11.12.20 Christmas Raffle Results!

11th December 2020Mr Bennett

11.12.20 Christmas Raffle Results!

Wow! That was a very different raffle but by the power of technology (well almost) and some swift footed staff, we had 32 children win prizes this morning.
Children picked their own prize from the selection. Sorry but no refunds on any giant toys or slime based products!!
Thank you again for all your support with the raffle. We have been blown away by the ticket sales!
Here are the winners!
1st 377 Sophia C 2nd 274 Theo S
3rd 502 William J 4th 732 Leal B
5th 151 Emily R 6th 311 Ava J
7th 671 Holly C 8th 686 Luca V
9th 681 Ava M 10th 360 Ava S
11th 250 Millie D 12th 77 Maxwell L
13th 777 Ryan K 14th 610 Amardas S
15th 726 Sam E 16th 535 Hugo D
17th 6 Oscar W 18th 36 Martha L
19th 124 Evan C 20th 196 Freddie T
21st 322 Katie R 22nd 204 Heidi F
23rd 367 Mason L 24th 302 Aaliyah G
25th 709 Zac G 26th 692 Olivia B
27th 25 Josephine B 28th 797 Lewis B
29th 609 Isla S 30th 559 Noah F
31st 192 Willow S 32nd 513 Oscar N

10.12.20 Christmas Raffle

10th December 2020Mr Bennett

10.12.20 Christmas Raffle

We will close the raffle at 3:30 today (payments on Parent Pay) to get ready for the draw tomorrow (Friday).
Technology allowing, we will have a live inschool broadcast of the raffle for the children to watch.
Children will know their numbers before the draw.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a ticket. We fully appreciate your support at this time.
We will announce the winners tomorrow!

9.12.20 School Closures

9th December 2020Mr Bennett

9.12.20 School Closures

Dear parents/carers,
Many of you will have seen an announcement from the DFE, wishing schools to close a day early for the Christmas holidays.
At present, we do not intend to alter our term dates and will still close on Friday 18th December as we have intended all along.
Thank you for your continued support.

Chrome Book Collection Times

8th December 2020A Stelling
Chrome books will be available for collection from Thursday 10th December.
Devices must be collected by an adult and signed for upon collection from the main office. They cannot go home with a pupil.
It is important that we maintain social distancing, so we ask for parents to use the ramp to queue in the event of a number of adults collecting at the same time.
We will be open for collection at the following times: 
  • Thursday 10th December 2:00-3:15 and 3:45 – 4:30
  • Friday 11th December 9:00- 10:15
If for any reason these times are not suitable please contact the office and we will see what we can arrange but we ask for parents to where possible collect within these times.
We have purposefully left time between school drop off times and end of day times to aid social distancing.
Thank you for your ongoing support.

7.12.20 Chromebooks

7th December 2020Mr Bennett

7.12.20 Chromebooks

We are delighted to say we will be taking delivery of the Chromebooks in the next day or so and will have them with you by the end of the week.
More details, of how to collect, will follow as soon as we have them on site.
Thanks for your patience.

7.12.20 Introducing….

7th December 2020Mr Bennett

7.12.20 Introducing….

What a great start to the week! We have a full set of classes again, Christmas parties are starting and on Friday we were able to announce our House Captains and Vice Captains. We know our House Leaders will do a great job and Mrs Cunningham is already compiling a list of things to do in 2021! Also, well done to everyone who put themselves forward for these roles.
ARMSTRONG
Captains – Lydia and Charlie
Vice – Sophie and Archie
KIRKPATRICK
Captains – Sophie and Ewan
Vice – Charlotte and Ryan
READHEAD
Captains – Mya and Reuben
Vice – Olivia and Oliver
WOULDHAVE
Captains – Sophie and Ross
Vice – Eliza and Leo

6.12.20 Christmas Party Times

6th December 2020Mr Bennett
6.12.20 Christmas Party Times
Just reposting this as we enter the party season.
Please note the following for party days only:
  • Nursery morning 9am till 11am
  • Nursery afternoon 1pm till 3pm
  • Nursery 30 hours – 9am till 3pm (parents can elect for their child to attend just one party, else please provide two plates)
  • Reception pick up at 11:30 and return to school for 12:50 (usual entrance/exit)
  • Year 1 pick up 11:45 and return for 13:10 (as usual arrangements – pick up and drop off to KS1 yard) if taking home for lunch.
  • Year 2 pick up 11:50 and return for 13:20 (as usual arrangements – pick up and drop off to KS1 yard) if taking home for lunch.
  • Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 pick up at 12:10 and return for 13:20 if taking home for lunch.
  • Children can stay in school all day and bring their party clothes to change in.
  • Don’t forget their party plate!

Supporting the Custom’s House Charity: Arbuthnot & Dame Bella’s Christmas Adventure

4th December 2020A Stelling

We know that a huge part of many family traditions is going to the pantomime at Christmas time and we also know how appreciated our Customs House Theatre is to our town. We would like to support our little theatre with the big heart and also bring a little bit of panto spirit to our children.

On Wednesday 9th December children from nursery to Year 6 will have the opportunity to watch this years performance featuring the one and only Arbuthnot and Dame Bella, all we ask is that you donate £1 using our parent pay app. All of the money raised will be sent directly to The Customs House Charity, who provide many educational and social opportunities for all ages in our town.

4.12.20 Christmas Reminder

4th December 2020Mr Bennett

4.12.20 Christmas Reminder

Wow – next week sees the start of our Christmas parties!
Please remember that Reception and Year 1 have swapped dates.
Mon 7th – Year1 & Wed 16th – Reception
CONTRIBUTIONS
Thank you to everyone who has already paid for their child’s party. All Christmas events can be paid for via Parent Pay.
  • Christmas Jumper Day donations
  • Children’s Christmas Raffle £1 a ticket
  • Christmas Party – Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & 2 – £2
  • Christmas Party – Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 – £1
Please let us know if you are taking your child home prior to their Christmas party on the same form.
We will still accept payment into school if needed.
Thanks in advance

Mortimer’s Wild Challenge

3rd December 2020A Stelling

This year we are trying to achieve Gold status in the Wild Challenge provided by the RSPB. This showcases the enhanced activities we do at Mortimer as part of our Science curriculum. Mrs Mackay wants the whole school to be involved so over the course of this academic year each class will complete at least one activity in school which will contribute towards achieving the top award.

Already this year we have completed Kennings in Year 4, Reception have kept a watch on the weather, Year 5 have dissected flower heads and presented their findings as a display and we have had another big tree plant on the turning circle to name a few.

Many more activities are planned for the next two terms but this term we are proud to say that we have submitted enough activities to hopefully be awarded a bronze certificate. Our entries are currently being checked by the RSPB but Mrs Mackay is confident we will be successful.