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SCHOOL, YEAR GROUP AND CLASS LETTERS 2025/26

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September Letters

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are excited to inform you that as part of our commitment to raising aspirations for further education, our Year 5 pupils will be visiting the University of Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to explore university life and broaden their understanding of future educational pathways.

The visit will take place on the following days:

  • Monday 23rd September 2024 – Kingfisher and Otter
  • Wednesday 25th September 2024 – Maple and Snapdragon

Lunch will be provided for all pupils, and there is no change to the usual start and finish times. Please ensure your child comes to school as usual on their visit day.

We are looking forward to an inspiring and educational day!

Yours sincerely,

St Matthew’s Primary School

Dear parents, 

Welcome to Year 6 and your child’s final year at St. Matthew’s Primary School. It might seem like a long way off but your child will transfer to high school next year. Please read this email carefully as it contains some very important information. 

High school applications must be completed by 31st October 2024. 

For a link to the Luton Borough Council Website where you will make your application, please click here.

We would strongly encourage you to visit your local high schools before applying. I have attached a list of open days to this email. Information about the open days can also be found on the high school websites. 

To support you with your application, we will hold a parent/carer meeting with a representative from the local authority. Here you will be shown how to apply, given information about catchment areas, discuss chances of getting into local schools and have an opportunity to ask questions. We will also briefly discuss how we as a school are preparing your child for high school. 

These meetings will take place on:

  • Monday 30th September at 3:30pm – Eagle and Orchid Class 
  • Monday 7th October at 3:30pm – Oak and Wolf Class 

Please come to your child’s classroom door at the end of the day and we will show you in. Your child can attend the meeting with you. 

We look forward to seeing you there. 

If you need support with your child’s application, please make an appointment to see our family worker by contacting the school office on 01582 723970 or by emailing admin.stmatthews@smps.uk.

Kind regards, 

Mrs Bardon

Assistant Headteacher

Dear Parent/ Carer,

As you may know Year 4 will be starting their swimming lessons this term. Please see below
all of the information you will need to ensure they have a brilliant swimming experience as
well as the dates your child’s class will be swimming.

Swimming during the Autumn term – Badger and Elm

Thursday 5th September 2024
Thursday 12th September 2024
Thursday 19th September 2024
Thursday 26th September 2024
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Thursday 10th October 2024
Thursday 17th October 2024
Thursday 25th October 2024

Half Term

Thursday 7th November 2024
Thursday 14th November 2024
Thursday 21st November 2024
Thursday 28th November 2024
Thursday 5th December 2024
Thursday 12th December 2024

Swimming during the Spring term – Goldfinch and Bluebell

Thursday 9th January 2025
Thursday 16th January 2025
Thursday 23rd January 2025
Thursday 30th January 2025
Thursday 6th February 2025
Thursday 13th February 2025

Half Term

Thursday 27th February 2025
Thursday 6th March 2025
Thursday 13th March 2025
Thursday 20th March 2025
Thursday 27th March 2025
Thursday 3rd April 2025

Year 4 swimming lessons will take place on Thursday mornings at Inspire Luton Sports Village; we will travel to the swimming pool by double decker bus where your child will take part in a 40-minute lesson before coming back to school.

For swimming your child will need:

  • Boys – Swimming trunks/shorts, above knee length. (To be worn to school under their
    PE kit)
  • Towel.
  • Girls – Swimming costume, NO bikinis. (To be worn to school under their PE kit)
  • Towel.
  • For modesty girls may wear leggings and/or a T-shirt over their swimming costume.

Please note:

  • Goggles are not needed.
  • Swimming hats are not provided but are recommended for all children with long
    hair.
  • Boys and girls will change in seperate changing rooms

Swimming is part of the National Curriculum and all children must take part in these
sessions. If for any reason your child cannot swim one particular week please send them
into school with a signed note giving a brief explanation.

School swimming lessons are designed to give the children the skills they need to be safe in
and around water; they are not a substitute for regular swimming lessons. For this reason we
ask that if your child attends swimming lessons outside of school that you keep them in the
sessions during the time that they are having their in school swimming lessons.

The lessons cater for all abilities, whether your child has never swum before or they regularly
attend lessons out of school. The lessons are led by Active Luton swimming teachers and
assisted by the St Matthew’s PE team who will be in the water alongside the children
ensuring they are able to get the most from their lessons.

If you have any further questions or concerns regarding your child attending school
swimming lessons, please call or email the school office.

Many thanks

Mr Drew

PE Team

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