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23rd November 2023Mr Bennett

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Dear parents/carers,

The term is passing at a great pace and we are already well into week 3!

Please see the latest news!

Christmas Market & Christmas Walk Around

As shared by the PTA, Friday 1st December is our Christmas walk around and we have also added a Christmas Market!

We will have a number of stalls on the KS2 yard and some extras in the hall and the Christmas walk around will start from 3:40.

Things to buy and do

·         Raffle prizes

·         Guess the name of the elf

·         Higher or Lower game

·         Xmas Jumper Swap

·         Hot chocolate

·         Hot dogs

·         Family photos by the Christmas tree

·         Book stall

·         Cakes, crisps and drinks

See your child’s Christmas crafts that have been made in school!

KS2 children will exit via the main door on this day only and we would like Year 5 & 6 to leave at 3:25 for this day only. Don’t worry if you need to collect at 3:30, we will keep them safe.

Gates to the KS2 yard will open at 3:30. The walk around will be accessed by the Year 3 & 4 doors at the top of the KS2 yard.
Parent Governors

We are delighted to have three candidates running for Parent Governor. The ballot will be open from Monday 27th November to Friday 1st December (noon). Papers will be sent home this week. Each family will receive two ballot papers regardless of how many siblings are in school. Please bring ballot papers to the school office from Monday.
Autumn Report

As part of our 6 point parent plan, the new Autumn Pupil Report will be with you very soon. This will be a snap shot of the autumn term and cover areas such as how children have settled, behaviour, relationships and a positive moment from the term.
Communications

We are very close to launching our new communications system for parents. We are excited that this will make things a lot easier for parents to stay up to date and share more of your child’s experience at Mortimer.

We will be using the Weduc – Reach More Parents app (available on Andriod and iPhone). The attachment provides more information about this service.

The app will provide areas such:

·         Focused news feed

·         Calendar of events for your child(ren)

·         Report absences

·         Notices from school

·         Attendance level of your child

Further information will follow soon with parent activation codes before we launch fully. Help will be on hand, but it is very user friendly.
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Thurston Update (Good News!)

14th November 2023Mr Bennett
Dear parents/carers,
Thurston Update 14.11.23
Firstly, thank you for your patience and understanding this week. It has been far from ideal for all involved, but I am delighted to provide this positive update.
We are able to attend for the remainder of the week!
The weather looks better and there are no warnings in place. The Thurston Centre has no damage and the roads are clear.
Pupils will depart Wednesday 15th November at 9am. Parents are again welcome to join us in the hall.
We hope to secure a late Friday departure at 1pm. This will provide the children with time to complete a further activity. Therefore we would expect children to return to school at approx. 5pm, but we will update on the day.
Children will need a packed lunch tomorrow as per the arrangements from Monday.
We have approached the subject of refunds with Thurston and we expect this to be a positive outcome.  We will provide full details once confirmed.
We hope you and your children are pleased.
Many thanks
Mr Bennett

Parent Governor Elections Nov 23

14th November 2023Mr Bennett

Please find the parent nomination form and an overview of the role below.

Printed copies are available on request from the school office.

All nominations must be returned to school by noon Friday 17th November 2023.

Expressions of Interest/Nominations

Monday 13th November – Noon Friday 17th November

Ballot Period

Monday 27th November to noon on Friday 1st December.

Download (PDF, 301KB)

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Thurston Update

13th November 2023Miss A Marshall

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Dear Parents/Carers,

Unfortunately, our bus to Thurston has been rediverted back to school due to safety concerns. This decision has been made by the Local Authority who oversee all Thurston trips. This is due to an amber weather warning over the west of the country and issues with transport links. 

All children will remain in school for the rest of the day and be dismissed as usual. Hopefully, the children will be able to travel to Thurston tomorrow morning and we will update you as soon as possible.

We are happy to house all suitcases/luggage overnight if parents request this. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Mr P. Bennett

Update for parents

7th November 2023Mr Bennett
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Dear parents/carers,
Welcome to another half term at Mortimer!
Please find some information about upcoming events.
Thank you
Mortimer Moments
Our latest half termly newsletter is ready for you to view.
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Start 2 Finish Afterschool Clubs
Here are the new links to sign up to the ever popular athletics clubs.

Wednesday – Year 1 & 2

https://forms.gle/RXmZiT7dP37TkN8z8

Friday Years 3, 4, 5 & 6

https://forms.gle/dAaaiYACZ6J32ikAA

They will start this week.

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Children In Need/Pudsey

We will be marking the day (Friday 16/11/23) with a non uniform/Pudsey items day. We ask for a voluntary donation which can be made via Parent Pay.

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Odd Socks Day

To mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week (Monday 13/11/23), we are asking pupils to pop on a pair of odd socks to celebrate our uniqueness.

At Mortimer, one of our 4 key ethos is “We are all different. Our differences make us unique.”

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Poppies

We have a very small supply of poppies and other stationary. We will sell these on Wednesday and Thursday break time. On sale in the year 5 and 6 practical area.

Poppy zippers/Slap bands/Wrist bands – 50p

Sticker poppies – a suitable donation

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Christmas Dates

Our diary of events has been published on our Website.

https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/christmas-calendars-2023/

 

Parent Governor

25th October 2023Mr Bennett

Meet the Governors @ Mortimer Primary School

 

Dear Parent/Carer,

After half term we will begin proceedings to appoint a new parent governor.

For any interested or prospective parent, we warmly invite you to a ‘Meet the Governors’ session with the Head Teacher and members of the current governing body.

Monday 6th November 2023 @ 4pm

This will be a chance to hear about the role of the governing body and ask any questions you may have before nominations and expressions of interest.

This is a no-commitment opportunity to come and find out more about the role and how you can play a part.

If you would like to attend, please complete the form via the link below.

https://forms.gle/nEsHaGi2y7fkM9JG9

Many thanks

Mr Bennett

Head Teacher

Flu Immunisation @ Mortimer Primary School

25th October 2023Mr Bennett
Flu Immunisation @ Mortimer Primary School

Dear Parent/Guardian.

We’re getting in touch to advise that we’re hosting a Flu Immunisation catch-up session at Mortimer Primary School on 23 November 2023.

If your child has missed the Flu Immunisation session and you’ve already consented, they’ll be able to get it during this catch-up session. If your child already has received it as your doctor’s surgery, please let IntraHealth know as soon as you can so that your child does not receive this vaccination again.

Can all parents/carers whose children have missed an in-school immunisations contact Intra Health directly on Tel 0191 5181564 / 
 Email [email protected], advising them of the school your child attends. 

If you’ve got any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the number below.

Kind Regards,

Immunisation Team (IntraHealth)

03333583397