, could the families who use the car park cease from doing so and choose to park their vehicles outside the school grounds. The large car park at the front belongs to the Children’s Centre staff and they have difficulty parking on a morning because some Clifton Green families are taking up parking spaces. Thank you. A big thanks to those families who do not park on the site.

School Attendance

School Attendance has been satisfactory this term but we have had quite a number of families taking their Annual Holidays during school time which, as you know, is very much discouraged by the Department for Education. We are trying to keep our attendance rate to national average which is 95%. We know that if children are absent a lot then it will have a detrimental effect on their learning. It is really important that your child avoids being absent but, understandably, children can come down with more illnesses than adults. A huge thank you to those families who ensure their child’s attendance to school is good.

Please telephone school if your child is going to be absent that day.

Telephone Attendance Hotline

Answer machine dedicated to receiving messages is 01904 627059.

Did you know 95% attendance means your child has been absent for 8 school days……

90% means your child has missed 3 school weeks…… 87% - 4 school weeks of absence?

Parent’s Forum

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say.

The meeting is this coming Thursday at 2.00pm in the large meeting room.

Staff Parent Association Meeting (SPA) is arranged for Friday 7 November at 9.00am.

The half term has been a very productive and happy one for the children.
We are very proud of their achievements and really pleased that they always want to do their very best.

Thank you for the part you play in helping your child to do well at school.

Half Term - week beginning 27 October.

Good wishes
Sheila Audsley
Headteacher.

School Telephone – 627270.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

HOLIDAY DATES 2008–2009
can be seen in full on the "About us" Page
Click Here

10 October 2008

Dear Parent

Thank you for visiting the school this week to meet your child’s class teacher. I hope the meeting enabled you to know how the teachers and support staff are helping your child to learn and succeed better with their work. I am certain that if school and home can work together well we can be assured the very best for all the children and we will have another happy and successful year.

Next Week

Harvest Festival Service and Senior Citizens’ Tea

Friday 17 October – 9.30 am for the Harvest Service. All welcome.

1.45 pm for the Harvest Tea for Senior Citizens

Please could you donate food items, which we can gives thanks for in the Harvest Service and distribute to the senior citizens when they visit the school for their Harvest Tea. Please send items next week.

If you know of anyone who would like to come to the Harvest Tea or would welcome a parcel, if they are unable to leave their home, then please let the Office know. Thank you.

Other events

Walk to School Week - Monday 13 October to Thursday 16 October.

Please encourage your child to join the school in the
York Walk to School Competition.

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Last year, Clifton Green was the outright winner with 90.5% of our pupils walking to school, compared with the second place entry of 86%.

Are we going to win again this year? Well let’s try by walking to school for Walk to School Week.

Parents Forum meeting 23 October at 2.00pm.

Half Term - week beginning 27 October.

Good wishes
Sheila Audsley
Headteacher.

Attendance Hotline – 01904 627059 – please leave a message if you child is unable to attend school

School Telephone – 627270.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

HOLIDAY DATES 2008–2009
can be seen in full on the "About us" Page
Click Here

8 September 2008

Dear Parent

Welcome to the new school year!

Inside the pack you received in hard copy from the school you will have found find information about the school, plus important consent forms for you to sign and return to the school as soon as possible.

Please fill in the form detailing your contact telephone numbers and emergency contact numbers.
Using Images of children in school – consent form to sign.
Visits into the Clifton area – permission letter for you to sign.
School Clubs for your child – please make your choice and return the form.
Extended School Clubs – Breakfast Club – if interested, please contact school.

Please, if you could return the forms by Thursday if possible.

Diary dates

Week beginning 6 October
– a chance to meet your child’s new class teacher.

Monday 6 October 08 45 – 13 00
– School Photographer - individual and family photos.

Monday 6 October
– Y3 and Y4 teachers

Tuesday 7 October
- Reception and Y2 teachers

Wednesday 8 October
-Y1, Y5 and Y6 teachers (details to be sent later)

Friday 17 October
– Harvest Festival Day.
Parents are welcome to attend the assembly in the morning. Pensioners’ Harvest Tea in the afternoon.

New arrangements

The children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 attend a Good Work Assembly every Friday morning at 08 55. We would like parents to join us in this Assembly so that you too can share in the celebration! The first one is this coming Friday.

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL CLUBS START WEEK BEGINNING 15 SEPTEMBER

New children
The school welcomes all the new children who have arrived this term.

New staff –
The school welcomes Miss Ravalia working with Y2 children, Mrs Keir working with Foundation Stage children, Miss McBride working with Y1 children and Mrs Tyler working with a child who has Special Educational Needs.

The school had a really successful year during 2007/08 and with your excellent support, which is greatly appreciated, perhaps we can all look forward to more outstanding achievements during 2008/09.

