Welcome to the October newsletter, and I hope that you are all looking forward to the half term break.

NEW STARTER PHOTOGRAPHS

The Knaresborough Post photographer took the photograph of our Primary and Secondary September new starters. We hope this will be in the Knaresborough Post on Friday 23rd October.

FOOTBALL TRAINING

One of our parents has advised us of a football training session for disabled children and adults, each Saturday from 2.00-3.00pm at Thorpe Willoughby Sports Club near Selby. Everyone is welcome, more details can be obtained from John on 07736693976

STUDENT UPDATE FORM

Please return the student update form to update the school records with any amendments to contact details etc.

SCHOOL LUNCH

It is National School Meals Week from 9th November. All pupils have had the opportunity to vote for their favourite meal, and our cook will make every effort to include these meals in her menu during this week. Please encourage your child to try a school meal this week.

HERO DAY FRI 2ND OCT

Our Hero Day Coffee Morning was a fantastic success, and we raised a magnificent £650. This will be shared between our Mettupalayam Charity and school funds. MANY THANKS to all parents who contributed baking and prizes.

MORRISONS VOUCHERS

We have registered again for the Morrisons ‘Let’s Grow’ campaign, so please collect vouchers if you shop at Morrisons and forward them to school. THANKS

‘COMMUNITY MATTERS’ – WAITROSE HARROGATE

The Forest School is very fortunate to have been nominated by Waitrose Station Parade, Harrogate, as one of 3 charities to receive a donation during November. If you shop in Waitrose (your purchase can be for ANY amount) you will be offered a token, which you place in ‘The Forest School’ collecting box in the store, and we will be awarded a donation on the number of ‘tokens’ we receive. If you are able to support this, we would be very grateful.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH – KNARESBOROUGH

Pupils from our Primary department visited Holy Trinity Church in Knaresborough to view the Magnificent Miniatures exhibition. We made a thank you card for inviting us, and in light of this the church awarded us a £50 prize.

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STRUGGLING WITH DENTAL CARE?

I have received a letter of introduction from Carlton House Dental Care who are able to offer new children NHS appointments. They can be contacted on 01423 862178, 56 High Street, Knaresborough HG5 OEA.

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY EVENTS

10th Nov – 9.30-3.00 – 1 day Help! in Halifax

25th Nov – Meeting your child’s sensory needs - Bradford

9th Dec – 10.30 – 2.30 – Common toileting difficulties in children with autism - Bradford

details from Jan Fuller 0191 5680732

Places for parents and carers are FREE

YOGA

Yorkshire Yoga and Therapy Centre are offering Yoga for Teens and Children. There are Free pilot classes from 3rd November – 15th December. There is a dedicated class for Teens with Learning Disabilities each Tuesday from 4.30-5.30. Please contact 01423 864343 if you are interested. www.yorkshireyoga.co.uk

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Oh yes – its here again! Our Christmas Fair will be held on Friday 27th November. We plan to hold a raffle, tombola, and have a toy and book stall. If you are planning a clear out over the half term break, we would appreciate any books and toys in good condition, along with any prizes. Thank you once again.

PURPLE PATCH ARTS

Purple Patch Arts are running a workshop during half term for people aged 14 and over. The workshops include drama, dance, music and poems. The cost is £60 for 3 days. Please phone Gilly on 07590 909071 for more details or email gilly.purplepatcharts@googlemail.com.

These are held at Friends Meeting House, Queen Parade, Harrogate.

RESIDENTIAL VISITS REMINDER

Please note the following dates for payments for the secondary residential visits next year. If you are paying in 20 instalments, weekly payments are due:-

19th October, 2nd November and 9th November

If you are paying in 7 instalments – the next payments are due on :-

9th November and 30th November.

If you have any queries, or concerns regarding these payments, please contact Mrs Lee in the school office.

POPPIES

Week commencing 2nd November, Poppies will be on sale in school for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Please send a donation if you wish to purchase a poppy.

MONICA UDEN

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.