Week 8: A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Monday)

11th May 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

I hope you have all had a good weekend. It was the VE Day Celebrations on Friday. Miss Middleton was in charge of school and along with the other teachers that day, she organised an ‘old fashioned 1940’s party’. I popped in for lunch. Mrs Davies made an old fashioned tea party with jelly and ice cream and  camouflage biscuits too. Did you have a street party? I did. We all had to sit in our own driveways. We had scones with cream and jam. There was music, a quiz and a game where we had to make a paper plane and fly it the furthest. The best bit was when we all sang together. The song was ‘We’ll Meet  Again’, it was originally sung by a lady called Vera Lynn for the people during the war, to make sure everyone knew that we would all be together and see each other again, but no one knew exactly when. I think that message is so important today. We will all be together again, you will all be playing in the yard with your friends, going to birthday parties, seeing your nanas and grandas and doing your after school clubs, but we are not sure when. Vera Lynn is 103 and has lived through lots of things. If anyone knows what she is talking about, it is her!
Have a marvellous Monday
Mrs Cunningham

10.5.20 Quick Update

10th May 2020Mr Bennett
I hope you’ve have a lovely weekend despite the challenges of the situation. Just a few things to mention…
There have been issues with the Free School Meal voucher website. The website would not accept Monday or Tuesday’s date so vouchers have been uploaded for Wednesday. So please don’t panic if you don’t receive your vouchers till then. Apologies but the system is out of our control.
As we all wait for Boris to deliver his update this evening, let me remind you that we will continue to update you as soon as we can with any changes to the service we can offer. In the mean time, thank you for only using our service where absolutely necessary. We are primed to continue the new normal service next week.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Thanks for your continuing support.
Stay safe.

Week 7 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Friday)

8th May 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

How are lunchtimes in your houses? Mine start at about 10.30 with my girls asking what is for lunch? I have been in touch with your lovely lunchtime assistants and they have shared a few stories with me.

Miss Curtis is missing your hugs but has been keeping herself busy by doing lots of walking.

Mrs Scott says she is missing all of her lovely nursery children! She hopes you are all eating your dinners at home as much as you do at school! It’s fishy Friday today and she knows how much you all love fishy Fridays! She’s been very busy making and colouring in flags with her two sons for VE Day and baking cakes. She says stay safe and she hopes she will see you all soon.

Miss Hart has been sunbathing and is looking forward to seeing you all.

Mrs Taylor (with the dark hair) has been reading books and taking her dog Ollie out for walks. She told me that he ate a sock and the vet had to make him better. YUK, imagine eating a sock?

Mrs Townsend is missing all of your cute faces and hopes you are keeping busy playing on your bikes, cooking and enjoying time with your mams and dads. She has been walking Ruby her dog along with Emily her daughter.

Mrs Taylor (the blonde one) has been enjoying watching you all on face book and missing Mrs Catchpole’s class wondering which Mrs Taylor it is and Mrs Peacock’s class and Miss Beatie’s dancing around. Mrs Taylor’s son is 16 today so they are having a BBQ. She has walked her dog Miley with her granddaughter Heidi. She misses you all.

Mrs Dykes is missing Year 2. But she has been busy cycling, reading and doing lots of puzzles. She really misses you all.

Mrs Bailey is missing all of Year 3. So far she has read two books and just started her third and is going to continue reading as she had forgotten how good it is. Mr Bailey is doing the homework while she has been walking and has had a busy day baking for her VE day tomorrow. She is looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Mrs Foster is missing her lovely Y4 Children and wonders if you have grown taller. I bet you have. She has been catching up on jobs that she has been putting off . She says to keep smiling and that she loves you all and will see you soon.

Mrs Brotherton has been missing all of the children and has been riding on her bike to stay fit, and taking Chloe and Pippa with her! She has been trying very hard to keep up with the girls’ school work, and has learnt some new things herself!

Mrs Morgan, Mrs Cummings, Mrs Brown, Mrs Meeks and Miss Maddison all send their wishes too and are really missing playing on the yard and the all weather pitch with you, and can’t wait to see you all.

Happy lunchtime and give your lovely dinner ladies a thought.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Mrs Cunningham

Week 7 – A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Thursday)

7th May 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

I hope you had a wonderful Wednesday. Oh my!  I’m loving the things you are posting on Facebook. I laughed at all the things going on in the background.  I think I might be out of a job as you are all doing such a good job! I have even seen my assembly done better than me!   I was in school today. We wrote instructions for a war time recipe, had some war time maths, then one of our mams delivered us teachers a delicious Thai lunch, then we had a wartime jive this afternoon. 

Home now and writing this and thinking about you all. 

Have a Thabulous Thursday (I’m running out of adjectives)

  

Mrs Cunningham

 

Week 7: A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Wednesday)

6th May 2020A Stelling

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

I hope you had a top Tuesday and did something kind after watching the animation. I bet you did not expect the heron to be feeding her babies. I thought she was just being greedy. Sometimes you need to know the whole story before you make your mind up about someone or something they did. It’s called seeing the bigger picture. 

Oh, I loved looking at all of your artwork. Well done to the winners too. Every single one was so good. It’s lovely to see that we are all thinking about each other. Some of your teacher pictures were so life-like!! Well done!!

I have been working from home today. Lots of emails and phone calls. I know lots of your mams and dads are doing the same. This next part is for them. Gone are the days of Tinky Winky and Dipsy, it’s now the Kardashians in the background. Help! Who is in the background for you? Is it Peppa Pig? Masha and the Bear? Thomas the Tank Engine? or Bing Bunny? Good luck!

