1. Primary Newsletter – Friday 22nd September 2017
Dear Parents/Carers
LATE SUMMER FAYRE
Many thanks to the children. parents and families who
came to, or helped out at our Late Summer Fayre last Saturday.
It was a truly wonderful day, with money being raised for our
school charity, Lewisham Hospital Children’s Ward.
I would like to say a special thank you to Mrs Morton and Mrs
Forrest, as without all of their hard work and effort, the event
would not have been possible.
YEAR 4 TRIP
This week, our year four children attended the Horniman museum to learn about living creatures and their habitats. They attended a workshop looking at the desert, water, arctic and woodland habitats. They also got hands on with animals and bones in an interactive experience. They explored the Natural History Gallery and Nature Base, where they learned more about different animals, met the famous walrus and even saw a bee hive!
SMA SECONDARY OPEN SEASON
If your child is in Year 6. they are due to start secondary
school in September All Year 6 Parents are invited to
come along to our Open Mornings and Evenings, where
you will be shown around the Secondary Phase and will
be supported in the application process.
The dates are:
Tuesday 26th September 5pm – 8pm
Thursday 28th and Friday 29th September 9am – 11.30am
Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th October 9am – 11.30am
If your child is in Year 5 and you would like an early look
around our Secondary Phase, you are also more than
welcome to attend. .
NEW RECEPTION WELCOME ASSEMBLY
We would like to invite all parents and carers of our new reception
children in Phase 1 to a special Welcome Assembly on Friday 29th
September at 2pm in the main hall. You will join us in welcoming
our new children to St Matthew Academy will be given the opportunity
to meet your child’s school ‘Buddy’. Please arrive at the Main Reception
at 1.50pm for a prompt start.

2. Independence and Versatility.
Let Your Light Shine
CELEBRATIONS
Each week, one child from each class is named as ‘Star of the Week.’ They are awarded the title for working really hard on one of our school priorities: Persistence, Aspiration, Collaboration,
Independence and Versatility.
This week we congratulate the following children:
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 25th September
All New Reception children starting full day.
Tuesday 26th September
SMA Secondary Open Evening 5pm – 8pm
28h and 29th September
SMA Secondary Open Mornings
9am – 11.30am
Friday 29th September
McMillan Coffee Morning for parents and families 8.40am – 9.30am
New Reception Welcome Assembly 2pm
3rd and 4th October
Wednesday 4th October
Phase 1 Phonics Workshop for parents 8.45am and 3.30pm
Friday 6th October
6E Class assembly 2pm – Main Hall
Wednesday 11th October
Reception 2018 Open Morning
Friday 13th October
5E Class assembly 2pm – Main Hall
Tuesday 17th October
Parents Evening 3.45pm – 6.45pm
Wednesday18th October
Friday 20th October
4E Class assembly 2pm – Main Hall
Monday 23rd October – Friday 27th October
Half term – school closed
Bumblebee Class
Aicha Shefiff
Frog Class
Valentine Chaza
Dragonfly Class
Amelia Kinghorn 2E
Anessia Bez 2W
Kelis Aka 3E
Alpha Diallo 3W
Anastasia Alexeev 4E
Evaluna Hernandez Molina 4W
Leah Riley 5E
Daniel Olubodun 5W
Elijah Brown 6E
Christian Omangelo 6W
Betsaleel N’Guessan
PUNCTUALITY WINNERS ATTENDANCE WINNERS
Punctuality Panda was awarded to: Attendance Cup was awarded to:
Class
Bumblebee
Class
5E and Bumblebee
GOLDEN TABLE WINNERS
Well done to the ‘Golden Table’ winners from last week who
displayed excellent manners in school:
Year 1: Kai and Prince
Year 2: Mariana and Adhil
Year 3: Jasmine and Moses
Year 4: Jeremiah and Lois
Year 5: Michelle and Subhan
Year 6: Fanta and Aliyah
MCMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
We are holding a McMillan Coffee Morning on
Friday 29th September in the Primary Hall.
Parents are invited to attend from
8.40am – 9.30am. All Primary classes will then
have the opportunity to go down and purchase
cakes, so if you are able to provide your child with
a 50p donation on that day, the money will go to
a worthy cause.
PRIMARY LUNCHES
If your child is in Year 3, they no longer have the universal free school meals that are available to Year 2 and below, and a payment for the meals needs to be made. You can pay online via . If you haven’t activated your account already, please stating your child’s full name and they will you the activation details. If you think that you child may be entitled to free school meals, then please ask at the main reception for a Pupil Premium Funding form.
Have a wonderful weekend
Mrs Beckley
Head of Primary