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Letter No. 1 Christian Value: Thankfulness

4^th September 2026

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Dear Parents and Carers,

A Wonderful Start to the School Year!

It was truly heart-warming to see all the children arrive on Wednesday morning with big smiles and such enthusiasm for the new school year. There has been a fantastic buzz throughout the school all week. The children have settled in brilliantly, and their behaviour during lessons, worship and break times has been absolutely exemplary.

Our two visitors this week, Mrs Hothersall and Miss Snape, were extremely impressed by how calm, engaged and impeccably behaved the children were as they walked around school. Their comments were a wonderful reflection of the positive attitudes and high expectations we have across our school.

We are incredibly proud of how well the children have begun the term and are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead. #TeamBanks

PE Kit Days

On Tuesday’s and Friday’s all children are to come to school in their PE kit all day.

🎸 Times Tables Rock Stars Day – Wednesday 9th September 🎸

To relaunch our Times Tables Rock Stars learning platform for the new academic year, we’re excited to announce a special Rock Stars Day on Wednesday 9^th September!

Children are invited to come to school dressed as rock stars – think big hair, funky clothes, leather jackets, glitter, and air guitars at the ready! It’s a fun and energetic way to celebrate our love of times tables and all things maths in true rock ’n’ roll style.

Need some outfit inspiration? Check out https://ttrockstars.com for some great dressing-up ideas!

Let’s get ready to rock our maths!

School Photographs – Friday 11th September

Tempest Photography will be in school on Friday 11th September for our annual school photographs. This will include individual, sibling, family and class pictures.

Younger siblings who do not attend our school are welcome to come in at 8:30am to have a family photograph taken with their brother(s) or sister(s).
Nursery children who do not usually attend on Fridays are invited to come in between 8:30am and 10:30am so they don’t miss out on having their photo taken.

We are aware that it is PE kit day for all children. However, please ensure your child arrives in full school uniform for their photograph. Children in Hedgehogs and Foxes can bring their PE kit with them to change into later for their PE session. Thank you for your support in helping us capture these special school memories!

Swimming (starting Friday 18^th September)

Children in Foxes (Year 5 and Year 6) will be going swimming this term. Swimming will be on a Friday afternoon and will be taken via minibus by Mr Draper. They will be leaving school at 1:45pm and returning for 3:15pm. Children will need a swimming costume, towel, swimming hat and goggles.

After School Clubs for Autumn Term 1

Tuesdays will be Sporting Activities for any child in Rabbits, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4:15pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancs Sports Partnership, starting Tuesday 8^th September.

Tuesday’s will be football club with Mr Draper and Mr Wedlin for children in Hedgehogs and Foxes, starting Tuesday 8^th September, 3:15-4:15pm.

Breakfast and Afterschool Care Provision

Breakfast and Afterschool provision is available, booking on-line through Eduspot.

Breakfast Club:

7:45am drop off £3

8am drop off £2.50

8:30am drop off £1.50

ASC

3:15-3:45pm £2

3:15-4:30pm £5

3:15-5:30pm £7

If you require after school care at short notice (e.g. for the next day) and are unable to book in through the usual system of EduSpot, please contact Miss Callander in the office to let her know, particularly if your child will need to stay until 5:30pm.

Please be aware that if a child has not been booked in and no other children are attending, there may be no staff scheduled to supervise.

That said, we will always do our best to accommodate late requests and arrange staff cover where possible. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Online Payment System

Please remember to regularly log in to the online payment system to pay for nursery fees, dinner money, and any other school-related costs.

If you believe you may be entitled to Free School Meals, you can apply online or contact Miss Callander in the school office, by phone or email, who will be happy to assist you with the application process. If you need help using the online payment system, Miss Callander is also available to guide you through it. We kindly ask that all payments are made daily, weekly or monthly to help manage balances effectively.

Important:
If a child’s outstanding balance exceeds £50, we will unfortunately no longer be able to offer Breakfast or After School Care Provision, and your child will need to bring a packed lunch to school. This is to prevent the debt from increasing further.

School Dinners

If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 they are entitled to a free school dinner.

Lunch Choices for next week (week beginning 7^th September 2025):

Monday

Choice 1 – Cheesy pasta bake with broccoli and garlic bread