1. St. Matthews Primary School “FRIENDSHIP” Thankfulness SCHOOL VALUES
This week we have
talked about:
“FRIENDSHIP”
Thankfulness
18 May, 17
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
TUESDAY to 4.15pm Drama and Craft Class 1
TUESDAY TO 4.15pm Ultimate Frizbee Class 2
THURSDAY 3.15 to 4pm Cricket Club up to half term.
Afterschool clubs cost £1 each
TRIP TO LING FELL, NEAR BASSENTHWAITE LAKE
We had an amazing day at Ling Fell last Friday. All the children did really well and managed to climb up the fell.
Special thanks to Mrs Beaty who organised the event.
Parents and friends are welcome to join us on our walk around the village tomorrow (Friday) afternoon 1.15pm.
Children should bring old clothes to wear and £1 donation. There will be a cake sale afterwards (donations welcome)
All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Research.
CLASS 2 TRI GOLF
On Monday 22nd May class 2 children are going to Beacon Hill school to take part in a Tri Golf tournament. They will need their PE kit. They will be back at school for usual finishing time.

2. RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO LONDON Y3 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL TRIP
LIBRARY VAN
The library van is coming to school on 23rd May, can parents please ensure that all library books are sent back into school.
Thank you
RESIDENTIAL TRIP TO LONDON
There will be a meeting for parents to discuss the residential visit at school on Tuesday 23rd at 6pm in school
WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPH
The photographer is coming into school on Tues 23rd May to take the whole school photograph. Could children please come to school in their school uniform.
Y1 Phonics screening week
CLASS 1 VISIT TO TINY TOWN IN CARLISLE
On Wednesday morning, 24th May all class 1 children are going on a trip to Carlisle to visit Tiny Town. They should wear their school uniform.
HALF TERM
Please note school closes next Friday for the half term holiday. We re-open on Monday 5th June.
Y3 ANNUAL RESIDENTIAL TRIP
CHANGE OF DATE
Please note that the Y3 camping trip date has changed to:
4 - 5 July
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Fri 19 May Race for Life
Mon 22 May Class 2 Tri Golf Beacon Hill School School
Tue 23 May Library van
Tue 23 May Whole school photograph
Wed 24 May Class 1 trip to Tiny Town in Carlisle
Fri 26 May Break up for half term
12-16 June Y1 Phonics screening week
9-12 June Y4, Y5 & Y6 Residential trip to London
Fri 16 June Leaver’s Service at Carlisle Cathedral
Tues 20 June Y6 Leaver’s day out
Thurs 22 June New Reception children parent’s meeting
Fri 30 June BBQ, Big Camp out and Children’s Talent Show
4-5 July Y3 Camp Out trip–NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Thurs 13 July Reception Parents’ evening
Fri 14 July Sports Day
19 July Leavers’ Service
Thurs 20 July Last day of term
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our unique school is fun, secure and flooded with love and joy, we aim high to meet stimulating, challenging targets taking our journey forward through life.

3. THANK YOU
We would like to say a special thanks to Nannie Grace Fink who came into school last week to talk to the children about her experiences during WW2, when she was evacuated from the East End of London. The children and adults were enthralled and really enjoyed listening to her story and asked lots of interesting questions.