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 5, Friday 9th February 2024
Gospel of the Week
Gospel of the Week
The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B
The Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year B
Jesus Heals a Sick Man
Jesus Heals a Sick Man
A man who had a harmful skin disease came to Jesus. The man fell to his knees and begged Jesus, “I know that you can heal me if you will.”
A man who had a harmful skin disease came to Jesus. The man fell to his knees and begged Jesus, “I know that you can heal me if you will.”
Jesus felt sorry for the man. So he touched him and said, “I want to heal you. Be healed!” At once the disease left the man, and he was healed.
Jesus felt sorry for the man. So he touched him and said, “I want to heal you. Be healed!” At once the disease left the man, and he was healed.
Jesus told the man to go at once. But Jesus warned him strongly, “Don’t tell anyone about what I did for you. But go and show yourself to the priest. And offer a gift to God because you have been healed. Offer the gift that Moses commanded. This will show the people that you are healed.” The man left there, but he told everyone he saw that Jesus had healed him. So the news about Jesus spread. That is the reason Jesus could not enter a town if people saw him. He stayed in places where nobody lived. But people came from all the towns to wherever he was.
Jesus told the man to go at once. But Jesus warned him strongly, “Don’t tell anyone about what I did for you. But go and show yourself to the priest. And offer a gift to God because you have been healed. Offer the gift that Moses commanded. This will show the people that you are healed.” The man left there, but he told everyone he saw that Jesus had healed him. So the news about Jesus spread. That is the reason Jesus could not enter a town if people saw him. He stayed in places where nobody lived. But people came from all the towns to wherever he was.
Mark 1:40-45
Mark 1:40-45
Building Update
Building Update
The main roofing work is complete! The scaffolding is due to be taken down during the Half Term Break and the container, skip and building materials removed from the playground. We will be having a section of gutter renewed and the stage in the playground replaced as part of the process and this might run over into the new half term.
The main roofing work is complete! The scaffolding is due to be taken down during the Half Term Break and the container, skip and building materials removed from the playground. We will be having a section of gutter renewed and the stage in the playground replaced as part of the process and this might run over into the new half term.
We are hoping to have some of the classrooms redecorated but this may happen during the Easter holiday.
We are hoping to have some of the classrooms redecorated but this may happen during the Easter holiday.
After School Clubs
After School Clubs
If you applied for a place in an After School Club for your child for the second half of the Spring Term you will receive a School Ping Message informing you if you have been successful or if your child is on a waiting list.
If you applied for a place in an After School Club for your child for the second half of the Spring Term you will receive a School Ping Message informing you if you have been successful or if your child is on a waiting list.
We will be encouraging more children from Year 4 to take part in the Times Tables Club, as the Year 4 Times Tables check is fast approaching. If your child is in a year other than Year 4 they will be put on a waiting list initially and added to the club as quickly as possible when spaces are determined.
We will be encouraging more children from Year 4 to take part in the Times Tables Club, as the Year 4 Times Tables check is fast approaching. If your child is in a year other than Year 4 they will be put on a waiting list initially and added to the club as quickly as possible when spaces are determined.
Walking Bears
Walking Bears
Meet Charlie, Newham’s ‘Walking Bear’!
Meet Charlie, Newham’s ‘Walking Bear’!
We’re taking part in Newham’s upcoming Walking Bears event. Charlie loves to walk to school, and wants to help inspire Newham’s children to walk too! Each week, we will let Charlie go home with a different pupil in our nursery & reception classes, and encourage them to tell us all about their journey to school with him.
We’re taking part in Newham’s upcoming Walking Bears event. Charlie loves to walk to school, and wants to help inspire Newham’s children to walk too! Each week, we will let Charlie go home with a different pupil in our nursery & reception classes, and encourage them to tell us all about their journey to school with him.
We are sure the children will love Charlie and tell us wonderful stories about their travels with him.
We are sure the children will love Charlie and tell us wonderful stories about their travels with him.
Fire Drill
Fire Drill
We had our half termly Fire Drill today and the children behaved impeccably and the school was evacuated in under three minutes, our fastest ever time. Well done everyone!
We had our half termly Fire Drill today and the children behaved impeccably and the school was evacuated in under three minutes, our fastest ever time. Well done everyone!
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year
We celebrated Chinese New Year at lunch time today when our caterers, Olive Dining, provided the children with a special Year of the Dragon Menu! (Maybe it was the dragon that set off the fire alarm...)
We celebrated Chinese New Year at lunch time today when our caterers, Olive Dining, provided the children with a special Year of the Dragon Menu! (Maybe it was the dragon that set off the fire alarm...)
A happy New Year to all who celebrate it.
A happy New Year to all who celebrate it.
Free Choice Friday
Free Choice Friday
Just a gentle reminder that children are permitted to bring in ONE treat sized snack from home on Free Choice Friday. Please do not send in 'Family Size' snacks, sharing bags of crisps, tubes of Pringles etc.
Just a gentle reminder that children are permitted to bring in ONE treat sized snack from home on Free Choice Friday. Please do not send in 'Family Size' snacks, sharing bags of crisps, tubes of Pringles etc.
Children may of course bring in healthy snacks every day of the week but please remember we are a Nut Free School.
Children may of course bring in healthy snacks every day of the week but please remember we are a Nut Free School.
Two Year Old Provision
Two Year Old Provision
Thank you to those who responded to our message about the introduction of Two Year Old Provision from September 2024. We will send out more details as they become available.
Thank you to those who responded to our message about the introduction of Two Year Old Provision from September 2024. We will send out more details as they become available.
If you would like to register your interest in using our Two Year Old provision please click the button below and complete the form or drop in to the front office and complete a paper copy of the form.
If you would like to register your interest in using our Two Year Old provision please click the button below and complete the form or drop in to the front office and complete a paper copy of the form.
Anti Knife Crime Workshop
Anti Knife Crime Workshop
We are hosting an Anti Knife Crime Workshop for parents/carers on Friday 8th March in the main hall straight after the end of the school day. The children and staff have already taken part in their workshops and we can say that it will provide a valuable insight in how to help keep your children safe. The session is just for parents so there will be childcare available at school on this day.
We are hosting an Anti Knife Crime Workshop for parents/carers on Friday 8th March in the main hall straight after the end of the school day. The children and staff have already taken part in their workshops and we can say that it will provide a valuable insight in how to help keep your children safe. The session is just for parents so there will be childcare available at school on this day.
Visits to the Library
Visits to the Library
The children in Years 1 & 2 had the opportunity to visit Manor Park Library this week. They had a great time listening to stories and seeing how many books the library has that they could borrow!
The children in Years 1 & 2 had the opportunity to visit Manor Park Library this week. They had a great time listening to stories and seeing how many books the library has that they could borrow!
Please see below for the events that are running at the Library over the half term break.
Please see below for the events that are running at the Library over the half term break.
Manor Park Library - Feb half term 2024.docxHalf Term Activities
Half Term Activities
Please see/click the links below for the activities available from Fitness for Families and Healthy Schools:
Please see/click the links below for the activities available from Fitness for Families and Healthy Schools:
Children's Mental Health Week
Children's Mental Health Week
This week is Children's Mental Health Week, please scan the QR Code, or click the button below, to find resources from Well Newham
This week is Children's Mental Health Week, please scan the QR Code, or click the button below, to find resources from Well Newham
Family Hub
Family Hub
Newham offer a Family Hub services which runs many workshops, drop in sessions, parenting advice and support. Please click the button below or the picture to see their brochure
Newham offer a Family Hub services which runs many workshops, drop in sessions, parenting advice and support. Please click the button below or the picture to see their brochure
09835 Family Hubs Brochure LONG v3.pdf
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 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 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:
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. The week after the Half Term Break 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. The week after the Half Term Break 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
What Parents & Carers Need to Know About Monkey
What Parents & Carers Need to Know About Monkey
Online video calling with random strangers 🔞😨 It’s hardly a new internet phenomenon – but the recent demise of Omegle has prompted the creation of several similar platforms bidding to fill the vacuum. One such contender is Monkey – a service that randomly connects its users for video calls, using their mobile numbers and Snapchat account details 🐒
Online video calling with random strangers 🔞😨 It’s hardly a new internet phenomenon – but the recent demise of Omegle has prompted the creation of several similar platforms bidding to fill the vacuum. One such contender is Monkey – a service that randomly connects its users for video calls, using their mobile numbers and Snapchat account details 🐒
Monkey has surged in popularity since Omegle’s shutdown in November 2023: visits to the site more than doubled within a month and have been climbing steadily ever since. Regrettably, it also seems that Monkey suffers from many of the same pitfalls as its notorious predecessor – our #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights these possible risks to young people in more detail. .
Monkey has surged in popularity since Omegle’s shutdown in November 2023: visits to the site more than doubled within a month and have been climbing steadily ever since. Regrettably, it also seems that Monkey suffers from many of the same pitfalls as its notorious predecessor – our #WakeUpWednesday guide highlights these possible risks to young people in more detail. .
Picture News
Picture News
Story: Pupils in England will have the choice to take a GCSE exam in British Sign Language (BSL) from 2025. BSL is a form of communication using hand gestures and other movements.
Story: Pupils in England will have the choice to take a GCSE exam in British Sign Language (BSL) from 2025. BSL is a form of communication using hand gestures and other movements.
Question: Should we learn sign language at school?
Question: Should we learn sign language at school?
This Week's Prayer
This Week's Prayer
Dear Father,
Dear Father,
You sent your Son to bring hope to the hopeless.
You sent your Son to bring hope to the hopeless.
When we find ourselves in a hopeless situation, we will put our hope and trust in him.
When we find ourselves in a hopeless situation, we will put our hope and trust in him.
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.
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:
Student Social Worker
Student Social Worker
We are delighted to introduce Mr Jude Ezeora, our new Student Social Worker. Jude will be with us on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, until the end of the academic year and we are sure he will be a huge success in his role. Jude will be available to speak to parent/carers at the Coffee morning every Friday and is also happy to meet parent/carers during the week too. Please click the button below to read his introductory letter and we are sure you will join us in giving him a warm St Winefride's welcome.
We are delighted to introduce Mr Jude Ezeora, our new Student Social Worker. Jude will be with us on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, until the end of the academic year and we are sure he will be a huge success in his role. Jude will be available to speak to parent/carers at the Coffee morning every Friday and is also happy to meet parent/carers during the week too. Please click the button below to read his introductory letter and we are sure you will join us in giving him a warm St Winefride's welcome.
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 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 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 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!