St Matthew's
Church of England Primary School
Let Not Your Light Be Hidden...Let Your Light Shine!
Faith
Celebrating and sharing; Love and UnderstandingRespect
Valuing self and others; Caring for the world in which we liveChoices
Taking responsibility; Taking opportunities for growth and excellenceLearning Together
Teamwork; Taking time to listen and talk
Calendar dates
4 December 2025
Year 5 National Space Centre Trip
08:30 – 16:30
9 December 2025
EYFS/KS1 Christmas Dinner
All Day
11 December 2025
KS2 Christmas Dinner
All Day
12 December 2025
Nativity for Reception and Year 1 parents
09:30 – 10:30
12 December 2025
Nativity for Reception and Year 1 parents
13:30 – 14:30
19 December 2025
Break up for Christmas
All Day
19 December 2025
Carol Concert for Year 2 and KS2 children
09:00 – 11:30
20 December 2025
School closed for Christmas
All Day
5 January 2026
INSET Day
All Day
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Self Portraits. Controlling the mouse to create pictures can be quite tricky . Not for these children , fabulous hand , eye coordination and a creative flare !
Year 1 Mondrian's abstract art using the computers.
Year 1s firework pictures continue to wow us !!! Well done Year 1 craft club
Key stage 2 sewing club . Producing some wonderful work !
Year 2 invited some of Maple class to Pudsey PE dance workshop.
Thankyou for all your donations for children in Need. Breakfast Club completed their challenge 25 ! Well done to everyone involved
Tomorrow is Children in Need day. The school council have requested we hold an own clothes day. Children are being asked to donate 50p or if you have more than one child it's £1 per family . All proceeds will be donated to Children in Need. Breakfast club are taking part in the 25 challenge for pudsey . Music, movement , circuits and a strictly come dancing showtime !!.
Year 1 craft club met after school today to create some fabulous firework pictures. They used a range of materials and techniques. Can almost hear them "BANG"
It's Odd Socks Day tomorrow! Children are invited to wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us unique and to remind everyone that kindness and respect make a real difference. #antibullyingawarenessweek
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Happy Diwali ! Wishing a joyful and prosperous Diwali to all who celebrate.
Free bus travel for parents this October half-term Transport for West Midlands is offering parents free bus rides to help cut the cost of keeping children busy this half-term. Parents and carers can apply for a Swift travel card pre-loaded with free bus travel between Monday, October 27 and Sunday, November 2 as part of the region's ongoing campaign to get more people to try buses. Those who take up the free deal will also be offered a 25% discount on a further week's free travel. The offer is part of a £20 million passenger incentive programme, funded by Government through the Bus Service Improvement Plan, to encourage more people to use the bus. The offer is available for new and lapsed bus users travelling with a child. Applications will be open from Monday, October 6 through the TfWM website