Compassion

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House Points

This year, children will continue to earn House Points to fill their house team's bucket. Each week, the house with the most points will be awarded four points, the second place will receive three points, and so on. At the end of each term, the winning house will enjoy a non-uniform day as a special reward for their efforts.

Above and Beyond

Attendance Class of the Week...

Congratulations to all of the children that have achieved their 50 day streak on Doodle Learning. Streaks are built on each app - Doodle English, Doodle Maths, Doodle Times tables and Doodle Spell. Research highlights that little and often supports children to make the most progress. 

Year 2’s Exciting Adventure to the Golden Hinde! 

Year 2 children had a fantastic trip to the Golden Hinde, stepping back in time to explore life aboard this iconic ship! The children were captivated by the rich history on display. The excitement didn’t stop there - many of them found the train ride just as thrilling as the ship itself! Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and excellent behaviour throughout the trip made us incredibly proud.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this adventure possible! 

🎄✨ Getting Festive with FoSMS✨🎄

The past couple of weeks have been full of sparkle and cheer, thanks to two brilliant events organized by FoSMS!  

First up was the Wreath Night, a fabulous evening of creativity and festive fun. A huge thank you to Lucy for hosting and making the event such a success - we’re sure lots of homes are now looking extra merry! 

Last weekend, St Mary’s was truly shining with festive cheer at our Christmas Fair! It was fantastic to see so many of you enjoying the stalls, getting creative with face painting, and, of course, visiting Santa in his magical grotto! A special thank you to our amazing KS1 singers, school choir, and the cast of Matilda for spreading Christmas joy with their wonderful performances. Your talent lit up the day! Thank you to everyone who came along, supported the event, and helped make it such a memorable day. Together, we’ve celebrated our school community and the joy of the season.

A massive thank you to our wonderful FoSMS for all their hard work, time, and effort in organizing such fabulous events. Your dedication makes all the difference, and we are so grateful for everything you do to support our school community! ❤️

Wreath Night

Christmas Fair

Last week the School Council and Eco Council had the pleasure of meeting the designers of the new playground for the Aquadrome via Zoom.  Both councils were involved during the initial planning phase.  We will be continuing to keep in touch and look forward to going down to have a look whilst it is being created.

Choir at Rickmansworth Winter Fair

Oh Yes, We Are! Off to the Pantomime We Go!

We’re bursting with excitement for our trip to Watersmeet on Thursday to see 'Jack and the Beanstalk'!  But that’s not all - this performance will be extra special because two of our very own stars, Issy and Anna, are part of the show! 

Anna and Issy have been dazzling audiences with their performances, and now we get to see them in action - what a treat! A huge “Well done!” to both for their hard work and dedication to the performing arts.  

We can’t wait to cheer you on, Issy and Anna!

A Heartfelt Thank You from St. Mary’s Africa! 

We are so grateful to all of you who have supported the children at St Mary’s Africa, as well as the street children who benefit directly from the generous donations sent by St Mary’s Rickmansworth. These donations make a real difference in their lives, and we couldn’t do it without your kindness.

A special thank you goes to our very own Mrs McLeod, who spends countless hours sorting and preparing donations for transport. Her dedication to this cause is truly appreciated, and on behalf of the children, we are deeply indebted to her for all her hard work. We have received a donations list from our Coordinator, Jaffa which is below.

If you’re able to contribute, please bring your donations to the school office (if wet) or under the cross (if dry) over the next couple of weeks. Here’s the list of items needed:

🧥 All clothing – adults, children, and baby clothes

👡 Sandals, sliders, flip flops (no school shoes this time)

🛏️ Linen – sheets and duvet covers

📚 Books (no adult books, please – the children were so grateful but didn’t get enough to give each child one!)

🧸 Toys

✏️ Stationery

🧳 Suitcases, sports bags, backpacks, handbags (suitcases are used to transport clothing)

🍽️ Crockery and cutlery

🚲 Bicycles and scooters

Your generosity means the world to these children, and we thank you for your continued support. Together, we are making a real impact!  

Celebrating Miles' Swimming Success

Flipping into Festive Fun!

St Mary’s Highlights: Don’t Miss a Moment!

Stay connected and dive into the excitement at St Mary’s! Our social media pages are buzzing with all the amazing activities our children have been involved in over the past couple of weeks. From vibrant class projects and special assemblies to heartwarming community events, there’s so much to see and celebrate!

Click on our social media links to catch up on all the fun, unforgettable moments, and proud achievements. Don’t miss out—follow us and be part of the joy that makes our school community shine!

Attendance at school is the foundation of a child's future success and happiness. Over the coming weeks, we will be focusing on a letter from the alphabet in each newsletter to highlight the importance of regular attendance, along with helpful advice for parents and carers. In this newsletter, we are reviewing the A to Z of Attendance so far, emphasising how each aspect contributes to your child’s overall well-being and progress in school.

R is for Right -  Every child has the legal right to receive a fulltime education, and it is a parentresponsibility to ensure they attend school regularly. By attending school, children are given te opportunity to flourish academically, socially and emotionally, setthe foundation for a bright future.

🎄✨ Getting Festive: Christmas Tree Creations!  ✨🎄

We have been busy creating beautiful Christmas decorations for our school’s tree, which is being showcased at St Mary’s Church during their annual Christmas Tree Festival.