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Welcome back after a lovely, half term break! The children have settled back into school really well. We have had a further Open Morning today, for prospective families to join our school. Walking around the school is always beneficial, as it allows for the school to be showcased and see what goes on at Churchtown in the life of a child.
We have received a multitude of positive comments about the calm environment, exemplary children’s behaviour, the fun and enjoyment going on in the classrooms and the structure to the school day. This has been really lovely to receive and share with staff and children. We look forward to seeing any families who will be in attendance at the Remembrance Service on Sunday. Our school will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph and taking part in the parade down Lord Street at the end of the service.
Have a good weekend – Mrs Payne.
LOVE OF LEARNING
This half term, the Value that Churchtown is developing is Love of Learning At the end of the half term, Value Champions will be nominated for each class.
2024/2025
Churchtown Primary School Term Dates
The term dates for the 2024-2025 academic year have been uploaded to our website.
Please click here to access them.
Churchtown Parents’ Meetings Wednesday 13th November School closes at 2pm
Parents’ Evening is taking place on Wednesday 13th November 2024 and we are pleased to announce that we will be doing this in school, as a face-to-face meeting. The online booking system will allow appointments to be made from Monday 21st October at 4pm and will close on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at 4pm.
Please click here to access a copy of the letter on our website titled:
‘Parents Evening Letter – October 2024’
Churchtown Primary School
Open Mornings
We would like to invite prospective pupils and their families to our Open Mornings. This is a great opportunity to take a look around Churchtown Primary, meet our staff and current pupils. The Open Mornings 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.
Available dates:
Wednesday 4th December 2024
Thursday 9th January 2024
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’.
Friday 15
th November 2024
Make Life Lighter for Children
Children will be able to wear something spotty or their pyjamas.
A suggested £1 donation for Children in Need can be made via ParentPay by clicking here
Churchtown Primary School will be taking part in ‘Odd Socks Day’ on Tuesday 12th November 2024, in conjunction with the Anti-Bullying Alliance and the patrons – Andy and the Odd Socks.
#AntiBullyingWeek #OddSocksDay
The P.T.A. are holding a raffle for the children in school to win a Christmas Elf and an advent calendar. Raffle tickets cost £1 and these can be purchased via ParentPay or from the school office.
Good luck!
The last day to purchase a raffle ticket will be Thursday 28th November. The draw will take place on Friday 29th November.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR MESSAGE IN RELATION TO A CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION FROM: Patrick Hurley MP Member of Parliament for Southport
I am excited to announce the launch of my Annual Christmas Card Competition and would like to invite all the talented young artists from your school to participate! This year, I’m looking for creative and festive designs that celebrate the joy and spirit of Christmas.
We have three categories: A Southport Christmas, A Green Christmas and A Community Christmas. Winning designs from each category will be reproduced digitally and used as an official Christmas Card, which will be sent to many people across our constituency, including local community leaders and charities.
Who can enter? All pupils in primary schools in the Southport Constituency.
Themes: Southport Christmas – depicting Southport at Christmas time.
Green Christmas – thinking about the environment, perhaps using recycled materials or leaves from the garden. Community Christmas – depicting togetherness and the sense of belonging that Christmas can often bring.
Submission deadline: Thursday 14th November 2024.
All entries should be submitted to school to Mrs J Scaife, Head’s PA and a winner from each category from each school is to be submitted to Patrick Hurley’s office. We would love to see as many pupils as possible get involved!
Your local Boots Pharmacy that is providing NHS Pharmacy First Service:
Southport Cambridge Road
131-135 Cambridge Rd
Southport
PR9 9SD
On Friday 6th December, all children will be taking part in the School Games National Santa Dash!
On this day, we are inviting all children to bring in their Santa Hat or Christmas Hat (if you have one) and complete the Daily Mile with their classmates. It will be happening in lots of schools across Sefton on this day and is going to be a great way to exercise and get into the Christmas spirit! Each class/year group will be allotted a time slot of 15 mins.
Outstanding balances on ParentPay
Please ensure that all ParentPay accounts are topped up prior to using our wraparound care facilities and Nursery as well as for lunch payments. Please also check if there are any payments required for school trips too. You will be contacted if you have an outstanding debt on your ParentPay account. If your child’s lunch debt exceeds £20, then you will be contacted and asked to provide a packed lunch for your child each day until the debt is repaid. If you are struggling with the re-payments, please contact our school office.
