08/09/17
BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
Autumn Term Issue 1
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
Friday 8th September - Tonight 7.00pm Prize/Cash Bingo at Christ the Servant Church in aid of the Church Maintenance Fund Monday 11th September Whole Class Photographs 3.20pm – Y1 Rabbits parents welcome meeting 6.00pm Governors Meeting Tuesday 12th September 3.20pm – Y3 Giraffes parents welcome meeting Wednesday 13th September 3.20pm – Y5 Tigers parents welcome meeting Thursday 14th September 3.20pm – Y2 Owls parents welcome meeting Friday 15th September 3.20pm – Y4 Koalas parents welcome meeting Tuesday 19th September Y5 at Lathom High – lunch provided Wednesday 27th to 29th September Y6 Residential Trip Monday 9th October Family and individual photographs Monday 23rd October 6.00pm Governors Meeting Friday 27th October 3.10pm School closes for half term Monday 6th November 8.55am School re-opens to all.
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk
Dear Parents, It has, as ever been wonderful to welcome the children back to school this week looking so smart in their new uniforms – we have really missed them! Despite the variable weather, we have had a very good and sunny start to our new school year with the children settling well and a lovely calm atmosphere throughout the school with children working hard but happily. The teachers have also all been working hard over the summer planning lots of interesting and exciting lessons and activities. You will be given a preview of these in your class meetings with the teachers this week and next. If you want any more information about what the children are learning check out the class pages on our website: www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk Behaviour on the playground and around school has been excellent, with lots of examples every day of the children and staff living our school values of Kindness, Respect, Friendship, Love, Trust and Fellowship. Our values underpin everything we do and are a strong element in making Bishop Martin such a happy place to be. Our results last year again place Bishop Martin amongst the top performing schools in the area and perhaps as a result we are receiving a lot of requests for places and have been happy to welcome quite a few new starters to school. All the staff have been so proud of how kind and friendly our children have been in helping them settle in. In order to achieve these amazing results it is really important that all children are in school on time every day. Our whole school attendance was quite poor last year so we will be having a big push this year on improving. I hope we can rely on your support in encouraging your children. If you need any help or support from us please speak to Miss McKnight, our Learning Mentor On behalf of all the staff I would like to say a huge thank you for the many generous gifts you gave us at the end of the school year. It is our privilege to teach your children but it is always nice to be appreciated and we do love chocolate! Thank you for all your support. WELCOME BACK!!! Mrs Gray - Headteacher Daily Snack Y1 – Y6 Children are able to order toast or fruit for their break. The cost is 20p for a slice of toast or 20p for a bag of fruit. This is payable in class on either a daily or weekly basis. Nursery and Reception snack is £1 per week payable to the staff in the unit.
Universal Free School Meals All children in Reception to Year 2 are entitled to universal free school meals. Over the next week Jayne our cook will be giving samples to infant children on packed lunches to encourage them to try school lunches.
Free School Meals Apply now you may be entitled If you are not already in receipt of free school meals and think you may be entitled to them, you need to apply now, please contact LCC on 01772 531 809. Reminder: Y3 to Y6 Dinner Money School meals are £2.20 per day – £11.00 per week. This is payable at the office on Monday mornings.