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

Friday 10th March 2023

PLEASE COME ALONG TO THE FOLK MASS BEING HELD IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY AT 6PM. ALL FAMILIES ARE WARMLY INVITED TO ATTEND.

IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN OFFERED A PLACE AT HAGLEY CAN WE PLEASE REMIND YOU TO CONFIRM THEIR PLACE DIRECTLY WITH HAGLEY ADMISSIONS AS WELL AS THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. YOU CAN ACCESS THE CONFIRMATION LINK BELOW.

Please see the flyer below with information about St Ambrose Parish Spring Fayre being held after Mass on Sunday 12th March.

CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY

Congratulations to the following pupils who will be receiving a certificate in our special assembly on Monday:

Year Group Curriculum Discipleship
Reception Mikail Keegan
Year 1 Bobby Alwen
Year 2 Lily P Ciara
Year 3 Austin Cody
Year 4 Marian Solomon
Year 5 Jason Calum
Year 6 Rocco and Travis Alfie

DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY

Dress like a teacher day has been such a fun day and I can't wait to share the photographs with you next week. Mr. Jones our Governor has been in school today taking photographs. The photographs below will give you a sneak preview of all the fun we have had today.

SAINT AMBROSE IN THE NEWS

Pupils and staff at St Ambrose Catholic Primary school are celebrating after being rated ‘GOOD in all areas’ in a recent inspection from education regulator Ofsted.

We are very proud that the inspectors stated that our wonderful school is a ‘friendly, supportive place in which to work and learn’, and ‘pupils get on with their learning and are happy.’ They also noticed that ‘pupils treat others with respect and learn to see the value of thoughtful words and actions.’

Parents reported ‘high levels of satisfaction’ and ‘outside of lessons, there are many extra opportunities available to pupils. From learning to tie shoelaces to administering first aid, pupils learn lots of helpful everyday life skills’ and pupils are encouraged to take on leadership roles.

The November 2022 report recognised our commitment to development and nurture of every child, and our priority in supporting the well-being of everyone.

We are very proud of our whole school community and together we have an ‘ongoing ambition to improve the school further’.

LENTEN WALK

HARRIERS

Kidderminster Harriers Community Trust restart Ankle Biters Football for 3–5-year-olds this month. Sessions are held on Saturday mornings 10am-11am at Baxter College (Astro). Cost is £3 per session. There is no need to book - Just turn up ready to play. Player should wear warm clothers, trainers or rubber studded football boots and bring a drink. MiniKickers 5-9 years and Hot Shots 10-12 years are also in operation. For further details contact harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk 

CAROLIANS NETBALL CLUB

YOUTH ADVOCACY VOLUNTEER

National Youth Advocacy service are a children’s rights charity who support children and young people in care across England and Wales.  www.nyas.net

We are recruiting for volunteers in Kidderminster to befriend and mentor a young person in care.  We hope this is an opportunity that you may be interested in?

The Role

“My IV is very caring and has helped me a lot. She is really important to me.” Young Person

An Independent Visitor is a positive adult role model who provides support and friendship to a young person in care.  You will enjoy fun activities together which will give the young person unforgettable memories and experiences.  Your consistent friendship will help the young person raise their aspirations, learn new skills, build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. 

“Acting as an IV makes me feel special, especially when the young person enjoys our activities.  It is extremely rewarding to see the pleasure that they get from our time together.” Volunteer IV

We are looking for fun, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers from all different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.  You do not need any formal qualifications to become a volunteer, but it is helpful if you have some knowledge and practical experience of involvement with children and young people. 

Children and young people who are looked after need an adult who has time to spend with them, take them on activities and be someone they can talk to and trust.  You can fit your visits in around your own time and work commitments.  We only ask that you can commit to a few hours once per month for a minimum of 2 years. Activity and travel expenses are covered. 

“It provides an opportunity for young people to try things they may not otherwise building confidence and aspirations.” Volunteer IV

As part of the recruitment process you will need to complete an application form, interview, enhanced DBS check, references and digital risk assessment.  We offer a full support package including induction training, online mandatory training and one to one support by your IV Coordinator throughout your volunteer journey.

If you’re interested in becoming an Independent Visitor, we’d love to hear from you.  To find out more about the role please check out our webpage www.nyas.net

If you have any questions, or if you need any help applying, or just want an informal chat to see if this role is for you, please contact Volunteer coordinator – Diana Harding, diana.harding@nyas.net to discuss.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Event Date and Time
Spring Fayre Sunday 12th March
Folk Mass Sunday 12th March 6pm in Church
Book Fayre In School WC Monday 15th March
Y6 Houses of Common Trip Friday 17th March
St Nicholas Owen's Feast Day (wear something blue) Wednesday 22nd March
Y1 Hartlebury Museum Trip Thursday 4th May
Y6 Young Citizen's Challenge Thursday 15th June
St Richard's Feast Day (wear something green) Friday 16th June
First Holy Communion Saturday 17th June
KS2 Summer Sports Morning (9:00-12:00) Tuesday 18th July
KS1 Summer Sports Morning (9:00-12:00) Wednesday 19th July

HOLY WEEK EVENTS

As Holy Week falls in the Easter break, we will be marking it in school the week before. Key Stage Two will be leading services marking the important events across the week, which you are very welcome to join us in the school hall for.

Year Group Date Theme
Year 3 Monday 27th March - 9:00am Palm Sunday
Year 5 Tuesday 28th March - 9:00am The Last Supper
Whole School Wednesday 29th March - 9:30am (in Church) End of Term Mass
Year 4 Thursday 30th March - 9:00am Garden of Gethsemane
Year 6 Friday 31st March - 9:00am Stations of the Cross

SPORTS DAY

Upon request, we have been able to secure Holy Trinity field for 2 mornings for this year's sports day on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th July. This will account for any hot weather that we may encounter. KS2 will take place on Tuesday (9:30-12:00) and KS1 on Wednesday (9:30-12:00).

THIS HALF TERM'S VIRTUES: LEARNED AND WISE

This half term, we are growing to be Learned and Wise.

Learned: learning how God wants us to live our lives Whether we are young or old, we should never stop learning about what God wants of us. We learn many new things each day. By reading the Bible, listening to our teachers and listening to our hearts, we learn more of what God wants.

Wise: knowing how God wants us to live our lives and putting it into practice. God is always with us and hoping that we will live our lives in the right way, following the teachings of Jesus.

If you spot your child being learned and wise at home, please let Miss Holtom know so they can receive a special certificate in our Virtues Assembly - year6@emmausmac.com

CURRICULUM IN ACTION

Celebrate reading at our Book Fair! The book fair will arriving at our school from the 15th March to 21st March. It will be open from 3.30-4.00pm each day. There will be an online payment system in place where you can scan the QR code to purchase the book. For every book purchased, you will help earn free books for our school.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD APPEAL

During Lent, we will be supporting The Good Shepherd appeal. Before half term, your child should have come home with a special envelope; if you can over the next few weeks please spare any coins you may have and pop into the envelope. All monies raised go toward supporting a wonderful charity: Father Hudsons, who help support children, families and adults in need. Thank you.

ATTENDANCE

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 push notifications 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.

Year Group This Week This Year
Whole School 90.9% 93.2%
Reception 93.4% 91.6%
Year 1 88.1% 89.1%
Year 2 89.2% 93.5%
Year 3 96.4% 96.0%
Year 4 91.9% 93.9%
Year 5 90.6% 94.0%
Year 6 86.1% 93.7%

MASS DATES

Date/Time Year Group
15th March Year 4 and Year 3
22nd March Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
29th March Whole School - End of Term

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

Year Group Date
Year 1 Thursday 8th June 2023
Reception Thursday 22nd June 2023
Year 6 Play Thursday 20th July 2023 - 6pm
Year 6 Leavers Mass and Graduation Monday 24th July 2023

TERM DATES 2023-24

Term Dates
Autumn Term 1 Monday 4 Sept - Friday 27 October
Autumn Term 2 Monday 6 November - Friday 22 December
Spring Term 1 Monday 8 January - Friday 9 February
Spring Term 2 Monday 19 February - Friday 22 March
Summer Term 1 Monday 8 April - Friday 24 May
Summer Term 2 Monday 3 June - Monday 22 July
Staff Training Days
Monday 4th September 2023
Tuesday 5th September 2023
Friday 6th October 2023
Friday 9th February 2024
Monday 22nd July 2024

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WEDNESDAY WORD

Please follow the link below to access this week's Wednesday Word.

P.E. DAYS

Please ensure that your child comes to school in their correct P.E. kit. The P.E. uniform is as follows:

  • Black shorts, black leggings, black track suit bottoms (unbranded if possible)
  • Maroon round neck T-shirt with embroidered badge
  • P.E pumps or black trainer

PLEASE NOTE: P.E. HOODIES CAN ONLY BE WORN ON P.E. DAYS

 

 

Year Group PE Day
Reception Monday
Year 1 Tuesday and Thursday
Year 2 Tuesday and Thursday
Year 3 Tuesday and Friday
Year 4 Tuesday and Friday
Year 5 Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 6 Monday and Tuesday

Children are to come to school wearing their P.E. kit on the day(s) listed above. Thank you.

STAY SAFE ONLINE

Please read the following tips to share with your son or daughter about staying safe online:

  • Never give out personal information. This includes online people you know as well. Keep them private!
  • Never send pictures of yourself because once it’s online, it’s there forever, and it could get into the wrong hands.
  • Don’t make friends with people you don’t know. People are not always who they say they are.
  • Tell your parents/carers what you’re doing online so they can act fast if there are any issues and can vet whether the website is safe for use
  • Leave the website and tell a trusted adult immediately if you see something that concerns you or makes you feel unsafe
  • Never show your real name, age or where you live in your username
  • Use strong passwords which have a mix of numbers, letters and symbols
  • Do not share passwords with others
  • Don’t open an attachment unless you’re 100% sure it’s safe
  • Don’t let strangers into your video calls. Blur your background so you don’t give away any information about where you are.
  • Be careful who you webcam with
  • Don’t meet up with someone you’ve only met online
  • Be nice online
  • Think before your post! This applies to when you send or forward content.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby