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Putting the sparkle into our children’s Christmas Dear Parents, Carers, Governors, Friends, Staff and Pupils

This newsletter is posted on the

website: www.molescroftpri

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From the website it is possible to

click on the SCHOOL BLOG

which is an online photographic diary

of life at the school.

All the children and staff are getting ready for four special Christmas events to which you are invited. Christmas at primary age is a magical time and we look forward to sharing the wonder with you and your children.

The Foundation Year is joining forces with Year 1 to present their own Christmas Family Assembly “A Miracle in Town” which will be performed on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th December 2019 at 9:15 am. Year 2 and Y3 meanwhile are to present Disney’s stage production of The Lion King Junior on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December 2019 both at 9:15 am. These times have been chosen to hopefully help parents with the potential for flexible working to attend, rather than it being in the middle of the working day. I understand that for some of you there is disappointment that we do not admit any pre-school children to the

performances. Unfortunately I have seen so many events distracted by little children crying, or even running about that I made the decision a long time ago not to invite our pre-school children. I apologise for the disappointment but I believe the priority must be for the children who are performing. It is equally annoying for parents if their child’s line is lost under the background noise. Nevertheless I can offer a compromise. The assemblies are to be performed to the school as a Dress Rehearsal. If Parents/Carers wish to bring along a pre-school child or indeed would find it difficult to attend otherwise, they can attend either dress rehearsal. Please inform the office in advance if you would like to attend a Dress Rehearsal as the limited places must also be booked. The FY/Y1 dress rehearsal is on Tuesday 17th December 2019 at 9:15 am. and the Y2/Y3 Dress Rehearsal is on Monday 9th December at 10:30 am. In order to secure tickets for our public performances please complete

the booking form at the end of this newsletter; which was also sent home in hard copy; and return it to school by Friday 29th November 2019. Please note forms will be dated as they are received in the office and tickets issued in that order. Once the hall is full it is impossible to allocate any more tickets. There are a maximum of 2 seats available per family (at the moment). If after the initial booking period there are spare tickets these will be released via a second round form issued on the following week on the same basis as above up to a maximum of 1 more ticket per family.

If you doubt that your child will get the form to the office please post it to school.

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R Christmas continued... Making sure you don’t miss out. Meanwhile the Y4 to Y6 Christmas Celebration will be held in Beverley Minster on Monday 16th December 2019 at 7pm. We are calling the event a Festival of Christmas and I am sure it will be a wonderful occasion. All children from Y4 to Y6 will be performing, PLUS Y3 CHILDREN WHO ARE CHOIR MEMBERS. I am delighted to announce that this year we are again being joined by KS2 children from Woodmansey CE Primary School. This is recognising the collaboration partnership we have with the school. The event is to be spread throughout the central nave so all can get a good view. Like last year we shall use the full length of the nave to the back of the Minster with special lighting installed throughout the length, avoiding the rather blinding spot light. There will be something for everyone, wherever you are sat. All are welcome and there are no tickets to book for this event. As indicated, the choir will be performing as well. Every Y4 to Y6 child will also be playing their Recorder and we are looking forward to performances from the Woodmansey CE Primary School Ukelele Band and Choir. The main feature of the evening is to be a Christmas Musical “Hosannah

Rock” performed by all the children in Y4 to Y6. I am grateful again to the Minster staff for facilitating the event, which will be in itself an act of some faith as we shall not be rehearsing in the Minster before the event. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. This date was advertised in the November Newsletter and clearly we hope that every Y4 to Y6 child plus choir will participate. If for any reason this is not possible, please write a short note or e-mail as soon as possible. This is to ensure anyone not performing is not rehearsed in a crucial role or pivotal position.

Again following beautiful concerts in previous years, the Orchestra plus featured soloists are to have their own special Festival of Christmas Music in school on Friday 13th December 2019. This will commence at 2:15 pm. and is a ticket only event. This event is not open to pre-school children. In addition The Friends will be serving festive refreshments from 1:45 p.m.

Tickets must be booked using the Christmas Booking Form. Deadline: Friday 29th November 2019.

“I hope our mix of Christmas events will launch the Christmas spirit”

The Friends’ Association will be serving refreshments in the hall from 8:45 am on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Wednesday 18th & Thursday 19th December 2019 and from 1:45pm on Friday 13th December 2019 to guests attending the assemblies.

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R CHRISTMAS DATES FOR THE SCHOOL CHOIR It’s the choir’s busiest season.

Every Wednesday lunchtime the school is treated to the Sound of Music as the members of the school choir meet up to practise with Mrs. Walker, Mr. Britton and Mrs. Cameron The choir adds greatly to the life of the school and often sings for us at special events. In advance may I pass on my thanks to the children for their work, sharing their talents and giving of their time. Also thanks to their parent/carers for ensuring the children can meet their out of school time bookings!

Sunday1st December 2019 at 12:30 and 1:30pm FOMS Christmas Fayre

Monday 16th December 2019 at 7:00 pm. Festival of Christmas at Beverley Minster. THIS INCLUDES Y3 CHOIR MEMBERS

Thursday 19th December 2019 Beverley Grange Residential Home Friday 20th December at 9:30 am Final Assembly of 2019. In addition the choir will perform at Tescos for an hour to raise money for charity. This is not a performance and we must request

no audience, as a few years ago our “fans” blocked the access route through the store. Y3 are similarly to sing for an hour.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MOLES ON STAGE You may be sitting in a Theatre and think … I recognise that performer. We have talented and enthusiastic children popping up on stage all over the county this Christmas. This includes after appearing as Munchkins in Beverley Musical Theatre's production of the Wizard of Oz in the summer, Beth D and her friend Betsy A (both year 3). They were invited back to be dwarves in their Christmas pantomime production of Snow White at Beverley Memorial Hall at the end of November/early December. They will be playing Dozy (Betsy) and Bumbly (Beth). Meanwhile Ava F and Daisy A are performing at the Hull New Theatre in Aladdin, while Poppy RF and Florence K are in Sleeping Beauty at the Parkway in Beverley. “Break a Leg” to all our performing moles! I’m sure there are a few more I haven’t mentioned.

COME DRESSED AS YOU LIKE DAY The last event of the Charity Campaign Our final day is a non-uniform day but children may also choose to be more creative and come in fancy dress. The same applies to staff! The fine for this is £1 which is the final part of the Charity Fund Raising Effort. At our final assembly for 2019 we will announce how much the children’s charity appeal has raised and also the charities that they have chosen to support. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the school and the pupils, and particularly for your support of the children’s Charity Fund Raising Events. The aim is, as you know to encourage the children to think of those less fortunate than themselves and to make some small sacrifice in the terms of time, effort and pocket money. It is not designed as a major assault on parental purses and wallets!

NOW LIGHT 2000 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS A special bit of magic for our children. Continuing our tradition there will be a special assembly to welcome the decoration of the Christmas tree and the start of the school’s festive preparations. This will be held on Friday 29th November at 10:00 am. Unfortunately not everyone can attend, however Governors,

Staff, Friends Association Committee Members and Volunteer Helpers are most welcome. The assembly will conclude with the lighting of both our indoor and outdoor trees. The outdoor tree is illuminated by 3000 lights provided by the Parish Centre Committee.Please note: Guests attending MUST BE ON SITE BEFORE 9:45am

The famous Christmas Tree Assembly, it’s a gift to the children.

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ELECTION IMPACT

REMINDER OF ELECTION IMPACT ON CHRISTMAS EVENT and request for help

Having announced all the dates for Christmas in recent Newsletters, we now face a General Election on Thursday 12th December 2019.

Most of you will be aware that Molescroft Primary School is a Polling Station.

As a result the arrangements for the Y2/Y3 Christmas Show, The Lion King are having to be rearranged.The performances for parents will now be on Tuesday 10th December at 9:15am and on Wednesday 11th December at 9:15am.

Meanwhile, many of our pupils will be anticipating the launch of our Christmas Season with the Christmas Tree Assembly on Friday 29th November 2019 at 10 am.

I know many older “Moles” have fond memories of the magic of this annual event.

In order for this year’s story to come to life, I need a few volunteers. So if you have an Old Mole at home who is free on the morning of Friday 29th November, please can you contact the school office.

Any volunteers will need to wear a black full sleeved top and be available for a rehearsal on Wednesday 27th November at 7pm for an hour.

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STARTING SCHOOL IN 2020? The Application Window is now open. Do you have a child aged 3 to 4 years old? Was your child born between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016? If so, then he/she should start school in September 2020. You can apply for a school place online NOW using the electronic form on the council’s website: www.eastriding.gov.uk . The deadline for receiving applications is January 15th, 2020. You should make sure that you complete and return an application form online by that date. If you have any questions please contact the school or East Riding of Yorkshire Council: Admissions Team – telephone (01482) 392130

CHRISTMAS DINNER A need to reserve Christmas Dinner will be served on Thursday 19th December 2019 in four separate sittings.In order to avoid waste. Parents/Carers were asked to return the reservation slip at the end of the November newsletter. If you haven’t done this, please return it immediately as the food is being ordered now.

CRACKERJACK! It’s 5 to 5, it’s Friday and it’s … Ok that was the slogan in the 1960s when I watched it!

If you were watching “Children in Need” last week, you may have spotted that the classic BBC Children’s programme Crackerjack is making a return to our screens in the New Year. Finn B has been selected to take part on the programme to be hosted by Sam and Mark.He had to have an interview with the BBC and then found out just before half term that he had been picked.  Finn went over to Manchester for the filming and he did really well.  He came across confident and enjoyed the whole experience.  He got to spend the afternoon in the green room with the guests. The series starts in January for 10 weeks but we don’t know when his actual show will be aired.Hopefully we will be able to show it in an assembly via the iPlayer.

OPERATION LIFESTYLE Congratulations to the Molescroft Musketeers.

Joe D,Louis H, Daniel R, Jasmine L and Henry S (all year 6) took part in Humberside Police's Lifestyle project over the summer holidays. They called their team the "Molescroft

Musketeers". Their project was to raise money to buy swivel seats for the Beverley Community Lift after hearing that some passengers were using plastic bags to help them get in and out of the cars and minibuses provided by the charity. They were one of 88 teams (out of 591) to be invited to a Lifestyle awards ceremony at the Bonus Arena in Hull last night and were awarded tickets to “Go Ape” for their efforts.

We will have to wait until January to see how Finn

did in Crackerjack.

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SNOW POLICY: IMPORTANT The following is taken from the school’s Safeguarding Policy and should prepare parents/carers for what to expect when it snows. The school will only close without prior notice as a last resort. The Head Teacher or his representative will remain on site until the last child is collected.

Policy in Practice What the school does to assist in the event of icy weather conditions. It is not practical to grit the entire site, but as part of the gritting policy, safe routes round the site and across the South Playground have been identified and will be gritted before giving access to the site, thereby minimising the risks to children parents and visitors. The car park will also be gritted.

Children are not allowed to make slides on the playgrounds. Playgrounds are gritted if practical before 8:30am and when not, by morning break. At playtimes a decision as to whether children are to be allowed outside will be made by the senior teacher on duty in conjunction with a member of the Senior Management Team.

Children may not throw snowballs on the playgrounds. However if the field is covered by thick snow pupils may be allowed to play on the field in the snow, make snowman and throw snowballs. Those not wishing to throw snow (or indeed be hit by snowballs) should stay on the playgrounds. The school believes that playing in and throwing snow is part of a child’s life experiences.

In extreme cases the Headteacher may decide that there is no option but to close the school if there is presented a severe health and safety risk. This done, the Chair of

Governors will be informed and parents via text message. A severe Health and Safety Risk would be presented if insufficient staff could reach the school or indeed the health and safety of staff meant that they should leave early. Due to the location of the school it is expected that the school will be able to remain open. Closing a school at short notice including closing mid way through a day poses considerable difficulties for parents and will only be taken as a very last resort.

A complete heating failure in the winter and/or a loss of the water supply would however result in the school having to close.

Good communication is essential. Parents receive a copy of specific instructions during the autumn and winter months via the monthly newsletters and the website. Children have the processes explained to them in the classroom. It is expected that parents adhere to these instructions and pass all relevant information to friends and relatives who may also come to school to bring and fetch children. Parents/Carers are asked to be responsible and plan more time for their journey, suitable footwear for having to walk further, wrapping up to keep warm etc....Parents should not expect to be able to park close to the school at these times! Parents and visitors are expected to use the gritted paths rather than walk across the snow and ice.

Snow Policy and Procedures - information for teaching and support staff In the event of disruption caused by heavy snow the prime concern of the school must always be the safety of the pupils and staff.

It is expected that all staff will make every reasonable effort to undertake the journey to school. It is appreciated that the journey may take longer than normal and therefore some staff may not be able to arrive before the normal start of school time.

In the event of severe weather, a decision to close the school for pupils will be made by 7am. The Head Teacher will make arrangements for PARENTS TO BE INFORMED BY TEXT IF THE SCHOOL IS TO CLOSE.

Updates will be posted on the Twitter section of the school’s website. www.molescroftprimary.net

In the event of the normal timetable being suspended, a programme of activities will be organised for pupils who arrive at school. Teachers and Teaching Assistants will be delegated to supervise these activities.

Rather than a full closure it is more likely that the school will remain open on a reduced capacity. In such an event, parents/carers will be asked if it is possible to make alternative arrangements for pupils. Where this is not possible the school will remain open for those who need to come to school or for those who cannot go home in the case of an unexpected early closure. As the number pupils remaining decreases, they will be moved to other classes or the hall.

The school will only close without prior notice as a last resort. The Head Teacher or his representative will remain on site until the last child is collected.

Continuing our International Journey of culinary delights “Around the World on a Plate” we have some specials, which our children can look forward to.

Thursday 28th November 2019Thanksgiving Day

Roast Carvery with Stuffing and Roast Potatoes followed by diverse cold desserts.No Salad Bar on this day, Jacket Potatoes can still be booked.

Thursday 19th December 2019 Christmas Dinner (must be pre booked)

Roast Turkey with stuffing, chipolata sausages, roast potatoes and vegetables.

Christmas Cookie to follow.Vegetarian Option is Quorn Fillet with all the trimmings.

No Adult Guests and No Salad Bar available on this date. Anyone wishing to know the details of any allergens in any of our meals provided can get the

information from the school kitchen. Please telephone the normal school number 01482 861762 in order to be transferred.

Meals are advertised on the website and there is always the salad with two wraps option. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have second portions.

School Meals are Excellent Value.Any Parent/Carer or Grandparent who would like to come to school and enjoy dinner with their children is welcome to do so. Just telephone the office before 10:00 am. on or before the school day* to reserve a meal. Please bring photo ID with you. Adult meals cost £3.50. A child’s meal costs £2.50. (A full week offer of £10 is available.) It is excellent value, and by educating children away from a diet of crisps and processed food we are together building a lifetime of good eating habits and healthy hearts. DINNERS MUST BE PREPAID, no more than £2.50 will be accepted in arrears. Money can either be paid on line at School Money or be sent to the classroom in a labelled envelope. PLEASE DO NOT SEND LOOSE MONEY. Each room has a post box through which letters and money (providing it is in a labelled sealed envelope) can be sent to the school office. Meals are advertised on the website and there is always the salad with two wraps option and the Jacket Potato with a range of fillings. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have Second portions. Year 5&6 pupils may have a larger portion of the advertised main hot meal.

* Please note; there are occasions e.g at Christmas during the show week, and on sporting tournament days when it is not possible to accommodate extra adult guests at lunchtime. The same applies for the first five school days in September when the priority is to reestablish systems for our pupils particularly our new starters.

Crofty’s Restaurant Around the World on a Plate

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R Countdown to the Friends’ Christmas Fair Donations welcome anytime On Sunday 1st December 2019 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. the ‘Friends’ are hosting the annual Christmas Fair. This is, as most of you know, the biggest fundraising event of the Friends’ year and, once again are asking for your help to make it another resounding success. There will be lots of old favourites including Santa’s grotto, tombola, chocolate tombola, jam jar tombola, teddy stall many games and prizes, raffle, refreshments and craft stalls.

The ‘Friends’ will be extremely grateful for items for any of the tombola stalls — unwanted gifts, new books and toys, chocolate and soft toys. Filled jam jars (filled with anything you like) for the jam jar tombola are now a firm favourite. Please note sweets in jars must be wrapped. We regret we are unable to accept second hand books, jigsaws, DVDs, CD’s and toys (other than cuddly toys for the teddy tombola).

We will, as ever be grateful if anyone can spare an hour or so on the day to help out on a stall, set up or clear away. Please let the office know if you have any availability.

The Friends Association have also asked if the Choir will be willing to provide some festive music at 12.30pm and 1:30pm. Last year nearly £3000 was raised at this event. The Friends work tirelessly for the school and all our pupils benefit so much from their work.

The ‘Friends’ have purchased so much for our school including 114 iPads, the fully fitted kitchen, Tony Knight Centre, Conference Curtains in the Hall, new carpet for the FY, Guided Reading Books, Theatre Lighting & the new Maths Mastery materials. Currently they are saving up to install 65” LED screens in every classroom and bespoke goals/basketball targets on the MUGA. The difference the Friends Association makes to the learning, happiness and wellbeing of your children is immense. Please note that the

Fayre opens at 11:00am ... just in time for lunch and we are catering just for you!This is the ‘Friends’ biggest event of the year. They need your support.

Please don’t forget to return the Sold and unsold Raffle Tickets to school by Friday 29th November 2019

Witness the winners of the Voice /X Factor and our other talented Moles in our charity winners’ show.

CHARITY WINNERS SHOW Monday 25th November 2019 at 5pm Following the popularity of the event over the past five years, the children who win the various talent shows in the Charity Fundraising fortnight are to perform at a special winners’ concert at 5pm on Monday 25th November 2019 in the Hall. This will include all the children who are selected in the combined “The Voice / X Factor”

who will “sing off” to be declared the winner. Tickets are available to adults and children for £2 each. A booking form was sent home earlier this week. Alternatively contact Mrs. Trowsdale at the school office.

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KEVIN’S DIARY It’s a school dog’s Life

Christmas is my favourite time of year and I am excited for the Christmas festivities. I really enjoyed last year’s Christmas celebrations at Molescroft so am very excited to see what the school will look like this year and listening to all your rehearsals for the Nativity, Lion King and the Minster. I also look forward to hearing from Mrs. Jameson about the Christmas Tree Assembly.

I am really enjoying the training time with the Year 6 children. I look forward to my visits every morning break. I have now started working towards my Kennel Club Silver Award so hopefully my training will go well and it won’t be too long before I can sit my test and get my next rosette.Mrs. Jameson has said that she might get me a Christmas outfit  for the last day of term so that I can join in with you all.

Kevin to join in the Christmas Festivities.

CHARITY CINEMA Enjoy a film and help someone in need. This year’s Charity Fund Raising Cinema is to be held on Thursday 5th December from 3:15pm to 5:30pm. It is for Y3 to Y6 Children. A booking form has been sent home to order tickets and is reprinted in this newsletter.

Entry is £4 which is for a full refreshments package

including Hot Dog, Crisps, popcorn and drink.

The film chosen is TOY STORY 4

Children attending may, if they wish bring a change of clothing.

The children organising the event will be supervising the food and drinks and manning kiosks during the film. All the money raised will go to this year’s charity appeal.

Children may bring party clothes to change into for the Disco, Cinema Night and the Christmas parties in December.

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L LOVE IN A SHOEBOX This is one of the most moving and engaging events in the school year. A simple idea which sends so much love round the world.

In October we invited families to be involved in the sending of Christmas Shoeboxes containing gifts. The boxes are airlifted to children in Eastern Europe and Africa who would otherwise receive no present this year. These presents are prepared in a shoebox. Full details were

included in a leaflet distributed after half term, but also published below. It gives details of what can and cannot be sent. We are organising this collection to coincide with our Citizenship Fortnight. The shoeboxes are to be collected from school on Friday 22nd November 2019 in a special assembly. Last year again more shoeboxes were sent from Molescroft School, than there are pupils. It was a truly remarkable sight. Extra leaflets are available from the school office.

As we did last year we are joining forces with Jacob’s Well.

The Jacob’s Well Appeal is an aid charity, based in Beverley.

Since 1984 Jacob’s Well Appeal has been working in over 30 countries, including Afghanistan, Romania, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, Philippines and Kenya.  From their offices and large warehouse in Beverley they continue to change the world one life at a time by supplying medical aid, agricultural equipment and projects,

educational supplies and projects, tools and building supplies, emergency disaster relief, small business start-up schemes, sponsoring children in the developing world andvolunteers willing to go abroad and make a difference.

A BOX OF LOVEAs announced in October, featured in the November Newsletter and on posters around the site, the big day for presentation of our boxes is this Friday 22nd November.

Our boxes are to be sent to children in Burkina Faso.

CHARITY DISCO Get down and boogie for a good cause. This year’s Charity Fund Raising Disco is to be held on Tuesday 3rd December from 3:15pm to 4:30pm. It is for FY to Y3 Children. A booking form has been sent home to order tickets and is reprinted in this newsletter.

Entry is £4 which includes a full refreshments package including Hot Dog, Bun, Crisps and unlimited juice.

Following the huge successes of recent Friends’ Disco, the same DJ has been booked with his professional kit, entertaining style and great prizes.

Children attending the disco will not require any additional money at the event.

The children organising the event will be supervising the food and juice and points and helping the younger children to have a great time. All the money raised will go to this year’s charity appeal.

Children may bring party clothes to change into for the Disco, Cinema Night and the Christmas parties in December.

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R A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Looking forward to our first ever POP UP MUSEUM We are going to create our own “pop up museum” for one night only on Monday 2nd December 2019.

I am extremely grateful, once again for the way in which families engaged in the October Half Term holiday project to find or create a historical artefact.

These objects have been displayed in classrooms and will be a focus for classroom discussion. On Monday 2nd December from 3:40pm to 6pm, the school will be transformed into a museum. Access will be via the Y2 entrance from the South Playground, not the front door, as this will be the exit.

All the artefacts will have been distributed by the children according to time frame.

Therefore the tour of the museum will begin in early history in some of the classrooms before reaching modern history in the hall.

Starting at 3:40pm means most people should have the opportunity to visit, but it will be far more atmospheric if families return when it is a bit darker. The classrooms will be in the dark with the objects identified by little LED lights, so that visitors can pin prick the objects with torch light.

There will be a strict one way system, with short cuts to the exit after the Y3 Rooms and Year 4 rooms. Those wishing to travel back in time, can enter the hall through the fire exit, then tour the school but by using the outside routes. The Afternoon Tea Club will remain operating as normal but fully in the Foundation Year, parents collecting will need to go to the Foundation Year Entrance to collect. The visitors will create a human timeline spanning history.The Book Café will not run on this night.

So please put the date in your diary and get a torch each ready for a night in the museum, the History of the World in 420 Artefacts.

As indicated artefacts can still be brought in.

It would help if those who haven’t brought their entry yet, could do so by Monday 25th November 2019, this is so we can arrange the time zones for the event.If any child has lost the label, we have a few spares at school.

We will be doing outdoor PE throughout the winter.

PE IN THE WINTER Keeping warm in outdoor PE for Y1 to Y6 Parents may recall that I announced because of the MUGA we can now ensure PE sessions can occur inside and outside throughout the year.

This means that children will need in addition to their black PE kit clothes to keep them warm.

Some have their Molescroft Hoodie, but there is no expectation on this. Some children have already been a

bit chilly in outdoor PE as they didn’t have anything warm to wear.

Warm jogging bottoms and tops are probably the most useful. Also it is vital that children have a pair of trainers to wear which must not be the pair that they may be wearing in school.

Key days for the Outdoor Kit are Y1/Y2 MondayY3/Y4 WednesdayY5/Y6 ThursdayIn addition,Y5 may also do their fitness session outside on Tuesday.

Sports Mole End of year round up of “Sporting Moles”

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CROSS COUNTRY FINALS

Ben T, albeit feeling a little nervous ran really well at the Cross Country Finals in Cottingham. He was the lone mole to qualify for the race, but clearly is growing

talent in the discipline. He came 10th overall in his race which we believe had about 70 runners. It was a tightly fought race with some good competition. Support of parents in getting children to the event was much appreciated. Sadly the girls team had to withdraw due to illness. There will be plenty more opportunities I am sure.

FOOTBALL FINALS at S. HUNSLEY

Similarly we are grateful to parents who were able to support the footballers who had similarly reached the County Finals. You may recall that the event was scheduled on Consultation Evening. We managed to enable Mrs. Ripley to attend and she reported that the team played extremely well.After a successful district tournament, the Molescroft Year 6 football squad took part in the regional finals at South Hunsley against the best school teams from across the county. They performed heroically and after a tight 0-0 draw in the opening game, followed by a well deserved 1-0 victory in the second (courtesy of a Jessica M’s bullet header) Molescroft finally

succumbed to the eventual winners, Swanland Primary, and lost  3-0. They were unlucky to be pitted against this experienced team in the group stages. The school can be very proud of what they have achieved, not just this year, but since Year 3 they have all improved and represented the school admirably. It has been a pleasure to work with them. Special mention goes firstly,  to Mrs Ripley for stepping in to manage the team. Next to Max B, whom, in the absence of ill Luke H, had a spectacular game in defence and finally, a big thank you to the parents whom not only supported the children but provided transport to and from the game. Well done all.

DOUBLE MARATHON

In the November Newsletter I thanked Dad Paul Roberts for running in the Bridlington Marathon instead of the Hull Marathon for the FOMS. Actually he ran in BOTH Marathons. Even more respect Paul! Thank you.

FAMILY MARTIAL ARTS

On Sunday, 6th October, after over 3 years of training, Anika and Alex M had their boundaries tested and proved extremely capable of overcoming their weaknesses whilst taking the black belt test in the Family Martial Arts. The test lasted over 3 hours and they had to prove their stamina, technique, discipline and teamwork. The test was really exhausting and the kids did amazingly well. The children train together with mum. Well done to you all. 

The range of sports in which our pupils are engaged in is extremely impressive.

Sports Mole Badminton Festival at Longcroft

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Tuesday 12th November 2019

Longcroft school were the hosts f o r t h e b a d m i n t o n festival for Year groups 3, 4, 5 a n d 6 . Molescroft took two badminton teams in which they represented the school to the highest order. T h e c h i l d r e n were split into two

teams: The Yellow Team and The Green Team. The children were numbered from 1-4 and had to play against the corresponding number from their opponents. The Green Team, comprising of Charlotte, Jasmine, Ashley, Kyron and Oliver started their first game against St Marys. The Green Team put on an excellent performance, with Oliver hitting some fantastic smash shots, making his opponent have to scramble frantically around the court. Ashley was equally as impressive, dropping the shuttle cock short, just over the net, much to the frustration of St Marys. The Molescroft Green Team came out victorious, with an ecstatic Mr Morton watching on from the side-line.

The Yellow Team, comprising of Henry, Spencer, Amy and Lily were only a four-person team, missing one player to make up the whole five. However, this did not matter as the team made up for this with lots of enthusiasm, laughter and determination throughout the tournament and they showed a desire to try their best in each and every game. The Molescroft Yellow Team had a tough first opponent in the form of St Johns who proved to be too strong and withstood some fantastic drop shots from Henry. Lily showed off her excellent clearance shots, hitting the shuttle cock with such power and accuracy over the net. Henry controlled the court and move around it gracefully, making it difficult for St Mary’s to cope with. With the

score 14-7 to St Mary’s, up stepped Spencer who had a determined attitude and turned the game on its head, with Molescroft coming out on top 16-14.

Moving into the 3rd game, the Molescroft Green Team came up against a strong St Johns’ team. Charlotte commanded the court, demonstrating some excellent serves and demonstrating to everyone what a sporting role model she is to other children. The next game involved a derby match between the two Molescroft teams. Mr Morton led the Green Team against Mr Trowsdale’s yellow team. The match was excellent with both teams cheering on each other, showing fantastic sportsmanship and playing it in good humour. The Green Team came out on top but both teams thoroughly enjoyed playing their friends and this was fantastic to see. Amy always made sure that each team shook hands and other teachers from other schools commented on her impressive attitude to sport.

Moving in the final game, The Molescroft Yellow Team had finished all of their games and therefore sat on the side-line to cheer on the Green Team. Lockington was the final opponent for the Green Team and it was a hard fought battle. Kyron was on top form, hitting some fantastic drop shots and moving around the court at speed to keep returning the shuttle cock over the net. Molescroft just fell short and Lockington came out victorious.

Well done to all our players, we are very proud of you

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Our Partnership Moles We are extremely grateful to our Business and Community Partners who are working with us to provide the best education, facilities and experiences for our pupils.

If you would like to find out more about becoming one of our Partnership Moles please contact: molescroft.primary@eastriding.gov.uk

Thank you

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Admission ticket includes a hot dog, crisps, bun and unlimited juice.

Children do not need to bring any money to the disco.

Children will leave the Disco via their normal end of day exits.

FY, Y1, Y2 & Y3 CHARITY FUNDRAISING

DISCO

Tuesday 3rd December 2019 3:15pm - 4:30pm

£4 Disco & Refreshments Ticket.

TOP Professional DJ with Games

and Prizes

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CHARITY FUND RAISING WINNERS’

CONCERT

TICKET £2Capacity is 150

Adults and Children Welcome

MOLESCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL

PROUDLY PRESENT IN MOLESCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL

MONDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2019 at 5pm

A Talented Celebration of the Children’s Charity Fund Raising AppealINCLUDES THE FINAL OF

with Live Audience Vote

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Film chosen by pupils for the “CHARITY CINEMA NIGHT” For Y3 to Y6 Pupils

Note this is a U Film.

Children will leave the Cinema via their normal end of day exits.

Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy

named Forky. The adventurous journey turns into an unexpected reunion as Woody's slight detour leads

him to his long-lost friend Bo Peep. As Woody and Bo discuss the old days, they soon start to realize that

they're worlds apart when it comes to what they want from life as a toy.

CHARITY FILM CINEMA Thursday 5th DECEMBER 2019, 3:15pm - 5:30pm

Entry by pre booked £4 refreshments ticket. Other Refreshments available

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As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. (CODE) indicates the location of/changing for club e.g Y5SG = Y5 room Mrs. Grainger / (Y6JW) = Y6 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club and location/changing Age Groups LeaderDaily

12:30pm - 1:00pm Lego Therapy (IC) (by invitation) Miss Monaghan/Mrs. ClarkMonday RETURNS IN FEB 12 noon - 12:35pm Netball (Y2KS) Y3 Y4 Miss Spencer

12 noon - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y5SM) Y6 Miss Cording12 noon – 12:30pm Chess (Y6JW) KS2 all levels Mr. Williams

ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCHIn light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel

12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (FY) Y1 Miss Hakner12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y2SP) Y2 Miss Power12:35pm - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y5SM) Y5 Miss Cording 3:30pm - 4:30pm Book Cafe with Hot Chocolate (hall) Y3 4 5 & 6 Mr. Britton

RETURNS IN MARCH 3:30pm - varies Theatre Club (see schedule) Y4 to Y6 Mr. LoncasterATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLE from MARCH 2020.

Tuesday 12 noon - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y5BR) Y3 Miss Cording12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine, Knitting and Sewing Club (Y4SM) Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Koder & Mrs. Fisher 12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y5BR) Y4 Miss Cording

RETURNS IN FEB 12:30 - 1:10pm Basketball (Y5BR)(Y4 SHT) Y4/Y5/Y6 boys and girls Mr. Rowsell ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towelAut & Spr Terms 12:30pm - 1:00pm Craft Club (Y3 EW) Y2 ONLY Miss Wright, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Whincup

12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club (FY) All Mrs HulsePlease note this is a religious/faith club; in the style of a ‘Sunday School’, Parents/carers should inform the school if they wish their child not to attend

RETURNS IN FEB TUESDAY IS MOLESCROFT SOCCER ACADEMY CREATING TEAMS3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys and Girls Football Y3 to Y6 Mr. Morton, Miss Wright, Mr. Trowsdale

Boys change in Mr. Morton’s Room, Girls change in Miss Wright’s RoomIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Morton’s room

AFTER 1/2 TERM 3:30pm - 4:30pm S.T.E.M CLUB (Y4BC) Y5/Y6 Mrs.CameronBY APPLICATION

3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian Gym 4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “

Wednesday12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic next steps (FY) Y2 to Y6 Mrs. McKie12.30pm – 1.00pm CHRISTMAS Choir (Y6MB) Y3 - Y6 Mr. Britton / Mrs. Cameron/ Mrs. Walker

RETURNS IN APRIL WEDNESDAY IS TIGERS TRUST SPORTS ACADEMY 11:55 - 12:40pm Handball (Y2KS) Y1/Y2/Y3 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children change in their own classrooms at 11:55, then take clothes to Miss Spencer’s Class at 12 noonON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel RETURNS IN APRIL 12:30 - 1:15pm Hockey (Y3MW) (Y3EW) Y4/Y5/Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

Children go for an early lunch then change straight after lunch in Mr, Wood’s and Miss Wright’s Rooms.ON THE NEW SPORTS PITCH

In light rain the club will continue outside. Please pack a towel3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton (own classrooms) Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

RETURNS IN APRIL 3:30pm – 4:20pm Football Coaching (FY) FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust Children to change in own classrooms from 3:10pm. Parents are no longer required to help the children change.In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.

RETURNS IN APRIL3:30pm – 4:20pm Cricket (Y5BR) Y4 TO Y6 Tigers Sport Ed TrustIn light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Spencer’s classroom. Members

to go to change straight from assembly in their own classrooms then take clothes to Mr. Rowsell’s Room.4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls (PC) Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. Brice

RETURNS IN FEB 3:30pm - 4:30pmTable Tennis (Atrium/North Playground) Y6 Mr. TrowsdalePLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS IS THE SCHOOL FOYER and THE FOUNDATION STAGE

COURTYARD. CHILDREN WILL LEAVE CLUBS VIA THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD.AFTER 4:15PM THERE IS NO ACCESS FROM THE SCHOOL RECEPTION INTO THE SCHOOL.

ADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA THE SOUTH GATE ONTO THE CUL DE SACStaff will unlock the gates to enable an exit.

To spectate at clubs, adults must be on site at the start of the club. Access is not available after the club has begun.

As always, I am indebted to the staff and volunteers who give up so much to offer extra curricular activities to our children. Below is a list of Clubs which operate at school. Clubs in bold indicate a change. Clubs in italics are provided through the Extended Schools Initiative, are NOT staffed by Molescroft, have a booking form AND usually incur a small fee. (CODE) indicates the location of incl. changing for the club e.g Y5SG= Y5 room Mrs. Grainger / (Y6JW) = Y6 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club and location/changing Age Groups LeaderThursday

12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for beginners (FY) FY to Y2 Mrs. McKieReturn in Feb12:30pm - 1:00pm Fun on the MUGA Foundation & Y1 SC& Y6 VolunteersReturn in Feb 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club (Y6JW) Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-Smith

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Williams’ Room 3:30pm - 5:00pm Enthusiastic Artists (Y3EW) Y5/Y6 Mrs. Ripley3:30pm - 4:30pm S.T.E.M CLUB (Y4BC) Y3/Y4 Mrs. Crofts

BY APPLICATION 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance (Y1 JT) Y1 & Y2 Mrs. P. Rimmer4:30pm - 5:15pm Tennis (Parish Centre) FY to Y2 Advantage Coaching 5:15pm - 6:00pm Tennis (Parish Centre) Y3—Y4 Advantage Coaching

Friday 12:00 - 12:35pm Urban Routines (Y4BC) Y3 to Y4 boys Miss Cording 12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Routines (Y4BC) Y5 to Y6 boys Miss Cording12:00pm - 12:35pm Gardening Club Y4 Mrs. Goff 12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar (Y6MB) Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton

Return in Feb12:30pm - 1:00pm Fun on the MUGA Foundation & Y1 FY Team & Y6 Volunteers12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps (Y5SG) Everyone Mrs. Whincup 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra (Hall) By invitation Mrs. Walker 3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance (Own Classrooms) Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. Rimmer

PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS IS THE SCHOOL FOYER and THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD. CHILDREN WILL LEAVE CLUBS VIA THE FOUNDATION STAGE COURTYARD.

AFTER 4:15PM THERE IS NO ACCESS FROM THE SCHOOL RECEPTION INTO THE SCHOOL.ADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA THE SOUTH GATE

ONTO THE CUL DE SACStaff will unlock the gates to enable an exit. To spectate at clubs, adults must be on site at the start of

the club. Access is not available after the club has begun.

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING: Monday 13th January 2020

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Understanding across the generations

TOMORROW’S YOUTH Into the third year of this growing relationship When in the Foundation Year some of our pupils went along to the Molescroft Pavillion to meet up with some of the local senior citizens. It proved so successful, the same children returned and went back again twice in Year 1.

Now in Year 2 they returned again to continue their

bond.

It is a lovely project and much appreciated by the residents who love seeing how the children are growing up.

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Please be aware however that the further ahead into the future dates are, there is a chance that events may have to move due to unforeseen circumstances.

January

Tu 7th Pupils return to school Mo 13th Mid Year Reports published for English & MathsWe 22nd Official Launch of International FestivalMo 27th Chinese New Year: Year of the RatMo 27th Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly at 2:45pm

FebruaryTh 6th Celebration of Queen's Accession to the throne. 65 years today. Th 6th New Zealand Day LunchSa 8th FOMS Live Band NightTh 13th 5:30pm – 8:15pm International EveningFr 14th 3:30pm Break up for Half termMo 24th School ReopensMo 24th Fairtrade Fortnight to 7th MarchFr 28th 8:50am Governors Spring Visit – To hear children readFr 28th Theatre Club Announcement in Assembly / Newsletter

MarchMo 2nd S.T.E.M WeekTu 3rd Professor BrainstormTh 5th World Book DayMo 9th COMMONWEALTH DAY & Dinner featured country MaltaTu 10th 1:15pm Preliminary Theatre Club Meeting Fr 13th Sport Relief “Run a Mole”Mo 16th 3:30pm Theatre Club Audition nightTu 17th St. Patrick's Day lunch Fr 20th FOMS Disco FY to Y3 We 25th Greek Independence Day LunchFr 27th Theatre Club Live Audition in AssemblyMo 30th 10am Create Easter Garden in AssemblyMo 30th 3:30pm Consultation Evening.Tu 31st Toddler’s Easter Treat

AprilWe 1st 1:00pm – 3:30pm Enthusiastic Artists to Beverley Grange: Easter BonnetsTh 2nd FOMS Easter Egg DrawTh 2nd 12noon Easter Dinner at Crofty’s RestaurantTh 2nd 3:30pm Consultation Evening.Fr 3rd SCHOOL CLOSES FOR EASTERTu 21st School Reopens for Summer TermTu 21st Y3 Swimming Programme begins TBCTh 23rd St. George's Day Dinner Fr 24th FOMS Cinema NightMo 27th Theatre Club recommencesTh 30th PM Theatre Club Soloists Rehearsals. Note switches to a Tuesday in June

Advance Warning Dates for your diary

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MayFr 1st May Pole Dancing Day Fr 1st Pumpkin Seed distribution DayMo 5th – Fr 8th Countdown to VE Day 75th AnniversaryWe 6th AM Class Photographs being taken Fr 8th VE Day MAY Bank Holiday Mo 11th - 15th Y6 SATS COMMENCE & OPTIONAL SATS (up to half term) We 13th 7pm Meeting for Parents/Carers of children due to start school in

SEPT in the HallTu 19th – 22nd ENVIRONMENT WEEK & Y6 RESIDENTIAL VISIT TO

DERBYSHIRE Fr 22nd School Closes for Half Term

JuneMo 1st School ReopensTu 2nd Coronation Day 65 Years ago todayFr 5th Danish National Day LunchSa 6th Sweden National Day Lunch (not 2020)We 10th Portuguese National Day LunchWe 10th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FY incl. Buffet, balloons and

uniform We 10th 6pm Meeting for Parents/Carers for the 2021 RESIDENTIAL VISIT Th 11th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FY incl. Buffet, balloons and uniform Fr 12th Dinner Dates for Sept FY children (10s) to 19th June AT 11:30AMFr 12th Russian National Day Lunch Mo 15th Tennis Seeding DayWe 17th 9am – 12 noon Y3/Y4 EURO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT We 17th 1pm to 3:30pm Y5/Y6 EURO FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT We 17th 6pm Full Governing Body MeetingFr 19th Times Table Rock StarsFr 19th 3:30pm FOMS Summer Fun EveningSu 21st Fathers DayMo 22nd Reports Published this week year group at a timeMo 22nd Moleympic Games am KS2We 24th Moleympic Games am KS1Th 25th 4:15pm – 7:00pm EXHIBITION OF WORK EVENING

featuring the Orchestra, Big Sing, Recorders & Choir Fr 26th All Indoor After School Clubs Close tonight except Theatre ClubSun 28th - Th 2nd Show Get In. PARISH CENTRE CLOSED UNTIL Sat 11th July Mo 29th - Fr 12th Festival of Summer Salads for dinner served from the Pupils’ KitchenTu 30th 9:15am Y2 Handball Tournament

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JULYWe 1st All Outdoor clubs Close TonightTh 2nd 3:30pm Theatre Club 1st Rehearsal on StageFr 3rd Sports Day ReserveSa 4th 1PM TO 5PM Soloists rehearsal on stage Su 5th 1PM TO 5PM Dress Rehearsal for musical Tu 7th 1:30pm Theatre Club Performance to School Y2 to Y6 and siblings in Y1We 8th 7pm MUSICAL Th 9th 7pm MUSICALFr 10th 7pm MUSICAL Mo 13th -16th HALL BOOKED TO YEAR 6. Tu 14th 12 noon Bastille Day Lunch at Crofty’s RestaurantTu 14th 8:50am Special Assembly for sports awards We 15th 8:50am Special Assembly for end of year non sporting end of year

presentations;Fr 17th 9:00 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to KS1 & FY & Y3/Y4 Fr 17th 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to Y5 & Parents and Carers of Y6Fr 17th 12:00 noon LEAVERS Lunch Fr 17th 1:45 pm FINAL ASSEMBLY: Just presentations, The review of the year,

Behaviour Awards and goodbyes. Fr 17th 3:10 pm approx return to classes Fr 17th 3:20pm Procession of Y6 pupils applauded out of the school by other pupils. Fr 17th 3:30pm School closes for the Summer Holiday

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Y3 - Y6 URBAN ROUTINES DANCE NEWS

Parents may have noticed that there was no Longcroft Showcase this year. Our dancers have still been enjoying their lunchtime classes with Miss

Cording. They would like to present to their parents what they have been working on at 3:15pm on Friday 6th December 2019.

They will also perform it to the school earlier in the day.

Special Dance Performance Friday 6th December 2019 at 3:15pm

DIARY

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PLEASE PIN THIS PAGE TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD NOTICEBOARD. NovemberTh 21st 4pm Phonics and Maths Meeting for Parent/carers who missed

the meeting in SeptemberTh 21st Christmas Dinner Booking Forms should be submitted by todayFr 22nd 2:30 pm Jacob’s Well - Shoebox AssemblyFr 22nd No Further After School Hall Clubs until JanuaryMo 25th 5pm Charity Fund Raising Winners ConcertTu 26th Decoration DayWe 27th 3:30pm Hanging Decorations in the hall / Decorating the treeTh 28th 12 noon Thanksgiving Dinner at Crofty’sFr 29th 10:00am Christmas Tree AssemblyFr 29th Christmas Crafts Stalls Preparation

DecemberSu 1st 11am – 2pm FOMS Christmas Fayre incl. ChoirMo 2nd 3:40pm - 6pm NEW A Night in the MuseumTu 3rd CHARITY DISCO 3:15pm – 5pm FY/ KS1Th 5th CHARITY KS2 Cinema NightFr 6th 3:15pm Opportunity for P/C of children in Y3 to Y6 who attend

Urban-Routines Dance to watch a special performance. Tu 10th PM Toddlers’ Party Tu 10th 9:15 am Y2 / Y3 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONWe 11th 9:15 am Y2 / Y3 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONTh 12th GENERAL ELECTION: Polling Station (No adult guests for

dinner) Lunch being served from the pupil kitchen.Th 12th 10:30am Recorder Players Rehearsal for Minster Fr 13th 8:50am rehearsal Morning for OrchestraFr 13th 9:20am Y1 to Parkway PantoFr 13th 2:15pm Orchestra Festival of Christmas Music preceeded by

FOMS refreshmentsMo 16th 7pm KS2 Christmas Festival Y4 to Y6 incl. Choir (with Y3) Mo 16th Y1/Y2 Christmas Party Tu 17th 9:15am FY & Y1 Christmas Assembly Tu 17th Y3/Y4 Christmas PartyTu 17th Y2 to ERT Christmas ShowWe 18th 9:15am FY & Y1 Christmas Assembly We 18th Y5/Y6 Christmas Party Th 19th 9:15am FY & Y1 Christmas AssemblyTh 19th Pupils Christmas DinnerTh 19th 1:15pm Foundation Stage Christmas Party (Hall from 2:15pm )Th 19th AM Choir to Beverley Grange Fr 20th COME DRESSED AS YOU LIKE DAY for CHARITY £1Fr 20th 9:30 am FINAL ASSEMBLY Fr 20th 3:30 pm School ClosesYours sincerely

Michael LoncasterHead Teacher

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Attractions include:• Santa’s Grotto • Raffle • Mulled Wine & Mince Pies •• Craft & Gift Stalls • School Choir • Fun Fair Games •

• Jam Jar Tombola • Hot Food & RefreshmentsPlus much much more...

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Sunday 1st December 201911am to 2pm

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PLEASE REFER TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR FULL DETAILS PLEASE RETURN BY FRIDAY 29th November 2019. Disney’s THE LION KING Junior Name of one child in YEAR 2 OR YEAR 3 …………………………………………

Registration Class ………………………………………………….. Please reserve me tickets as indicated below. (Please Circle). MAXIMUM 2 IN TOTAL AT THIS STAGE. Please note no pre-school children will be admitted. Number of tickets Tuesday 10th December 2019 @ 9:15 am. 1 2 Wednesday 11th December 2019 @ 9:15 am. 1 2

Signed ……………………………………….. Parent/Carer

Please note no pre-school children will be admitted. …………………………………………………………………………………………… A MIRACLE IN TOWN

Name of one child in FOUNDATION YEAR or YEAR 1 ……………………

Registration Class ………………………………………………….. Please reserve me tickets as indicated below. (Please Circle). MAXIMUM 2 IN TOTAL AT THIS STAGE. Please note no pre-school children will be admitted. Number of tickets Wednesday 18th December 2019 @ 9:15 am. 1 2 Thursday 19th December 2019 @ 9:15 am. 1 2 Signed …………………………………………Parent/Carer Please note no pre-school children will be admitted. ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Please note the Year 4 to Year 6 (including Year 3 Choir members) Family Festival of Christmas at

Beverley Minster on Monday 16th December at 7 pm. is open to all and has no ticket reservations.

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ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL of CHRISTMAS MUSIC Name of child in the Orchestra _____________________________ Please reserve _____ tickets MAXIMUM 3 IN TOTAL AT THIS STAGE, for the Orchestra’s Christmas Festival at Molescroft Primary School on Friday 13th December at 2:15 pm. Signed …………………………………………….. (Parent/Carer) Please note no pre-school children will be admitted.

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Christmas at Molescroft Combined Booking Form

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PLEASE REFER TO THE NEWSLETTER FOR FULL DETAILS TICKETS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR IF THE HALL CAPACITY IS REACHED. It is advisable to book in advance. Cheques made payable to Molescroft Primary School, Tickets cannot be paid for on line.

CHARITY WINNERS’ CONCERT including final of The VOICE with Public Vote £2 per ticket MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2019 at 5pm (until 6pm) Name of any child at school

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CHARITY DISCO TICKETS £4 each includes Refreshments (no extra money required at the event). TUESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2019 3:15pm to 4:30pm

Name of children requiring tickets in FY, Y1, Y2 or Y3

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Number of tickets required @ £4 each … Total Enclosed.£

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CHARITY CINEMA TICKETS: TOY STORY 4 £4 each for full Refreshments Package (extra snacks will be on sale at the event) THURSDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2019 3:15pm to 5:30pm

Name of children requiring tickets in Y3, Y4, Y5 or Y6 .

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Charity Events at Molescroft Combined Booking Form