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Newsletter 13th November 2026

School Newsletter

13 November 2026

With Christ, we live, love, learn and grow.

Follow us on Instagram: @stmaryschorley

Headteacher's Message Events & Notices Attendance Celebration Assembly Community News
Headteacher's Message

Dear Parents and Carers,

Anti-Bullying Week - Odd Socks Day

Next week is Anti-Bullying Week. We will be reflecting on the theme Break the Silence and helping children understand the importance of speaking up when they are worried about themselves or somebody else.

Children are invited to wear odd socks on Tuesday as part of our Anti-Bullying Week activities.

Parent and Carer Information

Forest School Taster Session

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective Reception children to a Forest School morning with Mrs Rodgers.

Book a Place

Remembrance Day

Thank you for your support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

A special thank you to Theo in Year 4, who shared photographs, medals and stories belonging to his great-grandfather who served in the Royal Navy during World War II.

Events & Notices

Christmas Fayre

Our Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday 27th November from 3:45pm to 5:45pm.

Please note that there will be no after-school club on this evening.

Non-Uniform Days

  • 20 November - Chocolate or Toy Donation
  • 27 November - Bottle Donation

Pupil Parliament Book Sale

Pupils are collecting unwanted books to sell at the Christmas Fayre.

CAFOD Visits School

Children enjoyed workshops and assemblies led by CAFOD representatives focusing on Catholic Social Teaching.

Nasal Flu Vaccinations

Further catch-up information will be circulated directly to families.

Attendance News

Our school attendance target is 97%.

School Target

97%

Top Class

Year 3

98.08%

Lancashire Ranking

40th

Current Position

Attendance League Table

Class Attendance
Year 3 98.08%
Year 6 97.94%
Year 4 97.27%
Year 5 97.16%
Year 1 97.09%
Year 2 96.60%
Reception 94.80%
Celebration Assembly

Star of the Week & Value of the Week

Class ⭐ Star of the Week ❤️ Value of the Week
Nursery Maeva Ottilie
Reception Tyler Romee
Year 1 Martha Myles
Year 2 Anais Hannah
Year 3 Katie Olivia
Year 4 Coby Ralphi
Year 5 Leo Layla
Year 6 Tommy Arlo
This week's school value is Belonging.
Community & Parish News
Yarrow Schools Alliance

Youth Mass

Families are warmly invited to attend the Youth Mass at St Gregory's Church.

Train to Teach with Yarrow Schools Alliance

St Mary's is proud to work alongside the Yarrow Schools Alliance teacher training programme.

For more information contact: r.horne@st-georges.lancs.sch.uk

Location

Hornchurch Drive
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 2RJ

Contact Us

Mrs Wilson - 01257 262811
office@chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk

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