Gilberdyke Primary School

Newsletter

Date: 06.03.2020 Head TEACHER: Mrs M Shirley Issue: 11

Tel: 01430 440668 / Email: gilberdyke.primary@eastriding.gov.uk / Twitter: @GilberdykeRocks

Our Approach to World Book Day 2020

This year, we have chosen to promote and celebrate what can be one of the most wonderful times of

the day for children and young people and that is the time when they settle down into

bed and enjoy a story/reading with a loved one. Bedtime stories or reading together

promotes calming down and relaxation before sleep, creates emotional bonds, sup-

ports a child’s development in many different areas and is something to be enjoyed as

part of the daily routine and important family time together.

In school today, we have enjoyed the cosiness, relaxation and joy

that bedtime stories can bring to all children. Be prepared for your

little ones to nag you for a bedtime story and please enjoy it!

St Stephen’s Church, Newport Hub Event

Saturday 14th March 11-12.30pm

You are warmly invited to attend this community event at St Stephen’s Church which is centred around

Judith Kerr’s classic story; The Tiger Who Came to Tea. There will be a film, crafts, bacon sandwiches/croissants for all members

of the family to enjoy.

Also: Saturday 14th March from 2-4pm in the Old School House, Blacktoft

A Beetle Drive and afternoon tea event. The admission price is £3.00 and promises lots of family fun.

Our pupils have benefitted from some superb wider experiences in the first two weeks

of this half term. Y5 and 6 children have taken part in a STEM (science, technology, en-

gineering and maths) workshop courtesy of Story building contractors who will replace

Gilberdyke’s railway bridge in April. Every pupil in school has had enjoyed a workshop inside a mobile

planetarium to culminate our learning from last half term around space and science. This week the chil-

dren have enjoyed tasting a wide range of food products as part of our new theme; ‘Food Feastival’ and

staff have been thrilled with their willingness to take risks and embrace new challenges.

Curriculum newsletters have been sent home and further information about our learn-

ing for this half term can be found on the school website: www.gilberdykeprimary.co.uk

Wider

Experiences

Friday’s Golden Table from Eagles and Owls

6/03/20 Riley, Charlie, Billy, Lucy, Laura, Emily and Reese

13/03/20 Laila, Plum, Melissa, Jasmine, Mia, Brian and Alexander

Sporting Achievement

Recently, one of our pupils participated in a swimming gala. Amber, who raced in the 50m Breaststroke, was one of the fastest out of 16 girls and

made it to the final. It was a great race, Amber swam the 50m in less than one minute! Amber finished the competition in second place. Well done

Amber, keep up the hard work!

Attendance News

Overall attendance this year so far 96.5

Robins 92.9

Starlings 98.5 well done

Finches 100 excellent

Falcons 99.5 well done

Kingfishers 99.5 well done

Kestrels 97 well done

Ospreys 95.2

Eagles 97 well done

Owls 100 excellent

House System

Ash — 1950

Birch — 1900

Horse Chestnut — 1900

Sycamore — 2150

Workers of the Week for

6/3/20 and 13/3/20

Robins Jack and Oakley

Starlings Brendan and Darcey

Finches Athena and Connie

Falcons Deni and Noah

Kingfishers Jacob and Alexander

Kestrels Scarlett and Hayden

Ospreys Ted and Archie

Eagles Lucy and Jack

Owls Reese and Billy

Gilberdyke PTFA Family Bingo—Friday 27 March 2020

6pm Doors Open—6.30pm Start

Everyone Welcome!

Come and support the PTFA in raising funds for Gilberdyke Primary School. Books and raffle tickets will be available to purchase on the door.

Refreshments will also be available

Key Dates Spring Term

These may change, so please check for updates on a regular basis

March 2020

20 March—Non-uniform day in return for a chocolate/bottle donation

24 March—Parent Consultations

26 March—Parent Consultations

27 March—PTFA Bingo Night 6pm—all welcome

April 2020

3 April—School Closes for Easter