‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ Philippians 4:13

“Be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Letter No. 25                                                                                                                                    Christian Value: Forgiveness  27^th March 2026

XXVII.III.MMXXVI

Dear Parents and Carers,

From all of us at Banks Methodist Primary School, we wish you a very happy and joyful Easter.

Easter is a wonderful time of year. Many of us enjoy chocolate eggs, fun egg hunts, and spending time with our families and friends. These are all lovely ways to celebrate together.

Easter is also a special time to remember the story of Jesus. We remember how He died, came back to life, and then went to be with God in heaven. This amazing story shows us that Jesus is always with us and brings hope, love and new life to the world.

Sometimes this story can feel a little hard to understand, and that’s okay. It’s alright to have questions. Easter reminds us that we can trust God, even when things feel confusing or difficult.

Most of all, it reminds us that we are never alone. God is always with us, guiding us and caring for us every day. We hope your Easter is filled with happiness, hope and lots of smiles 😊

Nursery Places

We are booking in Nursery places for September onwards, so if you are interested, or know of anyone who is interested, reserve your place by contacting Miss Callander in the school office at bursar@banks-methodist.lancs.sch.uk or 01704 227323.

BanksPTA Easter Activity Day

What a day!  Fun was had by absolutely every-bunny 😊

We had an egg-cellent time hunting for Easter eggs, following cryptic clues (and pictures for our little chicks ).

Then the staff and PTA hopped into action and got their running shoes on for the ultimate sweet chase.

The children had an absolute blast and have been asking to do it all again — they’re clearly egg-cited for more!

Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces makes all the hard work of planning these events totally worth it

FREE family Easter holiday activities at the Hub at Banks.

Family Yoga on Tuesday 7 April, 10am - 11am. Booking is essential.

Bouncy Castle Family Fun Day on Thursday 9 April, 11am - 3pm. Just call in - no pre-booking required. The football pitches will be open and there's a special treat of a K-POP dance session from 1pm - 2pm.

Battery Recycling

At school we help the environment by collecting old batteries for recycling. Please put old batteries in the white container which is located in Miss Callander’s office. Thank you in advance for your support.

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 (Monday to Friday)

3:15-4:30pm £5 (Monday – Friday)

3:15-5:30pm £7 (Monday –Friday

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.

After School Clubs for Summer Term (After Easter)

Monday’s will be ‘Booster Fun’ for all children in Year 6 with Mrs Winstanley and Mr Draper and ‘Times Tables’ Club for children in Year 3, 4 and 5 with Mrs Bradshaw, 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesday’s will be Sporting Activities for any child in Mice, Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancs Sports Partnership.

Thursday’s will be Football Club for children in Years 3-6 (KS2) with Mr Draper and Mr Wedlin, 3:15-4:15pm

Dates for the Diary  

April

13^th – Children return to school

20^th – Foxes curriculum trip to Williamson Park in Lancaster, 12:30-4:15pm

22^nd – Earth Day

24^th – Feel Good Friday with Mrs Hothersall, 8:45-10:15am

30^th – Reception and Year 6 Height and Weight Check

May

11^th – 14^th – Year 6 SATs Week

14^th – Foxes trip in the afternoon, 1-4pm

20^th – Sports Day and BBQ, 1:30pm

21^st – Year 6 and Reception ‘Buddy Trip’ to Croxteth Hall

21^st – Messy Church, 2:15-3pm

22^nd – Feel Good Friday with Mrs Hothersall

22^nd – Break up for Half Term at 3:15pm, returning Wednesday 3^rd June

June

8^th – Stay and Learn Creative Session, 2:15-3pm

9^th – Sports Day and BBQ Reserve Date

26^th – Feel Good Friday with Mrs Hothersall, 8:45-10:15am

July

6^th – Year 5 Curriculum Day at Stanley High, 9:15am-2:45pm

9^th – Messy Church, 2:15-3pm

11^th – BanksPTA Summer Fair, 11:30am-3:30pm

15^th – Mice end of year trip to Smithills Farm

16^th – End of Year Celebration at Banks St Stephen’s, 2:15pm

17^th – Feel Good Friday with Mrs Hothersall

22^nd – Year 6 Leavers Social, 12pm

22^nd – Break up for the Summer Holiday at 1:15pm

Take care

Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist

#TeamBanks

In the words of John Wesley:

Do ALL the good you can

By ALL the means you can

In ALL the ways you can

In ALL the places you can

At ALL the times you can

To ALL the people you can

As long as EVER you can

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ Philippians 4:13

“Be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Letter No. 24                                                                                                                                       Christian Value: Forgiveness  20^th March 2026

XX.III.MMXXVI

Dear Parents and Carers,

Nursery Places

We are booking in Nursery places for September onwards, so if you are interested, or know of anyone who is interested, reserve your place by contacting Miss Callander in the school office at bursar@banks-methodist.lancs.sch.uk or 01704 227323.

Easter Break

Just a reminder that school closes for the Easter break at 1:15pm on Friday 27^th March with the children returning on Monday 13^th April.

OFSTED 2026

What it’s like to be a pupil at Banks Methodist Primary School

• Children are keen to learn and enjoy coming to school.
• Children respond well to routines and clear adult guidance.
• Children engage positively in lessons when attending regularly.
• Staff know pupils well and greet them warmly.
• Children feel safe and settled, with clear routines supporting a calm start to the day.
• Children know who to approach for help.
• Behaviour is calm and orderly, with respectful and kind relationships.
• Staff respond appropriately to bullying or other concerns.
• Children feel cared for and valued as individuals.
• Children take part in visits beyond the local area (e.g., eco-projects, recycling centres, sporting competitions).
• Participation in local authority visits (police, civic events) helps children understand the rule of law.
• School trips and eco-projects support confidence, responsibility and awareness of life beyond school.
• The school has a small, welcoming atmosphere described as “a small school with a big heart.”
• Relationships between children and staff are positive, supporting a settled atmosphere for learning.
• Children treat each other with kindness and respect.

Key Priorities for Improvement

1. Raise attendance so all pupils can access full learning opportunities.
2. Improve consistency of inclusive classroom practice, especially for pupils with SEND.
3. Strengthen teaching to ensure children remember previous learning in reading, writing, and mathematics.
4. Connect wider experiences more explicitly to the curriculum to enhance learning and personal development.

Non-Uniform Day in Readiness for our Easter Fun Day

On Monday 23rd March, we would really appreciate individually wrapped multipacks of chocolates or sweets which will be used for our Easter sweet chase.

The Easter Fun Day will take place on Wednesday 25th March. On this day, children are welcome to come to school wearing their PE kits so they are comfortable taking part in the activities.

Thank you very much for your continued support. #BanksPTA

Please follow us our PTA Facebook page: Banks Methodist PTA

Get ready for our Easter Fun Day on Wednesday 25th March, 2-5pm

🐣 Egg-citing Easter Itinerary! 🐣

2:00 – 3:15pm

Let the hunt begin! Children will hop into an egg-stra special Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, followed by our cracking Egg Olympics 🥚🏅 — with sweet treats up for grabs!

3:15 – 4:30pm

Grown-ups, it’s your turn to join us in the fun!

💦 £1 to put Mr Draper in the stocks – don’t miss your chance to make a splash! 🧽 

🍬 £1 to enter the Sweet Chase – catch the teachers and grab as many sweets as you can! 🏃‍♂️ 

🎟️ Plus:

-A small raffle

-Chocolate tombola (because you can never have too much chocolate!)

🌭 Feeling peckish? We’ve got you covered with:

-Burgers & hotdogs

-Tuck shop treats

-Ice-cold slushies

It’s going to be an egg-ceptional afternoon of fun – we can’t wait to see you there! 🐰✨

Easter Worship at Banks St Stephen’s Church

On Thursday 26^th March, our amazing children will be at Bank’s St Stephen’s CofE Church for our Easter worship. Children in KS2 (Hedgehogs and Foxes) will walk to the church and all infants, including nursery, will be taken on the school minibus. The service will start at 2:30pm with doors opening at 2:15pm.

When the service has finished children are to be collected from church. If parents/carers are at church we will hand children over to you safely. If you cannot make the service, it should be finished by 3:05pm so please arrive at church between 3:05-3:15pm (parking will be busy). If your child is in

After School Club, we will take them back to school in the minibus.

Attention to Attendance

‘Spot Day’ Attendance Week 4 (Tuesday) Winner – Amari

Current Whole School Attendance: 93.8% which is below our target of 95%

Whole School Weekly Attendance: 95.1%

Weekly Celebration: Well done to children in Year 2, 3 and 4 for all achieving 100% attendance this week

By law, all children of compulsory school age (between 5 and 16) must get a suitable full-time education. As a parent, you are responsible for making sure this happens.

Children’s attendance should not fall below 96%. When attendance nears this level, children have already missed significant amounts of schooling; meaning that their educational progress is at risk. We need parents' full support in ensuring that attendance does not reach this level. The Government has determined that a pupil becomes a persistent absentee when their attendance falls below 90%.

Battery Recycling

At school we help the environment by collecting old batteries for recycling. Please put old batteries in the white container which is located in Miss Callander’s office. Thank you in advance for your support.

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 (Monday to Friday)

3:15-4:30pm £5 (Monday – Friday)

3:15-5:30pm £7 (Monday –Friday

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.

After School Clubs for Spring Term

Monday’s will be ‘Booster Fun’ for all children in Year 6 with Mrs Winstanley and Mr Draper and ‘Times Tables’ Club for children in Year 3, 4 and 5 with Mrs Bradshaw, 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesdays will be Sporting Activities for any child in Mice, Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancs Sports Partnership.

School Dinners

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

Lunch Choices (week beginning 23^rd March 2026):

Monday

Choice 1 – Macaroni cheese with diced carrots and peas

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Tuesday

Choice 1 – Chicken (or veggie burger) with hash brown bites and cucumber

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Wednesday

Choice 1 – Roast beef (or Quorn) and Yorkshire pudding with roast potatoes and vegetables

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Thursday

Choice 1 – Mild chicken curry (or Quorn tikka) with rainbow rice and naan bread

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Friday

Choice 1 – Battered cod goujons (or veggie nuggets) with peas/sweetcorn or hoops

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Dates for the Diary  

March

23rd – Non-Uniform Day – Chocolate Donation in readiness for the Easter Activity Afternoon

24^th – Reception and Year 6 ‘Buddy Trip’ to Yarrow Valley

25^th – Easter Activity Afternoon with the PTA – children to come to school in their PE kit

25^th – Easter Fair, 3:15-5pm – BBQ, games and Easter Fun

26^th – Easter Service at Banks St Stephen’s Church, 2:15pm

27^th – Feel Good Friday, 8:45-10:15am

27^th – Break up for Easter at 1:15pm

FREE family Easter holiday activities at the Hub at Banks.

Family Yoga on Tuesday 31 March and Tuesday 7 April, 10am - 11am. Booking is essential.

Bouncy Castle Family Fun Day on Thursday 9 April, 11am - 3pm. Just call in - no pre-booking required. The football pitches will be open and there's a special treat of a K-POP dance session from 1pm - 2pm.

