Author: Mary T McMillan (Head Teacher)

St Mary’s R.C. Newsletter
15th January 2015

Please note there are a number of IMPORTANT attachments with the
Newsletter this week which will keep Parents up to date.

Christmas Raffle
Thank you to everyone who supported the Christmas Raffle in any way, please see the list of prize winners attached.
Friends of St Mary’s
The sale of “Winter Warming Hot Chocolate” will begin again sold every Friday, starting at 3.00p from the buddy shelter. You should have time to “drink up and warm up” before the children come out at home time.

What is happening next week?
Mon19th Jan	Read for My School registration is now live for children to log on
Wed 21st Jan	Yr 5 & Yr 6 Girls 5-a side St T.More / Booster session for Year 6 pupils / 6pm Adult Choir in school hall
Thurs 22nd Jan	NON Uniform Day Chase away the WINTER BLUES and come dressed in clothes which cheer you up! £1 per child/family.

Weekly Newsletter

School Closure
The decision to close the school is not taken lightly, as I am very aware of the difficulties it will present to parents. We therefore make every attempt to keep the school open and provide education for the children.
In the event of severe weather resulting in school closure, the following course of action will be taken:
Parents will receive a text message via the text messaging service by 7.30am.
Messages will also be posted on the school web site, and the following radio stations will be contacted. Should closure be necessary during the day we will use the same protocol to give out information.
School web site www.whickhamstmarys.org.uk
Gateshead Council website www.gatesheadcouncil.org.uk
BBC Radio Newcastle
Metro Radio

Don’t forget the following dates to support the Friends of St Mary’s
Dad’s and Granddad’s Grand Designs Thursday 29th January 3.30—5.30
Ladies Night Friday 27th February—note later start time of 7pm