Message from the Principal It is with a heavy heart that I write this, my last newsletter comment. During my time at St Ambrose I have had the privilege to lead a school filled with amazing students who have the capability and talents to change the nature of the world we live in and staff equipped to support them in being prepared to do so. Have a wonderful summer, enjoy the opportunity for rest and family time and return refreshed in the new school year. A particular thank you to Mrs Keegan who has made sure that the newsletter is ready to run each week. Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer! Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight. Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation. Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer sea-son. Draw me closer to you this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing. Warm my soul with the awareness of your presence and light my path with Your Word and Counsel. As I enjoy your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You. Amen. J. M. Keulemans

Saint Ambrose College Newsletter 13th July 2018

16th August

A Level results

23rd August

GCSE results

23rd August

Registration for 6th form

4th September

1st year & 6th form attend school

5th September

Whole school return to school

7th September

OPRO visit

12th September

5th year parents’ information evening @ 7pm

13th September

L6th form induction evening @ 6pm

19th September

3rd year parents’ information evening @ 8pm

4th year parents’ information evening @ 7pm

20th September

1st year meet & greet evening @ 7pm

Dates for the diary

Please find below a brief reminder of the school uniform and

the rules relating to mobile phones which students must

adhere.

Uniform (1st year - 5th year)

All boys are required to wear the following items.

College blazer; College tie; white shirt; charcoal grey or black

trousers; black shoes; grey or black socks.

Please note school uniform can be purchased from:

Monkhouse Schoolwear

Uniform (Sixth Form)

From September 2018, Lower Sixth Form students and those

from Upper Sixth Form who wish to, will make the transition

into a new style of uniform. A Parentmail communication with

further information has been sent to all Sixth Form parents.

Dark business suit with a white or pale blue shirt and a new

College Sixth Form tie. Students must also wear appropriate

smart leather or

leather-type dark shoes and dark socks.

Mobile phones

Mobile phones must be switched off and not used in lessons

without the specific permission of a teacher. Phones must not

be used between

lessons. Failure to adhere to this may result in temporary

confiscation of the phone.

School Uniform

Congratulations

Students were given a masterclass in the fundamental principles of Judaism when they visited the Hale Synagogue. As part of the school's objective to understand and embrace the beliefs and values of other faiths, boys have visited a synagogue, a mosque and a Sikh temple to learn from their elders. At the Shay Lane Synagogue, established over 40 years ago, they met one of the founders Sonia Lee and award winning educator Anne Rosenfield, who has been honoured for her work 'building bridges' in the local community. Anne, who together with her husband Harvey runs the synagogue tours, said: “We love meeting pupils from local schools and first give a brief synopsis of the synagogue's history and our culture and customs: We explain how all jewish people throughout the world, when praying, always face towards Jerusalem.The Hale Synagogue has one side decorated with stone from Jerusalem to remind the congregation of this. We explain why we eat in the Kashrut stye, what we wear and, of course, what we believe and out history.” Anne added: “However, each session is led by the pupils and their questions and what they want to know about Judaism.” Sonia Lee, who is one of the founder of the Hale and District Hebrew Congregation, which now numbers 650, added: “It's always important to learn from one another and be open and accepting and we believe the school visits are an important element of the Congregation's rich life.” St. Ambrose College Religious Education teacher, Marika Richardson, who coordinates their interfaith programme, said: “Anne and Sonia are two of Hale Barns' most wonderful and colourful characters who convey both the joy and commitment to God of local Jewish people to an audience eager to listen and learn.”

1st year students reflected on the debt they owe a previous generation of young men during their trip to the American Cemetery in Normandy. This year 150 boys undertook their own mini Normandy landings,but thankfully without the horrors of 1944. Accompanied by 15 teachers, they visit the Bayeux Tapestry and go to the island retreat of Mont St. Michel, but the most moving trip is “always to see white crosses of the war dead,” says French teacher Mr Howard. Mr Howard, whose has ben part of the trip for over 30 years, said: “The mood is always quiet, reflective but also questioning with boys commenting on the dates on the crosses and how one young man might have died on June 6 but another lasted a few more days. They appreciate these men were very young, indeed, could have been their older brothers, and that gives food for thought.” Mr Howard added: “The next day we go to see the German Mausoleum, a sombre some might say utilitarian building, which contains the ashes of even more young men than the Allies lost, but is raised above the ground so no German is buried on French soil. Again the mood is one of thoughtfulness and thanks their generation and generations since have so far been sparred the sacrifice.” Head of Languages and trip organiser Mr Toal said: “We speak French throughout the trip and it does help immensely with their language skills, but it is also an end of year celebration in which the boys come together and really begin to identify as Ambrosians.”

Religious educational visit Time to reflect during the 1st year trip to France

Pictured are Connor Dutton and Conn O'Neill.

Pictured with Sonia Lee to the left and Anne Rosenfield on her right are from left to Rory Corrin Matteo Booth, Shan Ulhaq and Elliot Tramard.

Congratulations to all the students who have

received the Principals award this year.

Mr Rainey is looking forward to celebrating

students’ achievements next year.

Congratulations

We wish all our students and staff

a safe trip to Indonesia.

Keep up with their adventures via their twitter page:

@SACIndonesia

2018 - 2019 School uniform

Work Placement

During the week starting 2nd July, I was luckily enough to do my work experience at the House’s of Parliament, working with old boy and now Government Whip Paul Maynard MP. Paul is the MP for the constituency of Blackpool North and Cleveleys, and it was truly a remarkable experience to be able to shadow him and work closely with his chief of Staff Simon Renwick who has played a pivotal role in Pauls success as a politician. My personal role was to aid Paul in various research tasks and to help plan several events that were taking place in the constituency. I was also extremely fortunate enough to tag along with Paul at a number of receptions including an event that celebrated the great work of the NHS on its 70

th Birthday-this let me really see the importance of

the social side of politics and how important it is to keep up strong relationships and even friendships with fellows MP’s. The week really opened my eyes to the reality of the hard work that the representatives of our country put in and definitely confirmed my personal goal of doing a degree in Politics at university and maybe even attempting to get into the political world one day myself.

George Walker

Congratulations to L6th form student, Oscar Gill-Lewis who rowed to complete a mara-thon distance in 4 hours 38 mins 16 secs, to raise valua-ble funds for the Sierra Leone Immersion trip. All donations very welcome. Thank you for your support!

Work Experience at the NatWest Four students were given the fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experience at the Manchester branch of NatWest, covering 4 areas of the bank in 4 days. 1 day working in the branch, 1 day out with a relationship manager, i day working with a relationship team over the telephone and 1 day in a call centre.

Max Marston Liam Lloyd Liam

Hesketh Neo Ivanovic Brown

Sports News

Please help next season!

If you are available to help with

refreshments during Saturday sports home

fixtures, please e-mail:

mrnhandy@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

Helpful links:

School office: office@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

Pastoral concerns e-mail: Pastoralsupport@st-ambrosecollege.org.uk

Twitter: @StAmbroseColl

The OPRO dental professional will be visiting school

on

Friday 7th September.

Please visit the OPRO website to order a Gum Shield and

book an appointment for a fitting at school.

SAPA News Saint Ambrose Parents’ Association

Follow SAPA!

Facebook www.facebook.com/SAPAnews/

Twitter https://twitter.com/StAmbrosePA

Website www.sapa.org.uk

SAPA dates for your diary

Monday 10th September - SAPA meeting @ 7pm, SAC

Saturday 13th October - Scalextric Night

Sunday 25th November - Christmas fair

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults at St Vincent’s Church

Would you like to know more about what it means to be a Catholic?

You may have a Catholic partner, children at a Catholic school, or friends who are Catholics, and want to understand their faith/religion better, or you may be a returning Catholic wanting to re-discover your faith.

If yes, please come along to a ‘taster session’ taking place at Westleigh (Behind St Vincent de Paul’s Church, entrance off Groby Road) at 8pm on Wednesday 26

th September.

Before then, if you have any questions please contact Father John (0161 928 1689) or Deacon John (07973 375422).

Note: For those who wish to continue this journey of exploration, the group will meet weekly, guided by the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Team. Topics such as the Bible, the Sacraments, the Mass, Prayer, and the life of the Church are explored with a brief introduction followed by questions and an open exchange. Every year, some enquirers decide they want to join, or become full members, of the Catholic Church.

Thank you so much for supporting SAPA’s fundraising throughout the school year. We hope you have a wonderful, fun-filled and sunny summer holiday. It’s back – the Scalextric Race Night! We have ideas to make it even better. And we really hope you can come, so please make a note of the date now and get ready to race! Jo McEntee SAPA Chair

SAC Sports Committee During the past 12 months the Sports Committee have donated over £15,000 to school which has helped with transport to matches, sports kits, maintenance of the pitches and other sporting equipment. This is all thanks to the parents who contribute to the monthly draw. Since January £6,750 has been distributed in winnings: Three winners each month, January-May, who each collect £250: S Liversage, S&C Wardell, S&M McMurray, J Rees, D Watchorn, K Stone, A Smith, J Greenough, M Fitzsimon, M&S Williamson, G Foster, M Cronin, J Hope, D&S Welby and C O’Driscoll. Three winners of the June Super-Draw who each collect £1,000: S&S Norbury, M Aldcroft and A Aitken. If you would like to join in the monthly draw please complete the details on the school website Your support would be very much appreciated!