Headteacher’s Newsletter – 23rd January 2026

Dear Parents/carers,

Learning Vision at St. Mary’s

We have been focusing on our Christian values of Integrity, Patience, Joy, Wisdom and Compassion so please talk to your child about them. You will receive a Parentmail today and a google form, where we would like to share with you our learning vision for pupils and a learning vision for how you as parents and carers can support your child and school. If we all work together, we can achieve great things!

We have also attached the learning vision for our staff and governors too so that you know what to expect from everyone at St. Mary’s. Consistency is key and we will try very hard to ensure this happens. We want the very best for everyone in our school community.

You will be asked to complete the google form to state whether you agree to support our school vision or not.

Nursery

Our nursery children have settled in so well. At the beginning of their morning session, Miss Jo has a ten minute active session on a literacy or maths rhyme. This morning it was Once I Caught a Fish Alive.

The Branch

Pop into the school library at 8.25-9.30am on a Monday morning if you need signposting or need some family support.

Please go to The Branch website for further information – www.thebranchtrust.org

Attendance

Whole school attendance this week	96.34%
Class with the highest attendance this week	Year 4 – 99.2%
Whole school attendance (year to date)	96.4%
National average	94.6%

Have a lovely weekend and we look forward to seeing you on Monday.

Kind regards,

Mrs McQueen