
July 2010
Well, another school year is almost over! Let’s hope we have
some good weather over the summer holidays, so that the children
return to school in September refreshed and happy.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre will be holding a family fun day on
31 July at Carlton Miniott near Thirsk. Various activities are on
offer including archery, canoeing, kayaking, climbing wall, zip
wire bouncy castle etc. The event starts at 10am and costs £20
per family of 2 adults and 2 children, £25 per family of 2
adults and 3 children. There will be a snack bar on site, but feel
free to take a packed lunch. You will also need a towel and a change
of clothes.
YOUTHABILITY CLUB
The youthability club runs every Tuesday during term time, from
6pm to 7.30pm, at Chain Lane Community Centre on Chain Lane in Knaresborough.
Children from 11 to 19 years are welcome to attend, please contact
Pat
Taylor on 07792 009864 for more information.
ACORNS
Acorns is a new group in Ripon made up of parents of children and
young people with special needs. For more information please contact
Martin Smith on 07876 714702
AARDVARK ANIMATION
Little Ribston Village Hall is hosting two 1-day summer workshops
on July 26th and August 3rd, from 10am till 3pm. The workshops cover
all the skills needed to create your very own Wallace and Gromit,
Ooglies or Lego animation. Open to children between 9 and 13 years,
and the cost is £25 per day. Children should bring along a
packed lunch and lots of ideas
NUZZLETS
Nuzzlets is a local animal sanctuary that some of our younger children
visit during school time. They welcome visits by families during
school holidays by prior arrangement. If you would like more information
please see the website www.nuzzlets.org.uk. To book a visit you
can email info@nuzzlets.org.uk
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BECKWITHSHAW SAINTS JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
The club is looking for new girls and boys to play football. They
practice on the Stray in Harrogate every Saturday morning between
9am and 11am. For more information contact Kathryn.macgregor@hotmail.co.uk
or look at their Facebook page Beckwithshaw Saints Junior Football
Club.
SCHOOL LUNCHES
A decision is to be made on 23rd July regarding the cost of school
lunches from September. We will endeavour to text parents on 1st
September with any further information we receive from North Yorkshire
County Caterers.
SPORTSABILITY EVENT
Ripon Leisure Centre is hosting a range of activities including
kurling, boccia, cycling, football and badminton. The event is between
10am and 2pm on 31st July. Open to disabled people aged 14 upwards,
activities are free though there will be a small charge for refreshments.
SNIP’N’HIP @ WINKIES
Winkies playcentre in Starbeck has its own hairdressing salon within
the building. The resident stylist, Julie Sangster, has over 10
years salon experience, and experience of working with children
with special needs. Julie understands how daunting a trip to the
hairdressers can be for some children. If you would like more information
please call Julie at Winkies on 01423 886886.
Winkies is also holding various special days and events including
Sunshine Days Special, Summer Fun Fundraising, creativity days etc.
Please call 01423 886886 for more information.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2nd September 2010 – School reopens for the autumn term
21st October 2010 – break up for half term
1st November 2010 – school reopens
16th December 2010 – break up for the Christmas holiday
The following days are training days when the school is open for
staff but NOT students
1st September 2010
22nd October 2010
17th December 2010
Wishing you all a very happy holiday!
JANE SIMPSON
ACTING HEADTEACHER
Your support for your son/daughter’s education is crucial
to their progress and wellbeing. Please tell us if there are any
adjustments we need to help you support them, for example: letters
in large font; letters in different languages, wheelchair access,
explaining things over the phone or a discussion with a colleague
of the same gender.
Your support for your son/daughter’s education is crucial
to their progress and wellbeing. Please tell us if there are any
adjustments we need to help you support them, for example: letters
in large font; letters in different languages, wheelchair access,
explaining things over the phone or a discussion with a colleague
of the same gender.
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