Headteacher's Newsletter

Friday 26^th June 2026

HEADTEACHER’S NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents, 

Summer Fair – Thank You!

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It was wonderful to see our school community come together and enjoy the Summer Fair. A huge thank you to our amazing PTA, staff, and all the parents and grandparents who helped to organise, run, and support the event. Your hard work, generosity, and enthusiasm made the day such a success. The children thoroughly enjoyed petting the ponies, goats, rabbits, and silky chickens. The sweet and drinks tombola’s were very popular, as were the face painting and inflatable obstacle course. With the sun shining down on us throughout the day, it was a fantastic event that was enjoyed by all. We are still finalising the total amount raised and hope to share this exciting news with you very soon. As a special thank you, all children will enjoy a well-deserved ice cream as an end-of-term treat, kindly funded by the PTA. Thank you once again for your continued support of our school community.

Welcome

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 It was a joy to meet our new Reception parents yesterday. We are really looking forward to the settling-in sessions and getting to know our new children as they begin their exciting journey with us. It’s a special time, and we are delighted to welcome our new children and parents to the St Vincent’s family.

Last week, parents received details of the class arrangements for September 2026, including the class teachers for all year groups and information about how we will support the children during their transition to their new classes. We know that transitions can bring a mixture of excitement and uncertainty, and we are committed to ensuring that all children feel happy, confident, and well prepared for the new academic year.

We look forward to supporting our children as they take these important next steps in their learning journey.

Staying Safe in the Sun

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Thank you for your support during this week's hot weather. The children have been very well looked after, and we have done everything possible to keep them cool throughout the day.

As the weather continues to be warm, please keep the following reminders in mind to help ensure children remain safe, comfortable, and ready to enjoy their school day.

We are hopeful that temperatures will ease next week. However, we will continue with our hot weather measures to ensure everyone remains safe and comfortable while at school.

• Water Bottles: Children should bring a clearly labelled water bottle each day to stay well hydrated.
• Sun Cream: Please apply sun cream to your child before they come to school. If you would like them to reapply it during the day, send in a named bottle and inform the class teacher.
• Sun Hats: A labelled sun hat is recommended for outdoor activities to protect children from the sun.
• Named Clothing: Jumpers and cardigans are often taken off during warm weather. Please make sure all clothing is clearly labelled to help avoid lost items.
• Summer Uniform: Children can wear their usual summer uniform or PE kit if this feels cooler on the hottest days.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep the children safe and comfortable during the summer term.

Whole School Dates List

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The key dates have been set for the academic year. On the list, you will see the date, event and location. The full list can be seen by clicking this link: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Key School Events and Dates and Summer 1 dates are below.

Summer 2 Dates

We are pleased to share the wide range of exciting events we have planned for this half term and look forward to welcoming you to all the parent events.

Attendance and Punctuality Reminders

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If you have any questions or need support with your child’s attendance, please do not hesitate to contact the school office to request a call back from our pastoral team. We are here to help and work in partnership with families.

Please note that holidays in term time are not authorised. Before booking any trips, we ask parents to check our term dates to ensure holidays are arranged within the designated school breaks.

You can view the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 term dates here: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Term Dates and Times of the School Day

We warmly welcome parents to ask about school life. Your first point of contact is your class teacher. In addition, Mrs Farrell (infant deputy) and Mrs Sutton (junior deputy) and I are available to work in partnership with you to support your child’s learning and wellbeing. We value open communication and welcome all to work together for the benefit of all our pupils.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs A Harrop

Headteacher