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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.'

Friday 10th October 2025

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

There will be a whole school mass on Friday 17th October at 9.30am. All families are welcome to attend.

We would like to kindly ask for any parent/PTA volunteers to help with the following events:

Spooky Bake Off - Wednesday 22nd October - 1.15pm - 3.20pm

Hot Dogs - Friday 7th November - 2.45pm onwards

Please can you let the school office know if you are able to help.

Thank you for your continued support.

Message from Mrs Laskey

Dear Parents/Carers,

We warmly invite everyone to join us for our Harvest Celebration Mass on Friday 17th October at 9.30a.m. in Church. This special occasion is a time to come together as a community to give thanks for the rich blessings of the harvest and for all of God’s creation. It is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the beauty of the natural world, the changing seasons, and the generosity of the earth that sustains us each day.

We remember the words of the Gospel:

“I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full” John 10:10

During the Mass, we will offer prayers of gratitude for the farmers, growers, and producers who work tirelessly to provide our food, often in challenging conditions. We also remember those who do not have enough and commit ourselves to sharing what we have with others.

As part of our celebration, we invite you to bring donations for Kidderminster Foodbank. Non-perishable items such as tinned goods, pasta, rice, and toiletries are especially appreciated and will go directly to help local families in need.

Let us gather in thanksgiving, prayer, and hope as we celebrate God’s goodness and the gifts of the earth. All are welcome to share in this joyful time of reflection and community.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to you joining us on Friday.

Have a lovely weekend.

Teapot time takes place every Tuesday from 8.50am -9.30am in the Parish Hall hosted by Mrs Wallace. Please feel free to pop along for an informal chat about anything school related.

Can we please remind that you should not be parking in the car park at drop off and pick up times unless you have requested and been given a parking pass. Please can you pass this onto any other family members or friends who may also drop off or collect your child.

As you can appreciate, drop off and pick up times are always busy and so to ensure our children's safety we kindly request that you find parking outside of the car park.

Wednesday 15th October	9.05am	YR Curriculum Workshop
Thursday 16th October	9.30a.m. - 11.30a.m.	Open Morning
Friday 17th October	9.30am	Harvest Mass
Monday 20th October	3.40-6pm	Autumn Parents' Evening 1
Wednesday 22nd October	9.15a.m.	Year 5 Class Mass
Monday 3rd November	3.40-6pm	Autumn Parents' Evening 2

YEAR GROUP	DAY/S
Reception	Monday
Year 1	Tuesday and Friday
Year 2	Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 3	Monday and Thursday
Year 4	Tuesday (swimming every other week) and Thursday
Year 5	Tuesday and Thursday
Year 6	Tuesday and Thursday

PE Kit	Notes
Burgundy T shirt Black joggers/leggings shorts or cycling shorts Burgundy v necked jumper, cardigan or school p.e. hoodie Black pumps suitable trainers	Trainers (Black encouraged)
Swimming	Notes
One piece swimsuit or swimming trunks swimming cap	Bikinis and tankinis are not permitted Goggles can be provided if required

On your child's PE day they should be wearing the correct uniform as shown above. Shorts should be of a reasonable length preferably to the knee.

Bridges of Light - new festival in Worcester

We are excited to announce Bridges of Light, a new two-day light festival with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration.

Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October
6pm - 9pm
Worcester City Centre
Free to attend and suitable for all ages

We invite you to share in our community stories, visit our light installations, take part in our interactive artworks and grab a bite to eat! Enjoy Bridges of Light with family and friends.

Find out more by following us on socials @SevernArts #BridgesofLightWorcester and visiting our website: https://www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/category/bridges-of-light

Please see the Autumn menus below. Can we kindly ask that you are ordering your child's meals in advance to allow School Food United to provide your child with the meal of their choice.

Autumn Menu

Hagley Catholic High School - Open Morning

If you wish to book a place for the Open Morning please use the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hagley-catholic-high-school-open-morning-saturday-4th-october-2025-tickets

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.

The Attendance Policy 2024-2025 states that:

Parents are asked to inform the school before 8.50a.m. on their child's first day of absence. This can be done via telephone (01562 823568) or email (enquiry_amb@emmausmac.com). Parents are asked to keep the school informed of the child's continued absence if it does not constitute the 48 hours rule for the sickness bug.

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)

Like and Follow our page on Facebook to keep up to date with all the comings and goings at St Ambrose!

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

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.

Mass Times at St Ambrose Catholic Church

The UCM (United Catholic Mothers) meet every other Monday evening at 7pm in term time and would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to become a member. They play a pivotal role fundraising activities for the Church and also devote their time to helping out at school functions such as school fete, holy communion etc. You wouldn't necessarily have to come to all the meetings but any availability to help out at functions would be very much appreciated.

Term and INSET Days 2025 26

Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey