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Transition morning - Thursday 2nd July - Classes 1 and 2

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Transition morning - Thursday 2nd July - Classes 1 and 2

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What an amazing time we have had in our new classes this morning. Working with our new friends and grown ups. Finding out what exciting things we will be learning from September.

Class 1 staff are: Miss Dixon; Miss Peart; Mrs Deighton; Miss Burgess and Mrs Harker;

Class 2 staff are: Mrs Birkett and Miss Maclean.

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Transition morning - Thursday 2nd July - Classes 3 and 4.

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Transition morning - Thursday 2nd July - Classes 3 and 4.

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What an amazing time we have had in our new classes this morning. Working with our new friends and grown ups. Finding out what exciting things we will be learning from September.

Class 3 staff are: Y3s - Mr Ellison and Mrs Bird;

Class 3 staff are: Y4s - Mr Davis and Mrs Bird;

Class 4 staff are: Mrs Eva; Mrs Bardgett and Mrs Johnson.

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Transition Mornings – Thursday 2nd July and Wednesday 15th July 2026

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Transition Mornings – Thursday 2nd July and Wednesday 15th July 2026

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We're excited to be holding two transition mornings this year, on Thursday 2 July and Wednesday 15 July, to help children get to know their new classes and year groups before September 2026.

These sessions will give children the chance to spend time with their new classmates and in some cases new teachers, explore their new classroom, and begin to feel comfortable and confident about the year ahead.

We look forward to supporting the children as they take this exciting step towards the new school year! 😊

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We have been informed by Orian that from 1st September 2026 our dinners will be increasing to £3.52 per child. This increase will be added to school hub from 1st September 2026.

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IMPORTANT REMINDER - Dropping off and picking up at school

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IMPORTANT REMINDER - Dropping off and picking up at school

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Due to the ongoing water issue on the school playground, we will be changing our drop-off and pick-up arrangements from today until the problem has been resolved.

Please wait at the gate till a member of staff allows you into the school grounds.

Class 1 and Class 2

Please use the main entrance door from the car park.

Class 1 parents may take their children directly into the classroom and pick up from the classroom.

Class 2 staff will be at the main entrance to collect children and hand over at the end of the day just wait on the main field .

Class 3 and Class 4

Children should be dropped off at the little gate at the main gate/car park and walk around:

Class 4 are the use the cloakroom door, at the rear of the school;

Class 3 are to use the door from the quiet area.

At the end of the day, staff will continue to bring children out and will escort them to the small gate by the main entrance for collection.

Taxi children just continue as normal.

Reminder:

From Monday 15th June, please ensure that all children have either:

a pair of wellies kept in school, or

a spare pair of shoes that they can change into when playing on the field.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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All school uniform can be ordered direct from Lakeland Embroidery in Penrith. Please ring 01768899095.

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Please contact the school office if you require an entry form. As in previous years FoLMS have very kindly agreed to pay the entry for the children's entries.

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We are excited to share we have been awarded the RHS School Gardening Awards, level one.

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Thursday morning we managed a live link with Mrs Eva and Mrs Johnson. They told us of all the exciting things they have been doing since they arrived in Ankoma.

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Mr E went back to school today learning all about bees, how to build a hive and how to care for them. A big thank you to Mrs Johnson and family - survived without a single sting! Next time it’s the children’s turn!!

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Monday 11th to Friday 15th May - Mental Health awareness week.

Just a note to families to let you know that in the entrance to school we have started to develop a Wellbeing Wall. This wall is to support the school community in knowing how to look for support if it is needed for issues surrounding wellbeing and mental health. This is a working wall which we will endeavour to keep up to date with courses in the local area or any other information that we feel might be helpful for you or your family.

Over the coming weeks, Mrs. Eva (our mental health lead) will be introducing the children to 'five ways to wellbeing'. We will provide more information about this for families too.

If you have any concerns about your child or are finding things challenging yourself and need some guidance, please do not hesitate to contact school.

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On Saturday 7th February 2026, Mrs. Eva and Mrs. Johnson are heading to Ankoma in Ghana for two weeks on a volunteer programme to support the outreach project there.

While we are there, we will have opportunity to further build the links we started to develop in the summer during our visit from the Ankoma Dreamers. We will be teaching classes, sharing practice from the UK, as well as learning how education works in Ghana. We can’t wait to bring back all the things we learn to share with our children at Long Marton School.

Look out for our fundraising activities in the new year.

