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Fishergate is Famous!

As you may already know, Y3/4 children in Miss Teale and Mrs Ekers’ class have a link with Willow House through the Musical Connections project. Every term we take part in a music workshop with residents from Willow House care home around a topic we are covering in school. This intergenerational work has shown to have real benefits for both children and residents.

Have you ever wondered how you can get a sneaky peak of what we do in our sessions? Well, now you can! This video features children from Fishergate and other York schools taking part in workshops and talks about the benefits for everybody involved in intergenerational work through the Musical Connections project.  We would love it if you took a look at our fantastic children in action!

If you would like to find out more about the Musical Connections project, please visit their website.

Champions of Change Success!

In July the Champions of Change team came second in a Primary Schools Windfall competition organised by York Rotary Club. The group had to come up with a project which would benefit all pupils at Fishergate. The project, which they are…

Such talented artists!

The children in Mrs Engleman’s watercolours club have produced some beautiful artwork, and we thought we would share their latest pieces with you.  Click on a picture to enlarge it!

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Choir rehearsal times

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We are very busy at choir at the moment and need all the rehearsal time we can get for all our festive performances!  Choir will therefore run until 4.30 on Wednesday 30th November and Wednesday 7th December instead of the usual 4.15 finish.  Please note there will be NO choir on Wednesday 14th December due to Carols By Candlelight which starts at 6pm and all children will be expected to attend.

Many thanks,

Miss Teale

Starting School in September 2017?

Applications are open for children to start full-time school in the EYFS in September 2017!

Your child will usually start primary or infant school in the September of the school year they turn 5 – so if your child’s 5th birthday is between 1/9/17 and 31/8/18 you can apply for a place in reception for September 2017.  You should apply by 15 January.  For more details, why not have a look at our page all about admission arrangements?

If you have an enquiry about a part-time place for your child in the Early Years unit, please contact Mrs Deighton in the school office.

Children in Need Day

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Click on the picture to visit the Children in Need website!

This year the school council would like you to dress up in spots/zig zags/stripes/patterns for Children in Need. There are Pudsey prizes to be won for the most creative costumes.

Please bring in a £1 donation on Friday 18th November for Children in Need.

The Book Fair is coming back!

2016-11-08-16-41-44The Book Fair is coming! You have probably already seen the posters around school, advertising the Book Fair which opens next Wednesday 16th November. 2016-11-08-16-41-51

To ensure the Book Fair doesn’t get too crowded, each phase has been allocated a day:

  • EYFS – Wednesday 16th
  • KS1 – Thursday 17th
  • KS2 – Friday 18th
  • Everyone – Monday 21st

The Fair runs from 3.15-3.45 in the lower hall. Come and have a look! You might find some great Christmas presents!