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St Matthew's C of E
Primary School

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Brunel
Nursery School

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Newsletter 9 – 2nd November 2026

 

Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)

 

This half-term’s value is ‘Friendship’ (Ecclesiastes 4:10)

 

 

School Holiday Dates 2027-2028

Attached to this newsletter are the school holiday dates for the school year September 2027 – July 2028. Please make sure that you refer to these dates when booking holidays to make sure you avoid taking your children out of school during term time.  

 

Friendship – this half term’s value

 

This half term we will be focusing on the value of friendship. We will be thinking about how to be a good friend - someone who can be trusted and is loyal. We will be thinking about how friends come in all shapes and sizes - some are young, some are old, some are always there, some we see only occasionally. We will also talk about how we choose our friends and how we can develop our friendships and make them stronger. This is what the Bible says about friendship:

 

‘Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively. If one of them falls down, the other can help him up. But if someone is alone and falls, there is no one to help him.’

 

Important Dates

Please note the following events taking place this term:

  • School photographer: class photographs – Thursday 19th November
  • Parents’ & Carers’ Evening – Tuesday 8th December
  • Christmas Lunch – Friday 11th December
  • Christmas Parties – week commencing 14th December

Last day of term – Friday 18th December (school closes at 3.00pm)

 

Attached to this newsletter:

  • November’s online safety newsletter
  • School holiday dates for 2027-2028

 

November’s Online Safety Video

This month's theme is Online Grooming. This video provides a short overview explaining what Online Grooming is, spotting the warning signs and what actions you should take if this is happening to your child.

 

https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/online-safety-monthly-videos/

 

Achievers!

 

You’ve Been Spotted!

Children who have been spotted demonstrating one of our school values:

 

Humna Hussain  – Woodpeckers

Aliza Chaudry – Kingfishers

Rocco Smith – Swallows

Adil Abdrabou – Doves

Aariz Hussain – Owls

Jack Jackson – Kestrels

Bilal Badat – Hawks

Awais Mehboob – Falcons

Sara Slomka – Eagles

Headteacher’s Award

Children chosen for a special achievement:

 

Sami Abdrabou  – Woodpeckers

Adam Sabir – Kingfishers

Zayn Bhojani – Swallows

Aliza Shah – Doves

Bushra Kousar – Owls

Ahmed Hassan – Kestrels

Yousuf Iqbal – Hawks

Aliyah Malik – Falcons

Sara Slonka – Eagles

Recent Reading Badges

 

Doves

Mustakim Akonjee & Adeeba Mulla – Topaz, Shehryar Ahmed - Emerald

Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week:

 

Woodpeckers

Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever:                         

 

Umair Fulat (Owls)

Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards:

Nina Hasan (Swallows) & Laraib Hussain (Kestrels)

 

 

Last Week’s Attendance

 

Best attendance

Best punctuality

Infants

Swallows

Woodpeckers

Juniors

Owls & Kestrels

Kestrels/Hawks

 

 

Best wishes

Julian Rogers

Headteacher