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Y6 families – have you remembered to apply?
The 31st October, which is the closing date for secondary school applications, is fast approaching! Have you remembered to complete and submit an application for your child’s secondary school place in September 2026?
Please note that applying early does not give any priority but to have the best chance of your application being successful, and getting a place at your choice of school, you should complete and submit your application by the deadline. Applications can still be made after this date, but may be looked at after other applications have been considered.
Click here to read more about how to apply for a secondary place.
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Letter to Parents & Carers 17/10/25
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Letter to Parents & Carers 10/10/25
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CYC Admissions Consultation for 2027-2028
This year’s Admissions Consultation is being held by City of York Council and involves a number of Academy Trusts with schools within the city. The consultation will run between 8th October and 21st November 2025. The consultation includes the admission policies…
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FoF News 10-10-25

Please stop by our uniform stall at 3.15pm on Monday 13th October. You can find us in the lower hall near the Y5/6 book fair. Uniform items are free, bring a bag and take as much as you like! Cash donations accepted, but not necessary.
**Donations Update**: collection bins are now located by the outdoor classroom for ease of use. Good-condition uniform items, school shoes and winter coats are being accepted.
Pumpkin Contest
We will be accepting decorated pumpkins at 8.30am on Friday 17th October. Entry is £1.00, cash only please. Be sure your child’s pumpkin is labelled underneath with their name and year group.
Halloween Disco
Volunteers needed! Without your help, events like this wouldn’t happen, so thank you! Please email friendsoffishergateschool@gmail.com if you can help at the first disco, the second disco, or both. Duties include door entry, selling glow sticks and monitoring spaces like the Quiet Room.
**Reminders**: £2.00 entry per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot allow entry of children from other schools, though siblings are welcome. Children are restricted from using smartphones at the disco.
Bake sale review
Monday’s bake sale raised a fantastic £72.20 and was beautifully stocked with loads of homemade goodies! Well done on the professional-looking bakes, Year 3/4 Families! Thank you to all who stopped by for a treat! Friends of Fishergate
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Letter to Parents & Carers 3/10/25
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Early Years ‘Show Rounds’
We have some dates booked in for ‘show rounds’ in our Early Years Unit for September 2026 new starters:
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Friday 17th October at 10am
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Tuesday 21st October at 5.30pm
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Tuesday 25th November at 1.30pm
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Tuesday 2nd December at 10am
If you have a child who will be starting in Reception in 2026, why not come and take a look – we’d love to meet you!
Click here to find out more about applying for a place at Fishergate Primary School.
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Letter to Parents & Carers 26/9/25
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Letter to Parents & Carers 19/9/25
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