Mary’s Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy
March 2017 Newsletter
Our Mission Statement
“To walk hand in hand with God, loving Him, loving each other and loving ourselves, doing our best with the gifts He gave us to make the world a richer place.”
Dear Parents and Carers,
Easter
On behalf of the staff and governors, I would like to wish you all a very happy and holy Easter. Over this past half term the Chaplaincy team have led whole school liturgies which have helped the children focus on the events of Easter, from Palm Sunday through to Jesus’ death on the cross on Good Friday.
First Communion
Congratulations to all the children who recently made their First Confession. Preparation for First Communion will begin on Thursday 20th April.
This year the First Holy Communion children will celebrate their special day on:
· Sunday 4th June 11am at St Mary’s
· Sunday 11th June 9:30am at St Paul’s
· Sunday 18th June 11am at St Mary’s
On behalf of the First Holy Communion children and the Catechists, we would like to invite you to join them on this very special occasion.
Easter Celebrations at St Paul’s and St Mary’s
Good Friday 14th April Liturgy of the Passion 3:00pm St Mary's
Easter Vigil 15th April Easter Vigil 8pm at St Paul's
Easter Sunday 16th April Easter Mass St Paul's 9:30am
Easter Mass St Mary's 11:00am
Parent/Carer Consultation Regarding Government Funding
Nicholas Lee, Head of Access and Inclusion, sent a personal note of thanks for the support for the consultation from St Mary`s parents. `We were amazed by the response…..which indicated that St Mary`s have a very engaged group of parents`.
Football Update
The boys in the school football team have now played their final game of the season and maintained their fantastic winning spree! Over the course of the season, they've played 10 games and dropped only 2 points, with an amazing 9 wins and 1 draw! Their final game was a hard-fought battle against Bentinck, the only team to take points from them all season, but the boys didn't take long to settle into their stride. They came from behind to go on to win 3-1, hitting the post on at least two other occasions in the game. They have demonstrated excellent teamwork throughout the season and their hard work has now paid off as they are confirmed as league champions with this final result! Well done boys!
Under the Trust name of St Barnabas Catholic Academy Trust
Designated Senior Persons for Safeguarding
Mrs G Kelly – Head Teacher, Ms K O’Neill – Deputy Head, Miss L O’Sullivan – SENCO, Mrs U Lilley – Governor
All persons can be contacted at school on telephone number 0115 9151799
World Book Day & Author Visit
The whole school dressed as dragons to celebrate World Book Day, following our dragon theme and raising money for Book Aid International. Book Aid International is an organisation that sends books to those in Africa who have little or no access to books. In total,weraised £195.52 forthis very worthy cause!
To celebrate World Book Day, author Mark Robertson spent the day in school telling stories, teaching children how to draw dragons and asking the children to share their own ideas for new creatures which he then brought to life! His visit and books inspired some fantastic writing in all year groups. Some samples of this can be seen on the school website alongside video footage of a dragon on the school playground!
Sports Day
Weather permitting sports day will take place on Friday 7th July for F2-Y6.
The KS1 (F2, Y1 and Y2) sports day will begin at 9.30am and KS2 (Y3-Y6) events will begin at 1:15pm.
The Nursery has planned a separate fun day for the children, parents and carers. Ms Park will send out details after the holidays.
Dates for your Diary
Our holiday dates are also on our website www.stmaryshysongreen.com
April July
Mon 3rd School closed for Easter holidays Thursday 6th Communion celebration
Tues 18th School re-opens Friday 7th Sports day
Monday 10th Reserve Sports day
May Monday 17th Summer Fayre - 1-3pm
Monday 1st Bank Holiday Tuesday 25th Last day of term
Monday 8th KS2 SATs
Monday 29th School closed for half term September
Wednesday 6th Children return to school
June
Monday 5th School re-opens
Please note the Inset dates for next term:
Thursday 13th July Inset Day
Friday 14th July Inset Day
Yours sincerely
Mrs G Kelly
Head Teacher
Under the Trust name of St Barnabas Catholic Academy Trust
Designated Senior Persons for Safeguarding
Mrs G Kelly – Head Teacher, Ms K O’Neill – Deputy Head, Miss L O’Sullivan – SENCO, Mrs U Lilley – Governor
All persons can be contacted at school on telephone number 0115 9151799