Good afternoon everyone,

Tomorrow at 12 o'clock our Year 3 children will make their First Holy Communion at Saint Ambrose Church. This is a major part in the life of a Catholic so we hope you will remember the children and their families in your prayers.

Miss Ballard has asked me to pass on her thanks for all the cards and good wishes she received before her operation. It was wonderful to see so many Year 3 parents at the coffee afternoon on Wednesday. It has certainly helped Mr. Bromley to get to know the children and families quickly.

Today Year 4 have visited the Thinktank in Birmingham. They had a fantastic day taking part in a range of scientific activities and challenges throughout the museum.

We now have the most beautiful prayer garden at the heart of our school. This is such a tranquil space and a space which has a real prayerful feel to it. Children can now regularly use this space for prayer, particularly at this time of year. Parents are most welcome to access this space at the end of the school day.

The Dads and Lads group have worked really hard this week to build the tallest paper towers that I have seen! We hope you are looking forward to the session which will be held this Saturday.

Well Done Year 4!!

Mrs Maxwell and Miss Holtom will be available on Thursday from 9.10-9.40 am to support any parents with attendance concerns. Please just pop in and have a coffee, biscuit and a chat.

Early Years and Key Stage One children can wear their own clothes and instead of bringing a a £1 could we please ask that you send in a jar/small plastic container filled with sweets.

Key Stage Two children can wear their own clothes and we ask that you send in a bottle for the fete. This could be a bottle of alcohol that is in date, squash, lemonade, bubble bath etc. Thank you.

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.

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:

PLEASE CHECK THE RUNNING ORDER AS WE HAVE MADE A CHANGE

2010s - Reception

2000s - Year 6

1990s - Year 4

1980s - Year 2

1970s - Year 1

1960s - Year 5

1950s - Year 3

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.

Cakes, biscuits and goodies for the tombola (tins, packets of food, sweets, toiletries, bottle of wine etc - good quality, in-date items only please)

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.

The cake sale organised by Year 4 will now be on Friday 15th 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/

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'.

Well Done to everyone who received a certificate this week.

The next Star Assembly is Monday 11th June.

The children have really enjoyed the sunny weather over the last few weeks. Please note, we are unable to apply sun cream to children during the day. We would therefore recommend you apply plenty of sun cream before they leave for school. Can we also recommend children bring a sun hat - please ensure their name is clearly written inside. Thank you.

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.

Could we ask all parents to return the music interest slip as soon as possible so that we can set the correct service level agreement and price for next year. Even if this is just to give notice that your child does not wish to continue next year.

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.

Our school needs you! Help us win £5,000 of National Book Tokens for the school library - and get £100 for yourself! Just enter the competition online, it only takes a minute: http://po.st/schools18

We were delighted that some parents were able to join us for our end of the school day collective worship in Year 1 yesterday and in Year 5 today at 2.50pm.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs Brocklesby

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Sunday 11am & 6pm

St Ambrose

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

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

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

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.