NEWS - 20 SEPTEMBER 2018
Next week’s value is Friendship
“Do for other people what you want them to do for you.” Luke 6:31
Dear parents/carers
We have had another fun-filled week! From the fabulous display of costumes in last Friday’s Dahlicious Day to the events of this week, children have enjoyed their learning and grown in confidence.
Year 1 children had a great day out at Arundel Castle on Wednesday. Thank you to teachers and volunteers who supported the trip. Well done to Year 1 children whose exemplary behaviour made the teachers very proud!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank parents who have donated to our School Fund. Each term, we ask parents to make a donation (see below under School Fund Donation) and we are always hugely impressed with the level of response. I am indebted to parents who contribute so much to the school, both through their contribution to the School Fund as well as in other ways, including through one-off donations, involvement in PTA fund-raising activities, cake-baking, and donation of resources, toys, gifts and raffle prizes and so on. Please know that your contributions are very much appreciated. The additional income goes towards the extras for the children that make the St Mary’s experience just that bit more special! Thank you again for all that you do for us!
Next week, as part of their preparation and warm-up work for their termly topics, Year 4 children are looking forward to visiting the Rural Life Centre and Year 3 children are going to Butser Ancient Farm. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.
Have a great weekend.
Janis Radcliffe
Headteacher
REMINDERS
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MICHAELMAS TERM |
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20th Sept @ 6.15pm |
Reading, writing and phonics information event – open to KS1 parents/carers |
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21st Sept @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly - parents welcome |
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21st Sept @ 3.00pm |
Y6 Booster Maths starts |
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24th Sept |
“All About Me” week |
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24th Sept |
Clubs Week 2 |
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25th Sept |
Y4 Rural Life Centre Trip |
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27th Sept |
Y3 Butser Ancient Farm Trip |
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27th Sept @ 9.00am |
Y1SL Class Assembly – parents welcome |
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28th Sept @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
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1st Oct |
Clubs Week 3 |
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3rd Oct |
“No Pens Day” |
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4th Oct |
Harvest Service at St Mary’s Church – parents welcome |
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5th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
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8th Oct |
Clubs Week 4 |
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11th Oct @ 9.30-11.30am |
Open Morning – prospective parents |
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11th Oct |
Y4 Evacuation Day |
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11th Oct @ 09.00am |
Year 1B Class Assembly |
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12th Oct @ 9.30-11.20am |
Open Morning – prospective parents |
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12th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
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15th Oct |
Clubs Week 5 |
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18th Oct |
School Photos, Individuals |
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19th Oct |
World Maths Day |
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19th Oct @ 2.15pm |
Celebration Assembly – parents welcome |
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS - CHANGES
Please note unfortunately Choir club will be cancelled next Tuesday 25th September due to teacher training, apologies for any inconvenience.
Due to an event on the field, there will be no Football clubs for boys and girls on Wednesday 10th October. The date will be made up with an extra week on Wednesday 5th December.
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS
Mrs Wright would like to know if there are any willing parent volunteers to take a team to a football tournament on the following dates and times as Mrs Wright is needed at school:-
Wednesday 31st October - Year 3 boys 1-4pm at Tillingbourne
Wednesday 21st November Year 4 boys 1-4pm at Tillingbourne
Please speak to Mrs Wright if you can help.
SCHOOL FUND DONATION
A gentle reminder that the £25.00 School fund donations can be made on Scopay. These donations are much needed and appreciated and go towards the added extras for classes including art materials, in-house theatre visits to name but a few. Thank you in advance.
ANNUAL SPORTS DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY EVENT
We now have a date for our annual Sports District Cross Country event. All KS2 children are very welcome to attend - we had a record turn out last year! Please make every effort to come - it is a fun event for all children and very well organised.
GDPSSA Cross Country Event –Saturday 10th November 2018
Glebelands Secondary School – Cranleigh (GU6 7AN)
Mrs Wright will be on site from 9:30am. You are required to stay with your children. You may stay as long as you like, or go home after your race.
The approximate timings for each race this year are:
Year 4 girls - 10.00am
Year 4 boys - 10.10am
Year 3 girls - 10.20am
Year 3 boys - 10.30am
Year 5 girls - 10.40am
Year 5 boys - 10.50am
Year 6 girls - 11.00am
Year 6 boys - 11.10am
Followed by prize giving and team trophies.
The race distances are as follows (approximates only):
Years 3 & 4 - 700m
Years 5 & 6 - 1300m
Directions:
Enter Cranleigh High Street. Just after the pelican crossing outside Sainsbury's Glebelands is signposted as a left turn into Rowland Road then continue round the corner and Glebelands School will be on your left.
Parking
Please ensure that you park outside the school grounds and the Christopher Robin Car Park. Parking is available in Parsonage Road. IT GETS VERY BUSY SO ARRIVE EARLY.
Refreshments
Refreshments will be available on the day at a small price. There is a small shop running during the event.
First Aid
Please ensure that you bring your own medication that your children may need e.g inhalers.
Please also ensure that the children bring a top or fleece that they can wear when not competing as well as a supply of water.
ADMINISTRATION
Collections – please where possible inform the school office a day in advance of any different collection arrangements either by completing a pink slip or by emailing admin2@stmarys-godalming.surrey.sch.uk – please include your child’s name, class and who will be collecting.
Please note that we cannot forward or pass on notes to other parents in the school for you due to data protection.
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