Take care

Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist

#TeamBanks

In the words of John Wesley:

Do ALL the good you can

By ALL the means you can

In ALL the ways you can

In ALL the places you can

At ALL the times you can

To ALL the people you can

As long as EVER you can

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ Philippians 4:13

“Be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Letter No. 23                                                                                                                                           Christian Value: Forgiveness  13^th March 2026

XXIII.III.MMXXVI

Dear Parents and Carers,

OFSTED 2026

What it’s like to be a pupil at Banks Methodist Primary School

• Children are keen to learn and enjoy coming to school.
• Children respond well to routines and clear adult guidance.
• Children engage positively in lessons when attending regularly.
• Staff know pupils well and greet them warmly.
• Children feel safe and settled, with clear routines supporting a calm start to the day.
• Children know who to approach for help.
• Behaviour is typically calm and orderly, with respectful and kind relationships.
• Staff respond appropriately to bullying or other concerns.
• Children feel cared for and valued as individuals.
• Children take part in visits beyond the local area (e.g., eco-projects, recycling centres, sporting competitions).
• Participation in local authority visits (police, civic events) helps children understand the rule of law.
• School trips and eco-projects support confidence, responsibility and awareness of life beyond school.
• The school has a small, welcoming atmosphere described as “a small school with a big heart.”
• Relationships between children and staff are positive, supporting a settled atmosphere for learning.
• Children treat each other with kindness and respect.

Key Priorities for Improvement

1. Raise attendance so all pupils can access full learning opportunities.
2. Improve consistency of inclusive classroom practice, especially for pupils with SEND.
3. Strengthen teaching to ensure children remember previous learning in reading, writing, and mathematics.
4. Connect wider experiences more explicitly to the curriculum to enhance learning and personal development.

Parents Evening

Our next Parents Evening is on Wednesday 18^th March, 2:30 – 5.30pm. You should have received an email to let you know the time you will meet with your child’s class teacher. If you haven’t received an email, please don’t hesitate to contact Miss Callander in the school office. We look forward to seeing you and discussing your child’s progress.

Non Uniform Days

The PTA have requested two upcoming own clothes days to help collect a few items needed for our Easter Fun Day.

On Monday 16th March, we kindly ask that children bring in a chocolate donation for the chocolate tombola.

On Monday 23rd March, we would really appreciate individually wrapped multipacks of chocolates or sweets which will be used for our Easter sweet chase.

The Easter Fun Day will take place on Wednesday 25th March. On this day, children are welcome to come to school wearing their PE kits so they are comfortable taking part in the activities.

Thank you very much for your continued support. #BanksPTA

Get ready for our Easter Fun Day on Wednesday 25th March, 2-5pm

2-3:15pm - Activities for the children 

3:15pm - Doors open for parents/carers, family members and community

We’ve got a whole afternoon of fun planned, including:

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

BBQ and Slushies

Tuck Shop

Chocolate Tombola

Sweet Chase

Egg-Olympics

And the chance to get your revenge on the teachers in the stocks!

Bring your energy, your sweet tooth and your best aim… it’s going to be an egg-cellent day!

Forgiveness

Our Christian value for this half term is forgiveness.

How do we show forgiveness in our school?

• If we upset someone, we say sorry, look them in the eyes, and mean it.
• We forgive each other when someone makes a mistake.
• We understand that sometimes it can be hard to say sorry or forgive but we try our best.
• We talk through problems in conflict resolution sessions so we can understand each other better.
• We remember that Jesus teaches us to forgive one another.

When we forgive, we help make our school a kind, caring and happy place for everyone 💛

Easter Worship at Banks St Stephen’s Church

On Thursday 26^th March, our amazing children will be at Bank’s St Stephen’s CofE Church for our Easter worship. Children in KS2 (Hedgehogs and Foxes) will walk to the church and all infants, including nursery, will be taken on the school minibus. The service will start at 2:30pm with doors opening at 2:15pm.

When the service has finished children are to be collected from church. If parents/carers are at church we will hand children over to you safely. If you cannot make the service, it should be finished by 3:05pm so please arrive at church between 3:05-3:15pm (parking will be busy). If your child is in After School Club, we will take them back to school in the minibus.

Personal Items in School

We kindly remind parents that children should not bring personal or valuable items into school. Items such as toys, jewellery, electronic devices or collectables can easily become lost, damaged or cause distractions during the school day.

School cannot take responsibility for these items and bringing them in can sometimes lead to disagreements between children. We encourage children to keep special and valuable belongings safe at home. Thank you for your support in helping us keep the school day focused on learning.

Attention to Attendance

‘Spot Day’ Attendance Week 3 (Wednesday) Winner – Hunter M

Current Whole School Attendance: 93.4% which is below our target of 95%

Whole School Weekly Attendance: 91.4%

By law, all children of compulsory school age (between 5 and 16) must get a suitable full-time education. As a parent, you are responsible for making sure this happens.

Children’s attendance should not fall below 96%. When attendance nears this level, children have already missed significant amounts of schooling; meaning that their educational progress is at risk. We need parents' full support in ensuring that attendance does not reach this level. The Government has determined that a pupil becomes a persistent absentee when their attendance falls below 90%.

Battery Recycling

At school we help the environment by collecting old batteries for recycling. Please put old batteries in the white container which is located in Miss Callander’s office. Thank you in advance for your support.

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 (Monday to Friday)

3:15-4:30pm £5 (Monday – Friday)

3:15-5:30pm £7 (Monday –Friday

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.

After School Clubs for Spring Term 2 (After Half Term) 

Monday’s will be ‘Booster Fun’ for all children in Year 6 with Mrs Winstanley and Mr Draper and ‘Times Tables’ Club for children in Year 3, 4 and 5 with Mrs Bradshaw, 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesdays will be Sporting Activities for any child in Mice, Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancs Sports Partnership.

School Dinners

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

Lunch Choices (week beginning 16^th March 2026):

Monday

Choice 1 – Calzone pizza with potato wedges and carrot sticks

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Tuesday

Choice 1 – Sausage with mashed potato, vegetables and gravy

Choice 2 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Wednesday

Choice 1 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Thursday

Choice 1 – Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Friday

Choice 1 – Fish fingers with chips and beans/sweetcorn

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Dates for the Diary  

March

16^th – Foxes DT Curriculum Trip to Parbold Canal to look at the different bridge structures

18^th – Parents Evening, 2-6pm

23rd – Non-Uniform Day – Chocolate Donation in readiness for the Easter Activity Afternoon

24^th – Reception and Year 6 ‘Buddy Trip’ to Yarrow Valley

25^th – Easter Activity Afternoon with the PTA – children to come to school in their PE kit

26^th – Easter Service at Banks St Stephen’s Church, 2:15pm

27^th – Feel Good Friday, 8:45-10:15am

27^th – Break up for Easter at 1:15pm

Take care

Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist

#TeamBanks

In the words of John Wesley:

Do ALL the good you can

By ALL the means you can

In ALL the ways you can

In ALL the places you can

At ALL the times you can

To ALL the people you can

As long as EVER you can

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ Philippians 4:13

“Be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Letter No. 22                                                                                                                                           Christian Value: Forgiveness

6^th March 2026

VI.III.MMXXVI

Dear Parents and Carers,

Forgiveness

Our Christian value for this half term is forgiveness.

Forgiveness means saying sorry when we have done something wrong and choosing to forgive others when they hurt or upset us.

In the Bible, God shows us how to forgive. The Bible tells us that God is slow to get angry, full of love, and ready to forgive (Numbers 14:18).

Jesus also taught us how important forgiveness is. When someone asked him how many times we should forgive others, Jesus said “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21–22). This means we should keep forgiving again and again.

How do we show forgiveness in our school?

• If we upset someone, we say sorry, look them in the eyes, and mean it.
• We forgive each other when someone makes a mistake.
• We understand that sometimes it can be hard to say sorry or forgive but we try our best.
• We talk through problems in conflict resolution sessions so we can understand each other better.
• We remember that Jesus teaches us to forgive one another.

When we forgive, we help make our school a kind, caring and happy place for everyone 💛

Hedgehogs Trip to Liverpool Museum

Hedgehogs class will be going on a trip to Liverpool World Museum on Tuesday 10th March. They will be leaving school after registration at approximately 9:10am and will return by 1:15pm. The children will be staying at the museum for lunch so please could you provide your child with a packed lunch.

