Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Executive Head: Mrs E Brocklesby

Head of School: Mrs S Laskey

email: enquiry_amb@emmasumac.com

Contact number: 01562 823568

Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Wishing you and your family a warm welcome back to school and a very happy and prosperous 2025.

There will be a meeting on Wednesday 15^th January at 2.45p.m. in the school hall to welcome any parents or carers who wish to support the future of TAPP which is currently our Teachers and Parent Partnership. This is a key group in our school community that are fundamental in fundraising for school. It would be lovely to see some news faces as we drive this forward.  Everyone is warmly welcome to come along.  

Friday 10th January 2025

Message from Mrs Laskey

Happy New Year and I hope you all had a lovely Christmas with family and friends. On Monday the children all came back refreshed and eager to start the Spring Term, but we could not start without a visit to pantomime land. This year all children were able to watch the pantomime of the traditional tale ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The children were the perfect audience as they cheered the goodies and booed the baddies. Miss Crumpler and Miss Morgan were selected to join the cast at one point to demonstrate their own dance moves – well done to you both. It was a joyful afternoon for all the children and staff to come together and enjoy something special. Thank you to TAPP who were able to support this enrichment from the fundraising that took place last year.

On Wednesday morning we celebrated Mass together and as we are still in the season of Christmas Canon Lamb had asked each class to think of a promise or gift that they could offer this year. Class representatives shared with us all their class promises and then lay them in the crib. The promises truly demonstrate the children’s understanding of the virtues and the Catholic social teachings of stewardship, solidarity, the common good and human dignity. Nursery also thought of one altogether.  Well done everyone. Please see below for our promises made.

Thank you also to our wonderful readers who always ensure that we can hear the word of God clearly and to the altar servers who showed reverence.

Some of the children have returned after Christmas with new earrings and nail varnish.  Can I please remind you of the school policy for general appearance.

Haircuts - tidy (not extreme). Hair gel, hair spray, hair dyes and other styling products should not be worn in school.

Hair styles - hair longer than shoulder length must be tied up with a simple hair tie or scrunchie. Large crocodile clips are not to be worn. Ribbons or large bows should not be worn.

Jewellery - children can have a watch or a single pair of stud earrings. No other jewellery is allowed.

Makeup - children are not allowed to wear makeup to school.

Thank you for your continued support. Have a lovely weekend. 

Regular attendance at school means that your child will make the most of their education and improve their chances later on in life. At St Ambrose, good attendance is of high importance and we strive to have at least 96% attendance. Please help us with this target. If you need any support, then school is here to help so that your child can get the very best out of the education we provide. 

We will continue sending out regular communications about attendance so that you are aware if you child falls below our 96% target and we are working with Louise Howles, our Education Welfare Officer to support us with improvements.

Times of the School Day

8.40a.m. Gates open

8.50a.m. Gates close and registration in class

8.50a.m. - 9.20a.m. Late before close of register

After 9.20a.m. - Late (unauthorised) 

Please see the flyer for more information on the after school sports club for the spring term that are delivered by Sprint Active.

Please also note the reduction in session cost from £5 to £3 per session per child.

Like and Follow our page on Facebook to keep up to date with all the comings and goings at St Ambrose! We have reached and exceeded our target and now have 222 followers!!

Please ensure you have given social media consent on Arbor if you would like your child to be featured!

Please see the flyer opposite for an upcoming musical performed by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Youth Section.

Please see the leaflet regarding our Nursery. If you or anyone you may know has a child of nursery age please can we ask that you pass on the information regarding the St Ambrose Nursery.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby