Welcome back after the long summer holiday – we hope you had a fantastic break and a good rest. Over the next couple of weeks we will be holding our ‘Meet the Teacher’ presentations which will include information about assessment, the curriculum, routines and homework. Each session will take place, at 3pm, on the following dates – there is no need to request a place (just turn up on the day if you wish to attend):

Date	Year Group
Thursday 8th September	Year 5
Friday 9th September	Year 3
Monday 12th September	Year 1
Wednesday 14th September	Year 6
Thursday 15th September	Year 4
Friday 16th September	Year 2
Monday 19th September	Upper Early Years (Reception)
Wednesday 21st September	Lower Early Years (Nursery)

 

Homework and Daily Reading

It is expected that all pupils read every night (at least three pages) as a part of their homework. We request that parents hear their child read daily and complete their Reading Record Diary - indicating which pages they have read. Please visit our school website for our full school Homework Policy (under ‘Key Information’ and then ‘Policies’): http://www.st-marys.hillingdon.sch.uk/

 

Before and After School

All children in the main school (Year 1 upwards) should be dropped off at the main entrance between 8.40 and 8.50am. After school, please wait on the Key Stage 2 playground for your child to be released from their classroom door leading onto this playground. Year 2 will now be sent home via the Computer Suite (between the Year 3 and 4 Classrooms). For health and safety reasons, teachers will only release pupils to parents and carers (or other nominated adults) – please let the school office know if you wish any other adult to collect your child.

 

Physical Education

PE is a part of the curriculum and all pupils are expected to take part. If your child is unable to participate for any reason, please let your child’s class teacher know via a letter. Although each class has set days for PE, we often hold extra sporting events and ask that all pupils bring their PE kit into school every Monday and take it home again at the end of the week.

 

Getting in Contact

We believe that good communication, between home and school, is vital to good attainment and progress. At the end of the school day we have an open door policy and teachers are available to discuss any concerns you may have. Unfortunately teachers are not available to meet with parents from 8.40am as they start teaching as soon as the pupils come into school. If you would like to speak to a member of staff in the morning please speak to either Mr Briggs (Deputy Head) or Mr Ellis (Senior Manager/SENCo) at the front entrance. Please send any letters into school, via your child’s book bag, or contact the office via our school email: office@stmarysuxbridge.org.uk

 

Birthday of Our Lady Mass

This Thursday all pupils will be walking to Church to celebrate the birthday of Our Lady. If you are able to help accompany your child’s class, to and from Church, please let your child’s class teacher know as soon as possible – we will leave school via the front entrance shortly after 9am.

 

Parking Restrictions

Prior to the summer break, the council mounted a parking enforcement camera just outside the main school entrance. Please avoid parking on the zig zag/double yellow lines just outside the school.

 

Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings will take place on Tuesday 27^th and Thursday 29^th September. This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s targets and support for this term and for you to ask any questions that you may have. We will send home a letter, next week, inviting parents/carers to request a convenient time slot.

 

Upcoming Diary Dates

Date	Time	Event
Thursday 8th September	9.30am (leaving school at 9am)	Birthday of Our Lady Mass (Church)
Thursday 8th September	3pm	Year 5 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Friday 9th September	3pm	Year 3 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Monday 12th September	3pm	Year 1 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Wednesday 14th September	3pm	Year 6 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Thursday 15th September	3pm	Year 4 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Friday 16th September	3pm	Year 2 ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Monday 19th September	3pm	Upper Early Years (Reception)  ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Tuesday 20th September	9.30am	Years 1 and 6 Mass (Church)
Wednesday 21st September	3pm	Lower Early Years (Nursery)  ‘Meet the Teacher’ Presentation
Fri 23rd September		School CLOSED (staff INSET)
Tuesday 27th September	9.30am	Years 2 and 5 Mass (Church)
Tuesday 27th September	3.35 – 6pm	Parents’ Evening
Thursday 29th September	3.35 – 6pm	Parents’ Evening
Monday 3rd October		School Photographer (Individual Photographs)
Tuesday 4th October	9.30am	Years 3 and 4 Mass (Church)
Tuesday 18th October	2.30pm – 3.30pm	Parents’ Bilingualism Workshop
Thursday 20th October		Last day of this Half Term
Friday 21st October		School Closed (Staff INSET Day)