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Whole School Enrichment

The entire school enthusiastically participated in our Outdoor Enrichment activities last week. From Reception crafting bird feeding chains to Year Six designing enchanting fairy gardens, each child contributed to our Secret Garden. Explore the captivating moments captured in the photographs below.

Showcase and Celebration Event

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Showcase & Celebration event on Thursday. It was a fantastic to have so many of you join us. We value your insights and would appreciate your feedback on what you gathered from the event regarding your child's learning.

Please use this link the give us some feedback.

Year 4 Shines Bright: A Spectacular Performance at the Dance Festival!

Year 3 Explores Stonehenge!

Beginning with in-depth research, Year Three delved into the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, unraveling its historical significance and cultural context. Armed with newfound knowledge, they transitioned into a creative phase where they crafted their own Stonehenge replicas from clay. This tactile activity not only honed their fine motor skills but also provided a tangible connection to the ancient monument.

To bring a touch of magic to their exploration, the students engaged in capturing the essence of Stonehenge through sunset pictures, allowing our budding artists to experiment with colours.

The week, culminated with a comparison debate of Ancient Egypt and Stone Age Britain. The Year Three's collectively decided that the Egyptians were the superior builders!

Miss Devlin Gears Up for the London Marathon with Another Half Marathon Achievement

Year One: Hertfordshire Zoo

Exciting adventures unfolded last week as our Year One children embarked on a visit to Hertfordshire Zoo. The visit marked the culmination of their Science exploration, focusing on comparing the differences and similarities between animals. Year One delved into the captivating world of animal classification, showcasing their knowledge in naming animals as carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.

The trip not only provided a hands-on experience but also enriched their understanding of the animal kingdom. Engaging activities and close encounters with various species allowed the students to witness firsthand the wonders of the natural world.

🌟 Club of the Week: Karate! 🌟

This week we are spotlighting our new Karate Club. Launched just this term, the club has quickly become a dynamic hub of activity for our children. Our enthusiastic participants are immersed in the foundational aspects of karate, mastering the basic movements and stances that lay the groundwork for their martial arts journey. Under the guidance of Steve, the children are not only building physical strength and coordination but also cultivating discipline and focus through the key areas - character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self control. 

2024 - 2025 Term Dates

Attendance at school is key to a child's future success and happiness. Over the coming weeks, we will be taking a letter from the alphabet, in turn, in order to highlight the importance of being at school and advice for parents and carers.

B is for Being Present - Each day at school offers valuable learning experiences. By being present, your child can benefit from a structured curriculum, diverse subjects, and various extracurricular activities that contribute to their overall development. By being present in class helps them stay on track with lessons, and educational milestones. By being present ensures that your child is ready and prepared to absorb new knowledge.

Formal Opening of the Secret Garden

Join us for the grand opening of the Secret Garden for parents after school on Wednesday, 28th February. The Eco Council will provide an introduction to each session, and Year Six will be on hand to serve drinks. Please check the schedule below:

3:30 - 3:45: Reception, Years 1 & 2 

3:45 - 4:00: Years 3 & 4

4:00 - 4:15: Years 5 & 6 

Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Year 5 Mini Police Programme

We are excited that our Year 5's will be completing a seven week Mini Policing course starting on 5th March. The course aims are to:

• create a fun and interactive volunteering opportunity

• enable young people to have a confident voice and an enjoyable experience associated with policing

• present an agreed focus to the whole school

• community problem solving through youth and wider stakeholder participation

• develop self esteem and confidence

• encourage responsibility and consideration of others

• support the principles of British values within education

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Stay tuned for weekly updates in the newsletter to track their progress in the project.

Reading in School

Please keep Wednesday 13th March - 09:00 - 10:00 free to find out why reading fluency is an important aspect for all children to master.

Reading is at the core of our curriculum, and to further support the reading experience, we are actively working on having more adults in school to listen to our children read. To facilitate this, we require children to have their reading book and reading record in their bags daily. While book changes will continue as before, this ensures flexibility for adults to hear children read in school. 

If you have any spare time to listen to our children reading, we would love to hear from you.  Please email Mrs Palmer to let us know your availability.

Community News

We would love to hear and share news regarding the activities and accomplishments of our children outside of the school environment, as well as updates on noteworthy contributions or events within our parent body and the broader local community.

Please submit all relevant information to Mrs Palmer at admin@stmarys698.herts.sch.uk. Your contributions will not only serve to highlight the diverse talents within our community but will also contribute to the collective narrative that shapes the identity of St Mary's.

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