On Monday morning, as we gathered for whole-school liturgy, we talked about how important it is to remember; not only to remember but to think why we remember. In the lives that we live, we often don’t have the time to be still and to find silence; this is something that we are really trying to do more often in school. As the two minute silence was respected in school, I took our leadership group to the cenotaph in Ashton Gardens to observe the two minutes silence along with our community. It was a beautiful, somber affair; and so well respected. Together, with others, we placed our wreath at the foot of the memorial.
We also talked about how hard it is to love everyone, even those we find uncomfortable. Sometimes it is even hard to love those people who we are close to. Just like the Samaritan, we have tried to help everyone this week and thought about having a secret mission to be like him. I wonder how we all got on?
Today, our Year 2 children headed down to the parish centre and joined in with the coffee morning there, making Rosary bracelets with the parishoners. In a few weeks time, we will be celebrating our next family mass; Sunday 1st December. It will be lovely to start Advent together. As with the previous mass, if your child can attend and would like to take part, please complete the form below. I can then choose different children to take part in the different elements. Last time, we had 384 people in attendance. It would be great to have the same again.
Christmas is coming…
There has been so much excitement about Christmas and the events that we have planned in school. The children are eager to know what the films are going to be and what they will be decorating at the pottery class after school. The first booking is for the Parent and Child Pottery Painting after school on Tuesday 3rd December. The cost is £10 per person painting. This will cover the pottery that you choose and the glaze; as well as some festive treats and drinks. Mrs Naylor will then arrange for the pottery to be fired and collect to give back out at school. There will be additional pottery on the night if you want to do more. Please complete the booking form if you wish to take part.
You will have seen the raffle tickets appear in the children’s bags this week too. Thank you so much for the donation of gifts so far…they are amazing and so generous. The poster below is just a snapshot of what has been donated. Please send in the raffle tickets with the money once you have sold them, or any blank ones that you still have. Don’t forget owns clothes day and a bar of chocolate on Friday 29th December.
STARs of the Week
Well done to our children this week who have been beacons of light for us all. You have shone so brightly to demonstrate our virtues; intentional and prophetic, and with excellent learning.
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Our Weekly Attendance
This week we took delivery of the roofing struts for the extension and next week, they will be knocking through! This means that the kitchen team have relocated to St Thomas’s until the kitchen is finished. Packed lunches will be on offer next week whilst Jacqui gets to grips with her new surroundings, we will then get a bit more adventurous the weeks after. Watch this space and I will continue to keep you informed.
Nativity tickets have flown out of the office this week; please do send in your slips and payment with what you want for the tickets. Mrs Nel is on hand to answer any questions that you might have.
We have all been rather cosy in school today as we raised money for our local Children in Need, Brian House. So far we have raised £170 - which is fabulous! That, with our ticket sales, will be our offering to them this Christmas. Have a look at our class blogs to see our pj snaps!
Have a wonderful weekend with your families
God bless
Mrs Gregan