School Highlights
Welcome back! After the half-term break, some of us may have found those early mornings a little harder than usual, but everyone has done a fantastic job settling back into school routines and making a great start to the new half term.
Our annual Fireworks Display was, as always, a spectacular event, bringing together families, friends and members of our school community for a memorable evening. We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported the PFA during the event. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us continue to enhance opportunities and experiences for our children.
Meanwhile, our Year 1 pupils enjoyed an exciting visit to Knowsley Safari Park, where they had the opportunity to see a wide variety of animals and learn more about wildlife. The children were particularly lucky with the weather and thoroughly enjoyed their day out.
As we move into the festive season, we are looking forward to a busy calendar of Christmas events and celebrations. Further information will be shared separately, so please keep an eye on the school calendar and our regular communications for updates and important dates.
This week's attendance is 95.2%, which is just below our target of 96%. Given the number of seasonal illnesses currently circulating, this remains a positive figure and we would like to thank families for their continued efforts to ensure children attend school regularly and arrive punctually. Please remember to report absences due to illness via Studybugs, which remains the most efficient way to notify the school and provides health guidance from the UK Health Security Agency. Mrs Bull continues to be available to discuss attendance-related matters and offer support where needed.
Finally, a gentle reminder that dogs are not permitted on the school site. This includes dogs being carried and also applies to puppies. We know that many of our families are animal lovers, and we appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for all children, families and visitors.
Christmas jumpers are now available through our pre-loved uniform shop.
Have your say on transport in West Lancashire! OPSTA (Ormskirk, Preston & Southport Travellers' Association), in partnership with Edge Hill University, is carrying out a travel survey to better understand how local people travel and the transport improvements that matter most to them. Whether you travel by car, train, bus, bicycle or on foot, your views can help inform future discussions about transport services and connections across our area. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and responses from all members of the household are welcome. Please follow the link below for further information and details on how to take part.