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EYFS: World Nursery Rhyme Week 2021

17th November 2021A Stelling

Nursery rhymes play an important role in early childhood development and education. As well as being fun they are excellent teaching tools so this week, all of EYFS (Nursery and Reception) have chosen to take part in World Nursery Rhyme Week! On Tuesday16th November 2021, both children and staff got dressed up to mark the occasion and kick off a week of all things Incy Wincy, Humpty Dumpty and Hey Diddle Diddle. Please check out your child’s Tapestry account or Dojo account for any photographs that were taken.

Year 6 Athletics Club Offer

16th November 2021Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

Excellence for all

Year 6 Athletics Club Offer – 16.11.21

Dear parents/carers,

following the success of the Start 2 Finish sessions with Year 6 pupils in school last week, they wish to offer a Friday after school athletics club to all year 6 pupils.

The athletics club will start this Friday (19.11.21) and run for 5 weeks till the end of term. The children will finish at 4:35pm and exit via the main entrance.

The 5 sessions will cost £15 in total, which should be given to the coach this Friday night before the 1st session. Please bring this in a clearly marked envelope “Childs Name – Class – Yr6 Athletics”. Coaches will collect pupils directly from classrooms.

To register a place for your child please complete the electronic form via this link:

https://forms.gle/17LyaibEzLakuGvy9

Head Coach Chris will be discussing this with the children tomorrow, but please mention this to your child and we hope to see a good level of interest.

Many thanks

Phone: 0191 455 4504

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

MPS Latest News – 12.11.21

12th November 2021Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

Excellence for all

MPS Latest News – 12.11.21

Just as we break for a three-day weekend (school is closed to pupils on Monday 15^th November) there is plenty to update you all on. It has been a busy week at Mortimer and next week is also jam packed, especially with it being a 4-day week.

Parent Governor results
Children in Need
Nursery Rhyme Day
Anti-Bullying Week
Choir restarts
Craft shop
COVID impact
Street parking
Diary dates

1. Parent Governor resultsWe are pleased to welcome onto our governing body Keith James, as voted for by you the parents. Thank you to every parent who stood for election, we appreciate every parent who wishes to support us in making the school a better place for all.
2. Children in NeedOn Friday 19^th November, we will mark Children In Need 2021 with a pyjama day (appropriate for time of year and school). Donations are welcomed via Parent Pay. Each year group will have different tasks running during the day, with some year groups running their own additional fundraising activities.
3. Nursery Rhyme DayThe 15^th – 19^th November is World Nursery Rhyme week! On Tuesday 16^th November, children in Nursery and Reception are invited to dress up as a nursery rhyme character of their choice
4. Anti-Bullying weekMonday 15^th – Friday 19^th is anti-bullying week. The focus this year is one kind word. Some lessons will focus directly on this important subject.
5. Choir restartsWe will be restarting choir practice on Tuesday 16^th November. Year groups will be socially distanced to remain within their bubbles. Thank you for your patience.
6. Craft shop On Tuesday 30^th November, Mrs Jordan will be running a Christmas craft shop. Bags of craft will be available to buy with prices from 50p to £1. Years 1 to 6 will have a chance to visit the pop up shop.
7. COVID impactWe continue to be vigilant against COVID, however we have seen a small number of positive cases around the school. We ask that parents support us with the wearing of masks during drop off and collection times.
8. Street parkingWe have received complaints from local residents regarding the parking around the Coop and connected roads/streets. Please consider your parking choices. We appreciate those who are parking further away and walking in as we continue our Living Streets participation. Children can collect WOW badges for walking or even a stride into school after getting out of the car.
9. Diary dates 15.11.21 – In-service day (school closed, reopens Tuesday 16^thNov) 16.11.21 – Nursery rhyme day (Nursery & Reception dress up) 19.11.21 – Children in Need – Pyjama day 19.11.21 – 4KA Parent Assembly 22.11.21 – Year 5 Bikeability Week 1 Mon – Thurs 26.11.21 – Year 4 Bikeability Class1 30.11.21 – Year 4 Theatre Visit to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 30.11.21 – Pop up Craft Shop
Remember to book school lunches by 10pm each Wednesday…

Phone: 0191 455 4504

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

Latest News at Mortimer

5th November 2021Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

Excellence for all

Latest News – 5.11.21

Welcome to our latest newsletter.

We continue to march on in difficult circumstances and provide the very best for every child. Halloween has gone and Bonfire night is here, then it’s six weeks till we break for Christmas! Where has the year gone! Please stay safe at your firework displays over the week, but enjoy!

