Newsletter 02 15/09/23

I hope that you have all had a good week.

I had my first visit to church yesterday, along with the pupils and staff in Years 4 to 6, to celebrate 'The Feast of the Holy Cross' with Father Graham and parishoners. It was nice to finally get inside the building whose name we follow and to meet some of our local, church community. Well done to Year 6 for their first readings at Mass.

The week started with a bit of a minor panic on Monday as we realised that we only had one fit member of kitchen staff (of four) to prepare and serve meals; in fact, there was a serious question as to whether dinners would be able to go ahead! Fortunately, Mrs Emmerton worked some magic, superbly assisted by Mrs Izod from the office, Miss Moulton and Mrs Hudson. Supported by even more staff with service, for which I am grateful, all went well and, thankfully, our regular lunchtime ladies have now recovered.

This all goes to show what a wonderful, supportive community we have at Sacred Heart. It has also prompted me to think that we may soon be looking to our parent community to see if anyone is interested in 'relief' roles for kitchen, cleaning and lunchtime assistants on days when we may be short of staff. Adverts for posts will be sent out to parents in the coming weeks.

Have a lovely weekend with your children.

God bless,

Mr. Beazeley

18th Sept - Year 4 - St Padre Pio Swimming Lessons
18th Sept - Year 4 - Parent Information Meetings in the Hall at 2:30pm
19th Sept - Year 6 - Parent Information Meetings in the Hall at 2:30pm
20th Sept - Year 5 - Parent Information Meetings in the Hall at 2:30pm
20th Sept - Parent Meeting with Headteacher in School Hall at 5pm
20th Sept - Local Governing Body Meeting at 6pm
23rd Sept - Optional 11+ Selection Test
25th Sept - Individual School Photo Day
26th Sept - Flu Immunisation Day
27th Sept - Food Collections for SVP - more information to follow

Holy Cross Mass was celebrated this week with Years 4 to 6, during which Father Graham blessed all our school crosses and crucifixes.

We are reminding parents/carers that the school has a strict ‘no earrings’ policy, as we have had a number of children arriving back at school wearing earrings.

Please can we ask you to ensure that your child adheres to our policy by ensuring that earrings are removed each day before school.  If a child does attend school with earrings, they will be asked to remove the earrings and parents/carers will be contacted.

This policy of ‘no earrings’ is quite clearly written in our school prospectus and website.  Parents/carers are advised on this policy within application materials and reminded regularly through school communications.  The school and its governing body expect parents and carers to adhere to this policy please.