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Autumn No 14, Tuesday 20th December 2022

Gospel of the Week

The Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year A

The Birth of Jesus Christ

The mother of Jesus Christ was Mary. And this is how the birth of Jesus came about. Mary was engaged to marry Joseph. But before they married, she learned that she was going to have a baby. She was pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary’s husband, Joseph, was a good man. He did not want to disgrace her in public, so he planned to divorce her secretly.

While Joseph thought about this, an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream. The angel said, “Joseph, descendant of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife. The baby in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son. You will name the son Jesus. Give him that name because he will save his people from their sins.”

All this happened to make clear the full meaning of what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be pregnant. She will have a son, and they will name him Immanuel.” This name means “God is with us.”

When Joseph woke up, he did what the Lord’s angel had told him to do. Joseph married Mary.

Matthew 1:18-24

A Message from

Mrs Brosnan

I would like to wish you all a very happy and Holy Christmas and hope that you all have a restful and enjoyable Christmas Break. I look forward to seeing you all again on Thursday 5th January 2023 at 8.40am!

Staff Farewells

While it isn't unusual for staff to move from school to school, at St Winefride's we treat all our staff as though they are one of the family, therefore it is with great sadness we have to announce that four members of staff are moving on and today is their last day at St Winefride's.

First of all we say goodbye to Ms Rogan. Ms Rogan has been at St Winefride's for 14 years, starting her teaching career with us as a class teacher and later as Assistant Head Teacher. She has always been there to listen compassionately and offer reassurance to each and every one of us. Her new school doesn't know how lucky they are! We look forward to see Ms Rogan again soon and wish her all the best in her new adventure.

Next we say goodbye to Miss Ahmed. Miss Ahmed has been volunteering at St Winefride's for three years, including through the COVID pandemic. We would like to thank her for everything she has done for the school and are sure she will be a great success in anything she does and look forward to hearing about it in the future.

Mrs Popat is also leaving us today. Mrs Popat started at St Winefride's as a reception class teacher and later became our Special Educational Needs Coordinator. Over the last three years Mrs Popat has made a valued contribution to the school and is now moving on to a position nearer her home. We wish her well in her new school and look forward to seeing her again soon.

Finally we say goodbye to Mr Brown. Mr Brown came to St Winefride's over five years ago and made an immediate impact, not least on Londis' profits on Oreos! He will be missed by everyone here but we are also proud that he will be moving on to an Assistant Head Teacher role in Birmingham, so that he may be near his family. Always smiling and happy to help, Mr Brown will be missed by us all and we wish him all the best in his new role in his home city.

We have new members of staff joining us in January and look forward to introducing you to them in the new year.

Raffle Winners

Our annual Christmas Raffle was drawn today in the Governors' Assembly, a huge thank you to the Parent Carer Forum for organising the raffle and especially to Diane and Malar for collecting, wrapping and presenting the prizes!

Here is a list of the winners:

Reception: Oisin

Class 1: Eunice

Class 1/2: Nicole

Class 3: Daniel E

Class 3/4: Nathaniel

Class 4: Liana

Class 5: Joshua

Class 5/6: Livia

Class 6: Noah

Bonus Winner Phase 1: Nicole

Bonus Winner Phase 2: Aleeza

Bonus Winner Phase 3: Isaiah

Staff Winner: Miss Faz

Parent governor Election

We are delighted to announce that Natasha Nelson-Joy has been elected to the Governing Body of the School as a Parent Governor. It was a very close election with only seven votes between Natasha and Priscilla Ewusu-Essel, who we would like to thank for taking the time to stand for election and for all the work she has done previously as a member of the Parent Carer Forum.

The Parent Carer Choir were fantastic in assembly on Friday, the video will be on our Vimeo site soon! If you would like to join them for their Easter performance, simply pop along to Coffee Morning each Friday to sing along!

Spring Term Assembly Timetable

13/01/2023: Class 6

20/01/2023: Class 4

27/01/2023: Class 1/2

03/02/2023: Class 5/6

10/02/2023: Class 3/4

24/02/2023: Class 1

03/03/2023: Class 5

10/03/2023: Class 3

17/03/2023: Reception

24/03/2023: Nursery

31/03/2023: Easter Performance

Spring Term Coffee

Morning

13/01/2023:

20/01/2023: Class 6

27/01/2023: Class 4

03/02/2023: Class 1/2

10/02/2023: Class 5/6

24/02/2023: Class 3/4

03/03/2023: Class 1

10/03/2023: Class 5

17/03/2023: Class 3

24/03/2023: Reception

31/03/2023: Nursery

Hymn of the Month

Every month we will be focussing on one hymn, to help the children learn it by heart.

This month's hymn is:

O Come all ye Faithful

Please click the buttons below for the lyrics and for a backing track.

O Come all ye Faithful - Words

O Come all ye Faithful - Music

Admission to Reception

Just a reminder that for all children born from 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 inclusive, parents/carers will need to apply for a reception class place for September 2023 entry. The national closing date for reception class applications is 15th January 2023.

It is important to remember that you MUST apply for a place in the Reception class, even if your child is attending our Nursery.

There is more information regarding admissions on the school website under the Parents & Carers tab, please click the button below for more details.

If you need any help filling in an application please contact the school.

Have a lovely weekend

Admissions Information

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!

St Winefride's Vimeo Site

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:

https://st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk/parents/admissions/

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.

