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

Friday 5th May 2023

TAPP would like to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket from the Mini Vinnies for the Coronation Hamper. You have helped to raise £45 that will go towards the cost of the children's Coronation party next Friday.

The lucky winner was Tyler from Year 5! Well done.

The school Coronation celebrations will take place on Friday May 12th from 11.30 am. Please ensure childre are dressed sensibly with socks as we will have a bouncy castle and other activities in school.

We are really proud of our Liturgy Leaders in school who have worked really hard throughout the year to plan thoughtful liturgy sessions. Yesterday, Y6 were in the parents' shelter focussing on how we can be disciples of Jesus and carry on his work on earth. There is always a prayerful atmosphere across the school on a Thursday morning and it is lovely seeing different children all working together to nurture their faith alongside their teachers. Well done, everyone!

On Thursday, Year One took a step back in time and visited a Victorian Schoolroom. They were immersed into the Victorian Era and had a memoriable experience.  It provided opportunities for awe and wonder. The children got to dress up as school children and went to school with their teacher Miss Cleverly. They wrote on slate boards with their slate pencils. They took part in reading and writing lessons. The children had a fantastic time!

We are really proud of how hard our Year 6's have worked preparing for their SATs and look forward to them shining next week. Please see the letter from Miss Holtom.

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.

Today our Reception children have received a letter about a snakes and ladders club starting on Monday 5th June.

It was wonderful to see children dressed up last week and listen to them talking about future careers. Our governor, Mike Jones, came in to take some photos - we hope you enjoy looking at them as much as we have.

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.

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