Last week was Children in Need day. Our non-uniform day raised £62.80 (lower than normal perhaps because of the class trip happening on the same day) – thank you to all who contributed.
Attendance matters
- The national attendance rate for primary schools is 95.4% (that’s for Autumn 1 term).
- Our attendance rate is 94.5% (that’s up until 18 November).
Our attendance is lower than the national average. It’s also lower than it was at St James’ CE Primary last Autumn term.
Is my child too ill to attend school? It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school. Check the NHS website: Is my child too ill for school?
Thinking of a term-time holiday? 468 penalty notices for unauthorised absences have been issued in Leeds so far this year. Check out the legal consequences of term-time absences, from fines to court action.
Remember 100% in November!
We’ve one more week left of our attendance competition. Children with 100% attendance in November have the chance of winning one of four £25 Love2Shop vouchers – one for every phase in school. If your child attends every school day on time from 03 November to 28 November, their name will be added to the prize draw. We’ll select four lucky winners next Friday.
Applying for a Reception place?
The national closing date for Reception September 2026 applications is 15 January 2026.
Check out these frequently asked questions.
MindMate
On Wednesday, the MindMate Support Team held a workshop about supporting your child with anxiety.
There are three more support sessions coming up this year:
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Support your child’s mental wellbeing – Wednesday 11 February, 5pm to 6pm at Deighton Gates Primary School, Deighton Rd, Wetherby, LS22 7XL
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Support your child’s emotions – Wednesday 11 March, 5pm to 6pm at Bramham Primary School, Clifford Road, Bramham, LS23 6JQ
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Support your child with transition – Wednesday 24 June, 5pm to 6pm at our Sphere Federation sister school, St James’ CE Primary School, Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, LS22 6JS
Read more about the workshops.
Have a happy and healthy weekend.