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Newsletter 38 Friday 11th July 2025
Dear Parents,
The rising temperatures remind us that the summer holiday is nearly here. This week we remembered the Feast Day of St Benedict, the Patron Saint of Europe, and his namesake the late Pope Benedict XVI who did so much for the cause of unity and understanding.
Aretha Williams RIP
Yesterday several of us attended the funeral of Aretha, a former pupil of our school. She passed away on 27th May at the age of twenty. She was a vibrant and much-loved student here at St Mary’s and later at Coloma Convent. It is such a tragedy when a young person’s life is taken from us. Please pray for Aretha’s family. She will also have a memorial in Uganda.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Let Your Feet Compete
On Tuesday evening our dance team competed in this popular competition hosted by Trinity School. They came seventh overall, and made us all proud. Many thanks to Mrs Ottlyk who gave her time to prepare the girls so well.
Parents’ Evening
On Wednesday our teachers were on hand to discuss the contents of the children’s school reports. If you did not receive your report, please notify the school office who can send a digital copy.
Looking ahead
Please note the following events that are coming up in the final week of term:
Tuesday 15th July – Year 6 Summer Production at 7pm
Wednesday 16th July – Year 6 Prom
Friday 18th July – Leavers’ Mass at 11am.
The new academic year
Please note that if your child will be starting Year 4, 5 or 6 in September, the Autumn Term begins on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 9am.
Please also note the dates for Parent / Teacher interviews that are in the term dates list: Wednesday 22nd October 2025, Tuesday 10th February 2026 and Wednesday 8th July 2026.
From the start of the new academic year, our school uniform will change slightly. Children can continue to wear all parts of the current uniform until it needs replacing. However, if you are replacing a polo shirt, please buy a light blue one – the same colours as our Infant School. Grey trousers are also permitted.
Achievement Certificates
The achievement certificates this week are awarded to Raphael in 3A, Valiah in 3E, Mmachukwu in 4D, Riley in 4T, Ireayomide and Papa in 5B, Cody in 5C, Eghosa in 6G and Mary-Michaela in 6P. The Headteacher’s award goes to Caterina in 3E. The Kindness Award is awarded to Racheal in 4D. The swimmer of the week is Matthew in 6G.
End of the academic year
Please note the early close time next Friday. The school will close to children at 2pm on Friday 18th July. Unfortunately, we will not be able to release children early as they need to be registered so please do not ask.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Yours faithfully,
A.J. McDonald
Headteacher
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