Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Glossop

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Packed full of new photos, here is the 50th edition of our e-newsletter -

Sway Issue 50 Friday, 26th May 2023

Congratulations to the children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion yesterday!
You made us very proud and we were delighted to share your special day with you.

On Wednesday this week, join us for WHITFEST 23, our community festival in partnership with High Peak Schools Sports’ Partnership and Move More Glossop.

The letter linked below has all of the details but there are few other reminders as the weather is looking great!

https://www.stmarysglossop.srscmat.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/05/WHITFEST-23.docx.pdf

Don't forget all children need to be in their PE kit on Wednesday.

SUNSCREEN

Children will be encouraged to put on their own sun screen when appropriate.
If sunscreen is brought into school it should be labelled with the child’s name and given to the teacher for safe keeping. Please do not send aerosols. Children are reminded not to share sunscreen products with friends.
Staff are not able support with the application of sunscreen but can supervise children applying the products themselves. We recommend that parents apply sunscreen at home before the start of the school day.
Consideration is given to limit the time children spend outside in the hottest part of the day and children will be encouraged to seek shade.

WATER BOTTLES

If is essential that every child has a water bottle / flask with them in school everyday particularly now on the summer. We do have water fountains that the children can use but these aren’t easily accessible to children when taking part in outdoor activities. Children can refill their bottle during the day.

HATS AND CAPS

Children are encouraged to bring a sun hat or cap into school in the warmer summer months. Please ensure the hat is named to prevent confusion and help us return any lost property.

On Wednesday this week, join us for WHITFEST 23, our community festival in partnership with High Peak Schools Sports’ Partnership and Move More Glossop.

The letter linked below has all of the details but there are few other reminders as the weather is looking great!

https://www.stmarysglossop.srscmat.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2023/05/WHITFEST-23.docx.pdf

Don't forget all children need to be in their PE kit on Wednesday.

SUNSCREEN

Children will be encouraged to put on their own sun screen when appropriate.
If sunscreen is brought into school it should be labelled with the child’s name and given to the teacher for safe keeping. Please do not send aerosols. Children are reminded not to share sunscreen products with friends.
Staff are not able support with the application of sunscreen but can supervise children applying the products themselves. We recommend that parents apply sunscreen at home before the start of the school day.
Consideration is given to limit the time children spend outside in the hottest part of the day and children will be encouraged to seek shade.

WATER BOTTLES

If is essential that every child has a water bottle / flask with them in school everyday particularly now on the summer. We do have water fountains that the children can use but these aren’t easily accessible to children when taking part in outdoor activities. Children can refill their bottle during the day.

HATS AND CAPS

Children are encouraged to bring a sun hat or cap into school in the warmer summer months. Please ensure the hat is named to prevent confusion and help us return any lost property.

We are praying for the candidates who are preparing to receive the sacred Sacrament of First Holy Communion on Sunday.

We pray that Jesus fills their hearts with His love and that it will overflow to their friends and families.

Congratulations! God Bless!

Our small company of budding thespians wowed their audiences on Wednesday with a clever and surprising version of the 'The Three Little Pigs' as retold by Road Dahl. Each pupil contributed to the success of the play showing confidence that had come from their dedication to rehearse.

Huge thanks goes to Mrs Boardley and Mrs Jones who run this weekly after school club.

You can see clips of the musical numbers on our Youtube channel here-
https://www.youtube.com/

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Sway Issue 49 Friday, 12th May 2023

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Swimming Lessons - Glossop Swimming Pool | LeisureCentre.com

Swimming Lessons - Glossop Swimming Pool | LeisureCentre.com Swimming Lessons - Glossop Swimming Pool

We are excited to launch a brand new after school club, open to all pupils, starting next Tuesday.

Parents will be sent a booking and payment link by text.

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!
A joyous Catholic tradition to crown Our Lady during the month of May.

With the photocopier having been out of action for nearly a week (!) we’ve not been able to get this message printed in time for Year 6. However it is nice for all our families and supporters to read and perhaps send encouraging messages to our Year 6 before next week’s statutory tests. Here is the letter from their classteacher Miss Etchells…..

Dear Year 6,

Your homework for this weekend is to relax and enjoy the special coronation celebrations! You have worked incredibly hard this year to prepare for your SATs. I am extremely proud of you and know that you will come in next week ready to do your best and show everyone what you are all capable of.

Please do not worry; stay calm and remember, you have completed assessments so many times during your school years…..you know exactly what to do.
It is important to remember that you all have different skills and talents, some of which the SATs won’t measure but we recognise and celebrate these: singing, dancing, sports, art, the list is endless.

One last piece of advice for next week- plenty of early nights and a good breakfast, whether at home or at our breakfast club in school.

Thank you once again for all the hard work you have put in this year.

From Miss Etchells

Book Online | ON TARGET IN SPORT

Two after-school sports clubs will resume next week with OTIS. Children in KS1 can choose to attend the football club on Wednesdays and all year groups are welcome to attend the multi-sport club on Thursdays. Bookings and payments can be made online at

Book Online | ON TARGET IN SPORT Book online here for the After school clubs, Holiday clubs and Birthday parties. You can book single days, multiple days and full courses. For all courses see below..

A tea party fit for a King! Thanks to all the parents and family members who attended the tea party for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 this week. What a great occasion!

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Whatever your plans are, have a lovely bank holiday everyone!

Thank you to Glossop Dental Centre for inviting Reception and Year 2 to visit the practice.

The children heard key messages about the correct way to brush their teeth, sorted food into groups that were 'good' or 'bad' for teeth and had a chance to see the consultation rooms. And of course, no visit to the dentist would be complete without a sticker and goody bag of free samples! Particular thanks to Mrs Davies of Glossop Dental Practice for working with school to arrange this visit.

This visit complements the Smile4Life dental programme both classes have been focused on this school year.

Time to get smart about watches? ⌚🔍 Wearable tech is usually considered 'cool' by young people, with smartwatches at the forefront – but are they safe from risks? Trusted adults can find out in our guide 👀

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Here is the Friday e-newsletter with details of many upcoming events this half term. Have a lovely bank holiday!

Sway Issue 48 Friday, 28th April 2023

Here is the themed school meals menu for Friday 5th May to celebrate the King’s Coronation. Please order in the usual way.

Thank you to the parent volunteers who give their time to provide this tasty snack on Mondays. Please take a look at the information on the flyer and make your request via ParentPay or cash as described.

Gracias St Philip Howard por una encantadora visita hoy. ¡Year 5 realmente disfrutó su lección de español!

As detailed on the e-newsletter before the holiday -

Class photographs will be taken tomorrow Thursday 20th April. Children need to come to school in full uniform. If children have their PE lesson on Thursdays then please send trainers to change into later in the day. Year 5 should bring their Forest School kit in a bag to change into at lunchtime.

Here are the PE days up until the May half term. A few changes with additional swimming for Year 2 and Forest Schools for Reception and Year 1.

We look forward to welcoming children back to school tomorrow for the new Pentecost term.

Remember there will be no school crossing patrol so please park thoughtfully away from the main drive so families can cross carefully.

This week the Foodbank is short of the following items :
PASTA
MEAT MEALS SUCH AS CHICKEN IN WHITE SAUCE OR BEEF CASSEROLE
CUSTARD
TINNED FRUIT
TINNED MACARONI CHEESE
Thank you for all of your support
Donation baskets can be found in Tesco in Glossop in the entrance foyer, Marks and Spencer in Glossop, Hadfield Library, Glossop Leisure Centre, Glossop Wholefoods

Parish Mass times this Holy Week 🙏

Here is the Easter edition of our e-newsletter - https://sway.office.com/MQgv2pLFLb6faLNd?ref=Twitter Have a lovely Easter holiday everyone!

Thank you to Will from CAFOD (Nottingham) for coming to school today and joining us on our Big Lent Walk. Donations can be made here https://cafod.enthuse.com/pf/sarah-rudd

We love these natural dyed Easter eggs that Year 5 have made today with Esther of Inside Out Forest Schools!

The Big Lent Walk

We have started our Big Lent Walk for CAFOD today and will be completing 1K a day to reach our target. Please sponsor our efforts here-

The Big Lent Walk We are taking part in the Big Lent Walk throughout Lent! Please sponsor us as we raise money to help fight global poverty.

Happy St Patrick day to all those celebrating today. ☘️

Happy to all in our parish and school communities! 🎉

Famous for his connections to Ireland, did you know that he's also the patron saint of Nigeria?

Full details of all events on the school website in the latest e-newsletter.

Photos from Move More - High Peak's post