St Monica Primary School

🌟 Please join us in celebrating our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Stars of the Week! 🌟

These children including the whole of Bowie & Swift Classes from Year 5 have been recognised with our Inspire Award for Innovation for demonstrating creativity, curiosity and a willingness to think outside the box. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the fantastic attitudes they bring to their learning each day.

👏 Well done to all of our wonderful award winners keep inspiring us with your amazing ideas and innovative thinking!

🌍🚶‍♀️ Clean Air Week 2026 🚴‍♂️🌿

We're encouraging all pupils to take part in the Clean Air Challenge!

✅ Plan a cleaner journey to school using www.sotonairmap.com

🎨 Then create a photo, drawing or poem about your journey and tell us what you enjoyed most.

📧 Send entries to: [email protected]
📝 Include your child's name, year group, school name and "Clean Air Challenge" in the email subject.

⏰ Deadline: End of June 2026

Good luck, and let's help make our journeys cleaner, healthier and more enjoyable! 💚

REMINDER: Dont forget to book.......... limited spaces available ⚽️

⚽ INSET DAY FOOTBALL CAMP – MONDAY 29TH JUNE ⚽

We're pleased to share details of an exciting football camp being delivered by Active Thru Football during the upcoming INSET Day.

🏃‍♂️ Open to School Years R–6
📅 Monday 29th June
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
📍 St Monica Primary School
💷 £20 per child

A fantastic opportunity for children to stay active, develop their football skills, build confidence, and enjoy a fun day with friends in a safe and positive environment.

⚽ All abilities welcome!

To book:
👉 bookwhen.com/mattwellsfootballcoaching

For further information, please contact Matt directly:
📞 07801 790066
📧 [email protected]
📘 Facebook: Active Thru Football

Spaces may be limited, so early booking is recommended.

🌟 Events by Friends & Family of St Monica 🌟

We've got some exciting events coming up!

🎁 Marvellous Men – Father's Day gifts for just £2.50
🕺 School Disco – Music, games and fun with friends!
🎪 School Fayre – A fantastic day of family fun, food, stalls and entertainment.

Every penny raised helps us create memorable experiences for our children. Thank you for your continued support! 💙

Have a look at the parent advice sheet for online safety in this weeks edition of by Wake Up Wednesday

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8

Y5 are just coming along Portsmouth Road so will be arriving shortly at the pick up point 👍🏼

🎢Then it was time for a well-earned cool down before heading home! 🎢

After an action-packed day of rides, learning and adventure🙂

We are pleased to let you know that Year 5 have now left Paultons Park and are on their way back to Sholing. We are currently expecting to arrive between 4:45pm and 5:00pm, traffic permitting. 🚌

Thank you for following our updates throughout the day. The children have had a fantastic time and have been a credit to the school! ⭐

Thank you for providing us with transport once again Wheelers Travel🚍

🎢🎡 Time for some of the bigger rides now! 🎡🎢

Here are some more photos from our adventure so far! 📸✨... Including Bowie class enjoying their Forces Workshop

🎢🎡 Full swing at Paultons Park for Year 5! 🎡🎢

Whilst half of the group are taking part in the exciting Forces Workshop, the other half are exploring the rides and attractions around the park. 🚀⚙️🎠

We’re looking forward to sharing lots of fun updates and photos throughout the day as the children enjoy this fantastic learning experience! 😊📚✨