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 26th September 2025

A reminder that school will be closed to pupils on Friday 3rd of October for an inset/teacher training day.

On Thursday 2nd October at 2.30pm, Father Lamb will be conducting an animal blessing in school. You are warmly invited to come along and bring your pet if you have one.

There will be a whole school Mass on Friday 17th October at 9.30am to celebrate Harvest. All families are warmly invited.

Can we please ask for donations of non-perishable items to be brought into school from Monday 13th of October.

This week has been filled with joyful moments and proud achievements across our school community.

On Tuesday, it was a delight to see so many smiling faces during the school photographs. The children looked incredibly smart, and the photographer was full of praise for their excellent behaviour and impeccable manners. It was a real testament to the pride our pupils take in representing their school — well done to everyone!

Wednesday brought another special occasion during the Class Mass. Canon Lamb was deeply impressed by the children’s reverence, their thoughtful and confident responses, and their eagerness to engage in discussion about Our Lady of Walsingham. It was a beautiful reflection of their growing understanding and faith.

Today’s Celebration Assembly was a wonderful way to round off the week. Awards were presented to children who have demonstrated a range of virtues, from kindness and courage to perseverance and friendship. It was heart warming to hear how many pupils have been supporting their peers and enthusiastically applying their learning.

Thank you to all our children for making this week so memorable. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

Have a lovely weekend and I look forward to seeing families from Nursery and Reception at the 11am parish welcome Mass on Sunday followed by a MacMillan cake sale. All are welcome. 

Teapot time takes place every Tuesday from 8.50am -9.30am in the Parish Hall hosted by Mrs Wallace. Please feel free to pop along for an informal chat about anything school related.

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.

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

Thank you to all of the parents, carers and grandparents who have already attended the curriculum workshops. We hope that you have enjoyed them and gained valuable insight into supporting your child further at home.

We look forward to welcoming parents of children in Reception, Y3. Y4, Y5 and Y6 in the coming weeks.

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.

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.

If you wish to book a place for the Open Morning please use the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hagley-catholic-high-school-open-morning-saturday-4th-october-2025-tickets

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 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.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby and Mrs Laskey