St Cecilia's News

I hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful summer break together. It's been such a joy to see the children returning full of fun and exciting stories to share. It really is lovely to have them back at school once again.

A very warm welcome to all our new families joining us, whether in Nursery, Reception, or throughout the school. We're so happy to have you with us on our learning adventure.

It certainly feels like Autumn has arrived, doesn’t it? Thank you so much for helping us get the children home quickly yesterday during that big downpour—it was quite the rainstorm!

As we settle into the Autumn term, we know it can be a long and busy one, but it’s also an exciting time. We're gently encouraging the children to step up into their new year groups, whether they're just starting out in Nursery or preparing for Year 6.

There are plenty of events to look forward to, and we’ve listed many of them below. Please do keep an eye on your Class Dojo and the school’s online calendar for updates.

Wishing you all a happy and fulfilling school year ahead.

Best wishes,

Vince Burke

Headteacher

We have two parent governors who represent parents on the Governing Body. Adrian Brookes, one of our current parent governors is coming to the end of his term of office in November and we are therefore asking for nominations for parent governor.

This is a formal process and you will receive a separate letter from the school office asking for nominations. Please have a chat with either Mrs Martin or myself if you are considering the role and would like some more information.

Applications for Nursery and Reception 2025 are now open, you can find more information on our website, see the link below.

We have our traditional welcome back to school coffee morning in aid of one of our local charities, the Royal Marsden Cancer Centre, on Thursday 26th September.

If you can make and donate a cake that would be most welcome. It's a good chance to catch up with others and meet some new parents. Doors open at the start of the school day and we aim to end by 0945. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there.

As we start the school year can I please remind parents that the Class Dojo app is free, we do not use aspects of it that incur a charge, there is no need to subscribe.

They are improving the app and we do keep our use of it under review, we're happy to receive any feedback. It seems to work really well and is an important part of our communications strategy.

London Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9DL

Contact us:

General queries - office@stcecilias.school

Report an absence - absence@stcecilias.school

Anything finance - finance@stcecilias.school

Extra Curricular Activity booking - eca@stcecilias.school

Childcare - childcare@stcecilias.school

Special educational needs - send@stcecilias.school

Admissions - admissions@stcecilias.school

Website www.stcecilias.school

Phone: 020 8337 4566

Please note that Y6 Bikeability has moved to the summer term.

September

Monday 23rd - ECAs begin - we will send out information soon, there is no need to contact us.

Thurs 26th - Marsden Coffee Morning in aid of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity - for parents - from school drop off in the morning until 0945.

October

Weds 2nd - Y5 two night bushcraft adventure at Penshurst.

Tues 8th - Y1 Phonics Workshop - 0900, school hall

Weds 9th - Y1 Knights and Castles day

Weds 16th - Junior Citizen for Y6 at Sutton Central Library (late return around 3.45 -4pm)

Thurs 17th - Y1 Harvest Festival 0900

Mon 21st - Assessment Week in school

Tues 22nd - Sky TV visit for some pupils

Mon 28th - Friday 1 November - Autumn half term - school closed.

November

Thurs 7th - School photographer for all year groups.

Sun 10th - Remembrance Sunday

Thurs 14th - Guardian Consultations - all year groups - book online from late October

Tues 19th - Y6 World War II Workshop and Y4 Roman Workshop

Tues 19th - Guardian Consultations - all year groups - book online from late October

Thurs 21st - St Cecilia's Day Concert

Fri 22nd - St Cecilia's Day

December

Sun 1st - First Sunday of Advent

Mon 2nd - ECAs end this week

Mon 2nd - Y5 swimming fortnight begins

Tues 3rd - Flu Immunisation Day

Thurs 12th - Y2 Nativity - Y2 parents welcome.

Weds 18th - Candlelit Carols

Thurs 19th - End of term for Nursery

Fri 20th - End of term at Midday, no after school childcare, breakfast club as usual.

January 2025

School reopens for all year groups on Monday 6 January, childcare as usual.

As the opportunities for girls in football grows both in school and outside of school South London Girls Football Academy is continuing to provide professional coaching sessions for girls of all abilities as a platform to the game.

Please see below for their flyer, if you are interested please contact them urgently as they start the new season this weekend.

contact@southlondongirlsfootballacademy.co.uk

There is capacity for swimming lessons at Cheam pool, please see the advert opposite and get in touch with them directly if you are interested.

You can find our term dates for this year and next on our website, link for you below.