Several things to update you all on this week.

TT Rockstars
Nursery Rhyme Day
Poppies
COVID19
Children in Need
World Book Day
Diary dates
Booking lunches

1. TT RockstarsFor Maths Week England we will be taking part in a friendly competition involving schools from England from Monday 8^th November to Thursday 11^th November. It’s all done online via play.ttrockstars.com. See https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/26923-2/ for more details
2. Nursery Rhyme Day The 15^th – 19^th November is World Nursery Rhyme week! On Tuesday 16^th November, children in Nursery and Reception are invited to dress up as nursery rhyme character of their choice.
3. PoppiesWith Remembrance Sunday fast approaching, just a little reminder that we are selling poppies if any child wishes to purchase one. 50p donations.
4. COVID19Thank you to all parents who have worn masks on drop off or collection. Your support is greatly appreciated with the rise in cases in South Tyneside. At present, we have cancelled Tuesday choir practice but this will be reviewed at the end of next week.
5. Children in NeedThis year’s charity event takes place on Friday 19^th November. As a school we will be going non-uniform and wearing pyjamas to school (appropriate ones please!). We will take donations via Parent Pay. Plans for each are being finalised and we will let you know asap.
6. World Book Day Some parents may be wondering what has happened to World Book Day. We will be taking part this academic year but our celebration of reading will fall in line with the official World Book Day in March 2022.
7. Diary dates 8.11.21 – Year 6 Residential and Outdoor Ed. Week 15.11.21 – In-service day (school closed, reopens Tuesday 16^thNov) 16.11.21 – Nursery rhyme day (Nursery & Reception dress up) 19.11.21 – Children in Need 19.11.21 – 4KA Parent Assembly 22.11.21 – Year 5 Bikeability Week 1 Mon – Thurs 26.11.21 – Year 4 Bikeability Class1 30.11.21 – Theatre Visit to see The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
8. Booking lunches Just a reminder that lunches need to be booked via Parent Pay by 10pm the Wednesday of the week before. Children without a booking will be offered a cold meal option but still have access to any hot sides eg roast potatoes etc.

Phone: 0191 455 4504

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

TT Rockstars – Maths Week

5th November 2021Mr Bennett

Dear parent/carer,

For Maths Week England we want to make maths exciting and high profile in our school. We will be taking part in a friendly competition involving schools from England from Monday 8^th November to Thursday 11^th November. It’s all done online via play.ttrockstars.com.

For every correct answer to a multiplication or division question, your child will earn their class a point. The Times Tables Rock Stars platform will calculate the class average (the number of correct answers per pupil in the class who play during the competition hours, subject to a daily 60-minute limit (see below)). Winning classes in the school and in the competition as a whole will be the ones with the highest average.

All game modes (Gig, Garage, Studio, etc.) will count but only from games played between 7:30AM GMT and 7:30PM GMT on Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th. To support player wellbeing, there is a daily time limit of 60 minutes per player. In other words, each player can earn competition points for up to 60 minutes between 7.30am and 7.30pm. Once the player goes beyond 60 minutes of play on a given day, they will still earn coins but will no longer earn points towards the competition.

In the spirit of the competition, please don’t play on their behalf but by all means encourage and support them to the extent that it doesn’t cause high stress levels or impact on family plans. We suggest a limit of half an hour a day outside school hours – some will play more, some will play less.

Thanks for your support,

Mortimer Primary School

COVID19 Update

1st November 2021Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

Excellence for all

COVID19 Update – 1.11.21

Dear parents/carers,

Important Update Regarding COVID19

As a school, we have worked tirelessly to return our school back to a normal way of working for all pupils, however this is not the information we wish to be sharing on the first day back.

Unfortunately, the borough has seen an increase in infections and school age children have been the main contributory factor to the rate of COVID19 in recent weeks.

The local authority and public health has recommended several temporary measures for schools to reduce transmission of COVID19.

We therefore need to make you aware of the following:

Face coverings – from tomorrow, staff will be asked to wear face coverings when moving around school. We also ask parents/carers to wear a face covering when dropping off or collecting children, also if you need to speak to the office or any staff member.

Hygiene – we will again focus attention on handwashing throughout the day and at key points.

Further changes to our school day, may be necessary, following a meeting with the local authority tomorrow. Any changes will be reviewed in two weeks’ time. We will update you ASAP.

Current Impact

We have a packed schedule planned as we head towards Christmas. Some events may need to be changed, rearranged or cancelled. Many changes will be out of our hands, but where possible, and if safe, we will continue to provide our enhanced curriculum activities. We will update you as soon as possible.

