Week 16 – A Letter from Mrs Cunningham (Tuesday)

7th July 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

Today’s Topic is  International Chocolate day which is today. I’m not expecting a Ripple of laughter, maybe just a little Snicker. We’ll just Wispa that as we don’t want everyone getting too hungry. Someone is Bounty come up with something funnier. You lot being so Smartie pants. Get your thinking caps on and lets see who can make a Quality street joke. You know you are my Heroes! It won’t be a Picnic in the park as I’ve got a few Twix up my sleeve. By the time your’e finished, you might need some Time Out. Don’t spend too long. I really only want a minute of your Dime. Go on, give it a Twirl.

Have a Treat Tuesday,

Mrs Cunningham

Week 16 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Monday)

6th July 2020A Stelling
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

I hope you have all had a good weekend. It feels like more things are getting back to normal. The government has said that we can go abroad on holiday now. I know lots of people, including me, are looking forward to that. However, I went on a windy walk yesterday and took a few pictures. I think if you did not recognise the places as being South Shields, you would possibly think that you could be anywhere! We all should appreciate what is right here.  There is absolutely no place like home.
Have a marvellous Monday,
Mrs Cunningham

Sydney, the stay safe snake

3rd July 2020A Stelling

Our EYFS Key Workers’ Bubble had a fantastic morning placing their decorated pebbles in the Redhead Park.

We counted over 200 pebbles now along the body of Sydney, the stay safe snake. We noted all the different colours and spotted a few other Mortimer pebbles along the body. We even had time for a few games on the grass.

A lovely community art project started by one of our very own Year 1 pupils.

A great time was had by all.

3.7.20 Phase Three

3rd July 2020Mr Bennett

3.7.20 Phase Three

Here is the key information for Phase Three, our final two weeks of the term.
Key things to note:
  • Key workers need to line up to collect and drop off via the ramp.
  • Key worker times have changed. Children won’t be ready for collection until 3pm and need to be collected by 3:15 at the latest. Drop off must be made by 9am.
  • Classes are now staggered by year group for drop off and pick up. Please check your new times as we have multiple year groups entering and exiting.
  • KS2 children should enter via the steps and straight onto the yard. Can parents please stay on the lower level and not come up the steps. Please also exit via the steps.
  • KS1 parents – please use the white boxes to social distance when dropping off and picking up.
  • Lunch is free, with a limited choice. Children can bring a packed lunch if they wish.
  • Uniform should be worn where possible.
  • Please leave the site promptly and avoid any gatherings.
  • The school is closed to all children Friday 10th and 17th of July.

Thank you for your support.

Week 15 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Friday)

3rd July 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here.

Tonight on my way home I heard a story on the radio which I could not believe, so when I got home I Googled it and sure enough it is true. NASA has made a perfume called Eau De Space! Back in 2008 Nasa contacted a chemist called Steve Pearce, who started work to develop the fragrance.

Using details from astronauts who described the space smell, Pearce used his knowledge of fragrance chemistry to produce a perfume that matched those descriptions.

Now a company is trying to sell it as a perfume so we can all experience the unique smell for ourselves. Now what does space smell like? A  mix of fireworks, steak and raspberries. Nice! Eugh!

I think I will stick to my normal perfume!

Have a fragrant Friday.
Mrs Cunningham

 

Week 15 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Thursday)

2nd July 2020A Stelling
Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.
We have a new vegetable patch in our school garden. I went to have a little look at it today and as  I was approaching it I thought the broccoli had shot up though the soil. But it was NOT broccoli. It was a FROG! He jumped over the carrot tops and away into the pond.
Enjoy the Frog poem I found.
Have a thoughtful Thursday.
Mrs Cunningham

1.7.20 Update of pupil places

1st July 2020Mr Bennett

1.7.20 Update of pupil places

Dear all,
thanks for your help in signing up for the different routes of care. It has been a little tricky to place everyone but we are nearly there.
Tomorrow (Thursday 2nd)
Texts will be sent to:

Priority Years

    • Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 parents.
    • Your text will list which group your child is in for the final two weeks (just next week for year 6).
    • For most this will be the same as you have accessed.
    • New returners will be placed where possible.
  • Start and finish times may change and we will explain these this week.

