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Good afternoon,

As we come to the end of another busy and exciting week at Leigh St Peter's, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our children for their hard work, resilience and positive attitudes as we move ever closer to the end of the school year.

It has been a lovely week in school and, thankfully, the weather has been a little cooler, making it much more comfortable for everyone to learn, play and enjoy the many activities taking place across school.

We have had lots of wonderful celebrations this week. Our Nursery Graduation was a special occasion, marking an important milestone for our youngest children as they prepare for the next stage of their journey. We have also been incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils, who attended their Leavers' Celebration at Manchester Cathedral. It was a fitting opportunity to reflect on their time at Leigh St Peter's and celebrate all they have achieved.

Looking ahead to next week, we are excited for our Move Up Morning on Thursday. This is always a highlight of the summer term, giving children the opportunity to meet their new teacher, spend time with their future classmates and enjoy a taste of the year ahead. The morning is always filled with engaging activities and provides a valuable opportunity for staff and children to begin building positive relationships ready for September.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to another successful and enjoyable week ahead.

Mr M Fletcher - Headteacher

#LetYourLightShine

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This half term in Collective Worship, we will be focusing on one of our key school values: Trust.

Our key Bible verse for this half term is “The Lord will guide you always” Isaiah 58:11

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Please find attached the key school dates for the academic year 2025–2026. While we have planned carefully, some dates may be subject to change. We wanted to share these with you early so that parents and carers have as much notice as possible.As always, please continue to monitor your child’s Class Dojo, where any updates or changes will be shared promptly.

Thank you for your continued support.

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What a wonderful celebration we had at our Nursery Graduation! We were incredibly proud to see our children take to the stage with such confidence, enthusiasm and big smiles.

They delighted everyone with their singing, performances and special graduation ceremony, showcasing just how much they have grown and achieved throughout their time in nursery. Congratulations to all of our Nursery Graduates!

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Year 6 Leavers' Celebration at Manchester Cathedral 🎉⛪

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Year 6 Leavers' Celebration at Manchester Cathedral 🎉⛪

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On Wednesday, our Year 6 children had the wonderful opportunity to attend a special Leavers' Celebration at Manchester Cathedral, hosted by Bishop Mark.

The morning was filled with joyful singing, inspiring messages from the Bible and thoughtful talks from Year 7 pupils who shared their wisdom, advice and encouraging words about the transition to high school.

Their reflections helped reassure our Year 6 children and gave them valuable insights into the exciting journey ahead.

It was a memorable and uplifting event, giving our pupils time to reflect on their primary school years while looking forward to the next chapter of their education. 💙

After returning to school, the celebrations continued with a special lunch of Domino’s pizza 🍕😋, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone!

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 children and wish them every success as they prepare for their move to high school. 🌈⭐

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From Saturday 5th May until Saturday 26th September the Church will be open from 10am until 1pm for Tea, Coffee and Snacks. Come and have a brew and a chat! All are welcome!
We look forward to seeing you !

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Please find attached the information regarding taking holidays during the school term. This guidance is provided to school from the Local Authority. We will keep this item on the newsletter as a standing item and as a reminder to all families.

I would like to remind families that if they are choosing to take a holiday during term time that they ensure that they notify school that they are absent with the genuine reason for absence. It is important that we know this for safeguarding matters.

Kind Regards,

Mr M Fletcher

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St Peter's Brownies every Thursday from 6:30pm

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School work in partnership with a local foodbank 'Atherton & Leigh Foodbank'.

If you feel that you are in need of food parcels, then, in the first instance, please contact Mrs Ainscough or Miss Wood in

confidence and they will help support you in accessing healthy meals to meet the needs of your family.

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Our school expectation is that pupils will read 5 times per week.

This is monitored by staff in school and at the end of each half term, pupils who have consistently read will be rewarded for their tremendous effort.

If any parents require support getting logged into 'Boom Reader' can access this each Wednesday morning at the start of the school day.

Thanks,

Mrs Roberts

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We have subscribed to a fantastic website called 'Phonics Play'. On the website you will find a wide range of fun Phonics games to play with your child at home. These games are available for all children but are best suited to those children who are learning Phonics in school. Please speak to your child's class teacher if you would to know the exact Phase your child is working at.

Here are the login details:

https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/

Username: CatMouse

Password: CatMouse

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Our whole school attendance for this week is 94.37%!

⭐A huge well done to our attendance winners this week... 6S!!⭐ 100% attendance!!! ⭐

Closely followed by in 4P & 6P in 2nd and in 1S 3rd!

A gentle reminder to all our families: Please avoid taking holidays during term time. Every day in school counts, especially during these final weeks of learning, reflection and preparation for the next academic year. Your support in ensuring high attendance is always appreciated.

Let's see who will be our winners next week!
#InToWin #AttendanceSuperstars ⭐

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We’re excited to launch our new Punctuality Pros initiative, where we celebrate the classes who are all arriving at school on time - keep up the fantastic work!

⭐ A huge well done to our punctuality winners this week… 6S! ⭐An amazing 1 late - brilliant effort!!

Closely followed by:
🥈 1S, 5S & 5P in second place with 4 late
🥉 3S & 6P in third place with 5 lates

A gentle reminder to all our families:
🕣 School starts at 8:50am and the gates open at 8:30am.

Let’s see who will be our winners next week!

#InToWin #PunctualityPros ⭐