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Please find the parent nomination form and an overview of the role below.
Printed copies are available on request from the school office.
All nominations must be returned to school by noon Friday 17th November 2023.
Expressions of Interest/Nominations
Monday 13th November – Noon Friday 17th November
Ballot Period
Monday 27th November to noon on Friday 1st December.
| Dear Parents/Carers,
Unfortunately, our bus to Thurston has been rediverted back to school due to safety concerns. This decision has been made by the Local Authority who oversee all Thurston trips. This is due to an amber weather warning over the west of the country and issues with transport links. All children will remain in school for the rest of the day and be dismissed as usual. Hopefully, the children will be able to travel to Thurston tomorrow morning and we will update you as soon as possible. We are happy to house all suitcases/luggage overnight if parents request this. Thank you for your understanding. Mr P. Bennett |
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Dear parents/carers,
Welcome to another half term at Mortimer!
Please find some information about upcoming events.
Thank you
Mortimer Moments
Our latest half termly newsletter is ready for you to view.
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Start 2 Finish Afterschool Clubs
Here are the new links to sign up to the ever popular athletics clubs.
Wednesday – Year 1 & 2 https://forms.gle/ Friday Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 https://forms.gle/ They will start this week. ______________________________ Children In Need/Pudsey We will be marking the day (Friday 16/11/23) with a non uniform/Pudsey items day. We ask for a voluntary donation which can be made via Parent Pay. ______________________________ Odd Socks Day To mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week (Monday 13/11/23), we are asking pupils to pop on a pair of odd socks to celebrate our uniqueness. At Mortimer, one of our 4 key ethos is “We are all different. Our differences make us unique.” ______________________________ Poppies We have a very small supply of poppies and other stationary. We will sell these on Wednesday and Thursday break time. On sale in the year 5 and 6 practical area. Poppy zippers/Slap bands/Wrist bands – 50p Sticker poppies – a suitable donation ______________________________ Christmas Dates Our diary of events has been published on our Website. https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/
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Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you for your patience. We are now pleased to share with you the 2023 Christmas calendars. Please find the appropriate link for your child’s year group.
Meet the Governors @ Mortimer Primary School
Dear Parent/Carer,
After half term we will begin proceedings to appoint a new parent governor.
For any interested or prospective parent, we warmly invite you to a ‘Meet the Governors’ session with the Head Teacher and members of the current governing body.
Monday 6th November 2023 @ 4pm
This will be a chance to hear about the role of the governing body and ask any questions you may have before nominations and expressions of interest.
This is a no-commitment opportunity to come and find out more about the role and how you can play a part.
If you would like to attend, please complete the form via the link below.
https://forms.gle/nEsHaGi2y7fkM9JG9
Many thanks
Mr Bennett
Head Teacher
Dear Parent/Guardian.
We’re getting in touch to advise that we’re hosting a Flu Immunisation catch-up session at Mortimer Primary School on 23 November 2023.
If your child has missed the Flu Immunisation session and you’ve already consented, they’ll be able to get it during this catch-up session. If your child already has received it as your doctor’s surgery, please let IntraHealth know as soon as you can so that your child does not receive this vaccination again.
If you’ve got any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the number below.
Kind Regards,
Immunisation Team (IntraHealth)
03333583397
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have found a number of issues in getting communications out via the current methods and applications we use. In summary, our communications have fallen short of where we want them to be and I apologise for that.
Sadly, the company we use have been unable to support us to correct these issues, therefore we will be looking for a new solution to communicate effectively with parents.
We will update you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your patience.
Mr Bennett
20.10.23 Update
Dear all,
Lunches – If your child requires a school dinner next week, please contact the school office and they will help you book lunches.
Date issues – Some parents have asked if there is a chance of swapping their child’s place to the other Thurston week (13th – 17th Nov). I will reach out to parents with children attending week 1 and enquire as to the possibility of swapping. Obviously, this isn’t something I can enforce but I will ask.
Thank you for your understanding at this time. If you have any further questions please reach out via the school office.
Mr Bennett
Thurston week 1 – 23rd – 27th October
Dear Parents/Carers,
I have been informed this afternoon that the Thurston centre has an electrical issue, which has left the venue without heating, hot water or a fire alarm system. The school visiting this week have been sent home early.
Due to this issue, I am extremely disappointed to inform you that our forthcoming trip to Thurston next week will be postponed. The positive news is the trip has been rearranged for Monday 20th November 2023 – Friday 24th November 2023. This was the only alternative date in which we could be accommodated.
I ask that you relay the news to your child in the most appropriate way.
This decision was out of my hands, as the centre is currently unsafe to host visitors with no guarantee that it would be operational for a Monday arrival. We have moved as fast as we can and have secured the coach services for this new date.
For parents with children going to both weeks, you will notice that this now places both Thurston weeks back to back. I hope that will still work for you.
If you have any questions or queries then please email [email protected] and we will get back to you asap.
Many thanks for your understanding.
Mr Bennett
Head Teacher
Although WhatsApp has an age restriction of 16+, it is becoming an increasingly popular messaging app amongst younger children. Depending on your child’s privacy settings, anyone can contact them or add them to group chats. Recently, WhatsApp have introduced new features which will ensure that the most appropriate settings are applied to the application for your child, to protect their safety.
