12/09/14
BISHOP MARTIN WEEKLY NEWS
Autumn Term Issue 1
“Inspire, Enjoy, Achieve” Tel No. 01695 724730 Dates for Your Diary
Monday 15th September Whole Class photographs 3.20 Giraffes parents meeting Wednesday 17th September 3.20 Rabbits parents meeting Thursday 18th September 3.20 Otters parents meeting 3.20 Owls parents meeting th
Friday 19 September 3.20 Squirrels parents meeting 3.20 Dolphins parents meeting Monday 22nd to 24th September Y6 Residential Trip Friday 26th September INSET Day school closed to all children
Monday 13th October Family and individual photographs Friday 24th October 3.10pm School closes for half term Monday 3rd November 8.55am School re-opens to all.
Headteacher – Mrs A Gray
www.bishopmartin.lancs.sch.uk
Dear Parents, We have had a very good start to our new school year with all the children settling well into their classes. I visited every class several times this week and in all rooms there was a lovely calm, atmosphere with children working hard but happily. The teachers have all been working hard over the Summer planning lots of interesting and exciting lessons and activities. Hopefully you will have been given a preview of these in your class meetings with the teachers this week and next. Behaviour on the playground and around school has been excellent. Our results last year again place Bishop Martin amongst the top performing schools in the area and perhaps as a result we are receiving a lot of requests for places and have been happy to welcome quite a few new starters to school. All the staff have been so proud of how kind and friendly our children have been in helping them settle in. As ever I am available to meet with any parents who wish to see me. Just speak to the office to arrange an appointment. Thank you for all your support. WELCOME BACK!!! Mrs Gray - Headteacher APPLYING FOR SCHOOL PLACES FOR SEPTEMBER 2015 For Lancashire resident families who will require a primary or secondary school place in September 2015 the means of application is via Lancashire's on-line system. If you would like to do this using school’s facilities please contact the school office. The system went live on 1st September 2014. It is quick and easy to use and offers an e-mail receipt of all submitted applications. If you want your child to come to Bishop Martin please make sure you complete the additional Church School form and bring in to school. Please ensure that you hit the "submit" button when you are ready to send in your completed on-line application. You must apply even if you already have children at your preferred school. The closing dates for applications for September 2015 are at 11-59 pm on:Secondary school applications – 31st October 2014 Primary school applications – 15th January 2015
www.lancashire.gov.uk (then search "school admissions")
School Clubs W/C 15/09/2012 Tuesday Y5&6Tag Rugby Lunchtime On Owls Cake and Craft Lunchtime On Y1&2 Tennis 3.10 – 4.10 On
Wednesday KS2 High ‘5’ Netball 3.10 – 4.10 On
Thursday French Club 12.30 – 1.10 On KS2 Tennis 3.10 – 4.10 On
Reminder - Dinner Money School meals for Junior children are £2.20 per day – £11.00 per week. This is payable at the office on Monday mornings. Free School Meals If you are not already in receipt of free school meals and need to apply, please contact LCC on 01772 531 809.