Newsletters

Summer Term - Issue 38

Newsletter

 

All good things must come to end – and so the curtain falls on the academic year 2023-24. Schools are, by their very nature, extremely busy places. It would be impossible to summarise the highlights of the year here; I suppose the Newsletters serve as a pretty good account of what we’ve been up to. This week has provided some opportunities for our Y6 leavers to reflect on not just the year that has passed, but on their entire journey through St Cuthbert Mayne. On Tuesday Year 6 went to Wintershall for a day of reflection. They decorated coasters bearing their name, which they then collected during the Leavers’ Mass on Wednesday. The first reading from Isaiah focused on this theme: 

“The Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you. For I am the Lord your God, the holy God of Israel, who saves you.” 

We are truly proud of our Year 6 children and all that they have achieved with us. We look forward to hearing of their successes in their next schools and beyond! 

 

As I write I can hear the dulcet tones of the Crazy Frog drifting down the corridor from this year’s St Cuthbert Mayne’s Got Talent show. Talent shows are by definition eclectic, and this year’s is no exception. Well done to all the children for their incredible performances and thank you to Mrs Newland for organising the show and to our fabulous judging panel – Miss Walker (Jazzy), Mrs Walker and Miss Loveder. 

I wrote recently about staff members who leave us at the end of this term: Miss Rowe, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Szeremeta and Ms White have all impacted the lives of our children in countless ways each day. In the busyness of daily school life it is easy to forget that we have been called to serve these children and help them grow; it truly is a great privilege. We thank them for their service. 

I am also moving to pastures new in September. I’ve been bowled over by all the kind messages that I’ve received in recent days. I’m staying in the Xavier family, so I’m pleased to be able to maintain links with St Cuthbert Mayne, and of course I still have another year here as a parent. I’m sure there will be a lump in my throat as I close the gate for the final time. 

Recently we welcomed next year’s Reception Parents for an information evening. Sending your eldest child to school for the first time is such an exciting, yet nerve-wracking time – most of us will remember that feeling very well. I would like to thank the staff for the dedication that they show to your children throughout the year. The job of the teacher is not an easy one, but it is thoroughly rewarding. Parents are their children’s first educators, and we are incredibly grateful to you for working with us in your children’s best interests throughout the year. Thank you also to our Governors for the work that they do behind the scenes to ensure a smooth direction of travel for our school. 

This school and all its families will be forever in my prayers. All that remains is for me to do is to wish you a very blessed and peaceful summer holiday. 

Mr Thomas Hall

Head of School  


Liturgy

It is rather fitting that on the first Sunday of the summer holidays, our Gospel Reading describes how Jesus and his disciples attempt to head off to ‘some place where we will be alone and you can rest for a while’. But they couldn’t escape for long, and the crowds soon tracked them down. Jesus’ message was so compelling that he wasn’t allowed any respite. We are lucky enough to have some time to breathe over the next few weeks. Although we are parted from one another, we can be safe in the knowledge that we are all part of God’s family and the family of our school community. 

God of all, you are always there for us. Help us to be there for others when they need us and to treat all people with compassion and respect. Amen. 

 


St Cuthbert Mayne Community celebrate the last week of the school year  with St. Catherine's Class liturgy; a wonderful Year 6 Play and a time for reflection during the end of year Mass. Fun with friends at the Talent Show ended the perfect school year.

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ONLINE SAFETY ADVICE

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28 Jun 2024
Wonderful Worship at Worth Abbey!
It really was a privilege to go to Worth Abbey this Thursday to attend the Good Shepherd Celebration. Each Catholic school in the diocese was represented; I was joined by some members of our Faith Council and Mrs Kay-Russell. 
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28 Jun 2024
First Holy Communion Celebrations.
Our school community has celebrated many of our children making their First Holy Communion over the past few weeks.   We will continue to pray for them and their families at this very special time.
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21 Jun 2024
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Sports Day.
We were bless with an amazingly sunny sports day!   
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12 Jun 2024
Year 6 football team play their hardest!
On Tuesday 11th June 2024 St. Cuthbert Mayne played Park Mead school.   
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17 May 2024
An afternoon of Cricket!
Last Friday Year 5 children pitted themselves against other local schools in a cricket tournament in Farncombe.
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GET ACTIVE SHOUT OUT BOARD

Each week our Sports Captains are out and about in the playground keeping a look out for children who are exhibiting a particular school value through the way that they play during breaktime. The slide below is displayed during our Celebration Assembly on Fridays. Congratulations to the children listed below.

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School Values Ambassadors.

Summer Term 2024

Reception - St David's Class

Joey Page

Nico Teixeira Da Silva

Year 1 - Andrew's Class

Edith Bromley

Ava Berry

Year 2 - St. Patrick's Class

Olivia Bradley

Reuben El-Alfy

Year 3 - St George's Class

Max Mawson

Imogen Grazier

Year 4 - St Bernadette's Class

Charlotte Newland

William Mcklem

Year 5 - St Catherine's Class

Franchesca Jeacock

Amelia Bridges

Year 6 - St Teresa's Class

Taylor Speke

Harry Haines

 


Attendance

At St Cuthbert Mayne we place great importance on school attendance. Please see the graphic below which illustrates the cumulative effect of continued poor attendance at school. In the first instance we will always work closely with families to support improvement in attendance when necessary.

On 19 January Mr Hall wrote to parents outlining the possibility of Penalty Notices being issued to parents in the event of unauthorised absences. School attendance is rarely out of the headlines - this BBC article details plans to increase the minimum fine from September 2024.

The cost of a family holiday outside of term time can be eye-watering, but we would urge all parents to consider what sort of message they are giving their children about the value that they place on education if they choose to take their children on holiday during term time.

Useful Links:

Fines for parents for taking children out of school: What you need to know

School Attendance Policy

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Many of our parents at our recent parents' evenings asked for information about the flashcards used in school to support our phonics sessions.   Please find below links to both sets of cards.

   

SET ONE CARDS. (Click the image) 

SET TWO AND THREE CARDS. (Click the image)

 


Positive Parking

We continue to be very grateful to all our parents that park and stride/cycle/walk to school, and to those that park safely and respectfully around the neighbouring roads.

We are aware that some people continue to park on the yellow zig-zag lines outside the school and the church car park. Rule 243 of the Highway Code states that road users must not park near a school entrance; for the safety of all the children at St Cuthbert Mayne, we would ask that all members of our community adhere to this rule and do not park on the yellow zig-zag lines.

We must also ensure that we are polite and respectful to local residents at all times.

Please show your children, by your actions, that positive and respectful parking is a way to show that you care about other pedestrians, neighbours and road users. Be a good role model!

For helpful information about road safety please visit: https://www.think.gov.uk/


Classlist

Classlist is the most effective way of staying touch with other parents. Please click this link in order to sign up.



Safeguarding

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility at St Cuthbert Mayne. Please see below for some useful links and resources for all families:

Family Lives – very useful parental information website, provides lots of links and resources - they also have a telephone support line for parents/carers. Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus)

Mental Health support – suitable for lots of families, especially at this time of year. Mental health support - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

NHS Talking Therapies – it may be helpful for any parents to be able to talk to someone and this is a self referral service Home Mind Matters Surrey - NHS Talking Therapies (mindmattersnhs.co.uk)

Family Conflict – SCC pages for parents. Our resources for reducing conflict between parents - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Your Sanctuary – Domestic Abuse Support Services. YS Home (yoursanctuary.org.uk)

Relate – resources for relationships –

Get Help | Relate

Find your online centre Relate

Drug and Alcohol Support Services

i-access Drug & Alcohol Service : Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (surreydrugandalcohol.com)

Catalyst – substance and mental health support

Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Service in Surrey (catalystsupport.org.uk)

Citizens Advice – another more general link but useful for newsletters at this time of year

Citizens Advice

Family Information Service – Families can search for services near to them

Family Information Service - Surrey County Council (surreycc.gov.uk)

Online Understanding your child guides – Free for all Surrey residents – use access code ACORN.

Online Learning (heiapply.com)

Our Safeguarding Team: Mr Hall (DSL), Miss Wilkin (DDSL), Mrs Chalstrey (DDSL)

As a team we are always here to support, to be a listening ear, and guide in anyway you feel appropriate. Do get in touch with any member of the team via phone 01483 274961 or email DSL@stcuthbert-mayne.surrey.sch.uk

You are not on your own and many individuals or families do come and ask. 


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Mary’s Meals would like to invite you to collect all your foreign currency* no matter how old or obscure.  Clear out your drawers and have a look under the sofa.  Currently, the charity feeds over 2.4 million young children one good meal every day in their place of education – by giving Mary’s Meals your foreign coins and notes, you can help feed the next hungry child.

Mary’s Meals feeds in over 18 countries.  Because of our low costs, we can do this for as little as £19.15 per child per year!  *We will also take UK coins/notes that aren’t legal tender

Donations can be left in the Cranleigh Parish Office, which is outside the SCM green school gates - double white patio doors - on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday mornings.   With thanks from Tracy in the parish office.

 


Our calendar for the term can be found here. 

Calendar

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR.
8:40am – 12:00pm
19
July
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
3:15pm – 8:50am
From 20 Jul until 02 Sep
20
July
INSET DAY - NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
3:15pm – 8:50am
02
September
INSET DAY - NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
3:15pm – 8:50am
03
September
FIRST DAY BACK FOR CHILDREN
3:15pm – 8:50am
04
September