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 7th March 2025

We are pleased to announce that our new PTA committee has been formed. The members are:

The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos
in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.
To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.

Amen

Message from Mrs Brocklesby

On Wednesday, the whole school gathered together to celebrate Ash Wednesday at Saint Ambrose Church with parishioners. The day was marked by the distribution of ashes by Canon Lamb, Miss Crumpler and Miss Gawthorp. The children were fascinated to learn the ashes are made from the burning of palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday. 

For children, Lent is a time when we encourage them to think of others before themselves by showing acts of kindness.

During this season of Lent, Canon Lamb has encouraged us to think about the well being of others and find ways to help, support and show compassion.

Yesterday it was wonderful to see at St Ambrose school Stick Man, Where's Wally, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Peter Pan, Harry Potter, Zebra (from That’s Not my Zebra) and a whole range of other favourite characters. 

This was followed by Year One and their Class Assembly that was all about different books that the children enjoy reading. Year One celebrated their love of reading by singing, 'I love reading my way coz its world book day'. Well done to Year One and thank you to Miss Gawthorp and Year One staff for preparing the children. Thank you to all the parents, carers and grandparents who were able to attend a very exciting morning. I would also like to celebrate the behaviour of all our children which was noticed by parents. Thank you for letting us know, I am very proud of our whole school community.

After assembly Parishioners were invited to a 'reading cafe' where our school reading ambassadors read to them. It was wonderful to see children reading to different audiences and sharing their love of reading. Celebrating oracy in school means recognising and valuing the importance of speaking and listening skills, fostering confident communication, and promoting a culture where pupils actively engage in discussions and presentations. 

Every class took part in a competition to decorate their door with their favourite book. Check out the book door competition we held for #WorldBookDay and vote for your favourite on our FB page!! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Kk5DGF3o3/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Year 5 and 6 read stories to Nursery and Key stage 1 and Year 4 took part in a book bingo in the library.

At the end of the day it was lovely having some parents join us for storytime and read their favourite stories with different classes. 

World Book Day is always a lovely day in school and our children had a wonderful day of exploring books, authors and illustrators.  

Thank you to Miss Brewer, our Reading Lead who co-ordinated the day. Book tokens were given out before half term and are still valid to use in book stores.

Please click on the pdf link to view the Emmaus Connects Spring Newsletter.

Well done to St Richard's House!

Year 4 and Year 6 took part in a football tournament on Wednesday at Winterfold School. They did so well and we are very proud of all of them. Year 4 were runners up and Year 6 just missed winning after going to penalties. Thank you to all the parents who came along to give their support.

Keep an eye on Facebook to see photos of the event.

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 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) 

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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 Laskey and Mrs Brocklesby