Author: Natalie McGillivary

Every day counts

Natalie McGillivary

We’re excited to welcome all our students back for the new school year this week. I am sure many of you will have read the recent BBC article on school attendance, which highlights that being in school every single day is vital for children’s progress, confidence and long-term success. Missing even a day in this first week can set unhelpful patterns for the year ahead.

We know many of you are also looking forward to the return of school routines (and perhaps a little peace and quiet at home too!). By ensuring your child is here every day, you’re giving them the best start – and giving yourselves a well-earned breather as well.

We have been asked to share this letter from Warrington Borough Council, which outlines their policy on Fixed Penalty notices, please take a moment to read this carefully.

Thank you for your support,
Mrs Jennings

Free School Meals

Natalie McGillivary

If you currently receive any of these benefits, your child may be entitled to Free School Meals – this is a daily credit to spend in the school canteen at lunch, currently £2.70 per day. As a result of our cashless catering system, it is unnoticeable to your child or any other students that they receive this extra support so we really do encourage you to apply if there is even a small possibility that you could be eligible. Being eligible for Free School Meals also means your child automatically becomes eligible for something called Pupil Premium. Pupil Premium is funding given to schools so they can support eligible students, mainly to improve educational outcomes. We currently use this funding in all sorts of ways which you can see on our website. We know times continue to be tough and how much young people seem to eat as they grow so this is one small way for parents and carers to get a little more support if needed. Please click here to download the Free School Meal application form which can either be returned to school (to Mrs Mogey in Student Services) or directly to Warrington Borough Council (phoning the number on the form is usually quickest way to check your eligibility).

If you have any questions about Free School Meals, please direct them to Mrs A Mogey (amogey@lymmhigh.org.uk).

Year 7 boys football

Natalie McGillivary

Year 7 boys football training runs every Friday. Students need to head to the changing rooms down by the PE office after school, and need full Lymm High School PE kit with socks, shin pads and boots. The session will run from 3.15–4.15pm.

In addition, we have the Manchester Grammar fixture on Wednesday 10th September where we take all our football teams over to their school for the annual competition. To be selected, students must attend training this Friday 5th September.

There are games for everyone, and training is for absolutely anyone who wants to play football! If students have any questions, please pop to the PE office.