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Everyone a Mathematician Dear Parents, Carers, Governors, Friends, Staff and Pupils,

This new school year will see the children of Molescroft Primary School engage in Maths Mastery. Chosen by both the Department for Education and the National Centre for the Excellence of Teaching in Mathematics (NCETM) we here at Molescroft aim to develop even more outstanding mathematicians.

What does it mean to Master something? Our first thought would be that this is something elitist that only the best of us will be able to do…think of the master craftsmen, artists, musicians. Maths mastery is not this. Maths mastery, as an idea, is built on the knowledge that Mathematics should be achievable for all. To master something is:

• to know how to do it• it becomes automatic and I don’t need to think about it• I’m really good at doing it• I can show someone else how to do it

Think about driving a car or riding a bicycle. We can apply this to maths as well. The idea of a mastery curriculum has borrowed greatly from the way in which children are taught in countries such as China, Singapore and Japan and is constructed on two very simple concepts. The first is that the children study just a few concepts each year, but study them in depth so there is sufficient time to comprehend one concept before the next one is introduced. The second is that the sequence of topics are controlled so that, as much as possible the mental distance between concepts is small and the previously learned concept will help in learning each new one. continued overleaf…

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After meeting with Mr. Loncaster and Mr. Atkinson

who is our Maths coordinator and a Maths Specialist Teacher,

the members of the Friends Association committee have agreed to fund the launch of

Maths Mastery and its resources for up to £6000.

Once again we are indebted to you as parents who do so much to raise funds which continue to make such a positive difference to the

opportunities we can offer our children.

We are also lucky that Mrs. Lazenby is also a Maths

Specialist Teacher. So we have two MaSTs on the staff!

MORE ON MATHS MASTERY This generation will not find it acceptable to say “I can’t do Maths”. Continued from page 1.Interestingly, this is not a new idea for the United Kingdom. Theorists and educationalists have been suggesting this approach since as far back as the 1950s! The government even published a report in 1982 (the Cockcroft report) which the Singaporeans have based their entire Mathematics curriculum on.

In the United Kingdom, mathematics teaching has often involved demonstration of an example by a teacher which is followed by routine practice of the same routine. Maths mastery teaches the children to master a concept through variation. It highlights the essential features of a ‘routine’ by varying, ever so slightly, the way in which images are presented to the children. Making them think.

This is an example of a typical fractions puzzle. Variation develops the children’s mathematical ability and confidence without having to resort to memorising procedures to pass tests – making mathematics more engaging and interesting.The way that the children are taught is through the use of textbooks. Carefully written, beautiful examples of mathematics that the children read and explore with their peers and their teacher. The most interesting idea is that the children see and read the mathematics in their books. In much the same way as we will read a range of stories to understand fiction, or read a range of information books to understand non-fiction. The textbooks support the teaching of mastery.

The government has decided to provide £41m of funding through Maths Hubs to support the development of a maths mastery approach in UK. None of this has been allocated to place the necessary resources in schools. Schools are expected to fund this themselves. Thankfully, we have the most amazing friends association who have agreed to support school to develop the mastery approach by providing funding to purchase resources.

R. Atkinson

For generations it has been acceptable as adults to say that “I’m no good at Maths” but we would never say “I’m no good at reading”. Each generation passes this message on … “never mind … your Dad couldn’t do Maths either” NO! We must not say this. This time children are going to become masters and will have confidence in their use of Maths.

M. A. Loncaster

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 Y5BN = Y5 room Mrs. Nicholls / (Y2JW) = Y2 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club Age Groups LeaderDaily

12:30pm - 1:00pm Lego Therapy (IC) (by invitation) Mrs. CharltonEnrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)

Monday 8am - 8:40am Enhancing Spanish (FY) Y5 to Y6 Mrs. Schravesande12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess (Y6VT) Intermediate Mrs Coward12:00pm - 12:35pm Spanish for Beginners (FY) Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande12:35pm - 1:10pm Spanish for Beginners (FY) Y1 to Y4 Mrs. Schravesande12:30pm - 1:00pm Craft Club (Y1) Y1 & Y2 Miss Spencer & Mrs. Dixon12:30pm - 1:10pm Talented Artists (Y5BN) By Invitation Mrs. Ripley3:30pm - 4:30pm Tag Rugby (Y4SM) Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Morton’s classroom.March 2017 3:30pm - varies Theatre Club (see schedule) Y4 to Y6 Mr. Loncaster

