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St Matthew’s
Church of England Academy

Together we work, play, learn and pray with Jesus

St Matthew's Church of England Academy & Nursery - please view our admissions pages for places available in Nursery, Reception and throughout the school.
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St Matthew’s
Church of England Academy

September 2026 Notifications

Tuesday 1st September:          INSET Day. School closed to pupils.

Wednesday 2nd September:    Pupils Return

Thursday 17th September:      Welcome to EYFS Parent Meeting (Early Years Only).

                                                Date to be rearranged due to staff availability. 

                                                 !THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER!

 

Tuesday 29th September:        Parents Evening 1

Appointments available 3.40 – 6pm. Appointments made via the office.

Thursday 1st October:             Harvest Worship (C2, C3, C4).

2.30pm start. Please limit to 2 guests per pupil due to Church capacity.

Friday 16th October:               Pupil Non-uniform Day. Bring a Bottle Tombola.

Pupils bring a bottle of anything. (Non-alcoholic) for an after school tombola. Parents bring your £1 coins.

Friday 23rd October:               INSET day. School closed to pupils.

Monday 26th October:             Half Term.

Monday 2nd November:          Pupils return to school

Friday 13th November:           Children in Need non uniform day.

                                                Wear your spots/Pudsey.

Monday 16th November:        Odd Socks Day – Antibullying Week.

                                                Normal uniform + odd socks.

Tuesday 8th December:           EYFS + KS1 Nativity.

2pm start. Please limit to 2 guests per pupil due to Church capacity.

Wednesday 9th December:     KS2 Carol Concert.

2pm start. Please limit to 2 guests per pupil due to Church capacity.

Thursday 10th December:       Xmas Jumper day & Winter disco.        

Non uniform day/party clothes/Christmas Jumper. After school disco until 5pm. £5.50 per pupil.

Wednesday 16th December:   School Christmas Dinner.

Payment made online as normal. Anyone not wanting a Christmas Dinner will need to bring sandwiches – no other hot option this day.

Friday 18th December:            INSET Day. School closed to pupils.

Monday 21st December:         Christmas Break.

Monday 4th January:               Pupils return.

Wednesday 13th January:       Swimming begins. X10 weeks. Y4, Y5, Y6.

Pupils are welcome to come to school in PE kit for easier changing. Need to bring swimwear, swimming cap and towel. Swim time 14.20 – 14.50. Pupils return approx. 3.30pm.

Tuesday 19th January:             Parents Evening 2

Appointments available 3.40 – 6pm. Appointments made via the office.

Monday 1st February:             Children’s mental health week.

In school activities regarding mental health and wellbeing awareness.

Friday 12th February:             Pupil Non-uniform Day. Bring a Tin Tombola.

Pupils donate a tin of anything. For an after school tombola. Parents bring your £1 coins.

Monday 15th February:           Half Term

Monday 22nd / Tuesday 23rd March:  Easter Worship – whole school.

2.30 start. Please limit to 2 guests per pupil due to Church capacity.

Friday 26th March:                  Easter break begins.

Monday 12th April:                 Pupils return to school

Monday 10th May:                  Y6 SATs week.

Thursday 13th May:                Summer Disco

Non uniform day/party clothes/summer clothes. After school disco until 5pm. £5.50 per pupil.

Friday 28th May:                     Pupil Non-uniform Day. Sweet treat Tombola.

Pupils donate a “sweet treat” of anything for an after school tombola. Parents bring your £1 coins.

Monday 31st May:                  Half term.

Monday 7th June:                    INSET day. School closed to pupils.

                                                No pupils on site.

Friday 2nd July:                       Reports out to parents.

Annual report sent out to parents. Please contact the office if you need additional copies of a report for separated families. Please note: we are only able to provide reports for adults with PR for a pupil.

Tuesday 6th July:                    Sports Day

                                                Details TBC.

Tuesday 13th July:                  Parents Eve 3

Appointments available 3.40 – 6pm. Appointments made via the office.

Monday 19th July:                   Leavers’ Worship

                                                Parents of Year 6 leavers’ only. 2pm start.

Tuesday 20th July:                  Last day for pupils

 

Wednesday 21st July: INSET day. School closed to pupils.

04.09.2026: Individual Photos Taken Today!

Individual and sibling "headshot" style photos taken.

Please send pupils to school in uniform top (with PE bottoms/shoes for Class 1, 2 & 4). 

PE Days:

Class 1: Monday & Friday

Class 2: Tuesday & Friday

Class 3: Monday & Wednesday

Class 4: Thursday & Friday

After School Club Dates

Busy Bee's - Tuesday - 6 weeks

8th Sept

15th Sept

22nd sept

6th Oct

13th Oct

20th Oct

 

Film Club - Thursday - 5 weeks

10th Sept

24th Sept

8th Oct

15th Oct

22nd Oct

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