St Mary's Newsletter

Dear Parents/Carers,

When I Grow Up Day (WIGUD)

Last week Thursday, Ms Simmons and Mrs Walker organised WIGUD, an event that owing to the pandemic, we have not had at St Mary’s for a few years. A number of adults selflessly gave up their time during the day to meet and speak with children about their professions and how they have managed to successfully get to where they have in life. Children across both school sites took great joy in learning about how to become a doctor, an ambassador, an air ambulance pilot, a footballer, a policewoman and many other professional positions. Our particular thanks to all the wonderful adult volunteers, including parents who came into school on the day and made this event so successful. Thank you also Ms Simmons and Mrs Walker!

National Education Union (NEU) Strike

I am so very sorry that this week we have had to again close classes to so many of our children. I completely understand the impact that your child not being in school has on you and your family. However, as I am sure you understand, if I do not have teachers in school to teach your children, regrettably I have to close those classes affected. Also, please be mindful that as soon as I am notified that a teacher is striking, this information is immediately passed on to you via the school office to try and help support you with your own planning. Again, I fully understand how frustrating it is for you; I will always endeavour to help you in whatever way I can. Currently, no more scheduled strike days are scheduled.

The Next Two Weeks

In the run up to the Easter break, we have a few things happening at school for you to be mindful of and perhaps add to your calendar. This includes:

• Thursday 23^rd March – the rescheduled Class Photos. If your child has PE on this day, please can you ensure that they come to school in their school uniform. They can get changed in school on this day as a one-off
• Tuesday 28^th March @ 1.50pm – Eucharist Service for Years 5 & 6 children at Hornsey Parish Church
• Wednesday 29^th March – Donkey Day Easter procession from Church Lane to Rectory Gardens, whereafter a service will be held on the green outside Rectory Gardens site
• Thursday 30^th March, am – Easter Service at Hornsey Parish Church. Do come along and participate in this most special of Christian events
• Thursday 30^th March, pm – Easter Bonnet Parade and competition in the school hall. Do encourage your child to put their creative skills to the test to make a fabulously decorative bonnet
• Saturday 1^st April 11am-1pm – Easter Egg Hunt in Church Lane playground – ALL WELCOME

We also have music concerts, sporting events, an awards ceremony at Ally Pally and class trips and more besides. Also, save the date for the St Mary’s International Evening for Tuesday 16^th May – see below for initial information. Do check the school website for details as well as look out for text messages from our highly efficient school office team.

Wishing you a restful and enjoyable weekend, particularly to our St Mary’s mothers for this forthcoming Mothering Sunday,

Calvin Henry
Headteacher 

Important Dates – please make a note (or sync your calendar with our calendar)

• Friday 17th March – St Patricks Day – see photos below for our special lunch
• Sunday 19th March – Mothering Sunday Messy Church – see below
• Tuesday 21st March – Saffron Class Assembly – 9.15am
• Thursday 23rd March – Class Photo Day – full, smart uniforms please – NOTE NEW DATE
• Tuesday 28th March – Maths Coffee Morning – Rectory Gardens – NOTE NEW DATE
• Tuesday 28th March – Violins Concert Y4 Scarlet & Continuers – 11am RG
• Wednesday 29th March – Trumpets & Trombones Y4 Crimson & Continuers – 11am RG
• Thursday 30th March – Easter Bonnet Parade
• Friday 31st March – last day of Spring Term
• Saturday 1st April – Easter Egg Hunt – 11am-1pm in Church Lane playground – ALL WELCOME
• Monday 17th April – INSET day – school closed to children
• Tuesday 18th April – children return to school
• Wednesday 10th May – Cake Sale @ Church Lane
• Thursday 11th May – Cake Sale @ Rectory Gardens
• Tuesday 16th May – International Evening – many more details & requests to follow – SAVE THE DAY – more information HERE
• Wednesday 24th May – Y5 to Paris
• Saturday 17th June – Summer Fair 12-3pm – SAVE THE DATE

For Your Information

Mothering Sunday Messy Church

This will be on the 19th March, 10.30-1pm at Hornsey Parish Church, Cranley Gardens, off Park Rd, N10 3AH. The children will be doing some planting, decorating wooden butterflies and making cards. It’s free, and there will be tea, coffee, juice, cake and biscuits. Suitable for 2 years and upwards. All welcome.

Celebrating Women’s Football – A special FREE event at Alexandra Palace 26/3/23

We will be fielding a Y5/6 girls football team for this – more details HERE

Are you the parent/carer of a Haringey SEND child?

This is the March SEND newsletter with lots of interesting information HERE

Reminders

Please let the office know if your child has changed their meal choices for this term – school dinners to packed lunch, or packed lunch to school dinners. Thank you.

Contact Details

• Are your contact details up-to-date?

If you have changed your address, telephone or email address please let us know as soon as possible. Have your personal circumstances changed? Again, please let us know. If you don’t get emails or texts from us then we may need to update your details.

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