ATTENDANCE ORGANISED BY REHEARSAL TIMETABLE from March 2017Tuesday

12 noon - 12:35pm Routines Dance (Y5BN) Y5 Mrs. Bulless12:35 - 1:10pm Routines Dance (Y5BN) Y4 Mrs. Bulless12:30pm – 1:00pm Christian Club (FY) All Miss Fullam, Mrs Norman, Mrs Hulse

Please 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

12 noon - 12:35pm Routines Dance (Y1EJ) Y2 Miss Johns12:00pm – 12:30pm Chess for all (Y6VT) Beginners Mrs Coward 12:30pm - 1:10pm Routines Dance (Y2SP) Y3 Miss Power

12:35pm – 1:10pm iPad Club (Y6MB) Y6 Mr Britton 3:30pm - 4:30pm Table Tennis (Atrium) Y6 Mrs Coward 3:30pm - 4:30pm Basketball (Y5BR) Y5/Y6 Mr. Rowsell

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom.3.40pm – 4.35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y1 - Y2 Head Coach of Meridian Gym4:35pm – 5:35pm Gymnastics (FYCP) Y3-Y6 & Advanced “ “ “3:30pm - 4:30pm Ultimate Frisbee (Y3KS) Y3 - Y4 Mr. Médard de Chardon

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Spencer’s classroom.Wednesday

12 noon - 12:35pm Routines Dance (Y4KS) Y6 Mrs. Bulless12:35 - 1:10pm Urban Dance (Y4KS) Y4 - Y6 Mrs. Bulless12:30pm - 1:00pm Jigsaw Club (Y2SP) Y1 & Y2 Miss Powers3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football (Y2JW) Y3 & Y4 Mr. Williams

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom. 3:30pm – 4:30pm Football Coaching (FY) FY TO Y2 Tigers Sport Ed Trust Children to change in FOUNDATION Room. Parents may support in the room, but not go further into school

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in the changing room.Summer Term 2017: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Hockey Coaching (Y3KS) Y3 TO Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Spencer’s classroom.3:30pm - 4:30pm Code Club (IC) Y4 toY6 Mr. Médard de Chardon3:30pm - 4:30pm Girls Football (Y3MW) Y3 - Y6 Miss Johns

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Wood’s classroom.3:30pm - 4:30pm Badminton (Parish Centre) Y3 to Y6 Tigers Sport Ed Trust4:30pm - 5:30pm Badminton for girls (PC) Y3 to Y6 Mr. I. Brice

Enrichment Clubs: various days and times (watch out for separate letters from Mrs. Lazenby)PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL

CLASSROOM DOOR.THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PM

ADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA THE NORTH GATE ONTO ST. LEONARD’S ROAD.

Access to the site via the South Playground closes at 3:45pm.

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING: Monday 26th September 2016

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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 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 Y5BN = Y5 room Mrs. Nicholls / (Y2JW) = Y2 room Mr. WilliamsDay Time Club Age Groups LeaderThursday

12:30pm - 1:15pm Frenchtastic for beginners (FY) FY to Y2 Mrs. McKie12:30pm – 1:00pm Sewing & Knitting (Y6VT) Y5/Y6 Mrs Coward12.30pm – 1.00pm Choir (Y6MB) Y3 - Y6 Mr Britton12:00pm - 12:35pm Gardening Club Y4 Mrs. Goff 12:30pm - 1:00pm Horrible Histories (Y2JW) Y1 & Y2 Mr. Williams 3:30pm - 4:30 pm Netball Club (Y6VT) Y5 & Y6 Mrs. Mitchell-Smith

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mrs. Tippett’s Room. 3:30pm - 4:15pm Zumba with Street Dance (Y1EJ) 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

Summer Term 2017: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Cricket Y3 to Y6 Mr. WilesIn wet weather an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Britton’s Classroom.

Friday12:30pm – 13:00pm KS1 Maths Enrichment (FY) By invitation Mr. Atkinson12:30pm – 1:00pm Guitar (Y6MB) Y2 - Y6 Mr Britton12:30 - 1:10pm Sewing Machine Club (Y3MW) Y6 Mrs. Koder

12:35pm – 1:10pm Stamps (Y5BN) Everyone Mrs. Coward12:35pm - 1:10pm Vocalise (Singing) (Y2JW) Y1 & Y2 Mr. Williams 2:15pm – 3:05pm Orchestra (Hall) By invitation Mrs. Walker 3:30pm – 4:30pm Boys Football (Y5BR) Y5/Y6 Mrs. Coward

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Mr. Rowsell’s classroom.3:30pm - 4:30pm Zumba with Street Dance (Own Classrooms) Y3 to Y6 Mrs. P. Rimmer3:30pm – 4:30pm Netball Club (Y3KS) Y3/Y4 Miss Spencer

In light rain the club will continue outside. In heavy rain an indoor activity will be provided in Miss Spencer’s classroom.PLEASE NOTE ALL EVENING CLUBS: THE COLLECTION POINT FOR PARENTS AND EXIT ROUTE FOR CHILDREN

IS THROUGH THE MAIN FRONT DOOR. PUPILS MUST NOT LEAVE VIA THE Y5/Y6 DOOR OR ANY OTHER EXTERNAL CLASSROOM DOOR.

THE MAIN RECEPTION DOOR SWITCHES TO AUTOMATIC CLOSURE AT 5PMADULTS WATCHING THE OUTDOOR CLUBS MUST LEAVE THE SITE VIA

THE NORTH GATE ONTO ST. LEONARD’S ROADAccess to the site via the South Playground closes at 3:45pm

CLUBS: Making More of Molescroft FROM THE WEEK COMMENCING Monday 26th September 2016

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PUPIL PHOTOGRAPHS Family Night available The school photographer will be visiting again on Tuesday 11th October 2016. Like last year I have decided not to send the request form home. I shall arrange for ALL children to be photographed AND ALSO all siblings to be photographed together. Parents will no longer have to book a photo in advance. I shall however be relying on children knowing if they have a brother or sister in school! I will not take responsibility for children who

deny knowledge of their younger brother or sister! Parents are not obliged to purchase the photographs.

The Family photo session to which anyone can come will be operating from 4:30pm to 7pm on the same date.

This is the ideal opportunity for families to arrange for a group photo including mum, dad and the much loved family pet and an opportunity to catch anyone who may have slipped the net.

A great Christmas Present.

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As advertised in the September Newsletter, on Thursday 6th October FY Parents/carers are invited to attend one of two meetings explaining how we go about teaching phonics and number in school. It will give tips on how to help at home and what to expect from the school.

The first meeting will start at 4pm and an identical second meeting will run at 5:30pm.

A creche will be available, but places must be booked and are not available for pre school children.

HEALTH WEEK Mindfulness

This year's Health Week has a focus on looking after our mental and emotional wellbeing rather than our physical health.  Mental wellbeing describes our mental state - how we are feeling and how well we can cope with day-to-day life. Our mental wellbeing

is dynamic. It can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month or year to year.  If we have good mental wellbeing we are able to:

• feel relatively confident and have good self esteem

• feel and express a range of emotions

• build and maintain good relationships with others

• live and learn productively

• cope with the stresses of daily life

• adapt and manage in times of change and uncertainty

A week full of yoga and meditation will be in store, along with other calming activities to promote mental wellbeing throughout the week.  

CONSULTATION EVENINGS Have you returned your form? Booking Forms have been distributed earlier this week Both nights will be in the week immediately before the half-term holiday. I think this gives sufficient time for settling into new

classes while not leaving important issues too long. Remember parent/carers do not have to wait until Consultation Evenings if they have a concern and may seek to contact teachers at 3:30pm via the office or by telephoning the school.

Monday 17th & Thursday 20th October 2016

SPORTING TOURNAMENTS

Hockey is being taught across KS2 this half term and will conclude with Tournaments on Wednesday 19th October 2016. 9am for Y3/Y4 and 1:15pm for Y5/Y6.

Mr. Wood will be delighted to hear from anyone willing to help referee at either tournament.

The tournaments should be a great response to the wonderful Gold Medal won by Team GB’s Women’s Hockey Team

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 I.D. with you. Adult meals cost £3.30. A child’s meal costs £2.30. 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 £2.30 will be accepted in arrears. Money must 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. Children can self serve salad, vegetables and fruit salad and can have second portions.

* 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 on the first week in September when the priority is to reestablish systems for our pupils particularly our new starters.

Monday 10th October 2016Harvest Mega BuffetMonday 3rd October 2016German National DaySausage and Hot Potato Salad, Black Forest Gateaux

Wednesday 12th October Spanishness DaySpanish Chicken Rice, Salad and Crusty Bread, Ice Cream Friday 21st October 2016 Trafalgar DayRoast Chicken & Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Syrup Sponge & Custard

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.

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Crofty’s Restaurant Around the World on a Plate

WORLD FOOD WEEK Teaming up with Unilever.From Monday 10th October for one week, which includes the Mega Harvest Buffet, we are going to travel the world in one week at Crofty’s Restaurant. Each menu will include dishes with international sauces provided by Unilever, one of our recommended suppliers. For every meal taken in this week a donation will be made by Unilever for their charity programme supplying meals for hungry children all over the world.

TICKTON PRE SCHOOL GROUP A chance to support a local initiative at Tescos

One of our mums who works at Tickton Pre School has contacted me regarding a chance for them to win £12000.The pre school’s community garden project has been successful in securing funding from the Tesco bags of help

initiative. This means that the organisation faces a public vote in all local Tesco stores between 26th Sept - 9th Oct. As indicated the first place is worth £12000 and the pre school is extremely keen to secure as much funding as possible. The pre school hopes to extend their provision onto the local field to provide their children and the wider

community greater outdoor experiences.

WHO’S WHO Photos on the Website The website has just been updated with photos of the staff at Molescroft Primary School. The photos are arranged in teams. Hopefully you will be able to match the face to the member of staff your children are talking about.

GOOGLE WARNING it has been brought to my attention that if you google Molescroft Primary School there are a number of sites which give the holiday dates for the school.

The dates are often wrong and certainly not to be relied upon. These sites have nothing to do with the school and can be spotted because they are full of advertising. The Molescroft Site will never have adverts attached.

Remember that the school prospectus and the governors’ annual report always contain the holiday dates. In addition the upcoming events on the website will always display the return to school date during a school holiday.

FRIENDS’ DISCOS Time to put on the dancing shoes The next school discos will be split over two separate dates. FY & KS1 Autumn Disco will be held on Thursday 13th October 3:15pm to 4:30pm and the KS2 Disco will be held on Friday 14th October 3:30pm to 5:00pm

The KS1 Autumn Term Disco Cost is £3.00 per ticket as it now includes a hot dog a bag of crisps and unlimited juice. There will be no need to bring any spending money.

The KS2 Autumn Disco costs £2.50 including a bag of crisps and unlimited

juice. Hot dogs will be on sale for £1.00 each and buns will be on sale for 30p each. Please complete the slip on the Friends letter and hand into the Office to book tickets. If anybody can volunteer to help at either disco or bake buns for the KS2 Disco this will be greatly appreciated. Again, please complete the slip. Tickets will remain on sale until the 150 per event are sold.

Please note children are to be collected from their normal 3:30pm exits. This is to avoid the scrum at the hall door. The route onto the site is through the gate off St. Leonard’s Road for Y1 to Y6. Parents of the Foundation Year will be able to access their courtyard from the gate near the front entrance.

Watch out for the FRIENDS DISCO Booking Form

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RREADING CHAMPIONS Thank you!

We have had a great start to the year and our Reading Champions week has certainly got the Reading agenda reestablished. I am grateful to Mrs. Lowe for organising the Book fair and to our customers who made orders of over £650. This means that the school already has £320 to spend on the Library. The next stage will be the commission on any sales through the book leaflets and of course from the Sponsored Read. Every penny raised through the Sponsored Read will be spent on new books for the library. We are very excited by the possibilities of this and are most grateful for your support for Reading in school, at home and for the reinvestment in the Library.

HARVEST FESTIVAL A chance to give thanks We are again to hold a special Harvest Festival Assembly on Monday 10th October 2016. I once again invite pupils to bring some gifts of fresh fruit or vegetables to form a display in the hall. A couple of apples or a cabbage for example will be more than acceptable. This will form a visual basis for our thanks for the harvest we so often take for granted. At 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday 12th October 2016 a special market will

be set up on the South Playground where our Y2 children will be selling the produce to parents/carers including home made soup. Prices will be set competitively in comparison with local supermarkets. All money raised will go to this year’s Charity Fund Raising effort (November).

In addition anyone wishing to send tinned or dried food may do so. These items will be sent to the Food Bank for distribution.

AUTUMN PHOTO COMPETITION

To mark the season of ‘mellow fruitfulness’, we are inviting children to send in Autumnal photographs that they have taken. Digital images can be sent to photos@molescroftprimary.net

The closing date for entries is 11th November 2016. Prizes will be presented to the winners who capture the beauty of the season. This has produced some fabulous images in the past. Children may enter in school time using iPads by arrangement with Mr. Britton.

SPORTS GOLD Maintaining the Gold Standard For the second year in a row we have been awarded the Gold Standard by the School Games Award. This reflected that in KS2 over 54% of children were engaged in extra curricular sport.In addition over the past year we held nine intra-school sports events including the two regular sports days and associated events in archery, athletics, football, gymnastics, rugby league, swimming, table tennis, tennis and cross-country.We attended inter-school sports events in thirteen different sports including:

archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football, netball, orienteering, rounders, rugby league, swimming, cross-country and in sports hall athletics. Some of these sports saw our involvement in multiple competitions.We sent B teams to over five different sports and C teams to two different sports.Over 33% of the pupils are involved in sports leadership and support and we have at least eight links to local sports clubs.As always I am indebted to all the staff, the sports coaches, the leaders of clubs and most important Mr. Wood and Miss Fullam who lead P.E. across the school.

We are Golden!

www.yourschoolgames.com

School Games Mark 2015/16 criteria

Intra-school sports (Level 1) Inter-school sports (Level 2)Primary school with a KS2 of up to 50 students 4 3Primary school with a KS2 of 51 to 120 students 6 5Primary school with KS2 of 121 to 499 students 8 6Primary school with a KS2 of 500 or more 9 7Secondary school of up to 500 students 9 7Secondary schools of 501 – 1499 students 11 9Secondary schools of 1500 students or more 14 10FE Institution 10 8Small special schools with a KS2-5 population of 3 250 or less students Special school of 51 students of more 4 3

To achieve GOLD LEVEL, your school must meet all of the prerequisites as well as the following:Participation3 provide all students with two hours of physical education per week (within the curriculum only); and have

extra curriculum provision in addition to this;3 engage at least 50% of students (20% for special schools) in extracurricular sporting activity every week;

The provision of support for talented young sports people1. secondary criteria: offer talented young sports people specifi c support to help them to balance their sporting

commitments with school and home life;2. primary and special criteria: offer talented young sports people specifi c support to help them to develop

their sporting potential;

Competition3 use the School Games formats to provide the opportunity for both boys and girls to take part in the appropriate level of

competition. NB boys only or girls only for single-sex schools;

3 use the School Games formats to provide the opportunity through inter-school competition (Level 2) for both boys and girls to take part in ‘B’ and ‘C’ -team standard competition. NB boys only or girls only for single-sex schools;

GOLD LEVEL

3 promote the School Games to parents and the local community once a fortnight, this can include through social media;3 regularly feature match reports and competition results on the school website and in the local press;

Workforce3 every young person is provided the opportunity to ‘learn to lead’ through curriculum PE;3 engage at least 15% of students in leading, managing and offi ciating School Games activity;3 have a School Sport Organising Committee or Crew in place;3 utilise sports coaches to support school sport;3 train wider school staff to support school sport;

Clubs3 have active links with at least six local sports clubs (two for special schools).✘ School Games Mark is for years 3-13 so please do not include any KS1 provision.

‘B’ teams ‘C’ teamsPrimary school with a KS2 of up to 50 students N/A N/APrimary school with a KS2 of 51 to 120 students 1 N/APrimary school with KS2 of 121 to 499 students 3 1Primary school with a KS2 of 500 or more 3 2Secondary school of up to 500 students 2 1Secondary schools of 501 – 1499 students 3 2Secondary schools of 1500 students or more 4 2FE Institution 4 2Small special schools with a KS2-5 population of N/A N/A50 or less students Special school of 51 students of more 1 N/A

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YEAR 6 BIG SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT AT LONGCROFT – SEPTEMBER 2016

