The whole school has had a busy week taking part in various book related activities. On Tuesday evening, the children came back to school, wearing their pyjamas, to take part in our ‘Bedtime Stories’ event. This included storytelling activities – as well as lots of milk and pancakes! Thank you to all the parents of our Early Years pupils who visited school earlier in the day to share stories with their children. On Thursday the children looked amazing in their various book themed costumes – please take a look at the ‘Gallery’, on our website, for lots of photographs of some of the outfits worn. Each class also visited Waterstone’s book store, on this day, to exchange their World Book Day token for a specially printed book. We’re still looking forward to our planned ‘Book Award Assembly’ - due to take place on Monday.

 

Class Assemblies

On Tuesday, Year 1 performed their class assembly, for the whole school, teaching us lots about how to prepare during Lent. They performed their parts and sang brilliantly – thank you to all the parents, carers and family members who came along to watch. See the list of diary dates below, for all of the other assemblies taking place this year. Please note the earlier start time, of 9am, for all class assemblies.

 

Parents’ Evenings

Following on from our Test Week, we will be holding our next Parents’ Evenings on Tuesday 21^st and Thursday 23^rd March (both from 3.45 until 6pm). This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s latest assessment results and planned targets and support for the following term. We will send home a separate letter inviting parents to request a convenient time slot.

 

Years 3 and 4 – Church Visit

Next Friday afternoon, Years 3 and 4 will visit Church to find out more about the different Stations of the Cross. If you are able to help accompany the children on this visit, please let your child’s class teacher know – they will be leaving school just before 1.15pm.

 

Mrs Lynott

It is with regret that we need to inform you that Mrs Lynott will be leaving our school next Wednesday 8th March. Mrs Lynott has worked as a teaching assistant in our school for just over 6 years. She has been a highly valued member of staff supporting pupils (and teachers) in class and leading various intervention groups to support the specific needs of groups of children. She has spent the majority of her time, this year, with our Year 3 class who we know will miss her a great deal. We wish her the best of luck for the future.

                                      

Favourite Book Character Dress-up Competition

Thank you to all parents who helped their children dress as their favourite book character.

The winners of the dress-up competition were as follows:

NAM	Nicole	Y3	Cathal
NPM	Nishant	Y4	Florence
UEY	Elsie	Y5	Orlaith
Y1	Cillian	Y6	Ryan P
Y2	Alex H

 

Netball Match 1/3/17

This season the netball team developed incredibly as a team obtaining new skills and techniques. On Wednesday the team played well - everybody scored! The score was 11 – 2. Mr Briggs commented saying,   “It was excellent, a thoroughly deserved win” Mrs Jefferys (the coach) also commented “we ended our season with a high”. The team was ecstatic and extremely happy with the achievement they made.   

 

Diary Dates for this Term

Please visit our school website for a complete list of dates: http://www.st-marys.hillingdon.sch.uk

Date	Time	Event
Friday 10th March	1.15pm	Years 3 and 4 visit to Church (Stations of the Cross)
Monday 13th March		Start of Test Week
Tuesday 21st March	3.35 – 6pm	Parents’ Evening
Thursday 23rd March	3.35 – 6pm	Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 29th March	2pm and 6pm	Years 3 to 5 Easter Production
Friday 31st March	1.30pm	Term ends
Monday 24th April		Start of Maths Week
Tuesday 25th April	9am	Year 3 Class Assembly
Tuesday 16th May	9am	Year 4 Class Assembly
Tuesday 23rd May	9am	Year 5 Class Assembly
Tuesday 13th June	9am	Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Assembly

 

PTA News

Make-up Master Class Event – Get your tickets now, weather permitting!

Contact Sarah 07855 998693 for tickets

Two chances to go to this lovely event - Thurs. 9^th March at 10am & Fri 10^th March at 5pm

LIMITED TICKETS!! - Just 12 tickets available for each session

Only £8 per session. Includes glass of bubbly/orange juice and inclusion in raffle draw

Obtain make-up tips from Professional Make-up Consultant. Get answers to all those make-up questions you might have. One name will be pulled out of the ‘hat’ to have their face expertly made-up. Meet at Yves Saint Laurent counter at Debenhams, Uxbridge

 

Bingo Night, Friday 24^th March, 8pm, Church hall – Get your tickets now!

We are pleased to announce an event for adults. Come along for a fun evening, tickets £5 per person, this includes 4 games. Bring your own food and drink. Tickets go on sale 1^st March. A great opportunity for Mums from each class to have a night out!

 

‘The Giving Machine’

https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/

Please have a look at this website, we are now registered. Search for ‘St Mary’s school, Uxbridge’ this is the cause. You are the giver. Every time you shop online consider using it, raise lots of money for our school from the comfort of your armchair! How about every time you do an internet supermarket shop?

 

Raffle Prizes needed for PTA events

As our PTA grows we would like to organise more events, therefore we always need raffle prizes. Have you any unwanted gifts at home left over from Christmas? Re-gift to the PTA and funds can be raised for the school. Please drop items to the school office at any time throughout the year or contact Sarah Wells, 07855 998693.