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26th November 2021Mr Bennett
Mortimer Primary School
Excellence for all
MPS Latest News – 26.11.21
Happy Friday everyone,
We are just waiting to finalise plans for our December celebrations. We will share these with you fully next week once the ink is dry. Until then have a great weekend and be careful in the wind.
 
For now, just a few things to update:
  1. Craft Shop
  2. Reading Newsletter
  3. Reading Project
  4. SEND Update
 
Craft shop
On Tuesday 30th 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.
Reading Newsletter
Reading Project
Dear parents and carers,
As part of a new, exciting in-school reading project for our Year 3 children (and parents), we would like to invite you to donate any much loved stories which you have enjoyed sharing with your child. We hope to have this project up and running in the new year and would welcome all book donations with open arms. We kindly request that any book donations be brought into school before the Christmas break to help us get the project organised. This would support us greatly in our new reading venture.
Yours sincerely,
Miss Reid & Miss Nesbitt 
SEND Update
SEND An Update

South Tyneside have introduced – SEND An Update, a new quarterly newsletter for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND and professionals that work with them in South Tyneside.
Their vision is that every child in South Tyneside enjoys a full, healthy life with the support they need to reach their potential, and that families area supported to stay resilient and knowledgeable though flexible, child centred services which offer the right support at the right time.
A key part of the vision is that families and young people get good information and advice at every step of their journey and can make informed choices, so they can connect with others to enjoy and learn. SEND An Update contains information about services available, updates on what parents/carers have been feeding back, how they are responding as well as how parents can get involved in developing the local offer.

See https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/send-an-update/ for the full document.

 
Phone: 0191 455 4504
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk

SEND An Update

26th November 2021Mr Bennett

SEND An Update
South Tyneside have introduced – SEND An Update, a new quarterly newsletter for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND and professionals that work with them in South Tyneside.
Their vision is that every child in South Tyneside enjoys a full, healthy life with the support they need to reach their potential, and that families area supported to stay resilient and knowledgeable though flexible, child centred services which offer the right support at the right time.
A key part of the vision is that families and young people get good information and advice at every step of their journey and can make informed choices, so they can connect with others to enjoy and learn. SEND An Update contains information about services available, updates on what parents/carers have been feeding back, how they are responding as well as how parents can get involved in developing the local offer.

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Reading Project

26th November 2021Mr Bennett

Dear parents and carers,

As part of a new, exciting in-school reading project for our Year 3 children (and parents), we would like to invite you to donate any much loved stories which you have enjoyed sharing with your child. We hope to have this project up and running in the new year and would welcome all book donations with open arms. We kindly request that any book donations be brought into school before the Christmas break to help us get the project organised. This would support us greatly in our new reading venture.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Reid & Miss Nesbitt

Newcastle University Visit Year 4

18th November 2021A Stelling

Year 4 had a brilliant morning working with Newcastle University discovering more about their science topic about looking after our teeth.

Children discussed teeth type and how sugars in foods and drink effect the mouth. They investigated using dental tools to remove cavities and fill them!

There appears to be many budding dentists and orthodontists among our pupils… watch this space!

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:
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 15th 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. 

  1. Parent Governor results
  2. Children in Need
  3. Nursery Rhyme Day
  4. Anti-Bullying Week
  5. Choir restarts
  6. Craft shop
  7. COVID impact
  8. Street parking
  9. 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. parent-governor-elections.jpg
2. Children in NeedOn Friday 19th 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.   cin.png 
3. Nursery Rhyme DayThe 15th – 19th November is World Nursery Rhyme week! On Tuesday 16th November, children in Nursery and Reception are invited to dress up as a nursery rhyme character of their choice nursery rhymes.jpg
4. Anti-Bullying weekMonday 15th – Friday 19th is anti-bullying week. The focus this year is one kind word. Some lessons will focus directly on this important subject. anti-bullying-week.webp
5. Choir restartsWe will be restarting choir practice on Tuesday 16th November. Year groups will be socially distanced to remain within their bubbles. Thank you for your patience. choral-3871734.png
6. Craft shop

On Tuesday 30th 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.

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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. covid.jpeg
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. istockphoto-1083622428-612x612.jpg
9. Diary dates

15.11.21 – In-service day (school closed, reopens Tuesday 16thNov)

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

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Remember to book school lunches by 10pm each Wednesday…

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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.

  1. TT Rockstars
  2. Nursery Rhyme Day
  3. Poppies
  4. COVID19
  5. Children in Need
  6. World Book Day
  7. Diary dates
  8. Booking lunches
 1. TT RockstarsFor Maths Week England we will be taking part in a friendly competition involving schools from England from Monday 8th November to Thursday 11th November. It’s all done online via play.ttrockstars.com. See https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/26923-2/ for more details tt rock.png
2. Nursery Rhyme Day

The 15th – 19th November is World Nursery Rhyme week! On Tuesday 16th November, children in Nursery and Reception are invited to dress up as nursery rhyme character of their choice.

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3. PoppiesWith Remembrance Sunday fast approaching, just a little reminder that we are selling poppies if any child wishes to purchase one. 50p donations. poppies.jpg
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.

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5. Children in NeedThis year’s charity event takes place on Friday 19th 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.  cin.png
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.

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7. Diary dates
  • 8.11.21 – Year 6 Residential and Outdoor Ed. Week
  • 15.11.21 – In-service day (school closed, reopens Tuesday 16thNov)
  • 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
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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.

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Phone: 0191 455 4504
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk