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

Interim Executive Principal: Mrs L Bury

Head of School: Mrs S Laskey

email: enquiry_amb@emmasumac.com

Contact number: 01562 215147

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

Friday 2nd October 2026

Curriculum Workshops

Thank you to all the parents and carers who have attended our Curriculum Workshops so far. We hope you have found the sessions useful in understanding what your child will be learning during the year ahead, as well as providing you with practical ways in which you can support their learning at home.

We still have our Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5 workshops taking place this week and look forward to welcoming families to these sessions. Next Friday, we will send out a short questionnaire to capture Parent Voice and hear your thoughts about the workshops. Your feedback is always valuable to us and helps us to continue to develop the support we provide for our families. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership.

Animal Blessing

We were truly blessed with some beautiful sunshine on Thursday, which allowed us to continue with our annual Animal Blessing for St Ambrose School and Parish. It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout, with so many families bringing along their much-loved pets to be part of this special celebration.

The Animal Blessing is always a lovely occasion within our school and parish calendar. It gives us an opportunity to stop and appreciate the joy, companionship and love that animals bring to our lives, while also reminding us of our responsibility to care for all living things. As we gathered together, we reflected upon the beauty of God’s creation and the important part that each of us has to play in protecting and caring for our common home.

For us at St Ambrose, this celebration also marks the end of the Season of Creation. Throughout this special season, we have encouraged our children to notice the wonderful world around them, to be thankful for all that God has given us and to consider how our everyday actions can make a difference. Our Animal Blessing was a fitting and joyful way to bring this time of reflection to a close and to remind us to continue caring for God’s creation throughout the year.

Year 6 Confirmation Enrolment Mass

On Sunday, the Parish of St Ambrose will welcome our Year 6 children who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in December for their Enrolment Mass. This is an important step on their journey of faith as they begin their preparations for this very special sacrament.

We ask our whole school and parish community to keep these children and their families in your prayers over the coming weeks as they prepare to take this next important step in their faith journey. We look forward to supporting and celebrating with them along the way.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Laskey

We’ve chosen a small number of local schools to receive some exclusive discount codes for a few of our upcoming family shows at Kidderminster Town Hall, and we’d love for you to share them with your parents, carers and staff.

We’ve got some brilliant family events coming up:

Spot The Dog
Sunday 18th October
Ideal for ages 0–6
Use code SPOT20 for 20% off

Utterly Revolting Science
Monday 26th October
Ideal for ages 3–16
Use code SCIENCE10 for 10% off

The Littlest Yak
Sunday 15th November
Ideal for ages 0–10
Use code YAK20 for 20% off

The codes can be entered when booking through the Kidderminster Town Hall website.

Please feel free to share these through your parent emails, newsletters, school app, social media or wherever works best for you.

We’re really keen to welcome more local families into the Town Hall, so hopefully these discounts help make a family trip to one of our shows that little bit easier.

Thanks so much for helping us spread the word!

Family Learning are delighted to be welcoming another full-time tutor to the team this week. This additional capacity means we can deliver Family Learning programmes in even more schools across Worcestershire, which is very exciting. We also have a range of free courses for parents, carers and teaching staff starting in two weeks' time, and I would be grateful if you could share these opportunities with your school community.

Parents and Carers

Maths in School for Parents and Carers online – Early Years, Key Stage 1 & 2 – FREE – Mondays 9.30 – 11.30am via TEAMs

Book on here: Maths in School for Parents and Carers in Key Stage 1 and 2

A course for parents, carers wanting to learn more about their child’s maths in Primary School at Key Stage 1 and 2. This course will be a gentle and supportive approach where we have a go ourselves with activities children would do in school so you might feel better about supporting your child at home with maths. You will learn how to support your child with their learning at home which will include tips and tricks to understand the maths they are taught in education. It will be a supportive group where you can interact with others and make some resources to use at home.  You will be taught methods for solving maths problems in school, number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions and measurements. The course will hopefully help you feel more confident with your own maths and may spark an interest for you to progress onto further maths courses for yourself.

Parents and Carers

English in School for Parents and Carers online – Early Years, Key Stage 1 & 2 – FREE – Tuesdays 12.45 – 2.45pm via TEAMs

Book on here: English in School for Parents and Carers

A course for parents and carers interested in learning more about their child’s Literacy skills in Key Stage 1 and 2.  You will learn how to support your child with their learning at home which will include tips and tricks to understand the Literacy skills they are being taught in education on this course in a gentle and supportive way with a group and tutor together. You will learn about Literacy in school, the importance of books and reading with your child, ideas to make many resources to build on your child’s imagination, different creative and messy ideas to encourage your child’s early writing skills as well as suggestions on sharing books together and finding different print in the environment. You will learn that their English lessons are made up of reading writing, speaking and listening skills. You will be given tips on how to encourage your child to read more, how to support your child to create and plan their own versions of familiar and non-fiction stories with start, middle and ends and learn how to empower your child to tell stories aloud and perform out loud. You will have the chance to make some resources and try different key skills on this enjoyable course.

Parents and carers that speak English as a Second Language only

English in School for Parents and Carers that have English as a second or additional language only – FREE – Mondays 1pm – 2.30pm via TEAMs

Book on here: School staff to email Jessica directly with Parent and Carers phone number and name to book them on or if they are able to, please ask ESOL parents and Carers to email Jessica directly at Jharris5@worcestershire.gov.uk or phone directly 01905 728537 to book on.

(N.B we can also deliver this course bespoke, in your school face to face if you have more than 6 ESOL parents and carers that would benefit from attending - please email Jessica Harris for more info)

This supportive course is designed for parents and carers who speak English as a second or additional language only and would like to understand more about their child’s Literacy learning in Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2 with an ESOL (English as a second or other Language) trained Tutor. The course is delivered at a slower pace in a friendly and welcoming environment, helping you build confidence with English skills alongside other parents and a supportive tutor. You will learn about reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in school to support your child and your own skills.

Parents and Carers SEND FREE course

Neurodiversity and Inclusion Support for Parents and Carers – FREE – (online course full) In venue, Fairfield, Worcester Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm

Book on here: Neurodiversity and Inclusion Support for Parents and Carers

Are you a parent or carer of a neurodivergent child or young person? Looking to better understand their experiences while connecting with others who truly understand the journey? This supportive and interactive day or evening course explores a range of neurodiverse conditions, including Autism (including PDA), ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dyspraxia. Together, we'll look at practical strategies to support communication, coping with change, sleep, nutrition, exercise, emotional regulation, self-care, and the importance of special interests and hobbies. You'll have the opportunity to share experiences, learn from others, and build a supportive network of parents and carers in a welcoming and understanding environment. The course concludes with helping you create a personalised action plan, giving you greater confidence and practical tools to support your child or young person at home and beyond. Join us to learn, connect, and grow alongside other parents and carers in a positive and supportive space.

Free School Meals – Check if you are eligible

The Department for Education has recently updated the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals. This means some families may now qualify, even if they have not been eligible in the past.

If you receive Universal Credit, you should apply. We strongly encourage all families to check their eligibility and submit an application.

To apply, you will need:

• Your name
• Your National Insurance number
• Your date of birth

Find out more and apply online here: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals

Or, alternatively, please request a paper copy of the form from Mrs Fish in the school office and will can apply on your behalf.

Please note: the application system will be unavailable from 9 July to 15 July.

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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 Bury and Mrs Laskey