Well, it was a cold, wet and windy day for it, but everyone persevered during our sponsored run around the school field! Our Reception children were spurred on by completing their laps with their Year 6 buddies and despite the weather everyone had a great time. Thank you to all the parents and friends who came along to support the children. We raised an incredible £4986.41!

After a break of several years, we were able to hold our annual Somerton Poetry Awards, in memory of Mr Somerton. Each class winner, was invited to recite their poem at our final in front of the school and the judging panel. A big congratulations to all the children who learnt a poem and especially to our finalists. 

We were contacted last year by the daughter of a lady called Mary Price. Mary was a resident at Dyneley House Care Home, just around the corner from our school, who sadly passed away last year. She had always enjoyed the visits from the children from St. Matthew's and because of this, had left the school some money in her will to be used for the school library. Our new books have been purchased and even include a dedication to her memory in the front of each book. 

From Monday 13th March to Friday 17th March we celebrated 'Science Week'. Each year group had visitors to inspire us about the different areas of science including a doctor, an engineer, a planetarium and the Zoolab. Each class undertook their own experiments and investigations. Check out the photos of all our fun activities. 

We had a great time once again celebrating World Book Day. Every class got the opportunity to visit our 'Big St. Matthew's Book Swap' meaning that every child went home with a book of their choice. We had a great variety of costumes and during assembly we heard from some of our teachers about their favourite book as a child. To finish the day off, we had a 'Story Time Teacher Swap' across the school. 

Aanika from St. George's Crypt in Leeds, came to our assembly to tell us about the work of the charity with the city's homeless and vulnerable people. Our fundraising project this Lent, will be to raise money for this worthy cause. 

On Wednesday 22nd February, we all went to church for an Ash Wednesday service. Rev. Simon talked to us about how Christians want to make things right with God at the beginning of the period of Lent. He showed us the 'ash' and demonstrated how Christians will have a cross marked on their forehead. 

February 6th -10th was Children's Mental Health Week, and at St. Matthew's we celebrated by having our Well Being day on Friday 10th February. Check out the photographs of some of the activities the children did during the day. These include yoga, 'calm down' tube craft, watercolours, music, hand hygiene, first aid, clay, The Little Bookshop story time and art to name but a few!