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Autumn Term - Issue 13

It's that time of year when lots of rehearsals and preparations are taking place. The Friends have been busy making arrangements for the Fair this Sunday. Thank you to all those of you that have been bringing in donations for hampers and all of the other work that has gone into making the Fair a fantastic occasion for both the school and parish community. We are surrounded by the sound of nativity songs and the choir practising their carols. At the time of writing we are eagerly awaiting the results of the Christmas Bauble Decorating Competition.

This week we were joined by Governors who meet with the School Council. We spent some time looking at the proposed Mission Statement. It was great to hear the children's suggestions; English teachers will be pleased to hear that they were particularly keen on getting some alliteration, while ensuring that we don't prioritise style over substance. Thank you to the parents who attended the Parent Forum this week and to those who emailed in their comments - we had a really interesting discussion about the Mission Statement. Of course it is not easy to reflect everybody's opinion in the final statement, but it is wonderful to have the opportunity to discuss what it is we are trying to achieve for the children in our school each day.

I hope to see many of you at the various events over the next two weeks - Fair, Carol Concert, Nativities. Please do come to the Fair this weekend (even if it rains), your support is so very much appreciated!

God bless,

Thomas Hall, Head of School


Liturgy

Advent is a time of preparation and being ready. Part of that preparation for Catholics involves some time of reflection and an examination of conscience ahead of the Christmas celebration. Thank you to Fr Alistair who visited the school this week in order to give children the opportunity for reconciliation.

God of love, you sent your Son Jesus into the world to show us how to live. Help us to be ready for when he comes again. Amen.


01 Dec 2023
Year 1 went back in time at Milestone Museum.
The children in Year 1 thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Milestones Museum of Living History yesterday.
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01 Dec 2023
Celebrating St. Cuthbert Mayne Feast Day!
What a fantastic day we have had today in school celebrating the feast of St Cuthbert Mayne.
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01 Dec 2023
A Wonderful visit to Wintershall.
What a wonderful morning the Year R and KS2 Faith Council children had at Wintershall on Tuesday.
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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/


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New Uniform Supplier.

M&S is our new uniform supplier.

We have requested M and S increase the size range.

Please check if you have any other child's uniform at home.

 


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Classlist

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


OPEN MORNINGS FOR RECEPTION CLASS SEPTEMBER 2024

WEDNESDAY 10TH JANUARY 10AM - 11AM

Please contact our school office to book a place on one of our tours.  

 


READY - RESPECTFUL - SAFE

This year children have been introduced to three important principles that we follow at St Cuthbert Mayne. Why not start to use the same language at home - we want all our children to be...


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Class    

Reception

St David's Class

Albie - for always being a polite member of the class and around the school.   Freddy S - for always showing respect in our daily prayers.

George - for working really hard in his phonics lessons, especially when forming his letters.

 

Year 1

St Andrew's Class

Olive for always being ready to learn, respectful and safe. 

Jack for being ready to learn and sharing his ideas with the class. 

Year 2

St Patrick's Class

Francesco for a super attitude to all his work as well as working hard in both English and maths.

Reuben for using so much expression in his voice while narrating for Year 2’s Nativity.

Year 3

St George's Class
Phoebe for being such an enthusiastic book reader– keep this up! Taylor for super effort in his learning this week - keep this up!

Year 4

St Bernadette's Class

William M for always contributing to class discussions and showing great enthusiasm in his learning.

Anayah for being so helpful and kind in the classroom this week.

Year 5

St Catherine's Class

Lauren - for showing kindness to her classmates and enthusiasm in her learning. Well done!

Bohdan - for putting lots of effort into his work and making links in his learning, especially in Reading. Well done!

Year 6

St Teresa's

Class  

Bethany for always aiming high and pushing yourself to achieve challenges.

Poppy N for always trying your best in your learning and being a positive role model for others. 

 

 


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. We are beginning to populate this - a slow process initially as we learn to navigate our new website!

Calendar

Christmas School Fair
All Day
10
December
CYE Assembly in school.
10:30am – 11:30am
12
December
EYFS and KS1 Nativity Performances to parents.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
13
December
Year 5/6 School Choir singing at Cranleigh Baptist Church.
7:00pm
13
December
Over 50's Festive Tea and Coffee morning.
10:00am – 11:30am
14
December
EYFS and KS1 nativity performance to parents
2:00pm – 3:00pm
14
December
Year 1 and Year 2 Wintershall Trip
8:40am – 3:45pm
19
December
KS2 Nativity performance to parents
2:00pm – 3:00pm
19
December
KS2 Nativity performance to parents
6:00pm – 7:00pm
19
December
Christmas School Lunch
12:00pm – 1:30pm
20
December


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ST NICOLAS CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

Friday: 12 noon-6pm

Saturday: 9am-6pm (Market 10am-3pm)

Sunday: 12noon-6pm (Christingle Service at 4pm)

Monday: 9am-5pm

 

Look out for St Cuthbert Mayne School's Christmas Tree, which has been inspired by many contemporary artists.   Thank you to Mrs Brading for building our tree.

Please remember to vote for our tree if you are visiting the Christmas Tree festival this weekend.

 

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