Major McEntee, as part of The Royal British Legion, has organised for all children to receive a Poppy Appeal item in school this week Children have made their kind donation to the Poppy Poppy Appeal in exchange for their chosen item. We would like to thank Major McEntee for his donations.
Our Butterflies After School Club is looking for donations of toys suitable for our older children in Years 4, 5, and 6. Whether it’s board games, puzzles, craft supplies, or any other age-appropriate toys, we would love to give them a new lease of life at our club! We would greatly appreciate your generosity.
How can you help?
1. 1) Check your shelves! If you have toys that are gently used and in good condition, we would love to give them a new home.
2. 2) Spread the word! Share this post with friends and family who might have items to donate.
Donations can be dropped off at the school office, or feel free to message us for more details –office@churchtown.org.uk !
Wow! The 'Travelling Science Man' came to school this week. Year 2 had a fantastic introduction to the unit of 'Materials'. He demonstrated the properties and suitability of materials in a fun and exciting way.
The material properties of hard, soft, strong, weak, flexible, rigid, waterproof and absorbent were explored and tested in unusual and astounding ways. We also looked at ways to change materials, including cutting, twisting, folding, heating and mixing, to produce unexpected effects!
How many people can fit through a sheet of paper? Why is it not a good idea to bring your packed lunch to school in a paper bag? Can we make a piece of tissue so strong that no one can rip it? These are just three of many questions we have been answering.
Updated Website Pages:
The year group pages on our website have been updated with an overview of learning for this half term & relevant homework information for year groups, including new ‘homework menus’ for Reception to Year 3. To view them, please click on the relevant link below to access each page.
Year group page links: Nursery
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
It’s that time of year again and the businesses on Botanic Road, Churchtown are doing the annual Elf Hunt down the street - they would love children to go and take part in it. It’s a bit more of a challenge this year as not only do you have to find the letters and put them into a sentence, but there is also a word search and a portrait of an Elf.
Thank you for supporting the Christmas events down Botanic Road!
Date
Monday 11th November 2024
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Tuesday 12th November 2024
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Thursday 14th November 2024
Friday 15th November 2024
Friday 15th November 2024
Friday 15th November 2024
Event
Anti-Bullying Week
Wear odd socks to school day to celebrate difference and to mark anti-bullying week
Re-arranged P.T.A. Meeting in The Lodge – 7pm. All welcome to attend.
School closes at 2pm Parents Evening from 2.30pm
Scholastic Book Fair – after school in the Old Hall
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Children in Need – wear something spotty or pyjamas
Y1 Active Sefton Teeth Session
Monday 18th November 2024
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Tuesday 19th November 2024
Sunday 24th November 2024
Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Wednesday 4th December 2024
Wednesday 4th December 2024
Thursday 5th December 2024
Friday 6th December 2024
Monday 9th December 2024
Tuesday 10th December 2024
Thursday 12th December 2024
Thursday 12th December 2024
Friday 13th December 2024
Friday 13th December 2024
Monday 16th December 2024
Friday 20th December 20254
Friday 20th December 2024
Monday 6th January 2025
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Thursday 9th January 2025
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Friday 14th February 2025
Monday 24th February 2025
• Text in red is a new addition to the calendar
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Y6 height & weight Check
Scholastic Book Fair – after school
Churchtown Village Christmas Fayre - 12pm-6pm. School choir to perform at 3.45pm
Y2 Swans class assembly – 2.15pm
Open morning for prospective pupils and families –9.30am to 11.00am
Y2 Owls class assembly – 2.15pm
Y2 Robins class assembly – 2.15pm
School Games National Santa Dash – on the playground
Nursery Show – 2.30pm
Y3 Educational Trip to Chester
Reception Show at St. Cuthbert’s Church – 10am
Christmas Dinner/Jumper Day (with school uniform)
Early Years & Key Stage 1 Party Day (mufti/party clothes)
Y5 Carol Concert at St. Cuthbert’s Church – 9.30am
Key Stage 2 Party Day (mufti/party clothes)
Christmas Assemblies in St. Cuthbert’s Church
School closes at 1.30pm for the Christmas holidays
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 Educational Trip to Imagine That! Liverpool
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:
Monday 30th December 2024 to Friday 3rd January 2025 – Christmas
CLOSED - Wednesday 1st January 2025 (New Year’s Day Bank Holiday)
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)