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| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Home Access Devices – 1.2.22 |
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Dear all,
as mentioned in last weeks newsletter, we may be able to offer a laptop/Chromebook to support pupils access to home learning.
Please complete the form below and we will be in touch if we can help.
Thank you
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Y5 Artwork Display – 31.1.22 |
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Dear all,
Year 5 have been coming up with their own ideas about what we’re missing in the world and seeing their chosen idea through to a final design.
Challenged by local-born artist and inventor Dominic Wilcox, children’s artwork and first names can be sent to https://www.littleinventors.
Please let the school know if you have any objections/questions about your child’s work being displayed in this way. If you are happy for this to go ahead, we will let you know when your child’s work has been uploaded so you can see their creative designs for yourself.
Many thanks
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
At present there is no damage to the Primary School roof and we will be open as normal tomorrow. We will inspect again in the morning,
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Latest News – 28.1.22 |
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Well, it’s been quite the start to the year. COVID continues to play havoc with attendance but we’re glad that the majority of our staff have now returned. Our staff have been fantastic and without such dedication we would not have been able to stay open. We are still seeing pupils testing positive and we thank you in helping us contain the spread.
There is plenty happening, in and out of school, as we see restrictions lifted and we are excited to see events across the authority reenter the diary.
Have a great weekend!
This week:
1. Class Assemblies
2. NSPCC Number day / Wear Green Day
3. Keeping Safe in the Online World
4. Lego
5. Laptops/Chrome books for pupils
6. Diary dates
7. Lunch bookings
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1. Class Assemblies
We hope you’ll join us for your child’s class assembly. They are always special events.
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2. NSPCC Wear Green Day
On Friday 4th February, we will again take part in the NSPCC Number day. Children can add an accessory of green to their school uniform as we take part in the annual event with a variety of maths activities. Donations will be very welcome and payable via Parent Pay.
The money you raise could support Childline, the confidential helpline for children, whatever difficulty they’re facing. Or it could support services reach more schools with the Speak out. Stay safe. programme – giving children the knowledge and confidence to speak out about anything that’s worrying them, including abuse, so they can get the help they need. |
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3. Keeping Safe in the Online World
Parents and carers, join us on a Google Meet to hear the latest updates on how you can help protect your family in the online world. The update will be led by the ICT in Schools Team from South Tyneside Council. The session will last about an hour and look at recent trends and provide resource recommendations for you to use at home. When: Wednesday 9th February at 4.30pm or Thursday 10th February at 4.30pm Contact the school office to express your interest and to receive the access link to the Meeting. |
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4. Lego
If anyone has any spare Lego to donate to Reception, then we would be very grateful. Thanks in advance.
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5. Laptops/Chrome books for pupils
If there are any parents who welcome a laptop/Chromebook device at home to help with their child’s online access to work, then please watch out for further information coming soon. We may be able to access some devices for pupils to use at home.
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6. Diary dates
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7. Lunch bookings
A reminder that lunches should be booked by the previous Wednesday 10pm for next weeks lunches.
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| COVID19 Update – 13.1.22 |
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Dear all, We feel it only correct to update you at this current time. Since returning to school last week we have been faced with unprecedented staff absence due to, in large, COVID19. The task since last Sunday has been to keep every class open and continue pupil’s education. With the number of teaching staff absent, many classes have been taught by different teachers including senior leaders. Our staff have been fantastic in helping ensure that every class has a teacher who is well known to the school. This has kept disruptions to a minimum. However, we are now seeing increasing numbers of pupils test positive for COVID. Please continue to watch for key symptoms of COVID19. Staff absence is a daily issue, but we continue to work to avoid closing any classes or year groups. This will remain the absolute last choice. Thank you for your support and understanding at this challenging time. |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Yr6 Kooth Assembly – 13.1.22 |
| Mortimer Primary School have been asked to share the following information with all of our Y6 parents/carers. On Tuesday 18th January 2021 a member of the Kooth team will be visiting school to introduce the service to our Y6 children in an assembly. If you have any questions about the service, please use the link provided below.
Dear Parents/ Carers & Guardians, XenZone would like to provide you with information on our free online counselling and support service, Kooth, which is now available in South Tyneside for young people aged 10-25 years. Accredited by the BACP and a trusted delivery partner of the NHS, Kooth is a transformational digital mental health support service for young people. As a service, fully commissioned by South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group in South Tyneside, Kooth.com is a safe, confidential and non-stigmatising way for young people aged 10-25 years to receive advice, support and easy access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced counsellors. The service is staffed by fully trained and qualified counsellors who are available until 10pm each night, 365 days per year. Kooth provides a much needed out of hours’ service, making it a powerful early-intervention/prevention and treatment resource which young people are keen to use. More than 95% of end of session questionnaires show young people would recommend Kooth to a friend. Kooth provides young people with instant access to emotional and wellbeing advice incorporating self-help articles and online tools such as a mood tracker, as well as professional online therapy and pre-moderated peer-to-peer forums. On Kooth, young people can learn effective coping strategies to manage day to day life and with no thresholds, Kooth is easily accessible for all young people to use. If you require any further information, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and you can also find further information on our website: https://xenzone.com/kooth/ Yours sincerely, Alex White XenZone- Integration and Participation Worker |
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
| Mortimer Primary School |
| Excellence for all |
| Morning Football – 11.1.22 |
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We are pleased to be able to offer a before school, morning football skills club to Y3/4 children on a Monday and Y5/6 children on a Thursday.
Places are limited to 20 places. Names will be drawn if more than 20 pupils apply.The club will run from 8:15 to 8:45, 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 week beginning Monday 24th January to the week of Monday 4th April and will cost £20. Further details about payment will be sent once your place is confirmed. *Once place is confirmed, please only send payment on the first day of the club and pay directly to the coach.* Please complete this form of interest and your child will be given confirmation of their place if successful. Year 3/4 Football Link
Year 5/6 Football Link
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| Phone: 0191 455 4504 |
| Email: [email protected] |
| Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk |
Just before we closed for Christmas, Miss Beatie was able to host another French soiree! Looks like it was another very enjoyable experience!
Dear Parent/Carer
As your child is currently attending Nursery and transferring to Reception class in September 2022 please see the following information and attachment.
Admission to Reception class in September 2022
May we remind you that the closing date for returning your application form for your child to transfer into Reception class in September is 4.30pm on Monday 17 January 2022.
The easiest way to apply for your preferred school(s) is online by logging onto the Council web site at www.southtyneside.gov.uk/schooladmissions. If you apply online, you will be notified on Tuesday 19 April 2022 the ‘offer day’ via your e-mail account.
This can not be done through the school and a place must be applied for even if your child already attends our nursery.
Regards
Start 2 Finish will be continuing the after school clubs this half term.
Wednesdays – Year 1 & 2
Fridays – Years 3, 4, 5 & 6
See your emails for links to sign up.
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