We have already made a lovely start with all the children looking very smart in their new school uniforms and shoes !
Thank you.
Sheila Audsley
Headteacher.

Attendance Hotline – 01904 627059 – please leave a message if you child is unable to attend school

School Telephone – 627270.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

HOLIDAY DATES 2008–2009
can be seen in full on the "About us" Page
Click Here

14th July 2008

Dear Parent

We’ve had another highly successful year. The children really “aim for the stars” and all the staff do their very best to help every child to succeed because we believe “children matter and children come first”.

Last week, we received excellent news that another Quality Mark from the Basic Skills Agency has been awarded to the school in recognition for our continuing commitment to improve the children’s abilities in their reading, writing, speaking, listening and mathematics. The Assessor said “It was a privilege to be in school and to see what you have achieved together as a most effective team. Congratulations.”

We have also received complimentary remarks of the OFSTED Subject Survey for Personal, Social and Health Education which was conducted last month. It said “the children make good progress in their personal development and enjoy and value their PSHE work, especially where they find out about how to deal with real life situations. We are also pleased to learn that the children know how to stay safe and healthy and value their involvement in the local sports partnership.”

As you know the school closes for summer on Tuesday 22 July and reopens on Wednesday 3 September. There are quite a few happy end of term arrangements planned, which I would like to draw your attention to please

Next Year’s Classes 2008/2009

Sport Days

Sports’ day will take place for Reception and KS1 children on Tuesday morning at 10.30 on 15 July. KS2 sporting event will take place on Thursday 17 July at 10.30 am. Parents welcome. Nursery children’s Sports day on Monday 21 July.

Please ensure the children come with the correct kit for Sports’ Days. Thanks.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Monday 21 July

Children can bring their Teddies to school and share a healthy lunch with them!

Y6 Play 15 and 16 July

Y6 are presenting a play called “The Greatest Show on Earth” on Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm for senior citizens and on Wednesday evening, starting at 7.00pm for parents and friends of the school. Tickets are now on sale. £1.00 for adults, 50p for children and Senior Citizens. All welcome.

Y6 Leaver’s Party

An evening of fun for all the Y6 pupils on Monday 21 July at 6.30 pm.

Special Awards Assembly Monday 21 July 9.30 am in the school hall

This celebratory assembly is for all the children in the school. Parents welcome to attend.

Leaver’s Service Monday 22 July 9.30am in the school hall

We are having a special leaving service for the Y6 children who will be moving on to secondary school in September.

Staff Leaving

Mrs Brookes is leaving because she has been appointed to Nun Monkton School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Mrs Brooke’s contribution to both Shipton Street and Clifton Green Schools has been really outstanding and she will be missed for the willing commitment she has given over the time, as a member of staff, member of the SPA and a school governor. Her involvement in the life of the school, her enjoyment of supporting the children, and the successes she has achieved with so many youngsters are real qualities which make her a very special teaching assistant. The school wishes Mrs Brookes the very best of luck for the future.

Miss Garling and Miss Rutland

Both staff members complete their temporary contracts at the end of this term. The school is grateful for the work they have undertaken during their brief time at the school. Miss Garling has secured a teaching post at Wheldrake School.

New staff arriving this September

Miss Neville has been appointed as a full time teacher for KS2. Mrs Ryan is returning as a part time teacher. Miss Ravalia has been appointed to teach Y2 children with Mrs Calverley. Mrs Keir is appointed as a teaching assistant in the Foundation Stage and Miss McBride as a teaching assitant in Y1. Mrs Tyler is appointed to support a child in the Foundation Stage.

Thank you for the excellent support

Finally, as the end of term draws to a close may I, on behalf of everyone at the school, thank you all, as well as friends of the school, for the help and the support you have given over the past year.

A special thank you to the Governors of the school who so readily volunteer to give their time in helping to make this an effective and very happy school.

A special thank you to the children who work tremendously hard through the year, and make our job so very, very rewarding.

The school has celebrated much success during 2007/08. We have achieved two national awards to mark the school’s commitment in teaching the Basic Skills and, being the first school in York to receive the Geography Mark. Earlier in the year, we were also one of the first schools to receive an Advanced Inclusion Award in recognition for our commitment to school inclusion.

Well done the children, well done the teachers and well done everyone!

All good wishes to you and your families this summer.

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

CHILDREN remember to say NO to strangers and to cross the road safely this summer.

HOLIDAY DATES 2008–2009
can be seen in full on the "About us" Page
Click Here

Holiday Activities at Clifton Green

Street Sports are running activities through the summer holidays. Please see Mrs Prier, Extended School Co-ordinator, for details.

Community sports day at Burton Green school

Monday 11 August at 3.00pm. All welcome.

The New School Year

From September 2008 white tops, black shorts and black plimsolls will become the school’s PE uniform. (Please note, parents were informed of these changes last September. Thanks).

