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Update on School Re-opening

Update on School Re-opening

Wednesday 27th May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers, Re: Coronavirus (Covid-19) St Mary’s Update on School re-opening I hope you are all keeping well. On behalf of all at St Mary’s, we say a huge ‘thank you’ for...

Wednesday 27th May 2020 Dear Parents and Carers...
SHINE London ~ support for families

SHINE London ~ support for families

Introducing SHINE London The Seasonal Health Intervention Network (SHINE) is a fuel poverty referral network and free energy advice service for Londoners. SHINE London offers a dedicated helpline and affordable warmth interventions to ensure households...

Introducing SHINE London The Seasonal Health In...
Fitness Challenge from Coach Nathaniel

Fitness Challenge from Coach Nathaniel

Hello St. Mary's family! It's time for another fitness activity. How did you all get on with my last challenge? I have been working with Mr McLaughlin to bring you a new and fun fitness challenge. It's...

Hello St. Mary's family! It's time for another fi...
Mental Health Awareness Week 18th- 24th May 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 18th- 24th May 2020

This week is 'Mental Health Awareness Week' and the theme is Kindness! Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the week aims to raise awareness and to promote the message of good mental health for...

This week is 'Mental Health Awareness Week' and th...
Helping Children with Anxiety

Helping Children with Anxiety

If the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing anxiety, stress and uncertainty for grownups, imagine how our children feel! Depending on their age and media exposure, children may know more about the virus...

If the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is...
Google Classroom and Class Dojo For Home Learning

Google Classroom and Class Dojo For Home Learning

Dear Parents / Carers: Google Classroom is a fantastic way for class teachers and children to interract with one another. If you are finding it challenging to use Google Classroom click on the link below...

Dear Parents / Carers: Google Classroom is a fa...
Islington Council's Resident Scheme

Islington Council's Resident Scheme

What is Islington Council’s Resident Support Scheme? The scheme supports the Council’s vision of a fairer Islington by offering temporary financial support to residents facing severe difficulties because of government cuts, changes to welfare benefits...

What is Islington Council’s Resident Support Schem...
Supporting your children's education during Coronavirus advice from Gov.uk

Supporting your children's education during Coronavirus advice from Gov.uk

While staying at home due to coronavirus, parents and carers may be worried about their children’s development and the impact of missing school. No one expects parents to act as teachers, or to provide the...

While staying at home due to coronavirus, parents ...
BBC Home Learning

BBC Home Learning

The BBC homeschooling lessons have been created with teachers and other educational experts and feature a mix of videos, animations, practice activities, quizzes and games. Simply visit the BBC Home Learning Page. Pick your year and...

The BBC homeschooling lessons have been created wi...
Letter from Mr McLaughlin 20th April 2020

Letter from Mr McLaughlin 20th April 2020

Hello Year 4! Welcome to Summer Term 2020! I hope you are well and helping out as much as possible at home during lock-down! Well done for the interesting and beautiful Easter projects! Complete the...

Hello Year 4! Welcome to Summer Term 2020! I ho...
Letter from Miss Mann April 20th 2020

Letter from Miss Mann April 20th 2020

Happy Monday Reception and Families! I hope you all had a restful and fun Easter despite the current situation. Thank goodness we were blessed with some beautiful weather to brighten our days! Today is the start...

Happy Monday Reception and Families! I hope you...
Letter from Mr Sime 20th April 2020

Letter from Mr Sime 20th April 2020

Hello again Year 3, I hope you and your families had a relaxing Easter break and that you all enjoyed the activities. Summer one is officially upon us and we continue our home learning journey...

Hello again Year 3, I hope you and your families ...
Letter from Mrs Rocque 20th April 2020

Letter from Mrs Rocque 20th April 2020

Dear year 5 families, I hope that you had a pleasant Easter and are all geared up for the refreshing and renewing season of Spring; a time of new beginnings, renewed hope and enduring possibilities....

Dear year 5 families, I hope that you had a ple...
Letter from Miss Coates April 20th 2020

Letter from Miss Coates April 20th 2020

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope you had a lovely, restful Easter holiday. Below are some activities for this week for English and Maths and our new History topic, Kings and Queens of England....

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope you had a love...
Letter from Miss Williams, April 20th 2020

Letter from Miss Williams, April 20th 2020

Hello children and parents/carers, We hope that you all had a great Easter and a well deserved rest. As we enter the Summer term, we will be starting a new topic for History and this will...

Hello children and parents/carers, We...
Letter from Mr. Cota 20th April 2020

Letter from Mr. Cota 20th April 2020

Hey everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good Easter! I also hope you and your families are doing well! I’ve got some exciting links for you today! Some really cool stuff is being put...

Hey everyone! I hope you’ve all had a good East...
#StayInWorkOut

#StayInWorkOut

We're all now spending a lot more time at home than we might like, which is why staying as physically active as possible is more important than ever. Join the Movement is our brand-new campaign,...

We're all now spending a lot more time at home tha...
Islington's Home Learning Page for Years 1-6

Islington's Home Learning Page for Years 1-6

Dear Children, Parents and Carers, Visit Islington's Home Learning Page. Here you will find educational resources and links to help you continue to learn new things and revisit things that you have already learnt whilst...

Dear Children, Parents and Carers, Visit Isling...
Information for Parents from Islington Local Authority

Information for Parents from Islington Local Authority

The team at Islington, have been working hard to put together some advice and information for Parents and Carers in relation to the Coronavirus. On the Islington Directory, they have added some links and resources...

The team at Islington, have been working hard to p...
Showing Thanks for Animals of Every Kind

Showing Thanks for Animals of Every Kind

Learn Together... #LiveLent: Care for God's Creation is the Church of England's Lent Campaign for 2020 And God said, "Let the earth bring forth living creatures of every kind..." And God saw that it was good. We...

Learn Together... #LiveLent: Care for God's Cre...
Free School Meals

Free School Meals

Children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals if: The pupil has to stay at home because they and/or wider family members...

Children eligible for free school meals will benef...
Letter from Mr McLaughlin 6th April 2020

Letter from Mr McLaughlin 6th April 2020

Dear Year 4, I hope this letter finds you all calm, comfortable and shining your light on those around you. This is a time to reflect on Jesus’s teachings, so share what we have been...

Dear Year 4, I hope this letter finds you all c...
Easter letter from Mr Sime 6th April 2020

Easter letter from Mr Sime 6th April 2020

Spring is officially upon us which usually welcomes the arrival of more sunshine and warmth. This Easter will no doubt be a bit different than previous ones as most of us will be spending...

Spring is officially upon us which usually welcome...
Letter from Miss Coates April 6th 2020

Letter from Miss Coates April 6th 2020

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope that you enjoyed last week’s activities and are continuing to keep safe and well at home. Below are some activities for the Easter holidays. The first is around...

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope that you enjoy...
Letter from Mrs Rocque 6th April 2020

Letter from Mrs Rocque 6th April 2020

Dear Year 5 families, Many thanks for all the support you have shown during the school closure, in ensuring your child engages in home learning. I have set some fantastic activities that your child can...

Dear Year 5 families, Many thanks for all the s...
Letter from Miss Williams Easter Activities 6th April 2020

Letter from Miss Williams Easter Activities 6th April 2020

Hello, I hope that you've all been keeping well and enjoying last weeks activities. I have attached some suggestions for Easter related activities below. Letter20from20Miss20Williams20April206th202020

Hello, I hope that you've all been keeping well...
Letter from Miss Mann Easter Activities April 6th 2020

Letter from Miss Mann Easter Activities April 6th 2020

Good morning Reception, I want to wish you all a wonderful and joyful Easter break. Here are your activities for your half term, I hope you have lots of fun! I hope you all like my Easter...

Good morning Reception, I want to wish you all ...
Year 6 Easter Activities

Year 6 Easter Activities

It’s an exciting week for St. Mary’s e-learning! It’s Easter! This makes it a great opportunity to reflect on our school vision! I hope you all remember some of our exciting learning about the...

It’s an exciting week for St. Mary’s e-learnin...
At home resources from Little Angel Theatre

At home resources from Little Angel Theatre

The team at Little Angel Theatre have been working hard to create online resources for families with Primary aged children at home. There is a mixture of story videos (told by their performers), art and...

The team at Little Angel Theatre have been working...
Football skills with Coach Nathaniel

Football skills with Coach Nathaniel

Hi Kids, Hope you're keeping well! Fancy a quick quarantine break? Click on my video below to learn some fun football skills. If you don't have a football then you can use a pair of rolled up...

Hi Kids, Hope you're keeping well! Fancy a q...
Autism Awareness 2020

Autism Awareness 2020

World Autism Awareness Week 2020 has official started! Although most of you are at home right now, it is still really important to remember this week and continue to raise autism awareness. Attached are the links...

World Autism Awareness Week 2020 has official star...
Message from Headteacher Miss Prayag

Message from Headteacher Miss Prayag

Dear School Family Community, Over the past few weeks and days we have all worked through rapidly changing events due to the current national health crisis. Schools are officially closed. There are schools, including St...

Dear School Family Community, Over the past few...
Letter from Miss Coates March 30th 2020

Letter from Miss Coates March 30th 2020

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope that you are safe and well and that you are enjoying your time at home with loved ones. Here are some tasks for the week for English and...

Dear Parents and Year 1, We hope that you are s...
Letter from Miss Mann March 30th 2020

Letter from Miss Mann March 30th 2020

Good morning Reception, I hope you are all still smiling and enjoying your time at home with your families. I miss seeing your happy faces, singing ‘Doe a Dear’ and learning together but I am...

Good morning Reception, I hope you are all still ...
Letter from Mr Cota 30th March 2020

Letter from Mr Cota 30th March 2020

Hey Year 6, I hope you and your families are keeping safe and well during this time. Mr Michael and I have been planning some more activities for you to complete whilst you're at home....

Hey Year 6, I hope you and your families are ke...
Letter from Mr McLaughlin 30th March 2020

Letter from Mr McLaughlin 30th March 2020

Dear Year 4, I hope you are well while school is officially closed. Here are some tasks for the week. Please choose your own level. Best wishes, Mr McLaughlin and Miss Kelly. Letter from Mr McLaughlin March...

Dear Year 4, I hope you are well while school i...
Letter from Miss Williams March 30th 2020

Letter from Miss Williams March 30th 2020

I hope that you are all keeping well. Remember to keep working at home but also take time to look after yourselves. Miss Michelle and I will be sending out some suggestions for activities...

I hope that you are all keeping well. Remember to ...
Letter from Mr Sime 30th March 2020

Letter from Mr Sime 30th March 2020

Hello everyone! I hope you are all ok, keeping those minds and bodies active (not too active, be kind to your carers!) I know there was a good amount of work set to keep you...

Hello everyone! I hope you are all ok, keeping th...
Letter from Mrs Rocque March 30th

Letter from Mrs Rocque March 30th

Dear Year 5 families, I hope you are all keeping safe and well, while our school is officially closed. Year 5 learning continues with school and home working together to support your child’s learning...

Dear Year 5 families, I hope you are all keeping s...
Beatitudes Day

Beatitudes Day

Reception learnt all about Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Reception class were rewarded for their fantastic learning. Year 1 learnt all about Blessings and thought reflected on all of...

Reception learnt all ...
Rainbow Spirit

Rainbow Spirit

Pictures of rainbows have started springing up in windows after schools closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of schools are encouraging pupils to put up paintings to spread hope after a trend...

Pictures of rainbows have started springing up in ...
The Little Angel Theatre

The Little Angel Theatre

At St. Mary’s we have strong and established community partnerships. The Little Angel Theatre in Islington have worked with us for a long time and have helped us to realise our school vision in...

At St. Mary’s we have strong and established c...
Reception Phonics Workshop

Reception Phonics Workshop

Thank you to all families that attended the Phonics Workshop early in the Spring Term. Please see attached the teacher presentation from the workshop. Reception Phonics Workshop

Thank you to all families that atten...
Year 2 Reading workshop

Year 2 Reading workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 2 Reading workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful resources to use at home. Year 2 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 2 Common Exception Words Year...

Thank you to everyone that signed up...
Year 6 Reading workshop

Year 6 Reading workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 6 Reading workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful information to use at home. Year 6 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 6 Reading With Your...

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Ye...
Year 5 Reading workshop

Year 5 Reading workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 5 Reading workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful information to use at home. Year 5 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 5 Reading with Your...

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Ye...
Year 4 Reading workshop

Year 4 Reading workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 4 Reading workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful information to use at home. Year 4 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 4 Reading with Your...

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Ye...
Year 3 Reading workshop

Year 3 Reading workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 3 Reading workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful information to use at home. Year 3 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 3 Reading with Your...

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Ye...
Year 1 Reading and Phonics Workshop

Year 1 Reading and Phonics Workshop

Thank you to everyone that signed up to the Year 1 Reading and Phonics workshop. Attached you will find the presentation and helpful materials to use at home. Year 1 Reading Workshop Presentation Year 1 Common...

Thank you to everyone that signed up...
Kids Workout with Coach Joe

Kids Workout with Coach Joe

PE with The Body Coach will be live each morning at 9am. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3LPrhI0v-w&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvPHOpzoEk5onAEbq40g2-k

PE with The Body Coach will be live each morning a...
Free School Packed Lunch

Free School Packed Lunch

The local authority and Caterlink have been working hard to ensure that children still receive a wonderful lunch, even whilst the school is closed. If you are eligible for free school meals and would like...

The local authority and Caterlink have been workin...
School closure

School closure

Following the government's guidance, St. Mary's will close at 3:30pm on Friday 20th March until further notice. This is very sad for our community as we know how much children at St. Mary's enjoy...

Following the government's guidance, St. Mary's wi...
Home Learning Resources

Home Learning Resources

In the event of school closures, St. Mary's will communicate with you through our text2parent service. Home learning packs have been provided for you in the event of you and your family having to...

In the event of school closures, St. Mary's will c...
Washing your hands

Washing your hands

Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illnesses. Watch this video to find out the best way to wash your hands.

Washing your hands is one of the easiest ways to p...
Lunch Menu Spring 2020

Lunch Menu Spring 2020

At Caterlink our primary objective is to provide pupils, staff and visitors with a choice of homemade, nutritious and well-balanced meals. All our food is made fresh on-site using quality produce in line with...

At Caterlink our primary objective is to provide p...
School Money

School Money

With SchoolMoney’s secure online payments system, parents can pay for clubs and school trips. Parents can book online appointments for Parent and Teacher Consultations.

With SchoolMoney’s secure online payments system, ...
Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

We enjoyed another wonderful curriculum day - as we all assembled to help save the world from the evil Thanos! We were all given a mission and had to show our superhero values for...

We enjoyed another wonderful curriculum day - as w...
Sports Day!

Sports Day!

We enjoyed another wonderful Sports Day down at Highbury Fields. Thanks to everyone who helped and Danny and Steve for setting up and helping to run a wonderful obstacle course! Everyone had a great...

We enjoyed another wonderful Sports Day down at Hi...
Year 6 Leavers Deanery Service at St Mary's Church

Year 6 Leavers Deanery Service at St Mary's Church

Yesterday we had a wonderful service at St Mary's Church with all of the Year 6 classes from our Deanery school. It was lovely meeting some of the new friends we will make in...

Yesterday we had a wonderful service at St Mary's ...
Kingswood

Kingswood

Our children are having a wonderful time on their residential trip! Have a look at some of the photos so far...

Our children are having a wonderful time on their ...
Prom Praise Video

Prom Praise Video
Prom Praise

Prom Praise

Wow! What an incredible evening! We were extremely lucky that our school was able to be part of a giant children's choir performing at Prom Praise. The children all worked extremely hard in the...

Wow! What an incredible evening! We were extremely...
Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day

Well done to everyone who helped support Red Nose Day at school on Friday. Thank you to all who donated money to dress up and baked delicious goodies to sell in our Bake Sale! As...

Well done to everyone who helped support Red Nose ...
Songs for Prom Praise

Songs for Prom Praise

Here are the songs our children will be lucky enough to sing at Prom Praise.

Here are the songs our children will be lucky enou...
Disney Curriculum Day - "Who Dunnit?"

Disney Curriculum Day - "Who Dunnit?"

We had an amazing day on our "Who Dunnit" Disney themed Curriculum Day. One of the poor characters had met with an unfortunate accident and all of the children - led by the Great Mouse...

We had an amazing day on our "Who Dunnit" Disney t...
Anne Booth visits St Mary's!

Anne Booth visits St Mary's!

What an honour! Anne Booth - author of the Refuge (which was a focus for our whole school Christmas Unit) and other wonderful children's books came to visit us! She read us her book Refuge...

What an honour! Anne Booth - author of the Refuge ...
Aladdin!

