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A group of Year 6 children attended Bring It On, The North East Exhibition for Future Engineers. There were dozens of international engineering companies in attendance, including Bowmer + Kirkland, WSP, Venator, Nissan and Komatsu to name just a few! Pupils had the opportunity to engage in fun, interactive activities and talk to the companies about possible career options for the future.
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Read Write Inc Update – 11.10.22 |
| Dear parents/carers,
We have just begun week 2 of teaching using the new Read Write Inc system fully to improve phonics, reading and writing The 1st home reading books from the scheme should have arrived home. They are copies of the books children are using in school during the week. Therefore, they will know them very well and this is important. During the parent meetings we explained that it was “Three with me, Four at home.” Children will read their book in school 3 times to build:
Then at home
Therefore, the children shouldn’t be struggling with their books as they apply what they have learnt. They may seem ‘easy’ or ‘not hard enough’, but please don’t say this to your child. Instead, encourage your child to tell you the story out loud; ask them questions about things that happen or what they think about some of the characters in the story. Compliment them on their ability to tell the story rather than just reading the words. Home reading is a chance to show off and celebrate their reading skills. Supplementary books are unseen to the children, but use the same focus phonics as the core teaching text. As we progress, we are excited to see the positive impact Read Write Inc has on the progress of reading for every child. Making them readers for life armed with the reading skills to support them through their educational journey. We know parents and carers are very busy people. But if you can find time to read to your child as much as possible, it helps him or her to learn about books and stories. They also learn new words and what they mean. Show that you are interested in reading yourself and talk about reading as a family. We have loved hearing the positive feedback from parents already. You can find out about good stories to read to your child here: https://www.facebook.com/miskin.education
Further Information, Handouts and Resources can be found at: https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/phonics-at-mortimer-primary-school/
Thank you for your continuing support |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
On Tuesday 27th September, a number of our Y5/6 children represented our school at Temple Park in this season’s South Tyneside Schools’ Cross Country Competition.
Our pupils braved the elements and put in a sterling performance. Well done to all!
Thank you to everyone who attended one of our Read Write inc meetings. We fully appreciated your questions and the time you gave to join us.
Please find below the information which was shared during the meeting. We will continue to keep parents up to date with the programme and its implementation in school.
Links to website for additional information are contained within the slides, however we are happy to answer you questions.
Please find below our Autumn Reading Newsletter
Applications are now open for the following children for admission into school in September 2023.
SECONDARY ADMISSIONS
Letters have been posted out to parents directly to inform them of the need to apply for a Year 7 placement for next September. Letters will be sent to all Year 6 parents.
*Families living outside of the South Tyneside borough will need to apply directly to their own home local authority.
OPEN EVENINGS
Open evenings give parents and pupils the opportunity to gain a good overview of the school by meeting staff and pupils and gathering information about the school. You should note attending an open evening does not guarantee your child a place at the school.
*Please note Open Evening dates below are correct as at time of print.
| School | Date | Time |
| Harton Academy | Thursday 13th October 2022 | 6-8pm |
| Hebburn Comprehensive | Wednesday 21st September 2022 | 6-8pm |
| Jarrow School | Monday 26th September 2022 | 6-8pm |
| Mortimer Community College | Wednesday 14th September 2022 | 6-8pm |
| St Joseph’s Catholic Academy | Thursday 29th September 2022 | 6-8pm |
| St Wilfrid’s RC College | Wednesday 28th September 2022 | 6-8pm |
| Whitburn Church of England Academy | Thursday 6th October 2022 | 6-8pm |
CLOSING DATES
Secondary –Monday 31 October 2022 at 4.30pm
Primary – Monday 16 January 2023 at 4.30pm
Wake Up! Shake Up!
We are pleased to announce the return of Wake Up! Shake Up!
This is a before school exercise and dance group for any ability and will commence on Tuesday 27th September with Mrs Stelling. It is held every Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 8.30am until 8.50am. Any child from Year 1 to Year 6 is welcome to attend. Siblings in Reception are also welcome.
All children should wait at the doors to the school main entrance with their adult. Children are welcomed into school by a member of staff and escorted to the hall. School uniform should be worn.
This club will run this term until and inclusive Tuesday 29th and 30th November.
This is a drop in session so children can attend as and when they wish.
Harvest Festival – Tuesday 4th October
Father Mark will be leading our Harvest Assemblies. As ever, invites to grandparents of our Year 2 pupils will follow.
World Mental Health Day – Monday 10th October 2022
All activities for this will take place in school.
Show Racism the Red card – Friday 21st October
Pupils can add an item of red clothing to their school uniform.
Anti-Bullying week – Mon 14th Nov to Fri 18th Nov.
All activities for this will take place in school.
Children in Need – Friday 18th November
A SPOTacular non-uniform day. An opportunity to contribute to the charity will be made available.
Christmas Dates 2022
Thursday 8th December
Monday 12th December
Tuesday 13th December
Tuesday 13th December
Wednesday 14th December
Thursday 15th December
Friday 16th December
Monday 19th December
Tuesday 20th December
Wednesday 21st December
Thursday 22nd December
Friday 23rd December
The Christmas Fayre TBC
Northumbrian Water and One Day Creative delivered a fantastic interactive workshop to Year 5 on the Ripple Effect. The children loved revising their year 4 topic on The Water Cycle and learning about The Ripple Effect through drama and songs. They worked in teams to problem solve and came up with great ideas for saving water!
Year 5/6 Football
The club will run from 8:15 to 8:45 on Monday mornings.
Sessions are provided by GS Soccer by FA qualified coaches.
Children will wear school uniform but come to school in trainers.
At the end of the session children will be given time to change into their school shoes.
Sessions will run for ten weeks from Thursday 29th September to Thursday 8th December and will cost £20.
The club will run from 8:15 to 8:45 on Monday mornings.
Sessions are provided by GS Soccer by FA qualified coaches.
Children will wear school uniform but come to school in trainers.
At the end of the session children will be given time to change into their school shoes.
Sessions will run for ten weeks from Monday 26th September to Monday 5th December and will cost £20.
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Read Write Inc Meetings – 15.9.22 |
Dear parents/carers,
We warmly invite you to a meeting about phonics and reading teaching within our school. We have changed how we teach reading within school and now use Read Write Inc to drive our phonics and English for our younger children. The meeting will be a chance to hear about the changes and how it works. We will make materials available for parents who can’t attend. Read Write Inc. is a popular phonics scheme. Like all phonics schemes, it teaches children the sounds in English, the letters that represent them, and how to form the letters when writing. Read Write Inc. Phonics includes reading books written using only the letters they have learnt at each level (and a small number of separately taught tricky words). The children will quickly feel confident and successful. The following video gives a quick overview of the programme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjlPILhk7bQ Many thanks |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
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