Weekly Update
A busy week in school with lots of sporting events surviving the unpredictable weather. Mr Jackson took children to several cricket events where the children represented Acklam Whin so well. Well done to the Year 6 girls who came fourth in their event and to the Year 4 boys who were runners up in the North Yorkshire finals. The Year 5/6 team also had a great day today being pipped at the post in the final – they got a very well-deserved silver metal! Many congratulations to you all!
Year 2 had a fun packed day at Preston Park and made the most of their activities even in the rain (see below).
A big well done to our Year 1 and Year 4 children who completed their Phonics and Multiplication Tables Checks this week; the children have been working so hard, and we are very proud of you.
Next Friday is our Chocolate Day where children are invited to come in non-uniform in exchange for bringing some chocolate or sweets products to use at our Summer Fayre on the 1st July.
Many thanks to everyone who has already completed our parent/carer survey. Just a reminder that if you would like to share your views, it is open until the 15th June.
Thank you for your ongoing support and have a lovely weekend.
Class Round Up
Read on to find out what some of our classes have been doing in their learning:
Year 1
Year 6
Attendance
It is so important that we see your children in school every day as any missed days means missed learning.
There are our attendance figures for this week:
Overall 95.6%
A big well done to Class 512 for winning attendance this week as well as Class R01, Class 103, Class 104, Class 205, Class 206, Class 308, Class 512 and Class 512 who all got over 96%.
Let’s keep this up and aim for even more children getting over 96% this term.
Reminders
Reminders
- Please can we remind all children and parents that bikes and scooters should not be ridden on the school playground. Please jump off your vehicle and push it along to avoid any accidents.
- Please can we remind you that children should be wearing black school shoes with their uniform on non-PE days. On PE days, only black or white trainers should be worn with their PE kit.
- Thank you to everyone who has named their child’s uniform; this really helps us to return any lost property to its rightful owner, and we would encourage all parents to make sure that uniform is named please.
Links to support our parents and children….
Pre Loved Uniform
Headstart
Headstart
We’re excited to bring you this week’s newsletter packed with a great range of wellbeing-focused content.
In our HeadStart Wellbeing section, we explore the importance of continuing to learn and how it supports our overall wellbeing.
We also celebrate the incredible work carried out during Mental Health Awareness Week, highlighting the powerful and valuable messages shared by our fantastic Head Starters throughout the campaign.
You’ll also find a special guest feature from Niamh, who is currently in her second year of university and completing her placement shadowing the HeadStart team.
…and much more inside!
Enjoy!
HeadStart Newsletter 18th May 2026
Lunch Menu Y1 – Y6
Lunch Menu EYFS
Action for Happiness
Wellbeing is so important in our day-to-day life. Use the ideas on the calendar to find ways of looking for what is good.
