Autumn No 12, Friday 1st December 2023
Gospel of the Week
The First Sunday of Advent - Year B
Stay awake, because you do not know when the master of the house is coming
“Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. “Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’ ”
Mark 13:33-37
Nativity Performance
We will be holding the Nativity Performance in the School Hall this year. Due to the space constraints we will now be having the performance on two dates (15th and 18th December) to allow for all children, as well as any parents and carers, who wish to attend to be able to see the performance.
Please note it will be children from Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 who will be in the performance.
Children from Year 3 & 4 will be presenting the Easter Performance and children in Year 5 & 6 will be in the end of year production.
All parents and carers are welcome to attend all events regardless of whether their child is performing.
Advent Begins
This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent. There is a children's Mass in St Stephen's, as it is the first Sunday of the month, so please go along if you are able to.
Santa's Grotto
We are delighted to let you know that we will be receiving a special visitor on Thursday 7th December...
Santa will be here to greet the children in Nursery and Reception, every child will receive a gift and you will be able to buy a photo of your child with Santa for only £1.00
Design a Christmas Bauble
The Christmas Bauble Competition is back! The children will have the opportunity to design their own Christmas Bauble and the winning design will be turned into a real bauble and given to the winner, so they may hang it on their own tree at home for Christmas.
The teachers handed out the forms today and they must be returned by Wednesday 6th December!
Christmas Hamper Raffle
The tickets for the Christmas Hamper Raffle will be on sale next week priced at 20p per ticket. Every class will have a hamper and there will also be one for the staff too.
There will be an additional 'bonus' hamper where all of the remaining tickets are put in a bag and another winner drawn out, so everyone has two chances of winning!
Christmas Table Top Sale
We will be holding a Christmas Table Top Sale on Friday 8th December at the end of the school day. If you see anything you would like to buy for your children for Christmas we will be keeping a 'reserved' list so you may pay for the item and collect it at a later date.
Please come along and support the school and pick up some bargains at the same time!
Christmas Jumper Day
We will be celebrating Christmas Jumper Day twice this year, once on 7th December and also on 14th December, which is the day we all have Christmas dinner at school.
Of course, the children may wear the same jumper both days or simply wear Christmas colours, tinsel or baubles etc.
Reverse Advent Calendar
The Mini Vinnies and RE team have now launched our annual reverse advent calendar appeal. If you are able to donate any items please send them in with your child, they will be distributed to those in need in time for Christmas.
Christmas at Manor Park Library
There is a special Christmas Event at Manor Park Library on Saturday 9th December from 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Everyone is invited to go along and join in the fun!
Christmas Decorations
If you have any spare Christmas decorations looking for a home, we would be delighted to receive them, to make the school look nice and festive for the Advent Season.
The National Child Measurement Programme
Every year the NHS carries out a National Measurement check on al Reception and Year 6 children. If your child is in Reception or Year 6 you will have received a School Ping message with full details. Please check your messages to ensure you are up to date.
11th December - Measurement Day - From 8.30am
Easy Fundraising
We have joined forces with 'easyfundraising' in a scheme where everyone can help raise funds for the school at no cost to themselves, 'easyfundraising' is totally free to use for both causes and their supporters.
Please click the button below to go to our 'cause' page, join up, download the reminder or the app and then every time you buy something online you will have the option to donate a % of the cost to the school at no cost to yourself!
You may also use the QR Code below to access our page too.
Thank you in advance for any donations, we will use them initially to upgrade the Sensory Room and after that on much needed resources for the children.
St Winefride's PTA
If you contacted the school asking for information on the PTA you will receive an email shortly.
You may still fill in the form below if you would like information on joining the PTA and helping the school raise funds etc.
Diabetes Support at Manor Park Library
The Newham Diabetes Support Group is meeting every month, on some Wednesdays, from 6th December until 1 May 2024. Time 6.00pm - 7.30pm. See the picture for more details.
School Bags
Please note that the children should not bring rucksacks/backpacks into school as there is not enough space to store them safely. The children should have a book bag, either the one with the school logo (available from the school office or from My Clothing at £6.50 (+p&p) and will have the school logo on, not the example logo shown on the website) or a plain blue book bag. Thank you for your assistance with this matter.
Hymn of the Half Term
Please click on the Slide Show to start the Hymn of the Half Term Slides. The music will start automatically once you click/swipe to slide two and will continue as you swipe for the next verses.
There is also a YouTube link if you would like to watch it! Our Hymn of the Half Term is the first one, although you may wish to watch them all.
Coffee Morning
We would like to remind all of our parents/carers that we hold a Coffee Morning on Fridays from 8.45am - 9.30am. Everyone is welcome, not just those parents/carers whose children are performing their song from the previous week's assembly.
