Community Events

Community Events at St Matthias

 Our community events are designed to be welcoming, practical and inclusive — bringing families into school life, strengthening relationships, and giving you simple ways to support your child’s learning and wellbeing at home.

Whether you can pop in for 20 minutes or stay for the whole session, you are always welcome.

Weekly Events

Family Fridays

Every Friday morning, families are invited in to read with their child.

This is a relaxed opportunity to:

• share books and stories together

• see reading routines in action

• build your child’s confidence and love of reading
  Staff are on hand to recommend books, share quick reading tips, and celebrate progress.

Thursday Coffee Mornings

Every Thursday morning we host a coffee morning with a different theme each week.

Themes may include:

• wellbeing and stress management

• behaviour and emotional regulation

• SEND support and advice

• online safety

• attendance and routines

• speech, language and communication

• preparing for transitions
  Sometimes we welcome visitors from local services and community groups to offer advice and signposting.

Monday Workshops

On Mondays we run practical workshops to help families support learning at home.

These sessions are friendly, no-judgement and hands-on — with strategies you can use straight away, such as:

• early reading and phonics routines

• comprehension and “book talk”

• number sense and core maths skills

• games you can play at home to build fluency and confidence

Seasonal and Whole-School Events

Black History Month

Each October we celebrate Black History Month through learning, storytelling, art, music and community reflection. Families are invited to join events that honour heritage, identity and voice, and to celebrate the richness of our diverse school community.

Christmas Concert

A joyful festive highlight where children share performances and families come together to celebrate the season.

Easter Show

A spring celebration featuring performances and class showcases that bring learning to life.

End of Year Celebration

A chance to reflect on the year, celebrate achievements, and mark transitions — especially for children moving on to a new phase.

How to Get Involved

• Look out for dates on our newsletter and class communications

• Speak to the school office if you’d like help accessing an event

• Let us know if you’d like to contribute (e.g., sharing a story, culture, skill, or community connection)

We want every family to feel they belong here — and our doors are always open.