18th October 2019

www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk

BISHOP MARTIN NEWS Headteacher – Mr IJ McDonald Tel No. 01695 724730

Autumn Term 1 To find out what else you are missing come and join the fun!

Mon -Fri 3.10 to 4.45pm or 3.10 to 5.45pm

We had a wonderful time exploring our sensory farm this term.

Pizza Thursdays!

See office for details.

Follow us on Twitter @SkemBishopM and check out our website www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk for lots more!

POPPY APPEAL Various items are available from the Main Office

We are collecting new pairs of socks to help the homeless.

Please send them to school w/c 28th Oct to 1st Nov

PARENTS’ EVENING Monday 11th November 3.30—6.30pm You can book online from w/c 28th October If you are unable to book your appointment online, please call into the office and we will book it for you.

This half term the following pupils have received awards.

Headteacher Award

Deputy Headteacher Award

Lena Szymanska Dalia Colestean John Stelfox

Poppy Simpson

Dominic Cooney

Gabriel Ferreira

Heidi Rogers Macauley Williams

Good to be Green Draw

Phoebe Baines Lucas Chadwick Assistant Headteacher Award

Skyla Amor

STAR AWARD Darcy Castley Kaden Charnock-Kirby George Alcock Barlow Alix Newell Harriett Fendle Grace Ajwang Ketlina Krumkalne Kitija Ivanova Jayden-Ross Irwing Bonnie Williams Quinn Sophie Lackland Lewis Bass Steisija Hasana Jason Lackland Faith Dunbar Olivier Szuster Tillie-Rose Boardman Brandon Dunn Lucie Jones Maci-Louise Treanor Alicia Stocks Ollie Sanders Amiya Murphy Everleigh Budgen Joel-Che Riley Freya L'Abert Bonnie Leather Grace Maddocks Jack Pinder Deniss Kohovs Logan Roberts Amelia Hindley Declan Price Kaifa Moore Ethan Murray John Stelfox Inayah Moore Azims Alims Ahmads Grace Ives Dalia Colestean Aidan Gerrard Caleb Williams Quinn Valters Jekabsons Macey Irwing

Mihai-Florin Popescu Bonnie Leather George Alcock Barlow Mia Swainson

(The winners receive a free session in our 3.15 Club)

Riley Rimmer Indiana Cooper Lucas Chadwick

RESPECT AWARD Robson Mercer Louie Poulton Freddie Hallam Sydne Jones Dylan Price Poppy Simpson Elliot Blackwell-Price Paulie Pittman Bear John Fields Mia Swainson Codi Kelly Sofia Zoykova Ruby Haughton Junior Kent Olivia Blackwell-Price Phoebe Fendle Lucas Chadwick Thomas Benson Ally Gillespie Amelia Murphy Steven Hall Libby Baines

Chloe Rochester Dominic Cooney Luke Smaje Bonnie-Mae Trevett Isaac Ajwang Aleksandrs Safonovs Nicole Nadaj Lidia Kowalska Adrian Buss Indiana Cooper Lacey-Mae Haughton Arya Goldson Andzejs Krumkalns Benett Mate Lyla Smith Lola Kirkbride Lynnette Benson Alexis Blackwell-Price Zoltan Mate Evita Zeberga

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.

These classes had the highest weekly attendance above 96% and won the weekly tin of biscuits. The class with the highest overall attendance each half term from Reception to Y6 will win a special treat.

Butterflies 100%

w/e 6/919

Tigers

Owls

w/e 13/9/19

Lions

Rabbits 100%

w/e 20/9/19

Koalas

Owls

w/e 27/9/19

Tigers

Rabbits

w/e 4/10/19

Tigers

Rabbits

w/e 11/10/19

Lions

Rabbits are the overall winners with 97%

Fri 18th Oct

DISCO @ Christ the Servant Church 6.45 to 8.45. Reception to Y6 -£1.50 Refreshments on sale.

School re-opens @ 8.40am.

Mon 28th Oct

Breakfast Club at 8am INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY PHOTOS (Siblings who do not attend our school may come at 8.30 am for family group photos).

Tues 5th Nov

Special Bonfire Lunch - £2.30 unless you are

Wed 6th Nov

Sparkle & Glow Disco £1.50 a ticket - see posters

Mon 11th Nov

Parents’ Evening - 3.30 -6.30pm

Wed 27th Nov

Lancashire Day Special Lunch - £2.30 unless you are entitled to free school meals.

Fri 29th Nov

Non uniform day - donations of £1 per child £2 per

Sat 30th Nov

Christmas fair 11-3pm @ Christ the Servant

Fri 20th Dec

entitled to free school meals.

School closes @ 3.10pm for the Christmas Holidays - Have fun!

91.9 %

9296%

96.1 to 100%

After School Clubs 3.10 to 4.10pm pm Mon Y5/6 Basketball Mr Dawe - finishes Mon 18th Nov KS1 Multiskills Miss Johnson - finishes Mon18th Nov Wed Outdoor Adventure Activities - WLSP Coach finishes Wed 4th Dec

PLEASE ENSURE WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT MOBILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS Please note if you have downloaded the app the message will go to the app under ‘Recent Messages’.

EVENTS & COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

Wednesday 23rd Oct 10am to 12pm Skelmersdale Library

In Another Place is excited to be producing the Little Narnia Experience from the 25th October to 3rd November, and 9th to 16th November, in Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. Walk through the wardrobe and meet Mr Tumnus, Mrs Beaver, The White Witch and of course Aslan, as the story of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe unfolds.

This will be enjoyed by all ages and a great half term event for families.

See the website www.inanotherplace.com Each performance will last 45 minutes and Tickets are between £3 and £7, available here https://bit.ly/2lWCIzG

The Open Table Community Café 12.30 – 1.30pm Every Wednesday and Friday @ Christ the Servant Church Bishop Martin C. of E. Primary School do not necessarily endorse and cannot be held responsible for any problem which may occur when using any service advertised on this notice board