Welcome to our St Mary's Weekly Newsletter!
Let us Pray- Gweddiwn
Advent
Fourth Sunday in Advent- Peace-Sunday 14th December
My usual very special Christmas List to share with your families this Christmas.
Whole School Mass during Advent-
Today, Mass was celebrated by Fr Nicholas and Deacon Michael in school. The introduction was led by our Year 4 children, the reading and psalm by Year 6s, the Alleluia by Year 5s, the prayers of intercession by Years 3 and 4 and the offertory procession by Foundation Phase children. Thank you to members of the governing body and Sister Jacqueline for joining us. As always, it was a beautiful Mass during which, all children respectfully participated in prayer, reflection and song. Da iawn pawb. A wonderful way to end a busy term and prepare for the birthday of Our Lord Jesus on Christmas day.
Christmas Concert Links
A big thank you to Miss Edwards for filming the concerts and creating videos for each year group. Links will be sent via Seesaw. Please these links are for your own personal viewing and are not permitted to be shared via social media. Diolch.
On behalf of all the staff, heartfelt thanks to all families for your kind wishes, cards and Christmas gifts. As I often say, we are all very blessed to work with such wonderful children and their families, and we look forward to continuing to build our community and successful partnership into the new year 2026. I also extend grateful thanks to our governing body and Friends' committee whose commitment and dedication to our school is also very much appreciated. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd dda i chi i gyd! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all! Take care, have a restful, peaceful and joyful break with your families and our thoughts go out to those members of our families who are sick, a long way away or who have lost loved ones this year. Our prayers to you all. God bless.
Early Years' and Years 3 & 4 Christingle Services
Well done to our children for their wonderful participation in both the Early Years and Years 3 & 4 Christingle services. It was lovely to welcome families into school for such beautiful celebrations.
Masses during Christmas in the local area
School Holidays
Please note- we break up for Christmas today on Friday 19th December and return to school on Tuesday 6th January 2026. (Mon 5th Dec is staff INSET training day)
Tocyn Enfys Draw
Da iawn to Alexis, Lennon, Daniela and Paul for winning the Tocyn Enfys draw today!
St Mary's Attendance Race 2025-26
Please note school starts 08:55 and finishes at 15:15. Please ensure that al children are in school by 08:55
Please remember that children should not worry about having to stay off school if they are poorly. Children should only attend school if they are fit and well enough to do so. Routine appointments, holidays during term-time, days off for birthdays however, are not valid reasons to stay off school.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding with this very important matter.
Foundation Phase Winners this week are:-Dryw with 96.3%
Dosbarth Palodau- 86.3% Dosbarth Parotiaid- 94%- Dosbarth Pengwiniad-83.6%- Dosbarth Dryw-96.3% Dosbarth Robin Goch- 93% Dosbarth Tylluanod- 96%
Key Stage 2 Winners this week are:- Gwaun with 97.2%
Dosbarth Clywedog-84.1% Dosbarth Conwy- 88.5% Dosbarth Alyn-95.4% Dosbarth Gwenfro-83.5% Dosbarth Dyfrdwy- 95.2% Dosbarth Gwaun- 97.2%
Our Whole School Target is 96% and our overall Whole School Attendance this week is 94.3%. Slight increase this week.
Please be aware that there is no cover in the school office between these hours:-
08:30-09:00 (mornings) 11:45-13:30 (lunchtimes) 15:10-15:20 (afternoons)
School Dinner orders
Please ensure that school dinners are pre-ordered at home. Teachers should not be ordering meals in school, as previously advised by WCBC. Thank you
Nursery & Reception- Florence has been to see Father Christmas over the weekend and had a special present. Eden went to visit the Enchanted Forest with his family and had a wonderful time exploring and enjoying the magical sights.Dakshith has a new baby brother.
Years 1 & 2- Nelly performed in the Wizard of Oz over the weekend. Alice made her Brownie Promise. Lennon scored 3 goals in his football match and got a trophy. Luka went to a model village yesterday and drove a train.Jacob had breakfast with Santa. Dewi enjoyed a visit from his cousins and went to watch Uncle Danny in pantomime.Noah won a trophy for doing super physio moves. He also enjoyed a visit to Park Hall farm to feed the animals and meet Santa.Lots of robins have been decorating their Christmas trees and they look brilliant.Leo enjoyed his football training.Elaine’s cousin is getting married. Isabella performed in her Delta dance show ‘A wizard of Oz’ and Eliza went to the Christmas Farm. She also performed in her Delta Christmas show ‘A wizard of Oz’.
Years 3 & 4- Aleks went Christmas shopping with his mum in town. Lucja performed in the Wizard Of Oz pantomime in William Aston Hall. Seth went to a Christmas Fayre and won lots of things on a tombola. Lucja and Nikola had a sleepover.Neave went ice skating in Deeside. Ameya went to AirHop and had lots of fun. Joanna B went to a ballerina show on Saturday night. Daniel has progressed from Beavers to Cubs!Lena D had lots of sugar while watching Home Alone. Kiki and Mariana lit the pink candle in Church. Elliot watched the Manchester City match against Crystal Palace. They won 3-0. Seth, Lucja, Mariana, Jan and Nikola made their first confession. Hunter went to Chester.Jaden watched Chelsea beat Everton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Hania watched the Cinderella pantomime in Mold. Franek went to his brother’s football party. Daniel won a £25 gift voucher. Dorian and Elena had fun at Anwen’s birthday party. Evelyn performed ballet in the Wizard of Oz at the William Aston Hall. Antoni went to his Tae Kwando and had a spar - not a relaxing spa! Dorian went to the Christmas Market in Liverpool, he met up with his sister and saw her new dorm. Anwen is excited to fly to Spain on Friday to spend Feliz Navidad con su familia española! Lily went to the cinema to watch Zootropolis 2. Katlyn went to the lantern festival at Chester Zoo. George and Tommy had a sleepover. Matti has milk that expires on Boxing Day. Nicolas has been granted an A Pass - 1st Kup Black Stripe in Taekwondo. Mateusz has a new puppy, Toby. Lauren is going to her aunty’s house for Christmas.
Year 5 & 6 - Isabella is getting a kitten for Christmas. Ricky is going to Rome. Akain has made a website at home - explore with Akain.Julian is looking forward to his cousin arriving to celebrate Christmas together.Florence completed her dance shows and they went really well! Frankie’s excited about his Grandma coming to celebrate Christmas.Serah moved house,Sophie is going to Portugal for Christmas.Madison has had some new pet fish.Melvin D has learned how to play the piano.Szymon is learning to speak Spanish. Benj had his first North Wales cricket training session last Sunday. Zion has a red stripe in Tae Kwon Do. Saoirse went iceskating for her birthday on Sunday. Ariana, Maya, Fiadh, Neve and Aditi went with her.
Please email / Seesaw with any special good news or remind your child to tell their class teacher so that all good news can be shared on our weekly newsletter. Thank you.
Credits:
Created with images by Maya Kruchancova - "cupcake with sparkler on old wooden background" • Irina Schmidt - "Adoralbe little toddler girl with rainbow and heart painted with colorful window color during pandemic coronavirus quarantine. Child painting rainbows around the world with the words Let's all be well"