School meal prices from September 2008

£2.05 per day, £10.25 per week. Please make cheque payable City of York Council and please put the card number on the back. Thanks.

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club will be available Monday to Fridays running from 08.00 to 08.45 am.

26th June 2008

Dear Parent

Thank you for completing the Walk to School Survey last month.

Here are the results.

Number of responses from parents 57

Actual method of transport
Walk 89%,
Car 3.5%,
Cycle 7%
Bus 2%

Parent’s choice of transport for their child
Walk 86%
Car 2%
Cycle 7%
Bus 2%
School Bus 2%

Child’s choice of transport
Walk 68%
Car 3.5%
Cycle 26%
Bus 2%
School Bus 3.5%

Number of responses from children 179

Actual method of transport
Walk 92%
Cycle 5%
Bus 2%
Car 7%
Car share 2%
Taxi 0.5%

Child’s preferred choice of transport
Walk 53%
Cycle 43%
Bus 2%
Car 4%
Car share 3%
School Bus 3%

These are very positive findings particularly because parents and children have chosen the healthier options of walking or cycling to school. Thank you very much. We will include these findings in our School Travel Plan.

The Survey also raised other important concerns with suggestions for improvements.

Concerns : dog mess, glass on pavements, cyclists on pavements, children running ahead of parents, busy Water Lane and Burdyke Avenue road junctions, Heavy traffic on Crombie Avenue, Chidlren using the school driveway instead of the dedicated footpaths, children not crossing with the lollipop lady.

Suggested improvements: alley by the side of school to be cleared of dog mess, more dog waste bins, improve cycle/footpath, school sign near Lumley Road and Shipton Street crossings to reduce vehicle speed, methods for slowing traffic, dedicated school bus, side playground gate to be kept locked to encourage the children to use route round back of school which is safer, more secure bike shed.

Thank you for these concerns and suggestions for improvements. I can certainly talk to the children about what they should be doing to ensure they arrive and leave school safely. I also intend to raise some of these points with the Council. I have already alerted Helen Douglas, Local Councillor, about the need for more dog waste bins.

All in all, the Travel Survey was a very useful exercise and I am grateful to everyone who took part in it. Thank you.

OTHER NEWS

OPEN MORNING on MONDAY 14 JULY You are warmly invited to visit and look round school and the classrooms and see your child’s work. Coffee will be in the dining hall for parents between 10.45 and 11.15am. If you are unable to come along at this time, you can view your child’s work on the same day from 3.20 – 4.30pm.

As you know, we had our Meet the Teacher week earlier this term so we are not planning to have any more meetings with parents, unless you particularly request it. We will be sending home the annual school reports during week beginning 7 July and at the same time letting you know about your child’s new class for September.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

There will be NO clubs after week ending 11 July.

Clubs will start again in September usually the third week back at school but we will let you know the exact date at the start of the new school year.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Sweatshirts that have been ordered can be collected from school on Monday or Tuesday 1 and 2 September (Staff training days). Please remember to place your uniform order A.S.A.P. Thanks.

COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY AT BURTON GREEN SCHOOL

Monday 11 August at 3.00pm. All welcome.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT CLIFTON GREEN

Street Sports activities. Mrs Prier, Extended School Co-ordinator to circulate details next month.

SCHOOL MEAL PRICES FROM SEPTEMBER 2008

£2.05 per day, £10.25 per week.

Sports’ days

Sports’ days will take place
for Reception
and KS1 children
on Tuesday 15 July. at 10.30 am.
and
KS2
on Thursday 17 July at 10.30 am.

Good Wishes

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

9th June 2008

Dear Parent

OFSTED SUBJECT SURVEY INSPECTION

The school is having a subject Survey Inspection on Wednesday 11 June. The inspection is to determine the school’s quality of provision for Personal, Social and Health Education.

We are very pleased to welcome the Inspector as it will enable us to celebrate our achievements for the PSHE programmes we currently run and, of course, will enable us to know the areas we need to develop in the future.

The name of the OFSTED Inspector is Mr Henry Moreton. He will be observing the teaching, looking at samples of work and interviewing some children, staff and Governors. The school will receive feedback at the end of the day and an official report before the end of the summer term.

Parents’ Forum

Parent’s Forum is a good opportunity for you to have your say. A meeting is arranged for this Friday 13 June at 9.00am. I hope you are able to attend. If you are unable to come along, then please use the Suggestion Box in the entrance hall if you want anything to be raised at the meeting.

School Summer Fayre Friday 27 June 2.00 – 4.00 pm

We hope the sun is shining for this year’s School Summer Fayre. Please could you help by donating items for the Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Raffle and cakes. We also want everyone to come along and support this fun event. If you are able to help at the fayre, then please let me know.

Click here to enjoy again pictures of last years Fayre

Report Week – week beginning 7 July

Week beginning 7 July you will be receiving your child’s Annual Report on progress. You may recall that our Meet the Teacher Week in April was much earlier this year to enable you and your child’s teacher to discuss the best way to help your child to learn over the remainng part of the summer term. Therefore, we are not planning to have another rmeeting with you, unless you particularly request it.

Classes for next year

This year, a note will be placed in the report envelope and class lists will be put on display outside classroom doors.

School Uniform for September 2008

Please call in and place your orders to ensure that you will receive your child’s school uniform ready for September.

Click here to see item on School Uniform

Staff Leaving

Mrs Brookes is leaving because she has been appointed to Nun Monkton School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Mrs Brooke’s contribution to Shipton Street and Clifton Green schools has been really outstanding and she will be missed for the willing commitment she has given over the time, as a member of staff, member of the SPA and a school governor. Her involvement in the life of the school, her enjoyment of supporting the children, and the successes she has achieved with so many youngsters are real qualities which make her a very special teaching assistant. The school wishes Mrs Brookes the very best of luck for the future.

Miss Garling and Miss Rutland

New staff arriving this September

Miss Neville has been appointed as a full time teacher for KS2. Mrs Ryan is returning as a part time teacher.

Sports’ days

Sports’ days will take place
for Reception
and KS1 children
on Tuesday 15 July. at 10.30 am.
and
KS2
on Thursday 17 July at 10.30 am.

Good news

Primary Geography Quality Mark!

The school has received a SILVER AWARD from the Geographical Society

for the high quality teaching of Geography in the school. We are the first

school in York to receive this award.

Well done everyone on this wonderful achievement.

Click Here to see
Primary Geography
Quality Mark
Website

Thank you for your continued support. It is very much appreciated.

Good Wishes

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

23rd May 2008

Thank you very much for supporting your child/children during the annual school’s exam period. The children really tried to do their very best and attempted their tests conscientiously and enthusiastically, especially the children in Y6.

Well done everyone!

The Y5 children had a fantastic time at Carlton Lodge the other week and the teachers said everyone joined in with all the activities and were extremely well behaved.

Well done Y5 children!

Click Here to see Carlton Lodge Website

Good News!

We received confirmation that we are the first school in York

to receive the Geography Quality Mark.

Well done Mrs Holmes, who is the school’s Geography Leader.

Well done children and the staff!

You may be interested to know that we are aiming for a big press

release about our success after the half term break!

Click Here to see
Primary Geography
Quality Mark
Website

Parent’s Forum Meeting is at 9.00 on Friday 6 June.

This is an informal meeting in which parents can have their say about school matters. You are welcome to attend to discuss any matter you are concerned about or, indeed, if you have some good ideas for the school!

York Junior School’s Netball Rally

Clifton Green’s Netball Team performed fantastically in the annual Netball Rally held at the Railway Institute. The girls got off to an excellent start winning their first two games against Hempland and Huntington schools. Against Lakeside we were 3-0 down but in the last 3 minutes the team adopted an attacking play which resulted in a draw and… we gained overall third place in the rally! Well done girls and Miss Wilkinson!

See full report - Click here - Latest News Page

The half term holiday is week beginning 26 May.

The children return on WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE.

16th May 2008

Dear Parent

We are asking that you support the school in a
Walk to School Week Survey

Walk to School Week Survey begins next week, Monday 19 May. As you know, the school was the winner of the Walk to School Week Competition which was organised by CYC and sponsored by Jack Archer, President of Age Concern last October. Jack visited the school and presented a plaque and a cheque to some of our year 6 pupils. During that week, in October last year, 90.5% of our pupils walked to school. Second place entry was 86%.

Click here to see the web coverage when we
were awarded that plaque

The school is continuing to promote healthy active lifestyles for the pupils. So please if you could complete the Survey attached and return to the school by Thursday 22 May. The entries will be entered into a draw with the winner receiving £10. The information gathered from the survey will be used when we review our school travel plan.

Click here for Walk to School Website

Thank you for your support regarding school attendance. This is a really important time for the school because of the national testing taking place across the country for children in Y2 and Y6 and the other Year Groups undertaking annual tests to determine their progress. The information will enable the school to know what we need to do to further to help each child to succeed during this final part of the school year.

Thank you also for attending the Meet the Teacher sessions. We hope these meetings were useful and have helped you to know what support you need to give your child to enable them to succeed well with their learning.

Now on with the News

Wednesday Club
Our Open the Book ladies, who run the Thursday morning assembly, have organised a Wednesday Story Time Club which is after school for parents and children, taking place in the School. This is a Christian Club which enables everyone to have a fun time. Refreshments are included. To make it a success, we need as many families as possible to attend. Please do try and come along at 3.20pm.

Hope event
The school along with other local schools in the area displayed art work on Saturday 26 April in St Philip and St James’ Church as part of the National Hope Event being held in Christian churches throughout the country. Last week we were informed that the Y2 entry was the outright winner. Well done children in Y2!

School Photographer
The School Photographer will be visiting the school during the morning of Thursday 22 May to take class and Sport Team photographs. These will be on sale after the half term break.

School Disco – Extended School Event
Arranged for Thursday 22 May. 4.30 to 5.30pm for the Reception, Y1 and Y2 children. 6.00pm to 7.00pm for Y3, Y4 and Y5 children. Entry fee is 50p, which includes free refreshments.

Summer Term

Half term – The school will be closed on Monday 26 May and will reopen on Wednesday 4 June. (2 and 3 June are the planned teachers’ working days).

Good Wishes

Sheila Audsley

School Telephone – 627270. Attendance hotline – 627059.

11th April 2008

Dear Parent

We have planned lots of lovely experiences over the summer term which the children will really enjoy. However, as you know, this is an important time of the school year because the children in Y2 and Y6 will sitting national tests (like all other children in the country) to determine if they can achieve national standards or above. Equally, the other Year Groups in the school will be assessed to see if they have made good progress. As always, we ask for your support so your child is given the best posible chance to succeed.

Here’s how you can help:-

Ensure your child attends school and arrives punctually every day.
Avoid taking holiday at this time.
Make sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.
Listen to your child read every day. (A few parents in Mrs Taylor’s class are running a morning reading club so they read with their children before school starts and already this is making a difference to their children’s reading ability!)
Meet your child’s teacher to discuss the best way of helping your child over this period.
As a trial this year, we are having our Meet the Teacher Week much earlier than in July. It is in week beginning 21 April. This will enable you and your child’s teacher to discuss progress and the best way you can help your child to learn over the next few weeks. In July, you will receive your child’s Annual Report. There will be no meetings with parents at that time, unless you particularly request it. We think this arrangement will enable parents to really support the children’s learning during this crucial time of the school year. After the event, we will evaluate the new arrangement to determine if it is more effective and, of course, we would like your feedack as well!

Now on with the News

You may have noticed some odd looking characters around school? These are sculptures the children produced with an artist who visited the school at the end of last term. In the hall, you will see Wizard Of Oz people and there are keen sports people dotted around other places. The children really enjoyed working with the artist and we are very pleased to see the creative work produced. Well done children!

Air Ambulance in Yorkshire. Last Friday, we made an official presentation to Air Ambulance for the money we raised for the Charity - £194.61 plus money raised by Charleigh, Nathan, Ellie and Marshall’s mum and friends of the school. Well done everyone!

Music evening – Mrs Prier is currently arranging a music evening on 24 April. Details will be available later.

Mr Hay, the school caretaker, has retired after working at the school for 16 years! We are having a special assembly on Friday 18 April at 3.00pm and you are more than welcome to attend. We are pleased that Mr Pallister, who was employed as a part time caretaker at the school, has taken over as a full time caretaker.

Wednesday Club – Our Open the Book ladies, who run the Thursday morning assembly, have organised a Wednesday Story Time Club which is after school for parents and children, taking place in the Kingswater Centre. This is a Christian Club which enables everyone to have a fun time. Refreshments are included. To make it a success, we need as many families as possible to attend. Please do try and come along at 3.20pm.

Hope event – The school will be displaying some art work on Saturday 26 April in St Philip and St James’ Church as part of the National Hope Event being held in Christian churches throughout the country. Families are very welcome to visit to see the display.

Summer Term

KS1 tests start week beginning 6 May. KS2 tests start week beginning 12 May.

It is very important that your child attends school during the test weeks.

Good Wishes

Sheila Audsley

Mr Hay has retired after working for 16 years at the school.

At the end of last term, Mr Hay suddenly made the decision to retire from his part-time position as school caretaker. Mr Hay has given the school excellent service over the past 16 years. He has been instrumental in making the school grounds so attractive and has given many additional hours to improve the facilities inside the school building. For many years, he organised and ran a very successful School Chess Club.

Mr Hay has been a friend to everyone. He has always been very willing to “have a go” and creatively make some excellent resources in the classrooms for the teachers to use to enhance their work with the children.

He has used his skills and talents in so many ways. For example, he did all the joinery work when the school was setting up a new ICT suite. He redesigned the staffroom to make it a bigger area in 2001. In the past two years, he redesigned an area to create the Nurture Classroom.

As well as making school improvements, he has been responsible for the day to day repairs which, over time, has saved the school a lot of money.

So, all in all, Mr Hay will be very much missed.

However, the school is extremely grateful for Mr Hay’s outstanding commitment and service and, with sincerity, wishes him the very best of luck for the future.

Thank you very much Mr Hay.

Retiring is not how
we would describe you.

We have a feeling
that it is the beginning of
another exciting
chapter in your life.
Whatever retirement
means to you,
may it bring greater
personal fulfilment
than you ever
thought possible.

