Author: Mary T McMillan (Head Teacher)

St Mary’s R.C. Newsletter
22nd January 2015

Grand Design Night
Well the day is fast approaching….. Thursday 29th January 3.30—5.30pm for the Dads and Grandads Grand Design Night. Any late entries must hand their form in tomorrow Friday 23rd January.
The design challenge will be given out on the night by Mr John Green who is helping to organise and provide the necessary materials.

Please note
We have had a significant number of children off with sickness, please note that your child must be clear of sickness or diarrhoea for 48hrs from the last episode before they return to school. Thank you for your co-operation.

What is happening next week?
Wed 28th January	Year 5 and Year 6 Basketball St T More / Booster session for Year 6
Thurs 29th January	Year 6 and Year 1 Mass at 9.30am / 3.30—5,30 Grand Design Night

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

Reading Initiative
You may remember, last year to launch our school focus to increase the reading habits of our pupils, we asked parents to give us their views by taking part in a survey. Could you please take the time to complete the amended survey again this year to help us judge the impact on reading in school. Thank you in anticipation.