Aladdin!

Wow! What a great time we all had watching Aladdin at the Hackney Empire! They never cease to amaze us. We all had a great time laughing, singing and dancing to the 'panda' song!

Wow! What a great time we all had watching Aladdin...
Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

To mark Remembrance Day - St Mary's held our annual Service, followed by our mark of Remembrance at the War Memorial at Islington Green. Classes laid their own wreaths and shared prayers, the choir...

To mark Remembrance Day - St Mary's held our annua...
Star Wars Day!

Star Wars Day!

We all had a great time on our Star Wars Curriculum Day! We worked really hard to train as a Jedi in our various activities, to stop the evil Empire from taking over our...

We all had a great time on our Star Wars Curriculu...
Years 3, 4 and 5 make a film!

Years 3, 4 and 5 make a film!

https://www.stmarys.islington.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/boudicca_in_islington_1280x720.mp4 Years 3, 4 and 5 had the amazing opportunity to work with an artist from a local gallery to create a short film about Boudicca visiting Islington! This was linked to our History learning...

https://www.stmarys.islington.sch.uk/wp-...
Our very own home-grown CARROTS!

Our very own home-grown CARROTS!

Our carrots have Grown! Last year every class planted carrot seeds. Linked to Harvest, we've just harvested our crop and... look how they've turned out. Everyone is really proud. The carrots will be making their...

Our carrots have Grown! Last year every class p...
Harvest Service

Harvest Service

Today we celebrated our Harvest Service at St Mary's Church - led by our wonderful Youth Minister Rebecca. Thank you to everyone for all of your kind donations, which we have taken down to...

Today we celebrated our Harvest Service at St Mary...
MacMillan Coffee Morning

MacMillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our MacMillan Coffee Morning on Monday. We raised a great £136.76 for charity. A huge thanks to the parents and children who baked cakes especially for...

Thank you to everyone who came and supported our M...
Sports Day

Sports Day

We enjoyed a great sports day at Highbury Fields. We all had a super day and the sun was out! Thanks to all the parents who came and watched, helped tidy up afterwards and walk the...

We enjoyed a great sports day at Highbury Fields. ...
Kingswood

Kingswood

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Choir opens Soul in the City Festival

Choir opens Soul in the City Festival

On Saturday our School Choir were again asked to sing at the opening of the local festival 'Soul in the City'. They performed a mixture of songs, after the local councillor had cut the red...

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Pentecost Service at St Stephens

Pentecost Service at St Stephens

We all enjoyed a wonderful service at St Stephen's this morning. Thanks to Father John for a great story, our Young Leaders for the Bible Readings and Prayers - and thank you to all the...

We all enjoyed a wonderful service at St Stephen's...
Working with a professional artist to create a Peace Dove

Working with a professional artist to create a Peace Dove

In Year 4, we were very lucky to have a professional artist come in and work with us for two days. We spent time exploring different artistic media, learnt a range of different artistic skills and...

In Year 4, we were very lucky to have a profession...
Easter Service

Easter Service

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated our Easter Service with us, we had a wonderful service at St James'. Our children shared readings and prayers, as well as singing beautifully as always. We...

Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated our ...
Curriculum Day Spring

Curriculum Day Spring

At St Mary's we again enjoyed another great curriculum day. We all got to take a journey around the world - visiting a range of different countries, enjoying different cuisines and learning a range of...

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World Book Day

World Book Day

As always, St Mary's celebrated a wonderful World Book Day. We all came in dressed up as a variety of different characters from our favourite or famous books. Have a look at some of our...

As always, St Mary's celebrated a wonderful World ...
Candlemas Service

Candlemas Service

We celebrated our Candlemas Service at St Mary's Church. It was a lovely service - thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us.

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St Mary's sings for The Queen!

St Mary's sings for The Queen!

As part of Scripture Union's 150th Celebration Service held at St Mary's Church - our school was asked to perform for the Queen of England! Our choir worked incredibly hard and performed magnificently. They...

As part of Scripture Union's 150th Celebration Ser...
St. Mary's Vision Story Day

St. Mary's Vision Story Day

We had over 120 families joined us on Thursday as we celebrated our St Mary’s Vision Story with our whole school ‘live promenade’ of drama, singing, artwork, story telling and street dancing. Children performed absolutely brilliantly,...

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