This week I met my new friends in Early Years, and what a lovely bunch they are! I am so proud of the brilliant start they have made— settling into school, learning new routines and making lots of new friends. They were very gentle and kind when they met me, and I’m looking forward to spending lots more time with them.Bodhi 🐾
Probably as this newsletter is being sent out, the chaotic Cake Sale will be in full swing! Remember, it’s the turn of Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) to do theirs on 9th December. So, please bring your cakes to the office or give to your teacher and we’ll be selling from 3:15 in the Lower Hall. We need volunteers from those years to staff the stall, so please message Tamsin or email friendsoffishergateschool@email.com to volunteer. No nuts though, please, as we’re a nut-free school and please mark any allergens.
We had a productive AGM and planning meeting on 24th September. Minutes are available on request, but one important date for
your diary that we’ve now confirmed: Christmas Fair is Friday 4th December after school.
Finally, a big thank you to anyone who’s donated money to the QR codes that we put up on Global Night and around the school. We’re working with the school to get the money spent and benefitting your children. Thank you everyone for your continued energy and support.
The Friends of Fishergate Team
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6: You’ve got a week to buy those ingredients and make some lovely cakes for your cake sale next Friday (2nd Oct)! Please give them to your class teacher or the office on the day. We need volunteers from those years to sell them too, so if you’re hanging around with nowt to do, you will be roped in! Especially those dads… Early Years, Years 1&2: Please bring your cash and cards. We’ll have a card machine (£2 min spend for 4 cakes) but cash will be quicker. (50p per cake)
Volunteers needed for Halloween Disco and Pumpkin Parade (Fri 16th Oct). We need 4 people to set up, 18 to staff the EY/KS1 disco and 18 for the KS2 disco/take down. We cannot run the events for your children without volunteers. Please text Tamsin or email friendsoffishergateschool@gmail.com to sign up. Thank you,Tamsin (Chair of the Friends of Fishergate PTA)
Woof!
This week I have really enjoyed my lunchtime walks by the river with some of the Year 5 and 6 children. I love spending time with the children and listening to them tell me all about what they have been doing at school and at home. We even found lots of shiny conkers along the way—although apparently I’m not allowed to eat them! I’m already looking forward to our next adventure together. 🐾🍂Bodhi 🐶
Please see below the special menu we will be offering on Thursday 1st October!
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I will be using what they tell me to build a national picture of what matters to children today and to ensure their views are heard by Government.
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and can be accessed here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfutureDame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England
You can read more about The Big Future on the Children’s Commissioner’s website!
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Please find below the Autumn Clubs letter to parents.
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Click to download this year’s ‘Guide for Parents’ from the CYC website
Families of children in Year 6 – it is time to start thinking about applying for a secondary school place for September 2027!
Applications opened from the 12th September but there’s no advantage to applying early, so you have time to attend Open Evenings before making an application.
However, for the best chance of a place at your preferred school, you do need to ensure that you have applied, either online (and submitted your application), or by returning a Secondary Application Form by the national deadline of 31st October 2026.
