If you know any parents/carers who are not receiving our school emails, and would like to, please get them to contact me in the school office with their email address.
Parents in South Tyneside who are yet to apply for a primary school place are being reminded that the deadline to submit their application is looming.
The deadline for applications for a primary, infant or junior school place for September 2021 is 4.30pm on Friday 15 January.
The easiest way to apply for a school place is online by visiting www.southtyneside.gov.uk/schooladmissions
Deputy Leader, Councillor Joan Atkinson, said: “While I appreciate people will have celebrated a different sort of Christmas this year, I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing time over the festive period.
“With the festivities now over, this is the perfect time to sort out the important tasks that may have been overlooked in the run-up to Christmas.
“I would encourage parents and carers to fill in the admissions form online before the deadline. Failure to do so could seriously jeopardise the chances of securing a place for their child at their preferred school.”
To speak to someone about school admissions, call (0191) 424 7706 or email school.admissions@southtyneside.gov.uk
Dear Parents and Carers
Just a reminder that tomorrow 4th January is a planned staff training day, therefore, school is closed to all children.
You may be aware that National Trade Unions have been giving advice to all staff in schools. I am liaising with our staff to ascertain how many of them intend to exercise their rights, under Section 44 & 100, of the Employment Rights Act, as suggested by the Trade Unions. Once this information is collated I will be working with the senior leadership team and governors to review our Operational COVID 19 risk assessments and make a decision as to whether school will reopen on Tuesday to just key worker and vulnerable children or to ALL pupils. I will let you know the decision as soon as possible.
I know this is a stressful time for everyone but the whole school community safety is my upmost priority. Apologies for the inconvenience, but I ask for your continued understanding at this time.
Mrs M Butt
Hello everyone as we approach the Christmas holidays which, for some, may be incredibly stressful. I thought I would share this with you all. Please remember to make and take time for yourself.
Merry Christmas
from Mrs Wetherelt.
https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/self-care-for-parents-and-carers/
Faith-inspired resources and programmes for Catholic primary and secondary schools.
Parents Evening
Due to the current regional and national situation, this term’s meetings between staff and parents will take place via telephone phone calls. We will allocate ten minutes for every call and I have asked the staff to take no more than the allocated time. From Monday there will be a link on the school website and Facebook page where you will be able to book a ten minute time slot with your child’s class teacher.
The phone call you receive will be from the school number 0191 4552862 or a number with “No Caller ID.” I appreciate that some people will be signing up for times around school pick up time. If you are signing up for a time around this time (between 3-4pm) could you ensure that you are contactable.
The parental consultations will give you a chance to update us on how your children are settling into school and our new routines, as well as for us to let you know of their successes and the things they are working on so far. I appreciate that typically we look forward to letting you see the children’s books. Unfortunately, this year, this can’t happen. Hopefully, in time, this will be able to happen because it is a joy to be able to see the wonderful work your children produce each day. I call into the classes each day and I am seeing a really interesting curriculum, great attitudes to work and wonderful relationships between staff and pupils.
To book your Parents Evening please click your child’s teachers name.
Mrs S Coyne Year 6 Mr Gregg Year 5 Mrs Hawkins Year 4
Mrs Cooke Year 3 Mrs Eyres Year 2 Miss Williams Year 1
Miss Todd Year Reception Mrs Parker Year Nursery
Thank you for your understanding.
Mrs Butt
Dear Parents,
The school has been offered a week’s residential trip to Thurston on Lake Coniston. Thurston Outdoor Education Centre (OEC) is owned and operated by South Tyneside Council. They have been providing adventurous activity and educational courses for over 30 years. There are 36 places available for children in Y5 and Y6.
This year’s residential takes place on 5th to 9th July 2021
If your child is interested in going to Thurston next year please ask could you follow the link below to show you interest in a place.
Request for a place at Thurston
Thank you.
Mrs Butt
During these strange times it can be difficult to see what a school is like with social distancing measures in place.
If you you are thinking of visiting or sending your children to our school, we hope you find this video useful.
If you would like further information please contact the school secretary Mrs Lee via via email info@sspeterpaul.s-tyneside.sch.uk or via telephone on 01914552862.
Thank you
Mrs Butt
Headteacher
