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Newsletter 37 Friday 4th July 2025
Dear Parents,
The weeks until the end of our academic year are packed with different activities for the children and this week was no different. Please try to encourage your child to be in school every day so that he or she can play a full part in school life.
School reports
Every child has been given a school report at the end of the school day today. Please ask your child for it, and read it with him or her. If you do not receive the report, please let the office know so that another copy can be printed.
If you have any questions about your child’s report, please come to school between 3.45pm and 6pm next Wednesday evening, when all the class teachers will be on hand. No appointments are necessary.
Catholic Schools’ Athletics Competition
On Wednesday our athletics team competed against nine other schools at St James the Great Catholic Primary School in Thornton Heath. The children did extremely well, placing second overall of ten. This is an amazing achievement and there were lots of individual successes.
It is important to recognise the hard work of Mrs Ottlyk, Mr Chappell and the TAs for preparing the children so well for competition.
Summer Fair
Thank-you to all the staff and parents who contributed to the success if our Summer Fair last Friday. We were blessed with windy but fine weather.
As a fundraiser that will be a direct benefit to the children it was very successful indeed, and I am pleased to report that a total of £1,618.50 was raised.
It is important to recognise the amount of time and effort that Mr Williams, our Site Manager, and Miss Goodman, one of our Teaching Assistants, invested to make the event a success. All at school are truly grateful.
New after school wraparound care
The launch of our new facilities is rapidly approaching. From September, we will be providing care for children until 6pm each evening. The cost will be £12 per day and this will include a light meal.
Disco
The children from Years 3, 4 and 5 had a great evening on Wednesday. What made everything so easy for the staff was how promptly everyone was collected, so thank-you to all. As ever, we are indebted to our DJ Miss Attwell and her team of organisers. The children had a great time.
Looking ahead
Please note the following events that are coming up soon
Tuesday 8th July – ‘Let Your Feet Compete’ Dance competition at Trinity School. Parents of children taking part have been given the details.
Wednesday 9th July – 3.45pm to 6pm – teachers will be in school to give you the opportunity to discuss your child’s school report if needed.
Tuesday 15th July – Year 6 Summer Production at 7pm
Wednesday 16th July – Year 6 Prom
Friday 18th July – Leavers’ Mass at 11am.
After Miss O’Callaghan announced that I have handed in my resignation and will be leaving the school at the end of term, several parents have approached me to ask if the occasion will be marked in some way. I would like to end my time with you all as it began, by celebrating the successes of the children. I will therefore be making a short speech at the end of the Year 6 Leavers’ Mass on the last day of term. Parents are welcome to join us to share Holy Mass at 11am at the church, which is the most important part of our life as a community.
Achievement Certificates
The achievement certificates this week are awarded to Gabriella and David in 3A, Esther in 3E, Esther in 4D, Nithisha in 4T, Somtochukwu in 5B, Jessita in 5C, Jaime in 6G and Ryester in 6P. The Headteacher’s award goes to Jaime in 6G. The Kindness Award is awarded to Grady in 3E. The swimmer of the week is Rene in 4D.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Yours faithfully,
A.J. McDonald
Headteacher
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