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November 17, 2023

Children in Need

Following our school disco lat night, the school council had the ingenious idea for children to dress down in PJ’s or comfy clothes in aid of Children in Needs this year.  They also held a bake sale at morning break.  Tockwith Primary raised an incredible £369 from both the dress down and cake sale –...
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November 17, 2023

PTFA Autumn Disco

Last night we held our Autumn PTFA disco.  The school hall was turned into a dance floor through some epic lighting and cool decor.  Playlists were created from songs chosen by the children and snacks were ready to be handed out to hungry children!  The party started at 3pm with Reception and KS1 children with...
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November 14, 2023

Diversity Role Model Training

Last week we had a visit from Diversity Role Models. Diversity Role Models is a registered charity with over 11 years’ experience supporting over 677 schools to embed empathy in the next generation and create an inclusive education system in which every young person can be themselves and thrive. Their pupil workshops aim to educate young...
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November 14, 2023

Tockwith Primary on Look North!

Last week we were lucky enough to have Amy Garcia from Look North come to Tockwith Primary to try being a Teaching Assistant for the morning as part of the BBC Children in Need Job Swap.  Amy arrived bright and early and after a school assembly, she went straight into class and helped the children...
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October 26, 2023

Y5 Trip to Pontefract Racecourse

Year 5 were invited to work with the “Racing to School Education Programme” this week.  They  travelled to Pontefract Racecourse where they looked at how Maths, Science and Literacy is used within the world or Horse Racing.  The activities included weight measurements, planning a diet, writing a race card and timetabling. Unfortunately due to the...
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October 23, 2023

Y1 Reading In School

Following Friday’s Reading in School session, it was brilliant to see so many parents / carers of children in year 1 come into school to see their child in class having a phonics session.  Miss Kilvington and Miss Bernard led sessions explaining how phonics is taught in school and tips on how you can support...
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October 20, 2023

Reading in School

We were delighted to open up our school this morning to parent and carers of children in Reception and years 2-6.  Adults visited their child(ren’s) classes to observe and experience a guided reading session.  The children engaged with their parents/carers during the session and were able to get a real feel for how children read...
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October 13, 2023

Y6 Residential

What a week our Y6 children have had!!  On Monday they travelled to Humphrey Head in Cumbria to start their residential adventure.  After making their beds and getting settled, the children took part in an orienteering activity before tea and a night walk on the first day.  Day 2 started with a delicious breakfast followed...
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October 13, 2023

KS2 Cross Country

Yesterday Miss Stanton took 31 children to Sherburn High School for a cross country competition.  Children in Y3/4 had to run around the (very large) field twice, and children in Y5/6 ran around two and a half times.  It’s very tricky to pace yourself in an event like this but our children were superb –...
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October 10, 2023

World Mental Health Day

Today, 10th October 2023, is World Mental Health Day. It is a day to talk about mental health and to show everyone that mental health matters. It is also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through.  Mrs Williamson held an assembly yesterday afternoon...
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