BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
25/10/13
Autumn Term Issue 7
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
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Friday 25 October TONIGHT Children’s disco for Reception upwards, at Christ the Servant Church, 6.45 – 8.45pm entrance fee £1.50, refreshments on sale. Sunday 20th October 2pm - 2nd Panto auditions at Christ the Servant Church. th
Monday 4 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. th
Monday 11 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. Sunday 1st December 12.30 Christmas Bingo at Christ the Servant Church.
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray
Exciting News!! We have been very lucky to be awarded funds to construct a new Infant entrance at the front of the building near to the bike shed. The building work will not only provide an improved, secure, safe and modern entrance to the infants but there will be a new infant library and SEN meeting room constructed within this area to improve the educational facilities for the children. Low level fencing will be erected between the bike shed and the new entrance to encourage children, parents and visitors coming into school to use the pedestrian pathways rather than the road for safety reasons. The building work will be starting over the October half term break and is likely to continue for an estimated 5 week period. Every effort will be made to keep the disruption to minimum, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this building work may cause. We will keep you all updated as the work progresses. Y1-Y6 Cinema Trip Wednesday 23rd October The children all enjoyed their visit to Cineworld cinema in St Helens this week, as part of National Schools Film Week. The film (Monsters University) had strong messages about friendship and teamwork. Thank you to the parent volunteers and staff who accompanied the children on their visit. 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
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for week ending 18th October 2013.
School Clubs
Congratulations to the Lions on achieving 97.9%
W/C 04/11/2013
1st 2nd 2nd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Y6 – Lions R – Caterpillars Y4/5 – Dolphins Y1/2 – Otters Y3 - Penguins Y2 - Squirrels Y4/5 - Owls
97.9% 97.6% 97.6% 97.4% 97.3% 96.8% 96.7%
Wednesday Owls Cake and Craft Lunchtime ON
Thursday
WELL DONE!!!
KS2 Netball Club 3.10 – 4.00 ON
The minimum acceptable attendance is 95%.
Friday
97.3% for whole school attendance
Please ensure your children are in school every day and on time. School starts at 8.55am.
School Photographs Please send your photograph orders into school no later than Tuesday 5th November 2013 4pm. Cash is accepted please ensure the right change is in the envelope.
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.
KS2 Football Club Lunchtime On KS2 ALLSTARS Club 3.10 – 4.15 On 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.