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Do you remember a story I told you about in assembly back in October. Here’s a reminder….

Everyone enjoyed Saturday art class. There were easels that stood up, paint brushes that could be put into any colour paint pot and anyone could get fresh paper and start again as many times they wanted.

Well, I said everyone enjoyed it. That is actually not true, because Millie did not like it.

She sat by herself and drew nothing. She didn’t speak to anyone and she seemed very cross.

It was like she had a cloud over her head. Everyone was a bit scared to talk to her.

But Belle wanted to be friends. Perhaps she could try……so she went over to chat, but it didn’t seem to work.

So she thought of other things she could try. Maybe working on a drawing together, but that didn’t turn out well.

But Belle wasn’t about to give up and after lots of attempts and pictures…… 

there was a smile from Millie. The other children noticed and thought that it looked like a good game.

So they started to work on pictures together.

And before long everyone was drawing together.

Then I showed you all a couple of pictures that your teachers had drawn together, (a half each). Remember that I told you that Mrs Keighery was good at drawing trees, but Mrs Allan wasn’t and they worked on a drawing together and made this beautiful tree which Mrs Allan was very proud of. 

Can you remember that Mrs Peacock and myself drew a butterfly and then had lots of talk about how we were going to colour each half.

I wonder if you can do a half and half picture with someone? It might be fun.

Have a top Tuesday.

Mrs Cunningham

Update 31.5.20

• School will only be open for key worker childcare Monday 1st June.
• Please bring some ID of key worker status if using the Keyworker child care service for the first time.
• Please only use this service if absolutely necessary; fewer children on site equals less chance of infection.
• Government guidelines are for schools to open more widely FROM 1st of June. We are are not open for Phase One yet.

26.5.20 Update

As the country has been in ‘lockdown’ the world has turned even more to technology to keep ticking. As a school we have embraced technology and have moved towards digital classrooms and explored new avenues of social media communication with parents.

E-safety is at the heart of Mortimer Primary School’s computing curriculum and we have continued to attend e-safety briefings by numerous organisations throughout the Covid-19 lockdown.

While schools have been closed across the country there has been an increase in the number of children using the internet and digital devices. Screen time has rapidly increased not only for adults but also for children. Younger children are using gaming platforms, streaming videos; there is an increase in social media such as Tic-Toc and Instagram and communication platforms such as House Party and Zoom have helped to keep the world connected while apart. As adults and children are very much aware, these come with age guidance of use and although many are fantastic portals they all carry risks of some level that both adults and children should be aware of.

E-safety is the new ‘stranger danger’ of our day and as a school and as parents/carers it is our duty of care to keep our families updated and educate our children to be aware of the dangers in an age appropriate way. We have linked CEOP resources Think You Know to our website. These are age appropriate units of work that generally involve a video and a discussion with your child.

Please click here to be taken to the resources.

Sadly, not everyone on the internet are nice people wanting the best for your children. A number of parental apps can help you to monitor apps on your children’s devices. ‘Our Pact‘ is one app which is highly rated but there are others on the market.

If you have concerns regarding e-safety; would like more support for adding parental controls to home devices or have concerns you can contact the school, who has trained members of staff to support you and your family. Our website also has links to ICT in Schools (local support), CEOP and Common Sense Media. 

An amazing day was had at school today during the last day of challenges. Pupils took part in gymnastic challenges which included agility, speed, balance and strength. Our pupils worked alongside their siblings to maintain social distancing rules and to support each other.

Well done team Mortimer, you have shone through all week!

Hello everyone, it’s Mrs Cunningham here again.

First of all I have to tell you that Miss Middleton delivered packs today with no calamities. Phew!

Today’s letter comes with help from Miss Staw who sent me this and I really wanted to share it with you all.Watch this and enjoy!!

Myself and all the staff at Mortimer are having a little holiday next week. Don’t worry, we are not going anywhere, or seeing each other. We are having a week in our houses. My ironing pile is huge and I have lots of homework to do from the Town Hall.

All of your teachers will be in touch next week.

Have a very happy half term.

Mrs Cunningham

Today’s challenge involved seeing how many ‘keepy-ups’ in 1 minute, dribbling challenge (how long it took to dribble up and down) and a super complicated final challenge!

21.5.20 Update Free School Meals Vouchers