Parent Update

It has been a fast paced start to the new term! We have been delighted to see so many parents in school to meet new staff and hear from the senior leaders. There is still time to sign up for the 2^nd Meet the Head & SLT meeting this Thursday at 5pm.

(Sign up here https://schoolforms.uk/T/FB3Ln9Kyv50i6jtL3X)

A specific communication will be with you, on Tuesday 24^th Jan, regarding teacher strike action. 

Please can I draw your attention to the following:

School Uniform & PE Kit

As a school we have noted that some children are not in the appropriate school uniform this term. We allow stud earrings only and ask that footwear is dark, preferably black. There is no requirement to wear uniform with the school logo. Clothes in the correct colours are also readily available at most supermarkets and high street stores.

We operate indoor and outdoor PE lessons to ensure we fully cover the curriculum. For outdoor lessons, we ask pupils to have outdoor trainers, jumper/tracksuit top, joggers/tracksuit bottoms and socks. Socks are especially important if your child wears tights to school. PE kit should be in school all week.

We also ask that shoulder length or longer hair be tied back, whilst earrings are removed by the child for PE lessons.

Information about our agreed uniform and PE kit can be found at https://mortimerprimary.co.uk/school-uniform-2/

Drinks in school

The love for the drink ‘Prime’ continues to attract children. Whilst we are happy to see children wanting to stay hydrated, we do ask that children use bottles, for their water, that have a sports cap rather than bringing bottles of Prime or other such drinks to school.

Smart Watches

Christmas has been very kind to some children and we have seen an increase in the number of KS2 pupils wearing Apple and other smart watches. Please can we ask that parents alter the settings of the watches to ensure that notifications, messages and updates are not received during the school day. This must also include the use of any camera function.

If you have any questions about any of these matters, then we would be happy to answer them.

Many thanks for your support

Mr Bennett

Head Teacher