BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
08/02/18
Spring Term Issue 5
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray
Whole School Trip to Chester Zoo
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk ATTENDANCE Attendance figures for week ending 2nd February 2018. Congratulations to the Owls on achieving 95.8%
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W/C 12 February
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Panto Week in Christ the Servant Church Tuesday 13th February
Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day Monday 19th February
Teachers2Parents FREE app has now been launched. You will be able to see our school messages, notices, term dates and updates. Please download the app www.teachers2parents.co.uk/pu blic/teachers/app_store.html.nc Please let us know what you think and if you would like to see anything else on the app.
95.8% 94% 93.5% 93.3% 91.3% 90.4% 89.3%
92.4% 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.
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Wednesday 14th February
School re-opens for all
Y2 - Owls Y3 - Giraffes Y6 – Lions R – Caterpillars Y5 – Tigers Y1 - Rabbits Y4 - Koalas
Viral Infections We are experiencing an increase in outbreaks of Viral infections. Please help us prevent more illness by washing your hands frequently using warm water and a liquid soap, especially after using the toilet and before eating or preparing foods. When you have washed your hands dry them thoroughly. If anyone is unfortunate enough to contract a viral infection please ensure persons are fit and well before returning to school.
Unwanted Uniform We are collecting any unwanted uniform in good condition to use in school for spares. Please pass these to the office if you have any. Thank you!
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Sumdog There is a school Sumdog competition for children in Y1-Y6 to take part in over half-term. All children have logins. If you are unsure of these, please ask your child's teacher for the details. Good luck everyone! Winners will be announced in Praise Assembly the first week back. www.sumdog.com.
First week after half term will be ‘Wonderfully Winter Olympics' Make your own snack Monday 'Winter Olympic Mess' During the week the children will take part in their own 'Mini Olympic Games' where prizes can be won. They will also have the opportunity to make lots of Winter Olympic crafts. On Friday we will be watching 'Cool Runnings'
Come along and join in the fun!!