‘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. 28 Christian Value: Truthfulness
26th April 2024
XXVI.IV.MMXXIV
Dear Parents and Carers,
Orienteering
A huge congratulations to our orienteering team who completed a challenging course at ‘Rock & River’ to finish a fantastic 3rd place out of all the schools. Well done to the team who showed excellent team work, communication, resilience and navigation skills.
Banks Methodist Playgroup
It was another great turn out on Tuesday for our Banks Methodist Playgroup, run by the Banks Methodist School Community (BMSC) for children aged 0-4 years of age.
It will continue to run every Tuesday (term rime only) with lots of fun and creative activities for the children, 9am-10:30am. It is £2 entrance with tea/coffee and toast available.
Sports Day
Our annual Sports Day is on Thursday 23rd May this year. It will be starting at 1:30pm with children taking part in a range of sporting activities to gain points for their team. The BMSC vwill be selling tea/coffee and tuck shop throughout the event.
Attendance
If your child(ren) is ill and not attending school it is important that you inform school by 9:15am. If the phone is engaged it is fine to leave a message using option 1 (reporting a pupil absence) or email bursar@banks-methodist.lancs.sch.uk.
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.
Breakfast and Afterschool Care Provision
Breakfast and Afterschool provision is available, booking on-line through Eduspot.
Breakfast Care:
7:45am drop off £2.50
8am drop off £2
8:30am drop off £1
After School Care
3:15-4:30pm £4.50 (Monday – Friday)
3:15-5:30pm £6.50 (Monday – Thursday)
4:15-4:35pm £2 – if attending a free club but still need after school care
4:15-5:30pm £4.50 – if attending a free club but still require after school care
If you need after school care with short notice, e.g. next day and are not able to book in, please could you ring Miss Callander in the office to let her know, especially for a 5:30pm pick up.
If children have not been booked in to care in advance and no other children are in after school care, there will be no staff prepared to supervise the children.
However, we will always try out best to accommodate late requests and, if possible, have staff available to work at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
School Dinners
Lunch Choices for the first week back after half term (week beginning 29th April 2024)
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 they are entitled to a free school dinner.
Monday Meal
Choice 1 – Cheese and tomato pizza with wedges, sweetcorn and mixed salad
Dessert – Raspberry Jelly
Tuesday Meal
Choice 1 – Tomato and basil pasta with garlic bread and sweetcorn
Dessert – Strawberry whip
Wednesday Meal
Choice 1 – Cheese flan served ½ jackpot and beans
Dessert – Yoghurt
Thursday Meal
Choice 1 – Sandwich (tuna/ham/cheese) with mixed salad
Dessert – Rice crispy crunch or fruit
Friday Meal
Choice 1 – Fish fingers with chips and peas
Dessert – Raspberry Jelly
After School Clubs for this Half Term
Monday’s will be Year 3, 4 & 5 Times Tables Fun with Miss Hepworth, 3:15-4:15pm
Tuesday's will be Striking and Fielding games for children in Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4:15pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancashire Sports Partnership
Tuesday’s will be Football Club for children in Year 2 – Year 6 with Mr Draper and Mr Wedlin, 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday mornings will be Running Club, 8:15-8:45am - this is a flexible club and if the weather is not looking good you will find out by 7:45am if it is cancelled.
Thursday’s will be Year 6 booster sessions with Mrs Winstanley and/or Mr Draper, 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday’s will be Drawing Club for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with Mrs Laidler, 3:15-4pm
Online Payment System
Please could you remember to logon to the online payment system and pay for nursery fees, dinner money etc. on a regular basis.
If you think you may be entitled to free school meals you can apply online or email/ring Miss Callander in the school office who will happily assist you to complete an application.
If you need assistance with the online payment system, please email/ring Miss Callander who will be happy to help you through the online process. Thank you for your understanding.
Take care
Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist
#TeamBanks
‘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. 27 Christian Value: Truthfulness
19th April 2024
XIX.IV.MMXXIV
Dear Parents and Carers
Banks Methodist Playgroup
It was a super start on Tuesday with the launch of our Banks Methodist Playgroup, run by the Banks Methodist School Community (BMSC) for children aged 0-4 years of age.
It will continue to run every Tuesday (term rime only) with lots of fun and creative activities for the children, 9am-10:30am. It is £2 entrance with tea/coffee and toast available.
Our Christian Value for this half term is Truthfulness
Truth is revealed in the Bible and we see Jesus as the example of truth in everything. The life of Jesus shows us how God wants us to live our lives.
In school we show our understanding of truthfulness by:
BMSC Coffee Morning
The next BMSC Coffee Morning is on Wednesday 24th April, 9-10:15am. If you cannot attend but would like to buy a raffle ticket at the cost of £2.50 for a chance to win a prize, please contact the BMSC on bmscpta@gmail.com #TeamBanks
50p Friday’s
Tuck shop will run every Friday with all sweets selling at 50p. Money can be either sent in with children in the morning and they can choose their sweets before they go home or it will be on sale at the end of the school day. All money raised goes back into the school for our children.
Non-Uniform Day
We will be having a ‘Mufti Day’ on Friday 26th April in readiness for the Summer Fair, which is on Saturday 29th June. Children can come to school wearing their own clothes for a donation of sweets/chocolate. #TeamBanks
Other Non-Uniform Dates:
Friday 17th May
Friday 21st June
Sports Day
Our annual Sports Day is on Thursday 23rd May this year. It will be starting at 1:30pm with children taking part in a range of sporting activities to gain points for their team. The BMSC PTA will be selling tea/coffee and tuck shop throughout the event.
Attendance
If your child(ren) is ill and not attending school it is important that you inform school by 9:15am. If the phone is engaged it is fine to leave a message using option 1 (reporting a pupil absence) or email bursar@banks-methodist.lancs.sch.uk.
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.
Breakfast and Afterschool Care Provision
Breakfast and Afterschool provision is available, booking on-line through Eduspot.
Breakfast Care:
7:45am drop off £2.50
8am drop off £2
8:30am drop off £1
After School Care
3:15-4:30pm £4.50 (Monday – Friday)
3:15-5:30pm £6.50 (Monday – Thursday)
4:15-4:35pm £2 – if attending a free club but still need after school care
4:15-5:30pm £4.50 – if attending a free club but still require after school care
If you need after school care with short notice, e.g. next day and are not able to book in, please could you ring Miss Callander in the office to let her know, especially for a 5:30pm pick up.
If children have not been booked in to care in advance and no other children are in after school care, there will be no staff prepared to supervise the children.
However, we will always try out best to accommodate late requests and, if possible, have staff available to work at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.
School Dinners
Lunch Choices for the first week back after half term (week beginning 22nd April 2024)
If your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 they are entitled to a free school dinner.
Monday Meal
Choice 1 – Cheese and tomato pizza with wedges and sweetcorn
Choice 2 – Tomato and basil pasta with garlic bread and sweetcorn
Choice 3 – Sandwich (tuna/ham/cheese) with mixed salad
Dessert – Cherry shortbread or fruit
Tuesday Meal
Choice 1 – Breaded chicken goujons with creamed potatoes and peas
Choice 2 – Crustless vegetable quiche with wedges and mixed salad
Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans) with mixed salad
Dessert – Cornflake tart or fruit
Wednesday Meal
Choice 1 – Sliced cooked beef with roast potatoes, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and gravy
Choice 2 – Cheese and potato pie with roast potatoes, carrots and gravy
Choice 3 – Tortilla Wrap (tuna/ham/cheese) with mixed salad
Dessert – Muffin or fruit
Thursday Meal
Choice 1 – Chilli beef con carne with basmati rice and sweetcorn
Choice 2 – Vegetarian korma with basmati rice and sweetcorn
Choice 3 – Sandwich (tuna/ham/cheese) with mixed salad
Dessert – Rice crispy crunch or fruit
Friday Meal
Choice 1 – Fish fingers with chips and peas
Choice 2 – Quorn goujons with chips and peas
Choice 3 – Jacket potato (tuna/cheese/beans) with mixed salad
Dessert – Syrup sponge and custard or fruit
After School Clubs for this Half Term
Monday’s will be Year 3, 4 & 5 Times Tables Fun with Miss Hepworth, 3:15-4:15pm
Tuesday's will be Striking and Fielding games for children in Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Foxes, 3:15-4:15pm, delivered by a coach from the West Lancashire Sports Partnership
Tuesday’s will be Football Club for children in Year 2 – Year 6 with Mr Draper and Mr Wedlin, 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday mornings will be Running Club, 8:15-8:45am - this is a flexible club and if the weather is not looking good you will find out by 7:45am if it is cancelled.
Thursday’s will be Year 6 booster sessions with Mrs Winstanley and/or Mr Draper, 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday’s will be Drawing Club for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 with Mrs Laidler, 3:15-4pm
Online Payment System
Please could you remember to logon to the online payment system and pay for nursery fees, dinner money etc. on a regular basis.
If you think you may be entitled to free school meals you can apply online or email/ring Miss Callander in the school office who will happily assist you to complete an application.
If you need assistance with the online payment system, please email/ring Miss Callander who will be happy to help you through the online process. Thank you for your understanding.
Take care
Mr Draper and all the team at Banks Methodist
#TeamBanks