Newsletter 14th November 2025

We are excited to announce that the Friends of St Luke’s (PTA) has relaunched and has a new committee:

Jasmin Mulholland-Helme – Chair

Annie Williams – Treasurer

Louise Fenwick – Secretary

Emily Kidd – Committee Member

Bryony Jarman - Pinto Committee Member

Mrs Heywood and Miss James are very excited to announce the launch of Skerton St Luke’s School Parliament! This new initiative will help our children to further understand the British value of

democracy and give them a real voice in some of the decisions we make as a school.

We know that lots of our pupils have wonderful ideas about how to make our school even better - from resources to fundraisers and community projects.  The School Parliament will give them the

opportunity to share these ideas and see some of them put into action. Children who would like to become a Member of Pupil Parliament and represent their class will need to campaign for votes by

explaining why they would make a great representative. They should be committed to attending regular meetings, listening to their classmates, and sharing their ideas and feedback. Members will also need to report back to their class and lead school worships from time to time. There will be 2 MPs representing each class, a lead and a deputy. Reception children will join us in the summer term when their campaign and election will take place. Further details will be available nearer the time.

Children who wish to put themselves forward as a candidate will be need to create a campaign poster and prepare a 3-5minute speech for their class to share their ideas and explain why they would be a great choice to represent their class. Posters will be displayed in class from Monday 17th November. Speeches and elections will take place throughout the day on Thursday 20th November, with the results being announced the next day during Friday Celebration worship. 

We thank you, in advance, for encouraging your children to take part and supporting them to prepare. Miss James is offering some lunchtime support for those who wish to stand for election but won’t have chance at home.

We are proud to announce that we have recently achieved the Equal Access Award!

This is part of the national campaign to give all girls equal access to football and sport in general.  This is certainly something that is shaping national thinking and so we are incredibly proud of, and grateful for, the hard work Miss Garnett, and team, have put into ensuring we meet this important standard.

Unfortunately, we are still receiving quite regular complaints from our neighbours on nearby streets about inconsiderate parking at school collection times. This includes fully or partly blocking private drives, which prevents our neighbours from going about their business. We kindly request that you always park considerately on the roads near to school.

Thank you for your support and co-operation.