Newsletter 28th November 2025
Headteacher’s Message It certainly has been a busy couple of weeks in school since our last newsletter. As we start the second half of the autumn term, it is exciting to see parts of our school development plan for this year beginning to come to life. Miss Race is leading on a sustainability project and has inspired us all to consider how we may have a fresh look at sustainable use of foods. Each class will be putting something very special together to share with you at the upcoming PTA Christmas Fayre (18th December). From things you can eat, to gifts for a treat – you will be amazed at what they can produce with produce! We are also so excited to have our new Pupil Parliament up and running. The children experienced a real taste of democracy with each class asking for nominations, nominees presenting to their classes and then the final voting. Congratulations to all those who took part, whether or not elected, as I know your teachers were simply bowled over by the effort you all put into it. The new Pupil Parliament will be a brilliant way of giving our pupils more of a voice in their school and more responsibility in making decisions to benefit the children with us now and into the future. Thank you to Mrs Heywood and Miss James for all of their hard work behind the scenes.
Non Uniform Day
Please come in Mufti on Friday 5th December and bring a prize for the Christmas Fair. Toys, books, games, bottles….. All donations welcome.
Any alcohol must be handed to the office by an adult!
Christmas Disco
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a boogie with your friends!
All Skerton St Luke’s pupils are welcome. No siblings please unless attending with a parent volunteer.
VOLUNTEERS still welcome! The more the merrier and any help (big or small) is greatly appreciated.
Email to find out more about how you might be able to help:
Friends of St Luke's Skerton stlukesskertonpta@gmail.com
Weather Reminders
It is starting to get cold and the weather is not very easily predicted so it would be great if all children could come every day with a warm coat, hat and gloves. If it is dry, they really do love being outside so being prepared for the colder days does make their playtimes more enjoyable.
Christmas Time
Christmas is undoubtedly an extraordinarily happy time of year for most people. We do know, though, that for some it can be a time of high pressure and high emotion. If you have any worries as we approach the festive season (whether personal, financial or family-related), please do get in touch. Our pastoral team, Mrs Walling-Lewis and Miss Stephenson have a wealth of knowledge personally as well as wider agencies they can put you in touch with to help ease some of the burden. Your conversations are confidential and you can reach them on our school number then choose option 3
Parking
We have had another complaint from a resident 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.
Parking
We have had another complaint from a resident 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.
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.
Victorian Christmas
Visit the Judges Lodgings Museum to experience the magic of Christmas.
Questions about the attendance policies in local schools?
If you do please come along to More Music and chat to Mike Aldren, the Lancashire County Council Attendance Consultant.
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| Monday 1st December 2025 | Scholastic Book Fair in The School Hall after School all week 3.15—4.00pm |
| Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | Year 5 & Year 6 Carol Singing |
| Wednesday 3rd December 2025 | Whole School Theatre trip to The Dukes |
| Friday 5th December 2025 | Non-Uniform Day (Donations for Christmas Fayre) Elf Run Presentation in Worship by St John’s Hospice Special Dinner Day - Elf Lunch |
| Monday 8th December 2025 | Year 5 & Year 6 Carol Singing |
| Tuesday 9th December 2025 | KS1 Nativity—2.15pm |
| Wednesday 10th December 2025 | KS1 Nativity—9.15am Year R Nativity—2pm |
| Thursday 11th December 2025 | Life Education All Day Year 6 Glow Dodgeball—9.30am School Disco YR & KS1 4.30pm to 5.30pm (pay on the door) School Disco KS2 6pm to 7pm (pay on the door) |
| Friday 12th December 2025 | Life Education |
| Monday 15th December 2025 | KS2 Production—2pm to 3.30pm |
| Tuesday 16th December 2025 | Year R Winter Crafts Session with Parents 2pm to 3pm KS2 Production 6pm to 7.30pm |
| Wednesday 17th December 2025 | Christmas Dinner Day Christmas Jumper Day Year 1 'Santa's Little Writers' Parent workshop in hall [In-person] Y6 & YR Cards of Kindness workshop in Year R |
| Thursday 18th December 2025 | Year 5 & 6 Ice Skating 10pm to 12pm PTA Christmas fayre in the hall 3.30pm |
| Friday 19th December 2025 | School closes for Christmas break at 3.15/3.20pm Night Owls will be on to 6pm as usual |
