20.10.20 Discounted Chromebook Offer

20th October 2020Mr Bennett

20.10.20 Discounted Chromebook Offer

We are now able to bring you a time limited offer to purchase a discounted Chromebook from an educational supplier via the school.
Chromebooks are very much like laptops but smaller versions and run Google’s own software. They are highly portable and work well with the internet!
The time window is very short so please read the letter (attached and coming home with pupils tomorrow).
We have tried to make this as easy as possible for both parents and the school. Mortimer Primary will not make any profit from this offer. We are simply responding to the expressions of interest we’ve had.
Please read the letter carefully as we will be operating via the terms and conditions set out, which must be agreed on ordering.
To place an order
https://forms.gle/sWk4iTgPtbN96d726
This is the device
http://www.chromebooks4schools.com/…/Lenovo_100e…/
We hope this offer is useful.

16.10.20 Our Latest Newsletter

16th October 2020Mr Bennett

16.10.20 Our Latest Newsletter

Our latest news update as sent with pupils tonight.
No sooner had it been copied for the school but we were then sent an updated version of the ‘COVID19 Absence-A quick guide for parents/carers table’. I have identified the section in red which has been updated.
Have a great weekend and we look forward to having every year group open again fully on Monday!
Stay safe

15.10.20: Absence&COVID19: A guide for parents

15th October 2020Mr Bennett

15.10.20: Absence&COVID19: A guide for parents

Schools throughout the authority have been receiving a number of COVID queries from parents. The main queries are when children should stay off and when can they return to school. Attached is a table which breaks down the information easier.
Schools are also receiving queries around testing. Tests are reserved for people who have COVID-19 symptoms.
Advice on symptoms, self-isolating and more can be found at www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Stay Safe

14.10.20 Show Racism the Red Card

14th October 2020Mr Bennett

14.10.20 Show Racism the Red Card

We will be highlighting racism through the October Show Racism the Red Card annual Wear Red Day!
The 6th annual Wear Red Day will take place across England, Wales and Scotland on Friday 16th October 2020.
Pupils can add a dash of red to their normal uniform – a red top, red hair accessories or even a red shoe or two if your child wants to.
Again we are not asking for donations but will pass on any that are handed in.
https://www.theredcard.org/

Scholastic Book Club

14th October 2020A Stelling

Join us in celebrating our annual Book Week (week commencing 19th October) by browsing our brand-new Scholastic Book Club. There is an enormous range of quality books available, from the latest bestsellers to much-loved classics, all available at discounted prices. As well as finding excellent new books for your children to read, you will be supporting our school. For every £1 you spend, we will earn rewards to buy brand new books for our pupils to enjoy. You can browse our Book Club online at: https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/mortimer/digital-book-club

All orders and payments can be made online by October 24th and books will be delivered free-of-charge to school. Many thanks for your support.

11.10.20 Reception parents – Drop off

11th October 2020Mr Bennett
11.10.20 Reception parents – Drop off
Please can we ask that parents move away from the gate and Reception class entrance once your child is safely with the school staff.
We are operating a staggered drop off 8:45-8:55 to avoid large crowds. Parents waiting to see their child go into school are making the area difficult to access for others and to allow social distancing.
Thank you for your continuing support.

Open evenings for comprehensives

9th October 2020A Stelling

We have received the following information from some of our local secondary schools about their virtual open evenings. We hope you find it useful.

We will add more information if we receive it to this post.

St. Wifrid’s

Boldon School

Virtual tour will be available from Wednesday 14 October 2020 from 6.00pm.

If you or they have any questions or queries, please email:-      [email protected].uk

Please click here to read a letter from the school for future parents and pupils.

Hello Yellow!

9th October 2020A Stelling

All pupils and staff were invited to wear yellow today as part of #HelloYellow to support young people’s mental health on World Mental Health Day.

Pupils across the school took part within their classes in discussions and awareness activities to promote well being and mental health.