I just want to say a big thank you to all the staff at school for their professionalism and dedication last week. We have over 30 people on our staff and nobody allowed the bad weather conditions to prevent them from coming to school. Hopefully the weather will start to improve now.

 The playground is still a little icy in parts but it’s OK to use with care. We do have a few bags of salt, but we’re keeping them to make sure the main entrance is ice-free should the snow return. You can imagine just how much salt would be needed to treat the whole playground and it’s in short supply at the moment.

... and congratulations!

Another bit of good news! Len Clark, our Chair of Governors, was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List. Len has been a governor at St Mary’s for many years as well as being involved in the Scouts and with Custody Visiting. Len isn’t ‘just’ involved in these activities as a volunteer, but also at an organisational level.  We’re really pleased that his voluntary work has been recognised - nobody deserves it more. 

Marylebone Road

You may remember that there was a petition last summer to try and improve the Marylebone Road crossing by Enford Street. This was driven by one of our parents and has been successful! It should now be possible to cross the road in one movement in the morning and I hope you’ve noticed that this is now a little easier. 

 However, it’s still really important that everyone is very careful crossing the road - vehicles often drive through red lights at this crossing and the icy conditions make it even more important for pedestrians to take care. Some families are also still dashing across the road diagonally, which is REALLY dangerous. Please use the crossing and keep safe.

This Week

• Tuesday: Year 6 to St Paul’s Cathedral

• Tuesday: Year 2 working with Royal Academy of Music

• Friday: Year 5 to St Paul’s Cathedral

• Friday: Year 4’s assembly (2.30)

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