BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
18/10/13
Autumn Term Issue 6
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
Sunday 20th October 1st Panto auditions at Christ the Servant Church. Wednesday 23rd October AM - Y1 to Y6 Cinema trip. Friday 25th October 3.10pm School closes for half term. Children’s disco for Reception upwards, at Christ the Servant Church, 6.45 – 8.45pm entrance fee £1.50, refreshments on sale. Monday 4th November INSET DAY – school closed to children. Tuesday 5th November 8.55am School re-opens to all. Thursday 7th November Free dinner day – all children. Friday 8th November Non-uniform day – Bring a donation of sweets or chocolate. Monday 11th November 2.45 Parents Evening. W/C 18th November Bring a bottle week – bring a full bottle of shampoo, pop, laundry softener etc. and your child will receive a raffle ticket to win a prize. rd
Saturday 23 November 2-4pm Christmas Fair at Christ the Servant Church. st
Sunday 1 December 12.30 Christmas Bingo at Christ the Servant Church.
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray Y1-Y6 Cinema Trip Wednesday 23rd October
Letters for this year’s cinema trip have been sent out this week. Please make sure you send in both the consent form and payment of £4 by Monday 21st October. Payments in to School Please my we remind parents that all money should be in envelopes clearly marked with child’s name, amount and what it is for. As you can appreciate it is difficult for staff to keep track of all money passed at the start of the day. Money pockets are available to buy in the office only 10 for 30p or 50 for £1.50. SCHOOL NURSE Our school nurse, Leanda Ponsonby is based at Birleywood Health Centre. She can offer advice and support for any medical/health issues that may be concerning you about your child. You can call 588460 or email at leanda.ponsonby@lancashirecare.nhs.uk
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ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for week ending 11th October 2013.
School Clubs
Congratulations to the Caterpillars on achieving 98.6%
W/C 21/10/2013
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
R – Caterpillars Y4/5 - Owls Y4/5 – Dolphins Y1/2 – Otters Y6 – Lions Y3 - Penguins Y2 - Squirrels
98.6% 98.2% 97.9% 97.7% 96.8% 96.7% 92.5%
96.9% for whole school attendance
Monday Chess Club Lunchtime On KS1 Multi Skills 3.10 – 4.10 On
Tuesday
WELL DONE!!!
KS2 Gymnastics 3.10 – 4.10 On
The minimum acceptable attendance is 95%.
Wednesday
Please ensure your children are in school every day and on time. School starts at 8.55am. APPLYING FOR SCHOOL PLACES FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 Are you struggling to apply for a primary and/or secondary place for your child on the Lancashire website? We can help… We have set up a lap top in the main reception for parents to apply on line using their own email address with help from the office staff if needed. Please contact Mrs Fendle in the office on 01695 724730 to organise a time slot for yourself. If you would rather apply using a paper application forms these are now available in the main reception. The Church of England Primary applications are also available in the main reception for anyone applying online.
Owls Cake and Craft Lunchtime CANCELLED
Thursday
KS2 Netball Club 3.10 – 4.00 CANCELLED
Friday KS2 Football Club Lunchtime On KS2 ALLSTARS Club 3.10 – 4.15 On