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Good afternoon,

It has been another very busy week in school this week. The children are now very much settled into their learning and this is really heart warming to see.

The huge push on attendance is really having an impact and I'd like to thank everyone in their efforts to get our children into school each day. Please can I remind you that any absence needs to be reported into school each day. This can now be done using the school Arbor app.

Next week on Wednesday, are school photos. Please can you ensure that you have given permission on the app otherwise photos will not be taken of your child if this is not completed.

This week has seen the support of the Greater Manchester Police Force in helping us to safeguard our pupils by removing a camper van from the street that had been parked for weeks. They also reminded a local resident about parking directly in front of the entrance to Nursery. Our priority is keeping the staff and pupils safe - please support the school by not parking your vehicle outside the Main Entrance to Nursery on any morning. Any vehicles that persist in doing this will be fined by traffic wardens - help us keep the entrance and exit to school safe.

Wishing you all a restful weekend,

Mr Robinson

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This year, each half term we will be focusing on one of our school values. For this half term, our value is Love, with the scripture “Love your neighbour” (Matthew) guiding our reflections and actions.

Collective Worship – Faith & God's House 🌍✨

This week in Collective Worship, we explored the incredible true story of a church in Kiruna, Sweden, which has been carefully moved 5km to a new location because the ground beneath it has become unstable due to iron ore mining. This church, built in 1912 and considered one of Sweden’s most beautiful wooden buildings, was slowly and safely transported on special trailers - an event watched by thousands!

We used this story to help us reflect on an important message from the Bible: that the Church is not just a building, but a family made up of people.

Through this, we reminded the children that God's presence is not limited to special places or buildings - He is with His people wherever they go. Just like the church in Kiruna was moved but still remained a place of worship, Christians believe that they carry God’s presence with them in their hearts and lives.

We’ve enjoyed thinking about what it means to be part of a community where everyone is valued and connected, and how we can each help to build something strong and lasting - together.

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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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At school, we’ve been encouraging our pupils to develop a love for reading – and for good reason! Reading is not only a fun and relaxing activity, but it also plays a huge role in helping children grow academically, emotionally and socially.

We recently shared this poster in school, highlighting five amazing benefits of reading books:

📖 1. Exercise your brain – Just like physical activity keeps our bodies healthy, reading keeps our brains active and sharp. It helps develop memory and critical thinking skills.

💡 2. Develops creativity – Books open up new worlds and spark imagination. Children who read often are better at coming up with creative ideas and thinking outside the box.

✏️ 3. Improves writing skills – Reading exposes children to a wide range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and storytelling techniques, which in turn helps improve their own writing.

🎯 4. Increases concentration and focus – Reading requires attention, and the more children read, the better they get at focusing for longer periods of time – a skill that supports learning in all subjects.

❤️ 5. Increases empathy – Through stories, children experience different perspectives and learn to understand how others think and feel. This helps them grow into kind and compassionate individuals.

We encourage all families to set aside some quiet time each day to enjoy a book together. Whether it’s reading aloud with younger children or discussing books with older ones, these shared moments are not only educational but also a wonderful way to bond.

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Parent, Carer & Visitor Code of Conduct 

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Parent, Carer & Visitor Code of Conduct 

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At Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe and caring environment for everyone. We value the strong partnerships we have with parents and carers, and we ask that concerns are always raised calmly and through the proper channels – starting with the class teacher, then the phase leader, and finally the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team if needed.

Aggressive or disrespectful behaviour towards staff, other parents or children will not be tolerated and may lead to restricted access to the school site. Thank you for continuing to support our school community by modelling respect and positive communication for our children.

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If any donations can be given to your child's class teacher by 3rd October, that would be amazing.

Thank you for your support,

Miss Taylor

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Relentless Routines – Helping Our School Shine!

At Leigh St Peter's, we believe that clear expectations help everyone feel safe, happy and ready to learn. That’s why we introduced our 5 Relentless Routines - simple, consistent behaviours that help our school run smoothly and support a calm and respectful environment both inside and outside the classroom.

Here are the routines we’re focusing on:

✨ Calm Corridors – We move through the school quietly and respectfully, helping everyone feel calm and focused.
🔄 Tremendous Transitions – Whether it's moving between lessons or getting ready for the next activity, we do it quickly and sensibly.
🖐️ Sensational Signals – We respond straight away to adult instructions and signals, showing we are listening and ready to learn.
🚶‍♀️ Wonderful Walking – We walk safely, sensibly, and with purpose in all areas of the school.
🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️ Legendary Lining Up – We line up smartly, quietly, and with pride, showing respect for others around us.

These routines might seem small on their own, but together they make a big difference! We’ve been so impressed with how children are rising to the challenge and showing what it means to be part of a caring and responsible school community.

You can support your child by talking about these routines at home and celebrating the positive behaviours they show each day.

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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 Robinson

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Reminder for Lunchboxes: Please Cut Grapes 🍇

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Reminder for Lunchboxes: Please Cut Grapes 🍇

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This is a polite reminder regarding children's packed lunches. Children are encouraged to bring in fruit in their packed lunch as part of a healthy dinner. We just kindly remind you about cutting grapes lengthwise into halves or quarters as they are a potential choking hazard.

Whole grapes can be a serious choking hazard, especially for younger children.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe at school!

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Our school site is a no smoking site. This includes vaping. Please refrain from smoking or vaping whilst on the school premises.

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Please can I remind all members of our school community that they refrain from parking a vehicle on Leigh Street.

We are aware that two large vehicles keep parking on the street and we are working to get this stopped. Please do not make it more difficult by parking cars on the street. We need to be mindful of the residents that live at the top of Leigh Street.

Kind Regards,

Mr Robinson

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

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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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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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Phonics Play is a fantastic online resource to help children practise their phonics skills through engaging games and activities. It’s free to access at home and a great way to support your child’s reading in a fun and interactive way.

Visit www.phonicsplay.co.uk to get started!

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Our whole school attendance for this week is 94.86%!

⭐A huge well done to our attendance winners this week... RS !!⭐98.89%!!

Closely followed by 4S in 2nd and 4P in 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 ⭐