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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

CONTRIBUTIONS

• 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

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.

Due to inter school events being postponed, our school has participated in a virtual South Tyneside competition. Our children took part in the following five events: shuttle runs, standing long jump, chest push, speed bounce, vertical Due to inter school events being postponed, our school has participated in a virtual South Tyneside competition. Our children took part in the following five events: shuttle runs, standing long jump, chest push, speed bounce, vertical jump. Our children’s results have all been sent to the competition organiser and we know all of our athletes have tried to the best of their ability. Well done everyone!jump. Our children’s results have all been sent to the competition organiser and we know all of our athletes have tried to the best of their ability. Well done everyone!

2.12.20 Santa Paws Update

1.12.20 Christmas Party Times

• 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)
• Year 2 pick up 11:50 and return for 13:20 (as usual arrangements)
• Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 pick up at 12:10 and return for 13:20

1.12.20 School Car Park

30.11.20 Christmas Payments

• 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

27.11.20 John Lewis Kindness Competition