CHAPS
The school is thankful for a committed ‘Friends of the school’ fundraising group CHAPS (Chapel Haddlesey Adults & Parents Society) who work hard to organise social events for our families and raise monies for the school. Every year we have a well-attended Summer Fayre and Christmas Fayre, and other events which have included a summer disco for the children, family quiz night and family camp night on the school field.
The committee meet every half-term to discuss future events and all parents, grandparents and friends of the school are welcome to attend.
Minutes from the most recent meetings are attached below.
The photos show the family camp night and the Summer Fayre, which were both well attended by our families and community members.
At Easter, CHAPS organise a family night in the community hall. This year, the Magic Hatter entertained around 90 children and adults with his magic show and CHAPS organised a supper. Thanks to everyone who attended, the feedback was really positive.
The Christmas Fayre was a great success, with lots of families commenting on the festive atmosphere around school. Over £1000 was raised which was a brilliant result for our small school.
Twice a year, CHAPS arrange a Bag2School collection whereby unwanted clothes are donated in exchange for cash for the school.
The 2017 Camp Night saw 21 families pitching a tent on the school field and enjoying an evening of games, campfire and a BBQ.
Chatatots
We have strong links with Chatatots, a pre-school Parent & Toddler Group that meet weekly, term time only, on a Thursday from 9.15am to 10.45am in the Community Church Hall, adjacent to the school. Each term, we invite the parents and toddlers into school to take part in activities. The poster below has more information about the sessions.
In the Summer term, the children visited school to take part in some gardening with Mrs Hall. They also joined us for our Teddy Bear’s Picnic lunch on the school field.
Chatatots children are invited to come across to school each week to borrow a school library book. Mrs Mason, a grandparent helper, and our school librarian, help the families choose a book and encourage each child to find their own library card and issue the book themselves with our electronic scanner.
In spring 2016, Chatatots were awarded a grant from the Stronger Communities Funding Programme from NYCC to fund new tables, chairs and other new play equipment.
Rev Anna visited Chatatots at Easter to tell a simplified version of the Easter story. The children loved singing along with her guitar and waved palm leaves too.
In April, the families were invited to help our children plant the plug plants we were growing for our bedding plant sale and continuing the gardening theme, Mrs Hall invited the children to visit Class 1 and plant a pea or a courgette seed in a pot to take away and nurture at home. The morning ended with milk and a snack, a play outside with our EYFS children and a story in the sun. Have a look at the photo from Mrs Purdy showing keen gardener Annabel watering her seeds from Mrs Hall.
Church
St John the Baptist Church serves West Haddlesey, Chapel Haddlesey, Temple Hirst, Hirst Courtney and West Bank and we currently have services here every Sunday at 11.00am except the first Sunday of the month. The service on the second Sunday is an All Age Service for the whole family.
If you would like to have your baby or child baptised/christened or if you would like to get married, this is your Parish Church.
We also have a small Chapel in Temple Hirst where we have a service on the first Sunday of the month at 2.15pm. On fifth Sundays, we have Messy Church Services for all ages in different locations across the Benefice. You can find out more by looking at www.achurchnearyou.org
Reverend Anna Burr has been the Priest in Charge of St John’s as well as the churches in Hambleton and Birkin since April 2011. She and her husband Alister are Foundation Governors of our school.
Doorstep Green
Chapel Haddlesey Doorstep Green is a shared community area in Chapel Haddlesey for recreational use by adults and children of our villages.
The funding came from the Countryside Agency (50%), now known as Natural England, and the remainder was from the Landfill Tax and a small amount was raised by the Doorstep Green committee. The Parish Council share the running costs of the site with the Doorstep Green committee and this is usually around £1400 per year.
Fundraising events have included a Winter Ball at Darrington, a Northern Soul night in Chapel Haddlesey Community Hall and a Halloween party. Events are held on Doorstep Green each year including a Party in the Park in the summer and Christmas Carols around the tree.
The children of the school often walk down to the area to enjoy some fresh air and explore the wildlife. There is a pond, picnic tables, a climbing wall and willow tunnels for all to enjoy.
The Doorstep Green committee have recently purchased a marquee which is available for hire for private functions. Please contact school on 01757 270282 to receive contact details of the committee members.
Church Community Hall
Our Church Community Hall – We are fortunate to have the use of a hall, adjacent to the school, for indoor PE and school events. The hall is managed by the Chapel Haddlesey Parochial Church Council and was built in 2006, thanks to local fundraising and a grant from NYCC.
The hall is available for bookings for classes, events and parties by contacting Val Brunyard on 01757 228171.
High Schools
Over the past few years, our children have continued their studies at secondary level at Carlton Holy Family School, Snaith High School or Brayton High School. Parents are informed about high school open evenings for prospective families in the Autumn Term. Before making the transition, the Year 7 coordinator visits the school to chat to the children about transition and share key information with them. In July pupils have the opportunity to spend an induction day to meet other local pupils who will be making the transition with them.
e-mail: info@braytonhigh.org.uk
Brayton High School Doncaster Road Selby North Yorkshire
YO8 9QS.
Telephone: 01757 707731.
Fax: 01757 213389
e-mail: admin@holyfamilycarlton.org
Longhedge Lane, Carlton, North Yorkshire,
DN14 9NS
Telephone: 01405 860276
Fax: 01405 863611
e-mail: office@thesnaithschool.org.uk
Pontefract Road
Snaith
Goole
DN14 9LB
Telephone: 01405 860327
Fax: 01405 862748
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Our History
We are proud of the history of our school, which is over 140 years old. The school opened in 1875 on this site and has educated the children in our villages, seeing generations of families attend the school.
Here is the story of Erin and Ella’s family history at our school.
Look at these old photos, kindly brought in by Susan Walker. Do you have any of our school this old?
