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

Friday 28th April 2023

We are now within Eastertide, where we focus on the Resurrection of Jesus and the lead up to Pentecost. To celebrate Eastertide in school we light the Paschal candle that Father Lamb presented to us.

This week, it has been lovely seeing the creative RE lessons that have been taking place across the school all about Easter. Y6 were hot-seating Thomas on Thursday and today Miss Holtom couldn't get into Y2 because they had locked all the doors to set the scene for Jesus being in the tomb! Please take a look at some of the photos from work from other classes.

We now have a new electronic signing in system installed in the school entrance. This is in line with all our EMMAUS MAC schools and another level of safeguarding for our children. Please remember to sign in your son or daughter if they are arriving late due to an appointment or for any other reason. Similarly if you need to collect your child at any point during the day the same system will apply. Thank you for your support in keeping our children safe.

Year 3 are enjoying learning all about plants. To take their learning outside we would really welcome donations of bedding plants to add to the parish garden near the main school gates. Any donations will be gratefully received.

Due to the Bank Holiday, you will be notified on Tuesday if your child is to receive an award in next week's celebration assembly which is now held on a Friday morning.

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 five pupils will be selling raffle tickets priced at £1 a strip to win a Coronation hamper.

Next week Reception children will receive a letter about a snakes and ladders club starting on Monday 5th June.

Next week we will share photographs taken by Mike Jones our Governor. It was wonderful to see children dressed up today and listen to them talking about future careers.

This half term, we will be focussing on the virtues Curious and Active.

We are growing to be curious about everything; and active in our engagement with the world, changing what we can for the better.

We will celebrate the pupils who have demonstrated these virtues in a special assembly after May Half Term.

Would you like to know more about your child's development?

Would you like a better understanding of your child's behaviour?

Come along to this relaxed, fun group to explore issues like:

Developmental needs.... Having fun.... Communication.... Sleep.... Behaviour difficulties.

Consisting of 10 sessions for 2 hours, the group is suitable for families with children and young people from birth to 19 years.

The sessions will take place on the following dates from 8.45am - 9.30am.

Please follow the link below to access this week's Wednesday Word.

Please ensure that your child comes to school in their correct P.E. kit. The P.E. uniform is as follows:

• Black shorts, black leggings, black track suit bottoms (unbranded if possible)
• Maroon round neck T-shirt with embroidered badge
• P.E pumps or black trainer

PLEASE NOTE: P.E. HOODIES CAN ONLY BE WORN ON P.E. DAYS

Children are to come to school wearing their P.E. kit on the day(s) listed above. Thank you.

Please read the following tips to share with your son or daughter about staying safe online:

• Never give out personal information. This includes online people you know as well. Keep them private!
• Never send pictures of yourself because once it’s online, it’s there forever, and it could get into the wrong hands.
• Don’t make friends with people you don’t know. People are not always who they say they are.
• Tell your parents/carers what you’re doing online so they can act fast if there are any issues and can vet whether the website is safe for use
• Leave the website and tell a trusted adult immediately if you see something that concerns you or makes you feel unsafe
• Never show your real name, age or where you live in your username
• Use strong passwords which have a mix of numbers, letters and symbols
• Do not share passwords with others
• Don’t open an attachment unless you’re 100% sure it’s safe
• Don’t let strangers into your video calls. Blur your background so you don’t give away any information about where you are.
• Be careful who you webcam with
• Don’t meet up with someone you’ve only met online
• Be nice online
• Think before your post! This applies to when you send or forward content.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Brocklesby