SMART PTA are holding an adult social event which is a Music Bingo. The link for tickets is https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/event/smart-music-bingo

As part of our Lenten Appeal this year, the children have chosen to support St. Gemma’s Hospice. Each year we try to think of some fun ideas to help raise money for our chosen charity. This year, we have decided to host a ‘Break the Rules Day’ . See the attached poster for details. This will be taking place on Thursday 2 nd April 2026 . In order for the children to participate in the event, we have set up a Just Giving page where donations can be made. All donations wi

Here is a copy of the school’s carbon footprint. We work hard at the school to tackle climate change and are one of a small number of schools who calculate our carbon footprint with the help of ‘Green Schools Project’. As you can see from the picture, we produce less carbon than most schools when it comes to purchasing and around the same when it comes to travel, food and energy. Our carbon footprint has increased by 1% from last year, largely due to an increase in CO2 we pro

This week, many of our Year 5 pupils participated in Bikeability, a fantastic program designed to teach children essential cycling skills and road safety awareness. This initiative not only promotes physical activity but also empowers children to become confident and responsible cyclists. The students engaged in practical lessons, learning how to navigate their bikes safely in various traffic scenarios while also understanding the importance of wearing helmets and following r

We had an absolute blast dressing up for World Book Day, an event that celebrates the joy of reading and encourages children to explore the wonderful world of literature through creative expression. The excitement in the air was palpable as students and staff alike donned costumes inspired by their favorite characters from beloved books. From wizards and witches to adventurous heroes and whimsical animals, the variety of outfits showcased the imagination and enthusiasm of eve

The Somerton Award, set up in memory of one of our previous Governors, has been running now for a few years. This poetry competition is held in high esteem by staff, parents and especially the children. This year the awards will be on Thursday 19 th March. After the half term holiday preparations will begin and each class will have a competition to choose their class representative. So now is your chance to help your child . We are inviting all children to either write a p

The Community Café at St. Matthew’s Church is open every Wednesday from 9am until 1pm serving a soup lunch as well as its usual tea, coffee and baked goods. With the extended hours the church really needs some extra volunteers to help with the catering. If this is something you would be interested in, please contact the church directly.

Our well-being day is due to take place on Friday 13 th February . There are lots of exciting activities planned to take place in and around school which will make it a fun day for all. A huge THANK YOU to Miss Stansfield and Mrs Challinor for organising the day. It certainly was not an easy task however their hard work is much appreciated and we expect the day to be a huge success. A big thank you also to those parents, career and organisations who have offered to help

We are excited to announce that St Matthew’s will be holding a careers week, aimed at providing our students with valuable insights into different professions and inspiring them to explore various career paths. Careers week will take place during the week beginning 15 th June and will involve a series of interactive sessions, workshops, and presentations conducted by professionals from a wide range of fields. We believe that exposure to real-life experiences and hearing f

IMPORTANT SCHOOL COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT On Friday 13 th February 2026, we will be collecting food for the Interact Food Pantry in Meanwood. At this time the Food Pantry really needs the following: tinned tomatoes If you would like to donate the above product, we will be at the school gate before and after school. Your support with this would mean so much to us and the Food Pantry. Our next collection will be on Friday 6 th March 2026 for the Leeds North and West Foodbank.

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