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Early Years, News, Year 1&2, Year 3&4, Year 5&6

The Big Future – Children’s Commissioner for England Survey

The Big Future is asking children and young people about their lives, their experiences and their hopes for the future.

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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News, Parent Partnership, Year 5&6

Secondary School Applications and Open Evenings

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.

Click here for information about the Open Evenings planned at York secondary schools, and to find out how and when to apply to a Year 7 school place for your child.

Early Years, Music News, News, Parent Partnership, Year 1&2, Year 3&4, Year 5&6

Instrument Lessons (2026-2027)

The following teachers offer instrumental lessons at Fishergate:

Go to: www.yorkmusiced.org.uk to explore options and join the waiting list. Joining the waiting list is simply the first step in arranging lessons. Places may be available straight away and the team will contact you with the next steps.

If your child is interested in learning another instrument not listed above, please contact the office and let us know.

Early Years, News, Parent Partnership

Early Years ‘Show Rounds’ for September 2027 Starters

We have some dates booked in for ‘show rounds’ in our Early Years Unit for September 2027 new starters:

  • Tuesday 20th October at 10:30am
  • Wednesday 25th November at 5pm
  • Tuesday 1st December at 1:30pm 

If you have a child who will be starting in Reception in 2027, 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.

Bodhi, News

International Dog of Mystery?

Woof! This week I visited Ms Craggs’ class because the country they are learning about for Global Week is Canada. Did you know that Labradors originally come from Canada? Who knew—I’m practically an international expert! The children made some fabulous Labrador-inspired corner bookmarks, and I was very impressed. They looked just like me! 🐾Bodhi 🐶

 

Friends of Fishergate, News, Parent Partnership

FoF Update: Cake Stalls, AGM & Easyfundraising

With school back in full swing, we’re preparing for our next few events. This year, we’ve changed the cake sale day from Monday back to Friday, as although on Mondays we had a lot of people baking over the weekend, we didn’t seem to have as many buyers or volunteers, as there was maybe a clash with after-school clubs. Also, we’ll be doing two bigger sales per half-term by batching up year groups. So, on 2nd Oct (KS2) and 9th Oct (EY/KS1), please bring your cakes, cards and cash!

Friends’ AGM is on Thursday 24th September at 6.30 – 8pm at The Middle Bottle Shop and Bar, Fulford Road. Everyone is welcome – and I do mean that sincerely! – as we plan for the next year’s events, fundraising and spending.

Finally, please do remember that you can raise £££ for our school without so much as leaving your sofa.

Download the easyfundraising app, choose ‘Fishergate Primary School Friends – York’ and every time you buy something online from a ‘partner’ shop, a % of that transaction value is donated by the shop to us. It doesn’t cost you anything. Note: the App is better than registering with the website as it proactively alerts you better, so you don’t have to do anything different when you shop online. Tamsin and the Friends of Fishergate Team