St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Newsle�er—No. 12

Friday 30th November 2018 At St Francis of Assisi we believe God is at the heart of our school. As a school community, we work together to provide a caring,

s mula ng nurturing environment, where every child can discover their true poten al and grow closer to Christ. As pupils and staff we encourage in each other a love of learning. This is a place where we can all belong and where diversity and difference is celebrated. We rejoice in each other’s uniqueness and respect the dignity and beauty of each individual. Using our gi(s and talents we will

ac vely seek to make a real difference - by caring for one another and caring for our world.

KS1 Na�vity

We welcome all parents/carers to our KS1 Na vity ‘Christmas Counts’ on Tuesday 11th

December at 10.00am and 7.00pm, and on Wednesday 12th December at 10.00am. The PFA are

selling programmes ( ckets) a(er school next Monday and Tuesday £2.00 each. The

children par cipa ng should arrive by 6.30pm.

KS2 School Carol Service – ‘Christmas Joy’. Tuesday 18th December 7.00pm

All children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 are par cipa ng in the School Carol Service.

Please may I ask you to support the school and ensure full a>endance for what is sure to be a

lovely fes ve service of music and readings. The children should arrive at The Friary Church no

later than 6.40pm on Tuesday 18th December in full school uniform, with no accessories.

Please be mindful of heavy traffic in the local vicinity and allow �me accordingly.

If your son/daughter is in KS1 (Recep on, Yr 1 & Yr 2) please come along and join us!

Children KS1 should sit with their parents.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SCHOOL WILL CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS AT 1.00PM ON

WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER

This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, a me of wai ng in joyful hope and expecta on for

the coming of Jesus at Christmas. We are busy preparing the children for Christmas and the Birth

of Jesus and we do hope that you will support us in sharing this message with your children.

The stars at the top of the tree are our Christmas performances star ng with the KS1 Na vity on

Tuesday 11th December at 10.00am and 7.00pm, and Wednesday 12

th December at 10.00am; this

is followed as closely as a Wise Man on a clear night by our School Carol Service on Tuesday 18th

December at 7.00pm. Christmas lunch is on Thursday 13th December. And of course the

Christmas Fayre is next Friday, beginning at 4.30pm.

Bishop Richard will be visi ng The Friary Church on Tuesday 11th December at 7.00pm to

present the Diocesan Pastoral Plan at an open mee ng - everyone is welcome.

Advent Reconcilia�ons

Next Monday and Tuesday a(ernoon, as part of our Advent prepara on, Fr. Chris will be leading

reconcilia ons in school. Children who have received the Sacrament of Reconcilia on will be

offered the opportunity of receiving the sacrament of God’s forgiveness again. Please may I ask

you to talk to your son/daughter before next week so it does not come as a surprise.

Naturally, this is voluntary.

Clubs

Please note Wednesday’s a(er school

KS2 choir and Thursday’s a(er school

football club have now finished.

All remaining teacher led clubs and

outside clubs will finish next week.

Extended hours breakfast and a(er

school club will con nue running

every day.

Congratulations to St Clare of Assisi

for achieving 100%

Thank you to St Therese of Lisieux Class.

Mr Lambert and all the parents

who joined us for their class assembly.

Note from Mr Szymczyk—Music News

On Friday 23rd of November, our KS2 St Francis Choir took part in the Su>on Music Fes val. We

competed against four other choirs. The children sung wonderfully. coming first and winning the Junior

Challenge Shield! Some of the adjudicator's comments included: 'an engaging performance which is

polished and precise', the part singing is secure and well blended', 'confident soloists'.

But that's not all! On Monday we received more great news! Our choir have been awarded

another trophy, the Borough Challenge Shield .This is given to the most outstanding choir in all junior

classes (there were 13 choirs in three classes altogether!). We are extremely proud of our KS2

choir - well done children!

Christmas Cards

Children’s own design Christmas cards should delivered to the school early part of next week.

These will be sent home with your child.

Note from Miss Harman—Netball Tournament

The Year 5 & 6 netball tournament that was cancelled yesterday has been rescheduled for the 24th

January 2019.

Chartwells Christmas Lunch

-Thursday 13th December

Online orders must be placed by

Sunday 2nd December.

Please note if your child is en tled to

universal free school meals

(this includes, Recep on, Year 1 and

Year 2) a Christmas Lunch will

be provided for them.

You do not have to do an online order.

St. Mary: Laura Kucharczyk

St. Joseph: Kornelia Olszowy-Sipos

St Francis: Lavina Dorley

St. Anthony: Basia Prezezdziecka

St. Bernade�e: Freddie Arstall

St. Clare of Assisi: Oliver Chudy

St. Therese of Lisieux: Kuba Zmuda

St. Vincent de Paul: David Raszewski

St. John Paul: Abishan Elil Amalan

St. Maximilian Kolbe: Kieron Charman

St. Pio: Blake Griffiths

St. Philip Howard: David Amurun

St. Peter: Alice O’Connell

St. Paul: Roberto Scioiano

St. Mary: Patryk Pieniadz

St.Joseph: Theo Wynter

St. Francis: Jacob Joseph

St. Anthony: Jeda Husbands

St. Bernade�e: Emilia White

St. Clare of Assisi: Jamie Coomber

St. Therese of Lisieux: Elena Toma

St. Vincent de Paul: Poppy Page

St. John Paul: Shanice Noor

St Maximilian Kolbe: Oliver Baillie

St. Pio: Darren Anandan

St. Philip Howard: Dolci Burns

St. Peter: Kian Whale

St .Paul: Pri� Senthiil

Diary Dates December

Mon 3—Advent Service at 9.05am led by St Philip Howard–

Parents Welcome

Mon 3—Reconcilia on at 1.30pm for Yrs 4-6

Tues 4—Reconcilia on at 1.30pm for Yrs 4-6

Wed 5—Governors curriculum and pupil premium mee ng

Fri 7—PFA Xmas Fayre—4.30pm –7pm

Tues 11—KS1 Na vity performance at 10am

Tues 11- KS1 Na vity performance at 7pm

Wed 12– KS1 Na vity performance at 10am

Thur 13—Christmas Lunch

Fri 14—Last swimming session

Breakfast Club

Please can I remind parents/carers that

pupils must be escorted by an adult into

the breakfast club. Children must not be

left to go in on their own to the breakfast

club.

KS1 Nativity Production

Programmes will be on sale in the small hall on Monday 3rd December and Tuesday 4th December from 3pm

priced at £2. Programmes will then be available to

purchase from the school office.

Programmes will not be numbered and will be limited to 4

per family (for the 3 performances) with any spare

programmes available to

purchase at a later date.

Osmington Bay & Breakfast/AGer School Payments

Please can we have all deposits for Osmington Bay and outstanding payments for the breakfast and a(er school club as

soon as possible. Thank you.