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 19th January 2024
IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER WE WILL NOTIFY YOU OF ANY SCHOOL CLOSURES BY PUSH NOTIFICATION AND THROUGH THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
THERE WILL BE NO SWIMMING FOR Y3 AND Y5 ON TUESDAY 23RD OF JANUARY DUE TO POOL MAINTENANCE.
THE DEADLINE FOR RETURNING YOUR PHOTO ORDERS IS TUESDAY 23RD OF JANUARY.
Reception Hearing Screening will be on Tuesday 23rd January Please use the adjacent link in order to register and log onto the portal to opt in or out of this screening.
Message from Mrs Brocklesby
This week I would like to share some online facts with you, one in three 8-year-olds in Britain own a smartphone and that proportion rises to more than 90% by the time children reach 12. This concerted increase – driven by factors both personal (blossoming independence) and practical (the transition to secondary school) – makes it all the more valuable for young people to know how to use such devices safely.
Indeed, more than half of parents (52%) surveyed by Ofcom admitted to worrying about their child using a mobile phone. So for this reason, I wanted to share the Wake-Up Wednesday guide. This week it pulls together some simple smartphone safety tips.
Message from Mrs Laskey
Dear Parents and Carers ,
We have certainly had to wrap up warm this week with the cold weather. Well done and thank you to the children and staff who had to move classrooms. They coped with the change very well and we count ourselves lucky that we do have the luxury of two extra classrooms that can be used. We will continue to monitor the temperatures.
This week Mrs. Brocklesby and I have been visiting the classrooms to observe the teaching and learning in Religious Education (RE). In Reception the children were busy acting out a Baptism while learning about the importance of the holy water, the shell, wearing a white garment and baptismal candle.
Year One eagerly played pass the parcel to reveal the clues about the Parable Jesus told about ‘The Lost Sheep’. They were able to share the different emotions the shepherd and sheep had felt during the story. It was also lovely to hear the children sing a beautiful hymn with such enthusiasm.
Year Two children were all active in the role play of the Wedding Feast at Cana. They learnt about the importance of Jesus' first miracle, and how Mary had faith in her son. The children were able to think of the key actions, problem and what Jesus did to resolve it.
Year Three children were exploring the importance of the crib and how Saint Francis was instrumental in its tradition. We all recognise the crib and its significance in our religious lives. The children then created their own crib designs.
In Year Five the children studied the event of the Baptism of the Lord through a piece of art. They were able to interpret the piece of art in their own way, and they shared their thoughts about it with one another. It was wonderful to see the children engaged in their learning. I look forward to visiting Year Four and Six in the coming weeks.
Today all the children in Saint Wulstan’s house went to church to celebrate Mass as the 19th January is Saint Wulstan's feast day. Father Lamb spoke to us about how Saint Wulstan was the Bishop of Worcester and was very wise and faithful. Thank you to the servers who helped Father Lamb and to the excellent readers. You were all very clear in your voice and took care. Today all the children in Saint Wulstan’s house have brought home a red topped cupcake, made by AIP to celebrate the feast day. We look forward to celebrating Saint Nicholas Owen (blue house) feast day next Tuesday.
Next Friday, please be aware it is Rockstar day at school. This is to support our launch of Times Table Rock Stars that helps the children to learn their time tables.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs. Laskey
This years Valentines Bakes Off will be held on Wednesday 7th February. All entries to be brought into the school office and they will be judged and then sold to the children during the day and any remaining cakes will be sold from the school hall at the end of the day to parents and families.
Cupcakes and biscuits would be preferred due to them being easier to hand out when selling.
Children will need to bring in a maximum of £1 cash on the day in a named envelope or purse.
We are a family support charity in the Wyre Forest. For our wonderful service of supporting families to continue we need to recruit more volunteers to home visit families or support at our family groups. If this is something that you would be interested in then please contact us. Many thanks.
Year 5 Pyramid Concert
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
| Tuesday 23rd January | --------------------------- | Reception Hearing Tests - Consent/withdrawal given via the parent portal |
| --------------------------- | 9.15am | St Nicholas Owen House Mass (Blue House) |
| Friday 26th January | All Day | Times Table Rockstar Day (KS2) Number Day (KS1) - More information to follow |
| Wednesday 31st January | 9.30am | Whole School Mass |
| Monday 5th February | 7pm | MAC Year 5 Pyramid Concert |
| Tuesday 6th February | All Day | Safer Internet Day |
| --------------------------- | 3.30pm - 6pm | Parents' Evening 1 |
| Wednesday 7th February | 9.15am | Reception, Y1 and Y2 Class Mass |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------- | TAPP Valentine's Bake Off |
| Thursday 8th February | 3.30pm - 6pm | Parents' Evening 2 |
| Friday 9th February | All Day | INSET DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS |
| Monday 19th February | -------------------------- | Return to School for Spring Term 2 |
| Wednesday 21st February | 9.15am | Year 6 Class Mass |
| Friday 1st March | 9.15am | St Chad's House Mass (Yellow House) |
| Wednesday 6th March | 9.15am | Year 5 Class Mass |
| Thursday 7th March | All Day | World Book Day - More information to follow |
| Wednesday 13th March | 9.15am | Year 4 Class Mass |
| Friday 22nd March | 9.15am | Whole School Mass |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------- | Break up for Easter |
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.
| Year Group | This Week | Academic Year |
| Whole School | 92.5% | 92.2% |
| Reception | 95.8% | 91.1% |
| Year 1 | 89.6% | 90.9% |
| Year 2 | 86.6% | 89.4% |
| Year 3 | 96.3% | 91.7% |
| Year 4 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Year 5 | 89.2% | 93.4% |
| Year 6 | 91.9% | 92.7% |
Mass Times at St. Ambrose Catholic Church
BEE HIVE CLUB
The Bee Hive Club is now open. The Club is based in the Bee Hive which is the nursery building currently.
Opening Times
The Bee Hive Club is open to children between 7.45am – 8.45am & 3.20pm - 6.00pm every school day.
There is a minimum of two qualified members of staff and a ratio of one member of staff to eight children under the age of eight years.
The Bee Hive Admissions Policy
The Bee Hive (Before and After School Club) will admit any child who attends St Ambrose School subject to availability of places, and the admissions criteria below.
The Bee Hive Morning Club will accept up to 20 children on any one day. The Bee Hive Evening Club will accept up to 20 children on any one day. The club operates a minimum staffing of one adult per eight children under the age of 8 years.
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