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
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Spring No 8, Friday 8th March 2024
Gospel of the Week
Gospel of the Week
The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year B
The Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year B
For God so loved the world
For God so loved the world
“Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man must be lifted up too. Then everyone who believes in him can have eternal life.
“Moses lifted up the snake in the desert. It is the same with the Son of Man. The Son of Man must be lifted up too. Then everyone who believes in him can have eternal life.
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him. He who believes in God’s Son is not judged guilty. He who does not believe has already been judged guilty, because he has not believed in God’s only Son. People are judged by this fact: I am the Light from God that has come into the world. But men did not want light. They wanted darkness because they were doing evil things. Everyone who does evil hates the light. He will not come to the light because it will show all the evil things he has done. But he who follows the true way comes to the light. Then the light will show that the things he has done were done through God.”
“For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge the world guilty, but to save the world through him. He who believes in God’s Son is not judged guilty. He who does not believe has already been judged guilty, because he has not believed in God’s only Son. People are judged by this fact: I am the Light from God that has come into the world. But men did not want light. They wanted darkness because they were doing evil things. Everyone who does evil hates the light. He will not come to the light because it will show all the evil things he has done. But he who follows the true way comes to the light. Then the light will show that the things he has done were done through God.”
John 3:14-21
John 3:14-21
Important Notice
Important Notice
We have received an instruction from Fr John Victor, informing us that children are not allowed to light candles in St Stephen's unless they have an adult with them.
We have received an instruction from Fr John Victor, informing us that children are not allowed to light candles in St Stephen's unless they have an adult with them.
Please remind your children that they should only light a candle if you or another adult is with them, thank you.
Please remind your children that they should only light a candle if you or another adult is with them, thank you.
World Book Day 2024
World Book Day 2024
St Winefride's was filled with book characters and colour yesterday, 7th March, for World Book Day. All of the Children enjoyed themselves, as did the staff, please click on the carousels to see pictures of the children and staff.
St Winefride's was filled with book characters and colour yesterday, 7th March, for World Book Day. All of the Children enjoyed themselves, as did the staff, please click on the carousels to see pictures of the children and staff.
Allergy Protocol
Allergy Protocol
At St Winefride's we do all we can to keep the children, and staff, as safe as possible. If your child has any kind of allergy, not only food, please contact us and let us know.
At St Winefride's we do all we can to keep the children, and staff, as safe as possible. If your child has any kind of allergy, not only food, please contact us and let us know.
To ensure everyone is as safe as possible we are a nut free school, this includes all types of nuts, including those found in chocolate such as Ferrero Rocher, Snickers, Celebrations, Quality Street etc.
To ensure everyone is as safe as possible we are a nut free school, this includes all types of nuts, including those found in chocolate such as Ferrero Rocher, Snickers, Celebrations, Quality Street etc.
For this reason we would ask you not to send in party bags of any kind for your children's birthdays.
For this reason we would ask you not to send in party bags of any kind for your children's birthdays.
Walking Bears
Walking Bears
Charlie Bear from Nursery went home with Thomas and spent a lovely weekend with Thomas and his little sister Emily. They had lots of fun and walked to and from school to give Charlie some exercise!
Charlie Bear from Nursery went home with Thomas and spent a lovely weekend with Thomas and his little sister Emily. They had lots of fun and walked to and from school to give Charlie some exercise!
Cycle Training
Cycle Training
The Year 5 children have completed their cycle training and they will receive their certificates next week in the Friday Achievement Assembly.
The Year 5 children have completed their cycle training and they will receive their certificates next week in the Friday Achievement Assembly.
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.
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.
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.
Guide Dog Visit
Guide Dog Visit
On Thursday next week, 14th March, the children in Years 1 & 2 will be receiving a visit from the Guide Dog Charity as part of their citizenship activities. If you would like to make a donation to the charity please send in the money with your child before next Thursday. If you would like to learn more about the work that Guide Dogs do please click the picture of the guide dog puppy to go to their website.
On Thursday next week, 14th March, the children in Years 1 & 2 will be receiving a visit from the Guide Dog Charity as part of their citizenship activities. If you would like to make a donation to the charity please send in the money with your child before next Thursday. If you would like to learn more about the work that Guide Dogs do please click the picture of the guide dog puppy to go to their website.
Inspired Thinking!
Inspired Thinking!
Next week the Year 6 children are going on their Residential visit and Emeila thought it would be a great idea to write to Tesco and ask them to buy breakfast for all of the children. We are delighted to let you know that Emeila's inspired thinking was successful with Tesco Leytonstone contributing £40 of food to the children to enjoy during their visit!
Next week the Year 6 children are going on their Residential visit and Emeila thought it would be a great idea to write to Tesco and ask them to buy breakfast for all of the children. We are delighted to let you know that Emeila's inspired thinking was successful with Tesco Leytonstone contributing £40 of food to the children to enjoy during their visit!
Gardening Corner
Gardening Corner
Two letters this week, one from Mr Whitehorn and one from Phebe in Class 4
Two letters this week, one from Mr Whitehorn and one from Phebe in Class 4
Staff Appreciation Awards
Staff Appreciation Awards
The Staff Appreciation Awards, suggested by the children, for last week were:
The Staff Appreciation Awards, suggested by the children, for last week were:
Mr Prinsloo & Mrs Rider
Mr Prinsloo & Mrs Rider
This week's awards go to:
This week's awards go to:
Mr Hussain & Mrs Thanaraj
Mr Hussain & Mrs Thanaraj
Congratulations to all, they are very well deserved!
Congratulations to all, they are very well deserved!
Picture News
Picture News
Story: Ministers have confirmed plans to ban the use of mobile phones in English schools and have released guidance for headteachers.
Story: Ministers have confirmed plans to ban the use of mobile phones in English schools and have released guidance for headteachers.
Question: Should mobile phones be banned in all classrooms?
Question: Should mobile phones be banned in all classrooms?
Primary Picture News Resource England - 11th March - Mobile phones.pptxChess Competition
Chess Competition
The draw for the Chess Competition will take place early next week and the first matches will commence before the Easter Break.
The draw for the Chess Competition will take place early next week and the first matches will commence before the Easter Break.
After School Clubs
After School Clubs
A new selection of After School Clubs will be advertised shortly for the Summer Term. Please keep an eye out for the School Ping message. Priority will be given to those children who have not had the opportunity to attend a club and then places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis thereafter, while trying to ensure every child who applies for a place will be accepted into at least one club.
A new selection of After School Clubs will be advertised shortly for the Summer Term. Please keep an eye out for the School Ping message. Priority will be given to those children who have not had the opportunity to attend a club and then places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis thereafter, while trying to ensure every child who applies for a place will be accepted into at least one club.
Clubs on offer will include:
Clubs on offer will include:
Archery
Archery
Crochet
Crochet
Computing
Computing
Art
Art
Glockenspiel
Glockenspiel
We also hope to offer one or two more, with details to follow.
We also hope to offer one or two more, with details to follow.
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 15th March - Class 2
Friday 15th March - Class 2
The new Assembly Timetable for the Summer Term will be available shortly.
The new Assembly Timetable for the Summer Term will be available shortly.
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 15th March - Class 1/2
Friday 15th March - Class 1/2
Friday 12th April - Class 2
Friday 12th April - Class 2
The new Coffee Morning Timetable for the Summer Term will be available shortly.
The new Coffee Morning Timetable for the Summer Term will be available shortly.
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.
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 from 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 from for the Spring Term. Next week will be the Spring Week 1 Menu.
Safeguarding - Keeping Your Child Safe
Safeguarding - Keeping Your Child Safe
What Parents & Educators need to know about Tekken 8
What Parents & Educators need to know about Tekken 8
£10 million in sales within 10 days 💰 50,000 simultaneous players 📈 The fighting game Tekken 8 has enjoyed an astounding degree of success since its release in late January. Its impressive presentation and entertaining roster of characters has struck a chord, both with long-term fans and newcomers to the Tekken series – many of whom are children and young people.
£10 million in sales within 10 days 💰 50,000 simultaneous players 📈 The fighting game Tekken 8 has enjoyed an astounding degree of success since its release in late January. Its impressive presentation and entertaining roster of characters has struck a chord, both with long-term fans and newcomers to the Tekken series – many of whom are children and young people.
Tekken’s relative lack of gore distinguishes it from similar titles such as Mortal Kombat, making it seemingly more suitable for under-18s. Its inherent focus on violence, however, plus a highly competitive online play mode against (often older) strangers and some potentially problematic strands of the plot combine to earn it a PEGI 16 age rating. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the full story.
Tekken’s relative lack of gore distinguishes it from similar titles such as Mortal Kombat, making it seemingly more suitable for under-18s. Its inherent focus on violence, however, plus a highly competitive online play mode against (often older) strangers and some potentially problematic strands of the plot combine to earn it a PEGI 16 age rating. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the full story.
Hymn of the Half Term
Hymn of the Half Term
This half term's hymn is I am a Friend of God, by Israel Houghton.
This half term's hymn is I am a Friend of God, by Israel Houghton.
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:
This Week's Prayer
This Week's Prayer
Thank you, Father,
Thank you, Father,
For the greatest gift of all.
For the greatest gift of all.
Thank you for Jesus, who loved us so much that he paid the price for our sin to give us the gift of eternal life.
Thank you for Jesus, who loved us so much that he paid the price for our sin to give us the gift of eternal life.
Amen.
Amen.
God Bless You,
God Bless You,
Mrs Brosnan
Mrs Brosnan
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Commonwealth Youth Choir
Commonwealth Youth Choir
Exciting times ahead for the children in the Commonwealth Youth Choir! On Monday 11th March they are off to the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill to take part in the Commonwealth Day celebrations. On Tuesday 12th March they are rehearsing at St Edward's for a recording session on Wednesday 13th March at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge.
Exciting times ahead for the children in the Commonwealth Youth Choir! On Monday 11th March they are off to the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill to take part in the Commonwealth Day celebrations. On Tuesday 12th March they are rehearsing at St Edward's for a recording session on Wednesday 13th March at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge.
The following Wednesday, 20th March they are back at St Paul's, for a rehearsal for a performance at a prestigious event at Spencer House in St James' lace on Thursday 21st March.
The following Wednesday, 20th March they are back at St Paul's, for a rehearsal for a performance at a prestigious event at Spencer House in St James' lace on Thursday 21st March.
They will be grateful for the Easter break!
They will be grateful for the Easter break!
Reception Screening
Reception Screening
As part of the Reception Screening Programme, a health visitor from Newham will be in school on Wednesday 24th April until Friday 26th April to complete the hearing and vision screening for Reception. She has sent some information to us that she would parents/carers of children in the Reception Class to read. Please click on the picture or the button below.
As part of the Reception Screening Programme, a health visitor from Newham will be in school on Wednesday 24th April until Friday 26th April to complete the hearing and vision screening for Reception. She has sent some information to us that she would parents/carers of children in the Reception Class to read. Please click on the picture or the button 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:
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.
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!
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