St Mary’s Church of England School
Infants: Middle: Juniors: Amyand Park Road Strafford Road Richmond Road Twickenham Twickenham Twickenham TW1 3HE TW1 3AD TW1 3BA
T: 0208 892 5840 T: 0208 249 6836 T: 0208 892 7849 F: 0208 891 1904 F: 0208 607 0420
E: [email protected] www.st-marys.richmond.sch.uk
Friday 7th June 2019
Dear Parents,
It’s been a busy first week back with Borough Sports (more about this soon), all classes taking part in lessons with fabulous ‘hooks’, work with the Orange Tree Theatre, secondary transfer visits and Year 6 writing moderation with the Local Authority!
The 3 Peaks Challenge
Have a look at this wonderful report featuring our St Mary’s families: http://www.swlondoner.co.uk/twickenham-schoolchildren-scale-snowdon-to-help-raise-funds-for- ugandan-schools-charity
Borough Sports 2019
On a perfect day for athletics, 15 children from Years 4, 5 & 6 spent the day at St. Mary’s University competing against 38 different schools. Everyone was fast and focussed and performed brilliantly. Congratulations to Edward for his participation in Team 1000, and to Frankie, Darcy, Piper, Matthew E, Isaac F, Alice F, Trinity, Dexter, Gloria, Francesco, Sahil, Martha, Amber, Finley U, Will W and especially Lucy H for being crowned best overall Year4/5 girl!. Thank you to all parents for your encouragement and support. Miss Whittall & Mrs Beagley
Parent Survey
Please remember to click on the link below to complete our parent survey – thank you to those who have already taken the time to complete it. It should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/stmarysparentsmay2019
London Schools Swimming Association finals
We are very proud of Phoebe C in Year 6 who has won a gold medal representing St Mary’s in the 100m freestyle event at the London Schools Swimming Association Finals at JAGS school today. Well done Phoebe!
Year 6 in France
On Monday, Year 6 travel to France to explore the culture and history of Normandy. Please follow them on their blog: https://stmarysceprimaryyear6france2019.school.blog There is also a link via Quick Links on the school website. We wish them a safe week full of learning, lots of fun and good sleep habits (that bit is for the adults!).
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St Mary’s Church of England School
Infants: Middle: Juniors: Amyand Park Road Strafford Road Richmond Road Twickenham Twickenham Twickenham TW1 3HE TW1 3AD TW1 3BA
T: 0208 892 5840 T: 0208 249 6836 T: 0208 892 7849 F: 0208 891 1904 F: 0208 607 0420
E: [email protected] www.st-marys.richmond.sch.uk
Growing at St Mary’s
I hope that you will have seen the Twitter posts this week showing the wonderful food growing that has started at St Mary’s. Thank you to those parents who have been working alongside Mr Cadman, with a special thanks going to Jenny Edwards for all her hard work. We are also hugely grateful to those who have donated plants towards this. We are now developing biodiversity zones at the middle and infant sites. If you would like to donate bee-friendly plants (preferably small shrubs or perennials, not annuals), these could include: Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Bugloss, Anemone Lavender and Yarrow; garden centres will often recommend bee friendly plants if you ask for recommendations! Please drop any donations to the middle site by Saturday morning. We hope many of you can join us for a biodiversity planting day on Saturday 8th June 1000 -12 noon, meeting at the middle site.
Summer 2 Learning
It may be the last half term of the school year but each year group continues to have exciting, meaningful learning ahead of them, which both inspires a love of learning and encourages a questioning culture:
Reception: How can I look after a wonderful garden? Year 1: How can I be a real-life hero? Year 2: What is it like to be beside the seaside? Year 3: How did the Romans change Britain? Year 4: What does biodiversity do for us? Year 5: Was Henry VIII a good king? Year 6: How would my life be different if I lived in France?
School Council t-shirt recycle fundraiser
Our school council children have a stall at our 'Greener Summer Fair' this year and one of their ideas is to recycle unwanted children's t-shirts, so please take the opportunity to have a clear out; all donations gratefully received! Please drop off in the box provided at your site reception area by Wednesday 12th June. Thank you from the School Councillors and Mrs Pummell for your support!
Free Tickets for the Opera
The English National Opera is giving Free Tickets to Under 18’s for every opera next season on Fridays, Saturdays and Opening Nights. All information can be found at https://www.eno.org/news/english-national-opera-launch-free-tickets-for-under-18s. The best suggested titles for first time opera goers and school children are probably The Mikado, Madam Butterfly and Carmen. A great opportunity!
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St Mary’s Church of England School
Infants: Middle: Juniors: Amyand Park Road Strafford Road Richmond Road Twickenham Twickenham Twickenham TW1 3HE TW1 3AD TW1 3BA
T: 0208 892 5840 T: 0208 249 6836 T: 0208 892 7849 F: 0208 891 1904 F: 0208 607 0420
E: [email protected] www.st-marys.richmond.sch.uk
Sensory Needs
For parents of children aged up to 12 About the seminar: Sensory Needs is one of the Autism Seminars for Families, which provides information and advice to parents and carers of children and young people with autism or on the pathway to a diagnosis of autism. The seminar will help families to:
consider the different sensory systems and how they work together examine how sensory information may be processed differently discuss how children with autism may have different sensory experiences share strategies and approaches to help with sensory needs
Seminar cost: families can book up to two places on the ‘Sensory Needs’ seminar for £10 each which includes a full resource pack of useful information, advice and support guidelines. This seminar is delivered by a seminar facilitator using materials they have bought from The National Autistic Society.
Book a place: contact the Seminar Facilitator below for more information. Name: Jane Pidduck Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 8399 5344
Diary date reminders:
Monday 10th June Year 6 to France Year 4 cake sale after school
Tuesday 11th June Year 4 (4B & 4W) to Natural History Museum School nurse drop in session 0900 – 1000, junior site
Wednesday 12th June School nurse drop in session 0900 – 1000, infant site
Thursday 13th June Year 2 Junipers class assembly (link class 4J)
Friday 14th June Non uniform day in exchange for a bottle for the FoSM Summer fair Year 6 return from France (at approximately 1530-1600)
Saturday 15th June FoSM Summer fair 1130 – 1500, middle site
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St Mary’s Church of England School
Infants: Middle: Juniors: Amyand Park Road Strafford Road Richmond Road Twickenham Twickenham Twickenham TW1 3HE TW1 3AD TW1 3BA
T: 0208 892 5840 T: 0208 249 6836 T: 0208 892 7849 F: 0208 891 1904 F: 0208 607 0420
E: [email protected] www.st-marys.richmond.sch.uk
Monday 17th June Year 5 Orange Tree Theatre trip
Tuesday 18th June Year 4 (4J & 4M) to Natural History Museum Year 5L to Hampton Court Palace
Wednesday 19th June Year 4 Royal Military School of Music summer concert Year 1 visit to Twickenham Apiary Year 3 Orange Tree Theatre trip
Thursday 20th June Year 5R to Hampton Court Palace Reception Blackbirds class assembly (link class 4B) Year 6 Orange Tree Theatre workshop in school
Friday 21st June Year 5W to Hampton Court Palace Year 3 Sycamores class assembly (link class Reception Robins)
Have a lovely weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Angela Abrahams Headteacher [email protected]
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