So if you would like a cup of coffee or tea, a biscuit or a slice of toast, or just the chance to put your feet up and have a chat, please come along to the main hall and join in and chat with friends, old and new!
Autumn Term Assembly Timetable
Assemblies begin at 2.30pm in the School Hall
29th September Class 6
6th October Class 4
13th October Class 2
20th October Black History Month
3rd November Class 5/6
10th November Class 3
17th November Class 1/2
24th November Class 5
1st December Class 1
8th December Reception
15th December Nativity at 2pm
18th November Nativity at 2pm
19th December Governors Prizes at 10am
Autumn Term Coffee Morning
Coffee Mornings begin at 8.50am in the School Hall
29th September No Performance
6th October Class 6
13th October Class 4
20th October Class 2
3rd November No Performance
10th November Class 5/6
17th November Class 3
24th November Class 1/2
1st December Class 5
8th December Class 1
15th December Reception
School Dinner Menu
Please click the picture or the button below to see the menu the children will be choosing their meals from next week. Next week is Autumn Menu Week 1.
Home Work
Just a reminder that children should only complete the homework set and not fill in additional pages in their homework books. All homework books should be returned on the day set by your child's class teacher or by the Wednesday of the following week at the latest.
House Point Championship
The House Captains are having their swimming lessons so the house points will be carried over to next week.
School Uniform
Please see the updated Uniform Policy below. We would strongly recommend purchasing non branded items, such as trousers, skirts, shirts, blouses, socks and shoes from supermarkets or other clothing retailers, many of whom will be having return to school sales. We will be carrying out regular uniform checks over the course of the year.
Assembly Videos
Each week the Class presentation during the Achievement Assembly is recorded and then posted on our Vimeo site. Please click the button below to go to our Vimeo site and see the videos!
The Class 4 Assembly from today will be uploaded by Monday.
Safeguarding - Keeping Your Child Safe
What Parents & Carers need to know about
The Online Safety Act
Protecting children 🧒 Blocking illegal material ⛔ Removing harmful content on major platforms 📱 Those are the three main goals of the Online Safety Act, which entered UK law in October. While demanding more accountability from social media companies in particular, the act revises – rather than replaces – the current digital safeguarding duties placed on schools.
With changes including the creation of new criminal offences and greater options when raising an issue with a platform, there’s plenty for educators to take on board. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week provides a bite-size introduction to the Online Safety Act – and highlights some of the key points that schools need to be familiar with in the short term.
Clever Never Goes
CLEVER NEVER GOES has been developed to replace the out-dated ‘stranger danger’ approach.
Whilst child abduction is relatively uncommon, it’s important that children can recognise the potential signs of danger. Teaching children simply to avoid strangers doesn’t work. Most strangers will help rather than harm children. Conversely, it is often people known to children that pose the greatest threat.
Clever Never Goes moves the focus away from strangers and instead teaches children to recognise when someone (anyone) is asking them to go with them. We call this ‘Go Spotting’. In doing so, the programme aims to give children practical safety skills which they can use as they get older and become more independent.
It’s about safety – but it’s also about building children’s abilities to engage with the outside world, and giving parents the confidence to let them.
Click the logo below to see a parent/carer factsheet:
Picture News
You may have heard about the volcano in Iceland that is starting to erupt for the first time in 800 years, imagine if there were volcanoes in the UK, how would that make you feel? This week's Picture News question is:
"What's it like to live through uncertain times?"
Primary Picture News Resource England - 4th December - Volcano.pptxThis Week's Prayer
Dear Jesus,
During this season when we look back and remember your birth, we are also watching and waiting for your return.
Amen.
God Bless You,
Mrs Brosnan
Head Teacher
Nursery Applications
We are still accepting applications for places in our Nursery. If you would like a place for your child, or know anyone who would like a place please visit our admissions page:
You may also call 020 8478 0510 or email info@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk or pop in to our School Office for more details.
Our New Educational Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner
Is My Child Too Ill For School?
It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.
There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK. These say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.
If you do keep your child at home, it's important to phone the school or nursery on the first day. Let them know that your child won't be in and give them the reason.
If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.
Please click this link or the picture for more information from the NHS
Sickness
Please remember to call our School Office if your child is unwell and leave a message.
It is also important to remember that if you child is vomiting or has an upset stomach they should remain off school until 48 hours have passed since their last episode of illness.
Parent View
Parent View is the ideal way to tell everyone how great you think St Winefride's is. Follow this link to the Ofsted Website and let them know just how outstanding the school is!