Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Executive Head: Mrs E Brocklesby

Head of School: Mrs S Laskey

Contact number: 01562 823568

Our Catholic Mission: 'We do our best by following Jesus.'

Date	Time	Event
Monday 20th January	9.15am	St Wulstan's House Mass
Thursday 23rd January	11.30am	St Nicholas Owen House Mass
Wednesday 29th January	9.15am	Year 3 Class Mass
Wednesday 5th February	9.15am	Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Class Mass
Thursday 6th February	All Day	Rockstar NSPCC Number Day
Monday 10th - Friday 13th February	After School	Book Fair
Friday 14th February	All Day	INSET DAY - school closed to pupils
Monday 17th - Friday 21st February		HALF TERM
Wednesday 12th February	3.30pm - 6pm	Parents Evening
Monday 24th february	3,30pm - 6pm	Parents Evening

Year Group	Date and Time
Y1	Thursday 6th March 9am
Y5	Friday 21st March 9am
Y3	Friday 4th April 9am

Year Group	Date and Time
Y6	Tuesday 21st January 9am
Y4	Tuesday 4th February 9am
Reception	Tuesday 4th March 9am
Y2	Tuesday 25th March 9am

Friday 17th January 2025

Message from Mrs Brocklesby

THE JUBILEE YEAR 2025

The 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope' is now underway.

The Jubilee Year began with the opening of the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and runs to the Feast of Epiphany 2026.

Archbishop Bernard celebrated Mass to mark the opening of the Year, at St Chad’s Cathedral on Sunday 29 December 2024.

The Year of Jubilee launch for schools in the Diocese of Birmingham is now only 8 days away! On Friday 24th January all children and staff will participate in this important event together. Archbishop Bernard, Bishop Timothy and many schools within our Diocese will lead the event.

Next week we will learn the Learn our Jubilee Songs so we can participate in the live stream.

LUNCHTIME SPORTING ACTIVITIES

This week Miss Noble and Mr. Joyner have made a few changes to our lunchtime provision. Along with Sprint Active they delivered an assembly last week to our children aiming to inspire them to live healthy and active lives. After gaining feedback from the children they have introduced a range of new activities at lunchtime including archery and sporting house competitions on a Friday. The children have enjoyed the changes and I am delighted to share some feedback below:

Year 1

"We liked going round all the different zones"

"I liked archery because I haven't done it before"

"I liked using the bow and arrow"

Year 2

" Lunchtime was fun because we got to run really fast between cones and we all got to have a go"

"We had so much fun racing on our House Teams"

Year 4

"I enjoyed the penalty shoot outs with Mr Joyner"

"I hit an 8 on archery and I am really looking forward to trying to trying again next week to get a 10!"

" I love how bouncy the basketballs are and it was great fun"

The Book Fair will be in school from Monday 10th - Thursday 13th of February. All children will have the opportunity to purchase a book. during this week and the Fair will be open to parents at the end of the school day.

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! We have reached and exceeded our target and now have 222 followers!!

Please ensure you have given social media consent on Arbor if you would like your child to be featured!

Please see the flyer opposite for an upcoming musical performed by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Youth Section.

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.

Term Dates

Term Dates 2024 25

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

Mass Times at St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Mass Times

Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby