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 13th June 2025

Date Time Event
Monday 16th June 9.15am St Richard's House Mass
Tuesday 17th June Please see poster below Sports Day
Tuesday 17th June 6pm First Holy Communion Meeting
Thursday 19th June All Day YR School Trip
Friday 20th June 9.30am Whole School Mass
Saturday 21st June 12 noon First Holy Communion Mass
Wednesday 25th June All Day Y4 School Trip
Tuesday 1st July 1/2 day session in school Creative Science Workshop
Friday 4th July Y4 Ukulele Concert 2.45pm in the school hall - parents are invited to attend
Wednesday 9th July Midday - 3.30pm Y5 Emmaus Mac Sports Day

Our annual St Ambrose PTA Summer Fete will place after school on Friday 11th July 2025 There is currently lots of hard work going on behind the scenes to ensure that it is once again a great success.

The theme this year, continuing on from the VE Day celebrations, is RED, WHITE & BLUE. During the next week the children will be deciding what stall their class will run during the event.   Please see below a list of key dates that will support the PTA and the fete itself.

From Wednesday 18th June

to Tuesday 8th July

 

Children to bring in an item for the class hampers (raffle prizes) which are RED, WHITE or BLUE.

Each class has been given a colour to bring in as follows:

Nursery            RED

Reception        WHITE                                

Year 1              BLUE                                       

Year 2              RED

Year 3              WHITE

Year 4              BLUE

Year 5              RED

Year 6              WHITE

Friday 27th June

Children to bring in a bottle for the bottle stall.

(A prize for the class that brings in the most bottles)

Friday 4th July

Children to bring in a toy (new or almost new toys) for the Kids Tombola stall

PLEASE CAN CHILDREN TAKE ALL ITEMS TO THEIR CLASS TEACHER

As a parent or carer, you're already a valued member of the PTA – and we really need your help! If you can spare any time before, during, or after the Summer Fete, your support would make a huge difference. The children absolutely love this event, and the school will be buzzing with excitement on the day. Let’s work together to make it a fantastic experience for everyone!

Please email the PTA to let them know you can help: amb_pta@emmausmac.com

Year Group Date and Time
Year 5 Tuesday 17th June 9.05am
Year 1 Tuesday 24th June 9.05am
Year Group Date and Time
Friday 27th June Year 2 - 9.05am

Message from Mrs Laskey

Congratulations to Year 4 for their fantastic assembly this morning on the Anglo-Saxons! The children brought history to life with excellent characterisation, confidently sharing fascinating facts they had learned during their topic. Their delivery of lines, acting, and singing were all outstanding, showing how hard they had worked to prepare for this performance.
It was clear how much effort and enthusiasm went into every part of the assembly, and the children should be incredibly proud of themselves. Their creativity, teamwork, and confidence shone through from start to finish.
Thank you to Miss Noble and the staff in Year 4 for preparing the children for their excellent performance. Thank you to all the families who supported the children with costumes and to those who came to watch and encourage them on the day. Your support means a great deal and helps make moments like these truly special.
Well done once again to everyone involved – a brilliant performance and a memorable celebration of learning!
 
In this morning’s assembly, we proudly presented our usual Virtues Certificates and Handwriting Awards – congratulations to all our recipients!
However, there was an additional certificate awarded to all the children this week for their hard work and attentiveness to their writing. Miss Brewer and I spent some time on Wednesday looking through a wide range of writing books across the school. We were absolutely amazed by the high standard of writing taking place in lessons. From thoughtful word choices to well-crafted sentence structures, it was clear that all our children are working hard and taking pride in their writing.
Well done to everyone – your creativity, effort, and progress really stood out. Keep up the fantastic work – we are incredibly proud of you all!
 
Last Sunday, we celebrated Pentecost, often called the birthday of the Church. This important feast marks the moment the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, filling them with courage and guiding them to share the Good News with the world. It reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives today.
This weekend, we reflect on Trinity Sunday, a celebration of the central mystery of our faith – One God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These two special Sundays remind us of God’s presence, love, and unity, and invite us to grow deeper in faith as we continue our journey through the Church year.
This Sunday is Father’s Day, a special time to say thank you to all the dads, grandads, and father figures in our lives. It’s a chance to celebrate the love, support, and care they give us every day. Whether it's through a card, a kind word, a homemade gift, or simply spending time together, let’s show our appreciation for everything they do.
 
We wish all our wonderful fathers and father figures a very Happy Father’s Day.
 
Have a lovely weekend.
Leavers Hoodies To be ordered and paid for by 27th June - details in letter sent out earlier this week.
Trip to Thinktank, Birmingham Wednesday 25th June - Consent and payment via Arbor by 20th June
Y6 Leavers Production Thursday 10th July 6.30pm and Friday 11th July 9.30am
Y6 Leavers Mass Friday 11th July 2pm in Church
Bikeability (optional) 14th-18th of July
Shared Lunch Friday 18th July

Your child can bring in a spare/old white shirt in the last week for friends and staff to sign as a memento of their time at St Ambrose.

Further information on the above key dates and events can be found on the letter that was sent out earlier this week.

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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

After School Clubs Summer Term

Sprint Active After School Clubs Summer Term

If you are having difficulties booking your child onto the clubs please can you contact Sprint Active directly by calling or emailing on the below details:

0121 514 2344

hello@sprintactive.co.uk

THERE WILL BE NO TEAPOT TIME ON TUESDAY 17TH JUNE.

Can we please remind you that Teapot Time takes place every Tuesday morning after you have dropped your child off at school. This is a wonderful and informal opportunity for parents to ask about school related issues. You also get a hot drink and a biscuit!

Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

 

 

 

Please can we remind you to download and use the easy fundraising app when shopping as the school can benefit from free donations.

Thank you for your continued support.

Attendance

Please see below for summer holiday clubs. Remember to come back and check each week as new clubs will be added.

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.

 

 

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

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.

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Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey