Here at Our Lady’s, our role model is Jesus. We recognise that we are His hands and feet here on Earth. Year 2 performed a beautiful assembly this week during which they shared how to be a wonderful, caring, and compassionate role model and follow Jesus’ example. Thank you to all the parents who came along. Wasn’t the singing truly joyful and wonderful- there is a little film on their blog! Next week, Year 4 will be performing their assembly, at 9:10am and 9:35am. I had a sneaky peek today and it looks as though some science will be involved!!
In today’s celebration assembly, we learnt about the Rosary and said one decade together. Children will now have the opportunity to come to the worship area with their rosary beads, to pray. We have prayer passes which are used for this area, just a few children visit there at a time, which allows time for quiet reflection. It is a joy to see how the children behave so beautifully in there and with such reverence.
I believe there are developments in the “fruit and vegetable” mystery saga taking place in Year 1. The children have discovered that the EVIL PEA was responsible for the devastating scenes in class last week! Will he pay for his crimes? Year 4 have begun to read “Charlotte’s Web” together and they are hooked! Year 5 continue to explore Ancient Greece and Year 6 have worked hard on those fractions! Please visit your class blog for a celebration of the learning and any important messages which your teacher may have.
Important Information:
You are invited to book an online appointment to meet your child’s class teacher.
Thank you to everyone who has already booked their Parents appointment. Please ensure you have clicked on the correct link below. If you have a problem Mrs Hodges, in the office, is very happy to help.
Parents’ Day Friday 21st October (except Year 1)
Year 1 Parents’ Day - Monday 17th October
Please make sure that your details are accurate and please type the legal names used to register your child (thank you).
OPEN AFTERNOONS
For prospective parents of children for Reception class, September 2023, we have two open afternoons here at school. These will take place on:
Wednesday 12th October 2022 2pm - 3pm
Wednesday 2nd November 2022 2pm - 3pm
Our Year 6 children will take small groups of parents on a tour through the school. Visitors will see the children and teachers busy learning together and are very welcome to gather at the end of the tour and ask staff who will be waiting, any questions about the application process.
Please ring the School Office on 01253 726 015 to book a time slot (15 minute intervals) for a tour - we have appointments at 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm and 2:45pm on both days..
Your School needs YOU! Are you interested in becoming a Parent Governor?
Our Lady Star of the Sea is a special community which is built on love and trust, made up of our children, staff, parents, the parish and the school governing body.
Our governing body works tirelessly to support and nurture the school vision, providing a platform on which we can build, to move forward, grow and ultimately flourish, keeping the school mission statement, ‘You are precious in My eyes’ at the centre of all actions and decisions. The governing body is made up of volunteers who work together with the head teacher to improve education and all other aspects of school life, building work, safety, safeguarding, our budget etc!
Due to changes within the governing body, there are now two vacancies for parent governors and we hope that any interested parents will come forward.
Are you someone who:
Wants to make a positive difference to the experiences of our children
Works well with other people and can work as part of a team
Has some time to spare to attend meetings within the term (usually 2, held early evening)
Is ready to learn and open to new ideas
Is willing to give something back to our school
You don't need any formal qualifications, you'll get full training and support to make sure you are fully equipped to carry out the role successfully.
If you are interested in applying for the role of Parent Governor, please write a short biography (no more than 150 words) stating who you are, a little about yourself, any experience or skills you could bring to the governing body and why you would like to be a governor at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Please send this to Mrs Hodges at
bursar@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk by Thursday 13th October. Once we have the nominations in, and depending on the number received, we can arrange an election process in which parents and guardians will be eligible to vote.
We look forward to hearing from interested parents; this is a role in which you can make a difference so please do think about applying to become a Parent Governor.
Office News
Urgent Parking Plea We have had notification from a kind and concerned neighbour and it’s been flagged up this week by many parents in our community that there is some dangerous and irresponsible parking taking place before and after school. Please DO NOT park on the zig zag or the double yellow lines. Our staggered approach helps with congestion - but we rely on each person recognising that the safety of the children, indeed the safety of all in our community, comes first. Thank you so much as always, for your support in this matter.
School Photographs - please remember that Tempest Photography will be in school on Wednesday morning 12th October and alongside Reception Class and Year 6 group photographs, they will be taking individual photographs and siblings in school.
Attendance
Wednesday Word
Here is the Gospel for this week to share with your family
NEWS BEYOND THE SCHOOL
Book this free parish event into your diary!
Family Cinema Club - Friday 28th October 1pm in the Parish Centre. Showing: Disney's Spooky Buddies
For more Parish events please click on the link below
Dance Festival - children form our school will be taking part!!
Harvest Mass at Church - Monday 17th October (9:30am)
We wish you a very happy weekend with your families and hope that you will have some peace and rest!