This week has seen the sun come out, the children enjoy the outdoor spaces and a focus on Autism Awareness. We have held several assemblies this week to discuss how we are all the same and all different. Each and every one of us is unique in our own amazing way. We have shared several stories, as well as finding out a little more about Autism, in the build up the the amazing event that Matthew organised for today. You can find out more about Autism in the short video below:
School life
Here is just a snippet of what you have all been getting up to this week:
Reception have been finding out about farming in the past, and this week we made butter by hand. We have also been planting beans and onions in the outside area and the children have been very interested in the class tadpoles.
This week all children in KS2 created messages of hope for elderly people in our community. The messages will be delivered by Morrisons Community Champion to local nursing homes and bungalows.
It was great to see all the children taking part in the run organised by Matthew. We have been talking about Autism throughout the week and this was a great way to end the week. Well done to Matthew and Miss Weatherhead for organising the day.
In total, so far, Matthew and the school community have raised over £2,000 for the Daisy Chain Project.
A big well done to Matthew and thank you for all your support!
Competition time
On 28th April we will be joining a live Zoom with Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok. In collaboration with this there is a chance to win an original pair of trainers. Details are below:
Star/Writer/ Mathematician of the week
Local elections 6th May
School is to be used for the election of a Councillor for Hutton Ward. The Nursery room will be used, as it usually is, with it being secure from the rest of school. The room will also be thoroughly fogged after use to ensure a thorough clean.
Nursery will still be open for children, they will be using another part of school for the day.
There will be a slightly different pick up at the end of the day and there will be more staff members around to ensure that we continue to make the site as safe as possible.
The school gates will be closed throughout the day for access to the car park, so if you require access to the car park, please phone on the day and let us know and we can make sure that you can access like you normally would (eg blue badge or alternative arrangements). This is to ensure we do not have anyone else driving around the school site.
OPAL
As you may have seen on the Twitter and Facebook pages, we have continued to be outside and explore our amazing grounds throughout the week. We continue to develop the areas and look forward to some bigger changes to the grounds happening around half term.
Today saw the arrival of what will be our outside library, somewhere children can go to choose some books and find a quiet spot and enjoy the story. Watch this area develop over the coming months.
Thank you for your support and all the donations you are sending in.
Covid
If you are self isolating or have tested positive please contact us via the e-mail address: covid@galleyhillprimary.co.uk
Local news
FoodStop is our foodbank
We provide food parcels to those in need with recipients receiving on average 3 parcels of food with about a week’s provisions in each parcel. The parcels will contain fresh items, store cupboard basics, plus toiletries and household essentials.
We recognise many people they have low reserves and when a crisis period occurs they feel they don’t have anyone to turn to for help with their immediate needs. We are blessed that our community has rallied round to provide us with stocks to distribute to families and individuals who are struggling.
Clients for FoodStop are referred to us by a variety of organisations and agencies - GPs, the Job Centre, the Council’s Homeless Team, CAB, Mind, the Social Fund, Schools and other organisations.
FoodStop is supported entirely through donations from individuals, supermarkets and other local organisations. We have been very grateful, over the years, when we have received items from the Harvest Festivals held at the schools.
FoodStop is currently running from 10.30am until 12.30pm at Guisborough Methodist Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays but we also provide parcels outside these times in emergencies. For emergency parcels people can contact the staff on these numbers: Shona – 07890228851; Joanna – 07936316216; or Juanita – 07936316217.
Hopefully we can work together to provide support for families in need.
Yours faithfully, Shona, Joanna, Juanita and Sam
wraparound
If you require wraparound provision please email wraparound@galleyhillprimary.co.uk to book your place for breakfast and afterschool provision.
Finally
Have a fantastic weekend, take care and stay safe,
Mr Anthony McGeeney