Sacred Heart RC Primary School

 

Dear Parents

 

We were lucky to have “The Spiritans” celebrate  Mass for the start of the school year.  It was wonderful that some of you were able to join in the Mass so beautifully prepared by Year 6 and Mrs Dungworth.  “The Spiritans” (Holy Ghost Fathers) will be working with Year 4 this week and we have changed the assembly date for Year 4 to THIS FRIDAY at 3 pm.

 

Just a reminder that photographs need to be in school by Wednesday 8^th October  and we should have them back  in plenty of time for Christmas.

 

I am pleased to be able to tell you that Mrs Annette Bradshaw has agreed to be the Acting Chair of Governors, with  the Chair of Finance/Buildings (Mrs Buckley)  and the Chair of Staffing/Curriculum (Mrs Ansley) supporting her n this essential work.

 

We welcome Mrs Aniela Barszczewska, Mrs Diane Elford and Mrs Rebecca Tarran as the new governors appointed by the Diocese.

 

The Governors were  disappointed last week to discover that the school has not been awarded any government money by the LEA and Diocese to replace the roof (the roof felt has been torn by the vandals who play on the school roof) estimated cost to replace is £200,000 and the fascia boards  £47,000.  The Governors plan to extend the nursery fence, provide adequate area and track for nursery are put on hold, as are the plans for a outdoor storage area, a sheltered  play area for the reception class and an adventure trail for the whole school.  The   Governors are still trying to get some help and support with the problems with the roof and fascias as a matter of urgency.

 

The children would love to have an adventure trail.  The cost for one for the whole school (including fitting)  is £2,779 and one for nursery is £1,750.  We are hoping that you, the parents/carers will be willing to help us raise the money for this.   The children in the past have been very lucky to have parents/carers who have been willing to get involved and organise fund –raising.  It is really worth while and ALL the children benefit greatly from the extras which the money raised by “The Friends” provide – please  do try and help.

 

On Thursday 16^th October we are having a Dora the Explorer and “SpongeBob Sale in the school hall at 3 pm.  Mrs Garvey’s daughter works for MTV and she nominated our school as their charity.  Please bring your neighbours and friends as we have received twenty boxes of goods.

 

The Christmas Fair is on Sunday 30^th November 12 – 2 pm.  On Friday 24^th October (the last Friday before half term)  we  are having a “Pop Star Day” when the boys and  girls can come dressed as a pop star and bring chocolate for the tombola stall.  To make this day even more special Mrs McDonald is designing an “X Factor School Dinner Menu” for the day, and we are hoping that some of the children will entertain us.

 

If you are ringing school in the morning please do remember that Mrs Doherty does not start work until 8.30 am – so PLEASE RING AFTER 8.30 AM.

 

We hope you like the new look prospectus, a special word of thanks to Mrs Leeke, Mrs Ruane, Mrs Bannon and Mrs Moody who put in a lot of hard work to make this possible.

 

Mrs Garvey has so far interviewed four different football coaches and she is hopeful by the end of this week to have some news.

 

 

In school there are lots of activities on offer

·          Dinnertimes

Everyday indoor games/drawing for any of the children

·          Mondays – School Choir 12.30 – 1 pm with Miss Miller

·          Tuesdays Pen Pals

·          Wednesdays “Rainbows”/Reading Club

·          Thursdays – Samba Band

·          Fridays – School Council

·          After school

·          Mondays – football

·          Tuesday – Netball

·          Wednesday – Gymnastics for KS1/Healthy Eating Club for Y3/Y4/Maths Club for Y6

·          Thursday – cheerleading/Maths club for Y6

·          Friday – Drama Club

Also at dinner times if you ever drive past the school you will see the dinner time support staff organising  netball shooting, refereeing  football, teaching skipping games, setting out keep fit challenges on the track, organising role play, reading and writing activities, building bricks and so much more to keep the children busy and engaged in purposeful activities.  We are very fortunate to have  midday support workers who take great pride in their work and give our children 110%.

 

School dinners are proving to be very popular and the children and staff have been enjoying the new  menus.  Well done Adele, Val and Sam for doing a great job.

 

You will have noticed how clean our school is and  you can see your face in the floors.  This is due to Mr Barry Murphy and Mrs McDonald who take great pride in their work.

 

During the school year we will be working on:

·          Helping the children to develop their RC Faith by working together in groups

·          Helping the children to develop the key skills as they work together

·          Helping to develop  reading for enjoyment as we celebrate the year of reading.  (Do look at our Reading Club blogg http://MrsCunningham.edublogs.org)                                 )

 

The Spiritans when they are working in school will be on the yard in the morning – please do make them feel welcome in our school community.  Have  a chat – they have lots of interesting stories to tell! Or just say “Good Morning”

 

We are going to celebrate CAFOD Family Fast Day as a school on Friday October 10^th.  Please do save all your pennies and two pence pieces ready for that day.

 

On Tuesday 7^th October at 7.30 pm “Crowning of Our Lady” at Sacred Heart Church.  Y4 are asked to wear First Holy Communion clothes and all other children to wear their school uniform.

 

All children are WELCOME – please meet in Parish centre no later than 7.10 pm.

 

And finally – just a little reminder for you  all to be aware of our neighbours – please do not block their drives when you are collecting your children, or drop litter outside their homes.