Friday 7th May is NSPCC Number day!

5th May 2021Peter Bennett
Dear parents/carers,
Friday 7th May is NSPCC Number day!
Children will be completing fun maths based investigations and activities during the day.
Pupils are welcome to wear something green in addition to their uniform, which is in keeping with NSPCC colours, or something with numbers on if they wish.
Small donations are welcome which can be paid via Parent Pay. The funds raised from Number Day will support vital NSPCC services such as ‘Speak Out. Stay Safe’, which visits primary schools across the UK to teach students all about the dangers of abuse and what they can do to help.

What is the NSPCC?

The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is a leading children’s charity that works to protect children from abuse and help those affected to recover. 

Why is NSPCC Number Day important?

NSPCC Number Day is important for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it helps children to become aware of how they can seek support if they need it, such as contacting their Childline service. The funds raised also support the NSPCC and make sure that they’re able to help as many children as possible. 

This event is also a great chance to encourage children to enjoy maths and help them develop their skills in a fun, positive and motivational way. 

ÂŁ10 Aldi vouchers

30th April 2021Peter Bennett

ÂŁ10 Aldi voucher sent out today

You may be wondering why families have received a £10 voucher for Aldi? As we shared in our update on the 26th March, all families would receive a £10 Aldi voucher (except those families in receipt of free school meals who received a £25 voucher as before) from South Tyneside Council.  

This is in recognition that all of our families have been in some way affected by Covid 19. The vouchers are funded from the Covid Winter Grant Scheme. This is the same funding that has supported means tested free school meals families since December 2020.

All children came home with an envelope to ensure no one felt left out. If you are in receipt of free school meals then a slip was included rather than a voucher to explain the situation.

Enjoy!

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School Reports

30th April 2021Peter Bennett
Dear parents/carers,

One of the difficulties we have faced, during the pandemic, has been conducting parents’ evenings in our usual way.

With some level of normality, the summer written report will be sent to all parents on Friday 16th July.

If you have any queries, before or after the report, please contact the school and we will be happy to help!

Enjoy your Bank Holiday Weekend.

With thanks!

29th April 2021A Stelling
We received a special delivery of five tomato plants recently from one of our Year 5 children’s grandparent.
The plants will be cared for by the children who are currently looking after our vegetable patch. The kind donation also came with larger pots to rehouse the plants once they grow a little bigger. The plants have moved into the greenhouse at school to protect them for a while especially whilst we are experiencing such bizarre weather!
Many thanks again for the donation. We will take good care of them.

Latest Update 23.4.21

23rd April 2021Peter Bennett

Our first week back is nearly over! Shakespeare has been studied, performed and vocalised across the school! Thankfully, no tomatoes were thrown!

Just a few things to update you all with:

  • Aldi Vouchers
  • Swimming
  • Start2Finish after school clubs
  • South Shields Junior Cricket
  • Green Fingers
  • Year 6 Prom
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

Aldi Vouchers

We mentioned before Easter that families would be receiving a ÂŁ10 voucher for Aldi. These will be distributed next week.

 

Start2Finish

A number of clubs started this week.

Wednesday – Athletics Years 1 & 2

Thursday – Gymnastics Years 4 & 5

Friday – Athletics  Years 3 & 4

Email [email protected] for further details.

 

Swimming

Year 3 start swimming lessons next week. 3JDa (Mrs Davidson) are first up. Don’t forget your towel!

 

South Shields Junior Cricket

Get the latest info on free sessions of cricket at https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/junior-cricket-2021/

 

Green fingers

Check out what some green finger pupils have been up to https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/five-a-day-we-are-on-our-way/

 

Year 6 Prom

N.B. The school is not involved in the organising or running of this event.

Parents are making plans using the Friendly Community of Mortimer Primary group on Facebook to stage a Year 6 Prom.

The parents are looking to organise the prom at the Customs House for the year 6 leavers. You can contact Claire Linklater on 07747845232 or email [email protected] for more details. Sure to be a fabulous time for all the deserving children, so don’t delay if your child wants to go.

JUNIOR CRICKET 2021

22nd April 2021Peter Bennett

SOUTH SHIELDS CRICKET CLUB

JUNIOR CRICKET 2021

Boys and Girls Training FREE
School years 1, 2, 3
5-6 pm.
Fridays from April 16th-May 21st.
South Shields Cricket Club
All-Stars Cricket
School years 1, 2, 3
5-6 pm.
Register ClubSpark / All Stars / South Shields CC
Fridays from May 28th-July 16th.
South Shields Cricket Club
All sessions led by ECB qualified coaches,
with Safeguarding Young Cricketer qualifications and DBS clearance.
All equipment provided.
Please email [email protected] to receive registration form or for further information.
Thank you.
South Shields Cricket Club.

Five a day, We Are On Our Way…

21st April 2021A Stelling

Six eager Year 5 children helped Mrs Mackay transform a large planter in the school garden. The planter was overgrown and full of weeds which were cleared and the soil turned over and raked. Each child was allocated a section of the planter which was marked out. They were given either seeds for vegetables such as radishes, spinach or seed potatoes to plant and a marker to signpost what had been planted. The children involved are now on a rota to ensure the seeds are regularly watered. We hope to see some vegetables growing in our school garden soon.

Payment Deadlines

20th April 2021Peter Bennett
Dear all,
welcome back to a new summer school term! We hope you enjoyed the break and the much improved weather.
Please note the following payment deadlines:
  • Y6 Hoodies –           21/04/21
  • Thurston deposit –  21/04/21
  • Music tuition –        23/04/21
  • Milk money –          23/04/21

All due by the end of the school day listed. You will find these payments on ParentPay. 

 

Technology fund ÂŁ2 per child – Reception/Year1 /Year2

Please send in an envelope marked with the child’s name and class.

Lunches

Lunch choices must be selected by the Wednesday of the week prior.  You can book a full half term in advance.

Thank you

Medicspot Face Mask Challenge

19th April 2021Peter Bennett
Medicspot Face Mask Challenge
We’re calling all children to design your own face mask! Win face masks for you and all your classmates, a ÂŁ500 prize for your school and help support NHS workers and volunteers. To get your face mask template and to enter, go to www.medicspot.co.uk/mask
The top entry, chosen by CBBC star Joe Tasker, will win £500 for their school and 30 face masks featuring their winning design to share. 20 more children will also win face masks featuring their design. All winning designs will be made available to purchase online, with 100% of the proceeds going to NHS Charities Together, an amazing charity supporting NHS workers and volunteers.
Please note the school is not involved in this competition.

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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