Have a wonderful Wednesday 

Mrs Cunningham

Year 6 Leavers’ Hoodies

5th May 2020A Stelling

To all current Year 6 pupils: 

In previous years we have given Year 6 pupils the opportunity to order leavers’ t-shirts and hoodies. Due to Covid-19 our usual suppliers had taken a break in service and have only just reopened last week. 

We are in negotiations to order hoodies for any Year 6 child who would like to buy one. As in other years, they will be allowed to be worn only during the last week of the summer term. 

They are all priced at £12.50; they will have the school logo on the front and names of all pupils in the year group on the back in the shape of a 20. Hoodies will be navy blue and writing will be in white. 

Due to Covid-19 we are unable to allow pupils to try on sample hoodies this year but last year’s supply were true to size. All orders must be paid for via bank transfer. 

There is an expected six week turn around on order so we need to get orders confirmed, paid for and into the supplier as quickly as possible. 

To order you must complete the Google Form with all relevant information. 

Click here and fill in this order form

Orders will only be confirmed once payment has been received into the following account. If there are any concerns over bank transfer payments please contact the school directly.

Please quote your MortPS or MPS and child’s name when paying as reference.

South Tyneside MBC

Lloyds Bank 101-103 King Street NE33 1DT

30-97-89

35508568

Orders must be received and paid for by Friday 15th May so that we can process the order and guarantee delivery for the end of term. We are unable to extend this date.

Week 7: A letter from Mrs Cunningham (Tuesday)

5th May 2020A Stelling

I hope you had a good Monday and a super start to the week. I was thinking about the whole school assembly and the three things that we all remember during assembly.

Do your best with all your effort, as doing your best is more important than being the best.
Do something kind every day, as kind people are the best kind of people.
Be polite and always use your manners. Please and thank you are magic words.
Now I know we have all been in our own houses for a few weeks and maybe we need a little reminder of one of these very important things – kindness. Has anyone been kind to you lately? I’m sure they have. Have you been kind to someone lately? I’m sure you have too.
I found this little animation which I watched and I really liked it and thought that I would share it with you.

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Did you enjoy it? I loved the little puppy’s face. But what do you think the story is all about? I think it’s all about kindness and that kindness matters. I think it means that our kind actions (no matter how small they are) can often make a huge difference. I also think that sometimes our kindness can often lead to something far better happening.  I am going to try to do something especially kind today. Give it a try!
Have a terrific Tuesday.
Mrs Cunningham

 

Art Competition Winners!

4th May 2020Mr Bennett

Art Competition Winners!

Oh my what a tough choice! Thank you for all your entries, they were fantastic! Clearly lots of talented artists in Mortimer Primary School! Well done everyone!
A personal thank you to every pupil who drew a picture of me. I am very honored and would love them for my wall in exchange for a small thank you from me!
And now for our winners…

EYFS – Oscar  RKL

(I loved your use of colours and joyful expression!)

KS1 – Lucille 1MP

(A full out effort with different materials and huge scale!)

LKS2 – Jasper 3JDo

(I love the style of this portrait and colours.)

UKS2 – Jodie 5AM

(A lovely attempt to capture feeling and the eyes really stand out!)

Parent – Mrs Grey

(An eye catching piece with so many staff! One to recreate after lockdown??)
And a special mention + prize goes to Rive Bertram simply for capturing my true likeness with a bit of superhero flattery which never hurts! I’d love it for my wall!
Prizes will be ready after lockdown!

4.5.20 Update

4th May 2020Mr Bennett

4.5.20 Update

Happy Star Wars day everyone.
Just a few things to let you know:
  1. The school will be open this Bank Holiday Friday 8th May. In discussion with staff, we will remain available for childcare for key workers.
  2. The art competition winners will be announced later today!
  3. We appreciate reports are circulating that schools will reopen in the near future. We will continue to keep you up to date on any changes. We remain open for key worker families.
Stay safe everyone.
Just a reminder on the best way to contact school if you need support.
Children through from Year 2 to Year 6 have access to a Google Classroom. When tasks are posted pupils/parents can ask questions on the Google Stream (which is public to the rest of the class) or on the task itself (this is private). Teachers will reply to these questions and comments. Please do not email teachers direct. Google Classroom is a safe area and we ask for all communication to be open and visible between student and teacher. We understand that parents may be supporting children when working but please do not email teachers directly. All tasks on the Google Drive have been created to reinforce teaching that has already taken place; your child will not be directed to learn a new skill.
When a teacher reviews a task they may leave a comment within the document. Your child will be notified through email or when they open the app/website that the teacher has marked/reviewed their work.
Reception parents are aware that Tapestry is still in use and being monitored by the Reception Team. Class Dojo for nursery is also still in operation.
During the current situation we are operating on a reduced staff rota in school. We do not have office staff working on site however there is generally a member of the teaching team available at the office between 8:30 to 9:30 and 2:30 to 3:30 each day. If you have an urgent issue the team will be happy to take your call and pass your message on to the appropriate person and they will get back to you.
Please remember we are working on a reduced staffing rota so please be patient with us.
Please do not contact your class teacher via email, Facebook or other social media.
Thank you for your support
Mrs Cunningham

A letter from Minister Ford, Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State for Children and Families, and Minister Whately, Minister of State for Care, to children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.

4th May 2020A Stelling

Please find attached a joint ministerial letter from Minister Ford, Parliamentary-Under Secretary of State for Children and Families, and Minister Whately, Minister of State for Care, to children and young people with SEND and their parents and carers.

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