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Newsletter 37 – 29th June 2026
Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)
This half-term’s value is ‘Endurance’ (Galatians 6:9)
Transition Days for High Schools
A reminder that if you have a child in Year 6, they will be visiting their new high schools this week. Each school is different in terms of which days the Year 6 children will attend so please check the letter you will have received from the school for your child’s day(s). Children will normally wear their St Matthew’s school uniform on transition days
ParkPlay
ParkPlay is a Sport England supported charity which empowers communities to bring free, outdoor play to their parks every week, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to connect and have fun. Free games and activities are provided in local parks for all generations, not just children.
ParkPlay is coming to Blackburn, starting in July. It will be taking place each Saturday in Queens Park from 10.00am – 12.00noon. The first session will take place on Saturday 11th July.
All volunteers are trained, DBS checked and will lead the sessions.
All families are welcome and encouraged to bring children of any age. The sessions will involve a variety of sports/activities/games including football, cricket and tug of war.
It’s a great way to have fun and be active as a family. Why not give it a go?
Class Assemblies
Thank you to our Woodpeckers’ class for their fantastic assembly last week. Thank you to all the parents and carers who came along to support the children – it was great to see you there.
The last class assembly of the year will be led by our Kingfishers’ class and will be taking place on Thursday 9th July. Parents and carers of children in the Kingfishers’ class are very welcome to come and join us for this. It starts at 8.45am.
Sports Day
A reminder that we are hoping to hold our Sports Day on Tuesday 7th July. Let’s pray for some cooler but still dry weather for that day!
This week’s Amazing Achievers!
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You’ve Been Spotted! Children who have been demonstrating one of our school values:
Hira Kayani & Aani-Fatima Raheem – Robins Daniel Malik - Woodpeckers Abeera Chaudary - Kingfishers Sara Bhamji – Swallows Anaya Ullah – Doves Ameerah Khan – Owls Yousaf Iqbal - Kestrels Hooria Abbas – Hawks Fatima Diwan – Falcons Yara Saleh - Eagles |
Headteacher’s Award Children chosen for a special achievement:
Adam Sabir & Imana Patel – Robins Jannat Sharif - Woodpeckers Ayaan Bhojani – Kingfishers The Whole Class – Swallows Khadijah Faiz – Doves Sabrina Ismaili – Owls Zakariya Faqir – Kestrels Salman Khaled – Hawks Salma Ismaili – Falcons Adam Shah - Eagles |
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Remarkable Readers
Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:
Ayah Khan & Humza Iqbal - Robins Zakariya Latif - Woodpeckers Zainab Hussain – Kingfishers Deen Hussain – Swallows Azaan Ali – Doves Zeesha Nain – Owls Razane El-Mansori – Kestrels Anivardh Vyas – Hawks Sulaiman Ali – Falcons Amina Thazhathethil - Eagles |
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Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week: Woodpeckers |
Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever: Fatima Geloo (Hawks) |
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Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards: Abdullah Hassan (Woodpeckers) & Zara Rizwan (Doves) |
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Last Week’s Attendance
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Best attendance |
Best punctuality |
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Infants |
Swallows (100%) |
Robins |
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Juniors |
Owls |
Hawks |
Best wishes
Julian Rogers
Headteacher