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 11th April 2025
| Date | Time | Event |
| Monday 28th April | 8.50am | Return to School |
| Friday 9th May | All Day | Year 5 School Trip |
| Wednesday 14th May | All Day | Y1 School Trip |
| Wednesday 21st May | Am | School Photographer - Year groups |
| Thursday 5th June | All Day | Y2 School Trip |
| Thursday 19th June | All Day | YR School Trip |
| Wednesday 25th June | All Day | Y4 School Trip |
| Wednesday 9th July | Midday - 3.30pm | Y5 Emmaus Mac Sports Day |
The school photographer will be in on Wednesday 21st of May to take Year Group photos. Can we please ask that you send your child in wearing their school uniform and not their pe kit. If they have pe on this day can they bring this in a bag to change into. Many thanks.
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
Message from Mrs Brocklesby
| Name | Year Group |
| Elliott | Year 1 |
| Jovan | Year 4 |
| Isla | Year 4 |
| Amara | Year 4 |
โ๏ธ The Stations of the Cross – A Journey Toward Easter ๐ฟ
As a family of Emmaus Schools, walking through the Stations of the Cross this week has been a powerful way to prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. Each station has been led by a different Emmaus School. At each station we have been invited to reflect deeply on Jesus’ journey to the cross — a journey filled with love, sacrifice, and hope.
Through prayer, performance, art, and quiet reflection, we have come together as a school community and the Emmaus Community of faith to remember the meaning behind Holy Week. This experience has helped us grow in compassion, understanding, and gratitude, reminding us of the true message of Easter: new life, forgiveness, and the promise of resurrection.
๐ธ Wishing You a Happy & Holy Easter โ๏ธ
As we come to the end of this Lenten journey, all staff would like to wish all our families a very happy and holy Easter. May this special season be filled with peace, joy, and the hope of the Resurrection.
We warmly encourage all families to celebrate Easter by attending Mass at Saint Ambrose Church, where we can gather as a faith community to rejoice in the Risen Christ.
๐ฟ Don’t forget to take part in our Easter Garden Exhibition! We’d love to see your beautiful and creative garden displays that reflect the true meaning of Easter. Entries can be brought into school after the break — we can’t wait to see your wonderful creations!
๐ฐ Easter Bunny Surprise! ๐ธ
As part of our joyful Easter celebrations, we had a very special visitor hop into our school — the one and only Easter Bunny! ๐ With a basket full of smiles and sweet surprises, the Easter Bunny made sure every child received a delicious Easter egg to celebrate the season.
There were big smiles, excited giggles, and plenty of photos as the Easter Bunny met every class, spreading joy and Easter cheer. ๐ซ๐ท
A huge thank you to everyone Mrs Wallace and the PTA who helped organise this lovely treat — it made our final days before the holiday extra special and reminded us all that Easter is a time of joy, kindness, and new beginnings.
| KS1 | Name | Year Group |
| 1st | Mia | Reception |
| 2nd | Mikail | Year 2 |
| 3rd | Henry | Year1 |
| KS2 | Name | Year Group |
| 1st | Alexander | Year 3 |
| 2nd | Mikey | Year 6 |
| 3rd | Hetty | Year 5 |
RECYCLING
Over the next few weeks we will be launching a recycling initiative for everyone in school. It is a great way for children to contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable environment.
From Monday we will be encouraging children to take their food waste home. This is a simple yet effective way to reduce waste at school and promote sustainability. It also teaches children responsibility for their own actions and the impact those actions have on the environment.
We will have dedicated bins for recycling, general waste, and food waste around the school and this will definitely make it easier for everyone to sort their waste properly. It will also help to visually reinforce the message about sustainability.
The Live Simply Ambassadors will help us by creating some educational signage near the bins, explaining what can go in each one and why it's important.
After School Clubs Summer Term
Sprint Active After School Clubs Summer Term
Easter Holiday Activities
Simply Limitless Activities
Please see the details for the NEW Easter Coaching Camp held at Stourbridge Rugby Club. Great for kids between 6-14 at all levels (both boys & Girls) for what is sure to be a great day.
'Family Hubs - Wyre Forest' was Starting Well.
Please see the new Summer Timetable below.
Due to players progressing to the next group, KTC currently has spaces for children aged 4.5 and 6 in their Saturday morning group (9am). If this is of interest to you please call Tony on 07842038548 for more information or visit the link below.
| Year Group | Homework Task |
| Reception | Reading- Fred Cards and Reading book 5x week and recording on boom reader at least 3x week. Maths- Numbots. Show and Tell talk homework. Each child has been sent a date to do this. |
| Year 1 | Year One Spellings is on a Monday. Children practice on spelling shed. |
| Year 2 | Each week your child will have the following homework. On paper in their books: A list of spellings from spelling shed to copy out once. A spelling shed homework sheet to fill in. Times tables practice (x2, x5 or x10) Online: NumBots / Times Tables Rock Stars games Spelling Shed games The login's for NumBots, Times Tables Rock Stars games and Spelling Shed are stuck in the front cover of you child's homework book. Thank you for your continued support. |
| Year 3 | Spellings - Weekly spelling words are set on Spelling Shed but a list is also sent home in Homework books. A worksheet is sent to accompany the children's understanding of these words. It is important that spellings are written with letters sat on the line, not joined up and correctly formed to show that the children can spell them correctly. Spelling Test is on a Wednesday. Reading - Children are expected to read at least 5 times a week and this is to be logged on Boom reader or in reading diaries. Maths - Weekly Maths worksheet sent home and times tables challenges are also set weekly on Times Tables Rockstars. Homework is due on a Wednesday and given out on a Thursday. |
| Year 4 | Year 4 are expected to practise their spellings for that week using Spelling Shed games- trying their best to achieve 'Royal Bee' status. All children have a username and log in for the website. They will also receive a written copy of the spelling words for reference and a spelling worksheet that must be completed- all in their homework book. Homework is set on Thursday and is handed in on/before Wednesday. If you have any questions or your child needs some support, please don't hesitate to contact Miss Noble. year4_amb@emmausmac.com |
| Year 5 | Year 5 needs to play the spelling shed games and write a minimum of 5 sentences, with their chosen words from the spelling set for this week, in their homework books. For Maths - to complete a sheet in their homework book. |
| Year 6 | Spelling Test is on a Wednesday, and any written homework is typically due in on Tuesday, (if different, the children write it at the top of their homework book). Spellings can either be practised on Spelling Shed, or in their homework books. On Spelling Shed there is a weekly test to practice for, alongside a Y6 Bumper SATs words list that children can be practising over the next few months. They can also play the Mastery Zone. Children are encouraged to play grammar games on Spelling Shed (phases 3-6 as this covers all of Key Stage 2). They should be playing on Times Tables Rockstars regularly, mainly on Studio and Gig, to ensure good knowledge of their multiplication facts. Any written homework (maths / grammar / reading) will be given out on a Thursday or Friday, ready to be marked together the following week. |
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 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)
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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.
| YEAR GROUP | DAY/S |
| Reception | Monday |
| Year 1 | Tuesday and Thursday |
| Year 2 | Monday and Wednesday |
| Year 3 | Tuesday (swimming) and Thursday |
| Year 4 | Tuesday and Friday |
| Year 5 | Monday and Tuesday |
| Year 6 | Monday and Friday |
The next Folk Group Mass is Sunday 27th April at 6p.m.
Kind Regards,
Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby