Advent Day – Friday 25th November

We would love for you to come in on Advent Day on Friday 25th November and spend some time in your child’s class. They will be getting creative and expressing their thoughts on how they will be patient as we wait. We invite you to come in through the office door – you will need to sign in – from 9.15am. We will have an ‘open’ school until 10.15am. Please do come and join us, it will give some of you the chance to actually see your child’s class for the first time!

Change of Date – Class Masses

Father Arul has asked to move our regular class Masses to a Thursday going forward.
(The Whole School Mass will now take place on MONDAY 28th November).
Unless otherwise stated, Masses are at 09:15 at the church and all are welcome.
Please see revised days below and also on our Calendar.

10th November Year 6
17th November St Albert the Great | Year 4
24th November St Cecilia | Year 5
28th November 1st week of Advent | Whole School (Monday)
8th December 2nd week of Advent | Year 6
15th December 3rd week of Advent | Year 3

There is also a Key Stage 2 Carol Concert in church at 6pm on December 14th

🎖️ POPPIES IN THE PLAYGROUND

Poppies will be on sale in the playground at break times from November 7th, so please bring your pennies.

We have a lovely selection of child-friendly items (not a pin in sight!) including Slap Bands, Wristbands, Reflectors and Zip Pulls with suggested donations from 50p – £2 per item.

For the grown-ups, there’s a selection of gifts and accessories at the official shop: https://www.poppyshop.org.uk/

FOSM Update

Friends of St Mary’s

After their September committee meeting, FOSM have lots of fun things lined up:

Upcoming Events:

Welcome Meeting – Monday 10th October starting at 7:30pm
Please do come along to the Welcome Meeting for a chance to meet others over a glass of wine, have your say and get involved in the school’s social and fundraising events. Everyone welcome!
Disco – Friday 21st October 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Xmas Jumper Sale – Friday 25th November
Christmas lights switch on – Sunday 27th November
Festive Wreathmaking Workshop – Monday 5th December (SOLD OUT) and Monday 12th December

FOSM are also planning the return of our much-loved ‘Breakfast with Santa’ – Saturday morning fun for children and adults with bacon sandwiches, hot drinks and of course a visit from the man in red himself. The team will also be organising for your children to make Homemade Christmas Cards. The run up to Christmas is always a busy time for FOSM; if you can give time or expertise to help them make this special time even more special for our children, please message your Class Rep.
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