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

• Author, Grant Koper, visiting school

  Tue 23 Jan 2018

  Author, Grant Koper, will be visiting the school on 8th February to read his new book ‘The Day Granny’s Knickers Blew Away!’. A funny and whimsical tale, with colourful illustrations and original characters, this book is a great way to encourage children to read.  There will also be an opportunity for children to buy a copy (signed by the author) too... more details to follow via ParentMail & the children's bags!

• Fish & Chip Quiz

  Mon 22 Jan 2018
  

• Key Stage 1 Mini Athletics – postponed

  Thu 18 Jan 2018

  Key Stage 1 Mini Athletics – postponed

  Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our planned KS1 Athletics Club will be postponed until later in the year. We are really sorry for letting you and the children down at this late stage.

• Young Voices Concert

  Tue 16 Jan 2018

  Our Choir will be leaving school at 11:30 today to travel to Sheffield Arena to rehearse along with thousands of other children for tonight's performance. We hope to be able to keep you up-to-date with rehearsals and the performance during the course of the day through our Twitter page (@ClaypolePrimary).

   

  We have 2 tickets for the concert  tonight.  If you're interested in purchasing the ticket, please contact our school office as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

   

   

• KS1 (Year 2) SATs information/expectation meeting

  Mon 08 Jan 2018

  On Thursday 11th January (5pm at school), we are hosting an informative presentation about KS1 SATs.

   

  You have probably heard that the children will be sitting a Key Stage 1 test during the month of May. This evening, Mrs Lile will provide an overview of the Key Stage 1 tests, give you an opportunity to see some material from previous years so that you can see what the expectation is for children at the end of Year 2… and also suggest ways in which you can support your little learner at home and explain why they shouldn't be worried about them (the resounding advice is for parents to remain calm as your anxiety could be passed onto your child).

   

  The tests will take place during the month of May for all Year 2 pupils in England (there are no fixed dates) and they cover three curriculum areas: Maths, Reading and GAPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) or SPAG.

  It's probably fair to say that the GAPS test is the most controversial. It was withdrawn in 2016 after it was mistakenly published on the Gov.uk website prior to the testing period and will be optional for schools to take. We want the children to sit the GAPS test.

   

  The tests will be in your child's usual classroom, with their usual teachers, in small groups or sometimes as a whole class… there's a chance your child might not even realise they're doing a test at all. After it's all over, the tests will be marked in school and at the end of the term, you'll be informed of the results.

   

  Hopefully by the end of this evening you’ll be reassured and even more aware of the expectation for children in Year 2.

   

  The tests are intended to be as informal as can be. You may well ask why bother having them at all? The answer is about measuring learner progress both individually and at school level. To measure progress, schools need a before and after measurement and that's where the Key Stage 1 and 2 tests come in.

   

  They will eventually allow the department of education to rank primary schools in terms of the "progress value" they have provided pupils. I say "eventually" because it will be five years before the current year 2 pupils get their Key Stage 2 test. You may be interested to know that out of 301 Lincolnshire schools, we are ranked 22^nd – that’s well within the top 20% of schools.

• Admissions information for children starting school in 2018.

  Thu 04 Jan 2018

  Lincolnshire parents can apply for a place now for the 2018 Reception intake for children born between 1^st September 2013 and 31^st August 2014. Visits to the school can be arrange through the school office (01636 626 268 or enquires@claypole.lincs.sch.uk). The ‘Lincolnshire School Guide’ and the ‘Going to Primary School in Lincolnshire’ books are available on our website.

   

  The preferred method for applying for a Reception place is online. You can also apply by telephoning the Customer Service Centre on 01522 782030. Alternatively you can request a paper application using the same number. A link to the online application is available on our website (menu: key information…admissions). Oversubscription tends not to be a problem with our school and we have never turned away a child due to start with us in reception.

   

  You can apply for up to three state schools, in or out of county on your application. We strongly advise you to name three schools on your application as we cannot guarantee a place at your most preferred school. If you do not live in Lincolnshire you must apply through your home local authority. You can name Lincolnshire schools on this application.

   

  The closing date for applications is 12 noon, 15 January 2018.