Newsletter - 15th September 2022

Have launched some new sessions for children and young people with additional needs. No proof necessary. Please book via the links below and here Additional Needs Sessions - Lancaster City Council

SEN X-Height Climbing Sessions  

This session is for children with Special Educational Needs. We use fun sensory activities on the wall to improve climbing ability and confidence. This is also a session that helps to give a comfortable place in which to socialise and raise confidence. Suitable for 5+ years. All children must be accompanied by an adult (Parent guardian/ Carer), non-climbing.

Mid-week Thursdays, 5pm - 5.50pm & 6pm - 6.50pm £6 per chi Parent/Guardian/Carer goes free Book your place today!

Weekends Sundays, 4pm - 4.50pm £10 per child Parent/Guardian/Carer goes free Book your place today!

SEN Climbing Club 

Starting Wednesday 21st September Runs for 5 consecutive weeks £60 per child 4pm - 5pm 5 - 7 years 5pm - 6pm 8 - 12 years All children must be accompanied by a non-climbing parent/guardian/carer

Our XHeight Climbing Club is a fantastic way for climbing enthusiasts to hone their skills with our friendly team on hand to 'show you the ropes'. It's also a wonderful way to meet new people, build strength and confidence. These small group sessions will be specially adapted for those with special educational needs. Please feel free to contact us via saltayre@lancaster.gov.uk or call 01524 847 540 if you have any queries prior to signing up for the course.  Book Now! 5 - 7 years SEN Climbing Club

Book Now! 8 - 12 years Climbing Club

SEN Energy Indoor Soft Play Sessions 

Sundays, 4pm £5 per child Parent / Guardian / Carer goes free Book your place today

These play sessions are designed for children with Special Educational Needs in mind. This is also a session that helps to give a comfortable place in which to socialise and raise confidence. Suitable for 5 - 12 years, Max height of 148cm applies. All children must be accompanied by an adult (Parent guardian/ Carer).

Network Wheels Disability Bikes  Tuesdays: 12.45pm - 1.30pm                   1.45pm - 2.30pm

Thursdays: 10.30am - 11.15am                    11.30am - 12.15pm £5 per person

Suitable for 16 years+ with additional needs. Parent/Guardian/Carer goes free. Must sign disclaimer for those under 18 years old. 

Lead by our specialised team, Network Wheels is a fantastic session which offers access to 2 wheeler bikes, trikes, side by sides, wheelchair bikes and other bikes with adaptations added to them. So, no matter what the disability we are able to assess what bike is comfortable for the individual, so they can get active. The majority of individuals come with carers or parent/guardians and can take part in the session together. We also have an outside cycle skills area which can be accessed in nicer weather as long as helmets are worn. All participants need to be accompanied by a responsible adult whilst outside. This session is great for physical, social and emotional wellbeing.   If you’re attending Network Wheels for the first time you will need to be assessed before you access the session. Please email jburbidge@lancaster.gov.uk to book an appointment.

Book your place now!

Children arriving late, after 8.55am, should be accompanied by an adult to the School Office at the front of school.  Parents and visitors must sign in and enter school through the secure entrance at the front of school. If your child arrives after 9:15am they will be marked in the register as unauthorised 'late after registers closed’. 

You may be subject to a penalty notice if your child is consistently late for school.  

We are a smoke-free premises and site. Parents are also reminded that when on the school premises (including passage from Vale Road and pedestrian driveway) dogs are not allowed.

We cannot allow children to leave school e.g. for a dental or medical appointment before the end of day, unless collected by a parent or responsible adult.   We ask all parents in KS1 at the beginning of every year to provide school with a list of adults who have permission to collect their child.  The list must be kept up to date at all times.  If an adult attempts to collect a child and their name does not appear on the list, we will refuse them.

When dropping off or collecting your child, please park with consideration.  Do not park across resident’s drives or park on the grass embankment across from school.  We suggest you park at the community centre which in itself is safer as you do not have to cross the main road.  Do not ‘stop’ or ‘park’ on the yellow zig zag lines outside school – this is dangerous and illegal.  Penalty tickets have recently been issued.

Children MUST wear full uniform including black school shoes, except on PE days.  On PE days we encourage children to come to school in PE clothes (school t-shirt, track pants or shorts and trainers)

No rucksacks or other bags.  Book bags, lunch boxes and water bottles only please.  Long hair MUST be tied back and all jewellery must be removed.

Please ensure all items are labelled with your child’s name.

Do you have a child, or know someone who does, starting primary school in September 2023?

We are holding an Open Afternoon for parents to visit school before applying for a place.  Sessions will be in the school hall and include a tour of the school.  Please book by emailing contactus@skertonstlukes.lancs.sch.uk.

2.15pm Wednesday 21^st September 2022

Secondary School applications are also now open to current Year 6 pupils – apply before 31^st October at lancashire.gov.uk/schools