As is the case across all primary schools at this time of year, our Year 6 children sat their National SATS tests during the week beginning 13^th May. I believe that our children at Everton Primary School are to be judged on far more than a few tests in Year 6. Our children show the ‘EverTen Characteristics of Learning’ every day of every year; they make us proud every single day! No test can ever measure their progress as fabulous little human beings over their time with us, or the wonderful people that attendees of Everton Primary School become. We are privileged to work with these superstars every day!

This last month all children have taken part in creating artwork and painting their hobbies on large pebbles for the ‘Everton Church Arts & Crafts Exhibition’ taking place on 25^th and 26^th May. The choir always sang on the 23^rd May ‘Sing Into Spring’ event at the Village Hall. We really enjoy taking part in these community events and we are proud to be part of Everton village life. The PTA also organised a Quiz Night to raise funds by inviting stakeholders of school and the community, thank you to all those who organised and supported this event. Thank you also to the Everton Garden Holders, who kindly donated proceeds of their plant sale raffle to fund the school garden and put towards our new building: Fundraiser by Everton Primary School Parent, Teachers And Friends Association : Everton Primary School Building Project Fundraiser (gofundme.com)

As part of our ongoing support of children’s reading and wellbeing and investment in their cultural capital, we were fortunate to welcome Luke Staton, a local author and motivational speaker, into school and speak to our Key Stage 2 children. Each child was gifted his new book ‘Credo’ which he signed for them too. The football team also took part in Doncaster Rovers’ ‘Play on the Pitch Tournament’. The team got to do a workshop, stadium tour and have lunch in the stands before reaching the quarter finals of the tournament, losing narrowly to the eventual winners. Recently, our Class 3 children went on a Chesterfield Canal trip. This enabled them to experience a ride upon a canal boat, learn the history of the canal and its uses, as well as learn about the history of Retford. Thank you to the Canal and River Trust and Bassetlaw Museum for this experience.

We currently have child places available in Nursery and Reception. If you, or anyone you know, would like to visit our lovely school then please feel free to contact me via Mrs Keely Bailey in the school office on 01777 817350 or email: office@everton.notts.sch.uk

Best wishes,

Andrew Green

Headteacher