Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• ISS - School Caterer - Supply Issues

  Thu 16 Sep 2021

  Please see letter from the school catering service,  who are experiencing supply issues, on our Newsletter page. This may have a knock on effect for our menu choices, e.g. today we offered pizzas rather than paninis but with the same toppings.

  We will always try and offer something that is as close to the original menu choice as possible. If your child does not like the replacement, they will always have an alternative option, including jacket potatoes or sandwiches each day. 

  Please be assured this is something beyond their control and due to wider global issues but that ISS are working hard to minimise disruption to our school menus.

   

• End of year letter

  Thu 22 Jul 2021 Caroline Butterworth

  Dear Parents, Carers and Friends of Flanshaw,

   

  I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your help, support and interest over this academic year. It hasn’t been an easy year for all of us, however you, as partners in the education of your children, have supported us through some challenging times.

   

  Despite the difficulties thrown at us by Covid-19, we continue to celebrate a successful year at Flanshaw JIN School, as we move steadily towards our goal of becoming an outstanding school!

   

  Exciting News!

  Over the holidays we are having some exciting projects occurring! Firstly, our EYFS will be receiving a gorgeous new outdoor area. We are also having a spectator’s area put onto the bottom playground to allow audiences to enjoy our sporting competitions. Our nursery will be having new flooring to ensure that it matches the neutral surroundings of the Reception classes. Some of our exterior walls will also be rendered to ensure that we have a smart and structurally sound entrance area.

   

  Staff Changes

   

  We say “Goodbye” to:

  Miss Shephard leaves to work at Featherstone JIN School, which is nearer her home.

  Miss Dinsdale leaves for a school in Leeds, to develop her professional practice.

  Mrs Barker, our Attendance Officer is leaving to enjoy some time with her family. 

  Mrs Richardson goes on maternity leave to have her baby!

  Mrs Dalwadi and Mrs Keany are leaving to take other posts within Wakefield- Good luck ladies!

   

  We say “Welcome” to:

  Mrs Curran who will be teaching in Nursery.

  Miss Ottewell who will be teaching in Reception.

  Mrs Foster who will be teaching in Year 2.

  Miss Dickinson who will be teaching in Year 5.

   

  Attendance

  Attendance as a whole school is 96% this year; we desperately need to reach our target of 97%. Please aim to book holidays in holiday time only; failure to do so has a profound effect, both on your child’s attainment and the school as a whole. With this in mind we will challenge absence (both due to holidays and illness) and push for at least 97% attendance for all of our children wherever possible.  We need your cooperation to achieve this; please support us to help our school reach this goal. Unless your ‘head is hanging off’, please have a good work ethic and come to school! 😊

   

  Follow Us!

  We know that you are proud to send your children to our school. Remember to follow our success on our fantastic school website: https://www.flanshawjin.co.uk. Plus our twitter account: @FlanshawJIN.

   

  The Future

  Next academic year we are continuing to aim to improve outcomes for our all of our children. We will be developing our maths curriculum to ensure that more of our children reach age related expectations and beyond. We will also continue to developing reading and writing skills across School. We will be continuing to plan a creative curriculum to ensure that your children experience some fantastic, exciting opportunities across their school year.

   

  Because of the lost learning through Covid-19, your children need your support more than ever next year. We are aiming to improve parental engagement and homework, as these are the areas from the parent questionnaire that you want us to address. At Flanshaw we are always on a journey to improve outcomes for our pupils and their families by working together to make a difference. Our Flanshaw family is strong because we share the same vision, high expectation and love for every member of the community.

   

  To conclude, I would like to thank all parents, carers and friends for the fantastic support they give their youngsters.  Your continued support, in hearing them read every day and ensuring homework is done, radically improves their outcomes.  It is without doubt the most powerful determiner of success at our school.

  Kindest regards

  Caroline Butterworth

  Headteacher

                                                   

• School Summer Holidays

  Wed 30 Jun 2021

  The last day at school this year is Friday 23/7/21. 

  School reopens to all pupils on Wednesday 8/9/2021 with Mon 6th and Tues 7th September as INSET days for staff training.

• Office Bubble Closed

  Wed 30 Jun 2021

  Our school office bubble has had to isolate this week due to contact with a positive person. Please can you avoid phoning or coming to reception with general queries where possible this week and instead try to catch staff at home time or on the playground. You can also email the office staff who are working from home: reception@flanshawjin.co.uk

• Half Term Holidays

  Sun 16 May 2021

  School breaks up for the half term holiday on Friday 28th May for 1 week, returning to school on Monday 7th June 2021.

• Y1 Bubble Closed w/c 03/05/21

  Tue 04 May 2021

  Unfortunately on Friday 30th May at 3:30pm, we were informed of a positive case of COVID within school. As a result, the Year 1 bubble was closed with immediate effect and all children and staff who have been in potential close contact have been notified and asked to isolate for a 10 day period. This self isolation ends at midnight on Saturday 8th May and all pupils and staff will return to school on Monday 10th May 2021.

  Remote learning will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday this week through Purplemash and zoom. If anyone needs to loan a computer device from school or order a FSM sandwich bag for your child (benefits related eligibility), please contact reception to organise collection or email: reception@flanshawjin.co.uk. 

   

   

• Parent Governor Vacancy

  Mon 12 Apr 2021

  A Parent Governor vacancy has arisen on our School Governing Body. See flier on our Governor's page inviting parents to become involved.

• World book Day

  Fri 26 Mar 2021
   Our World book day event raised £1,495. A Huge Thankyou to all who took part.

• Easter Holidays

  Thu 18 Mar 2021

  School breaks up for 2 weeks' holiday on Friday 26th March 2021 and reopens on Monday 12th April 2021.

  See the COVID-19 Update page for more information on free school meal provision during the holidays and more information on household testing.

• Free School Meal Voucher Update

  Tue 23 Feb 2021
  Vouchers for families entitled to free school meals that cannot currently attend school to access a meal have been ordered to cover the 2 week period up to the 8/3/2021. You should receive these tomorrow - please check your spam/junk folders too! If you have not received anything by Thursday lunchtime, please contact school so we can check for you.