: News items
Newsletter 2.2.24, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 4:27pm
Dear Parents/Carers,
As you can imagine, our children fill me with a sense of pride everyday at Marus Bridge and yesterday was no different. I had a visitor in school who was amazed at the behaviour, focus and determination our pupils showed in their lessons as we walked round. Well done 🙂.
Secret Readers
A big thank you to our reading ambassadors from Y6 who visited classes at the end of each day this week to read stories. The children loved it and I know it will have inspired the younger children too. Pics on FB coming soon.
Children's Mental Health Week 2024
Next week we will be exploring the importance of talking about how we feel and having our voice heard. The theme is 'My Voice Matters' and focusses on how children can be supported to express themselves. If you would like more information, please head to the website or pop into the office for one of our mental health first aid leaflets. If this is something that you wish to discuss further in person, then please contact Mrs Bish, our Pastoral Manager.
Children's Mental Health Week (childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk)
SeeSaw
Just a reminder that if your child is ill - please let the office know rather than messaging on the SeeSaw app. Also, please be mindful that teachers are not expected to respond to messages in the evening. They are very dedicated, but as you know have other commitments and families to spend time with in the evening. They will of course aim to respond to any messages the following day.
Tesco Tokens - Raising funds for a new reading hut
We are edging it for tokens in Poolstock Tesco at the moment. Ask for tokens if they don’t readily give them to you and vote for our school reading hut project. No matter where we come in the vote; we get a donation, but more goes to the winner of course. Other stores taking part in the scheme are Hindley Extra, Ashton in Makerfield and Hindley Green Tesco.
Artist Visit
The artwork that our children collaborated on with Victoria Hough is completed and up in the hall! The artwork is inspired by our school core values, as well as our No Outsiders programme, that celebrates inclusivity and the differences that make us all unique and special. Check FB for a sneak preview. 🙂
Coram Beanstalk – Inspiring children to read!
A reminder that we have a newly created partnership with Coram Beanstalk, a charity that trains volunteers to inspire children to read. By becoming a volunteer with the charity, you would be trained to deliver brief but fun reading experiences once a week with a child at our school. It would mean the world to us and to our children. If you are a parent or grandparent who may be able to offer their time, please follow the link for details or pop down to the office for more information.
Volunteer with us | Coram Beanstalk (beanstalkcharity.org.uk)
Dates for Spring Term:
- 9/2/24 - Y6 Liverpool Museum
- 14/2/24 - 2.30pm - LA Attendance officer – QA/drop-in session for parents
- 15/2/24 - Y5 Jodrell Bank
- 16/2/24 – Y2 Mrs Fisher’s Class Assembly
- 16/2/24 - Close for Half-Term
- 26/2/24 - Reopen for Spring Term 2
- 7/3/24 – World Book Day - Details to follow
- 8/3/24 – Y1 Miss Foxwell’s Class Assembly
- 22/3/24 – Miss Evans’ Class Assembly
- 25 and 26/3/24 - Parents’ Evenings
- 28/3/24 – Close for Easter
Have a great weekend,
Mr Aldridge
Fabulous creative art work for our school environment, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Feb 2024 @ 2:37pm
Our children from EYFS all the way to Year 6 have been working with a local artist Victoria Hough to create two pieces of art to enhance our school environment. She has been helping develop creativity and has engaged and inspired our children in our two wonderful pieces of art. For the entrance of school, we have completed a piece based around our core values of kindness & respect, determination, trust, responsibility and friendship. All the children across school were asked to design an image which portrays each value and then, with the artist a selection of children from each year group created this magnificent piece of art. The second piece is around our work as a No Outsiders school where everyone is welcome, we know we are not all the same but are all equal. The art work portrays characters from the texts we look at from EYFS to Y6 to prepare our children to be global citizens for a life in modern Britain. I am sure you will agree they look amazing. Well done to all the children involved across school.
