10th December 2021Mr Bennett
Mortimer Primary School
Excellence for all
Latest News at Mortimer – 10.12.21
Dear parents/carers,

It’s extremely busy in school at present, as we work towards the end of term. Parties are in full swing and the school is looking very festive. It was lovely that so many of you were able to join the Christmas Walk Around evenings and we appreciated the positive feedback. There is a lot to get through, so here we go…

  1. Carols on the Yard – for the parents
  2. Viewing the Christmas Performances
  3. Change of dates for Panto and Magic Andrew
  4. Christmas Raffle
  5. Spare socks
  6. Flu vaccine
  7. Holiday club
  8. Peer network
  9. Diary Dates
  10. Website

 

  1. Carols on the Yard – for the parents

We know it’s been difficult not seeing the Christmas performances 1st hand, so next week we would like to offer a chance to see your children perform a song or two…just for you the parents. On Thursday and Friday next week we are inviting parents to an outside performance of some of the songs from their festive production.

Thursday 16th December

Who

 When & Where
Nursery am – 11:10 Nursery Garden
Nursery pm & 30 hours – 2:30 Nursery Garden
Reception – 2:45 KS1 Yard
Year 1 & Year 2 – 3:05 KS1 Yard

 Friday 17th December

Who

 When & Where

Year 5 & Year 6 – 

 2:45 KS2 Yard

Year 3 & Year 4 – 

 3:05 KS2 Yard

 The weather looks good to sing outside and children will be able to leave with their parent after. Any child without a parent will remain in school until the normal time. We will share a few more practical details next week.

  1. Viewing the Christmas Performances

All festive productions, which we have recorded, will be shared via email once they have been edited.

  1. Change of dates for Panto and Magic Andrew

The panto will now go ahead on Tuesday 14th. Magic Andrew will now perform on Friday 17th.

  1. Christmas Raffle

Tickets can be bought via Parent Pay. £1 a ticket.  This will be drawn on Thursday morning.

  1. Spare socks

A request from early years (Nursery & Reception) if you have any spare pairs of socks for this age range. Wet, cold feet are never nice!

  1. Flu vaccine

Call 0191 4028179 should your child need an alternative flu vaccine due to the porcine gelatine ingredient.

  1. Winter Holiday Club

Saturday 18 December to Sunday 2 January 

You can now enrol your child in a free holiday club programme over the winter. There are free places available for children and young people in South Tyneside who are eligible for benefits related free school meals, where they can enjoy a variety of creative and physical activities, alongside a nutritious meal every day.

Sessions include sports, arts, crafts and more!  

Activities cater for children aged 5 to 16 and take place across the winter holiday. All events are subject to availability. Those taking part are asked to observe Covid advice, wear a face mask if age appropriate and take a lateral flow test before attending. Anyone who is feeling unwell or symptomatic should stay at home.

Booking is essential. Activities and food are funded by the Department for Education. 

Visit www.southtyneside.gov.uk/holidayclub 

  1. Peer network

Please see the flyer for the LGBT+ session that we have booked for parents/carers to have the opportunity to learn more about the service offer in South Tyneside.

  1. Diary Dates
  • 17.12.21 – School closes for Christmas holidays
  • 5.1.22 – School reopens for pupils
  • 21.2.22 – 25.2.22 – School closed for half term
  1. Website

Please visit the website for news on:

  • STEM at Nissan
  • Cop26 Competition Winners
Have a great weekend!

 
Phone: 0191 455 4504
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mortimerprimary.co.uk