Congratulations Mr Hay!

With love from

Everyone at Clifton Green School

10th March 2008

Dear Parent

Thank you very much for the continued support over the term.

The children have done extremely well and should rightly feel very proud of their achievements.

Please continue to help in the following ways~

Ensuring your child attends school and arrives punctually every day.
Ensuring your child comes to school correctly dressed in school uniform.
Informing school if your telephone number is changed. If we need to contact you urgently, it is important that we are able to do so. Tel number 627270.
Using the footpaths to school and not the driveway. Parking outside of school if you come by car.
Making sure your child completes their homework, and returns it to school on time.

Now on with the News – Busy children enjoying their school experiences!

Thank you very much for supporting World Book Day. It was fantastic to see the children dressed as their favorite book characters. We also entered a Big Time Rhyme event on Friday morning to help Great Ormond Street hospital break the Guinness Book of Records for the number of children and adults reading aloud at the same time. The event also managed to raise some money for this special children’s hospital.

See Website feature Click Here

The School Choir is busily rehearsing for their performance in York Minster this coming Friday. Over the past few weeks the Choir have been taught by a Minster School teacher to prepare for this special occasion.

See Website news Click Here

The children in Y4 have also been busy rehearsing for their presentation at the annual York Drama Festival, which is at York University this coming Saturday.

Air Ambulance in Yorkshire. Charleigh, Nathan, Ellie and Marshall’s mum is trying to raise money for this Charity to mark a special anniversary in her family. To support the work of this Charity we are having a non uniform day this coming Friday 14 March. Children only need to bring 50p to be in non uniform. Thank you.

Interesting Website Click Here

Reading – We are having a whole school push on reading because we know how important it is. Some parents in Mrs Taylor’s class are really keen and are arriving at 8.30am to listen to their child read every school day. Well done parents and well done children!

Easter Events

Easter Egg Competition on Tuesday 18 March and Easter Hat

Competition on Wednesday 19 March. You are very welcome to view

the eggs on show after 3.15 on Tuesday, and watch the

Hat Parade which starts at 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoon.

The Easter Service is taking place at St Luke’s Church on

Wednesday 19 March at 9.15am.
(change of date from original announcement) Parents welcome.

Good Wishes for Easter,

28th January 2008

Dear Parent

The Staff/Parent Association (SPA) is arranging a Games Night for families on

THURSDAY THIS WEEK JANUARY 31 6.30 – 7.30pm.

The evening should be one of fun for you and your family. We will be playing Bingo, running a Beetle Drive and testing our brain power with a Quiz. Refreshments will be available.

We do hope you are able to support this fun event. FREE Entry but children must be accompanied by an adult please.

Dates for other events

Friday 1 February.

Non uniform day.
This is to support “Day for a Change” raising funds for UNICEF’s work in to help children in The Gambia to have access to safe water and sanitation facilities.

Friday 8 February

Mental Math’s Challenge
A school competition to improve your child’s ability to work out mathematics in their head. Details to follow.

Thursday 6 March

World Book Day .
A day of fun with a Fancy Dress Competition, a visiting children’s author and a book fair. Details to follow.

Saturday 15 March

Annual Drama Festival - Details to follow.

Uniform Shop – If anyone needs some second hand uniform or has some to donate then please see Mrs Bean.

School Safety

Thank you pedestrians for keeping to the safe pathway routes into school. Please could the parents who have children in Mr White’s, Miss Mould’s, Mrs Calverley’s and Mr Binn’s classes observe the correct entry/exit to school to avoid the current congestion in the corridor.

The Children’s Centre staff have been unable to park their vehicles when they arrive in a morning because parents of children attending the school are taking up the staff spaces. Please may I ask you to park outside the school site when bringing or picking up your child/children from school. Thanks.

Swearing

It has been brought to my attention that some pupils are heard swearing on their way home from school and on the playground. Children using bad language is unacceptable and we strictly enforce a No swearing rule in school. Please may I ask parents for support and monitor the pupils on their way home so that we can put a stop to this unacceptable use of bad language. We will, of course, monitor the language being used by the children on the playground.

Please let me know if there are any pupils creating a nuisance on the way home, as this is also unacceptable.

Parent’s Forum news (enabling Parents to have their say) – See Below.

Thank you for your continued support. Good wishes. Sheila Audsley

3rd December 2007

Dear Parent

Please take time to read this Newsletter so that you know what the school is planning to do over the next few weeks.

Thank you for generously giving to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Appeal. Over fifty boxes were donated and these have been loaded onto the lorries ready for distribution to countries in Europe and beyond!

Monday 3 December – 6.30pm

You are warmly invited to an evening of Dance and Singing presented by the

children. You will also have the chance to meet the School Governors.

Please note a full report from the Governors will be coming out in the Spring in the school’s colourful Annual Newsletter!

Christmas Concert dates.

Tuesday 11 December KS1 Concert – 2. 00 pm and KS2 Concert – 7.00 pm.

Wednesday 12 December KS1 Concert – 2.00 pm and KS2 Concert – 7.00 pm.

Tickets are £1 for adults and 50p for children. The proceeds help to pay for the lights and the costumes. Tickets on sale from Wednesday 5 December.

Thursday 13 December Nursery Concert - 2.00 pm for the afternoon Nursery children.

Friday 14 December Nursery Concert - 10.30 am for the morning Nursery children.

Christmas parties start from 14 to 19 December and you will be receiving details about these from the teachers nearer the time.

Finally, you are very welcome to come to the Christmas Carol Singing Service which is at 9.30am on Thursday 20 December at Clifton Parish Church. Christmas dinner is also being served on this day!

A lot of festive fun and excitement for everyone over the next few weeks and with your support let’s aim to make it a very special Christmas for all the children at the school.

STOP PRESS: THE CHRISTMAS FAYRE RAISED £1065.25

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THIS EXCELLENT SUPPORT!

THANK YOU THE STAFF PARENT ASSOCIATION FOR PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER!

Thank you for your continued support. Good wishes. Sheila Audsley

Sheila Audsley

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

3rd November 2007

Dear Parent

Please take time to read this Newsletter so that you know what the school is planning to do over the next few weeks.

Wednesday 7 November Mrs Kelly’s 30 year anniversary

as a lollipop lady at the school

On Wednesday from 1.45 – 3.00pm Mrs Kelly is invited to the school to celebrate her outstanding commitment as a lollipop lady over a 30 year period. Mrs Kelly makes six journeys from Acomb each day to undertake her lollipop duty: morning, lunch and in the afternoon. She has hardly missed a day’s work. We are holding a special assembly for Mrs Kelly at 2.00pm where the children will present her with cards, flowers and a gift.

Parents are being invited to call and see Mrs Kelly from 2.30 pm and enjoy a cup of tea with her.

Friday 9 November at 10.45am we are holding a Remembrance Service to honour and remember all those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

A two minute silence will take place at 11.00am.

Parents are very welcome to join us at the Service

NB The KS1 Assembly will not be taking place at 9.00am on Friday.

Annual Dance Festival at York University – Sat 24 November. Dancers will be receiving details about the event from Mrs Calverley.

Operation Christmas Child requests families to help less fortunate children by gift filling shoe boxes which are then be distributed around the world. Perhaps your family may like to help this year? Please see details on the attached leaflet. Please bring your gift-filled shoe box to school by MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER. Shoe boxes will be collected by the Shoe Box Appeal workers on TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER. Thanks.

A chance for you to meet the School Governors on Monday 3 December at 6.30 pm at a special evening of dance and music performed by the pupils

The Staff Parent Association are presently organising a Christmas Fayre which is on Friday 30 November at 2.00pm – 4.00pm. We will need some donated items please for the Tombola and raffle but I’ll send you the details nearer the time. If any parent would like to join the SPA, or to help at the Fayre, then please let me know.

Christmas Dates – more details nearer the time but some parents need the dates early to reorganise their work shifts or to arrange for baby sitters.

Plays – 11 and 12 December for KS1 children in the afternoon and KS2 children in the evening. Nursery Concert on 13 December for afternoon Nursery children and 14 December for morning Nursery children.

Parties are from 14 – 19 December. Christmas Carol Serice is on 20 December. School Pantomime on Friday 21 December.

Thank you for your continued support. Good wishes. Sheila Audsley

Sheila Audsley

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

3rd October 2007

Dear Parent

Many thanks for visiting the school this week to meet your child’s class teacher. I hope you found the meeting useful in knowing what the school is doing to support your child’s learning. I also understand that you were given information on how to help your child succeed better with their work. I am certain that if both school and home can work together to enable the very best for your child and for all children we will have another successful year.

This week

Please note the Parents’ Forum will hold their first meeting of the school year, this Friday at 9.00am. The Forum enables parents to have their say about school matters. Outcomes of the discussions and actions to be taken are circulated through the school Newsletter, which is also available on the school website. The Forum is open to any parent who wishes to attend. If you are unable to come along, then please post any ideas you may have in the Suggestions’ Box, which is in the entrance hall. Thank you.

Next Week

The school photographer is working in school next Monday 8 October (from 8.45 am).

All children in the school will have their photograph taken individually and, for those with brothers or sisters in school, arrangements have been made for them to be photographed together.

If you wish to have a family group taken and your youngest child is not in school, then please arrange to come between 8.45 - 9.00 am.

In a couple of weeks, you will receive a small proof photograph, which will enable you to make a choice of the photos of your choice.

If you do not wish your child/children to have their photograph taken,

please inform the school office.

