Dear Parents and Carers,
What a difference the sunny weather has made this week! It has been so good to see the children enjoying the sunshine at break times and in PE. The mornings do still have a little nip in the air – when we had a fire alarm practice this morning there were a few cold children in shorts!
Cranleigh Fire Station welcomed St. David’s Class on Tuesday morning. The children learnt all about how to keep safe in the event of a fire. They also saw all the clothes that fire fighters wear to keep them protected. Then the children had the chance to find out about all the equipment on a fire engine. They all sat in the engine and finally had a go at shooting the water out of the hose which was very exciting. The children all had a great time, learnt a lot about fire safety and behaved impeccably. A big thank you to our parent helpers.
The school hall was filled with budding scientists sharing their learning on Tuesday afternoon! The range of topics the children chose to cover was impressive, as was how articulate the children were in explaining their experiments or research. Well done to every single child who took part. It was lovely to welcome parents and families at the end of the day to see the fantastic learning that took place. Our Key Stage 2 winner and runners up will attend the Xavier Science Fair next Tuesday with the other primary schools from our Xavier family.
KS1 Winner: Darcie
KS1 Runners Up: Jessica and Darius
KS2 Winner: Millie
KS2 Runners Up: Edith, Drake, Olivia & Beatrix, Harrison & Finn, Suhani, Poppy & Isla
Mrs. Scarisbrick and I were blown away by the entries for the Art competition. Please see the message further on from Mrs. Scarisbrick.
Last week, you will have received a letter about the St Cuthbert Mayne School Development Fund. We are aiming to raise money to relocate and update the library, as well as repair the soft-flooring areas of the playgrounds. These two projects are not possible within our current school budget, and they will benefit both our current pupils and future intakes. If you are able to, please do sign up to make a regular contribution by clicking on the button with the school logo on our website.
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God Bless,
Mrs. Amy O’Donovan
Headteacher
Collective Worship
“Lord, help us to see.”
Last Sunday’s Gospel told the powerful story of Jesus healing a man who had been blind from birth. At first, people around him struggle to believe what has happened. Some question whether the miracle is real; others try to find someone to blame for the man’s blindness. Even the religious leaders become upset because Jesus healed him on the Sabbath.
But the man who was healed stands firm. He may not have all the answers, but he knows one thing with absolute certainty:
“I was blind, and now I see.” And in the end, he recognises Jesus as Lord.
What this means for us as families
This Gospel invites all of us—children and adults—to think about the difference between simply looking and truly seeing. Jesus helps us see the world with eyes of faith, kindness, and hope. Sometimes we can get used to noticing faults, problems, or differences. Jesus invites us to try again, to see people as God sees them.
A few thoughts to share at home
Seeing with compassion: Like Jesus, we’re called to notice those who are left out, overlooked, or struggling—and to respond with gentleness.
Seeing God at work: God’s presence can shine through everyday acts of love in our homes, classrooms, and playgrounds. When we choose patience, forgiveness, or honesty, our faith becomes visible.
Seeing beyond appearances: The people in the Gospel judged quickly, but Jesus looked deeper. As a family, we can talk about how we might see others with fairness, understanding, and kindness.
A simple prayer for the week
Lord Jesus, open our eyes to see your goodness around us.
Help us notice the needs of others and choose kindness every day.
May we see as you see, and love as you love.
Amen.
Staffing
At the end of term, we say a big thank you and goodbye to Mrs. Armstrong, who is moving on to a promoted post as Deputy Head. Mrs. Newman will be teaching Year 4 for the summer term, alongside Mrs. Newland.
Miss Ems, one of our Learning Support Assistants, is also leaving next Friday to go travelling before starting university. We wish her safe and exciting travels.
Just after Easter, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Dunk, who has worked at St Cuthbert Mayne since 2001! We thank her for the many years she has dedicated to the school and wish her all the very best in her new ventures.
