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Summer Term - Issue 38

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Well there’s certainly no shortage of content with which to fill the column inches of this week’s newsletter, we have been – BUSY! Our week began with a wonderful concert from our KS2 Choir. Mr Ellson led our young singers through a repertoire of folk tunes and hymns, as well as some contemporary numbers. There are so many benefits to singing – it exercises the brain and can be particularly beneficial to improving breathing, posture and muscle tension. Not to mention positive impact on happiness and wellbeing. Mr Ellson is the Choral Director for the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton and we have thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm and energy that he has brought to our KS2 Music curriculum this year. This initiative has been funded by the National Schools Singing Programme this academic year and while they will continue to subsidise it next year, I am delighted to report that the Governors will pick up the rest of the bill. So please do consider signing your child up for the School Choir next September – it runs on a Monday straight after school and is completely free of charge. 

Once again eyes were on the weather forecast on Monday evening ahead of our District Sports competition at Charterhouse. The event went ahead despite the persistent drizzle and our children really did themselves proud in the miserable conditions. Who knows whether the odd raindrop on the scorers’ sheets might have impacted the result, but what we do know is that there was very little separating the top four schools. Well done to all involved, and thank you to parents who came to support. 

Reception enjoyed a wonderful day at Sayers Croft this week, all decked out in wellies and waterproofs. Meanwhile, it was third time lucky for our KS2 Sports Day – we finally managed to get over to Glebelands and enjoyed perfect conditions for the children to pit themselves against one another on the track and field. 

On Tuesday the Year 6 children who have been completing their Faith in Action Award led a whole school assembly explaining to the children about what they have been doing as part of the award. I know that they have been working really hard towards this, and it was wonderful to hear them speak to the rest of the school about their experience.  

Thank you to the Friends once again for organising a Mufti Day to raise money for the Bee-lieve Foundation and running discos this afternoon. Mrs Ritchie has done a tremendous job with the team over the last two years – as a school community we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort that goes into organising fun events that raise valuable funds for our school. The Friends are very keen to recruit new volunteers for the next academic year. Parents can join the core team or put their hands up for 1-2 specific things that will best suit their schedule. Please contact The Friends by 18 July if you are able to volunteer - thefriendsscm@gmail.com. See further details in this newsletter about what is involved. 

Next week there is lots for the children to look forward to:  

  • Year 6 will be putting on their production of An Inspector Calls 

  • Year 6 head to Wintershall on Tuesday for their Leavers’ day of reflection 

  • Leavers’ Mass at 1.30pm on Wednesday in the church – all welcome 

  • St Cuthbert Mayne’s Got Talent – Thursday afternoon 

I daresay there might be a few sleepy heads on Monday morning – watching the first half and then nodding off to the radio commentary has worked well for us in the past. Admittedly, that might be a hard sell this Sunday evening! 

Mr Thomas Hall

Head of School  


Liturgy

Unfortunately rejection is a fact of life – job interviews, team selection and maybe even marriage proposals. Jesus was no stranger to rejection – he was a controversial figure in his time, but was undeterred by the negative press that he received. Not only do our children need to learn how to cope with the minor rejections and setbacks that they will inevitably face, it is incumbent on us as parents and educators to encourage that inclusivity was Jesus’ maxim. 

God in all things, help us to recognise your Son Jesus in all people – those we know well and those who we will never meet but who are part of our global family. Amen.  


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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WEEKLY CELEBRATION CERTIFICATES.

 

Reception - St David's Class

The whole of Year R on their school trip to Sayers Croft this week. Lots of the children worked hard to show our school values of 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' which is sometimes very hard to do when you are out and about.

Year 1 - Andrew's Class

Evie for being a fantastic partner, taking turns and listening to others respectfully. 

Joseph for always being ready to learn and contributing his ideas to our class discussions.

Year 2 - St. Patrick's Class

Adam for his amazing writing and hard work in maths. 

Bea for her reading especially to the class in Master Readers.

Year 3 - St George's Class

Lexie for always being ready, respectful and safe.

Maya for always being ready, respectful and safe.

Year 4 - St Bernadette's Class

Theo – for his amazing independent writing this week!

William S – for always putting 100% effort into his work, especially his writing this week.

Year 5 - St Catherine's Class

Igor - for showing determination and being a great teammate at Sports Day. Well done!

Tallulah - for showing determination and being a great teammate at Sports Day. Well done!

Year 6 - St Teresa's Class

Taylor for your enthusiasm for writing this week.

Clara for always showing respect, kindness and responsibility.

 


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

KS2 Cricket
All Day
12
July
Mufti Day
All Day
12
July
Summer Disco
4:00pm – 6:00pm
12
July
Year 6 production.
2:00pm – 3:00am
15
July
Year 6 production.
6:00pm – 7:00pm
15
July
Year 2 visiting Witting.
8:15am – 3:45pm
16
July
Year 6 Leavers Day at Wintershall
9:00am – 3:00pm
16
July
Leaver's Mass
1:30pm – 2:30pm
17
July
SCM's Got Talent
1:30pm – 3:00pm
18
July
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR.
8:40am – 12:00pm
19
July