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We have had a busy end to the school term, that has been full of festive fun and joy!
The end of term performances for Nursery, Reception, Year 2 and Year 5 have allowed children to perform to parents/carers. Thank you for the positive feedback we have received!
Buddy assemblies took place at St Cuthbert’s Church today, where everyone enjoyed a Christmas story with Mrs Payne and Mr Miller. It was atmospheric and the children’s behaviour was exemplary. It is important that the children understand about their local community and St Cuthbert’s is a part of this, who we have worked with for many years.
A BIG thank you must go to the PTA. Their efforts this term, all voluntary, has been very much appreciated. This week alone they made a grotto in the School Lodge, dressed up as elves, whilst we had a special visit from Father Christmas. He read stories to most year groups. Presents were provided for all children - thank you for supporting this through parent pay (if you haven’t already there is still time to do this).
We have and will be delivering food and present parcels to some of our local community, with the support of Southport Foodbank and Kind charity organisations.
Finally, I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas! The children will be coming home tired, but excited for the time ahead. We are fully aware that the Christmas period can be hard for families for many reasons. We hope all families find peace and a time to rest during the Christmas break.
We will see you in 2025!
Mrs Payne ��
LOVE OF LEARNING
This half term, the Value that Churchtown has been developing is Love of Learning. Please see further on in the newsletter for a note of this term’s Values Champions.
2024/2025
Churchtown Primary School
Term Dates
The term dates for the 2025-2026 academic year have been uploaded to our website.
Please click here to access them.
ATTENDANCE
This week’s attendance champions are Year 3 Elm!
From January 2025, school lunch fees will be increasing to £2.50 per day (£12.50 per week). Further information in relation to the lunchtime menu can be found on our website:
We would like to invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Morning. This is a great opportunity to take a look around Churchtown Primary, meet our staff and current pupils. The Open Morning will start at 9.30am prompt at the main school entrance (school office).
Booking for this event is essential as we have limited spaces for each Open Morning. To reserve your space, please visit our school website https://www.churchtown.org.uk/ or call our school office on 01704 508500.
Next available date:
Thursday 9th January 2024
School Health
Screening
For those children who have started school in reception, their health and well-being will now be supported by the Sefton School Health Team in partnership with you and school. During their time in reception, the Sefton School Health Team will visit school to screen your child’s distance vision and hearing.
If you do not wish your child to be included in any aspect of the screening programme, please ensure you inform the School Health Team by Monday 23rd December 2024 on 0151 247 6354 or by email to mcn-tr.seftonschoolhealth@nhs.net
Please click here to access copy letter on our website titled ‘Reception Screening Letter 2025’ for more information.
Please click here to access further information in relation to this on our school letters page on our website titled ‘Arrangements for Admission to Reception – September 2025’.
Once again, we have had lots of nominations for our Values Champions for ‘Love of Learning’. Well done to all the children who were nominated. The overall winners are listed opposite and they will receive a book from Mrs Payne!
George P – Reception Bluebells
Jameson T – Year 1 Rabbits
Sienna W – Year 2 Robins
Edgar C – Year 3 Oak
Mimi M – Year 4 Birch
Jonah S – Year 5 Alder
Hope G – Year 6 Sycamore
Miss Haury began working at Churchtown Primary School in October 2022. Miss Haury left Churchtown after the October half term break to start a new role with our Trust, Endeavour. Miss Haury is now the Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager at Ormskirk High School. Miss Haury is already missed by staff and children due to the impact that she had on so many people. We wish Miss Haury the best of luck in her new role!
Miss Fearon began working at Churchtown Primary School in October 2023. Miss Fearon was not at Churchtown very long but she made a huge impact on the children she worked with, especially in her role as key adult. Miss Fearon had a fun-loving personality that brought joy and enthusiasm to everything she did. Her keen interest in children’s literature and games helped the connection with children. We wish Miss Fearon luck in her pastures new; you will be missed!
Support available over the Christmas Holidays
Sefton Children’s Social Care (CHAT) 0151 934 4013 or Emergency Duty Team 0151 934 3555. Lancashire Children's Social Care 0300 123 6720 or Emergency Duty Team 0300 123 6722.
Sefton Family Advice and Support Team (FAST) 0151 934 4545
Sefton Women’s And Children’s Aid - 0151 922 8606 or help@swaca.com
If you require support for a person under 18 experiencing a mental health crisis please contact CAMHS on 0151 293 3577. If you feel that you need help immediately call for an ambulance on 999 or attend the nearest A&E.
