Easter Update 1.4.21

1st April 2021Peter Bennett

And just like that, we are breaking up for Easter! Thank you for all your support over the last few weeks and months as we have welcomed back all children into school. We appreciate you socially distancing and wearing masks on site. It has been lovely to have the school full again, brimming with laughter and work!

 

In this update:

  1. Diary Dates
  2. Easter Holiday Clubs
  3. Year 6 Hoodies
  4. School dinner orders
  5. Easter Winners!

 

  1. Diary Dates
Date Event
Thursday 1st April School closes for Easter
Tuesday 20th April School reopens to pupils
20th – 23rd April Shakespeare Week
Monday 3rd May School closed for May Bank Holiday
Tuesday 4th May Year 6 Heights and Weights Check
10-16th May Mental Health Awareness Week
Friday 28th May School closes for half term
Monday 7th June School reopens to pupils
Thurston Parent Meeting (Virtual)
28th June – 2nd July Year 6 Thurston Activity Week
Tuesday 13th July Bring your bear to school day – Action Medical Research
Friday 23rd  July School closes for the summer holidays

 

  1. Easter Holiday Clubs

Ideas for your family this Easter (from South Tyneside Council)

What will you be doing with your family this Easter holidays? We are here to help!

Our Holiday Club has lots of ideas to keep everyone busy, including our South Tyneside Family Discovery Trails, brand new Easter Holiday TV and recipe ideas to help keep you and your family happy, healthy and entertained during the holidays.

Find out more at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/holidayclub

  1. Year 6 Hoodies

**Year 6 Leavers Hoodies: Please remember to do both steps when ordering your hoodie. **

How to order:

  1. Click on this link to make your order. https://forms.gle/SDJmwCaTdMbLV75BA
  2. Go on your child’s Parent Pay account and pay for your order.

You will receive an email receipt for your order form from Mortimer and a separate receipt for your payment from Parent Pay.

https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/year-6-leavers-hoodies…/

 

  1. School Dinner Orders

Please ensure you have ordered your lunches on Parent Pay by Wednesday 14th April ready for the new term.

  1. Easter Winners

Just as we are about to draw the main raffle, we have already had lots of winners from the Easter fayre…

Chicks in the tub – Amelia McLean

Guess the Eggs – James Handley

Pin the Beak on the Chick

Reception – Charlotte Hawyes

Y1 – Emily Thompson

Y2 – Pippa Brotherton

Y3 – Poppy Brennan

Y4 – Alivia Armstrong

Y5 – Blair Kennedy

Y6 – Tommy Smith

Enjoy your Easter break and we will see you all very soon. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

 

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Year 6 Leavers Hoodies – Information on how to order and pay

1st April 2021A Stelling

There will be navy hoodies available to order for the children leaving Y6 in July. The school logo will be on the front and names will be placed in the shape of the year on the reverse.

Hoodies will cost £12.50 (Payable via Parent Pay). Children will be permitted to wear these tops for the last two weeks of the summer term before they leave instead of their normal school jumper or cardigan.

How to order: 

  1. Click on this link to make your order. 

  2. Go on Parent Pay and pay for your order.

You will receive an email receipt for your order form from Mortimer and a separate receipt for your payment from Parent Pay. 

We have three sample sizes in school from the supplier of an extra-large youth, small adult and medium adult to be used as a gauge for size in school. Children will be able to assess which size they need with the support of staff in school. Orders are non-refundable once placed with the supplier.

Orders must be placed and paid for by Wednesday 21st April 2021. Any orders received but not paid for will not be completed after this date. No later orders will be accepted.

Wild Challenge Silver Award Success

29th March 2021A Stelling
Our children continue to work towards achieving the RSPB Wild Challenge Gold award. This week we have submitted further evidence to secure the Silver accolade. Year 6 have been hunting for invertebrates and other wildlife around the school grounds, the highlight being a newt and Year 4 recently completed a Minibeast Survey with a focus on micro-habitats. Year 2 spent a whole week looking at birds. The children made bird homes, bird feeders and some spent time taking part in the Big Garden Birdwatch.
These enrichment activities not only increase the children’s Science Capital but are also put forward as evidence in being recognised for the fantastic opportunities we offer at Mortimer. Gold is within reach!
@Natures_Voice twitter for RSPB

Easter and a whole lot more! – 26.3.21

26th March 2021Peter Bennett
And just like that the Easter Fayre is over for another year. It’s been a great success and lots of fun – thank you for all your donations and support! The children had a great time and its not quite finished yet! The winners of the Guess the number of Chicks, Guess the number of eggs and Pin the beak on the chick will be announced on Monday! We also have our Easter raffle taking place on Thursday 1st April, there’s still time to purchase a ticket. There are going to be lots of winners! Please remember that we break up on Thursday 1st April and return Tuesday 20th April for Shakespeare week!

Just some things to keep you up to date on:

Milk, Leavers Hoodies, Y6 Thurston, £10 voucher for all, Medicine and Free Cricket…phew!

Milk

The summer term payment for milk money is due and is now on parent pay.  The last date to pay is Friday 23rd April, no more payments will be taken after that date.  If your child is in receipt of free school meals through receipt of means tested benefits milk will be ordered automatically, you do not need to do anything.

Year 6 Leavers Hoodies

There will be navy hoodies available to order for the children leaving Y6 in July. The school logo will be on the front and names will be placed in the shape of the year on the reverse.

Hoodies will cost £12.50 (Payable via Parent Pay). Children will be permitted to wear these tops for the last two weeks of the summer term before they leave instead of their normal school jumper or cardigan.

If you wish to order, please complete the Google Form (link below).

We have three sample sizes in school from the supplier of an extra-large youth, small adult and medium adult to be used as a gauge for size in school. Children will be able to assess which size they need with the support of staff in school. Orders are non-refundable once placed with the supplier.

Please complete the below form to order:

https://forms.gle/wTW5T3WGEE65t1v4A

Orders must be placed and paid for by Wednesday 21st April 2021. Any orders received but not paid for will not be completed after this date. No later orders will be accepted.

Year 6 Thurston Activity Week

Today names have been drawn by Mrs Cunningham for those lucky children to be offered a place. There is now a £50 deposit payment on Parent Pay with the balance payment to follow.

£10 voucher to all

We have been told that all families will receive a £10 Aldi voucher (except those families in receipt of free school meals who will receive a £25 voucher as before).  This is in recognition that all of our families have been in some way affected by Covid 19. More details to follow.

More information about Easter activities will soon be available on the Council website, visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/holidayclubs.

Medicine and Tablets

Please can we ask that children do not keep medicine in their coats or pockets when in school.

Free Cricket Sessions

Take a look at this fab offer from South Shields Cricket Club for Years 4, 5 and 6.

https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/free-cricket-sessions/

 

If you’ve reached this far, well done and enjoy your weekend!

Easter Fayre & Raffle Update

24th March 2021Peter Bennett

Hello everyone,

Easter is just around the corner and the Easter Fayre starts tomorrow (25.3.21). A huge thank you to everyone who has donated cakes, biscuits and eggs for the fayre and raffle, we really appreciate it.

Many thanks for your continuing support.

Being on school grounds

Please can we ask that older brothers and sisters, who are coming on site to pick up siblings, adhere to social distancing and consider wearing a mask as they do in their own schools.

We continue to do our very best to minimise the potential spread of COVID19 and fully appreciate your support in doing this.

Easter Fayre

On Thursday 25th

Years Reception, 2 and 5 will head into the fayre.

On Friday 26th 

Years 1, 3, 4 and 6 will get their chance.

What to expect

We will have a number of stalls and games to check out. Most items will start from 20p. Please send change in with your child if you have it.

Stalls – Cakes & Biscuits. Craft shop. Sweets in a bag (Years 3,4,5,6). Drinks. Buy daffodils.

Competitions – Guess the chicks in the tub to win a large cuddly rabbit! Guess the number of eggs in the jar to win the eggs!

Games – Bunny bowling to win a Cream Egg. Pin the beak on the chick to win an Easter egg. Spin the wheel game to win an Easter egg.

 

Nursery – will take part in some Easter games in nursery.

Reception – can bring £1 where they will be able to purchase an Easter goodie bag and play some games!

Year 1 to Year 6 can bring a maximum of £3 to spend on goodies at the fayre.

 

Easter Raffle

Thank you to everyone who has bought a ticket via Parent Pay so far.  There are lots of prizes to win including The Rabbit Family cuddly toys!

Tickets are £1 and the draw will be made on Thursday 1st April.

Easter Fayre, Last call for Red Noses & more – 17.3.21

17th March 2021Peter Bennett

Easter Fayre and Last call for Red Noses

In this update:

  1. Easter Fayre
  2. Easter Raffle
  3. Parent Donations
  4. Last chance for Red Noses
  5. Red Nose Day
  6. Year 6 Thurston Activity Week

 

  1. Easter Fayre

Whilst we are still under restrictions which prevent our normal Easter celebrations, we do wish to keep some activities running.

We will run our Easter Fayre on the afternoon of Thursday 25th March and the morning of Friday 26th March. Unfortunately, parents are unable to attend and staff will take children around in their bubbles.

Year group overview

  • Nursery – will take part in some Easter games in nursery.
  • Reception – can bring £1 where they will be able to purchase an Easter goodie bag and play some games!
  • Years 1 – Year 6 can bring a maximum of £3 to spend on goodies at the fayre.

We are hoping to confirm:

  • Cake stall
  • Spin the wheel
  • Bunny Bowling
  • Pin the tail on the bunny
  • Crafts
  1. Easter Raffle

We will run a children’s Easter raffle as we did for Christmas. Each entry will be £1 and available via Parent Pay. There will be multiple prizes on offer so plenty of chances to win, including some yummy Easter Eggs! We will draw the raffle on Thursday 1st April and tickets will be on sale until Wednesday 31st March.

  1. Parent Donations for Easter

We would be grateful for any donations of cakes/biscuits that are pre-wrapped for the Easter sale. Can any donations be dropped at school by Wednesday 24th March.

We would also welcome any Easter eggs to use as prizes for the raffle. Thank you in advance

  1. Last chance for Red Noses

Sale of Red Noses, via Parent Pay, will end at close of play on Wednesday 17th March. £1.50 each. They will be given to pupils on Friday 19th March

  1. Red Nose Day

Friday March 19th

A non-uniform day is on the cards!

Children have the option of dressing as a superhero or wearing non-uniform (but to include something red). A donation of £1 through the link below would be appreciated which will all go to the charity.

Children will take part in some Red Nose Day activities through the day.

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx…

  1. Year 6 Thurston Activity Week

Letters are coming out today! Fingers crossed this amazing event gets to go ahead.

 

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Red Nose Day, Winners and more – 12.3.21

12th March 2021Peter Bennett

Wow, where has the week gone??? It’s been extremely busy but so lovely to have everyone back in school. I think there will be some tired pupils and teachers tonight!

In today’s update:

  • Red Nose Day
  • Story Jar Competition
  • Free school meal vouchers
  • Fitness Factor
  • Social distancing

Red Nose Day  

Friday March 19th

A non-uniform day is on the cards!

Children have the option of dressing as a superhero or wearing non-uniform (but to include something red). A donation of £1 through parent pay would be appreciated which will all go to the charity.

Children will take part in some Red Nose Day activities through the day.

Story Jar Competition

We would like to say an enormous well done to all of the children who participated in our story jar competition for World Book Day. We were so impressed with the photographs which were sent in and it was incredibly difficult to pick our favourites.

Congratulations to our two winners:

Key Stage 1 winner: Pippa Robson

Key Stage 2 winner: Dexter Carr

Each of our winners have been awarded with a bedtime story gift bag containing a new book and everything they need for a cosy evening tucked up reading. We hope you enjoy them!

See their creations at: https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/story-jar-winners/

Free School Meals

Families will be getting a £25 voucher per child to cover the Easter holidays from Wonde. They will be sent on 29th April.

Fitness Factor

Congratulations to all the children who successfully completed the Fitness Factor activities. The children worked very hard in all the different physical challenges and are worthy recipients of the certificates they have been awarded.

Check out our superstars at https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/fitness-factor/

Social Distancing

Please can we ask all parents to ensure that they are not blocking entrances when dropping off their children, especially around Reception and Nursery. Once your child is with their teacher please move away to allow others access. Thank you

Have a wonderful weekend

 

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Story Jar Winners

12th March 2021Peter Bennett
12.3.21 Story Jar Winners
We would like to say an enormous well done to all of the children who participated in our story jar competition for World Book Day. We were so impressed with the photographs which were sent in and it was incredibly difficult to pick our favourites.
Congratulations to our two winners:
Key Stage 1 winner: Pippa
Key Stage 2 winner: Dexter
Each of our winners have been awarded with a bedtime story gift bag containing a new book and everything they need for a cosy evening tucked up reading. We hope you enjoy them!