15/11/13
BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
Autumn Term Issue 9
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
Ongoing ‘Rise and Shine’ Breakfast club fundraiser – Children’s Bicycle Raffle – 20p per ticket – tickets on sale in the office. This will be drawn on Thursday 19th December. 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.
Anti-bullying Week. Tuesday 19th November 2.30 Reception Teddy Praise Service at Christ the Servant Church. Dolphins Class Parents Open Evening.
Friday 22nd November – Change of Date Children’s disco for Reception upwards, at Christ the Servant Church, 6.45 – 8.45pm entrance fee £1.50, refreshments on sale. Saturday 23rd November 2-4pm Christmas Fair at Christ the Servant Church. Sunday 1st December 12.30 Christmas Bingo at Christ the Servant Church. Tuesday 3rd December 3.15 Christmas Gifts and Games Fair. Thursday 5th December 7.30 – 9.00 Bags2school collection day.
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk
Parking outside School In the interests of the safety of all of our children can I remind parents: Beechwood Court car park is for residents only. Access to Beechwood Court car park must be left unobstructed for residents and emergency vehicles, with a clear line of sight at all times. When dropping off and picking up from school parents should ensure children are supervised especially on the busy approach road and paths to school. If you are blocking access, a member of the Senior Leadership will confront you.
HELP!! Christmas Gift and Games Fair Tuesday 3rd December We do need your help to make this a success. We would be grateful for any suitable items for the raffle and would very much appreciate if you could send contributions into school for the following stalls:Gift stalls - any unwanted and unused gifts and gift bags you may have hidden away at home. Craft stall – are there any talented arts & crafts parents and friends who can donate items. Nearly new Toys - Games, toys, teddies, soft toys, jigsaws in good condition that your children have out grown. 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 class prize. Thank you. Dropping Children of at Foundation Stage In the foundation stage we would like to encourage the children to become more independent when coming into school in the mornings. Could you please drop your children at the door and a member of staff will ensure they hang up their coats and self-register. Thank you!! Santa Dash Fundraiser To raise funds for the new Free Breakfast Club Mrs Fendle (Admin) and Mr Fendle (CofG) will be taking part in this year’s Liverpool Santa Dash on 1st December. This is a 5k fun run starting at the Liver buildings. There is a sponsor form in the office if you would like to sponsor them. All sponsors will be much appreciated.
ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for week ending 8th November 2013. Congratulations to the Lions on achieving 99.3% st
1 2nd 2nd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Y6 – Lions Y2 - Squirrels Y4/5 – Dolphins R – Caterpillars Y3 - Penguins Y4/5 - Owls Y1/2 – Otters
99.3% 97.8% 97.8% 97.4% 96.7% 93.5% 93%
96.5% for whole school attendance
WELL DONE!!! The minimum acceptable attendance is 95%.
Please ensure your children are in school every day and on time. School starts at 8.55am. Football Report
School Clubs W/C 18/11/2013 Monday KS1 Multi Skills club 3.10 – 4.10 On
Tuesday
Explorers Club Lunchtime On KS2 Cricket 3.10 – 4.10 On KS1 Secret Agent club 3.10 – 4.00 On
Wednesday
On what was a very chilly Tuesday night, the Bishop Martin girl’s football team took part in the 7 a-side Girl’s Liverpool cup tournament at Glenburn against other Skelmersdale schools. The team played 5 hard-fought games against some very experienced teams, and although results went against them, they did us all proud with some fantastic performances. With excellent goals from Neve, Tanya and Louise, as well as a thunderous penalty from Neve, the girls came away with their heads held high. Well done Bishop Martin girls team!
Owls Cake and Craft Lunchtime ON Homework Drop-in club Lunchtime ON
WANTED Do you have any old clothes for years 3-6 year old? We are especially looking for knickers, underpants, tights and trousers to use in emergencies.
KS2 ALLSTARS Club 3.10 – 4.15 On
Thursday
KS2 Netball Club 3.10 – 4.00 ON
Friday KS2 Football Club Lunchtime On