We are certainly making the most of our final weeks in primary school...keeping busy learning and also preparing for our celebration assembly!  In Year 6 we have created a 'Micro Society' which involved creating a business, our own money and our own stalls and even electing a mayor and some bankers to oversee the fair trading.   In PSHE we have been thinking about and discussing our strengths and how we want to make the most of these qualities as we move onto the next phase of our education. We have also shared worries we have about moving on to secondary school and suggested ways we can overcome these.   This week we have Sports Days. We have been supporting the younger children prepare for their Sports Day events in coaching/mentoring sessions alongside Mr Redmond.   We have been singing in preparation for our upcoming Leavers' Assembly.  In maths, we have been tasked with cracking codes, solving riddles and working in teams each day to master some maths puzzles. We have also continued our 'double maths' sessions with Mr Parek each Thursday...giving us the full secondary school experience of maths learning to come!  Year 6 also have their last session with Mr Healy from Southborough next week and have unanimously chosen for it to be a football session- what a surprise!   Year 1 have had a DT project of planning, designing and creating a vehicle. With the help of Year 6 teaming up with their younger buddies the Year 1 class were able to successfully make their models, pictures will be on Instagram soon. 

Our KS2 Sports Day will take place TODAY from 9.30am. Parents, please come to the gate at the side of the hall which will be opened at 9.15am. Staff will sign you in as we need to know how many people are on site in case of emergency. The children will be led onto the field by their teachers at 9.30am and the Sports Day events will begin, led by Mr Redmond. Parents are invited to join staff and pupils for a picnic lunch on the school field after the event. When this finishes pupils will return to class with their teachers.  Pupils should wear PE kit to school Pupils with a booked school meal will be provided with a picnic style packed lunch All other pupils should bring a packed lunch - please do not bring any foods containing nuts into school. Any parents joining us for the picnic should bring a picnic lunch with them. Please do not share food with children other than your own (in case of allergies or specific dietary requirements) Picnic rugs and folding chairs are also welcome!       • KS1 or Reception siblings will not be               joining for the picnic.  We are expecting a sunny morning. Please make sure that your child has sunscreen applied before coming to sschool today and that they have a sunhat and a full water bottle. We will make sure that the children have access to shade and rest breaks as well as opportunities to refill their water bottles as required. See you soon!   

It's Sports Day for Reception, Y1 & Y2. 🥳 Sun safety reminder. Don't leave home without: ●Water bottle ●Hat ●Parents please ensure you have applied sun-cream.  KS2 Children may wear PE kits today if this helps to feel more comfortable in the heat. 

Dear families of St Mary's, We can't quite believe that the end of the autumn term is here again! St Mary's family have been incredibly busy over the past few weeks and there has been an extra special feeling in the air with Christmas festivities. Thank you to our staff, families and children for all the support and dedication you have shown to our wonderful school this year. We continue to evolve and flourish in all we do and feel exceptionally proud of the community we are part of and will continue to nurture and grow together! Christmas time may not be easy for everyone. Should you feel you require support at this time of year the following website, Mental Health UK, has some helpful information on it. You can access the website by clicking here. However you spend the upcoming break, I hope you and your families have a lovely time and that you find many moments to enjoy, laugh and relax!  We look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 9th January. See you in 2024!

Article 31: Children have the right to relax and play.

KS2 Sports Day & Picnic

Summer Fair - PTA Event - More information to follow

Y1 Meet the Teacher with Miss Bruce

PTA FunDay

Y3 Trip to West Wittering