Phase Three Return

  • Years 2, 3, 4 and 5 parents.
  • Your text will list which group your child is in for your two days.
  • Group 1 is Monday & Tuesday. Group 2 is Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Years 3 and 5 wb 6th July only
  • Years 2 and 4 wb 13th July only
  • We have tried to keep siblings (who are in priority years) on similar days but this may not always have been possible.
  • Children have been grouped by their teacher and in friendship groups.
  • Details of uniform, start and finish times etc will be shared this week.

Key workers

  • Please assume that your request has been accepted and your child can attend the key workers provision for the days needed.
  • If you need to confirm your days then speak to me when dropping off or picking up.
  • You won’t receive a text as the take up is so varied.
  • We will have to tweak our system slightly for the last two weeks with so many more pupils in and we will let you know these this week.
Thanks for your support. I appreciate that things are difficult to follow but we will soon be sorted for the final two weeks in school.

1.7.20 Last Call!

1st July 2020Mr Bennett

1.7.20 Last Call!

Priority Year Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 6

If you haven’t already completed the form to let us know that your child is attending in the last to weeks, please can you do so asap.
https://forms.gle/RHRDj7zTfTVjN9V47
There are a number of children who have been in the last two weeks but have not signed up again. New parents are signing up with numbers increasing.
Your place may not be available if you have not signed up.
Text messages will be sent to confirm your child’s group once new children have been placed and groups completed.
Thank you

Week 15 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Wednesday)

1st July 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

It’s July 1st today which is officially National Joke Day! Joke Day is not just a day for you to prove to everyone how funny you are. It is the perfect day for you to share laughs and to put a smile on people’s faces, including your own. Whether you prefer to share jokes or you like to listen to them, this is a day that is all about smiling, laughing, and having fun, and who wouldn’t want to be a part of a day like this?

They say that laughter is the best medicine, and a lot of people would agree with this! I have done a little bit of research and I have found that laughing is good for you!

Laughter can get rid of pain, make your mood happier, and strengthen the cells in your body. Also, mams and dads might be interested to know  that laughter can burn calories! I don’t think that lying on the settee reading a joke book is healthier than our daily mile or our Trim Trail, but apparently you can burn 40 calories if you laugh for 10 minutes.

I have had some help from Mr Bennett, Mrs Peacock and Miss Middleton in coming up with some jokes. Now, I am certain you are not going to be losing 40 calories reading these jokes…..maybe 4…if that! Ok, this is what we came up with!! It was one of our funnier management meetings!!

This morning I saw my neighbour talking to her cat, it was obvious that she thought the cat understood her. I came home and told the dog….we laughed a lot!!

Did you hear about the man who invented the knock knock joke?                                   He won a no bell prize!!

I’ve just bought a new car and it’s fantastic!  It’s made out of spaghetti. My sister wouldn’t believe her until I drove pasta.

What do you call a cheese that’s not yours?                                                                          Nacho cheese!!

How do you stop an astronaut’s baby from crying?                                                              You rocket!

Have a witty Wednesday.

Mrs Cunningham ….. oh and our 2nd lockdown family birthday. Happy Birthday Mr C.

30.6.20 Year 6 Update

30th June 2020Mr Bennett

30.6.20 Year 6 Update

Here are some key bits n bobs for our year 6, as we approach the end of the strangest term!
Last week of term (wb 13th July)
We would like to invite each class back for a leavers assembly. Each class will have a full day to return. They can come just for the assembly or stay for the whole day and be in groups within the year 6 classrooms.
We hope that children can attend this special occasion, however we fully understand if you do not want your child in school.
Weather permitting, we will hold the assembly outside
Due to the current circumstances, we are unable to invite parents but we will post some pictures and video to help you be part of their final Mortimer Assembly!
  • 6RD – Monday 13th July
  • 6FH – Tuesday 14th July
  • 6EM – Wednesday 15th July
Please complete the following form to indicate your child’s attendance and wherever they are staying for the assembly or all day.
https://forms.gle/heDzDrU4Kin9AXZs5
Hoodies
Pupils who are in school Tuesday 30th June or Wednesday 1st July, will receive their hoodie from their teacher.
For any child not attending this week, parents will receive a text today (Wednesday) allocating a 30min slot on Thursday 2nd July to collect their child’s hoodie. Please come at the given time and limit to one adult. Mr Maltby will be at the front of school to give the hoddies out.
Returns
Please can the following be returned to school as soon as possible:
· All library books
· 100 books
· Goodnight Mr Tom books
· School sports kit (football, netball etc)
Thank you