Newsletter 29.9.23
Thankyou to everyone who supported our MacMillan coffee morning which was a great success. Although I was in class this morning, I managed to nip down to the hall and it was a lovely atmosphere. Thanks to the teachers for their bakes, Cath our cook for additional cake and well done to Miss Whiting's Y6 class who organised this as part of their Bridge Builder charity focus this term.
New Parent and Trust Governors
I would like to welcome Mrs Rive and Mrs Weate to the school governing body. As parent governors, they will be working with myself, leaders and teachers to ensure children at Marus Bridge get the very best education, bringing their ideas, expertise and challenge to the governing body. Additionally, Mr Joe Carroll, a senior leader from a partner Rowan Learning Trust school, will be joining the team.
New Reception Intake 24-25 (next year)
Please see our flier for our stay and play 'taster' mornings for future/prospective new starters. As always, we want to show off our school and give plenty of opportunity to meet teachers and see the school in action. I will be conducting additional tours for parents over the remainder of the autumn term - dates to follow.
NB The application form for Reception Intake 2024 will go live tomorrow 30th September.
Please apply online via the Wigan primary admission web page. Primary school admissions (wigan.gov.uk) Attached is a paper form for anyone who cannot access online. We are happy to help with the application in school for anyone who needs it.
Harvest - Message from Mrs Miller
Next week we will be learning about the festival of Harvest. We would be very grateful for donations that will be taken to the Wigan Community Grocery and which will directly help our immediate community. Could we politely ask for food (non-perishable) donations to be sent in with the children before Thursday 13th October. Please only give if you are able to.
Dates:
2/10/23 Y3 Stone Age Workshop
4/10/23 Y4 Bolton Museum Trip and EY Taster Morning
16/10/23 Y5 Quarry Bank Mill Trip
16 and 17/10/23 Parents' Evening
17 and 18/10/23 Y4 Parents' Evening
20/10/23 Miss Johnstone's Y3 Class Assembly
20/10/23 School Closes for Half Term at 3.15pm
Many thanks and have a great weekend,
Mr Aldridge
