Headteacher's Newsletter

Friday 25^th September 2026

Headteacher’s Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Start of Year Mass

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It was lovely for our whole school family to come together yesterday for our Start of Year Mass. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who joined us and shared this special celebration with us.

Our next whole school Mass will be our Harvest Mass on Thursday 8th October in the Junior Department. We look forward to coming together again to give thanks for all that we have and to celebrate the generosity of our St Vincent’s family.

HARVEST TIME

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At Harvest time, we give thanks for all the food we have and remember those in need. Each year, we ask for donations to support Cornerstone Day Centre and Trafford South Foodbank. Please see the attached Harvest Planner for more information.

Please can donations be given to your class teacher from Monday 28th September. Please see the attached Harvest Planner for more information.

Have you considered joining the PTA?

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The PTA is here to support our school by raising money to enhance, enrich, and improve the learning experiences of all children. Each year, we organise a variety of events that bring our school community together.

To make these events possible, we rely on the support of parents and staff who volunteer their time and skills. Every year we also hold the PTA Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is a chance for parents to hear about the projects we would like to fund to support children’s learning and give them those extra special treats. Please keep an eye out for a special invitation your children are making for you! We’d love to see as many parents as possible getting involved with the PTA.

The next PTA Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday 29th September at 6:30pm in the Infant Department Hall.

Curriculum Information

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Thank you to all our parents and carers who came along to the Parent Curriculum Meetings. It was lovely to see so many of you and to share more about your child’s learning and the year ahead.

Please see below the links to the PowerPoint presentations from each year group, together with a detailed overview of what the children will be learning this year.

We look forward to working together as a school and parent community to support the children in their learning and help them to thrive. Thank you for your continued support.

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Phonics

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Reception - EYFS

Phonics Letter and Sounds PowerPoint Presentation

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 1   (Year 1 PowerPoint Presentation)

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 2 / (Year 2 Power Point Presentation)

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 3 / (Year 3 PowerPoint Presentation)

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 4 / (Year 4 PowerPoint Presentation)

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 5 /  (Year 5 PowerPoint Presentation)

St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Year 6 / (Y6 Assessment Presentation)

St Vincent’s School & Nursery – Open Morning Wednesday 14th October

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We warmly invite prospective parents to join us for our Open Morning at St Vincent’s. This is a wonderful opportunity to see our school and nursery in action, meet our staff, and learn more about what makes our community so special.

The morning will begin with a presentation about St Vincent’s, including information about our school values and the application process. This will be followed by a guided tour of our classrooms and facilities.

We are proud to be an inclusive community where diversity is valued and celebrated. Everyone is welcome to come along and apply for a place.

To attend one of the following sessions 9:15am, 9:45am, 10:15am and 10:45am, please email your preference to admissions@stvincents.trafford.sch.uk

We look forward to welcoming your friends and family!

Applications for Reception 2027 can now be received. To apply for a place, please follow the link to Trafford admission portal. Please also complete a supplementary form and return this to the infant office along with a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate by the closing date of 15^th January 2027.

Attendance and Punctuality

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Please note that we do not authorise holidays in term time. Please refer to our term dates on this link before booking a holiday to ensure it is booked within the half term holiday. Please see the term dates for 2026-2027. Term Dates

We warmly welcome parents to approach us with any questions about school life. Your first point of contact is always your class teacher. In addition, Mrs Farrell (Infant Deputy), Mrs Sutton (Junior Deputy), and I are always 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