--- title: "Newsletter 13th November 2026" url: "https://st-mary-s-catholic.schudio.com/newsletter-13th-november-2026" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery" --- # Newsletter 13th November 2026 ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic.schudio.com/images/logo/School_Logo.png) # 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 ](https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week-2026/parent-and-carer-pack) ### Forest School Taster Session We are looking forward to welcoming prospective Reception children to a Forest School morning with Mrs Rodgers. [Book a Place ](https://chorleystmarys.lancs.sch.uk/events/2026-11-19-free-forest-school-taster-session) ### 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. ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic.schudio.com/images/news/rememberance.jpg) 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](https://st-mary-s-catholic.schudio.com/REPLACEME_YARROW_IMAGE.jpg) ### 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 ](mailto:r.horne@st-georges.lancs.sch.uk) ##### Location Hornchurch Drive Chorley Lancashire PR7 2RJ ##### Contact Us Mrs Wilson - 01257 262811 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Chorley-St-Marys-Catholic-Primary-School-and-Nursery/61582073293231/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmaryschorley/) © Copyright 2017–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School & Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-mary-s-catholic.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)