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 November 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

We are kindly asking for donations of any crates and tyres for our reception outdoor area.

This week has been marked by moments of reflection, unity, and joy across our school. On Tuesday, Year 6 led the whole school in a poignant Remembrance Day reflection. At 11am, the two‑minute silence was observed with reverence, as pupils and staff alike paused to honour the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives in service of others. Year 6 demonstrated great respect and understanding of the significance of this occasion, reminding us all of the importance of remembering the past and striving for peace in the present and future.

Throughout the week, our focus has been on the theme “The Power of Good” and the vital role kindness plays in our daily lives. Monday’s celebration of Odd Socks Day was a joyful reminder that we are all different, unique, and wonderfully made in God’s image. The activities that followed encouraged pupils to embrace these differences and to use them as a foundation for kindness—both within our school and in the wider world. It has been inspiring to see children reflect on how small acts of goodness can make a lasting impact.

As the half term progresses, the atmosphere is already beginning to shift towards the festive season. Indeed, the sound of a Christmas song drifting from one of the classrooms earlier this week was a cheerful reminder of the celebrations to come. It is a busy time ahead, but one filled with anticipation and joy. We look forward to welcoming families and friends in the coming weeks to share in our Advent and Christmas celebrations, where together we will mark this special season of hope and light.

Have a lovely weekend. Fingers crossed that the rain stops!

Chapman and Myers Opticians are running a competition to design a pair of Santa Sunglasses.

The design sheet will have come home with your child this afternoon and all entries will be collected on Tuesday 18th of November.

On Thursday 27^th November all eligible entries will go live on their Facebook page for voting which closes on Thursday 4th December.

We are excited to see the children's entries and wish them all lots of luck!!

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.

• Extreme hairstyles are unacceptable, no tramlines, undercuts or patterns shaved into pupil’s head are not permitted.  
• School requests that hair is cut no shorter than grade 3.  
• Pupils’ hair must not be dyed, bleached or highlighted. 
• Pupils with long hair must ensure that it does not impede their vision, cover their face or provide a health and safety risk.  
• School will ask pupils to tie longer hair back - a plain hairband or bobble may be used. 
• Bandana style hairbands and flowers/bows or excessive hair accessories are not to be worn; however, hair clips or bands in school colours are acceptable.  
• Final decisions about suitability will be made by the Executive Principal or Head of School. 

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.

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.

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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.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey