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This week has seen the children spend time in their new classes with their new teachers. Miss Wynne and Mrs Davies came to visit their new classes for the day. They are very much looking forward to starting with us in September. Mrs Watkinson is delighted to return her role as a class teacher, drawing on her many years of experience in this role.
Our new reception classes have continued with their new to reception sessions with the final sessions taking place next week. It has been lovely to meet all our new pupils and families.
Year 6 have their show at The Atkinson this evening and we are all looking forward to celebrating all their hard work –“break a leg” to all the cast.
Next week brings the school year to a close. We have enjoyed so much this academic year and I’m sure that we’re looking forward to a well-earned rest, ready to start the new school year in September.
A final reminder that school closes on Friday 14th July at 2pm. Mr Swindells.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
This half term, the value that Churchtown is developing is Growth & Development. At the end of the half term, value champions will be nominated for each class.
ATTENDANCE
The statistics below show what impact a child’s attendance can have on their learning. Attendance during one school year
equals this number of days absent
which is approximately this many weeks absent
which means this number of lessons missed
95% 9 days 2 weeks 50 lessons
90% 19 days 4 weeks 100 lessons
85% 29 days 6 weeks 150 lessons
80% 38 days 8 weeks 200 lessons
Attendance is monitored weekly and if your child’s attendance falls below 90%, they are classed as a persistent absentee and Mrs Welsh will notify you.
BUDDY ASSEMBLY GROUPS
Each week in the ‘Friday Praise Assembly’ we have been checking the totals of the Buddy assembly groups. Classes and children gain points for super behaviour.
The winner of our Buddy Assembly Groups will be announced in assembly next Wednesday.
Who will it be………………...?
Imagine … Believe … Achieve… Newsletter 36 Friday 7th July 2023
Red Team Blue Team Green Team Yellow Team
Please click here to access further information on our website regarding Sefton’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF).
SCHOOL UNIFORM DONATIONS
As our Year 6 children will shortly be moving on to their High Schools we would greatly welcome any donations of uniform into school that is no longer needed.
Your support with this request will be greatly received.
Lunchtime Menu – W/C 10th July:
Please see below for our lunchtime menu for the last week of the academic year, including our seasidethemed fish & chips on Friday 14th July
W/C 10th July
Jacket Potato with a choice of Cheese, Tuna or Beans
Monday
Carrot Sticks & Cucumber
�� Jacket Potato with a choice of Beans or Cheese
Double Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chicken Tikka Wraps & Savoury Rice
Tuesday
Wednesday
Salad
�� Chicken Tikka Quorn Wraps & Savoury Rice
Cheesecake
Burger in a Bun with Diced Potatoes
Sweetcorn
�� Veggie Burger in a Bun with Diced Potatoes
Millionaire Shortbread
Battered Chicken Chunks and Chips
Beans
Thursday
�� Vegetarian Sausage & Chips
Vanilla & Chocolate Muffins
Friday
Seaside themed Wrapped Fish & Chips
�� Vegetarian Nuggets & Chips Assorted Ice Lollies
School meals cost £2.35 per day, payable in advance (total of £11.75 per week). We are a cashless school so all parents/carers can pay for all school means online via our ParentPay website. Please contact the school office if you require further support with this (either by calling 01704 508500 or via email office@churchtown.org.uk).
We would like to thank the many families who have donated books to the school over the course of the last few months. If, over the summer, you are having a sort out of books, please continue to think of the school when donating them. They are making such a difference to our libraries. Thank you!
LUNCH DEBTS
Polite request for those families who have lunch debts on ParentPay –Can you please ensure that these debts are cleared prior to the end of term.
Thank you in advance of your assistance.
The end of term is approaching and school finishes at 2pm on Friday 14th July. Little Buds after-school club will not be open on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
The Little Buds team wish you all a happy summer break and look forward to seeing you in September.
Thank you - The Little Buds Staff Team.
Date Event
Friday 7th July 2023
Tuesday 11th July 2023
Thursday 13th July 2023
Thursday 13th July 2023
Friday 14th July 2023
Monday 4th September 2023
Tuesday 5th September 2023
Wednesday 6th September 2023
Friday 20th October 2023
Monday 30th October 2023
Tuesday 31st October 2023
• Text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Year 6 Leavers’ Performance at The Atkinson – 7pm
Mike Gregson, Southport Library – attending assemblies to talk to pupils about their Summer Reading Challenge
Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly at St. Cuthbert’s Church 9.30am Year 6 Leavers’ festival on the yard
P.T.A. Summer Discos
Year 2 & Year 3 – 6pm-7pm
Year 4 & Year 5 – 7.30pm-8.30pm
School Closes at 2pm for end of term holiday
INSET Day
INSET Day
Back to School – Rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Break up for half-term (normal times)
INSET Day
Back to School – Rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