Messy Church

Our next Messy Church session with RJ (our Methodist Deacon) will take place on Thursday 12th March, from 2:15–3:00pm. You are very welcome to join us with your child(ren) — we’d love to see you there.

Children will join their parent, carer, or family member at 2:15pm to take part in the activities. Messy Church will finish at 3:00pm, and children can go home at that time. We look forward to sharing this special time together.

Year 5 Trip to Stanley High School

On Thursday 12th March, Year 5 will be visiting Stanley High School to watch their production of Joseph.

The children will leave school at 12:15pm, after they have had their dinner and will return to school at 2:45pm.

This will be a lovely opportunity for the children to enjoy a live performance and experience a school production.

Personal Items in School

We kindly remind parents that children should not bring personal or valuable items into school. Items such as toys, jewellery, electronic devices or collectables can easily become lost, damaged or cause distractions during the school day.

School cannot take responsibility for these items and bringing them in can sometimes lead to disagreements between children. We encourage children to keep special and valuable belongings safe at home. Thank you for your support in helping us keep the school day focused on learning.

Parents Evening

Our next Parents Evening is on Wednesday 18th March, 2:30 – 6pm. To help us schedule your appointment, please let us know your availability by completing the form below:

Parents Evening Wednesday 18th March – Fill in form

We look forward to seeing you and discussing your child’s progress.

Attention to Attendance

‘Spot Day’ Attendance Week 2 (Friday) Winner – Tilly

By law, all children of compulsory school age (between 5 and 16) must get a suitable full-time education. As a parent, you are responsible for making sure this happens.

Children’s attendance should not fall below 96%. When attendance nears this level, children have already missed significant amounts of schooling; meaning that their educational progress is at risk. We need parents' full support in ensuring that attendance does not reach this level. The Government has determined that a pupil becomes a persistent absentee when their attendance falls below 90%.

Battery Recycling

At school we help the environment by collecting old batteries for recycling. Please put old batteries in the white container which is located in Miss Callander’s office. Thank you in advance for your support.

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 (Monday to Friday)

3:15-4:30pm £5 (Monday – Friday)

3:15-5:30pm £7 (Monday –Friday

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.

After School Clubs for Spring Term 2 (After Half Term) 

Monday’s will be ‘Booster Fun’ for all children in Year 6 with Mrs Winstanley and Mr Draper and ‘Times Tables’ Club for children in Year 3, 4 and 5 with Mrs Bradshaw, 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesdays will be Sporting Activities for any child in Mice, Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancs Sports Partnership.

School Dinners

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

Lunch Choices (week beginning 9^th March 2026):

Monday

Choice 1 – Tomato pasta twists with garlic flatbread and salad

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Tuesday

Choice 1 – Beef burger (or veggie burger) with tortilla chips and veggie sticks

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Wednesday

Choice 1 – Roast ham (or cauliflower cheese) with roast potatoes and vegetables

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Thursday

Choice 1 – Pizza slice (three cheese or pepperoni) with potato wedges and sweetcorn

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Friday

Choice 1 – Chicken nuggets (or veggie fingers) with chips and beans

Choice 2 – Freshly filled sandwiches (tuna/ham/cheese) with carrot and cucumber sticks

Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans or cheese and beans) with mixed salad

Dates for the Diary  

March

18^th – Parents Evening, 2-6pm

24^th – Reception and Year 6 ‘Buddy Trip’ to Yarrow Valley

25^th – Easter Activity Afternoon with the PTA

26^th – Easter Service at Banks St Stephen’s Church, 2:15pm

27^th – Feel Good Friday, 8:45-10:15am

27^th – Break up for Easter at 1:15pm

Take care

Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist

#TeamBanks

In the words of John Wesley:

Do ALL the good you can

By ALL the means you can

In ALL the ways you can

In ALL the places you can

At ALL the times you can

To ALL the people you can

As long as EVER you can