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Lottery winners drawn today are: 1st prize - Laura Johnson; 2nd prize - Neasha Read; 3rd prize - Susan Kelly; 4th prize - Craig Bird; 5th prize - Rachael Dean.

Congratulations to you all!

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We just wanted to share with you a snapshot of some of the comments and well wishes for Ankoma that our families and community left with us when Class 3 held their 'Community Cuppa' the other week. These will all be coming to Ghana with us NEXT WEEK! We will be sending home some hearts this week. If you would like to share with Ankoma why Long Marton is special to you, send a picture or kind words then we would be so grateful. It is these small gestures that mean so much to the villagers there.

If you fill a heart please return it to school with your child. Thanks in advance for your support. Mrs. Eva and Mrs. Johnson

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Please can we remind parents school lunches must be ordered by 9.30am.

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Regular attendance is key to helping children feel connected, confident and successful in their learning.

Our schools current attendance statistics show 96.1% for this academic year up to 02.07.2026.

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Free School Meals - if your circumstances have changed and you think you may be eligible for Free School Melas please clink this link for more information.

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Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following:

Income Support

income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

income-related Employment and Support Allowance

support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

the guaranteed element of Pension Credit

Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)

Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

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Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals.

Your child may also get free school meals if you get any of these benefits and your child is both:

If you do not qualify for most benefits (also known as having 'no recourse to public funds'), your child may still be eligible for free school meals. Ask their school or local authority whether they're eligible.

Infant free school meals in England

Your child will be able to get free school meals if they're in a government-funded school and in:

Tell your local authority if you also get any of the qualifying benefits. Your child's school can get extra funding if you do.

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Check if your child can get free school meals - and find out how to apply on your local authority's website.

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Please can we remind families, that if you need to report your child's absence, this needs to be done every morning they are off before 9am. Please either ring school (017683 61397) or email the office - admin@longmarton.cumbria.sch.uk

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Reminder - children need a pair of wellies and waterproofs in school at all times -thank you.

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Please can you make sure that children have their PE kit (white t-shirt and black shorts) in school at all times - thank you.

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Mondays - Netball (Y3 to Y6) with Mrs Birkett - pick up 4.15pm.

Tuesdays - no club - staff meetings.

Wednesdays - Choir (Y3 to Y6) with Mrs Eva - pick up 4.15pm.

Thursdays - Cricket/Rounders with Mr Davis (Y3 to Y6) - pick up at 4.15pm.

Fridays - Cheer club (Y3 to Y6) with Lucy Monk. There will be a charge for this and more details will be out after summer holidays - pick up at 4.15pm.

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Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Eva are ready and raring to go!

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Calling all footy fans ⚽️ Got a football shirt that’s been outgrown, battle-scarred, or permanently decorated with a mystery stain? Before it makes its way to the bin, we would appreciate the opportunity to give it a second chance at glory! We’d love any old football shirts to pass on to our football-mad friends in Ankoma. Holes, stains and “character” very much welcome – all sizes appreciated. Let’s keep the beautiful game (and those shirts) going! 🙌

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Tuesday 1st - Staff INSET day

Wednesday 2nd - Children return. Please use the gate down the slope into the school yard for entry and pick up. Class 1 and 2 parents can take children to the classroom doors and staff will meet you. Classes 3 and 4 children to be dropped off at the gate and they will make their way to their classrooms (staff will meet you on the first day.)

Thursday 17th - Morland School Netball and Football tournament - 4pm to 6pm.

Monday 28th - Nasal Flu Vaccines - Reception to Year 6. Details will be sent out early September.

Full Governors meeting - 7pm in school.

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School term and holiday dates | Westmorland and Furness Council

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School term and half term start and finish dates for this year and next year.

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Monday 12th - Harvest Festival @ 1.30pm - Long Marton Church.

Monday 19th - Parent consultation week - more information will follow nearer the time.

Friday 23rd - Break up 3.15pm for half term.

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Monday 2nd - Return to school.

Thursday 12th - AES quiz (KS2).

Friday 13th - Individual and family photographs.

Monday 16th - Full Governors meeting

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Wednesday 9th - Christmas dinner.

Thursday 10th - KS 1 Christmas performances - 1.30pm and 4.30pm.

Tuesday 15th - Darlington Pantomime.

Thursday 17th - Christmas parties.

Friday 18th - Christingle at Long Marton Church @1.30pm. Break up for Christmas Holidays - 2.15pm. Collect children from Long Marton Church.