Newsletter Welcome Back and Happy New Year

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1 Newsletter Welcome Back and Happy New Year DINNER MONEY Please ensure that correct amount is sent in on Monday as this is the day the money is banked. Any changes from school meal or packed lunch can only be made at the beginning of the school term. Parent Governor Vacancy The term of office for our current parent governor, Graeme Clark expires at the end of January. Graeme has invested a great deal of time and energy into his role and does wish to continue. However, if you are interested and would like a nomination form please speak to Mrs Hughes. Friday 10th January Telephone: Fax:

2 R.E. in St Patrick s Travelling Crib Memories. During the lead up to Christmas the school provided a travelling crib to help your children appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. Here are a selection of responses from around the school. When we got home from school we set up the travelling crib. We lit the candle and sang a Christmas Carol. After that we had a few minutes silence and said a prayer. We thought about how important Christmas is. The next morning we packed away the travelling crib and put it by the door to give to the next person. After we set up the travelling crib we went and talked about the journey Mary and Joseph made to Bethlehem. We spoke about what we should thank Jesus for. We should thank him for all my lovely friends, my family and all the food Jesus has given to us said Daisy. At bedtime we lit the candle and sang our song. When the travelling crib came to our house. We set it up, sang the song and read the prayer. Then we thought about the true meaning of Christmas. -- Class acts of worship this term: Y2 January 31 st 2:45 Y3 January 31 st 2:45 Y3/4 February 28 th 2:45 Y4 March 28 th 2:45 Y5 April 25 th 2:45 During Advent our School Choir sang Christmas Carols for mem-

3 Masses this term. Please take a look at the Masses during this term. You are all most welcome to join us. DATE GROUP MASS REF Whole School Friday after Epiphany Lower Junior 1 st week in ordinary time Infant 2 nd week in ordinary time Upper Junior 3 rd week in ordinary time Whole School 4 th week in ordinary time Lower Junior 5 th week in ordinary time Half Term Infant 7th week in Ordinary Time Whole School 8th week in Ordinary Time Upper Junior 1st week of Lent Lower Junior 2nd week in Lent Infant 3rd week in Lent Whole School 4th week in Lent Upper Junior 5th week in Lent Themes this term. Foundation Bears, Town and Country Infant China Lower Junior India Upper Junior European River Experience Statements of the week for this half term I know that I belong to a community that includes my school I know we are happiest when we are united I listen to what you say. I show I am listening to you I co-operate with others in work and play I try to use words that make the world a better place I try to appreciate the beauty and wonder in the world around me.

4 St Patrick s news! JEWELLERY For safety reasons the school rule is that children do not wear jewellery of any kind. As a special concession we allow 2 weeks grace for the wearing of earring as children may need to keep them in, having had their ears pierced at the beginning of the school holidays. However, any earrings worn during these 2 weeks should be covered by plasters. After this time children will be asked to remove the earrings. INTERNET SAFETY Please monitor the use of the internet by your children. Facebook and YouTube etc have an age limit of 13 to have access to their sites, this is even if there is parental permission! Obviously they take the threat of abuse on the internet very seriously. Please ensure your children do not access these sites. EQUALITY St.Patrick s is committed to providing equal opportunities for all pupils, staff, parents and governors of the school. You can read a copy of our Equality Policy on the school web-site If you have any comments or suggestions please use the box provided.

5 DATES FOR THE DIARY Time Event February Monday 3rd- Friday 7th Friday 14th - Monday 17th Monday 17th - Friday 21st Y6 Cycle Training Y6 Trip to France Half Term March Monday 10th All day School Photographs. Tuesday 18th 5-7pm Parents Evening Wednesday 19th 4-6pm Parents Evening April Tuesday 8th Friday 11th Thursday 24th Easter Fair including Easter Bonnet Competition School closes for Easter School re-opens