IMPORTANT SCHOOL COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT On Friday, January 30 th , 2026 , we will be gathering food donations for the Leeds North and West Foodbank. At this moment, the Foodbank is particularly in need of the following item:   long-life fruit juice   If you wish to contribute this item, we will be present at the school gate before and after school hours. Your assistance with this would mean a great deal to us and the Foodbank.   Our subsequent collection is scheduled for Friday

Every week, children across the country take on exciting challenges that help protect our planet. These young climate warriors are making a real difference by learning about the environment and taking action to reduce their impact. This week, we proudly handed out numerous certificates and badges to recognize their hard work and dedication. If you want your child to be part of this inspiring movement, you can sign them up at Young Climate Warriors . A young climate warrior pr

After the success of last year, the SMART team are excited to welcome back Spike Bonzo, the stand-up comedy magician for kids, to raise money for the school fund.  He will be performing his brand-new show at St. Matthew’s on Thursday 29 th  January 2026 .   Spike has been performing professionally for over 10 years and has a wealth of knowledge and skills to create the perfect magical experience.  Having performed all over the country, predominantly in the south of England, S

As always, there will be lots going on this next term therefore Mrs Molloy has put together some key dates for your diary.

Children’s Mental Health Week is a vital time to focus on the well-being of young people. This year, St Matthew’s School is embracing the theme “This is My Place,” which highlights belonging, connection, and community. The school’s Postcard Project offers a unique way for children to express their feelings and share positive messages with the wider community. This blog explores how this project builds community ties and supports mental health in meaningful ways. The Importanc

A big ‘THANK YOU’ to our SMART Team for their support this half term.  They have really helped make Christmas extra special in and around school.  The children enjoyed pulling their Christmas crackers as they ate their Christmas lunch, Reception will soon receive their presents from Santa and KS2 have enjoyed choosing which class gifts they would like to buy with their SMART money.    This term we also hosted our first ever Christmas Café which was a huge success – albeit a l

The days are getting colder therefore this can only mean one thing – Christmas is coming! Our Christmas Café is just around the corner too. It will be held on Thursday 4th December from 3.30-4.30pm in the school hall and surrounding areas. It is a brilliant event, run by our SMART Team, that helps raise money for the school. We will be having many of our usual stalls – you can come and buy some delicious food, have a go at the Chocolate Tombola, and guess the name of the gian

We’d love for all our parents and carers to follow us on Instagram:  @stmatthewscofe It’s a great way to see what’s happening in school - including classroom highlights, special events and celebrations of our students’ work.   Hit “Follow” and be part of our online school community.

Can you help? The SMART team are looking for helpers to support the school with their Christmas Cafe event which is being held on Thursday 4 th  December 3.30-4.30pm .  They understand that time is tight and that juggling work and children can be demanding however the more people involved means less for each person to do.   If you are able to support SMART, either as part of the preparations beforehand, or on the day, please email:   smartstmatthews@gmail.com   If you are una

Global Gang has started!  The ten children from Year 6 have been busy checking that we have labels on all light switches, screens and computers to remind everyone to turn them off when they are not being used.  The gang have been busy litter picking outside, making sure that our playground is a nice area to play in.  They also harvested apples from our apple trees and got to sample some of them.  Global Gang are now organising some switch off days for the year and are startin