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 16th May 2025

Can we please ask again that you do not obstruct residents driveways when dropping off and collecting your children from school. We have had a complaint from a local resident who was unable to collect their child from school in time as their driveway had been blocked. Please be mindful that people need access to their frontages at all times.

Thank you for your continued support.

All Stay and Pray sessions will take place in the school hall or courtyard at 9.05am

All Class Assemblies will take place in the School hall at 9.05am.

Can we please remind you that the summer uniform for girls is a yellow gingham dress, not a skirt and separate top. Boys can wear charcoal grey shorts.

Can we please also remind you that earrings can be worn to school however, they must be a simple stud. No hoops or fashion earrings.

Now the warmer weather is approaching can we please ask that you apply sun cream to your child before they come to school, ensure they have their water bottle with them (this can be refilled at school), and that they have a sun hat.

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 Laskey

As we conclude a particularly demanding week filled with the SATs assessments, I would like to take a moment to express my immense pride in our Year Six children. Their hard work, resilience, and determination have truly shone through during this testing period. It has been inspiring to witness the dedication each one has demonstrated. Thank you to Mrs Shevas and Mrs Joyner for their hard work and dedication in supporting all of the Year Six children. 

Today, as a school community we came together to commemorate the significant event of VE Day, marking a pivotal moment in history and the end of the Second World War in Europe. We gathered in the hall for a special assembly this morning, which reminded us all of the courage, resilience, and sacrifices made by countless individuals during the war.  It was lovely to see everyone in their red, white and blue outfits.  

Following this, we hosted a delightful street party lunch on the playground, where all children and staff enjoyed lunch together as one and this echoed the spirit of unity and joy felt across the nation on that fateful day in 1945. 

This afternoon the children were all involved with various engaging activities that the PTA and Mrs Wallace created. This included decorating Spitfire planes, dancing, playing outdoor games and looking at a variety of museum artifacts linked to the war. 

Thank you to all those who supported todays event, it was very special.  

Have a lovely weekend.     

The PTA will be selling raffle tickets on the playground after school from 12th-22nd of May for the chance to win a red, white and blue VE Day hamper.
The draw will take place on Friday 23rd of May.

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

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.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey