HT News 15-3-25

Attendance Updates

The spring has brought better attendance to Northstead and we continue to have a more positive attendance. Average of the year is just above 94%. Our aim as a community has to be to continue to raise this higher towards the national average for attendance which is 94.8% for primary schools.

Punctuality Letters

This week, families may have received a letter in regards to punctuality. These have been sent to any family where their child has been late to school (after the gates have closed) on more than 10 occasions this year. We appreciate that some families may have circumstances where punctuality can be a challenge, especially on a morning. We will continue to monitor lateness. Lateness to school means children miss the important start to the day.

Newspaper Reports

We’ve had a number of reports in the Scarborough Evening News recently. Please check them out here.

https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/education/northstead-cp-school-in-the-national-league-kids-cup-5027331

https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/community/stone-age-spectacular-5011853

https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/community/victorian-schooling-for-northstead-pupils-5018987

Assessments

Well done to the majority of children who have completed their assessment point 2 these past few weeks. Always giving their all and always trying to be the best that they can be. Assessments help to inform teaching and learning and ensure children make excellent progress at all times of the year.

Parent / Teacher Meetings

It was great to see so many Y6 parents and carers at their meetings this week. A reminder to EYFS, Y1 and Y5 parents to book their slot. A reminder was sent from school cloud. If you have any issues with the system, please call school reception to give you any assistance or to book a slot.

Friends of Northstead Events

As well as the school fair, FONS are looking to organise an Easter Quiz and Bingo event, as well as a colour run. Watch out for information coming home soon.

Want to help our community? Please volunteer a few hours for FONS. They do an amazing job but always need new volunteers to ensure every event runs as smoothly and safely as possible. Contact Mr Hopper for details if interested.

Easter Egg Competition

We invite entries for this creative and exciting annual competition. Last year, we received nearly 200 entries!

Entries to be brought into school on Friday 25th April please.

INSET Days (Training Days) – Reminder for 2025-20206

These will take place on:

Monday September 1st 2025

Wednesday October 22nd 2025

Thursday October 23rd 2025

Friday October 24th 2025

Monday 20th July 2026

Staffing News…

This week, we bid a fond farewell to Amy Owens who worked for our community as a cleaner. We thank Amy for her time with us.

Next week, we welcome Mrs Katy Clubley (Assistant Headteacher) back from maternity leave.