Welcome to our new St Mary's Weekly Newsletter!
Friends of St Mary's Need You!
Year 6 Diocesan Leavers' Mass in the Cathedral
On Wednesday 6th July, our year 6 children will be joining all year 6 children from the Wrexham Diocese Catholic primary schools for Mass in the cathedral. Bishop Peter will be celebrating the Mass in thanksgiving for our wonderful children, for all they have shared during their time in our school and for all they have to look forward to in the years ahead. It is wonderful that we are able to come together as a Catholic family once again after almost three years.
Our School First Holy Communion Mass
We have managed to change the date of our school First Holy Communion Mass from Wednesday 29th June to Monday 4th July as children who attend St Anne's parish are not making their First Holy Communion until Sunday 3rd July. We wish them all a wonderful day and keep them in our prayers.
As previously advised, all children who have made their First Holy Communion this year (or last year) may come to school dressed in their Holy Communion clothing on this day. Please bring school uniform to change into after the Mass so the children do not spoil their beautiful dresses/ clothing.
First Holy Communion children will have a little party with cake and a drink after Mass. A big thank you to the Friends for providing the cake which is being made by Mrs Courtney.
Classes for September 2022
Yesterday, all children had the opportunity to visit their new classes and meet their new teachers. Please see class organisation below, including just a few changes for next year.
FOUNDATION PHASE
Morning Nursery Puffins- Mrs Myers, Miss Williams, Mrs Hack
Morning Nursery/ Reception Penguins- Mrs Jones, Mrs Davies
Morning Nursery /Reception Parrots- Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Williams
Afternoon Reception Parrots- Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Williams, Mrs Davies
Year 1 Wrens- Mrs Astbury, Mrs Talkowska, Miss Darbyshire
Years 1/2 Robins- Miss Davies, Mrs Wright (maternity leave from Sept- TA to be appointed), Mrs Hayward/Mrs James
Year 2 Owls- Mrs Roberts, Miss Green
KEY STAGE 2
Year 3 Clywedog- Mrs Binnersley (maternity leave) -awaiting replacement teacher appointment
Year 3/4-Conwy- Mrs Edwards (Mon & Tues)/ Mrs Worsnip (Weds-Fri)
Year 4- Alyn- Miss Gillett
Mrs Trawally & Mrs Hack Year 3/4 TAs
Year 5 Dovey- Mrs Sinclair
Year 5 Gwenfro- Mrs Robertson
Year 6 Gwaun- Mr O'Toole
Year 6 Dyfrdwy- Mrs Hall
Year 5/6 TA- Miss O'Connell
Additional Learning Needs/ Intervention Team
Mrs Williams (Additional Needs Coordinator and Teacher ALNCo)
Mrs Keighley- Teaching Assistant to ALNCO
Mrs Hough- Intervention TA
Mrs Wallice- Supply Intervention TA
Year 6 School Journey to Cardiff 8th-11th July
We are all so excited to be going to Cardiff with our year 6 children next Friday. It has been 3 years since we last took children on school journey and it has been so wonderful to be able to plan to go once again.
We will be leaving school by 8am on Friday and returning back to school at approximately 5-6pm on Monday 11th. Please all arrive by 7:30.
We have an action packed itinerary of activities to include a visit to Big Pit, speedboat rides, a tour of the Principality stadium, swimming, bowling, a trip to Barry Island beach and the Royal Mint and a meal out in Pizza Express! What a fabulous trip! Fingers crossed that the sun will shine for us!
We will be posting photos of our fun-filled time on our social media platforms. Please do keep a look out and like/ share our posts! Diolch.
NOTE TO Y6 PARENTS- We have been informed today that children now need to bring a sleeping bag for the trip. Please let us know if you do not have one so we can see if we can arrange any spares. Many thanks
Advance Notices
Year 6 Leavers' End of Term Mass
Parents of children in Year 6 are invited to attend the Year 6 Leavers' Mass in St Mary's cathedral on Friday 15th July at 10am. Further information to follow nearer the time.
Y6 Leavers' Beach Party
Thursday 14th July
5pm-7pm in school
Further information to follow
***Special Occasion*** ***Diary Marker***
Invitation to the Induction Ceremony of Fr Nicholas Enzama as the Parish Priest of St Mary's Cathedral
All families are invited to attend the ceremony on Friday 15th July at 6pm in the Cathedral. Father would like as many children as possible to attend and has asked that we sing one of our favourite hyms during the ceremony- 'Jesus you can use my hands.' We hope that many families will be able to attend in support of Fr Nicholas. Diolch yn fawr. Further information to follow.
Year 4 visited the cathedral and museum this week, Robins made Jurassic Park and had fun making Supertatos on transition morning, Wrens made scale models of dinosaurs, Reception exploring the Beebots and Year 5 visit to Erddid for the Children's Charter. What a week!
What a lot of fun we have had!
School Dinner orders
Please ensure that school dinners are pre-ordered at home. Teachers should not be ordering meals in school, as previously advised by WCBC. Thank you
Dosbarth Alyn's Assembly today
Today, we watched Alyn's amazing musical assembly performance. They were absolutely incredible and got the whole hall smiling, clapping and moving in time to the music! Da iawn pawb.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming our class families to watch the assembly during the afternoon at 2:15.
Dosbarth Taff Assembly- NEXT WEEK -Friday 8th July
Please contact Mrs Edwards via Seesaw to book your seat for the assembly
Look who has good news to share this week!
Early Years-Franek is getting a dog, George's daddy has downloaded his favourite Batman game, Lily is going on holiday, Nazif is going on a train tomorrow, Tommy's dad is in a crane magazine, Williams Nana and Grandad have come for a sleepover and Blossom and Tiara are going to gymnastics. Evelyn and Blossom had fun in dancing.
Years 1 & 2-Andy is now a yellow belt in MMA, Joia is starting swimming lessons, Pati and Bianca are going on a horse this weekend for the first time and Sandy is going on a horse for the second time this weekend. Mohith has a new baby cousin, Dillan's dog is starting training lessons and Ricky is moving house tomorrow. Abigail has a new bunny called Bobby, Szymon has had a football trophy, Ashley is getting new glasses, Dylan G scored 2 goals against Llay and Liliana is going to move house. Scarlett has ballet with her friend Sophie, Saoirse has been enjoying yoga before bed to help her relax and George W has started Beavers. Scarlett and Sopie had fun at ballet and tap dancing.
Years 3 & 4 - Diego has moved up to 2nd belt in MMAMatthew's football team came 2nd in a tournament, Gabriel and Max's team came 1st in a tournament, Izzy passed Wave 5 and is making her First Holy Communion this weekend. Sophia and Evelyn are going bowling with netball, Ben has mastered backstroke at swimming.
Years 5 & 6- Alice visited her poorly grandmother in France recently, Maja is taking part in a swimming competition in Holywell at the weekend/ Seren and Natasha are both in a Matilda show on Sunday and Mauro is going to Sao Tome very soon. Nikodem won football games, Jasmine is performing in 4 dance shows at the weekend and Pedro is moving house on Friday. Mia passed Wave 7 and Freya's sister is graduating.
Super School Trips
Today our Years 1 & 2 children are visiting Liverpool World Museum. Next week on Tuesday 5th July our Reception children are visiting Park Hall Farm and Year 3 are visiting Liverpool World Museum. It is great to be able to extend our learning experiences beyond our school site once again!
Please note:- The new summer term starts on Friday 2nd September2022
Local Support for Families
At this difficult time of austerity, please see some information about local services that are available to provide support to families in need.
Please contact school if you find yourself in a difficult situation and need some help/ support to signpost you to an appropriate service. Your requests will be handled in confidence and with sensitivity. Diolch. Mrs Acton.
If you need help from our foodbank there are a few simple steps to follow. THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS TO GET A FOODBANK VOUCHER.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis. Agencies we work with include: Citizens Advice, housing support officers, children’s centres, health visitors, social services and some local charities.
1. GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
If you call or email our foodbank we can talk through your situation and put you in touch with a relevant local agency.
2. ARRANGE A VISIT TO THE REFERRAL AGENCY.
They will discuss your situation and supply you with a foodbank voucher where appropriate.
If you can’t afford food, you can call 0808 2082138 (freephone) to speak to a trained and independent Citizens Advice agent (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm). Please note this number is for people who do not have enough money for food – if you are a local organisation or charity that works with people who might need the food bank, please contact us directly.
Alternatively, please call 0300 330 1178 to speak to Wrexham’s Citizen’s Advice Bureau, who will be able to issue you with a food bank voucher if necessary.
3. BRING YOUR FOODBANK VOUCHER TO YOUR NEAREST FOODBANK CENTRE.
You can find a list of our local centres and opening times here. When you arrive, we’ll welcome you with a warm drink and our trained volunteers will chat with you about your situation. We’ll also discuss any dietary needs you may have and exchange your foodbank voucher for a parcel of three days of emergency food. We’ll also help to support you in any other ways that we can. Most of our foodbank centres offer a cafe style environment and our aim is to provide non-judgemental support at the point of crisis.
If you have any further questions our FAQ’s page may help, or feel free to give us a call.
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Please get in touch by emailing:- info@yellowandblue.org
Pupil Development Grant
The Welsh Government funded Pupil Development Grant is available to help towards the costs of a child’s school uniform and equipment, for those on a low income. Any child eligible for free school meals in the year groups listed below are eligible. However, those receiving free school meals due to transitional protection arrangement would not be eligible.
Depending on the school year your child will be entering in September 2021 you could receive a grant of £125 or £200. Link
Anyone eligible for free school meals and in the following year groups will qualify for the grant: Entering reception class in primary school, Entering school years 1 to 11, In a special school, special needs resource base or pupil referral unit and are aged 4 to 15.For any looked after children of compulsory school age who are not receiving free school meals, please email uniformgrant@wrexham.gov.uk for an application form.
Welsh Courses for Parents
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer in school?
Here at St Mary’s we are very keen to involve parents, grandparents and family members in the life of the school. We are always looking for volunteers to help out a wide range of activities such as school trips and walking the children to sporting events. We are also very happy to invite volunteers to share special skills, interests or experiences to enhance the children’s opportunities or provision e.g. gardening, sewing, sharing job skills/ experiences etc.
If you would like to be involved in any volunteer work for the school, please click on the link and complete and return the forms attached.https://stmarys-wxm.co.uk/about-us/forms/volunteer-form-2/
Please note:- All volunteers will be subject to DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance. Thank you
Many thanks.
Welsh Government Announcement
Physical punishment of children is now illegal in Wales. Children have the same protection from assault as adults. This is to protect children and their rights. To find out more visit: http://gov.wales/EndPhysicalPunishment
Support the Friends of St Mary’s
to raise much needed funds for the benefit of all our children Friends of St. Mary’s School are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 4,000 shops and sites will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself!
These donations really mount up and make a BIG difference to us, so we’d really appreciate it if you could take a moment to sign up and support us. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment.
Do it today- Sign up by clicking on the link below
Please encourage your family and friends to do the same.
Keeping everyone safe- Covid 19
Local Authority advice remains that all children and staff who are displaying symptoms of illness or testing positive on an LFT or PCR test should not come to school and continue to isolate.
In addition to the 3 classic symptoms of a cough, high temperature and loss of taste or smell, we are noticing that many children who are testing positive are also displaying some of the following symptoms :- vomiting, headaches, runny nose, sore throat (symptoms similar to the common cold)
Thank you for your support and understanding.
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