WE NEED YOU FOR 1:1 READING - CAN YOU HELP ?, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 25th Jan 2024 @ 1:13pm
Coram Beanstalk provide one-to-one, in-person reading support for primary schools to help your school encourage reading for pleasure among your pupils and improve reading attainment.
Coram Beanstalk wants all children to choose to read. There is a wealth of research showing that when we read because we want to – not because we are being told to or feel we have to – it makes a significant difference to how successful we are in education, how good we feel and how well we do in life. We support a child at every stage as they continue along a path to becoming someone who not only can read independently but chooses to do so!
volunteers provide consistent support to children who have fallen behind and need more intensive or longer-term help to change their attitude to reading and build their reading skills, ability and confidence.
One-to-one reading support – from all quarters - changes children’s lives: most dramatically the lives of those children who would otherwise be excluded from the benefits and pleasure that reading can bring.
We know that the more children are supported in a way that means they enjoy reading, the more inclined they are to keep trying when they find it hard (and keep doing it when they have other options!), the more they progress and the more their self-confidence and self-esteem grows.
We would love to take part in this wonderful programme to provide 1:1 reading support and develop love for reading.
We need volunteers from our school community to commit to being a reading expert with Coram Beanstalk and support our children. Can you help?
Initial training is delivered online and will set you up to begin one-to-one sessions with confidence. Once established as a reading helper, you can continue your learning journey by using the self-directed resources available on our online portal and booking onto our online trainer-delivered group sessions.
For more information you can click the link. Volunteer with us | Coram Beanstalk (beanstalkcharity.org.uk) If you are happy to help or know a family member who you think this would be suitable for, please get in touch with Mrs Carver (Y4 teacher) and/or Mrs Holden (EYFS teacher) in school.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Child Mental Health Week - week commencing 5th February 2024, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 23rd Jan 2024 @ 9:47am
Child Mental Health Week - week commencing 5th Feberuary 2024
Children will be engaged in a range of activities to promote their mental health and wellbeing. The theme this year is Our Voice Matters.
Attendance Matters, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 16th Jan 2024 @ 10:04am
Please see the attached regarding attendance.
Newsletter 12.01.24, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 15th Jan 2024 @ 3:26pm
Dear Parents/Carers,
Firstly, a warm welcome back to the spring term – I hope you all had restful and fun festive break – the children have certainly had lots to tell me about! A busy term awaits, but one that really does see children fly and so one that I always look forward to.
FOMBA Meeting
The next meeting is Monday 15th January @ 5.30pm in school. Everyone is welcome, whether you have been before or not.
FOMBA successfully got us onboard Tesco Stronger Starts. This is where shoppers vote for a particular community project in store with a token (you will have seen the voting stations before). Funding is allocated according to the most votes. Our project is a new reading hut to inspire readers from their first day in school onwards. We are awaiting the exact date this goes live, but hopefully at some point in the coming week. So when itplease tell family and friends to vote for us – every little token helps!
The stores are as follows: Poolstock Ln Wigan, Hindley Extra, Ashton in Makerfield, Hindley Green
Coram Beanstalk – Inspiring children to read!
We have a newly created partnership with Coram Beanstalk, a charity that trains volunteers to inspire children to read. By becoming a volunteer with the charity, you would be trained to deliver brief but fun reading experiences once a week with a child at our school. It would mean the world to us and to our children. If you are a parent or grandparent who may be able to offer their time, please follow the link for details.
Volunteer with us | Coram Beanstalk (beanstalkcharity.org.uk)
Guidance - Mild Illnesses
Please see the NHS guidance attached below on mild illnesses.
Is my child too ill for school? - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Stay Wise
Below is the link to the government backed initiative ‘Stay Wise’ and resources about the role of the emergency services and the part they play in keeping us all safe. I have shared with staff, but there are videos and games you might be interested in sharing with your children.
KS2 Path Safety
Finally, I know the path up to KS2 gates can get congested at drop off and pick up, but please give yourselves and others space, so that our children are kept safe at these busy times.