If you require support regarding domestic abuse, you can attend a local chemist and ask for ANI (Action Needed Immediately)
ANI is a codeword scheme that enables victims of domestic abuse to discreetly ask for immediate help in participating pharmacies.
In January, all children will come to school on PE and field days in their PE/field kit. Please check your child’s class below for any changes that have been made to their days: -
Reception WLSP Class teacher
Sunflowers Thursday Wednesday
Bluebells Wednesday Wednesday
Tulips Tuesday Wednesday
Year 1 WLSP Class teacher
Hedgehogs Thursday Friday
Squirrels Thursday Friday
Rabbits Thursday Friday
Year 2 WLSP Class teacher
Swans Wednesday Monday
Robins Wednesday Tuesday
Owls Wednesday Monday
Year 3 WLSP Class teacher
Oak Tuesday Thursday
Fir Wednesday Tuesday
Elm Thursday Friday
Year 4 WLSP Class teacher
Birch Thursday Monday
Maple Thursday Monday
Willow Thursday Monday
Pine Thursday Monday
Year 5 WLSP Class teacher
Alder Wednesday Friday
Larch Tuesday Friday
Juniper Tuesday Friday
Beech Wednesday Friday
Year 6
WLSP Class teacher
Aspen Tuesday Friday
Sycamore Tuesday Friday
Cedar Tuesday Friday
Autumn Term
Spanish Champions
Please see below for the recently named Autumn term Spanish Champions from Year 3 through to Year 6. They have all been outstanding in terms of their passion to learn Spanish, their behaviour and respect for others and showing special pride in their language learning journey.
Y3 OAK - Edgar C
Y3 ELM - Amelia Rose P
Y3 FIR - Luca M
Y4 WILLOW - Harriet W-W
Y4 BIRCH - Harry S
Y4 PINE - Cosima M
Y4 MAPLE - Elliott B
Y5 BEECH - Jessica S
Y5 LARCH - Daniel B
Y5 ALDER - Jake F
Y5 JUNIPER - Freddie H
Y6 SYCAMORE - Esther B
Y6 CEDAR - Annabelle S
Y6 ASPEN - Bram G
Huge congratulations to you all. Keep up with your amazing work!
Date Event
Monday 6th January 2025
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Thursday 9th January 2025
Monday 20th January 2025
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th February 2025
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th February 2025
Tuesday 11th February 2025
Friday 14th February 2025
Monday 24th February 2025
• Text in red is a new addition to the calendar
INSET Day
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Open morning for prospective pupils and families –9.30am to 11.00am
Y1 & Y3 Science Shows
Y1 – Working Scientifically Y3 – Fantastic Forces
Y1 Educational Trip to Imagine That! Liverpool
National Storytelling Week
Children’s Mental Health Week
Safer Internet Day
Break up for half-term (normal times)
Back to school – rise and shine, school starts at ten to nine!
Nursery Snowdrops (open 51 weeks of the year) – closure dates (2024/2025)
CLOSED – Monday 23rd December to Friday 27th December 2024 (Christmas Holidays) -re-open
Monday 30th December
CLOSED – Wednesday 1st January 2025 (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Friday 18th & Monday 21st April 2025 (Good Friday and Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 5th May 2025 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 26th May 2025 (Spring Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 25th August 2025 (Summer Bank Holiday)
Butterflies Holiday Club………….
will be open to Churchtown Primary School Children on the following dates:
CLOSED - Monday 23rd December to Tuesday 31st December 2024
CLOSED - Wednesday 1st January 2025 (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd January 2025 (Christmas/New Year Holidays)
Monday 6th January 2025 – INSET Day
Monday 17th to Friday 21st February 2025 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 7th to Thursday 17th April 2025 – Easter Holidays
CLOSED – Friday 18th & Monday 21st April 2025 (Good Friday/Easter Monday Bank Holidays)
CLOSED – Monday 5th May 2025 (Early May Bank Holiday)
CLOSED – Monday 26th May 2025 (Spring Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May 2025 – Half-Term Holiday
Monday 21st July 2025 – INSET Day
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 – INSET Day
Wednesday 23rd July to Friday 29th August 2025 – Summer Holidays
CLOSED – Monday 25th August 2025 (Summer Bank Holiday)
