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

St Matthew's C of E
Primary School

Live, Love, Learn

&

Brunel
Nursery School

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Latest Newsletter

 

Newsletter 19 – 26th January 2026

 

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

 

This half-term’s value is ‘Compassion’ (Colossians 3:12)

 

 

Snow White Production

Mrs Martin has arranged for a travelling theatre company to visit the school this week to perform ‘Snow White’ for the whole school. This will be taking place this Wednesday morning. We like to give the children opportunities to enjoy live performances and I’m sure that they will all enjoy this version of a classic traditional tale.

 

 

Healthy Packed Lunches

We have noticed that some children’s packed lunches are quite sugary and fat-heavy with lots of chocolate and crisps. It would be great if packed lunches could contain a sandwich, wrap or pasta, along with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. These foods will help your children to maintain concentration in the afternoons and are healthy for their teeth.

On our school website there is a leaflet giving parents advice on what types of food to include in packed lunches. This leaflet is available under the blue ‘Parents’ tab.

 

Online Safety Session for Parents and Carers

Please find below the link to access the parent/carer session scheduled for next Wednesday (28th January 2026 – 9.30am – 10.15am).  

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWQ3Y2E5NGEtYjJlZi00MmFlLThmODUtZGZiN2Q4MTA2OTdk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%22dcdb1ea5-3b10-49a2-bf8f-5fd59edcd762%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%225772fa8f-9814-4199-aef2-9195804f833e%22%2C%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3Atrue%2C%22role%22%3A%22a%22%7D&btype=a&role=a

Focus: Guide to online gaming - this will include latest trends and emerging threats and will focus on developing your understanding of online gaming, the associated risks and steps we can take to support our children.

 

This week’s Amazing Achievers!

 

You’ve Been Spotted!

Children who have been demonstrating one of our school values:

 

Shurahbeel Mohammed & Hussain Murtaza – Robins

Faris Syed – Woodpeckers

Skye McCaw - Kingfishers

Shehryar Ahmed – Swallows

Umer Malik – Doves

 Hussain Ali Shah – Owls

Zayn Chopdat - Kestrels

Tamima Begum – Hawks

Subhan Atiq – Falcons

Ayesha Nadeem – Eagles

 

Headteacher’s Award

Children chosen for a special achievement:

 

Zinab Khil & Mariam Rafiq  – Robins

Umayma Umar – Woodpeckers

Adeeba Mulla - Kingfishers

Minahil Latif – Swallows

Sara Holme – Doves

Aamina Bhamjee – Owls

Anaya Chaudhry – Kestrels

Hooria Abbas – Hawks

Laraib Shah – Falcons

Ali-Abdullah Syed – Eagles

 

Recent Reading Badges

 

 

Kingfishers

Mustakim Akonjee – Ruby, Maahnoor Syeda- Emerald

Zainab Hussain – Silver, Uzair Bilal – Gold

 

Doves

Zara Rizwan - Ruby

 

Owls

Ameerah Khan – Emerald, Abdul Rehman - Topaz

Amna Hussain & Iqra Aziz – Sapphire

Zulekha Aswat - Emerald

 

Hawks

Adam Chopdat – Silver, Anivardh Vyas – Gold

Liza Kara – Bronze Star, Ebraheem Sadiq – Topaz

Zinedine Zaman & Aminah Farooq – Jet

 

Eagles

Fatima Noor & Imaan Zohaib – Emerald

Nazia Farid - Ruby

Aysha Shazad & Zayn Faiz – Bronze Star

 

 

Remarkable Readers

 

Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:

 

Hannah Muhammadi - Woodpeckers

Mahnoor Syeda – Kingfishers

Jasnoor Sembhi – Swallows

M. Arham Atiq – Doves

Iqra Aziz – Owls

Zayd Patel – Kestrels

Zinedine Zaman – Hawks

Aliyah Malik – Falcons

 

Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week:

Swallows

Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever:

Malik Hassan (Falcons)

Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards:

Zakariya Latif (Woodpckers) & Zakariyya Motala (Hawks)

 

 

Last Week’s Attendance

 

Best attendance

Best punctuality

Infants

Woodpeckers

Robins

Juniors

Doves (100%)

Owls & Eagles

 

 

Best wishes

 

Julian Rogers

Headteacher