Art Competition – Mrs. Scarisbrick
We have been truly amazed by the outstanding talent and creativity showcased in every portrait submitted to our Art Project. Each piece reflected remarkable effort and individuality, making the exhibition a real celebration of our students’ artistic abilities.
A heartfelt thank you goes to all the children who contributed their artwork, as well as to parents and carers for their continued support and encouragement. It has been an absolute pleasure to spend time appreciating each portrait.
However, the exceptional quality and number of entries made selecting a single winner incredibly challenging.
In collaboration with Cranleigh Arts Society, we are delighted to announce that the winning piece of work will be proudly displayed at Cranleigh Arts Centre for a month.
The winning artist is: George S (Year 5) ‘My Mother the Gardener’
Our runners up are:
Nico (Year 2) ‘My Dog’
Arthur (Reception) ‘My Grandpa’
Bella (Reception) ‘My Aunts’
Eli (Year 6) ‘Self Portrait’
Joseph (Year 3) ‘My brother’
Juliette (Year 4) ‘My grandma’s cat Marmalade’
Isabella (Year 4) ‘Self portrait, me holding my Lego’
Imogen (Year 5) ‘Self portrait’.
I look forward to sharing all of the wonderful artwork with you and warmly invite you to attend our St Cuthbert Mayne Art Exhibition, which will take place during the Summer Term (date to be confirmed).
Thank you once again for your incredible enthusiasm and outstanding talent—we are so proud of you all!
A request
If you are having a spring clean and find any old World Book Day costumes or fancy-dress outfits that your child has now grown out of, we gratefully accept any donations for the children to use at lunchtimes! The ones we have look well-loved and tatty!
Online safety: #Wake Up Wednesday
Violent clips, online ‘wars’, and shock-value challenges can spread rapidly across social media feeds – often appearing in front of young people who weren’t actively looking for them. This guide explains how algorithms, messaging groups and viral trends can expose children to real-world violence online, sometimes normalising harmful behaviour or encouraging risky offline actions.
It also highlights the emotional, social and legal risks linked to engaging with violent content. From anxiety and community fear to the dangers of sharing or promoting violent posts, the guide offers practical advice for parents and educators on discussing online safety, understanding the law, and helping young people respond positively and responsibly.
Online safety: #Wake Up Wednesday
Violent clips, online ‘wars’, and shock-value challenges can spread rapidly across social media feeds – often appearing in front of young people who weren’t actively looking for them. This guide explains how algorithms, messaging groups and viral trends can expose children to real-world violence online, sometimes normalising harmful behaviour or encouraging risky offline actions.
It also highlights the emotional, social and legal risks linked to engaging with violent content. From anxiety and community fear to the dangers of sharing or promoting violent posts, the guide offers practical advice for parents and educators on discussing online safety, understanding the law, and helping young people respond positively and responsibly.
Parking and the zig-zag lines
A number of parents have spoken to me recently regarding the parking attendant giving out tickets on yellow zig zag lines that are no longer accurate. I have contacted Surrey County Council, asking them to review the zigzag lines and remove the redundant ones. However, the parking attendant’s view is that as a driver, if there are zig-zag lines, you should follow the Highway Code and not park on them.
Travel Survey
Our school are once again assisting Surrey County Council’s Safer Travel Team to undertake research with parents on pupils’ types of travel to and from school. The objective of the research is to develop a better understanding of the different types of travel used, and to ascertain if this is changing over time. The Safer Travel Team’s goal is to assist schools to continue to encourage safer and more active ways of travelling to school.
Please could I ask that you take the time to complete the survey using the link below. The deadline for completion of the survey is 12th April 2026 and the survey should be completed for each child that attends our school.
Annual Primary School Travel Survey (public URL): https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Primary-STS-2026
As a thank you for taking the time to help them, The Safer Travel team will donate £25 for every 100 surveys completed* to your choice of the following two charities;
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Thank you for continuing to support our school to improve pupils' journeys to school.
Uniform reminders
