Headteacher's Newsletter

Friday 1^st May 2026

HEADTEACHER’S NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents, 

YEAR 3 HOLY COMMUNION  

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The Year 3 children have been journeying through the Sacramental Programme as they prepare to receive their Sacraments. This Saturday, the first of our Year 3 classes will take the next important step in their faith journey as 
they receive their First Holy Communion. The children are well prepared and are looking forward with great excitement to receiving the Sacrament of the Eucharist at St Vincent’s Church. Please keep them in your prayers 
as they celebrate this very special occasion. 

PRAYER FOR THE YEAR 3 CHILDREN 
Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time. 
May this day be the step toward a life-long love of the Eucharist. 
Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom 
as they grow into full discipleship. 
Amen

MARY OUR MOTHER 

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May is a special month in the Church as we honour Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Throughout this month, we reflect on how important Mary is in our faith. The children will take part in special prayers, create May prayer tables, and 
show their love for Mary in different ways. They will also sing songs to Mary and ask for her help in staying close to Jesus. 

PRAYING THE ROSARY 

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During this month, the children will also be praying the Rosary. This beautiful prayer helps them to build a loving relationship with Mary, who they can turn to for comfort and guidance, just like a mother. Whether prayed at home or in school, the Rosary brings children together in shared prayer and strengthens their faith. Please see the link provided for a simple guide on how to pray the Rosary: Pray the rosary.

WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN THIS TERM  

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The link to year group plans can be found below. These outline all the themes your child will learn about at school. If you have any questions about the curriculum or how best to support your child, please do not hesitate to speak 
to your child’s teacher. 

Reception curriculum newsletter: Reception
Year 1 curriculum newsletter: Year 1 
Year 2 curriculum newsletter: Year 2
Year 3 curriculum newsletter: Year 3 
Year 4 curriculum newsletter: Year 4
Year 5 curriculum newsletter: Year 5 
Year 6 curriculum newsletter: Year 6 

SAFE IN THE SUN

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As the weather becomes warmer, please take note of the following reminders to help keep children comfortable and safe during the school day: 

Water Bottles: Children should bring a labelled water bottle to school each day to stay well hydrated.

Sun Cream: Please apply sun cream to your child before school. If you would like them to reapply it during the day, kindly send in a named bottle and inform the class teacher. 

Sun Hats: We recommend that children bring a labelled sun hat to wear during outdoor activities to help protect them from the sun. 

Named Clothing: Jumpers and cardigans are often removed in warmer weather. Please ensure that all clothing is clearly labelled to help prevent items from being lost. 

Summer Uniform: Children may now wear their summer uniform. Further details can be found on our school website under School Uniform Information.

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 on this link: St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Trafford: Key School Events and Dates

Attendance and Punctuality Reminders

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If you have any concerns 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