St. Matthew's School

We wish everyone a happy Christmas and peaceful new year

We send special thanks and very good wishes to Mrs Williams who is retiring after many years here at St Matthew's as a Teaching Assistant and school governor.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Thank you to everyone who has helped to make the Christmas celebrations so enjoyable for the children and adults too! It is a good reflection of our school community that so many parents, staff and governors work together, bringing different talents and skills, to provide the best for the children. This week's activities have included Christmas Lunch, carol singing, Christmas parties and a pantomime!

In particular, thank you to all who contributed to this morning's service, including the nativity play, at St Matthew's Church. It was encouraging that so many parents and friends of our school were able to join with children and staff at this special time.

Celebrate Christmas at St Matthew's Church

Sunday 20th December 6.30pm
Festival of Nine Lessons
and Carols by Candlelight

Thursday 24th December Christmas Eve 5.00pm Family Crib Service
11.30pm Midnight Mass of Christmas

Christmas Day
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Family Communion with Carols

LOST PROPERTY

Please check that the lost property box does not contain any of your child's belongings. All unnamed lost property will be disposed of during the Christmas break.

SCHOOL MEALS

You can pay online for school meals via www.surreycc.gov.uk/schoolmeals On the payment screen you can either enter our school code ECFE8905 or enter the school name selected from the drop down list.

Mrs Slater

Mrs Slater will continue teaching Year 5 next term, at least until the end of January. At this stage we do not know when Miss Timbrell will be able to return to work.

Parent Mail

Please make sure the office have your up to date mobile number and email address. We are increasingly using text messages and email to contact parents and to send information via Parent Mail. This system has benefits for parents and school alike. It can be particularly useful for emergency messages.

Mad Science Fun Day!

Monday 21st December
9.30am - 3.00pm
at St Matthew's School
£35 for full day (half day available on request)
08454 757507 or 01483 901500
www.madscience.org/southeast

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be upon his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.

Isaiah chapter 9 verses 6 and 7

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