St Winefride's Catholic Primary School proudly a part of The Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust
St Winefride's Catholic Primary School proudly a part of The Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Trust
Spring No 2, Friday 19th January 2024
Gospel of the Week
Gospel of the Week
The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B
The Third Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B
Jesus Chooses Some Followers
Jesus Chooses Some Followers
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee and preached the Good News from God. Jesus said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee and preached the Good News from God. Jesus said, “The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!”
When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and Simon’s brother, Andrew. They were fishermen and were throwing a net into the lake to catch fish. Jesus said to them,
When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and Simon’s brother, Andrew. They were fishermen and were throwing a net into the lake to catch fish. Jesus said to them,
“Come and follow me. I will make you fishermen for men.”
“Come and follow me. I will make you fishermen for men.”
So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
So Simon and Andrew immediately left their nets and followed him.
Jesus continued walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two more brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in their boat, preparing their nets to catch fish. Their father Zebedee and the men who worked for him were in the boat with the brothers. When Jesus saw the brothers, he called them to come with him. They left their father and followed Jesus.
Jesus continued walking by Lake Galilee. He saw two more brothers, James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They were in their boat, preparing their nets to catch fish. Their father Zebedee and the men who worked for him were in the boat with the brothers. When Jesus saw the brothers, he called them to come with him. They left their father and followed Jesus.
Mark 1:14-20
Mark 1:14-20
American Burger Day!
American Burger Day!
Once again Kuljinder, our cook, came up trumps with a special American themed burger day!
Once again Kuljinder, our cook, came up trumps with a special American themed burger day!
It was to encourage children to try school dinners and they loved them.
It was to encourage children to try school dinners and they loved them.
Please remember to apply for Free School Meals as this opens up funding for both yourselves and the school. Children who are eligible for free school meals also receive supermarket vouchers to buy meals during the school holidays.
Please remember to apply for Free School Meals as this opens up funding for both yourselves and the school. Children who are eligible for free school meals also receive supermarket vouchers to buy meals during the school holidays.
Newham's website says " Whether your child is at primary school and receiving a free meal, has lunch at home or you are currently working, we request that the parents/carers of all primary and secondary aged children in Newham should still register for free school meals, even if you don’t think you are currently eligible.
Newham's website says " Whether your child is at primary school and receiving a free meal, has lunch at home or you are currently working, we request that the parents/carers of all primary and secondary aged children in Newham should still register for free school meals, even if you don’t think you are currently eligible.
Once we have the application if at anytime a family is in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits for free school meals we will automatically update our records and their school will receive additional funding known as Ever6 Pupil Premium. This is up to £1,320 depending on the child’s age."
Once we have the application if at anytime a family is in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits for free school meals we will automatically update our records and their school will receive additional funding known as Ever6 Pupil Premium. This is up to £1,320 depending on the child’s age."
To see if you are eligible please click this link:
To see if you are eligible please click this link:
Assembly Timetable
Assembly Timetable
Assemblies will remain in the School Hall at the present time. Performances will begin at 2.30pm please arrive early to be in place ready for the performance.
Assemblies will remain in the School Hall at the present time. Performances will begin at 2.30pm please arrive early to be in place ready for the performance.
Friday 26th January - Class 3
Friday 26th January - Class 3
Friday 2nd February - Class 1
Friday 2nd February - Class 1
Friday 9th February - Class 4
Friday 9th February - Class 4
Friday 23rd February - Year 5
Friday 23rd February - Year 5
Friday 1st March - Reception
Friday 1st March - Reception
Friday 8th March - Class 1/2
Friday 8th March - Class 1/2
Friday 15th March - Class 2
Friday 15th March - Class 2
Coffee Morning Timetable
Coffee Morning Timetable
Coffee Morning takes place in the School Hall beginning at 8.40am each Friday. The children who performed in the Achievement Assembly the previous week will repeat their performance at the following week's Coffee Morning.
Coffee Morning takes place in the School Hall beginning at 8.40am each Friday. The children who performed in the Achievement Assembly the previous week will repeat their performance at the following week's Coffee Morning.
Friday 2nd February - Class 3
Friday 2nd February - Class 3
Friday 9th February - Class 1
Friday 9th February - Class 1
Friday 23rd February - Class 4
Friday 23rd February - Class 4
Friday 1st March - Year 5
Friday 1st March - Year 5
Friday 8th March - Reception
Friday 8th March - Reception
Friday 15th March - Class 1/2
Friday 15th March - Class 1/2
Friday 12th April - Class 2
Friday 12th April - Class 2
School Calendar
School Calendar
The button below takes you directly to the School Calendar Page of our website.
The button below takes you directly to the School Calendar Page of our website.
Here you will find term dates, After School Club times, SATs Test dates, Sports Day, Children's Mass at St Stephen's and the Assembly and Coffee Morning dates.
Here you will find term dates, After School Club times, SATs Test dates, Sports Day, Children's Mass at St Stephen's and the Assembly and Coffee Morning dates.
Hymn of the Half Term
Hymn of the Half Term
This half term's hymn is 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman. It is a more modern hymn but is already a favourite with the children.
This half term's hymn is 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman. It is a more modern hymn but is already a favourite with the children.
To play the hymn please click on the Google Slide and the music will start automatically once you advance to the second slide. You may then advance the slides after every two verses and the music will continue to play as you do so.
To play the hymn please click on the Google Slide and the music will start automatically once you advance to the second slide. You may then advance the slides after every two verses and the music will continue to play as you do so.
There is also as link to the YouTube video on the slides and below:
There is also as link to the YouTube video on the slides and below:
Easy Fundraising
Easy Fundraising
Good Afternoon,
Good Afternoon,
Did you know that we’re registered with easyfundraising and you could help us to raise funds for the school at no extra cost to yourself?
Did you know that we’re registered with easyfundraising and you could help us to raise funds for the school at no extra cost to yourself?
This is a great opportunity to raise much needed funds for the school!
This is a great opportunity to raise much needed funds for the school!
When you shop online, with over 7,500 of your favourite brands, including John Lewis & Partners, Amazon, eBay, notonthehighstreet, etc., you will raise FREE donations for St Winefride's.
When you shop online, with over 7,500 of your favourite brands, including John Lewis & Partners, Amazon, eBay, notonthehighstreet, etc., you will raise FREE donations for St Winefride's.
If you’re not already signed up, it only takes a few minutes, then you can begin using the easyfundraising website or app straightaway.
If you’re not already signed up, it only takes a few minutes, then you can begin using the easyfundraising website or app straightaway.
Visit our easyfundraising page to get started:
Visit our easyfundraising page to get started:
School Bags
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.
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.
School Ping Messaging Service
School Ping Messaging Service
At St Winefride's we use the School Ping messaging service extensively to keep our Parents/Carers informed of events during the week, half term and generally throughout the year.
At St Winefride's we use the School Ping messaging service extensively to keep our Parents/Carers informed of events during the week, half term and generally throughout the year.
This newsletter is sent out via School Ping, as well as being posted on the School Website. Other messages sent via School Ping include your children's homework, messages about educational visits, reminders about Assemblies, After School Clubs, Parents Evenings and much more. Please take the time to read the messages sent via School Ping so that you are kept up to date with all the latest information.
This newsletter is sent out via School Ping, as well as being posted on the School Website. Other messages sent via School Ping include your children's homework, messages about educational visits, reminders about Assemblies, After School Clubs, Parents Evenings and much more. Please take the time to read the messages sent via School Ping so that you are kept up to date with all the latest information.
School Dinner Menu
School Dinner Menu
Please click the picture or the button below to see the menu the children will be choosing their meals for the Spring Term. Next week will be the Spring Week 1 Menu.
Please click the picture or the button below to see the menu the children will be choosing their meals for the Spring Term. Next week will be the Spring Week 1 Menu.
Home Work
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.
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.
Safeguarding - Keeping Your Child Safe
Safeguarding - Keeping Your Child Safe
Smartphone Safety Tips for Young People
Smartphone Safety Tips for Young People
One in three 8-year-olds in Britain own a smartphone 📱 and that proportion rises to more than 90% by the time children reach 12 📈 This concerted increase – driven by factors both personal (blossoming independence) and practical (the transition to secondary school) – makes it all the more valuable for young people to know how to use such devices safely.
One in three 8-year-olds in Britain own a smartphone 📱 and that proportion rises to more than 90% by the time children reach 12 📈 This concerted increase – driven by factors both personal (blossoming independence) and practical (the transition to secondary school) – makes it all the more valuable for young people to know how to use such devices safely.
Indeed, more than half of parents (52%) surveyed by Ofcom admitted to worrying about their child being bullied via their mobile phone – and with hazards like scams, screen addiction and inappropriate content to consider, that’s far from the only risk around. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week pulls together some simple but solid smartphone safety tips 🛡
Indeed, more than half of parents (52%) surveyed by Ofcom admitted to worrying about their child being bullied via their mobile phone – and with hazards like scams, screen addiction and inappropriate content to consider, that’s far from the only risk around. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide this week pulls together some simple but solid smartphone safety tips 🛡
Picture News
Picture News
Story: Motorists in Britain will be completing journeys using driverless cars by 2026 the transport secretary, Mark Harper, has predicted.
Story: Motorists in Britain will be completing journeys using driverless cars by 2026 the transport secretary, Mark Harper, has predicted.
Question: Will self-driving vehicles change our lives?
Question: Will self-driving vehicles change our lives?
Virtual Picture News: Found here: www.picture-news.co.uk/discuss
Virtual Picture News: Found here: www.picture-news.co.uk/discuss
Primary Picture News Resource England - 22nd January - Self-driving.pptxThis Week's Prayer
This Week's Prayer
Dear Father,
Dear Father,
Help us to be more like Jesus, so that we will be the kind of child of whom you can be proud.
Help us to be more like Jesus, so that we will be the kind of child of whom you can be proud.
In Jesus' name we pray.
In Jesus' name we pray.
Amen.
Amen.
God Bless You,
God Bless You,
Mrs Brosnan
Mrs Brosnan
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Nursery Applications
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:
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.
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.
Sickness
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.
School Uniform
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.
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
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!
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!
Parent View
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!