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 12th July 2024

The times for the Sports day will be:

Taking place annually at all Worcestershire Libraries,  The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading during the summer holidays.

Children’s reading can ‘dip’ during the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. The Summer Reading Challenge helps by regularly reaching over 700,000 children each year, motivating them to visit their local library and keep reading during the holidays, and in turn helping them to maintain or improve their reading skills and confidence.

The Summer Reading Challenge can: 

• help to prevent the summer reading ‘dip’ for pupils 
• ensure your pupils are ready for their return to school in the autumn 
• support the transition between year groups and key stages 
• improve language skills, especially for those for whom English is a second language

Each year the Summer Reading Challenge has a new theme. For 2024, The Reading Agency is teaming up with Create for 'Marvellous Makers' a creative arts themed Challenge that will encourage storytelling and creativity through the power of reading. 

Find out more about 'Marvellous Makers' here.

Did you know that Worcestershire Library membership is FREE? You can sign up online or by visiting your local library (Kidderminster). Throughout the year, our libraries organise various events and activities. Discover what’s on by visiting our website and following our social media channels.

Can you believe it! At times it feels like this year has flown by and other times it seems like a lifetime ago since we welcomed the children back last September. So much has happened! We’ve all been on an exciting journey together that is slowly coming to a stop for the summer holidays. Thank you once again for all your support and kindness.

Next week we will wish all of our wonderful Year 6 all the luck in the world as they leave us next Friday. You’re all stars ready to shine. All we ask is that you pop back in to say hello before too long. Today was the first performance of their production. It was performed brilliantly and I was wowed by the singing, acting, dancing, costumes and props. I would like to thank Mrs Shevas, Mrs Joyner and Mrs Dunn for directing the production.

The community spirit at Saint Ambrose is a real strength and I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in planning and preparing the Fete.

Dear Parents and Carers 

We have had such a busy week at school, and I cannot believe that the end of the academic year is fast approaching.  Year Four went to Ironbridge on Monday and had a fantastic day. Year Five headed on the train to Hagley to take part in the MAC Sports Event and had a brilliant afternoon. Year Six performed a dress rehearsal and their first of two performances of their end of year production and every class this week has been busy preparing their stall for the fete.  

The School Summer Fete takes place after school and there has been a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes.  I’m sure it will be a great success and we look forward to sharing more information about this next week. 

Yesterday you will have received your child’s annual report.  The report informs you of your child’s attainment and progress this year and the teacher's comment provides you with a more personalised insight into your child’s attitude towards learning, friendships and general attributes that your child displays.  An email was sent this morning with a link to confirm that your child’s report was received. Please can I ask that you acknowledge receipt of your child’s report via the link. Thank you. 

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing England’s Football Team the best of luck for Sunday's game – happy watching 😊. 

Mrs Laskey  

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.

The winners of the Olympic Colouring Competition are:

KS1

Emilia - Y2

Nellie - Y2

Adam YR

KS2

Solly - Y5

Franky P - Y5

Violet - Y4

Kidderminster Harriers Community holiday football for children aged 5-13 years will be in and around Worcestershire this Summer. The courses will include skills, matches, competitions, and our regular 6-a-side tournaments. Courses run 10am-3pm. Younger children aged 5-7 years can choose to do half days if they feel a full day is too much.  

Cost: Online price: 1 day = £10, 2 days = £20, 3 days= £28 or 4 days = £37. Half days @ £5 per day 10-12.30 or 1-3pm - 10% sibling discount 

Pay on the day price:  1 day = £12, 2 days = £22, 3 days= £30, 4 days = £40. Half days @ £6 per day- No sibling discount 

Week 1 - Droitwich Cricket Club- 23rd,24th, & 25th July 

                 Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre -24th, 25th & 26th July 

                  Kidderminster, Baxter College - 24th, 25th & 26th July 

Week 2 - Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High Sch-29th, 30th & 31st July   

                 Kinver Sports & Community Association - 29th & 30th July                                           

                 Worcester, Worcestershire FA, Claines Lane - 31st July, 1st & 2nd August 

                 Malvern, Dyson Perrins Academy - 31st July, 1st & 2nd August

Week 3 - Tenbury High School - 5th 6th & 7th August

                GIRLS Kidderminster - Baxter College 5th & 6th August - Open to girls aged 5-16 years.

                Stourport High School, new astro -7th,8th & 9th August. Open to boys and girls

 Week 4 - Kinver Sports & Community Association - 12th,13th & 14th August  

                Droitwich Cricket Club - 12th,13th & 14th August  

                Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High school School 14th,15th & 16th August

Week 5 - Worcester, Worcestershire FA, Claines Lane- 19th, 20th & 21st August

                Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre 20th, 21st & 22nd August 

                Malvern, Dyson Perrins Academy - 21st, 22nd & 23rd August

Week 6 - Kidderminster, Baxter College 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th August

Please bring both indoor and outdoor footwear, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and waterproof clothing. All courses will be outdoors, in the event of adverse weather conditions, we may have to cancel. Online price is available until the Friday before the start date after which pay on the day price applies. 

To book a place email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk  Please email details EACH time you book 

 Name:                           Age:               Any Medical Conditions:              Emergency Contact number: 

 Course Venue:                                                      Days attending:                                      

 Payment details will be sent with confirmation of booking. 

Note - We will only send you emails if you have previously enrolled on a course. Please email STOP with the venue you attended ie STOP DROITWICH if you no longer wish to receive Community Trust emails.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby