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Friday 12th December 2025     

This Weeks News and Notices

* Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day

Thank you so much for your generosity and support during Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day yesterday. We raised £125 which will help make a real difference to children who need it most, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness.The children loved taking part and your contributions helped make the day both fun and meaningful

* Nativity Reminder

We are excited to invite you to our Nativity performances next Tuesday at 10am and 2pm in church. This is a very special event that creates lasting memories for our children and families.

The PTFA will be serving refreshments before each service, so come early and enjoy a warm drink as we celebrate together

* House Points Winner

We are delighted to announce that St Andrew’s house has earned the most points this half term!
As a reward, all children in the Blue House may wear non-school uniform on Thursday next week. Congratulations to St Andrew’s, well done for your hard work and team spirit

* Christmas Party on Wednesday

Swans and Eagles children will need to pay £2.75 on Parentpay for the party food unless they are in receipt of free school meals. Children can come to school in their party clothes but they will be participating in art activities in the morning. If you would like to help organise the party from 9am to 12pm, please email office2@stmarystchad.org

* Christmas Cards  

We are encouraging to children to bring one card for the class if they wish, so they can be shared and enjoyed together  

* Christingle Service Sunday at 4pm

The Christingle Service is a beautiful celebration of light and hope during Advent. This special service includes lighting Christingles, singing carols together and reflecting on the meaning of Jesus as the Light of the World. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and share in the joy of the season

*  Click the link for the 2027-2028 PVAT Admissions Policy. Please advise us of any issues by 16th January 2026

Events Next Week

Sunday - Christingle Service at 4pm in church

Monday –  Girl's Football Club (session owed due to recent Movie & Munch)

Tuesday – all children wear PE kits, Nativity Service in church at 10am and 2pm, Relax Kids Club

Wednesday - Christmas party - no school uniform

Thursday -  Father Christmas to visit, no school uniform for St Andrews

Friday – Merit Assembly, no school uniform, last day of term

What to Wear Next Week

Monday –  school uniform

Tuesday – PE kits

Wednesday - party clothes

Thursday - no school uniform for St Andrews, rest of the school in uniform

Friday – no school uniform, wear your Christmas jumper

Events w/c Monday 5th January 2026

Please click on the club links to re-register your child

Monday – inset day, school closed to pupils

Tuesday – first day of term, Dance Club, Relax Kids Club

Wednesday - Tennis Club, Drama Club

Thursday -  Rugby Club

Friday – Merit Assembly, Girls Football Club

Term and Event Dates 

Click here for the school calendar, this is updated regularly 

Click here for the term and holiday dates 2026-2027

Notices

• Click the link for information about Reception and Middle School admissions 2026, the closing date is 15th January 2026
• Click the link for information about a Conscious Parenting Book Club
• Click the link for information about Christmas Adventure Days
• Click the link for more information about volunteering for Pets As Therapy
• Click the link to check your eligibility for Free School Meals
• Click the link for EKO Winter Holiday Club
• Click the link for Sportscool Christmas Holiday Club
• Click the link for the latest Penk Valley job vacancies
• Click the link for parent information about Fortnite
• Click the link for the Families Health & Wellbeing newsletter
• Click the link for information about this virtual course Pram to Primary School

Celebrations this week 

• Well done to the children who received a merit this week
• Happy birthday to the children who had a birthday this week 

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Prayer of the Week 

Dear Lord,

Like John the Baptist,

help us prepare the way for Your Son in our homes.

Teach us to guide our children towards love and truth,

so that together we may welcome Christ with joyful hearts.

Amen