NEWS - 7 SEPTEMBER 2018
Next week’s value is Community
“Let all that you do be done with Love”. Corinthians 16.14
Dear parents/carers
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all children and families back into school this week.
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that you are not experiencing overwhelming loneliness, in the absence of your children’s company for the first time in six weeks!
We also welcome all new children and colleagues and hope that you will quickly settle into the routines and enjoy being part of the special community that is St Mary’s School. Please remember that we are here to help; if you have any concerns or worries, please do not hesitate to bring these to the attention of an established staff member, who will be more than happy to assist.
Term has begun well, with all children arriving punctually and settling quickly into their new classrooms and routines. Children who are new to the school have each been appointed with a ‘buddy’- a nominated partner to support them through these early days of transition.
Children have been reminded of the classroom and playground rules, as well as about e-safety, punctuality and good attendance. Teachers have also reinforced the importance of reporting any concerns in relation to bullying and each child has been issued with a leaflet telling them how to tackle such concerns. It is helpful if parents can also discuss these issues at home, so that children understand that parents and school work closely together, sharing the same expectations, for the children’s benefit.
As you can see from the calendar dates, there is plenty to look forward to this term. Children should get ready to come dressed up as a character from one of Roald Dahl’s famous books, next week. We do hope that everyone will participate.
Please note, there will be no Celebration Assembly this week.
Have a great weekend.
Janis Radcliffe
Headteacher
MICHAELMAS TERM |
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6th Sept @ 2.30pm |
KS1 Meet the Teacher |
7th Sept |
NO Celebration Assembly |
7th Sept @ 2.30pm |
KS2 Meet the Teacher |
10th Sept |
Non Siblings in Reception start |
11th Sept |
All Reception children start |
12th Sept |
Reception Class photos for Haslemere Herald |
13th Sept @ 10.15am |
New Beginnings Service at St Mary’s Church – parents welcome |
14th Sept |
Dahlicious Dress Up Day – come dressed as your favourite character - £1 donation |
14th Sept@ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
17th Sept |
Start of Clubs Week 1 |
19th Sept |
Y1 Arundel Castle Trip |
20th Sept @ 6.15pm |
Reading, writing and phonics information event – open to KS1 parents/carers |
21st Sept @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly - parents welcome |
21st Sept @ 3.00pm |
Y6 Booster Maths starts |
24th Sept |
“All About Me” week |
24th Sept |
Clubs Week 2 |
25th Sept |
Y4 Rural Life Centre Trip |
27th Sept |
Y3 Butser Ancient Farm Trip |
27th Sept @ 9.00am |
Y1SL Class Assembly – parents welcome |
28th Sept @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
1st Oct |
Clubs Week 3 |
3rd Oct |
“No Pens Day” |
4th Oct |
Harvest Service at St Mary’s Church – parents welcome |
5th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
8th Oct |
Clubs Week 4 |
11th Oct @ 9.30-11.30am |
Open Morning – prospective parents |
11th Oct |
Y4 Evacuation Day |
11th Oct @ 09.00am |
Year 1B Class Assembly |
12th Oct @ 9.30-11.20am |
Open Morning – prospective parents |
12th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
15th Oct |
Clubs Week 5 |
18th Oct |
School Photos, Individuals |
19th Oct |
World Maths Day |
19th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
A very big thank you from all staff for all the wonderful gifts and cards at the end of the summer term, they were much appreciated.
SCHOOL DINNER MONEY
Years R, 1 & 2 FREE
Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 £161.00
If you wish to pay for the first half of the term only the amount is:-
Years 3 & 4 £73.60
Years 5 & 6 £75.90
All meals must be paid in advance and meal choices made. If meal choices are NOT made, children will need to be provided with a packed lunch.
SCHOOL PAYMENTS
Starting from this term all payments for trips etc will need to be paid online via Tucasi/Scopay. We will not accept cheques or cash going forward. If you haven’t yet set up an account with Tucasi please ask the school office for an access code.
MEDICINES
If your child requires an inhaler, epi-pen or other medication to be kept in school please ensure that we have an up to date prescription in the school office.
LONG TERM COLLECTIONS
If you have arranged a long term collection for your child please ensure that we have an up to date form in the school office and if you now allow your child to walk home please also inform the office.
Also please be reminded that there is NO access through the staff car park at pick up time. Please do not use this gate to exit the school grounds as cars are leaving site.
TERM DATES
Please note the updated summer term dates below:-
Autumn Tuesday 4 September 2018 INSET DAY
Wednesday 5 September 2018 Term Starts
Monday 22 October 2018 )
to ) Half Term
Friday 26 October 2018 )
Wednesday 19 December 2018 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm
Spring Friday 4 January 2019 INSET DAY
Monday 7 January 2019 Term Starts
Monday 18 February 2019 )
to ) Half Term
Friday 22 February 2019 )
Friday 5 April 2019 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm
Summer Tuesday 23 April 2019 INSET DAY
Wednesday 24 April 2019 Term Starts
Monday 6 May 2019 May Day Holiday
Monday 27 May 2019 )
to ) Half Term
Friday 31 May 2019 )
Thursday 27 June 2019 INSET DAY
Friday 28 June 2019 INSET DAY
Wednesday 24 July 2019 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm
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