Molescroft’s new Year 6 looked forward with great anticipation to their first competition of the season and battled well in their five games of the event.Under pressure from the kick off in their first game against Cherry Burton, Jack Charles helped out at the back with great defensive covering and cleared well, ably supported by Charlie Lewin. Keeper Sam Davies pulled off a fantastic save but with opposition pressure mounting he was unable to stop the ball going into the net to give Cherry Burton the lead. Despite a great shot from Henry Illingworth going just wide and a last minute surge of pressure, Molescroft were unable to equalise and the 3 points went to Cherry Burton.Swinemoor were their next opponents and again Molescroft came under early pressure. Sam once again saved some cracking shots, clearly a keeper on top form. Edward Cook hit a superb shot but the Swinemoor keeper managed to tip it past the post and with the ball swiftly going to the other end, Swinemoor forced a goal to take the lead. Molescroft fought back, but unfortunately could not get the ball over the line leaving Swinemoor the winners. Getting stronger with each game, Molescroft found St Nicks another tricky side but they fought for every ball, and managed to keep possession for spells of the game. Jack headed the ball clear at the back but a slip up in the defence enabled St Nicks to score the first goal of the game. Edward popped up with another header and then a

wonderful strike, hitting the ball sweetly to equalise for his team. Sadly, a lucky break allowed the opposition to gain a second goal and so win the game 2-1.Tickton came next and Molescroft made a promising early start. Nick Taylor and Will Britt tackled well in midfield, and captain Charlie Edmond slotted a pin point pass through to Hayden Bennett who put Molescroft ahead with a fantastic strike, slamming the ball past the Tickton keeper. A counterattack led to a fantastic save from Sam which kept Molescroft in the lead and gave them their first victory.Final opponents were Leconfield and Molescroft kept them under pressure the whole game. They peppered the goal with chance after chance and Charlie E buried a wonderful shot in the back of the net to score Molescroft’s first of the game. Hayden Todd and Henry chased well and battled hard for the ball giving Leconfield no chance to get possession. Charlie E passed to Will who scored his team’s second goal and this was closely followed by a third, Jack scoring this time and game ended with fine 3-0 victory.With two wins from five games Molescroft did not manage to top the table and go through to the next round this year. However, they all played well and show great promise to be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Well done boys!

“Sam Davies saved some cracking shots.”

Sports Mole Year 6 face their first matches of the season

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All the boys played well and show great promise to be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

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Green Fingered Moles!

Our gardening club with the year 4 children and year 6 green team, harvesting and sampling our produce.

Ava-"The raspberries were juicy!"Ella-"They were sweet"Heidi-"The tomatoes were juicy and easy to pick"

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.October

Mo 31st Tour 1 for new FY Parents/carers November

Tu 1st Tour 2 for new FY Parents/carers We 2nd Tour 3 for new FY Parents/carers Th 3rd CITIZENSHIP WEEK - PUPILS' CHARITY WEEK BEGINS until Mon

14th Fr 4th 12 noon Bonfire Night Lunch Fr 4th Whole school Enterprise Day. Assembly at 2:45pm Dragons Den Mo 7th 10:15am TV Game ShowTu 8th 10:15am Talent Show

1:15pm – 2:30pm Health & Beauty Fayre We 9th 10:15am Singing Talent ShowTh 10th 10:15am Dance Talent ShowTh 10th 3:10pm Busking around The GroundsFr 11th Remembrance at War Memorial for Y4-6 (Y3/FY & KS1 in hall)Fr 11th 3:00pm The VoiceMo 14th 10:15am Teachers’ Got TalentMo 14th PUPILS' CHARITY FUND RAISING FAYRE 2:00pm - 4:15pmTu 15th Longcroft Showcase Hull City Hall 7pm Th 17th Full Governing Body Meeting 6pm Fr 18th 2:30 pm Operation Christmas Child - Shoebox assemblyMo 28th 5pm Charity Fund Raising Winners ConcertWe 23rd Staff and Governors Standards NightTh 24th 12 noon Thanksgiving Dinner Fr 25th No Further After School Hall Clubs until JanuaryMo 28th 5pm Charity Fund Raising Winners ConcertTh 29th Decoration DayWe 30th St. Andrew's Day & Dinner We 30th 6pm FOMS Christmas Decorations making in the HallWe 30th St. Andrew's Day & Dinner

DecemberTh 1st CHARITY DISCO 3:30pm – 4:30 pm FY KS1Fr 2nd 10:00am Christmas Tree AssemblySu 4th 11am – 2pm FOMS Christmas Fayre incl. ChoirMo 5th Thailand's National Holiday: Kings Birthday Lunch Tu 6th PM Toddlers’ Party We 7th 9:15 am Y2 / Y3 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTIONWe 7th 1:15pm Recorder Players Rehearsal for Minster We 7th 2:30pm Choir Rehearsal for Minster Th 8th 9:15 am Y2 / Y3 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION Th 8th CHARITY DISCO 3:30pm – 5pm KS2Fr 9th 9am rehearsal Morning for OrchestraFr 9th 2:30pm Orchestra Festival of Christmas Music to P/C preceeded by

FOMS refreshmentsMo 12th Y1/Y2 Christmas PartyMo 12th 7pm KS2 Christmas Festival Y4 to Y6 incl. Choir (with Y3) & RecordersTu 13th Y3/Y4 Christmas Party NO TODDLERS We 14th 9:15am FY & Y1 Christmas Assembly We 14th 10:30am Music Service Woodwind Music ConcertWe 14th Y5/Y6 Christmas Party Th 15th 9:15am FY & Y1 Christmas Assembly Th 15th Pupils Christmas Dinner Th 15th Foundation Stage Christmas Party

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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.December

Th 15th AM Choir to Beverley Grange Fr 16th COME DRESSED AS YOU LIKE DAY for CHARITY Fr 16th 9:30 am FINAL ASSEMBLY Fr 16th 3:30 pm School Closes

JanuaryWe 4th Pupils return to school Mo 9th STAYING SAFE WEEK incl. E SafetyMo 9th Mid Year Reports published for English & MathsMo 9th 5 meals for £5We 25th Official Launch of International FestivalTh 26th Australia Day Fr 27th Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly at 10:15Sa 28th Chinese New Year: Year of the Rooster

FebruaryMo 6th Celebration of Queen's Accession to the throne. Mo 6th New Zealand Day LunchTu 14th Valentine's Day LunchTh 16th 5:30pm – 8:15pm International Evening: Fr 17th 3:30pm Break up for Half termMo 27th School ReopensMo 27th Fairtrade Fortnight to 12th March

MarchWe 1st St. David's Day & Dinner Fr 3rd Theatre Club AnnouncementMo 6th S.T.E.M Week Mo 6th Professor Brainstorm Mo 13th Commonwealth Day & Dinner Fr 17th St. Patrick's Day lunchTu 21st 1:15pm Preliminary Theatre Club Meeting We 22nd Deadline for all Derbyshire Medical and dietary formsFr 24th Comic ReliefSu 26th Mothers DayMo 27th 3:30pm Theatre Club Audition nightFr 31st Theatre Club Live Audition in Assembly

AprilMo 3rd 10am Create Easter Garden in AssemblyMo 3rd 3:30pm Consultation EveningTh 6th FOMS Easter Egg DrawTh 6th 3:30pm Consultation EveningFr 7th School closes for EasterMo 24th School Reopens for Summer TermMo 24th 5 Meals for £5Mo 24th Theatre Club recommencesTu 25th Italian Liberation Day LunchTu 25th Y3 Swimming Programme beginsSa 29th Japanese National Day Showa Day Lunch

MayMo 1st May Day Bank Holiday Tu 9th Europe Day Lunch8th - 12th Y6 SATS Mo 15th AM Class Photographs being taken TBCTu 23rd - Fr 26th ENVIRONMENT WEEK & Y6 RESIDENTIAL VISIT Fr 26th School Closes for Half Term

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Fr 2nd – 18th June ICC Cricket Champions Tournament in EnglandFr 2nd Coronation Day 63 Years todayMo 5th School Reopens

Tubs Complete for Judging.Theme is Tubs of Culture Celebrating Hull: UK City of Culture

Tu 6th Sweden National Day Lunch We 7th 7pm Meeting for Parents/Carers of children due to start school in

SEPTEMBER in the Hall Mo 12th Russian National Day Lunch Tu 13th Y2 Handball TournamentWe 14th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FYWe 14th 9am – 12 noon Y3/Y4 CRICKET TOURNAMENT We 14th 1pm to 3:30pm Y5/Y6 CRICKET TOURNAMENTTh 15th 4pm - 6 pm Induction Evening for new FYFr 16th Dinner Dates for Sept FY children to 23rd June at 11:30AMSu 18th Fathers DayWe 21st 6pm Full Governing Body MeetingTh 22nd 6pm Meeting for Parents/carers for the 2017 RESIDENTIAL VISIT Mo 26th Reports Published this week year group at a timeMo 26th Women’s World Cup Cricket in England to 23rd JulyTu 27th Toddlers Party and last session of the yearWe 28th Moleympics am KS2Th 29th Moleympics am KS1Fr 30th Sports Day ReserveFr 30th All Indoor After School Clubs Close tonight

June/July TBC 5:00pm - 9:00 pm EXHIBITION OF WORK EVENING / CULTURAL EVENING CELEBRATING HULL CITY OF CULTURE

JulyMo 3rd to Th 6th 9am Show Get In.

PARISH CENTRE CLOSED UNTIL FRI 14th JULYTu 4th - Fr 14th Festival of Summer Salads for dinner served in the AtriumTh 6th 3:30pm Theatre Club 1st Rehearsal on StageSa 8th 1PM TO 5PM Soloists rehearsal on stage Su 9th 1PM TO 5PM Dress Rehearsal for musical Tu 11th FY and Y1 Summer VisitsTu 11th 1:30pm Theatre Club Performance to School Y1 to Y6We 12th 7pm MUSICAL Th 13th 7pm MUSICALFr 14th 7pm MUSICAL Tu 18th 8:50am Special Assembly for sports awards We 19th 8:50am Special Assembly for end of year non sporting end of year

presentations;Fr 21st 9:00 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to KS1 & FY & Y3/Y4 Fr 21st 10:30 am LEAVERS CONCERT to Parents and Carers of Y6Fr 21st 12:00 noon LEAVERS Lunch Fr 21st 1:45 pm FINAL ASSEMBLY: Just presentations, The review of the

year, Behaviour Awards and goodbyes. Fr 21st 3:20pm Procession of Y6 pupils applauded out of the school by other

pupils.

Thursday 19th October 2017: HISTORY OF HULL FESTIVALDates are subject to alteration. Please check newsletters nearer the event in case of a change.

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DIARYPLEASE PIN THIS PAGE TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD NOTICEBOARD

THE DIARY FOR THE FULL YEAR IS PUBLISHED INSIDESeptemberFr 30th 12 noon Governor Visit Afternoon

OctoberMon 3rd 12 noon German National Day Lunch at Crofty’s Restaurant

4pm Girls Y5/6 Football Tournament at Longcroft5:30pm Governors’ Health & Safety & Premises Committee6:30pm Governors’ Finance & Personnel Committee

Tues 4th World Ballet Day4pm Y5/6 Tag Rugby Tournament at Beverley RUFC

Wed 5th Bike-ability Training commences for Y5 (see separate schedule)5pm Parish Centre Committee Meeting

Thurs 6th 12 noon Parent Governor Election Count1:15pm Mrs. Hulse/Henderson-Tucker’s Class Art visit to Beverley Grange4pm Phonics and Maths presentation for parents/carers of FoundationStage Children. Repeated at 5:30pm 3:15pm FOMS Second Hand Uniform Sale

Fri 7th 1:15pm Miss Johns’ Class Art visit to Beverley GrangeMon 10th 10:15am Harvest Festival

WORLD FOOD WEEK: Special Menus raising meals for the World Food Programme12 noon Harvest Mega Buffet at Crofty’s Restaurant6pm Governors’ Curriculum Committee

Tues 11th AM School photographer taking photos of individuals and sibling groups4:30pm - 7pm Family Photo Night

Wed 12th 3pm Y2 Harvest Market & Soup KitchenThurs 13th Y3 Roman Experience Day at Murton Park, York

3:15pm FOMS Foundation Year & KS1 Disco until 4:30pm (FY/KS1 Zumba Club in the FY Classroom)

Fri 14th 5:30pm Governors’ Salary Review Meeting3:30pm to 5:00pm FOMS KS2 Disco (KS2 Zumba Club in the FY Classroom)

Mon 17th Health Week3:40pm Parent/carers, Teacher & Pupil Consultation EveningAfternoon Tea Club in the Foundation Year

Wed 19th 9:15 am Y3/Y4 International Hockey Tournament1:15pm Y5/Y6 International Hockey Tournament

Thurs 20th Molescroft School Polling Station: Parish Council By Election: Lunch served from the Pupils’ Kitchen: No guests today.3:40pm Parent/carers, Teacher & Pupil Consultation EveningAfternoon Tea Club in the Foundation Year

Fri 21st 12 noon Trafalgar Day Lunch at Crofty’s Restaurant3:30pm School Closes for Half Term Break4:30pm All outdoor after school clubs close until 27th February 2017

Mo 31st 8:50am School reopens - This date may not correspond with neighbouring schools.

Yours sincerely

Michael LoncasterHead Teacher