See you all next week,
Mr Aldridge
Christmas Newsletter 22.12.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 22nd Dec 2023 @ 12:31pm
Dear Parents/Carers,
As the year comes to an end, I would like to show my gratitude for all the support and kindness from our parents this year. You can be proud of the effort and progress your children have made - collectively they make this school the happy and thriving place that it is. They thoroughly deserve the upcoming fun, happiness and rest. Thankyou to our staff too, for their commitment and creativity.
Thankyou to FOMBA for providing refreshments for all the recent events - very well-received and served with a smile. 🙂 The funds raised all feed back into supporting school to reduce costs for trips or purchase resources to enhance the children's school experience and much more.
Lunchtime Supervisor Role
We are recruiting to the role of lunchtime supervisor - please pop into the office in the new year for further details if you feel you can offer an hour a day to the role.
Reading Newsletter
Please take a look at the this term's reading newsletter, it showcases the many ways in which we promote reading for pleasure and develop fluent readers. Our reading ambassadors lead this, supported by the ever creative Mrs Holden, our early reading lead. Look out for some Christmas challenges in there too.
Knowledge Review
The past week or so have seen our pupils reviewing their learning across the wider curriculum, we call this knowledge review week. It gives children a chance to recap, reflect and embed what they have learnt in our wider curriculum subjects over the past term. Feel free to ask them about what they have studied and remembered!
Primary school Applications
If you have not already done so and have a child starting school next year, please remember to apply for your child's place before 15th January.
Primary school admissions (wigan.gov.uk)
A reminder that school reopens for spring term on Tuesday 9th January,
In the meantime, have a fun and restful Christmas,
Mr Aldridge
Christmas Jumper Day - Fundraising for the community, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 15th Dec 2023 @ 3:16pm
Thankyou to our wonderful school community for all the donations for The Brick Wigan on our school Christmas Jumper day. Mr Aldridge and I delivered them this lunchtime and they were delighted with your overwhelming generosity. Thankyou again Mrs Atkinson 🎄
Greek Day Year 5, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 4th Dec 2023 @ 9:48am
Year 5 enjoyed a Greek themeed day last week tasting food, completing scratch art and presenting projects, whilst being dressed as an Ancient Greek. Take a look at some highlights
Local Christmas Events around St Paul's Church and the community, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 1st Dec 2023 @ 11:06am
Please see information from Rev. Mark Wade at St Paul's Church with upcoming events.
Christmas markets
Join us for our Christmas markets with stalls and fun, our stage where local choirs and bands playing.
Also our nativity trail and to book see the information below!
Our Nativity Trail is back and better than ever for 2023.
✨ Get into the Christmas spirit and get children to take part in the greatest story ever told.
✨ Follow the Wise Men and Shepherds on the mission to find the new born king, born under the light of a heavenly star.
✨ See Mary and Joseph and the new baby Jesus asleep in his manger.
✨ Be a part of the magic of Christmas, finishing your visit off with a pitstop to see old St Nick!
Tickets are available via the link below - this is sure to be another sellout event, so get yours today
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nativity-trail-tickets-763856935657
Emotionally Friendly Schools Bronze Level Accreditation, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 28th Nov 2023 @ 11:52am
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our school has achieved Emotionally Friendly Schools Bronze Level Accreditation.
We are the 12th school within Wigan Local Authority to achieve this level. This award recognises the hard work and commitment to whole school emotional health and well-being.
The panel were so impressed with our strategic, whole school approach which has been taken in school promoting emotional health and well-being. They also commented on our person-centred approach to gaining a child’s views and supporting them in their education journey.
"There is a clear whole school commitment, with wonderful examples of promoting emotional health and well-being and it was clear from the visit that this truly is a team approach at Marus Bridge."
Newsletter 17.11.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 20th Nov 2023 @ 8:22am
Dear Parents/Carers,
Great work from Mrs Capstick's Y3s this morning. Fun and informative with great ideas about how to stay safe online. Speaking of which, a number of parents got lots from our online safety workshop this week – should you require further information or guidance, please check out our online safety hub.
Home - Marus Bridge Primary School - Hub (onlinesafetyhub.uk)
There are two attachments this week relating to Christmas, including key dates and Christmas Jumper arrangements. Please take a look. I'll ask the office to send out separately too. Lots of exciting and enriching activities to look forward to over the coming weeks, with our wonderful friends at FOMBA adding an extra bit of sparkle to proceedings.
Core Value Award
Our core values are displayed throughout school and we strive (both pupils and staff) to live them out each day in everything we do. The focus for this term is kindness and respect with different pupils from each key stage being awarded a weekly certificate and trophy. See our FB page and website for all the details and for this week's winners!
Thankyou for looking after our office staff when you contact them or pop into school; they have vast responsibility in the smooth running of school and in keeping me organised - please treat them with kindness and respect.
Christmas Support
As we approach Christmas, again this year, we are supporting our families ensuring that they can experience the joy and warmth of the special season. We are able to refer our families to agencies where you can have the opportunity to go along and choose your own Christmas food and gifts. If you are struggling financially and would otherwise be unable to provide gifts for your family and enjoy a Christmas dinner, festive treats and a Christmas Eve Box – please telephone Mrs Bish, Pastoral Manager – 01942 24129 who will be happy to complete a referral. Please note the closing date is Friday 1st December 2023. This is a confidential service.
Road Safety Week
It's road safety week next week and we will be reminding children how to take care on our streets. I wrote to you last week about taking extra care at the busy junction on Warrington Road. Please see links below to look at with your children should you wish to.
Video link for Beep Beep for EYFS & KS1 https://youtu.be/0cV6V7SNgVw
Link to Videos for KS2 https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week/resources-for-educators#films-to-raise-awareness-about-speed
Have a great weekend,
Mr Aldridge
Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Carol singalong, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 16th Nov 2023 @ 2:47pm
Anti-Bullying Week, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 6th Nov 2023 @ 9:58am
See flyer for more details for next week.
Newsletter 03.11.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 6th Nov 2023 @ 8:31am
Dear Parents/Carers,
We were back with a bang this week, straight into Halloween discos that went down a treat. It was the new look FOMBA's first event and I would like to thank them and all our volunteers and staff for helping on the night and for their organisation, creativity and smiles. Speaking of smiles, the choir sang marvellously in assembly this morning and are now moving on to some Christmassy numbers, with the aim of singing in the community soon. The school choir is open to all in KS2 (currently we have no boys!) - if you think your child might be interested, then do sign them up via the school office.
It's only just November, but...Christmas!
As usual, we have a busy schedule over the festive period, so Mrs Atkinson has kindly put everything together on one page so that you know what is happening and when. Last year we enjoyed a carol service with KS2 at St. Paul's church, unfortunately it is under renovation, so we have put in other activities for KS2 in school. Please see Mrs Atkinson's separate PM for the full run down.
Support at Christmas
This year, we are again supporting families who may be struggling with financial hardship and would otherwise be unable to provide gifts for the family and enjoy a Christmas dinner and festive treats. If you or someone you know are struggling and feel this would help, please contact Mrs Bish Pastoral Manager either by phone 01942 248129 or email k.bish@marusbridge.co.uk This is a confidential service and is not means tested.
Mental Health Awareness - Message from the Pastoral and EFS team
At Marus Bridge we fully support and understand the importance Mental Health and Well Being has in a child’s life. We want our pupils to thrive academically, emotionally, personally and socially and to do this they may need that little extra advice and support. The Pastoral and Emotional Friendly School team have created an informative leaflet that is packed with organisations, contact numbers and website links for parents and pupils. These leaflets can be located in the KS2 library for pupils. It's a great resource which parents can also find copies of at the school entrance. We will be speaking to pupils in assembly to reinforce this message and to explain what and where the leaflets can be found.
Dates (please also check SeeSaw for updates):
- 7/11/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
- 8/11/23 School Tours (new starters 24)
- 13/11/23 Odd Socks Day (start of anti-bullying week)
- 14/11/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
- 15/11/23 Digital Safety (online meeting 6.30pm)
- 11/12/23 Y3 Road Safety
- 13/12/23 Whole School Panto
- 15/12/23 Christmas Jumper Day - The Brick Donations
- 19/12/23 KS1 Christmas Carols
- 20/12/23 Reception Nativity
- 22/12/23 School Closes 1pm
- 8/1/24 INSET DAY
- 9/1/24 School opens for Spring Term
Newsletter 20.10.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 20th Oct 2023 @ 11:43am
Dear Parents/Carers,
Miss Johnstone’s class assembly was a wonderful way to close the term, singing and speaking with gusto and looking the part too – well done to you all!
Parents' Evening
Thankyou for the feedback from parents’ evening - very positive and as always some useful suggestions we can act on to better our service to you. It is always a pleasure seeing you all and absorbing the interactions around the room.
Digital Online Safety Meeting
We are running a workshop dedicated to helping parents understand the risks young people face online and the practical things you can do to help. This session will cover gaming, social media and web browsing, with opportunities to ask questions and have access to a free online safety hub. The meeting will take place on Wednesday 15th November 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Please follow this link on the night to access the meeting:
https://meet.google.com/cta-hvdc-qif
Covid
You may have noticed a rise in the number of covid cases recently. Government and Wigan guidance continues to state that it should be treated as any other similar illness – ie stay off school if too ill to come in and return to school when well enough to do so. If there are any changes I will inform you asap.
Healthy Lifestyles Event
thankyou to the team who represented Marus Bridge at the event at the Edge last week. Well done to Isla, Samuel, Ella and Freddie in Y5, who were outstanding ambassadors for the school, sharing all the ways in which we promote healthy lifestyles at Marus Bridge.
Healthy Schools Celebration Event 2023 - YouTube
New Starters 24-25
The dates for school tours are as follows and at 9.15am (see website for details):
Tuesday 31st October
Tuesday 7th November
Wednesday 8th November
Tuesday 14th November
I have added an evening walk round on Wednesday 8th November at 5pm too. Please book via the school office.
NB The application form for Reception Intake 2024 is now live. Please apply online via the Wigan primary admission web page. Primary school admissions (wigan.gov.uk)
Dates:
30/10/23 School Reopens for Autumn 2
31/10/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
1/11/23 FOMBA Halloween Discos
7/11/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
8/11/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
14/11/23 School Tour (new starters 24)
15/11/23 Digital Safety (online meeting 6.30pm)
11/12/23 Y3 Road Safety
13/12/23 Whole School Panto
19/12/23 KS1 Christmas Carols (full details to follow)
20/12/23 Reception Nativity (full details to follow)
20/12/23 School Closes 1pm
8/1/24 INSET DAY
9/1/24 School opens for Spring Term
Finally, before we break for the half term, can I say thankyou to our governing body, our PTFA and the burgeoning army of volunteers who help make our community what it is today and everyday.
Mr Aldridge
MBPS Online Safety Hub, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 12th Oct 2023 @ 12:16pm
You can now access the Marus Bridge Online Safety Hub FOR FREE.
Head to the Online Safety Hub for lots of expert advice and guidance to help you manage your child's safety online. It includes information on the latest hot topics when it comes to keeping your child safe, such as how to manage your child's screen time, understanding the latest gaming platforms, what they mean for your child’s safety and lots more. Simply follow the link to access The Online Safety Hub: https://marusbridge.onlinesafetyhub.uk
Qustodio Online Safety Parent App
Don’t forget to sign up for your FREE Qustodio. Gain more visibility on what’s going on in your child’s online world and make sure they are kept safe. Block dangerous content, introduce screen-free schedules, receive alerts for inappropriate content and more.
