St Patrick s Catholic Primary School Newsletter. This Week s Ethos Statement: I try to use words that make the world a better place.

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1 St Patrick s Catholic Primary School Newsletter Number 11 Friday 27 TH Feb 2015 This Week s Ethos Statement: I try to use words that make the world a better place. Lent is forty days, leading up to Easter, when we think especially about our relationship with God. God wants us to follow His ways to bring peace and love to our world. Lent is a time to change our ways and to try to make better choices in our lives. Helping Others During Lent Cafod The government have pledged to double donations made to CAFOD during Lent. For every 1 we raise the Government will match it with 1! So let s raise as much as we can!! Each class decide how they will raise money class raffle or Bun sale or making something to sell to others. Catholic Care / Good Shepherd Class sweetie jar guess the number of sweets 20p a guess 3 guesses for 50p Nearer to Easter we will have our Easter Egg Raffle. Mini Vinnies Our new Mini Vinnies group would like to help those in need in our own community. Each Monday morning they will have a box in the playground to collect any donations for the local SVP food parcels (York Road). When the box is full we will take it over to help make the food parcels. Can you buy an extra tin or packet of food each weekend? If everyone brought 1 item is would make a huge difference! Thankyou. Shauna, Lily, Isabelle, Ama, Yaa, Maisie, Emily, Devon and Brittany. Prayer St Patrick s Catholic Church Sunday Mass Time: 6pm (SaturdayVigil) 10.00am Fr Kelly has arranged for an early Mass on Thursday mornings at 8.15am (to finish before the start of the school day) so that our children, parents and staff may have the opportunity to attend a week day mass.

2 St Patrick s Day GREEN DAY CELEBRATIONS Tuesday 17 th March Toy Sale ~ Please send in toys suitable for the sale from Monday 9 th March Refreshments~Please send in green cakes, buns, etc., from Monday 16 th March. On the day... Dress up as green as you can for the day for 50p Bring some spending money for a toy and bun sale in the afternoon Fr Kelly will celebrate a St Patrick s Day Mass for the children and parish at 11am. You are very welcome to join us in the church. St Patrick s Day Parade You are invited to come and join the Parade and celebrations at Millennium Square, Leeds from 10.30am on Sunday 15 th March. We need volunteers to help prepare the float decorations theme for this year is the Rainbow. Children who would like to join us on the float will need to be dressed all in green or in a single bright colour of the rainbow eg all red/ yellow/ or if they have a rainbow outfit even better! St Patrick s Day Parade I would like to help with the preparation on decorations for the float. My child(ren) would like to join the parade. (All children must be accompanied by an adult) Signed (Parent/Carer) Address: Torre Road, Leeds LS9 7QL Tel: s.sands@stpatrickleeds.org.uk School Website:

3 St Patrick s Catholic Primary School Newsletter Number 11 Friday 27 TH Feb 2015 This Week s Ethos Statement: I try to use words that make the world a better place. A-Cross the World Day A cross or crucifix is one of the key symbols for the Christian faith. As we start our Lenten journey together, we are thinking about how the symbol of the cross represents love, hope, sacrifice, faith and so much more to Christian communities across the world. The children explored crosses from different countries and the stories behind them.

4 Year 2 Class Assembly We enjoyed a lovely assembly led by Year 2 which reminded us all of the importance of saying Thankyou. They shared their Lent Promises with us. Parent Consultation Evening Tuesday 10 th March pm Or Thursday 12 th March 5 7pm Appointment request letters will be sent home next week. Dates for your Diary 5 Mar World Book day 10 Mar Parents Consultations pm 11 Mar Year 5 ballet trip to Grand Theatre 12 Mar Parents Consultations 5-7pm 17 Mar Green Day (celebrating the feast of St Patrick) / Mass at 11am 20 Mar Science Day 30 Mar Music Festival 1 April End of term Mass at 11am 2 April School Closes for Easter holiday 13 April Training Day for staff 14 April School reopens for children May KS2 SATs week (Year 6) May Y5 Myddleton Grange residential Address: Torre Road, Leeds LS9 7QL Tel: s.sands@stpatrickleeds.org.uk School Website:

5 St Patrick s Catholic Primary School Newsletter Number 11 Friday 27 TH Feb 2015 This Week s Ethos Statement: I try to use words that make the world a better place. After School Clubs All the following clubs will all finish at 4.15pm please collect promptly. Monday: Recorders and Brass Band Football cancelled 2 nd March some of the boys are representing school in a match Tuesday: Cookery Dance cancelled 3rd March Thursday: Gymnastics (replaces Athletics club) and Music and Drama Friday: MultiSkills If your child cannot attend a session or will not be attending the club anymore please inform the coach / teacher. World Book Day The children will be celebrating this special event on Thursday 5 th March Children dress up as their favourite Book character Children bring 1 each to dress up All the money raised will be used to buy new books for the school Library. Congratulations to Adrian and Jamie in Year 4. They were winners in the Knights of Columbus Art Competition. Mr Collins came to our Friday Assembly to present them with their prizes. Adrian s picture has been submitted to the National competition.

6 Robinwood Residential Visit Year 6 had a wonderful time at the Old School House in Todmorden where they had the opportunity to experience a wide range of outdoor and adventurous activities. ST PATRICK S WEEKLY DRAW Week 8 20 No 1467 Emma Daly Seller P Hughes Week 9 20 No 1612 Mr Chapman Seller P Stall 5 No 1038 Freddy Foley Seller J Foley 5 No 1541 Trisha Seller P Stall Week No 1806 Frank Kelly Seller R North 20 No 1597 Pat Feeney Seller P Stall 5 No 1151 Adele Crawford Seller P Hughes Wanted The Catholic Schools Appeal Service is looking to appoint people who are interested in joining our team of Appeal Panel Members and Appeal Clerks for school admission appeals within the Diocese of Leeds. The roles are open to anyone who is interested in education, who can be objective and impartial, independent of the education functions of the Local Authority and can work well in a pressured environment. Full training will be provided. For more information please contact Angela Fieldhouse by evangelisation.admin@dioceseofleeds.org or telephone: Are you looking for some extra income, or a change in career path we may just have the job for you. We have an exciting opportunity that offers: flexible working hours, learning opportunities, competitive rates of pay and an opportunity for training and further development. We are looking for people who have experience of or a keen interest in working with Children & Young People who have a learning disability, particularly those on the Autistic Spectrum. Currently we have the following vacancies: Family Support Worker / SEN teaching / support assistant For further details please ring Jamie Varley on or at jamie.varley@catholiccare.org.uk or Jennifer Beaty on or at Jennifer.beaty@catholic-care.org.uk. Address: Torre Road, Leeds LS9 7QL Tel: s.sands@stpatrickleeds.org.uk School Website:

7 St Patrick s Catholic Primary School Newsletter Number 11 Friday 27 TH Feb 2015 This Week s Ethos Statement: I try to use words that make the world a better place. Year 1 Wedding Celebrations

8 St Patrick s Catholic Primary School - RE Parent Questionnaire results 2015 Catholic Life of the School Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree The mission statement is central to the life of the school The catholic life of the school has a positive impact upon relationships The school has a strong commitment to social justice My child feels a valued member of the school community My family feels welcomed by the school 43 8 The school has strong links with the parish The school has strong links with the wider community Catholic life is well led in school What we do well about Catholic Life Teaching the children about the faith and the importance of God in their lives. The mission statement is always clearly seen on the newsletter. Children/pupils are well mannered and God fearing. Get it across to child so they understand. Having the curriculum to include the catholic faith/ways of teaching which strengthens understanding of God s teaching to the children. The mission statement is well disseminated to everybody through weekly newsletters. In co-operating other religions in your programmes. Having the curriculum to include the catholic faith ways of teaching which strengthens understanding of God s teaching to the children. Imparting the catholic values to children, families, faculties and staff. My children are disciplined and have good manners. Happy with all elements. Teach the children the catholic faith, show love and understanding. We liked it when the school still provided a Wednesday Word as we find it very enlightening and learn more about Catholic life/god What you would like improved Happy with my child s teaching and training. Maybe to make the weekly Ethos statement a lot bigger print for people (kids & family) to take notice of or put word of Wisdom of the week Religious Education My child enjoys religious education I am happy with the Way, Truth and Life RE curriculum I am satisfied with the standard of work in RE The school keeps me informed about what my child s progress is in RE The school keeps me informed about what my child is studying in RE The work my child does in RE enables them to think spiritually, ethically and theologically RE is well led What we do well about Religious Education Teaching the kids about stories in the bible and how to reconcile them with their day to day lives. We appreciate you letting us know of topic in RE. You do say on newsletter what they are learning about. Pupils know that God is always with us in every walk of our life. Explain it so the children understand. It is very good that you let us know what children are talking about in RE. By letting kids and families participate. Teaching the children the Catholic / Christian way of life. All religions and cultures seem to be catered for. Make RE easy to understand. Children are well behaved and believe that God is watching us all the time and guiding us in our life. My son is happy with RE. What you would like improved Happy with my child s teaching and training. Continue doing the job well. Homework in RE. Continue all the good works. It is very important that we keep reminding our children and taking them back to the simple life Jesus led when he was born - maybe more discussion in class or church about this Feedback about Collective Worship on the next Newsletter. Thankyou for your responses. Address: Torre Road, Leeds LS9 7QL Tel: s.sands@stpatrickleeds.org.uk School Website: