St Mary’s News Issue number 452
www.st-marys-truro.cornwall.sch.uk
Friday 4th December 2015
We have had an exciting week with lots of festive activities to mark the start of Advent. The children have been making fantastic decorations at home and at school to decorate our Christmas tree in the hall and our trees outside. On Monday we had our tree dressing day when the lights were switched on and the trees were adorned with beautiful decorations. The infant children have been working really hard on their nativity play, ‘Donkey for sale’ and are really looking forward to sharing it with everyone next week. The St Mary’s Christmas postbox is now open for business. Children can bring their cards in for their friends and post them in the box which is near the school office. The ‘post elves’ will then deliver the cards as soon as they can.
On Tuesday, the whole school were treated to a trip to the cinema. The children walked to the Plaza in Truro and watched the ‘Minions’ film. They all had a fantastic time and were so excited on their return to school. Agnes in Year 1 said, “I liked the bit when Kevin got big!” and Jenna in Year R said, “My favourite was Bob and his teddy”. They all enjoyed an ice cream at the cinema before coming back to school. We would like to say a big thank you to all the parents who were able to help and also the PCSOs who accompanied us and helped with road crossings. Christmas Experience with Kenwyn Church This week, the children in Year R, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4 had trips to Kenwyn Church for a Christmas experience. They enjoyed a variety of activities with Reverend Parsons and other volunteers from the church. Thank you to Kenwyn Church and all the parents who were able to help us.
On Friday, Tess Dean came in to make Christingles with Year 3 who really enjoyed the
session and made some beautiful Christingles. Thank you to Tess and Karen from Kenwyn Church who helped the class.
It’s a Beautiful World Well done to Bethany Lawrence
Year R, Gingerbreads
Jenna Calcraft
For being very brave after her fall.
Year 1, Elves
who has become part of our St Mary’s “Beautiful World” for always being helpful and respectful.
William Thurlow
Mrs Jones
For improvement in all subjects.
READING AWARDS Year 2. Wizards
Henry Sherwood
For being very brave after his accident.
Reading awards have been presented to the following children. Bronze: Leon Tanner, Alice Taylor,
Year 3, Trolls
Kristian Holmes
For improving his presentation from the start of the year and his excellent writing using all his sentence starters.
Year 4. Dragons
Andy Voronevski
For great English results.
Alfie Hocking, Georgia Gamon, Keegan Sinclair, Loki Faulkner, and Scarlett McKenzie Silver: Ella Way, Morwenna Antcliff, Imogen Spurring, Charlie Mann, Arthor Schmid, Jessica Naylor, Maisie Wells, George Simpson, Jack Ashton and Jenna Calcraft
Year 5, Orcs
John Hawes
For a super autobiography written in literacy this week.
Gold: Ben Mitchell, Oscar Phypers FANTASTIC WORK! Well done to Henry Stephens who
created a fantastic robot from Year 6 Piskies
Leah Bown
For always working conscientiously in all lessons with a mature attitude.
Maths Star
Catherine Ingleby-Oddy
For always working conscientiously and maturely in maths.
recycling at home this week.
Monday 7th December 2015
Bikeability. Final
Year 5 Group Monday7th December 2015
Last Eco Warrier
club Tuesday 8th December 2015
Infant Nativity Play
Children to arrive at class for 5.20pm. Play starts at 6.00pm Tuesday 8th December 2015
Last rugby club
Tuesday 8th December 2015
Last netball club
Wednesday 9th December 2015
Infant Nativity Play
Lucy and Tom At Christmas
Children to arrive at class for 5.20pm. Play starts at 6.00pm Thursday 10th November 2015
by Shirley Hughes Year 4 trip to
National Maritime Museum Thursday 10th December 2015
Last Textiles club
Thursday 10th December 2015
Library Digital
Demonstration and Workshop.
Thursday 10th December 2015
Last archery club.
Friday 11th December 2015
Last Dungeons and
Dragons club Secrets Room
Friday 11th December 2015
Indoor Athletics at
Penair. Last Plymouth
Whole School
Christmas Service at Kenwyn Church. Parents welcome. Please note earlier start time of 1.45pm. Wednesday 16th December 2015
Christmas lunch
Wednesday 16th December 2015
Christmas Jumper
Day Thursday 17th December 2015 Christmas Party.
pudding to stir, cards to make, decorations to put up and presents to wrap. Mum helps them to write letters to Father Christmas, and dad takes them go to sleep on Christmas Eve knowing that Father Christmas is coming soon! After church, lots of friends and family arrive for dinner. Lucy and Tom hand out the presents and baby Elizabeth goes to sleep in the wrapping paper.
Argyle football club.
Tuesday 15th December 2015
Christmas. There is masses to do -
to choose a Christmas tree. It's hard to
Friday 11th December 2015
Friday 11th December 2015
Lucy and Tom are getting ready for
After lots of games, they light the tree and Christmas joy spills out into the street. A heart-warming celebration of a classic Christmas with many evocative illustrations to talk about. Publisher: Red Fox
Stay and Play
Reading Age: 7+ Interest level: 3-7
On Monday this week, our football team travelled across town to Archbisop Benson School where they had another exciting football match. Unfortunately, the final score went against us but a couple of great goals were scored. We are looking forward to our final match against Truro Prep School on Monday. SPORTS FIXTURES Monday 7th December 2015
Football League
Truro Prep School v St Mary’s (Away)
Monday 11th December 2015
Dance
Y3/4 Reigning Champions Feetbeat Competition
Truro’s Big Christmas Sing On Friday 11th December at 7.30pm in Truro Cathedral there will be a special evening of stunning performances and congregational
carol singing to make a difference this Christmas. Featuring The Greenways, Stithians Ladies’ Choir and Connor Downs Primary School Choir. All welcome and free with a collection for the work of Christian Aid and Truro Cathedral.
INFANT NATIVITY
Tickets for the infant nativity are now available for payment and collection from the school office. Please could infant children be dropped off at 5.20pm on Tuesday and Wednesday evening to allow time for getting changed and getting ready for the performances. The Friends of St Mary’s will be providing mince pies and hot drinks from 5.30 in the dining hall. All welcome.
PARISH OF KENWYN WITH ST ALLEN Saturday 5th December 11.30am: Cornwall Junior Choir concert at Kenwyn Church followed by mulled juice and mince pies (admission charge). Sunday 6th December 4.00pm: Christingle Service at Kenwyn Church followed by light refreshments. Sunday 13th December 6.15pm: Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with Bishop Tim at Kenwyn Church.
