Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been another productive week in school!

This week in school

Mass for the beginning of the school year

We began the week with our Mass for the New School Year.  Thank you to Mgr Bill for celebrating Mass for us and to our Y6 children for preparing the prayers and the readings.  It was lovely to see so many parents able to join us.

Summer Reading Challenge

The KS2 children were presented with their Summer Reading Challenge Certificates in assembly today. As we reported in our previous newsletter, an amazing 97 children completed the reading challenge.  Well done to everyone who took part!

Introducing the ‘Mini Vinnies’

In assembly today we were introduced to the ‘Mini Vinnies’.  These are a group of Pupil Chaplains whose role is to put their faith into action, responding to the needs of others by organising charity fundraisers and community events.

As Mini Vinnies they are part of a wider network of young people who are working in the junior section of the St Vincent de Paul Society. Their first task is organising the Macmillan Cake Sale on Wednesday 24^th September.  They have asked the Y5 and Y6 children to provide the cakes and invited the whole school to bring in £1 to buy a cake after school on Wednesday.  They are keen to raise as much money as possible for this wonderful charity - please do come along to the sale.

Pre-loved Uniform Sale

The Pre-loved uniform sale last week raised £1,185.  This is an amazing amount of money which will go directly towards buying essential resources for the school.  Thank you to Solange Ronfini and Liza Maxwell for organising the sale and to all those who helped by donating uniform. 

Next week in school

Movie Night – 6 to 8pm Thursday 25^th September

We are looking forward to our Movie Night on Thursday 25^th September. Children in all classes are invited to come into school at 6pm in their own clothes (or pyjamas if they are feeling cosy) to watch the Minecraft movie with their classmates.  The cost of the ticket is £6 and includes a drink, pizza and popcorn. 

You can buy your tickets at the following link: https://st-elizabeth-s-school-richmond-pta.sumupstore.com

Class Information Sessions

Our Class Information Sessions begin next week.  Please see the dates below for details of your child’s class session.  We look forward to seeing you there.

School Calendar Photos­­

Class photographs for the school calendar will be taken next Friday morning.  Children can wear the uniform that they normally wear on a Friday and just need to be clean and smart!  Details of how you can order your calendar will be sent to parents shortly.

Awards this week

Values Awards

Congratulations to the following children for gaining a Values Award this week:

Y1 - Mateo

Y2 - Leo

Y3 - Lewis

Y4 - Mary

Y5 - Valerie

Y6 - Max

Information for Parents

Reception places in September 2026

The application window for Reception places for September 2026 is now open and the closing date is January 15^th 2026.  If you, or someone you know, is interested in a place at St Elizabeth’s, please encourage them to visit the Admissions page on our website where you will find information about the application process and school tours. We warmly welcome applications from Catholic families and from those of all faiths or none.

https://www.st-elizabeths.richmond.sch.uk/page/?title=Admissions&pid=21

‘Helping children with…’ webinars for parents 2025/26

Achieving for Children’s Mental Health Support Teams are delivering a series of webinars for parents of primary-aged children. The  ‘Helping Children with …’ series of webinars will cover a range of common difficulties experienced by children and will aim to share evidence-based strategies to help parents and carers support their children with these difficulties. 

Continue reading about ‘Helping children with…’ Webinars for parents 2025/26 for webinar information.

Upcoming dates

September

Mon 22^nd  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Y6 Class Information for Parents Session in school            

Tue 23^rd  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Y1 Class Information for Parents Session in school

Wed 24^th  3:15 p.m.  Pupil Chaplains’ cake sale for Macmillan Cancer Support

Thu 25^th  9:00 –   10:00 a.m.  Reception Class Information for Parents Session in school             

Thu 25^th  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  PTA Movie Night

Fri 26^th  a.m.  PTA School Calendar photographs

Fri 26^th  p.m.  Whole class Richmond Music Trust clarinet lessons start for Y4  pupils

Mon 29^th  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Y3 Class Information for Parents Session in school

Tue 30^th  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Y2 Class Information for Parents Session in school

Tue 30^th  11– 12 noon  Reception 2026 Parents tour

October

Wed 1^st  9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Y4 Class Information for Parents Session in school

Wed 1^st  3:30 – 5:00 p.m.  Piano Concert

Thurs 2^nd  9:00 –   9:45 a.m.  Y5 Class Information for Parents Session in school            

Thurs 2^nd  All day  National Poetry Day

Fri 3^rd  All day  CAFOD Harvest Fast Day

Attendance and punctuality this week

Congratulations to Y1 and Y3 for having the highest attendance this week at 99%.  And well done to Y3 for having the best punctuality record this week.

Wishing you a lovely weekend,

Jane Hines and the staff of St Elizabeth’s