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
30 January 2026
Trunk Theatre in school for Year 2
All Day
10 February 2026
Safer Internet Day
All Day
13 February 2026
Break up for half term
All Day
14 February 2026
School closed for half term
All Day
23 February 2026
Children back to school
All Day
4 March 2026
Reception Birmingham Thinktank Museum Trip
08:30 – 03:10
5 March 2026
World Book Day
All Day
9 March 2026
Year 5 Inspire Workshop
13:30 – 14:45
16 March 2026
Reception Inspire Workshop
13:30 – 14:30
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Formal Objection to Planning Application DC/25/71289 ,object to planning application DC/25/71289, which proposes the change of use of Windmill House, 32 Windmill Lane, Smethwick, B66 3LX, from a former police training centre to a 76-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including extensions, a roof terrace, and associated external alterations. Sign this petition to let our local planning authorities know that we oppose the conversion of Windmill House into an HMO and demand that the proposal be reconsidered to protect our community's integrity and peace.
Windmill House Community Meeting There will be a meeting at 11am on Sunday 18th January at St Matthew's Primary School, in the Windmill Lane hall. The meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss the application to convert Windmill House into a 76-bedroom HMO. Mrs Deakin will welcome everyone and Gurinder Singh Josan CBE (Member of Parliament for Smethwick), Councillor Shaeen, Councillor Muflihi and Councillor Uddin will be in attendance. We are incredibly grateful for their support and invite members of the community to attend so they can share their views and concerns. You do not need to be a St Matthew's parent to attend so please invite neighbours, friends and family members so they are able to have their voice heard. The Croxall Way and Windmill car parks will be open for people to park.
Due to the continuing snow conditions, the school will be closed today, Friday 9th January. Thank you for your understanding. Please take care and stay safe.
On behalf of the staff and Governors we wish you a Happy ,Peaceful New Year. We look forward to welcoming the children back to school tomorrow.
On behalf of the staff and governors, we would like to wish all of our families a peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Children return to school on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please note Monday 5th January is an INSET Day and school is closed to pupils.
Just a reminder . We break up today at 1pm.
Diary Dates Thursday 18th December- Christmas Party Day . Children can wear their own clothes . Friday 19th December Carol Concert , year 2 and KS2. Friday 19th December . Break up for Christmas 1pm
Goodbye for now Miss Deery (until 2026) Our sports coach , Miss Deery, begins her maternity leave on Friday . We wish her well and pray for a safe arrival of her baby. In her absence, welcome to Mr Noble who is covering her whilst Miss Deery is on maternity leave. If you see him please say hello and welcome him to St Matthews.
A wonderful Christmas lunch was served and what a fabulous feast. The halls were decked with twinkly lights and decorations . Thankyou to Carol and her team for preparing a wonderful dinner. Thankyou to staff who worked hard on decorating the halls.
Thankyou to our Choir for representing us. Amazing . Thankyou Miss Bowker and Mr Tolley for taking them.
Diary Dates Tuesday 9th December-Christmas Dinner EYFS /KS1 Thursday 11th December-Christmas Dinner KS2 Friday 12th December- Nativity for parents Nursery , Reception and Year 1 Thursday 18th - Christmas Parties Friday 19th December -Christmas Carol concert, year 2 and KS2 Friday 19th December-Break up 1pm. Monday 5th January -INSET Day Tuesday 6th January . Back to school.
HAF (Holiday activities and food vouchers). Please be aware that families who are eligible have been contacted this week. If you are on certain benefits you may be entitled to free school meals and a HAF voucher. Please see the office and they can help you apply, and a voucher may be issued in time for Christmas.
New Parent Governor. We are delighted to announce that Aaron Huxtable has joined our Governing body as a parent governor and joins Samreen Iqbal as our second parent representative.
Change for Change . St Matthews works in partnership with Brushstrokes Sandwell who support newly arrived families , refugees and asylum seekers in our local community. Through Advent , we will be launching our Change for Change appeal. We will be collecting small Change to make a change in the lives of children in our local community. The money collected will be given to Brushstrokes to support families. Each class has their own money box children can add their small Change into the pot. We understand that money is tight so there is no pressure to give. As always we thank you for your support to help others .