Harvest Festival Service and Senior Citizens’ Tea

Friday 12 October – 9.30 am for the Harvest Service. All welcome.

1.45 pm for the Harvest Tea for Senior Citizens

If you know of anyone who would like to come to the Harvest Tea or would welcome a parcel, if they are unable to leave their home, then please let the Office know. Thank you.

Other events

Leanne, from Shooting Stars, will be visiting the school again to do some circus skills work with classes. When Leanne visited the school in the summer, the children really enjoyed the many different “PE type” activities she had prepared for them.

Half Term - week beginning 22 October.

Good wishes

Sheila Audsley

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

10th September 2007

Dear Parent

Welcome to the new school year!

In this Newsletter you will find information about the school, plus important consent forms for you to sign and return to the school as soon as possible.

Please fill in the form detailing your contact telephone numbers and emergency contact numbers.
Using Images of children in school – consent form to sign.
Visits into the Clifton area – permission letter for you to sign.
School Clubs for your child – please make your choice and return the form.
Extended School Clubs – Breakfast Club – if interested, please contact school.

Please, if you could return the forms by Thursday if possible.

For your convenience this information is on the website in PDF form which allows you to download the sheets if you have lost your copy sent with the paper newsletter
Click on the links below

Pupil Data

School Procedure and Safety

Rules for responsible Internet Use

School Clubs Detail and Parent Permission Form

Use of Images Consent Form

Diary dates

Week beginning 1 October – a chance to meet your child’s new class teacher.

Monday – Y3 and Y4 teachers Tuesday - Reception and Y2 teachers

Wednesday Y1 and Y5 teachers Thursday Y6 teachers. (details to be sent later)

Monday 8 October 08 45 – 13 00 – School Photographer - individual and family photos.

Friday 12 October – Harvest Festival Day. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly in the morning. Pensioners’ Harvest Tea in the afternoon.

New arrangements

PLEASE NOTE SCHOOL CLUBS START WEEK BEGINNING 17 SEPTEMBER

New children – The school welcomes all the new children who have arrived this term.

New staff – The school welcomes Miss Garling working with Y2 children and Miss Beck working with the Nursery children.

The school had a really successful year during 2006/07 and with your excellent support, which is greatly appreciated; perhaps we can all look forward to more outstanding achievements during 2007/08.

We have already made a lovely start with all the children looking very smart in their new school uniforms and shoes! Thank you.

Sheila Audsley

Attendance Hotline – 01904 627059 - leave a message if you child is unable to attend school

We have many exciting activities planned for the children over the next few weeks including our annual Summer Fayre, educational visits to places of interest and opportunities for outdoor learning and sports.

Food to Share evening

Dates of other events

Dates of other events

Thank you very much for your support during the autumn months. We had a really happy and lovely term and the children achieved good progress in their learning.

Please continue to help your child to succeed at school and I am asking please for your continued support this term.

Here are a few reminders of ways to help your child

OFSTED SUBJECT SURVEY INSPECTION

Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Christmas Hamper Raffle, Christmas Cake Raffle,

Children’s Stalls, Cake Stall, Children’s Games, Refreshments, Book Fair.

.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Wednesday 15 July

Y6 Play

Leavers’ Service

The New School Year – The first day back for all the children is Monday 7 September

HOLIDAY DATES 2009 - 2010

HOLIDAY

Autumn 2009

Christmas 2009

Spring half-term

Easter 2010

Dinner Money charges from September to £2.15 a day or £10.75 a week. Cheques made payable to City of York Council. Please write the debit card number on the back of the cheque. Payment on a Monday or on the day the dinner is to be taken. Thanks.

We have masses of lost property! Good quality winter coats, tops, sweatshirts. Please check.

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

Absence hotline 01904 627059

Now on with the News

Now on with the News

Summer Term

School is closed next Monday 4 May for one day only.

Please continue to help in the following ways~

News

Summer Term

Dates of other events

Thank you very much for your support during the autumn months. We had a really happy and lovely term and the children achieved good progress in their learning. Please continue to help your child to succeed at school and I am asking please for your continued support this term.

Here are a few reminders of ways to help your child~

Dates of other events

Friday 5 December – 2.00 - 4.00pm

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

Adult and Children’s Tombolas, Christmas Hamper Raffle, Christmas Cake Raffle,

Children’s Stalls, Cake Stall, Children’s Games, Refreshments.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Monday 21 July

Y6 Play 15 and 16 July

Leaver’s Service Monday 22 July 9.30am in the school hall

The New School Year

OFSTED SUBJECT SURVEY INSPECTION

Summer Term

Please continue to help in the following ways~

Now on with the News – Busy children enjoying their school experiences!

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

Clifton Green Primary School Telephone: 01904 627270

The New School Year –
The first day back for all the children is
Monday 7 September