10th October 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
Year 6 Parents – Secondary School Applications
Please visit our school website for essential information related to the secondary school application for your child. https://www.st-georges-somerset.org.uk/web/secondary_school_application/713976
The deadline for applications is 31st October 2025.
Parents Evenings
Monday 20th October – Parents’ Evening 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Tuesday 21st October – Parents’ Evening 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
The online booking system is open, so book your parent-teacher meeting now.
Please note that these appointments are designed as short, 5-minute sessions to discuss how your child is settling into their new year group.
We politely ask parents and teachers to keep timing in these sessions. When appointments overrun, it creates a knock-on effect that can disrupt the schedule for everyone. Other parents may be kept waiting and the sessions can run significantly late. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us stick to the allocated time slots.
If you have a specific concern about your child that requires a longer discussion, please arrange a separate meeting with your child's class teacher outside of these sessions. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Parent Support Group - Cheese and Wine Evening
Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable Cheese and Wine Night hosted by the Parent Support Group (PSG) on Thursday, 16th October, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the School Hall.
This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to connect, share ideas, and explore ways we can support our school community together. Enjoy a selection of wines and cheeses while getting to know fellow parents and learning more about how you can get involved with the PSG.
Wine, cheese and soft drinks will be provided.
There are still spaces available, so click here to secure your free ticket now. Registering in advance helps us ensure there's plenty of wine, cheese, and good company to go around. We look forward to seeing you there!
Open Days for Prospective Parents
We're delighted to invite you to visit St George's Catholic School and see for yourself what makes our school so special. Our open days offer the perfect opportunity to explore our vibrant learning environment, meet our dedicated staff, and experience the warm, nurturing community that helps every child thrive.
At St George's, we provide an outstanding Catholic education where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. You'll see our pupils engaged in exciting learning, our excellent facilities, and the kindness and respect that are at the heart of everything we do.
Come and discover why St George's is the perfect place for your child to begin their educational journey.
Book a tour on following dates:
Tuesday 14th October
Thursday 6th November
Tuesday 11th November
Friday 21st November
Tuesday 25th November
Thursday 27th November
The tours start at 9.30am. To book a place on the tour, please call 01823 284130 or email: office@stgeorgestaunton.uk
We look forward to welcoming you!
Harvest Mass
Sunday 19th October – Harvest Family Mass at St George’s Church, 9.15 am
We will hold our annual Harvest Family Mass this year at St George’s Church on Sunday 19th October. This will be at 9.15am. We are asking that members of the choir are present to add their lovely voices to the occasion. In addition, if your child is interested in reading at the Mass, do encourage them to let me know and I will try my best to find them a part. This will be on a first come, first served basis and selected children will receive a permission slip and a copy of their reading to take home. Readers will need to be available on the day and arrive at Church early, at 9.00am, so we can prepare. We hope you can join us!
Harvest Festival
Thursday 23rd October – KS1 Harvest Festival Service in School 9.30am
Friday 24th Oct – KS2 Harvest Festival Service in School, 9:30am
Please see the attached message from our chaplains ‘Harvest of Helpfulness’ regarding our Harvest Festival Collections.
Amenities/Swimming Contributions
Please can I remind all parents and carers that each year, we ask for a voluntary contribution of
£10 per term per child for swimming, and £10 per term for each family for School Amenities.
The school has always traditionally asked parents and carers for an amenity contribution. The Amenities Fund allows the school to give children extra opportunities and experiences such as visiting artists, performers and sport companies. We feel it is crucial that the children continue to have these WOW moments and with the rising costs of funding school everts and maintaining and running the swimming pool, we would really appreciate your contribution to allow this to continue.
Payments for Swimming and Amenities can be paid online; details are as follows:
Bank Account Number: 02887152 Sort-Code: 30-98-45
Please quote reference S for Swimming and A for Amenities
School Photographs
Just a reminder that Tempest Photography will be visiting on Friday 17th October to take the annual school photographs. Every child will have their photograph taken. The photographer will be available to take family photographs with any younger pre-school children between 8 – 9 in the morning. Please bring them to the school office and you will be directed down to the Sports Hall.
Best wishes,
Edwina McDonnell
Headteacher
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday 16th October – Wine & Cheese Evening hosted by the PSG (Parent Support Group) – 6pm School Hall
Friday 17th October – School Photographs
Sunday 19th October – Harvest Mass at Church, 9.15 am
Monday 20th October – Parents’ Evening 5.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Tuesday 21st October – Parents’ Evening 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm
Thursday 23rd October – KS1 Harvest Festival Service in School – 9.30am
Friday 24th Oct – KS2 Harvest Festival Service in School, 9:30a.m.
Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November: SCHOOL CLOSED (Half-Term)
Monday 3rd November – SCHOOL OPEN
