In assembly today, we looked at how the country is required to make some big decisions next week in how it will be governed. The children watched a video about what a General Election is and what it means in terms of the Prime Minister. We thought about all of the ways that we have democracy in school: how we choose the student council, our parent governors, the new reading shed! Leadership is about being visible and being kind; next year there will be lots of opportunites to develop leadership in our pupils across the school - I cannot wait to see them in action.
In preparation for next Thursday, let’s pray that our leaders make the right choices, and lead with compassion and generosity.
Heavenly Father,
We come before you today with a heart of prayer for our world leaders. We ask that you give them wisdom and discernment as they make decisions that affect the lives of so many people.
We pray that you would give them a heart for justice and righteousness and that they would seek to bring peace and prosperity to the nations they lead.
Amen
You may have spotted our Reading Shed in the garden. This week, because we have had such beautiful weather, the shed has been open for business. On Wednesday, after a few days of office meetings, I headed out into the garden to spend some time with our children and see what they were up to; it was a hive of activity. I am hoping that next year we will be able to set up a Parent Library where you can swap books and pop in some really lovely reads. Thank you to our fundraising in school, we have been able to buy this for our children.
Next year, there will be quite a few changes in school to how we run our school day, what break time and lunch time will look like (of course with the upcoming kitchen extension), and parental opportunity too. I will start sharing things with you over the coming weeks, as to not bombard you with everything when we come back. As the summer is approaching, and we have more time to spend at home, often decluttering, we wondered if you could help us. We are in need of a few things in school:
Scooters: do you have any old scooters at home that your children no longer play with or use, maybe they have grown out of them? We could use them in school at play times for our new scooter zone.
Board Games: our new Wrap Around Care Offer is in the planning stage and we are looking at our resources. We could do with some board games. Have you got any board games at home that you no longer play with? Could they be donated to school?
Learning Role Models of the Week
Learning role models of the week
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Office news…
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important that all finances are settled please on Parent Pay. School dinners is the biggest one. Next week, Mrs Nel will be sending a text message with your balance on. Please can you arrange payment by Wednesday next week. I will be sending letters out for any outstanding payments so that we can start next year on a clean slate.
Our Weekly Attendance
Thank you to those who have filled in the form saying that they can walk with us at St Annes Carnival. The weather is looking better tomorrow, and hopefully dry enough for the parade at least. Roads will be closed at 9am, with the parade starting at 10.30am. We will be meeting from 9.30am onwards outside Ashton Gardens Gate on Clifton Road North. All of the children who are walking will need to be in full school uniform, looking smart, with a pair of good walking shoes for the parade. We will be walking with the parish too. The children will be walking together, with the support of staff and parents, keeping them safe. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, and seeing plenty of you on the route.
I know we have asked for so much lately, but my goodness, you have been so grateful and generous. Currently, we have raised over £1700 for Alder Hey and The Firefighter’s Charity from our Gym Jam Jog. And as it stands, over £600 for Manchester Children’s Hospital for Dominic.
On Friday 12th July, Year 5 are organising a Sports Fest. This will be a sponsored event so that you do not need to worry. You can bring 20p to £20 - there is no minimum to get involved. Sponsor forms will be going out on Monday. On the afternoon, all children in school will be out at the same time taking part in a range of activities designed by Year 5; from dancing to racing, to football and everything in between. For the event, they would like the children to come in a kit or uniform that they belong to. For example: St Annes Football Kit, NW1 Academy t-shirt, Clifton Academy, CN Sports, Rainbows, Scouts, Sea Cadets - whatever you belong to, that is your uniform for the day. Please keep it appropriate, especially with gymnastics wear.
The class are also planning a cake sale in the morning and a tombola too! I am so proud of Year 5, Mr Cornwell and Mrs Mather for their initiative with this. We want to do what we can to support them and have lots of fun whilst doing it!
God bless and have the most wonderful weekend. Let’s hope England do well on Sunday - we can then plan a red, white & blue day next week!
Mrs Gregan