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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 24th October 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 would like to kindly ask for any parent/PTA volunteers to help with the following event:

Hot Dogs - Friday 7th November - 2.45pm onwards

Please can you let the school office know if you are able to help.

Thank you for your continued support.

Message from Mrs Laskey

As we reach the end of a busy and vibrant half term, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that’s been achieved. It’s been wonderful to see everyone settling back into school life — a special welcome to all our new children, families, and staff who have joined our community this term. We’re so pleased to have you with us.

Thank you to all who attended the first of our two Parents’ Evenings on Monday. These evenings are a vital part of building strong partnerships between home and school, giving us the chance to celebrate successes, discuss next steps, and ensure every child feels supported in their learning. If you weren’t able to attend this week, we warmly invite you to join us for the second Parents’ Evening on Monday 3rd November. Appointments can be booked via Arbor, and we look forward to welcoming you.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the amazing support shown at our Spooky Bake Off. The creativity (and deliciousness!) on display was truly impressive, and we were overwhelmed by the positive response. We’re thrilled to share that we raised £323.40 — thank you for your generosity! Contestants for future Junior British Bake Off series in the making!

This week, we proudly launched our Pupil Leadership Roles, which play a vital part in shaping our school community. These roles help children develop responsibility, teamwork, and a sense of pride in their school. Our new leaders include:

Prayer Leaders – who guide prayer and help nurture our spiritual life
Live Simply Ambassadors – who champion sustainability and care for our environment
House Captains – who inspire and support their house teams in school events and challenges
Sports Captains – who promote physical activity and help lead PE and sports events
Reading Ambassadors – who encourage a love of reading across the school

We’re so proud of all the pupils who put themselves forward and look forward to seeing them flourish in their new roles.

Wishing all our families a restful and happy half term break — we look forward to seeing you refreshed and ready for the next half term!

🎃 Spooky Bake Off Thank You! 🎃

A huge thank you from the PTA to everyone who took part — whether by baking or donating — to make the Spooky Bake Off such a success! The designs of the spooky cakes were absolutely fabulous, showcasing so much creativity.

Thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we raised an amazing £323.40! Every penny will go towards supporting our school and enriching the experiences we provide for our pupils.

We’re so grateful for the wonderful sense of community that makes events like this possible. Thank you to all the parent helpers who helped with the selling after school and thank you once again for your kindness and continued support — we couldn’t have done it without you!

AUTUMN	COLOURING	COMPETITION
Place	Name	Year Group (EYFS and Nursery)
1	Mia	Y1
2	Sienna	Nursery
3	Everley	Y2
Place	Name	Year Group KS2
1	Anna	Year 4
2	Lucy B	Y6
3	Henry	Y3

SPOOKY	BAKE OFF	WINNERS
Place	Name	Year Group (KS1)
1	Violet W	Y2
2	Edward J	YR
3	Edward B	YR
Place	Name	Year Group (KS2)
1	Amelia F	Y6
2	Harriet	Y5
3	Olivia	Y3

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.

Monday 3rd November `	8.50am	Pupils return to school
Monday 3rd November	9.30a.m.	Whole School Mass - All Souls
Monday 3rd November	3.40-6pm	Autumn Parents' Evening 2
Tuesday 4th November	6p.m.	Confirmation Meeting
Monday 10th November	All Day	Odd Sock Day for Anti-Bullying Week
Tuesday 18th November	6p.m.	Confirmation Meeting
Wednesday 19th November	9.15a.m.	Year 3 and 4 Class Mass

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

PE Kit	Notes
Burgundy T shirt Black joggers/leggings shorts or cycling shorts Burgundy v necked jumper, cardigan or school p.e. hoodie Black pumps suitable trainers	Trainers (Black encouraged)
Swimming	Notes
One piece swimsuit or swimming trunks swimming cap	Bikinis and tankinis are not permitted Goggles can be provided if required

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.

Bridges of Light - new festival in Worcester

We are excited to announce Bridges of Light, a new two-day light festival with a focus on communities, creativity and collaboration.

Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October
6pm - 9pm
Worcester City Centre
Free to attend and suitable for all ages

We invite you to share in our community stories, visit our light installations, take part in our interactive artworks and grab a bite to eat! Enjoy Bridges of Light with family and friends.

Find out more by following us on socials @SevernArts #BridgesofLightWorcester and visiting our website: https://www.severnarts.org.uk/listing/category/bridges-of-light

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.

Autumn Menu

Attendance

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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.

Mass Times at St Ambrose Catholic Church

The UCM (United Catholic Mothers) meet every other Monday evening at 7pm in term time and would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to become a member. They play a pivotal role fundraising activities for the Church and also devote their time to helping out at school functions such as school fete, holy communion etc. You wouldn't necessarily have to come to all the meetings but any availability to help out at functions would be very much appreciated.

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Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey