07/11/14
BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
Autumn Term Issue 8
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray White Moss Landfill Public Hearing
Dates for Your Diary
Sunday 9th November 10.00 Remembrance Sunday service at Christ the Servant Church – Poppies on sale in the schools main entrance. Monday 10th November 2.00 School Closes early 2.30 Parents open day. th
Friday 14 November Lancashire Sumdog Competition starts Friday 28th November ‘Wear Something Colourful’ day Friday 19th December ‘Wear Something Colourful’ day 1.30pm School closes for Christmas Holidays Monday 5th January School re-opens for all
Sumdog Competition All classes have been entered into the Sumdog Lancashire Maths Contest which will take place from 14th November to 20th November. As well as being able to take part at home, the computer suite will be open at lunchtimes during the contest if children which to take part during school time. Please see your child’s class teacher if your child is unsure of their password. Good luck everyone!
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Before Half-term a very brave group of Year Six children went to speak at the Public Hearing for the proposed extension to the Whitemoss Landfill site. The pupils felt passionately about this subject and were given the incredible opportunity to actively engage in the political process. They spoke on behalf of the school community and a copy of the speech is below for you to read. They were incredible ambassadors, not just for the school but for the entire youth of Skelmersdale and we should be proud of them! Hello, We are here representing the children of Bishop Martin. We are opposed to the Whitemoss Landfill extension proposal as we believe we should all have a safe future. We are very proud to have been brought up by our parents and our school not to litter; to protect animals and to look after our environment, but then you are proposing to dump this hazardous waste on our doorsteps. Surely this is not protecting the children, adults and animals in Skelmersdale? I’m sure you are aware that a lot of sporting events take place around that area. Some of us play football near there each week. Would these need to be cancelled? Would it be safe for us? Is this promoting a healthy lifestyle amongst young people? What gives someone the right to endanger the lives of the people living in Skelmersdale? I want the local area that my family and friends live in to be as safe and healthy as possible for generations to come. If this goes ahead it will destroy Skelmersdale. We urge you – help keep Skelmersdale green! Thank you for listening.
School Clubs W/C 10/11/2014 Monday
Wednesday
Mathemagician Club Lunchtime On
KS2 Basketball Lunchtime On
Tuesday
Thursday
KS2 Explorers Club Lunchtime On
French Club 12.30 – 1.10 On
Owls Craft Club Lunchtime On
KS1 Multi Skills Club 3.10 – 4.10 On
Y1&2 Football 3.10 – 4.10 On
Y5/6 Football 3.10 – 4.10 On
Wednesday
Friday
Y1/2 Story Time Lunchtime On
Y1/2 Story Time Lunchtime On
Y3/4 Homework Club Lunchtime On
Y1/2 Homework Club Lunchtime On
Petition against Closing Glenburn Lancashire County Council is in consultation with Glenburn Sports College to close the school. As it is the only High school within Skelmersdale New Town, parents of Glenburn have got together to fight against closure. If you would like to sign a petition please call in to our school office to sign the paper copy.