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 5th July 2024

The times for the Sports day will be:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are very sorry, we have to change the morning Leaver's Play time from:

Thursday 11th July 9.30am

TO

Friday 12th July 9.30am

THE EVENING PRODUCTION ON WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY WILL STAY THE SAME AT 6.30PM.

Taking place annually at all Worcestershire Libraries,  The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children aged 4 to 11 to keep reading during the summer holidays.

Children’s reading can ‘dip’ during the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. The Summer Reading Challenge helps by regularly reaching over 700,000 children each year, motivating them to visit their local library and keep reading during the holidays, and in turn helping them to maintain or improve their reading skills and confidence.

The Summer Reading Challenge can: 

• help to prevent the summer reading ‘dip’ for pupils 
• ensure your pupils are ready for their return to school in the autumn 
• support the transition between year groups and key stages 
• improve language skills, especially for those for whom English is a second language

Each year the Summer Reading Challenge has a new theme. For 2024, The Reading Agency is teaming up with Create for 'Marvellous Makers' a creative arts themed Challenge that will encourage storytelling and creativity through the power of reading. 

Find out more about 'Marvellous Makers' here.

Did you know that Worcestershire Library membership is FREE? You can sign up online or by visiting your local library (Kidderminster). Throughout the year, our libraries organise various events and activities. Discover what’s on by visiting our website and following our social media channels.

This week we welcomed two inspectors from the Catholic Schools Inspectorate. They observed lessons, attended Mass and collective worship, spoke with pupils, staff, governors, Canon Lamb and leaders. They also looked at pupils’ work, achievement and progress in RE. I was immensely proud of our whole community and I look forward to sharing our report when we receive it.

Today I was lucky enough to attend the Year 4 Clarinet Concert. It was wonderful to hear our children playing a whole repertoire of tunes. All children were fantastic and I would like to thank Mrs Evans and Miss Noble for working so hard to teach the children this year. WELL DONE EVERYONE!

Car park

Thank you to everyone for remembering the car park is not available for use at the start or the end of the day. If you have a car park pass for health reasons, please drop off at 9.00 am and collect from the car park after 3.25 pm. Miss Downs will contact families who currently have a pass to confirm you have permission. If you would like to apply for a pass please contact the school office.

Dear Parents and Carers  

On Monday we had our second morning dedicated to learning about the 'Our Father' prayer. When speaking to the children they can clearly articulate the meaning of the words and have again created some beautiful work to reflect this. They thoroughly enjoyed these sessions and thank you to the Liturgical Group for all their work and efforts. 

Due to our visitors this week our school transition session did not take place.  The children will now have an opportunity to spend time with their new teacher/s and in their new classroom on Tuesday.  

At the end of the school day, we have noticed an increase of children riding their bikes and scooters around the playground. Please can I ask that the children collect their bike or scooter as they leave the playground with whoever is collecting them.  Thank you for your support with this. 

Have a lovely weekend. 

Mrs Laskey 

Kidderminster Harriers Community holiday football for children aged 5-13 years will be in and around Worcestershire this Summer. The courses will include skills, matches, competitions, and our regular 6-a-side tournaments. Courses run 10am-3pm. Younger children aged 5-7 years can choose to do half days if they feel a full day is too much.  

Cost: Online price: 1 day = £10, 2 days = £20, 3 days= £28 or 4 days = £37. Half days @ £5 per day 10-12.30 or 1-3pm - 10% sibling discount 

Pay on the day price:  1 day = £12, 2 days = £22, 3 days= £30, 4 days = £40. Half days @ £6 per day- No sibling discount 

Week 1 - Droitwich Cricket Club- 23rd,24th, & 25th July 

                 Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre -24th, 25th & 26th July 

                  Kidderminster, Baxter College - 24th, 25th & 26th July 

Week 2 - Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High Sch-29th, 30th & 31st July   

                 Kinver Sports & Community Association - 29th & 30th July                                           

                 Worcester, Worcestershire FA, Claines Lane - 31st July, 1st & 2nd August 

                 Malvern, Dyson Perrins Academy - 31st July, 1st & 2nd August

Week 3 - Tenbury High School - 5th 6th & 7th August

                GIRLS Kidderminster - Baxter College 5th & 6th August - Open to girls aged 5-16 years.

                Stourport High School, new astro -7th,8th & 9th August. Open to boys and girls

 Week 4 - Kinver Sports & Community Association - 12th,13th & 14th August  

                Droitwich Cricket Club - 12th,13th & 14th August  

                Bromsgrove, South Bromsgrove High school School 14th,15th & 16th August

Week 5 - Worcester, Worcestershire FA, Claines Lane- 19th, 20th & 21st August

                Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre 20th, 21st & 22nd August 

                Malvern, Dyson Perrins Academy - 21st, 22nd & 23rd August

Week 6 - Kidderminster, Baxter College 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th August

Please bring both indoor and outdoor footwear, packed lunch, drinks, umbrella and waterproof clothing. All courses will be outdoors, in the event of adverse weather conditions, we may have to cancel. Online price is available until the Friday before the start date after which pay on the day price applies. 

To book a place email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk  Please email details EACH time you book 

 Name:                           Age:               Any Medical Conditions:              Emergency Contact number: 

 Course Venue:                                                      Days attending:                                      

 Payment details will be sent with confirmation of booking. 

Note - We will only send you emails if you have previously enrolled on a course. Please email STOP with the venue you attended ie STOP DROITWICH if you no longer wish to receive Community Trust emails.

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.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby