05.09.2025

Welcome back! It has been lovely to see all our children return to school this week, they have all settled back in well and seem happy to be back surrounded by friends. We have also welcomed Jude to our Nursery, who joins Reuben, Lexi & Ethan in the pre-school year.

School Value –our value for this half-term is “love”. Assemblies and class worship will be focused on this value and children in school who show joy will be celebrated. Our school value changes every half-term.

Gardening Club – will continue on Monday for all children interested in taking part. Please send children with an appropriate outdoor coat and wellies. Thank you.

Walk 2 School – our first Walk to School of this academic year is on Tuesday 9th September. As always, any children taking part will enjoy breakfast together when they arrive at school. We will meet at 8.20am in the carpark at the back of Cowan Bridge Village Stores. Please note, some children can be left with staff to walk up to school if you are heading off to work – however, we are always very grateful to those parents who do stay and walk up with us as extra helpers!

Eco-Club – Hot Chocolate and… will resume on Tuesday. Any children wishing to have hot chocolate and a snack on a Tuesday morning should bring in £5.25 in a named envelope which will cover the seven weeks to half term.

Swimming Lessons – begin this Thursday for children in Reception, Y1 & Y2. Please ensure that your child has their swimming kit with them, and every Thursday this half term. There is a goggles permission letter from Lune Valley Swimming Pool attached, if you wish your child to wear goggles, please ensure the letter is signed and returned before Thursday.   

Roald Dahl Day – all children are being invited to take part in a special lunch to celebrate Roald Dahl Day on Monday 15th September – please see the menu attached. If children who do not usually have a school meal on Monday would like to join in, please email me.

Where the Wilding are – we will be taking part in an Autumn project with Where the Wildings are at Hornby St Margaret’s on Friday 19th September from 12.20pm-3.30pm. All children will need an apple.
Parents are being asked to collect from Hornby at 3.30pm.

Earrings – we have noticed a few children have had their ears pierced over the summer holidays. Please can parents ensure that children are able to take out their own earrings for PE / swimming. If children are unable to take out their own earrings, please send in some tape for children to cover their own ears. Unfortunately, school are unable to help or take any responsibility. Thank you for your co-operation.

Healthy Lunchboxes – packing a lunchbox is more than just filling a container – it’s a chance to fuel growing bodies and busy minds for the whole school day. A balanced lunch helps children stay energised, focused, and ready to learn.

Try to pack:

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/healthier-lunchboxes/

Healthy Snacks – all junior children are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to enjoy at morning playtime. We request that this is one of their five portions of fruit or veg a day. Any undesirable snacks will be sent home.

School Admissions September 2026 – Lancashire County Councils online application system is now open for applications for 2026 – www.lancashire.gov.uk (search “school admissions”) The closing date for applications is:

If you live in either North Yorkshire or Cumbria, you will need to apply for secondary or primary school places via their website.

Emails & Correspondance – please note, my usual working week is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.30-3.30pm – if you email or call outside these times please do not be alarmed if you haven’t received a timely response, I will reply as soon as I can during office hours.  If you require a response on a Wednesday, please email head@leck-st-peters.lancs.sch.uk

REMINDER: Water Bottles – please could all children bring a water bottle to school daily following the summer break.

REMINDER: After School Clubs – September 2025 – we are pleased to inform parents / carers that we will be running after school clubs Monday – Thursday from September 2025 from 3.30-4.30pm.

Monday – archery
Tuesday – forest school
Wednesday – tennis
Thursday – orienteering

These clubs will be charged at £3.00 per session, with a late fee of £2.50 for each 15 minutes. 
Spaces are still available for all clubs, please email to book.

Coming up this week
• 8th September – archery club – 3.30-4.30pm
• 9th September – walk2school
• 9th September – forest school club – 3.30-4.30pm
• 10th September – tennis club – 3.30-4.30pm
• 10th September – whole school visit to Westmorland County Show
• 11th September – orienteering club – 3.30-4.30pm

Coming up in September
• 16th September – library bus visit
• 18th September – Reception class photo
• 19th September – whole school visit @ Hornby St Margaret’s 12.30-3.30pm
• 22nd September – infants forest school