Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope that you enjoy the benefit of a long weekend with our INSET day today.
Firstly, I would like to thank you all for your patience with the multiple changes and adaptations that the catering company have been making to the options and service. I met with the area manager on Wednesday, and he has assured me that the team will work as quickly as possible to return to the full offer for the children.
We had our first Open Morning of the year on Wednesday with over 20 prospective families attending. Year 6 were amazing ambassadors for the school and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the families! One person even said they wish they could come to the school as a pupil and commented on the presence of Catholic values throughout the school!
Now that it is October, we take the opportunity to celebrate Mary, particularly through praying the rosary. The children have the opportunity to join with children from across the school every morning. It is such a beautiful way to start their day together in prayer and it was wonderful to see so many children participating on Wednesday and Thursday.
Year 2 led the school in our Harvest Festival Celebration at the Church on Thursday – the children read their prayers, acted out the Gospel and led theschool beautifully in singing. Thank you to all of the families for your generous donations to our village Food Bank.
Footballers from KS2 took part in a football tournament at Tillingbourne on Thursday afternoon.
Finally, I would really like to take the opportunity to get feedback from you, our parents, about the school through an online survey. Please click on this link to let us know your views on the school and how we can improve. The closing date for responses is 24th October.
Watch out for storm Amy when she arrives! ??
God Bless,
Mrs. Amy O’Donovan
Headteacher
Collective Worship
The Gospel we shared in collective worship on Monday was the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man. The children were able to reflect on the links between the Gospel message and Catholic Social Teaching. The rich man should have treated Lazarus kindly as he was wealthy enough to share what he had, rather than leaving him to scraps and have dogs licking his wounds. The children are taking an active response to this message with our celebration of Harvest Festival this week when their donations are given to Cranleigh Food Bank to help our neighbours in the village.
POLITE REMINDER - BOOKING SCHOOL LUNCHES
To help us ensure every child has a lunch ready for the week ahead, please make sure school lunches are booked by 11:00pm on Sunday. You’re welcome to book several weeks in advance if that’s easier.
If a lunch hasn’t been booked, we kindly ask that you provide your child with a packed lunch for the day. Unfortunately, the school isn’t able to book lunches on a daily basis, so if a child arrives without a lunch, we’ll need to contact parents/carers to bring one in.
Year 6 parents – starting secondary school in September 2026
I know that your children have only just started in year 6, but the application process for Secondary schools is already open! Please see the information below from Surrey:
If your child will reach the age of 11 between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026, they will be due to start secondary school in September 2026.
You can apply for a secondary school place from 1 September 2025.
The closing date for on-time applications for secondary schools is 31 October 2025.
https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/secondary
Online Safety
This online safety guide explores EA FC 26 – the latest edition of the immensely popular football game. It flags potential risks, including in-game purchases, scams, and exposure to strangers via voice chat.
With new kits, updated squads and refined gameplay, EA FC 26 brings the thrill of top-tier football to living rooms once again. While it continues to offer family-friendly fun in modes like Kick-Off and Career, the ongoing popularity of Ultimate Team – where players spend money to build fantasy squads – brings a mix of excitement and risks.
Children can encounter issues such as gambling-like mechanics, voice chat with strangers, and potential exposure to scams. This guide breaks down the game’s most important features, highlights the key risks to be aware of, and shares practical advice for helping young players stay safe while gaming and interacting online.
Reception 2026
We have just settled our Reception intake, but it is already time to think about 2026’s new intake! If your child is due to start school in September 2026 and you would like to find out more about St. Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School, we will be running tours of the school so that you can see us in action and have the opportunity to meet with Mrs. O’Donovan, Headteacher on the following dates:
To book a place, please complete this form.
Interested in teaching?
Are you or someone you know interested in a change of career or have a passion for teaching? If the answer is yes, The Xavier Teach South East Hub have several events coming up with opportunities to find out more about teacher training. You can find out more on their website: www.teachsoutheast.co.uk or if you feel you just want to apply, there is a fast track application here.
