1. Primary Newsletter – Friday 23rd February 2018
OUTSTANDING LEARNING Please see below a few examples of our outstanding learning this week.
SIBLING COLLECTION
Collection time in primary is always a busy time, and to avoid congestion at the end of the day, we are trying to limit the amount of secondary students in the primary area. From Monday, secondary students collecting siblings from primary will be asked to wait with their form tutor until 3.20pm. They must collect their sibling alone at 3.20pm, and not be accompanied by their friends.
This week, children have been selected for
their outstanding homework. Hayden in
Year 5 and also pupils from Dragonfly class
have completed outstanding work at home
to enhance their learning in school.
VICTORIAN LIFE
This half term, Year 5 are learning about Victorian life. They were fortunate
this week to have a visit from Katherine Shewell, a grandmother of one of our
pupils. She talked about her extensive knowledge of Victorian life and what it
was like to be a child in Victorian times. Both Year 5 classes were fully engaged
in his fascinating talk and they were especially interested in the original artefacts
that were brought in, some dating back from as far back as 1836! There was
even time for a question and answer session and all children went away with a
deeper understanding of Victorian life.
The year 6 girls football team took part in a Lewisham
borough football tournament against 30 other schools this
week. They did exceptionally well, with great determination
and skill, and they came second place in the competition! Fanta
was recognised as being an  outstanding  goal keeper and Suria
was also recognised for her football control and speed. There
were many positive comments on the outstanding behaviour,
skill and team work from St Matthew Academy pupils. It was
a successful afternoon with a supportive atmosphere, well
done girls! 
YEAR 6 FOOTBALL
WORLD BOOK DAY
Next week we will be celebrating Book Week. We have a wonderful week planned with lots of exciting reading related activities for the children. As part of our celebrations, we ask all children and staff to dress up for World Book Day- this is on Thursday 1st March.
Your child’s costume can be as simple as wearing a hat and a badge or as elaborate as you like. We particularly love seeing your homemade creations! Please do not feel that you need to spend a lot of money on costumes as there are lots of characters in books who need very little. Your child’s class teacher can help you if you need some ideas.
There will be a special assembly for children on World Book Day so that children are able to share their costumes with their friends.

2. Class: 5W Let Your Light Shine Class: Class: 5W 2W, 4W, 6E :
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
STAR OF THE WEEK
Each week, one child from each class is named as ‘Star of the Week’ for working really hard on one of our learning characteristics:
Persistence, Aspiration, Collaboration, Independence and Versatility.
This week we congratulate the following children:
Thursday 1st March
World Book Day
(Dress Up)
Friday 9th March
Class 3E Assembly
Tuesday 13th March
Parents Evening Reception – Yr 5
Wednesday 14th March
Parents Evening
Reception – Yr 5
Tuesday 20th March
Parents Evening Yr. 6
Wednesday 21st March
Friday 23nd March
Class 5E Assembly
Thursday 29th March
Last day of term (Half Day)
Bumblebee Class
Zachary
Frog Class
Aline
Dragonfly Class
Victoria 2E
Shai’Reik 2W
Brianna 3E
Devantae 3W
Rashika 4E
Shania 4W
Elisa 5E
Georgina 5W
Hayden 6E
D’Metri 6W
Princess
ATTENDANCE CUP WINNER PUNCTUALITY PANDA WINNER
Class:
2W, 4W, 6E
Class: 5W
LENT
This Sunday we mark the second Sunday in Lent. Lent is a season of forty days, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. The forty days represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin his ministry.
Lent is a time of self-examination and reflection. Today, Christians focus on their relationship with God, often choosing to give up something or to volunteer and give of themselves for others.
Lent is a special time of prayer, sacrifice and good works in preparation for the celebration of Easter.
GOLDEN TABLE WINNERS
Well done to the ‘Golden Table’ winners this week who displayed
excellent manners in school
Year 1: Kai and Chaniya Year 2: Ky-Mani and Roberto
Year 3: Bryanna and Mohamed Year 4: Carolina and Joshua
Year 5: Bradley and Jayden Year 6: Zavion and Sanjay
Class of the Week. For an excellent effort with their half term
homework.
Class: 5W
Pupil of the Week.
The pupil in each class with the most positive behaviour points each week.
The Pupil of the Week will be awarded an orange tie on a Friday.
Bumblebee Class
Zachary
Frog Class
Aline
Dragonfly Class
Acacia 2E
Kian 2W
Natalee 3E
Andreea 3W
Javae 4E
Shavantae 4W
Klaudia 5E
Zinab 5W
Arjun 6E
Sahara 6W
K.C
Have a lovely weekend
Mrs Beckley