Newsletters

Autumn Term - Issue 44

Dear Parents and Carers,  

We started the week off with our first Mass of the academic year on Monday. A big thank you to Year 6, Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Hasler for their hard work in preparing for the liturgy. Year 6 had prepared a beautiful song to sing as we gathered for Mass but unfortunately, as the internet was down, we couldn’t access the music. We will make sure Year 6 can share this with us soon, as the practice I saw was beautiful and very moving! 

It has been wonderful to see the Year 6 children take on their leadership roles with pride, particularly the enthusiasm of the Infant Helpers on the playground at lunchtimes. The younger children’s face light up when they see “the big children” coming to play with them too. This really is Sunday’s Gospel in action – Year 6 give up their playtime to look after the younger children, rather than seeing their own games as being more important, they volunteer to serve others.   

Mark’s Gospel on Sunday taught us a very important lesson:  the true measure of greatness is not in power, status, or wealth, but in humility and service to others. In our busy lives, it is easy to be tempted to measure ourselves by what we have or what we have achieved – rather than on the positive impact we have on the lives of others. Jesus shows us that the real greatness lies in serving others, especially the least among us, which is central to Catholic Social Teaching.  

 

An opportunity to serve others would be to get involved with The Friends. This morning the Friends held their AGM meeting and there was a very small group of parents and me in attendance. Whilst everyone understands that people’s lives are busy, the Friends provide a wonderful opportunity to serve others in the community and it has a benefit to all of the children. As I am sure you are aware, budgets in schools are tight and only cover the essentials. The funding the Friends raise for the school enables us to provide the “extras” for the children. The other important role of the Friends is to build a sense of community among the families through social events. The Friends are looking for new volunteers to help with events - many hands make light work! Please do complete this form to offer your service. If you could respond by Monday 7th October that will enable The Friends to move forward with confirming events for the year! If your employer can make a donation, sponsor an event or gift match donations, please also let us know via the form.  

God bless, 

Mrs. Amy O’Donovan 

Head of School 

 

 

Year 6 Parents 

Although your children are only a few weeks into year 6, it is time to apply for secondary school places! The Surrey deadline for Secondary School applications is the 31st October. Do make sure you have applied in time. Click here to go to Surrey’s Secondary School application page.  

 

Online Safety 

The school is looking to set up an Instagram account to be able to easily share with you learning and events taking place in school. Whilst we are planning this, it seems appropriate to share this week’s Wake Up Wednesday from National Online Safety with you as it focuses on Instagram.  

We will of course seek your consent for photographs of your children to be put on Instagram and we will ensure the necessary privacy and security settings are in place before the account is up and running.  

 

Your support 

One of the things we are working on in school is table manners and using cutlery correctly. It would be so helpful if you could practice this at home too, to help the children have more independence at mealtimes. In school we way “Stab your food with your fork and cut with your knife”.  

 

Crossing on Ewhurst Road 

Thank you to the parents from the school community who lobbied and petitioned for the pedestrian crossing on Ewhurst Road. This ensures that our community has a safe way of crossing, what can be, a very busy road. We can all help to keep our local area safe by ensuring as a school community we are not the ones creating the dangers – a number of parents on Friday spoke to me on the gate about their concerns about cars parking on the double yellow lines and causing traffic to back up.  

 

Toddler Group 

Anyone with pre-school children is very welcome to join the toddler group in the Parish Room after  school drop off on Friday mornings from 8.45 - 10.30am.  

 

Reception 2025 

We have just settled our Reception intake, but it is already time to think about 2025’s new intake! If your child is due to start school in September 2025 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, Head of School on the following dates:  

  • Wednesday 16th October 9.15am 

  • Wednesday 23rd October 9.15am 

  • Wednesday 6th November 9.15am and 6pm 

  • Wednesday 13th November 9.15am  

  • Wednesday 20th November 9.15am 

Numbers will be limited to 6 families each week to ensure that the children in classrooms are not overwhelmed. To book a place, please complete this form. 

 


CELEBRATION CERTIFICATES

Reception Class

Billy - For being a happy, respectful friend in class and for always being ready to learn. 

Annabel - For being a happy, respectful friend in class and for always being ready to learn. 

Year One

Lottie - for always showing 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' and being an excellent role model to others.

Nico - for always showing 'Ready, Respectful, Safe' and being an excellent role model to others.

Year Two

Ava Rose for an excellent effort and independent learning in maths.

Olaf for showing kindness and for showing excellent behaviour to a group of visitors.

Year Three

Adam for the kindness that you showed to a younger child as you patiently taught him how to kick a ball.

Evie for showing readiness in your learning as you participate more in our classroom learning discussions - it’s lovely to hear your voice and ideas!

Year Four

Teddy – for participating fully in his learning.

Suhani – for always showing a fantastic attitude to learning

Year Five

Daisy for working really hard on her poem The Magic Box.

William S for showing excellent perseverance and completing all his work to a high standard.

Year Six

Gigi - for showing kindness to her peers.

Bohdan - for creative ideas in our writing lesson.


Ms Robson is running cross country club again this year. The club is open to children in key stage 2, taking place on a Friday morning before school. The last session this term will be 6th December (weather permitting). The club will take place on Glebelands sports field, arrival time 8:00am for a warmup ( via the gate next to Christopher Robin Day Nursery), and our run will set off at 8:05am.  Parents are requested to stay and can also join in once the children have set off.  The club will run until 8:25am, with StCM children and parents leaving the site by 8:30am to ease congestion within Christopher Robin Day Nursery and the general school area.  Children who have taken part in the run, will be able to access the school early to get changed into their school uniform, if they have not got PE that day.  A change of shoes/trainers might be needed as we move forward into the winter months.

 Please could you let Ms. Robson know if your child will be participating and if you have any questions please ask.

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St Peter’s Main School Annual Open Evening

The annual Open Evening will take place on Thursday 17th October 2024 from 6pm to 8pm.  This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our staff and students, enjoy a tour of the school, watch demonstrations and listen to the Headteacher's talk.  Our Admissions Team and SEN Department will also be available to answer any specific questions you may have in terms of our provision and support. 

The Open Mornings will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th October 2024 from 9:05am and will conclude at approximately 10am.   On this occasion, there will be a short talk from the Headteacher and you will see the school in action via a tour.  

We welcome all prospective parents/carers to bring their child/children to these events.

No pre-booking is required. 

2024/2025 general tours for prospective families

Please note that there will be no general tours of the school after the October events and we are unable to offer any private tours. 


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. 


Calendar

Cross Country Club at Glebelands
8:00am – 8:30am
27
September
The Friends AGM in the Oak Room
8:50am – 9:20am
27
September
INSET DAY - NO CHILDREN IN SCHOOL
8:50am – 3:00pm
04
October
Cross Country Club at Glebelands
8:00am – 8:30am
11
October
Haslemere Museum visiting Year 3
8:40am
16
October
Open Morning for Reception 2025
9:15am – 10:15am
16
October
Cross Country Club at Glebelands
8:00am – 8:30am
18
October
KS2 Girls football tournament
12:45pm – 4:00pm
18
October
Open Morning Reception 2025
9:15am – 10:15am
23
October
Cross Country Club at Glebelands
8:00am – 8:30am
25
October