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.'

Father Lamb and Mrs Farmer would like to extend a huge thank you to all of the families who have supported the Parish Christmas Bazaar with donations of bottles, chocolates and mince pies.
 
You are warmly invited to attend the Bazaar that will take place after 11am Mass on Sunday.
 
 

Friday 29th November 2024

PLEASE NOTE: The KS2 Carol Concert will now be at 2pm on Wednesday 11th of December.

Message from Mrs Laskey

Dear Parents and Carers

On Sunday we will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent, which is the start of the new liturgical year. Advent is a time for us all to prepare our hearts for Jesus' coming. On Monday we will start the Season of Advent by gathering together in the hall and the children will be given the opportunity to think of different ways that they can prepare for the season of Christmas. 

Here are some facts about Advent

  • The word 'Advent' comes from the Latin 'Advenio', meaning 'the coming' - in the present tense, not referring to a past event
  • Advent lasts for 4 weeks
  • We have an Advent Wreath to show the countdown to Christmas
  • The lighting of the candles reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world
  • The wreath is in a circular shape and so there is no end. This reminds us that God's love for us has no end.
  • The evergreen leaves are also used to show God's everlasting love
  • The colour purple is used during Advent to remind us that we are in a time of preparation
  • During Advent we make promises that prepare us for the second coming of Jesus Christ
  • Each week have a different focus

Date

Week

Colour

Focus

Sunday 1st December

First Sunday of Advent

Purple

Hope

Sunday 8th December

Second Sunday of Advent

Purple

Love

Sunday 15th December

Third Sunday of Advent

Pink

Joy

Sunday 22nd  December

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Purple

Peace

Wednesday 25th  December

Christmas Day

White

 

I wish you all a happy, prayerful Advent.

Mrs Laskey

Reverse Advent Calendar

St Ambrose, along with the Emmaus Catholic MAC, are supporting the Reverse Advent Calendar Appeal in support of Father Hudson's Caritas. A letter has come home with your child today asking for donations of toiletries for people in need and these will be distributed to people who may be living on the streets, asylum seekers, refugees or families arriving to our country. We kindly ask that you help us to support this worthy cause.

Emmaus Advent Journey

All of the schools within the MAC have been asked to create a prayer display linked to the Advent Journey. St Ambrose was allocated:

'A Special Visit: Luke 1:30-31'.

The angel Gabriel told Mary that she will give birth to the Son of God, and she responds with immediate surrender to her role in God’s plan. She had no assurance of a comfortable outcome. A virgin engaged to be married, she likely knew how difficult giving birth to and raising Jesus would be. The only assurance Mary received was God’s Word, and it was enough for her to say “yes.”


‘And the angel said to her,
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God.
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall call his name Jesus.’

 

 

Emmaus Mac Newsletter

Emmaus Newsletter Autumn 2024

On Tuesday 3 December 2024, Migrants' Day, we are asked to pray specifically for migrants and refugees. Earlier this year, Pope Francis offered this prayer.
God, Almighty Father,
we are your pilgrim Church
journeying towards the Kingdom of heaven.
We live in our homeland,
but as if we were foreigners.
Every foreign place is our home,
yet every native land is foreign to us.
Though we live on earth,
our true citizenship is in heaven.
Do not let us become possessive
of the portion of the world
you have given us as a temporary home.
Help us to keep walking,
together with our migrant brothers and sisters,
toward the eternal dwelling you have prepared for us.
Open our eyes and our hearts
so that every encounter with those in need
becomes an encounter with Jesus, your Son and our Lord.
Amen.

YEAR 6 CONFIRMATION

An information letter regarding your child's confirmation has been sent out today. Please contact Mrs Shevas on Monday morning if you have not received this.

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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) 

 

 

Nativity Dates

Date Event Time
Tuesday 10th December Reception and KS1 1.30pm in school
Wednesday 11th December Reception and KS1 9.30am in school
KS2 Carol Service 2pm in Church
Friday 13th December KS2 Carol Service 9.30am in Church
Monday 16th December Nursery Nativity 9.15-10.15am in the school hall

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.

 

 

The Nursery Nativity performance will take place on Monday 16th December 9.15-10.15am in the school hall.

DATE TIME EVENT
Sunday 1st December First Sunday of Advent
Sunday 1st December 12 noon onwards Parish Christmas Bazaar
Tuesday 3rd December 6p.m. Confirmation Meeting
Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th December Year 6 Residential
Friday 6th December 9.30a.m. Whole School Mass for the Feast of St Ambrose
Saturday 7th December 12 noon Confirmation
Tuesday 10th December 1.30p.m. Reception and Key Stage One Nativity
Wednesday 11th December 9.30a.m. Reception and Key Stage One Nativity
1.30p.m. Key Stage Two Carol Concert in Church
Friday 13th December 9.30a.m. Key Stage Two Carol Concert in Church
Monday 16th December 9.15 - 10.15am Nursery Nativity -in the School Hall
Tuesday 17th December 9.05a.m. Reception and Year Two Christmas Workshops for Parents - More information to follow
Wednesday 18th December 9.05a.m. Year One Christmas Workshops for Parents - More information to follow
Thursday 19th December Whole School Christmas Party Day - Children can wear their own party cloths/Christmas jumper. Please make sure you order their Christmas lunch on School Food United.

Term Dates

Term Dates 2024 25

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

Mass Times at St. Ambrose Catholic Church

Mass Times

Folk Masses for this Term 

First Mass of Christmas Tuesday 24th December at 5p.m.

 

Wednesday Word

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby