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Today, the whole school dressed in red, white and blue in honour of King Charles III’s coronation. This historic occasion was marked by a Coronation picnic prepared by the chefs at school and included coronation chicken sandwiches and King Charles’ Coronation quiche. Shortly before lunch Beatrix and Arthur from Year 2 helped to plant an oak tree on the school grounds. They were also joined by Hannah and Alexander from St Peter’s 8-13 and Toby, Martha and Beth from St Peter’s 13-18 (coincidentally all pupils involved in the tree planting were pupils who had all attended St Peter’s 2-8). This short film describes the Coronation of King Charles III to a younger audience. I hope you all enjoy watching the Coronation tomorrow morning and make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend.

In assembly on Monday Mrs Hayden led the school singing the Coronation song ‘Sing for the King. It was also great to present School Council badges with Mrs Franey and award the House captain badges to our new House Captains Rosamund Goldie, Matilda Nellist and Novem Li.

On Thursday our Year 3 children went on their much anticipated residential visit to Newby Wiske Hall near Thirsk. They have thoroughly enjoyed the many activities on offer including, climbing, zipwire, survival, aeroball to name a few. However, I always feel the most valuable part of a trip

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such as this is the opportunity to spend time away from home and school with friends in the year group and gain a little independence. Children often return will a newfound confidence that may not have been so apparent before they left. I know they have all returned with huge smiles on their faces, and judging from the excitable conversation I have just overheard it is clear they have had a wonderful time. I am sure they will sleep well tonight. My huge thanks to Miss Murray, Miss Collins, Mrs Salisbury, Mrs Hayden, Ms Dodds, Mr Lomax and Mr Maycock for giving up their time and supporting the children over the past two days. I have no doubt they have also returned a little tried and they too will sleep well this evening!

On Wednesday, there was a St Peter’s 2-8 friends meeting and it was great to reflect on the events that the group had organised so far this academic year. It was also an opportunity to discuss plans for events in the near future for both parents and for children. The two main events are the Charity Ball and Cliffest which I am very much looking forward to. My huge thanks to the Friends of 2-8 who have organised leaver’s hoodies for the Year 3 children, many of whom have enjoyed wearing these on their residential (particular thanks must go to Mrs Dryden for organising these). The Friends have also contributed to the purchase of balance bikes for Nursery and Reception, and they are providing House T-shirts for sports days and all inter house sporting events plus a donation towards some new playground equipment.

The Friends work incredibly hard and everyone is welcome to become part of the group, look out for dates of future meetings in the newsletter if you would like to attend. The Friends are also hosting a parents and children get together for the Reception cohort 2023/24 on Sunday 14th May (24pm), further details are included later in the newsletter.

On Wednesday 2P visited Edward the Confessor as part of their work for Musical connections. Musical Connections run participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated, and vulnerable people in care and community settings across York. This is such a special charity for the children to engage with. It was great to hear how brilliant the children were, singing beautifully and having animated conversations with the residents. Well done to all of 2P, Mrs Morrison, (who has been covering for Miss Platts this week while she recovers from a bug), Mrs Brunton and Mrs Hayden for organising the trip.

Following the devastating earthquakes that hit Syria, at the beginning of February, Edward, Elizabeth, Raif, Luna, Teddy and James from St Peter 2-8 and 8-13 held a sponsored sleep out (supported by their grown -ups) on 22nd April in aid of the DEC Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal. The event coincided with National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. Well done to all involved this is a fabulous initiative.

Our friends and neighbours at York Cricket Club invite any budding cricketers to join them at Cricket Allstars and further details can be found with the following link York Cricket Club Allstars

Just a reminder that due to the bank holiday weekend there is no swimming for Reception tomorrow morning. Have a lovely coronation weekend.

Newsletter

26

Friday 5th May 2023

DIARY FOR WEEK COMMENCING

8th May 2023

SCHOOL CLOSED - NO CLUBS

School Council

Year 1 Lexia

Year 1 Ball Skills

Year 2 & 3 European Culture

Year 2 Cricket*

Year 2 Cookery

Year 3IT

Year 1 Football*

Year 2 STEM

Year 2 Tag Rugby

Year 3 Swimming

Year 3 Tennis*

Year 2 & 3 Dance Club*

Year 1 Construction

Year 1 Yoga* (TBC)

Year 1 Cricket*

Year 2 & 3 Choir

Year 1 Board Games

Year 1 Let’s get Moving

Year 2 Tennis*

Year 2 Art

Year 3 Athletics

Year 3 Environment F

Year 1 Wellbeing Outdoors

Year 1 Street Dance*

Year 2 Football*

Year 2 Bat & Ball Skills

Year 3 Board Games

Year 2 & 3 Film

Year 3 Cricket*