Churchtown Chatter
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The children have enjoyed sharing their news from the Coronation weekend, many of which had been to the wonderful event that took place in Churchtown Village. It was a great, community day, which was well attended and showed our delightful village off to its full potential. There is another community event coming up on Sunday 18th June at Botanic Gardens, ‘Make a change for Botanic’ from 10am-6pm. The PTA are having a stall, which they are currently planning games for. When we know our location, we will let you know via the newsletter and social media so you can pay us a visit on the day. A BIG congratulations to year 6 this week for sitting their SATS tests. They have shown great maturity, resilience and determination and their class teachers are very proud of them. Teachers have prepared them well and the children have responded to their expectations. Well done to all! You have your year 6 visit to look forward to next week, which is well deserved following this week’s hard work. Have a good weekend, Mrs Payne.
SKILLS FOR LIFE
This half term, the value that Churchtown is developing is Skills for Life. 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.
Please click HERE to access this week’s Learning Champions.
‘Did you know’ there is a “No Mow May” campaign to urge people not to mow their lawns for a month to help allow bees and other early pollinators to succeed. However, overgrown grass, fields of dandelions and untamed lawns can be viewed as an eyesore.
Almost 90% of wild plants and 75% of crops depend on animal pollination. One out of every three mouthfuls of our food depend on pollinators such as bees.
Year 2 and Year 6 Children Only
Please can we request that all Year 2 and Year 6 children bring their Children’s University Passports into school for the final credit count prior to the Graduations taking place – thank you!
We would like to thank every family who have been so generous and donated books to school. The books you have donated are being used within our classrooms and on our reading shelves for the children to enjoy. Thank you!
Our School Eco Club Champions would like to share a ‘did you know’ with you ……………….
SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW & HSBC UK DESIGN-A-GARDEN COMPETITION 2023
Please click here to access full details and entry forms on our website
Please click here to access Sefton’s May half-term activity guide.
All the children in Breakfast Club were very busy in the
weeks leading up to the King’s Coronation. They made bunting, crowns and paintings of King Charles.
A great time was had by all!
Date Event
Monday 15th May 2023
Friday 19th May 2023
Monday 22nd May 2023
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Wednesday 24th May 2023
Thursday 25th May 2023
Thursday 25th May 2023
Friday 26th May 2023
5th to 9th June 2023
Tuesday 6th June 2023
Wednesday 7th June 2023
Wednesday 14th June 2023
Thursday 15th June 2023
Friday 16th June 2023
Sunday 18th June 2023
Week beginning 19th June 2023
Monday 19th June 2023
Thursday 22nd June 2023
Thursday 22nd June 2023
Thursday 22nd June 2023
Friday 23rd June 2023
Friday 23rd June 2023
Monday 26th June 2023
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Wednesday 28th June 2023
28th & 29th June
School Health Team to complete Year 1 height and weight checks
Year 6 End of Year Celebration Trip (more details to follow)
Year 5 - Victorian Day in school – lessons and activities as a Victorian child
P.T.A. Meeting in The Lodge at 7pm – all welcome to attend
Year 4 Birch & Pine Performance (Birch & Pine parents to attend) 2.15pm in the Dining Hall
Year 4 Maple & Birch Performance (Maple parents to attend) 2.15pm in the Dining Hall
Year 5 Young Voices/Disco Event – Old Hall 3.30-5.00pm
P.T.A. Mufti Day
National Fieldwork Week – Year 5 & Year 6
Year 4 Maple & Birch Educational Visit to The Beatles Story, Liverpool
Year 4 Pine Educational Visit to The Beatles Story, Liverpool
New to Reception Parents/Carers Meeting 4.00pm
New to Nursery Parents/Carers Meeting 4.45pm (entrance will be via the main school office)
Sefton Children’s University Graduation Ceremony –1.30pm, Faculty of Education, Edge Hill University
Wally Cain Dance Festival – Year 5 – at The Atkinson –7pm
Botanic Gardens Family Fun Day – 10am to 4pm
Sports Week
Year 2 Educational Visit to Blackpool Zoo
Tarleton Academy – new pupils invited to spend a pastoral day in school to meet their new Head of House
Tarleton Academy Intake Parent’s Evening – 6pm
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Tarleton Academy – new pupils curriculum day (meet staff and have sample lessons)
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Year 5 visit to Stanley High School
Southport Learning Partnership – School Council Celebration at Birkdale High School
Year 3 Performances – more details to follow
Thursday 29th June 2023
Friday 7th July 2023
Friday 7th July 2023
Thursday 13th July 2023
Thursday 13th July 2023
• Text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Year 6 Sefton High School Transition Day
Year 6 Leavers’ Performance at The Atkinson – 7pm
P.T.A. Mufti Day
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