St Mary's Catholic Primary Schools Trust

Headteacher

Newsletter no. 12

28^th November 2025

Dear Parents / Carers,

As we begin this beautiful season of Advent, our school community enters a time of reflection, anticipation, and joyful preparation. Advent marks the start of the liturgical year, inviting us to pause amid the busyness of daily life and focus on the deeper meaning of the weeks leading up to Christmas.

At the heart of this tradition is the Advent wreath, a simple yet powerful symbol. Its circular shape reminds us of God’s unending love, while each candle brings light. The first week of advent, we light the first candle: the Candle of Hope.

Hope encourages us to look forward with trust and confidence, even when the future feels uncertain. It inspires us to notice the good around us, to believe in the potential within each person, and to work together to make our school a place where kindness and compassion shine.

As we journey through this first week of Advent, may the light of hope guide our thoughts, our actions, and our hearts

Christmas Fair

Our Christmas Fair will be on Friday 5^th December.

The ‘friends’ of St Marys Infant School are working hard to prepare a wonderful fair for you and your children.

The tokens for the Christmas fair will go up to the normal price next week.

You can buy tokens for £5 or £10 to spend at the fair.

We will NOT be accepting any cash at the Fair so you need to buy your tokens before the

5^th December.

We will of course be selling tokens on the day of the Fair as well.

If you are able to help on the afternoon of the Friday 5^th December from 1.30pm onwards to help set up the fair or to help run a stall after school, please put your name down at the school office.

Decorate a Jar

It’s that time of year again where we ask you to decorate a jar and bring it in to school.

Please fill the jar with sweets / Christmas sweets or small toys – decorate the jar and bring them into school.

If your child brings one in they will go into a raffle to win a prize.

Dates for your Diaries

Christmas Disco’s:

Reception Disco- Tuesday 2^nd December- the children can come dressed in their own clothes on the day of the disco. If you have bought a ticket, you can pick your child up after the disco finishes at 4.30pm.

Year 1 and 2 disco- Wednesday 3^rd December - the children can come dressed in their own clothes on the day of the disco. If you have bought a ticket, you can pick your child up after the disco finishes at 4.30pm.

Nativity plays:

Nursery’s Nativity is on Tuesday 9^th December - Morning Nursery 11am & Afternoon Nursery at 2pm in the school hall.

Year 2’s Nativity is on Thursday 11^th December at 2pm in the school hall.

Year 1’s Nativity is on Monday 15^th December at 2pm in the school hall.

Reception’s Nativity is on Tuesday 16^th December at 2pm in the school hall.

Carols by Candle Light is on Friday 19^th December at 1pm in the school hall.

School Closes on Friday 19^th December at 1.45pm.

School reopens on Tuesday 6^th January at 8.55am

The Jamaica Appeal

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the appeal. We raised £153.36 to support all the people in Jamaica who have suffered the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa.

THANK YOU

Golden Table

I had the pleasure of having lunch with another 6 children with wonderful table manners.

This week I was joined by:

Kaja in St Andrew Class

Ayline in St George Class

Lexie in St Bernadette Class

Aayla in St Therese Class

Kaito in St Francis Class

Hannah in St Martin Class

Wednesday word

Advent

A word from the Saints:

“Advent is like a springtime, when everything is renewed and is so fresh and healthy;

St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)

Dear Lord Jesus,

Help us to ‘Stay awake’ and to be aware of your presence in the people that we meet this Advent season.

Amen

God Bless and have a wonderful weekend