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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 14th June 2024

Thank you to those families that have already sent in FoodBank donations. There is a basket in the reception area for you to add further donations. Thank you for your continued support.

We will no longer be using School Life to send out messages, emails or other notifications. All communication from school will now be through Arbor. If you have not already registered for Arbor and need some assistance please speak to the school office. Many thanks.

DATE	TIME	EVENT

Saturday 15th June	12noon	First Holy Communion Mass
Monday 17th June	9.15a.m.	Saint Richards House Mass
Monday 17th June	3p.m.	Reception Come and Pray with Us - Parents and Carers
Thursday 20th June	All Day	Year Two School Trip
Monday 24th June	9.15a.m.	Year Two Come and Pray with Us - Parents and Carers
Tuesday 25th June	-	Class Photographs
Wednesday 26th June	9.15a.m.	Reception and Key Stage One Mass
Friday 28th June	9.00a.m.	Year Three Class Assembly
Monday 8th July	All Day	Year Four School Trip
Wednesday 10th July	9.15a.m.	Year Four Class Mass
Wednesday 10th July	pm	MAC Sports Day - Year Five
Friday 12th July	After School	Summer Fayre
Tuesday 16th July	TBC	Sports Day
Thursday 18th July	9.30a.m.	Whole School Mass
Friday 19th July		Break up for the Summer

Message from Mrs Brocklesby

First Holy Communion

This weekend many of our Year 3 children and children from the Parish will celebrate their First Holy Communion. First Holy Communion is a time when our children are invited to share in the Eucharist. This is the part of the Mass where the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus. We are grateful to Father Lamb, Mrs Laskey, Mrs Shevas, Mrs George and all our dedicated teachers and parents who have lovingly guided our children.

Message from Mrs Laskey

Dear Parents and Carers

After school on Friday 12^th July the TAPP Summer Fete will take place and currently there is lots of hard work going on behind the scenes to ensure that it is once again a great success. The theme is going to be the Olympics and the children are working hard in deciding what stall their class should run during the event. Please see below a list of key dates that will support the TAPP and the fete itself.

Friday 21^st June	· Children to bring in a bottle for the bottle stall. · A prize for the class that brings in the most.
Monday 24^th June	· Mad Hatters Day · Each class will raise money for their summer fete stalls, by having a fun day. They will need to bring in £1. Please see below for the different themes. Nursery-Dress up as a superhero or princess. Reception-Dress up as a superhero or princess. Year 1-Wear pyjamas. Year 2-Dress up as a Disney character. Year 3-Wear black and white. Year 4-Wear pyjamas. Year 5-Wear pyjamas. Year 6- Wear pyjamas.
Friday 5^th July	· Mufti Day · Children to bring in an item for the class hamper (raffle prize), it needs to be the colour of the class hamper. · These are to represent the Olympic Rings and Medals. Nursery – Gold Reception – Blue Year One – Green Year Two – Bronze Year Three – Yellow Year Four – Red Year Five – Silver Year Six - Black
Friday 12^th July	· Mufti Day · Children to bring in a toy (new or almost new toys) for the Kids Tombola

As a parent or carer you are automatically a member of TAPP and if you are able to support by giving your time prior to, during or after the fete it would be very much appreciated. The children thoroughly enjoy the Summer Fete and I am sure there will be a buzz in school that day.

Please pray for the children in Year Three children this weekend as they celebrate their First Holy Communion on Saturday with their families and friends. They have all worked very hard with their preparation and we look forward to celebrating the receiving of the sacrament for the first time. Well done Year Three.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Laskey

Reception School Trip

Last week, Year 6 attended the Young Citizens Challenge at Wyre Forest Fire Station. It consisted of a series of workshops that addressed various safety issues and was delivered by the Police, the Fire Service and other partner agencies. We had a fantastic morning and learnt a lot!

It was surprising to learn how quickly fires can spread. In the event of a fire, we should get out straight away and call 999.

Izabela

It was interesting to learn about water safety. If you see someone drowning you should never jump in after them. Look for a life ring and call 999.

Mihaela

You should never touch anything if there is a sign telling you to keep out. Electricity can be very dangerous!

Macey

You should never give your personal information out! Always ask to see ID and don't fall for scams.

Katie

Carrying a knife does not make you safer. You could go to prison.

Tyler

We should be careful when crossing any roads. A person would always come off worse than a car.

Niamh

The reception children had a fantastic time at Bishops Woods on Wednesday. The children were so excited, as it was their first ever school trip! The children enjoyed the short journey in the coach and was welcomed by Steve when we arrived. Throughout the day, the children enjoyed retelling traditional tales, such as the Three Little Pigs, the Three Billy Goats Gruff, and the Gingerbread Man. The children used straw, sticks and bricks to create houses for the pigs. Overall, we had a fantastic day exploring in the woods.

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.

Please see the ‘Come and Pray with Us’ sessions below.

On the afternoon, please come to the School Reception (Office) and sign in. Grandparents and younger siblings are welcome to attend.

Date	Time	Year Group
Monday 17^th June 2024	3 p.m.	Reception
Monday 24^th June 2024	3 p.m.	Year Two

Upcoming Special Menus

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

Mass Times at St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Mass Times

Wednesday Word

Term Dates

Term	Dates
Autumn Term 1	Monday 4th September - Friday 27th October
Autumn Term 2	Monday 6th November - Friday 22nd December
Spring Term 1	Monday 8th January - Friday 9th February
Spring Term 2	Monday 19th February - Friday 22nd March
Summer Term 1	Monday 8th April - Friday 24th May
Summer Term 2	Monday 3rd June - Monday 22nd July
Staff Training Days	Monday 4th, Tuesday 5th September 23. Friday 6th October 23. Friday 9th February 24. Monday 22nd July 24.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby