Our Catholic Mission:
'We do our best by following Jesus.'
Interim Executive Principal: Mrs L Bury
Head of School: Mrs S Laskey
email: enquiry_amb@emmasumac.com
Contact number: 01562 215147
Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'
Friday 16th October 2026
Message from Mrs Laskey
Harvest Mass Celebration
Today, as a school, we came together to celebrate our Harvest Mass, giving thanks to God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us and reflecting on the importance of sharing with those in need. It was a wonderful occasion filled with prayer, gratitude and community spirit.
Thank you to our readers and altar servers, who carried out their ministry with such reverence and confidence, helping to make the celebration so special. We are also incredibly grateful to Fr Lamb for leading such a thoughtful and joyful Mass and helping us to reflect on the true meaning of Harvest.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members of our school community who generously donated items for Kidderminster Food Bank. Your kindness and compassion will make a real difference to local families who may be experiencing difficulties. The Food Bank was extremely appreciative of the donations received, and it is wonderful to see our school putting faith into action by supporting those in our local community.
A special well done must go to our Reception children, who attended their very first school Mass today. Looking fantastic in their scarecrow outfits, they reminded us of the hardworking farmers who play such an important role at this time of year, harvesting crops and providing food for our communities. Their costumes helped us to reflect on the vocation of farmers and the dedication, care and effort involved in bringing food from field to table.
It was lovely to see how confidently our Reception children participated in the celebration. Having now been part of the St Ambrose family for six whole weeks, they have settled into school life exceptionally well. They have embraced new routines, developed friendships and shown great enthusiasm for their learning. We are incredibly proud of them and all they have achieved in such a short time.
Thank you to everyone who helped make today's Harvest Mass such a meaningful and memorable celebration. It was a beautiful opportunity to come together in thanksgiving, celebrate God's abundant gifts and support those in need within our wider community. Through acts of generosity and service, we continue to live out our Mission as a caring and faith-filled school family.
- If it is your birthday on a school day, you may come to school in your own clothes (mufti) instead of wearing school uniform.
- If your birthday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, you may wear your own clothes on the Friday before.
- If your birthday falls during a school holiday, you may wear your own clothes on the Friday before the holiday begins.
- If the chosen day is already a whole-school Mufti Day, you may wear your own clothes on the Thursday instead.
💛 Help Raise Money for Our Pupils with Easyfundraising!
Dear Parents and Carers,
Did you know that you can help raise valuable funds for our pupils simply by shopping online?
We encourage all our families to sign up to Easyfundraising, a free and easy-to-use app that allows you to raise money for our school every time you shop online with participating retailers. From your weekly grocery shop to buying clothes, booking holidays or purchasing gifts, your everyday online shopping could help make a real difference to our pupils!
It won’t cost you a penny extra! Participating retailers make a donation to our school when you shop through Easyfundraising.
Getting started is simple:
- Download the Easyfundraising app or visit www.easyfundraising.org.uk.
- Sign up for free and select our school as your chosen cause.
- Remember to shop via the app whenever you make an online purchase.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide additional resources, opportunities and experiences for our pupils.
We would be so grateful if all our families could get involved. By making a small change to the way we shop online, we can work together to raise more money and make a positive difference to our school community.
Thank you for your continued support!
| Date | Time | Event |
| Wednesday 21st October | 9:15am | Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Class Mass |
| Wednesday 21st October | 2:00pm to 3:20pm | Open Afternoon - Autumn Make and Take and School Tour |
| Thursday 22nd October | 6pm | Parents Confirmation Meeting - Adams Lounge |
| Thursday 22nd October | All Day | Spooky Bake Off - sale after school |
| Friday 23rd October | Break up for Half Term | |
| Monday 2nd November | Return to School | |
| Wednesday 4th November | 9:15am | Year 5 Class Mass |
| Wednesday 11th November | 9:30am | Whole School Mass |
| Thursday 12th November | 6pm | Parents Confirmation Meeting - Adams Lounge |
| Wednesday 18th November | 9:15am | Year 4 Class Assembly |
| Thursday 19th November | 6pm | Parents Confirmation Meeting - Adams Lounge |
| Wednesday 25th November | 9:15am | Year 3 Class Assembly |
| Friday 27th November | 9:00am to 10:30am | Open Morning - Christmas Make and Take |
| Sunday 29th November | The Season of Advent Starts | |
| Wednesday 2nd November | 9:15am | Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Class Mass |
| Thursday 3rd December | 6pm | Parents Confirmation Meeting - Adams Loungs |
| Monday 7th December | 9:30am | St Ambrose Feast Day - Whole School Mass |
| Monday 7th December | 6:00pm | Confirmation Mass |
| Wednesday 9th - Friday 11th December | 3 days | Y6 Residential Trip |
| Friday 18th December | Break up for Christmas | |
| Monday 4th January | Back to School | |
| Thursday 7th January | 9:00am to 10:30am | Open Morning - Winter Make and Take |
Year 6 Confirmation - Parent Meeting Dates
| Date | Time |
| Thursday 22nd October | 6pm - Parish Hall |
| Thursday 12th November | 6pm - Parish Hall |
| Thursday 19th November | 6pm - Parish Hall |
| Thursday 3rd December | 6pm - Parish Hall |
| YEAR GROUP | DAY |
| Reception | Monday |
| Year 1 | Wednesday and Friday |
| Year 2 | Wednesday and Friday |
| Year 3 | Monday and Friday |
| Year 4 | Wednesday and Thursday |
| Year 5 | Tuesday (Swimming) and Thursday |
| Year 6 | Tuesday (Swimming) and Thursday |
Half Term Activities
Free School Meals – Check if you are eligible
The Department for Education has recently updated the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals. This means some families may now qualify, even if they have not been eligible in the past.
If you receive Universal Credit, you should apply. We strongly encourage all families to check their eligibility and submit an application.
To apply, you will need:
- Your name
- Your National Insurance number
- Your date of birth
Find out more and apply online here: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Or, alternatively, please request a paper copy of the form from Mrs Fish in the school office and will can apply on your behalf.
Please note: the application system will be unavailable from 9 July to 15 July.
2026-27 Term Dates
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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 Bury and Mrs Laskey