Follow the link to create your free account:
School Tours, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 11th Oct 2023 @ 4:07pm
Please see our flyer for our stay and play 'taster' mornings for future/prospective new starters. We love giving plenty of opportunity to meet our teachers and see the school in action. The dates for school tours are as follows and at 9.15am:
Tuesday 31st October
Tuesday 7th November
Wednesday 8th November
Tuesday 14th November
Please contact the school office to book a session.
Parent Consultation Survey, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 11th Oct 2023 @ 10:32am
We would love to know your views on Marus Bridge Primary School.
Please scan the QR code to complete our parent consultation it only takes a few minutes.
Thankyou
Newsletter 6.10.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 6th Oct 2023 @ 2:19pm
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am proud to announce that together we raised over £600 for MacMillan – we really appreciate the work Miss Whiting's Y6 class did in organising and leading it and our community for popping by to support them.
Providing leadership opportunities and to nurture future leaders is important to us – we may well have a future prime minister or national team captain at Marus Bridge right now! Our children voted for this year’s head boy and head girl, with many excellent candidates to choose from, I know it was a very close vote. Well done to Freya H. and Rhys B. who are our new head girl and boy – they will be very well supported by their deputies, Poppy H. and Deacon G. We know you will do us all proud. Congratulations also to our house captains, who are as follows:
Wilson – Brooklyn C.
Morpurgo – Bobby B.
Rowling – Isobel W.
Dahl – Amelia W.
Whole School Photos
School photos for children and siblings will be on Thursday 19th October.
Paint the Borough Red – Non-Uniform/Wear Red Day - Friday 20th October
We will be holding a non-uniform day and asking pupils to donate £1 and wear an item of red clothing in support of Wigan Youth Zone. The local charity supports local children and young adults in a multitude of different ways, including the mentoring programme of which several of our children and families have benefitted in the past. As well as the non-uniform day, we are hoping to have a special performance from one of our past pupils too.
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. The dates for school tours are as follows and at 9.15am (see website for details):
Tuesday 31st October
Tuesday 7th November
Wednesday 8th November
Tuesday 14th November
NB The application form for Reception Intake 2024 is now live. Please apply online via the Wigan primary admission web page. Primary school admissions (wigan.gov.uk)
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:
16/10/23 Y5 Quarry Bank Mill Trip
16/10/23 EYFS 24-25 stay and play
16 and 17/10/23 Parents' Evening
17 and 18/10/23 Y4 (Mrs Hurst and Mrs Collier’s Class) Parents' Evening
20/10/23 Miss Johnstone's Y3 Class Assembly
20/10/23 Paint the Borough Red – non-uniform with an item of red clothing please
20/10/23 School Closes for Half Term at 3.15pm
30/11/23 School Reopens for Autumn 2
1/11/23 FOMBA Halloween Discos
MARUS BRIDGE OPEN DAY, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Oct 2023 @ 2:03pm
Come and see our amazing school and waht we have to offer. Contact the school office on 01942248129 or through enquiries@marusbridge.co.uk to book your place.
Dogs Trust Assembly Visit, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Oct 2023 @ 1:28pm
Both KS1 and KS2 have had an assembly from the Dogs Trust about how to keep safe around dogs in the local area. Did you know that you need to get permission off the owner of a dog before you stroke it? Maybe ask your children about what else they have learned from the assemblies.
Dogs Trust Visit, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Oct 2023 @ 1:22pm
We have enjoyed an assembly with Melanie from Dogs Trust. Now she is going to do another session with us in class! 🦮
Newsletter 29.9.23, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 2nd Oct 2023 @ 8:41am
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
Wigan Family Hub, by Mrs Atkinson
Date: 27th Sep 2023 @ 7:22pm
Wigan Central Family Hub Launch Event. Please see the attached leaflet you may be interested in attendng this with your familiy.
