Newsletters

In the files section at the bottom of the page are all the newsletters related to this academic year

Attendance

Well done to Hazel Class (96.6%), Ash Class (95.5%) and Birch Class (95.3%) who had the best attendance last week. Help your class to be one of the top 3 classes by coming to school every day (week ending 23/1)

Just a reminder that it is your responsibility to advise school if your child is absent, or the absence will be unauthorised.

Holidays

As the holiday season is approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to remind you that with the new government guidelines, holidays taken in term time will not be authorised, and may incur a fine. The fines are per parent per child, which means that both parents will be fined, even if they do not live with the child, for every child taking leave from school. Holiday Dates for this year and next year are available on our website and from the school office.

Punctuality

It is really important that children are coming to school on time so that they do not miss out on vital learning. This is usually the time the teachers explain what is happening during the day and start their lessons. Missing this part of the day may mean children feel worried about coming in as they don't like being late and also struggle with their learning as they miss the teaching. Doors open and school starts at 8:40am not 8:50am and this is when the register is taken. If they arrive after this time, they will receive a late mark. Registers close at 9:15am. If your child arrives after this time, it will be marked as an unauthorised absence. 10 unauthorised absence marks will trigger a penalty notice (a fine). We would like to avoid this, so please try to get your child/children here on time.

Senior Leaders will be conducting a late gate next week to check on punctuality.

Trips

There are several trips now available to pay for on the school Spider App. They can be paid for in instalments or in full.

Reception – Mrs Dowson’s Farm, 2^nd July – payment due by 21^st May

Year 1 – Cuerden Valley Park, 7^th May – payment due by 24^th April

Year 2 – Cuerden Valley Park – 20^th May – payment due by 1^st May

Year 6 – Hothersall Lodge – 17 – 19^th June – deposit due by 23^rd January, full payment by 8^th June

Wonderful Wednesdays

We will be carrying on our Wonderful Wednesdays again this term. This is where parents are invited to come into school at 2:30pm and sit and read with their children in class. The dates are as follows:

Maple – 4^th February

Reception – 11^th February

Ash – Thursday 12^th February

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