Throughout this week we have been celebrating our Hinduism Week in school. Each class has been finding out more about Hindu beliefs and how the scriptures guide them in their daily life. On Monday; Years 1, 2 and 6 were lucky enough to visit a Hindu temple (the Mandir), near Wembley, to find out more about their communal place of worship.
Thank you to everybody who requested an appointment for one of our Parents’ Evenings this week. If you have any further questions, please arrange a follow up meeting with your child’s class teacher.
Early Years – Stations of the Cross
Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Early Years trip to Church tomorrow as Father Nicholas now has an urgent meeting to attend. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to help.
Rainbow Day
There will be a non-uniform day on Monday 27th March in support of Early Years’ Charity: The Rainbow Trust. Children can come to school dressed in the colours of the rainbow. We are asking for £1 donation for the Charity.
Mrs Sullivan’s Early Bird Maths Group
The last session for this term is taking place tomorrow. We will carefully analyse the results from our recent tests and invite new pupils to join this group next term. The first session will not take place until after the Year 6 SATs have finished (week beginning Mon 15th May).
Years 3, 4 and 5 Easter Production
Our Years 3, 4 and 5 Easter Production will take place next Tuesday 28th March, at 2pm and 6pm. All parents, carers and family members are most welcome to attend. If your child is attending the evening performance, please drop them off at their classroom from 5.30pm (no later than 5.45pm please), before making your way to the hall to be seated for the performance.
Combined Nursery Session 31/03/17
Due to school finishing early for the end of the term, all Nursery children will attend the morning session on Friday 31st March from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
End of Term Mass
On Friday 31st March, all pupils will visit Church in the morning to celebrate our end of term mass. We require some parents/carers to help accompany the children to and from Church (we will be leaving school just after 9am). If you are able to walk with the children, please let your child’s teacher know as soon as possible. Thank you in advance.
Party Bags
If parents give out party bags at the end of the day, please may they not include party poppers.
Fundraising for the School
We are arranging a clothing collection to raise funds for the school after half term. At the moment we have very little storage space and would ask that if you have any unwanted clothing you could store them for us. The clothes collection bags will be sent out week beginning 17th April and we ask if these can be brought into school on Monday 24th April as these will be collected on the Tuesday. We thank you in anticipation of receiving lots of bags of unwanted clothing, linens, shoes, bags and belts to raise money.
WE Day
Some of our Year 6 children enjoyed a trip to Wembley Arena on Wednesday 22nd March, to watch various acts perform as well as listen to motivating speakers talks about different topics such as racism and equality.
From this visit the children have learnt how they can make a change on both a local and a global scale.
For more information about WE day please visit:
There will be pictures of the day on the school website.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
Thank you for all the donations of these vouchers – please continue to send them into school via your child’s book bag. One voucher will be issued in Sainsbury’s stores for every £10 spent. The more vouchers we receive – the more sports equipment we can purchase for our pupils to use.
Year 3 and Year 4 packed lunches for their trip
If you haven’t ordered a packed lunch from our caterers for your Year 3/Year 4 child, please make sure to send a packed lunch on Thursday 30th March.
Dates for your diary
March 2017
Mon 27th – Non-uniform day (Rainbow colours)
Tue 28th - Y3, Y4 & Y5 Easter Production (2 pm and 6 pm)
Wed 29th – Y4 & Y6 Confessions
Thu 30th Y3 & Y4 Trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 31st - End of Term Mass at Church (9.30 am)
Fri 31st -Term ends (1.30 pm)
April 2017
Tue 18th – School re-opens
Wed 19th – Y4 Swimming starts
Mon 24th - Start of Maths Week
Clothes bags to be brought to school
Tue 25th - Year 3 Class Assembly (9:00 am)
May 2017
Mon 1st – Bank Holiday, school closed
Mon 8th – Start of SATs Week
Tue 16th - Year 4 Class Assembly (9:00 am)
Tue 23rd - Year 5 Class Assembly (9:00 am)
Fri 26th – Finish for Half Term (3:30 pm)
June 2017
Tue 13th – Early Years Assembly (9:00 am)
Please visit "Calendar Events" under "Parents" section for a complete list of dates.
FOOTBALL TEAM NEWS
For the first time in St. Mary’s history, we have won the Hillingdon Football Borough League!
In addition, the team has gone UNDEFEATED all season, with a record of 7 wins and 1 draw.
The team consisted of: Matteo, Alvaro, Shayne, Kachi,
Callan G., Ben B., Bailey, Matas, Tadhg, Alexandre, Johnny and Benny.
A special thanks to Mr. Stringer and Mr. Keaveney for coaching the team and the parents superb support throughout the season.
PTA NEWS
St Mary’s PTA Bingo Night
Friday 24th March 8pm
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Michael Church Hall, Osborn Road, Uxbridge
Tickets only £5 on sale at the school gates and on the door on Friday night, including entry and 4 games of bingo
Bring your own drinks & snacks
Raffle and other prize winning games will be available on the night
Dabbers and additional books will also be available to buy on the night
Adults only please.
The children have been busy this week completing various maths, reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Each teacher will analyse the results and plan appropriate targets and support for next term.
We will be holding our Parents’ Evenings on Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd March (both from 3.40 until 6pm) providing parents with an opportunity to discuss their child’s results.
As a part of our RE curriculum we are required to study a different faith. Throughout next week we will be celebrating our Hinduism Week in school. Each class will be finding out more about Hindu beliefs and how the scriptures guide them in their daily life. On Monday; Years 1, 2 and 6 will visit a Hindu temple (the Mandir) near Wembley to find out more about their communal place of worship.
Years 3, 4 and 5 Easter Production
This will take place on Tuesday 28th March, at 2pm and 6pm – all parents, carers and family members are most welcome to attend. It is expected that all pupils in Years 3 to 5 will attend the evening performance (please let your child’s class teacher know if there is any reason why this is not possible).
Early Years – Church Visit
Next Friday afternoon, our Early Years pupils 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 – both classes will be leaving school just before 1.15pm. Thank you in advance.
Rainbow Day
There will be a non-uniform day on Monday 27th March in support of Early Years’ Charity: The Rainbow Trust. Children can come to school dressed in the colours of the rainbow. We are asking for £1 donation for the Charity.
Dates for your diary
March 2017
Fri 17th – Y1 & Y6 Stations of the Cross visit (1:30 pm – 2:30 pm)
Mon 20th – Start of Hinduism Week
Mon 20th – Y1, Y2, Y6 visit to a Hindu temple
Tue 21st - Parents’ Evening (3.35 pm– 6pm)
Thu 23dr - Parents’ Evening (3.35 pm – 6pm)
Fri 24th - Years 3 and 5 Confessions (1.45pm)
Fri 24th – EYs Stations of the Cross visit (1:15 pm – 1:45 pm)
Tues 28th - Y3, Y4 & Y5 Easter Production (2pm and 6pm)
Thu 30th - Y3 & Y4 Trip to Chiltern Open Air Museum
Fri 31st - End of Term Mass at Church (9.30am)
Fri 31st -Term ends (1.30pm)
April 2017
Tue 18th – School re-opens
Wed 19th – Y4 Swimming starts
Mon 24th - Start of Maths Week
Tue 25th - Year 3 Class Assembly (9am)
May 2017
Mon 1st – Bank Holiday, school closed
Mon 8th – Start of SATs Week
Tue 16th - Year 4 Class Assembly (9am)
Fri 26th – Finish for Half Term (normal time)
June 2017
Tue 23rd - Year 5 Class Assembly (9am)
Makeup one-to-one session – Thank you
A huge thank you to Kelly Doyle a Year 2 Mum who volunteered her services as a makeup consultant to raise money for the school. All those who attended the session loved it and thought it was extremely good value. We raised £64 for our school – fantastic! If any parents wish to offer their services/expertise in raising funds for the school, please get in touch.
Bingo Night, Friday 24th 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 1st March. A great opportunity for Mums from each class to have a night out !
‘The Giving Machine’
https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/
How many parents have raised funds for the school using The Giving Machine? Have a go, tell your friends how easy it is ……….
How about putting daily reminder on your phone ‘every online shop, remember to use the Giving Machine’
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.
