At Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation, our vision to Believe, Achieve and Inspire underpins everything we do. Our Community Give Back initiative reflects this vision by bringing people together to support one another and strengthen our wider school community.
In challenging times—particularly with the ongoing legacy of COVID-19 and rising living costs—the importance of connection, kindness, and mutual support has never been greater. By working collaboratively, we aim to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others, while building a caring, inclusive, and resilient community for all.
We are committed to helping our children understand the importance of giving back. Through hands-on experiences and community involvement, they develop empathy, compassion, and a strong sense of social responsibility. These values not only support their personal growth but also inspire them to make positive contributions—both now and in the future.
Community Give Back
Our community 'Lunch and board games' is going really well thanks to our community giving their time!
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It’s a real privilege to take an active part in the local May Day celebrations. Our Lord of the Dance and May Queen processed behind the band with our May Pole dancers.
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We were very lucky to have Seb from Harrogate Town Football Club’s community school in both schools teaching us new football skills!
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The power of pupil voice! Some of our amazing Year 4s planned, organised and ran their own cake stall to raise money for Comic Relief. They raised over £100 and should be very proud of themselves. We are – Community Give Back at it’s best!
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Jade and Diamond Class had a wonderful visit to the Nidderdale Museum. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers at the museum for making it possible!
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Thank you to all our volunteers who come to both our schools and listen to pupils read. Reading is so important for so many reasons - getting an extra opportunity is really valuable!
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One of our parents brought their pet lamb into school visit our pupils. Thank you for giving your time especially as you had been up all night lambing!
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Our Valentines disco was a huge success last night. The children loved dancing and playing together. The older children looked after our youngest children - they were all CHAMPS! Thank you to the newly formed PTA for putting this together- special thanks must go to Gwen.
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Thank you to Open the Book who come into school and allow our children to learn lessons from The Bible interactively.
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It is so wonderful that we have such talented and creative individuals at Glasshouses. Even better when a Pupil Parliament leader wants to run an Art club at lunchtime to help other pupils develop their creative flair. The club has become a regular part of our weekly routine and the children love creating something new each time!
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Thank you to Cath from Corn Close Therapy Farm who provided our Year 3 and Year 4 pupils the opportunity of learning key skills in an outdoor setting.
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Thank you to the representative from the local birding club, Nidderdale Birdwatchers, who visited the school to support the school in participating in the RSPB’s Big School Watch.
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Young Voice’s gives our children the opportunity to see and participate in live music. Thank you to our staff who worked beyond the end of the school day and to Mr Wilkinson who returned as a volunteer!
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Wow our school band have made fabulous progress this term. What a joy it is to hear them play. Thank you so much to our volunteers for giving their time to the children, it is very much appreciated. Giving the gift of music.
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All the staff were delighted when they were presented with pen holders for their lanyards that one creative student had made for us. Thank you!
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We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated staff, who generously gave their own time to support our Year 3 and Year 4 residential visit. Although sleep is often in short supply, it is always a joy to see the children learning, growing, and thriving in a completely different environment.
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The children enjoyed their Christmas Jumper Day whilst raising funds for Children in Need.
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Thank you to our parents who give their time to come into school as our mystery readers! Your gift helps our children to develop their love of reading.
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We were happy to see Road Safety Talks by Lauren Doherty BEM BCAv back at our school’s. Thank you for giving your time and sharing your story with us.
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A massive thank you to Stowe Family Law Giving Back Fund for their donation towards some new books for our library. It is very much appreciated
Thank you too to Miss Watts for putting us forward for the funding - it was so kind of you to think of us.
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What fabulous support in both our schools for our Macmillan Coffee fundraising event!
A huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated, baked, and bought delicious treats to support this wonderful cause. Your generosity and effort truly made the event a success.
We would also like to thank all those who attended — we hope you enjoyed the opportunity to relax, chat, and share a coffee together as a community.
Together, we are proud to have raised £177.42 for Macmillan Cancer Support — a fantastic achievement for such an important charity.
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A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful school community for supporting our uniform recycling initiative.
Your generosity helps ensure that all families have access to affordable school uniform, while also reducing unnecessary waste and protecting the environment.
Thank you for helping us make a difference together!
What can you do?
Whilst there are many acts of giving that are without costs, there are some that require funding. We want to work with local businesses to secure the finances required. An example of this would be our family breakfasts – an opportunity for families to enjoy a free meal together. This is a chance for our school community to come together, which increases the sense of belonging. We will work hard to create partnerships with like-minded businesses who want to support their community by giving back.
Do you have a business or work for a business that likes to support community projects? If so, please get in touch to see how you could work with us. We’d also like to hear from you if you have any ideas for future events. Most importantly, please come along and get involved.