St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Dear Parents and Carers, Please see attached this week's newsletter, Wednesday Word and details on external holiday clubs. As a reminder, we have changed one of our Inset Days in September so children will return to school on Friday 5th September not Thursday 4th September as previously advertised.. Attached is the new calendar term dates for 2025 - 2026. The Book Nook have a selection of events that can be booked here: https://booknookuk.com/events/ LogoSports are offering a 10% discount on any PE kits ordered before July 31st using code: SUMMER10: https://www.logo-schoolwear.co.uk/product-category/stmarymagdalenscatholicprimarynurseryschool/ Please ensure your children are in on time all next week as the final week of school provides a celebration of their learning and achievements throughout the year. We will also be rewarding the class with the best overall attendance with some goodies! Have a lovely weekend SMM

Dear Parents and Carers, We would like to kindly remind you that glass containers or bottles are not permitted in school for health and safety reasons. Please ensure that any items your child brings in – such as water bottles, food containers, or packed lunch items – are made from plastic or another safe, shatterproof material. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us keep the school environment safe for all children. SMM

Dear Parents and Carers Please see attached this weeks newsletter, Wednesday Word and details on external holiday clubs over Summer. If your child receives Free School Meals then they may be eligible for HAF (Holiday Activities and Food). Please click on the below link to find out more and see what's available: https://eequ.org/brightonhovehaf SEND Short Breaks: Attached is the presentation from a recent Parent Carer Forum with details on SEND Short Breaks that are available to children with an EHCP. For more information click on the link below: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities/short-breaks/short-breaks-service-statement The School Nurse will be here at 2.30pm on Thursday 10th July if you would like to pop in and see her. REMINDER: We are excited for our annual school Summer Fair next Friday 4th July from 3pm - 5pm. We still need items for the tombola, so please bring these to the office by Wednesday latest. We need sweets, bottles, chocolates or toiletries. Have a lovely weekend Thanks SMM

Dear Parents and Carers, Please see attached this week's newsletter, Wednesday Word and details about external holiday clubs. Well done to Year 3 who have amassed 99.5% this week in their class attendance! Don't forget - the Summer Fair is on Friday 11th July and we really need items for the Tombola: Bottles / Chocolates / Sweets / Biscuits - please bring to the office by Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Thanks SMM

Dear Parents and Carers A reminder that on Wednesdays children can wear slippers as part of Well Being Wednesday. Slippers can be worn inside the school during Wednesdays but normal shoes must be worn at break, lunch and play times and when outside. Thanks SMM

Dear Parents and Carers, Just a reminder tomorrow is Sports Day at Withdean Stadium. We look forward to seeing you all at Withdean by 9.30am in PE Kit or house colours. Please remember to bring water bottles, sunscreen and hats if needed. Thanks SMM

Dear Parents and Carers, We are thrilled to have Off The Fence representative Zoe meeting all parents on Wednesday 4th June at 2.30pm to discuss the upcoming Culture Day. Off The Fence is a local Charity based in Brighton with the missions to eradicate social and spiritual poverty in Brighton & Hove. They engage with those who need us and bring hope and transformation across the City. https://www.offthefence.org.uk/ Please come along and join the conversations on how to make this day a huge success. Thanks SMM

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you to all the children and parents who signed up to join our parade! Our list is now full and officially closed. If you didn't get a chance to sign up, you’re still very welcome to come and cheer us on along the parade route — the more support, the better! We can’t wait to see you there! SMM

Dear Parents and Carers Please see attached this week's newsletters, Wednesday word information on external activities happening in the coming weeks. Exciting news! Applications for Junior Bake Off are now open! If your child is aged 9-15 and has a passion for baking or simply enjoys getting creative in the kitchen, this is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their skills on TV. Cost of Living: We all feel the impact of rising costs in our daily lives—from groceries to housing and everything in between. Understanding how the cost of living affects us can help us make informed financial decisions and better manage our budgets. There are some upcoming Cost of Living Workshops provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau. These programs specifically support women and need to be booked in advance - see attached poster for details. Attendance: Thank you to everyone that came along to our Parents Attendance meeting yesterday. We will be sending a separate PING soon about the meeting and what we are focusing on in the coming months World Book Day: Don't forget, we are celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 6th March by dressing up in our cosy pyjamas for story time or as a storybook character. Please reassure your children that they do not need to buy a new costume or any other item that represents a character. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks SMM