Date:25th May 2018

Good afternoon everyone,

This year, we payed tribute to our mother Mary in our May Procession. Father Lamb joined us at school as we prayed the Rosary and thought about how wonderful Mary was. We also sang joyful songs, and processed to our statue of Mary to crown Her and present flowers.

STAFFING UPDATE

Today we welcomed back Mrs Stewart who would like to thank everyone for their good wishes over the past six months.

Year 3 parents have received a letter today regarding a staffing change after half term as Miss Ballard will be having an operation on her knee.

HAGLEY MASS BAND

Today we were visited by Hagley Catholic High School who came in to sing a medley of hymns. Mr Mallinson talked to the children about the numerous instruments used by the band and explained the pitch and melodies. Together we sang 'Here I am to worship' which the children thoroughly enjoyed singing.

VIRTUES AND VALUES ASSEMBLY

it was wonderful to see so many children in the assembly being rewarded by their peers and staff for being Grateful and Generous. Well Done Everyone!

ATHLETICS AT ABBEY STADIUM

Well done to our athletics team who competed in the Catholic Schools' Athletics Tournament at Abbey Stadium on Monday evening. We were so impressed by their teamwork and sporting attitude alongside their athletic prowess!

KEY STAGE 1 SATS

Well Done to all our Year 2 children and staff who have completed their 'special' work this week! They thoroughly enjoyed their 'Golden Time' as a well deserved reward for all their hard work.

YEAR 1 KINGS AND QUEENS

Yesterday to finish their topic of Kings and Queens Year 1 class held a medieval banquet.

They decided to have a long table to sit at and listened to medieval music!

DADS AND LADS

There are a limited amount of spaces available for the Dads and Lads session. If you are interested, please speak to the school office in the first instance.

ATTENDANCE

Year Group This Week This Term This Year
Whole School 94.8% 96.1% 95.3%
Reception 94.7% 96.2% 94.1%
Year 1 92.0% 97.0% 95.5%
Year 2 97.4% 97.7% 96.2%
Year 3 94.6% 92.2% 94.7%
Year 4 94.5% 95.3% 95.3%
Year 5 96.0% 96.5% 95.8%
Year 6 94.5% 97.1% 95.5%

Well Done Year 2.

CAR PARK

Thank you to everyone who parks on the road when they drop off their children at school. If you need assistance and require a space in the school car park, please speak to Mrs Brocklesby

PARENT'S AND FRIEND ASSOCIATION

We are holding our school summer fete on Sunday 1st July after Mass at 12pm, please keep the date free as every class will be dancing at the fete.

Every class is learning a dance from a different decade, and they will be performing their dance in the playground on Sunday 1st July 2018, at the School Fete.

The dance performances will begin at about 12.30pm, and the running order will be as follows:

1950s - Year 3

1960s - Year 5

1970s - Year 1

1980s - Year 2

1990s - Year 4

2000s - Year 6

2010s - Reception

Your class teacher will let you know closer to the time about what children need to wear for their performance.

If you have any unwanted gifts at home or know of a business that would like to donate towards our raffle we would be truly grateful. Also if you have unwanted bottles of drink or teddies for our tombola and if any Mums, Dads, Nans or Grandads that bake could donate some homemade cakes these will also be gratefully received.

We are short of helpers and would really appreciate parents or grandparents help on the day. Please let the office know if you are able to help.

PFA FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Guess the number of jellybeans in the jar. Tickets are 50p for one and three for a £1 and will be sold after school by the year six children.

Name the Gorilla. Tickets are £1 and are sold after school by Charlotte Strong and Clare Rutter.

Freezepops available today after school for 20p or 30p.

Cake sale organised by Year 4 on Friday 8th June. Cakes will be available to buy after school.

Keep up to date with all PFA events by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StAmbrosePTA/

AFTERNOON TEA

Today Mrs Brocklesby was joined by seven children for afternoon tea and I was so pleased that they were chosen for demonstrating the virtues 'Grateful and Generous'.

STAR ASSEMBLY

Well Done to everyone who received a certificate this week.

After Half term Star Assembly is on Monday 4th June at 9.05 am.

TOWN HALL CONCERT

We will be having a spectacular evening of music at Kidderminster Town Hall on Wednesday 11th July at 6:45pm where our choir, bell plates, clarinetists and all of our talented musicians will be performing. Tickets will be available from the school office at £5 an adult and £1 per child. Further details will be sent out after half term.

BUILDING FUND

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to the building fund, these contributions are vital to help the Academy Committee of the school raise the funds they need to maintain and develop the school building so that our young people - your children - can continue to be educated in good and improving surroundings.

PRAYER SESSIONS

We were delighted that some parents were able to join us for our end of the school day collective worship in Reception yesterday and in Year 3 today at 2.50pm.

Next half term prayer services will be in Year 1 at 2:50pm on a Thursday and Year 5 at 2:50pm on a Friday.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION MEETINGS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DATE
8th Meeting 8th June

ALL MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT 6.30PM AT SCHOOL. HOLY COMMUNION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 9TH JUNE AT 12PM.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs Brocklesby

HOUSE HOUSEPOINTS TOTAL
Ashley 1765
Leveson 1269
Oldcorne 1923
Wall 1145
Club Year Group Day Time
Multi-Sports Club KS2 Monday 3.10 - 4.10pm
Athletics Club KS2 Tuesday 3.10 - 4.10pm
Choir KS2 Thursday 3.10 - 4pm
Bell Plates KS2 Friday 3.10 - 4pm
YEAR GROUP MESSAGE
WHOLE SCHOOL CAN WE PLEASE ASK YOU TO BE EXTRA VIGILANT IN CHECKING AND TREATING YOUR CHILD'S HAIR FOR HEAD LICE. IF LICE ARE SPOTTED IN YOUR CHILD'S HAIR YOU WILL BE CONTACTED TO COLLECT THEM FROM SCHOOL TO TREAT THEM.
CAN WE KINDLY ASK THAT WHEN MAKING PAYMENT TO SCHOOL YOU PUT THE MONEY INTO AN ENVELOPE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND YEAR GROUP AND WHERE POSSIBLE TO BRING IN THE EXACT CHANGE. THIS PREVENTS ANY DISCREPANCIES. THANK YOU.
CAN YOU PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD'S P.E. KIT IS IN SCHOOL EVERY DAY AS WE HAVE LOTS OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER TERM. CAN YOU ALSO CHECK THAT YOUR CHILD'S TRAINERS/PUMPS FIT CORRECTLY.
If your child has school dinners please can we ask that you make meal choices and bring payment in no later than the Wednesday of the week before.
Please can we remind you that the Summer Uniform is a yellow summer dress with white socks, not grey.
RECEPTION Please bring in your child's consent forms and money for the Bishopwood trip.
Please keep sending in your child's WOW vouchers to celebrate anything positive that they do at home and also please read with your child 5 times a week.
YEAR 1 Please continue to practise the phonics sheets of real and nonsense words during the half term holiday. (There are no spellings as phonics homework needs to be done as frequently as possible please).
Children should have brought home their PE kits for half term. Please ensure these are back in school for Tuesday 5th June. Thank you.
Please bring in your child's consent forms and money for the Warwick Castle trip.
Please read at least 5 times every week and record all reading in your child's reading record. Many thanks.
Warwick Castle Trip - please complete and return forms and money by 13th June.
YEAR 2 There will be no more Maths groups before school with Mrs McCormack.
YEAR 3 Please ensure that you are encouraging your child to read 5 times a week and to also practice their spellings and times tables.
Please bring in your child's consent forms and money for the Shrewsbury Museum trip.
YEAR 4 Please encourage your child to complete all homework in their homework books before handing them in and that they have carefully read through their work checking for errors.
Please bring in your child's consent forms and money for the Think Tank trip.
YEAR 5 Homework is to be completed over the half term. There is no Education City homework this week.
Please can you ensure children remember goggles with their swimming kits.
Please make sure your child has their P.E. kits in school all week after half term.
YEAR 6 If your child wants lunch on the Hagley Transition Day please follow the link on the letter that they had about Transition Day to confirm your child would like a lunch provided.
If you have not returned the consent form and money for Young Citizens Challenge it must be returned on Monday 4th June.
Short story homework that has be set for homework over half term MUST be completed and handed in on Monday 4th June. This is very important as it is part of their writing assessment.

SCHOOL PLACES

We have places available in Reception for 2018, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 & Year 6. If you know of anyone who would be interested please refer them to the school office in the first instance. Many thanks.

PARISH BABY & TODDLER GROUP.

The Parish baby and toddler group is under new management. If you or anyone you know would be interested in going along the sessions are held on a Wednesday from 9-11am. We welcome newborn up to pre-school children and their parents.

Your first session will be free of charge and thereafter will be 80p. This cost includes refreshments for you and your child.

They have an array of toys and activities for you and your child to enjoy and this is also a great opportunity to meet and socilaise with other families.

If you have any enquiries please see the Facebook page 'St Ambrose Toddlers Kidderminster'.

BEWDLEY BIKE WEEK

PARISH EVENT - CATHOLIC MEN'S SOCIETY

SEVERN ARTS MUSIC LESSONS

SKOOLS OUT VACANCY

Skools Out currently have a vacancy. If you would be interested in applying for the position please either see Monica Preedy or call 07548945125.

The Simply Limitless Wellbeing Centre positioned in a quiet location in Puxton Lane by the River Stour in Kidderminster invites you to join in a whole host of activities that are targeted for your optimum health and wellbeing. A warm welcome is given to all!

During the Easter break Simply Limitless will be holding and hosting a number of activities. Please click on the link below and see the attached flyers for further information.

HOMEWORK RESOURCES

If you do not have your child's login details for 'Times Tables Rockstars' 'Education City' and/or 'Oxford Owl' please speak to the school office where they will be able to assist you.

Mrs Holder is also running a 'Homework Club' during school hours for anyone having difficulties logging on or completing the homework tasks set online by the teachers.

Please remember to use the following homework resources with your children. They are fun and exciting ways to encourage learning and understanding.

MASS TIMES

Sunday 11am & 6pm

St Ambrose

Mass will be led by Year 4 on Wednesday 6th June. All welcome.

CONFESSION

Saturday 11:45am - 12:45pm, and by request.

ALTAR SERVERS FOR SUMMER TERM.

CHILDREN'S OUT OF SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS

We would like to celebrate our children's extra cirricular achievements. Please see below the children who have received awards for theor amazing abilities.

NAME YEAR GROUP ACHIEVEMENT
Scarlett M-F Reception 3rd place in dance competition.
Isla P Reception medals from dance competition.
Krystian G Year 1 Football medal for winning his match.
Danny M Year 1 His football team won their tournament and he also got parents player.
Harley V Year 1 Football trophy for top goal scorer.
Luke V Year 4 Football trophy and parents player.

Well done to all of the children for their achievements. If any other children have talents or awards, trophies etc.. please allow them to bring them in for recognition at school.