BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
06/10/17
Autumn Term Issue 5
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary Friday 6th October Tonight 7.00pm Prize/Cash Bingo at Christ the Servant Church in aid of the Church Maintenance Fund
Monday 9th October 8.30am Family and individual photographs Friday 13th October Non-uniform day – Donations of sweets, chocolates etc W/C 16th October Notional Infection Prevention Week th
Thursday 19 October Infection Prevention & Control Day Monday 23rd October 6.00pm Governors Meeting Friday 20th October Children’s disco for Reception upwards, at Christ the Servant Church, 6.45 – 8.45pm entrance fee £1.50, refreshments on sale. Friday 27th October 3.10pm School closes for half term Monday 6th November 8.55am School re-opens to all. Tuesday 7th November Special Bonfire Menu £2.20 (if not on Free School Meals)
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Headteacher – Mrs A Gray Treat Raffle
Monday 9th October we are starting a treat raffle. Tickets are 20p each and the draw will take place on Friday 27th October 2017. A list of Prizes will be on next week’s newsletter. Good luck!
"I'm a Year 6 Get Me Out of Here” Last week Lions immersed themselves in their theme, "I'm a Year 6 Get Me Out of Here” by taking part in a series of Bush Tucker Trials. Y6 worked in two teams in the race to gain the most stars. The class' teamwork and encouragement for one another was fantastic!
Y6 Residential to Kingswood Our Lions were fantastic ambassadors for Bishop Martin. Their spirits were high and they tackled every challenge with utter confidence despite initial fears. On Wednesday, Y6 tackled indoor initiatives and Trail of Mystery and impressed the staff with their problem solving abilities. I think it is fair to say that the children had a good laugh at Mr McDonald, Miss McKnight and myself as we role played characters in the Trail of Mystery. The sun was shining out for us on Thursday morning and after a big breakfast, we headed up into the woods for problem solving and climbing. The class worked together to support each other as they took to the heights of the climbing wall. After lunch, was the most anticipated activity - raft building. I don't think any of us realised just how cold the water would be but it did not stop us from getting in on our rafts and finally jumping in. In the evening we made our way through the outdoor caves and tried our luck at creating rocket ships out of every day materials. When Friday morning came, we had mixed feelings. We had all had such a fantastic time and didn't want to leave yet we were looking forward to seeing our families and telling them about all our exciting activities. After another big breakfast we had our last two activities - Frisbee golf and bouldering. We thoroughly enjoyed these activities and thought it was a great way to round off the trip! Despite the two and a half hour delay of the coach, the children kept each other entertained by singing songs and playing games they had learnt on the residential. Year 6 Lions were an absolute credit to us all and we were so proud with how they managed with the delay.
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for week ending 29th September 2017. Congratulations to the Lions on achieving 98.3% 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
Y6 – Lions Y4 - Koalas R – Caterpillars Y5 – Tigers Y2 - Owls Y3 - Giraffes Y1 - Rabbits
98.3% 97.9% 95.6% 95.3% 95.2% 92.7% 89.2%
94.9% for whole school attendance The minimum acceptable attendance is 96%. If a child misses 8 days or more a year they will not achieve 96% this is reportable to Lancashire County Council and may result in a Penalty Notice being issued. Please ensure your children are in school every day and on time. School starts at 8.55am.
Newsflash It's going to be an exciting week in Join us for 'Despicable Week'. Make your own snack Monday will see the children making their own 'Despicable sandwiches' Throughout the week the children will make their own minion and learn how to use papier-mâché. To finish the week on 'Film night Friday' the children can relax with jelly and ice cream while watching Despicable Me.
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Friday 13 October is nonuniform day. Please send in donations of sweets, chocolate etc. Thank You!
School Clubs W/C 06/10/2017 Tuesday Y5/6 Basketball Club Mr Dawe 3.10 – 4.10 On Y5/6 Basketball Club Mr Dawe 3.10 – 4.10 On Wednesday KS2 Gymnastics Club WLSSP 3.10 – 4.10 On Thursday Y3/4 Football Club Miss Ashcroft 3.10 – 4.10 On KS2 Chess Club Mr McDonald 3.10 – 4.10 On Friday Y5/6 Football Club Miss Ashcroft 3.10 – 4.10 On