St Peter's CE Primary School

03/09/2026

Tomorrow, we will be coming together as a school community to celebrate the life of one of our former pupils, Aisha Hamid.

Aisha was an amazing young person with a heart of gold. Her kindness, warmth and beautiful character touched the lives of so many people, and she is fondly remembered by everyone at St Peter's School. Tragically, Aisha passed away during the school holidays at just 17 years old.

In honour of Aisha's memory, her family are taking the opportunity to create something lasting and meaningful in her name. They are currently raising funds to build a Masjid, which will serve as a beautiful legacy and a source of ongoing benefit in her honour.

To show our love, support and remembrance, we invite all pupils and staff to come to school tomorrow dressed in white, cream or neutral colours, which were Aisha's favourite colours. We also ask that children bring a minimum donation of £1, which will be added to the funds already being raised by her family.

We hope that, together, we can honour Aisha's memory and support her family in creating something truly special that reflects the kindness, generosity and light that she brought to the world.

Thank you for your support and generosity.

02/09/2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to make you aware of updated guidance which means that more families may now be eligible for Free School Meals.

We encourage all families to check whether they qualify and submit an application if eligible. Free School Meals help reduce household costs and ensure children have access to a healthy meal each school day. In addition, every successful application brings extra funding to the school, helping us provide additional resources, interventions and opportunities for all pupils.

Your child may be entitled to Free School Meals if you receive any of the following benefits:

Universal Credit (with a household income that meets the eligibility criteria)
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (provided you are not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income below the qualifying threshold)
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

Even if your child already receives a free meal through the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, we would still encourage eligible families to apply, as this can secure additional funding for the school.

To check your eligibility and apply, please visit: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/free-school-meals/?page=3

Kind regards,
Mrs Law

Eligibility and how to apply for free school meals.

17/07/2026

As we come to the end of another wonderful school year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our parents and carers for your continued support, encouragement and partnership throughout the year. Your involvement plays a vital role in our children's success, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

It has been a year filled with achievements, learning and memorable experiences, and we are very proud of all that our pupils have accomplished.

We wish all of our families a happy, relaxing and well-deserved summer holiday. We hope you enjoy spending time together and creating special memories.

To our leavers, we are incredibly proud of you and all that you have achieved during your time with us. As you move on to the next stage of your journey, we wish you every success and happiness for the future. Be confident, embrace new opportunities and continue to be the amazing individuals we know you to be. You will always be a valued part of our school family.

Thank you once again for your support throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming many of you back in September, and wish everyone a safe, enjoyable and restful break.

With best wishes,
Mrs Law and the St Peter's Team

15/07/2026

As we move into the summer holidays, we want to remind children, young people and their families that support for mental health and wellbeing is available throughout the break. The Mental Health team are offering free, confidential drop-in advice sessions for children, young people, parents and carers. These sessions provide a safe space to talk, ask questions and get support around emotional wellbeing and mental health.

13/07/2026

Important information this week:

Tuesday: Y6 production 9.15am.
(Please arrive through the porch doorway)

KS1 Sports Day, 10am in the yard

Wednesday: Whole School Eucharist in church, 10.30am

Thursday: Leavers Service and Prize Giving, 9.15am in church

Friday: Dance Performance, Year 4, 5 & 6, 9am in school

All Welcome!

06/07/2026

Free School Meals

Good afternoon,

We have been asked by Lancashire County Council to share some important news about upcoming changes to who is eligible for Free School Meals. The information follows:

Free School Meals – Who is Entitled?

Important Information for Families.

Firstly, if your child is already receiving Free School Meals and is in Years 3–11, there is nothing you need to do. The Local Authority already holds your information and will automatically check your child’s eligibility ahead of their return to school in September 2026.
If your child is in Key Stage 1 (Reception to Year 2), they will already have been receiving a free school meal through the universal infant scheme. If you have previously completed a Free School Meal application, so that your child’s school can access additional funding, your eligibility will also be automatically checked—so again, you do not need to take any action.
If your child has not been receiving a free school meal and you believe they may be eligible please read the information below.

From September 2026, the Government is extending eligibility for Free School Meals. This means that more families may now qualify for support, even if they have not previously been eligible.
What this means for you
• If your household income is lower, your child may now be entitled to free school meals at school
• Schools receive additional funding (known as Pupil Premium) for every eligible child, which is used to support learning, resources and enrichment opportunities
• Even if your child prefers a packed lunch, applying can still bring valuable benefits to both your child and the school
What you need to do
• If you think you may now be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit an application before the start of the academic year.
• Applications are quick, confidential and securely processed
• If your child is already receiving Free School Meals, you do not need to reapply
Why it’s important to apply
• Ensures your child receives all the support they are entitled to
• Helps the school access additional funding to support pupils
• May provide access to further support, such as help with trips or activities
If you would like further information or support with your application, please contact me in the school office on 01282 426873 or email [email protected].

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to check their eligibility — this support can make a real difference.

Please copy and paste the below link to quickly check your eligibility:

https://www21.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/2047GBLSM1?webpage_token=cdd6102d7c5daf32ef3d81f7b7252e9418701c965661da956d44661287738596&auth=YjhhMjY1ZWIwNjJi&id=14386147

Kind regards.

03/07/2026

Good morning,

We are updating a set of classroom chairs that do not fit under tables. There are a set of 30 school chairs available in blue that will fit Year 5/6 children. Should anyone want these, you would need to be able to collect them from school, please call school 01282 426873.

Kind regards.

02/06/2026

Good afternoon,

We are very proud of our school uniform. It is of considerable benefit to our pupils: helping to promote a sense of pride, avoiding discrimination and contributing to the standards of appearance and positive image of the school.

Before you start buying new uniform for next academic year please check our uniform guidance below. We are seeing lots of children in grey trousers or skirts, this is not St Peter's uniform. Please can we also remind you about footwear - trainers must be black and can be worn every day or just on PE days.

Black trousers or skirt
Yellow polo shirt – with or without logo.
Bright blue sweatshirt with or without school logo.
Black shorts in summer.
Sensible school shoes or all black trainers.
Blue/white or yellow/white striped or checked dress in summer.
Black shorts, white polo shirts and black trainers are required for PE.
cused by a note from home.

PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

Thank you.

22/05/2026

Thank you to all of our parents and carers for supporting your child with this half term’s writing competition inspired by David Attenborough’s 100th birthday celebration.

We have been amazed by the creativity, imagination and effort shown in the entries and we are delighted to say that we received the most entries we have ever had in one of our school competitions!

After some very difficult judging decisions, we are delighted to announce our winners:
Sumayyah
Ayrah
Vincent

A huge well done to everyone who took part , we are so proud of all of our talented young writers!

20/03/2026

Over the past 3 weeks, our Mental Health Champions have helped create calm jars for year 1, 2 and 3. Calm jars can be used at difficult moments throughout the school day and can help our children manage uncomfortable emotions. The children simply shake the calm jar and watch the glitter settle down. Our Mental Health Champions planned the sessions, demonstrated leadership skills and delivered high quality learning for each class. Well done!