As we come to the end of a remarkable school year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the collective efforts that have made this year a success. Our school community has shown resilience, adaptability, and unwavering support throughout the year, and it is with great pleasure that I reflect on the accomplishments and highlights of the past months.
Academic success
Our children have demonstrated hard work and effort, and have been rewarded with the progress they have made as a result. From completing standardised tests to creative projects, the dedication to academic excellence has been evident.
Extracurricular activities
This year, we have seen remarkable participation in sports, arts, music, and various clubs. Our children have showcased their talents in numerous events, and, more importantly, have learnt valuable life skills such as teamwork, leadership and perseverance.
Community engagement
Ordsall Primary School has continued to strengthen its ties with the local community through various initiatives and projects. Whether it was raising incredible amounts of money for charities such as Dancing for Downs, or working with local business and professionals to provide experiences, our children have demonstrated a strong sense of civic responsibility.
Staff dedication
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated teachers and staff. Their commitment to nurturing and guiding our children, especially during challenging times, has been instrumental in creating a positive and enriching learning environment. They really do want your child to ‘be the best that they can be’!
Parental support
The support and involvement of parents and carers have been invaluable. Your active participation in school activities and constant encouragement have greatly contributed to our children’s success and wellbeing.
Looking ahead
As we look forward to the next academic year, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. We will continue to strive for excellence in all areas, focusing on developing our teaching methods, holistic development, specialist provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as our sporting opportunities.
Farewell to leaving staff and children
It is also a time to bid farewell to those who are leaving us this year. To our Year 6 children moving on to secondary school, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Remember, you will always be a part of our Ordsall family. To the staff members who are moving on to new adventures, we thank you for your invaluable contributions and wish you success in your future pursuits.
Summer holidays
As we enter the summer holidays, I encourage everyone to take this time to relax, rejuvenate, and spend quality time with loved ones. For our children, I hope you continue to explore, read, and stay curious over the holidays.
Finally, I want to express my deepest appreciation to each member of our school community. You have invited and welcomed me in to your precious school community, and for that I am truly thankful.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer break.
Congratulations to all the children that were rewarded for their contributions to their team winning the end of year team points reward trip to Bridlington. The children in Saturn in Phase 2 and Neptune in Phase 3 were treated to a day out at the seaside, including a fish and chips dinner and lots of fun and activities on the beach.
Also, well done to the children that received either a Gold, Silver or Bronze award for their achievements over the year. They each received either a £10 wonderland book voucher, an ‘Aloha’ themed party, a trip to King’s Park, a visit to a local eatery, or a combination of them depending on the award they received.
Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored and raised money for our recent fundraising event DANCING FOR DOWNS.
We are proud to announce that we raised a fantastic £4,472.37.
We are so proud of all the children and know that the money raised will be extremely beneficial to the charity.
Thank you for your continuous support.
This week saw the remaining of our Sports Days taking place, after Nursery and Reception's successful events last week. Due to the increasing size of the school, we decided to host Sports Days for Years 1 and 2, Years 3 and 4, and Years 5 and 6, to ensure the field does not become overcrowded and the children can participate as much as possible.
Each of the events were well attended and the 'finals' races definitely brought some tension and excitement!
Thank you for your ongoing support and a big thank you to the staff for their hard work and organisation to make them possible.
Some of our Phase 3 children were lucky enough to visit the stadium of Leicester Tigers and take part in their Tag Rugby Summer Sports Series. The children had an excellent afternoon and showcased lots of high-quality ball handling and passing skills. Well done everyone!
Also this week, our boys football team took part in the Parry Cup final at Worksop Town's ground against Norbridge Primary Academy. On a gloriously sunny afternoon, the boys representing Ordsall Primary School played extremely well and showed lots of energy, skill and determination. Unfortunately, despite having opportunities to win the game, the boys ended up on the wrong side of a 1-0 result. Unlucky boys - keep your heads held high for the performance you all gave!
This week, we have had the lovely people from Sheffield University that deliver the Maker School programme in school to showcase this to some of the children and deliver some training to staff. We are in the process of developing this in school to deliver ready for September. Further information about the Maker School programme can be found here.
I would also like to give a huge congratulations to the children in Years 1 and 2 and that took part in the Phonics Screening Check this week. From speaking with the class teachers, I know the children showed great determination and resilience and approached the check with enthusiasm - well done children!
Lastly, I was lucky enough to accompany some of our Year 5 children to a cricket festival at Blyth Cricket Club on Monday. The children showed some great catching, bowling and batting skills and had a fantastic day!
Welcome back to the last term of the 2023/24 academic year, and what a term we have in store!
As always, the last term is a busy one. We have Sports Days fast approaching, end of year records of achievement to look forward to, as well as end of year discos and transition events happening. You will be kept updated with all of these via letters as the term goes on, so please keep an eye out for these.
Here is to a wonderful summer term!
What a (busy) half term we have had! Once again, the children have shown themselves to be hard working and resilient, whether that is through the work they have done in the classroom, taking part in extracurricular activities or the various sport events we have been involved with.
The Year 3 showcase was a huge success this week and the children did themselves proud, particularly with their singing. Thank you for your attendance and supporting with this.
Some of our Year 2 children are taking part in a multi-skills festival at Retford Oaks Academy today. They looked super smart in their sports kit when leaving school this morning, and they are being accompanied by some of our Year 6 sport leaders.
Lastly, I hope you all have a wonderful break over the half term, and I look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday 4th June.
To all of our year 6 children; congratulations on completing your SATs this week! We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for the hard work, determination, and resilience you have shown.
You have tackled everything with courage and confidence, demonstrating your knowledge and skills in English and maths. Your dedication and commitment to doing your best have not gone unnoticed.
To celebrate your accomplishments, not only during this week but throughout your time at Ordsall Primary School, we have organised a special end-of-week celebration which will involve a number of fun inflatables. This is a time for you to enjoy some well-deserved fun with your friends and teachers. It will be an afternoon filled with laughter, joy, and pride as we come together to celebrate your hard work and success.
Remember, completing the SATs is a significant milestone, but it is just one step on your journey. You have shown that you are capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving great things, and we know that you will continue to shine bright in all that you do.
Once again, congratulations on completing your SATs, Year 6! We look forward to celebrating with you on this afternoon!