2/11/21 (Tuesdays) – After School Choir with Miss Middleton – CANCELLED until further notice

3/11/21 – House Captain’s Climate Change Film Visit – CANCELLED no alternative date given

4/11/21 – Y5/6 Cross Country – CANCELLED no alternative date given

Due to the current situation, we will not be introducing any additional school clubs at this time. We will review this as and when we are able.

Phone: 0191 455 4504

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

Athletics Clubs Restart Next Week!

29th October 2021Mr Bennett

Emails have been sent out for our Athletics Clubs with Start 2 Finish.

Additional details are on the sign up forms. Previous attendees need to register again.

7 sessions for £21.

Wednesdays – Years 1 & 2

Fridays – Years 3, 4 & 5

Fête française!

26th October 2021Mr Bennett

Fête française! French party!

On Friday Miss Beattie hosted a KS2 French party. The children were invited along as they had been working really hard in French lessons this half term. The children had the opportunity to indulge in some French cuisine: french fries, pain au chocolat, croissant, crepes, baguette, brie and lots of them even tried snails!!! Everyone had an excellent time and Mademoiselle Beattie is already excited to host the next one!

Bon travail a tous!

MPS Latest News

18th October 2021Mr Bennett

Mortimer Primary School

Excellence for all

Latest News for Mortimer – 18.10.21

The 1^st half term of the year is nearly over as the leaves begin to fall and the nights get much darker. It has been a busy six weeks so far, with the issues of the school roof feeling a long time ago. Soon we will be singing Christmas carols and getting ready to pop tea towels on shepherds heads, but until then there is a lot happening…

Wear Red Day
Mental Health Peer Network
Morrison’s Good to Grow
Cauliflower Cards
In-service day closure
Leave of absence
Parents Evening
Diary dates

Have a great week!

1. Wear Red DayShow Racism the Red Card Day 2021- Friday 22.10.21 Children can wear something red to mark the day. If you are able, we ask that a small donation be made via Parent Pay. Football tops containing red are suitable. During the day, activities will promote cultural diversity. More info https://www.theredcard.org/news/2021/8/9/wear-red-day-21
2. Mental Health Peer Network Please see the attached document with the latest group details. For parents and carers who are supporting a child struggling with emotional or mental health. To be heard, supported and to share stories with others.
3. Morrison’s Good to GrowThank you to everyone who has nominated us to receive the Good to Grow vouchers. There is still time to collect and allocate them to Mortimer Primary. Download the Morrison’s app and collect in store or online. Visit www.itsgoodtogrow.co.uk
4. Cauliflower CardsCauliflower cards- Only return artwork to school if you have placed an online order and filled in the paperwork. Please note that the deadline to place online orders and have the accompanying artwork returned to school is October 18^th – today!
5. In-service day closureMonday 15^th November – the school will be closed to all pupils on this day. We reopen Tuesday 16^th November.
6. Leave of absenceAs you are aware, a LOA will only be granted under exceptional circumstances. After half term, following your written request (which must be completed one month prior to the planned absence) you will now receive an email informing you of the school’s decision.
7. Parents’ Evening The 2^nd session runs tonight. We hope you found/find it useful to meet with your child’s teacher. It has been a long time since we have been able to do this. This was our first time using an automated booking system, so we hope that you found it user-friendly.
8. Diary dates 22.10.21 – Show Racism the Red Card – Wear Red Day 22.10.21 – 3JDa Parent Assembly 22.10.21 – School closes for half term 01.11.21 – School reopens 01.11.21 – Closing date for Year 7 admissions 15.11.21 – In-service day (school closed, reopens Tuesday 16^th Nov) 19.11.21 – Children in Need 19.11.21 – 4KA Parent Assembly

Phone: 0191 455 4504

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

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Car Park Update

8th October 2021Mr Bennett

For the past five weeks we have trialled the closure of the car park and then opened the turning circle on a morning only.

It has been decided in the interests of safety to close the car park and turning circle at the start and end of the day. No vehicles will be allowed access to the school grounds between 8:20-9:00 and 2:15-3:45.

We have taken feedback from multiple stakeholders, including you the parents.

81% of parents agreed that the school site is safer with no vehicle access.

75% of parents agreed that the car park should remain closed.

This preventative measure will ensure the safety of all children in close proximity to the school. The risk of allowing cars access outweigh the benefits.

We recognise that this will not be in everyone’s favour, but encourage parents to consider their parking choices in respect of safety and the local residents.

Thank you for your support