Newsletter 13th March 2026
Headteacher’s Message It has been a very busy end to the Spring Term so far but I think we can all agree that the lighter mornings and evenings coupled with a few days of sunshine are certainly bringing some extra smiles into school. Thank you to everyone who supported World Book Day this year. The children looked incredible and spoke with such passion about what books are special to them and why. Reading everyday with and to your child is the VERY BEST thing you can do to support them in their education as well as providing lovely 1:1 quality time. Parents Evening is coming up next week so please do contact the office if you are yet to make an appointment. We really value the opportunity to share your children’s interests and strengths with you and we strongly encourage everyone to try to attend. We will run the sessions from the Hall again so younger siblings are very welcome and can be supervised by school staff. We are really excited that we will also have a number of partner agencies joining us too, eager to share what their service can offer so don’t be shy, just say HI!
Skerton Dancers boogie all the way to Blackpool!
Fantastic news that our amazing troupe of dancers, supported by Miss Garnett, were successfully placed 1st in the local rounds of a dance competition and will now perform in Blackpool at the Winter Gardens.
Miss Garnett says
“This is truly our biggest dance achievement yet and we could not be prouder of every single dance who represented us and winning our local competition to allow us to the next stage at the Winter Gardens. Now its time to get ready for Blackpool”
TOP SHOT for Sustainability in School
HUGE Congratulation to Miss Race and our Green Guardians who have secured an amazing £18,000 grant from the Areti Trust. This will vastly enhance our work as we commit to projects on outdoor learning as well as sustainability. Look out for more information coming soon.
Heads Up Health Protection
Please use the link to see March’s edition of the health bulletin from Lancashire County Council with information on winter vaccines and screening opportunities.
RED NOSE DAY
This Red Nose Day please feel free to wear your comedy noses and any other merchandise (along with your uniform) but we will not be directly fundraising as we have already asked for lots of support for other events in school. If you would like to make your own donation, there is a page set up on Parent Pay
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Parking
We have had further complaints from residents close to school about inconsiderate parking resulting in drives being blocked. Please do not park across or block any drive regardless of the drive being empty, this also includes parking in private carparks. Residents have also reported illegal parking on double yellow lines and yellow zig zags . Inconsiderate and illegal parking endangers the life of all children and parents and is unacceptable. Please ensure you leave enough time at morning drop off and afternoon pick up to park safely and considerately.
School Carpark/Driveway
The school car park is for staff only. Under no circumstances should parents be using the school driveway or car park for parking, turning around or when collecting or dropping their children at school/Night Owls/Early Birds.
Discover Sailing
Into the Woods
15th - 18th April 7.30pm. Nuffield Theatre Lancaster University
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Monday 16th March | KS2 Multi Sports 3,20pm to 4.10pm Whole School Parents Evening |
| Tuesday 17th March | Year R at Lancaster Library PTA Easter Extravaganza 4.30pm—7pm |
| Wednesday 18th March | Quick Craft Crew 12pm—12.40pm Choir Club 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Thursday 19th March | Whole School Parents Evening |
| Friday 20th March | No Celebration Worship Miss Garnett’s Dance Club |
| Monday 23rd March | KS2 Multi Sports 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Tuesday 24th March | Hand Building with Clay Club After school 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Wednesday 25th March | Easter Themed School Dinner Quick Craft Crew 12pm to 12.30pm Choir Club 3.20pm to 4.10pm |
| Friday 27th March | Celebration Worship 9.10am School closes for Easter Break at 3.15pm and 3.20pm |
| Monday 13th April | School reopens for Summer Term |
