Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9BN. Telephone: 01695 724730.
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr IJ McDonald
Headteacher Update for Parents/Carers 08/05/20 Dear Parents/Carers, Introduction I would like to thank you all for the wonderful messages we have received after the video from school staff was posted earlier this week to the school website. I was aware that lots of schools have produced videos and messages for their families across the country but I wanted to make sure our school (the best school!) produced something meaningful for the children and that was unique to Bishop Martin. The song ‘My Lighthouse’ is a popular Worship song among the children and the messages staff produced all reflected our Core school Values. Once again, a HUGE thank you for the wonderful messages we have received this week. We miss you all so much and can’t wait to get to the point where things can return to normal! Keeping in Touch We have made a real effort this week to reach out, via e-mail, to some of our families we haven’t had much contact with during this time. I have to say, some of the messages we have had back, sharing what your children have been doing, have just been so lovely to read!! Discussions around ‘Lockdown Easing’ Yesterday the Government reiterated the current lockdown procedures are in place for this weekend but did say there could be some changes on the way from next week. The Prime Minister is making another announcement to give more details on Sunday and from next week I expect to receive guidance from the Local Authority around any potential future phased or staggered reopening of schools. Until then I won’t be making any decisions as it just fuels rumour and that doesn’t help anyone. I will give more information about this to parents after we have received all the information from the Government following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Sunday. Free School Meals Update There has been a delay in the processing of vouchers this week (it wasn’t at the school end but seemed to be a hold up as Edenred processed the orders). As of yesterday (Thursday), all orders should have been processed and all families should be able to redeem their codes.