Information about Nursery Admissions

St Winefride's Nursery Application Form

30 Hour Provision - Expression of Interest

Newham Warm Havens

Newham Warm Havens are safe, non-judgemental warm spaces where residents can go, free of charge, for whatever reason they like. They are part of Newham's response to the cost of living crisis.

Use the map below to search for your nearest warm haven. You can see opening hours, address and available facilities.

Warm Havens Map

Newham

Winter Activities December 2022 - January 2023

Winter and the festive season is finally here with us and we have produced an extensive winter activities programme brochure, for Newham’s Children and young people. The brochure contains information about all the free activities on offer, the dates and the venues.

For families who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals, the Council is making a nutritious meal offer available during the school break.

The Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) section in this brochure, has information of places that have been funded to provide free wholesome meals and exciting activities to those who receive benefits related free school meals. Please make sure you have a look at this section and book slots as early as possible.

The Council is also offering a range of inclusive activities to cater for our vulnerable young people so that no one is left out.

Our Youth Zones will provide a variety of exciting activities such as basketball, table tennis, pool, PS4 computers games and football. Refreshments, lunch and dinner will also be provided.

A range of festive family fun activities from Festive lego making to festive family quizzes, festive arts and crafts, plus family movie and popcorn shows, are some of the fun activities on offer at your local libraries.

In this brochure, you will also find important information on how to get help and support during the festive season. This will include help with your finances, how to stay healthy during the winter season, available warm havens and much more.

Winter Activities Programme

Holiday Activities and Food

House Points

This week's and this term's House Point Champions are St George! They won the weekly contest with 1220 HP and the term competition with a mighty 13300 HP.

A huge thank you to the House Captains and Vice Captains for collecting, counting and returning the House Point Jars and counters each week, youve been stars!

Picture News Special - Greeting Cards.pptx

Picture News

Only one Picture News Item this week, but it is Christmas based!

Please click the picture to see a PowerPoint of all the Picture News resources including the assembly that the children see each week.

This week the question is: "Why do we send greetings cards?"

Spring School Dinner Menu

Please click the buttons below to see next term's menus. The first week back it will be Spring Menu Week 1

Please click the buttons below to see the menus in full.

Spring Week 1 Menu

Spring Week 2 Menu

Spring Week 3 Menu

National Online Safety

What Parents & Carers need to know about

Setting up Apps, Games and Software

In Britain, more than half a million games consoles were given as gifts last Christmas. In the US, the figure was closer to three million. Add in the rest of the world’s major consumer economies – along with the multitudes of phones, tablets and so on which find their way into our Christmas stockings – and you have a lot of people unwrapping a lot of digital tech.

Given that many of the lucky recipients will be children, it’s important that parents and carers take some time to configure any new devices – and the games, apps and software they run – so that they’re safer for young eyes and ears. Our guide has some practical tips to give you extra peace of mind while the kids are excitedly enjoying their new gadgets.

This Week's Prayer

Dear Lord,

We thank you for your great love. We thank you that you showed us that love by sending your son, Jesus, to save us. In his name we pray,

Amen.

God Bless You,

Mrs Brosnan

Head Teacher

School Uniform

We have a number of items of pre-owned uniform available. Items with our logo on are priced at £1.00 and all other items are 50p each. You may call in at the School Office to see what is available.

If you have any items of uniform that your children may have outgrown please and is still wearable, please donate it to the school. You may drop them off at the School Office or at Coffee Morning.

For you information our updated Uniform Policies are below

Uniform Policy

Nursery Uniform Policy

Class Email Addresses

The class email addresses for this academic year 2022/2023 are:

nursery@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

classR@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class1@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class1-2@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class3@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class3-4@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class4@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class5@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class5-6@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

class6@st-winefrides.newham.sch.uk

We will endeavour to answer any questions or queries by the end of the same day.

We Are Together at Christmas

Christmas is quickly approaching but this year could be more challenging for many as a result of the cost of living crisis. Against this backdrop, Newham Council is keen to bring our communities together at Christmas – and they are asking for your help. This year, the Council is organising a borough wide campaign ‘We are Together at Christmas’ to harness and encourage the community sprit this borough is famed for. The 'We Are Together at Christmas' campaign has two free to attend elements:

A series of Christmas light ‘Switch On’ events from 19 November.

The Newham ‘Big Christmas Lunch’ week from 12-17 December where our ambition is to host, and encourage, as many community Christmas lunches as possible across the borough in a single week.

Christmas Lights Switch On Events

There will be Christmas Lights Switch Ons across the borough. To find out where your local Christmas Lights Switch On is taking place, click here.

Christmas is known to be a difficult time for people and with the Cost of Living Crisis this year it will be even harder. The Council would like to spread some Christmas joy as far and wide as possible, however cannot do this alone. If you would like and are able to do so, join us spread some magic this Christmas. From 12 – 17 December, we would like you to join us in holding a Christmas lunch.

In partnership with The Eden Project, we have put together resources to help support you to plan and deliver a lunch. Click here to view the resources or visit The Eden Projects website for more amazing ideas.

Let us know if you are hosting a Lunch

If you are holding a lunch, do let us know by emailing Community.Neighbourhoods@newham.gov.uk Please include the following information:

Organisation
Date
Number of attendees expected
Contact number and email

Social media

During or post event please post your photos on social media by using #newhamchristmas and tag us @NewhamLondon so we can like and share your content.

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!

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