Newsletter Date:

13th January 2017

Issue 17 - 2016-17

St. Mary’s News St. Mary's Catholic

Primary School

www.stmaryscps.co.uk

Living and Learning Together—Shining in our Faith

Birthday Celebrations

Birthdays to celebrate over the coming week:

Noah Isobel Ruby Billy

A Message from Pope Francis

“There can be no true peace if everyone claims always and exclusively his

or her own rights, without caring for the good of others”.

(via Twitter@Pontifex)

Important Dates:

Primary Admissions

Closing Date: 15th January

Half Term

13th-17th February

Easter Break

3rd-17th April

With You Always

Children who are preparing for the Holy Sacraments will attend

morning mass this Sunday. After Mass they will enjoy

learning activities that will help get them ready for the

next stage of their faith journey.

Morning Lining Up

The start of the school day is a very busy time. It would be helpful if par-

ents did not line up with the children. It is understandable that you may

wish to give a quick piece of information to a member of school staff, but

please appreciate that teachers need to return to class for registration.

Please give final hugs and kisses before the children line up—thank you.

Stars of the Week Each week we will be letting you know the

names of the children who have been

stars. This week our stars are:

Good Work Award

Pippa

Harrison

William

Ella

Flynn

Isobel

Rhys

Headteacher’s Award

Grace

Leila

Special Award

Joseph

Aiden

Jonah

Oliver

Steven

Megan

Joshua B

Relationships and Sex Education

Following consultation with parents, staff and Governors, the school policy

has been agreed from 2017. A number of parents who were unable to at-

tend the parent forum offered, asked for more information. Therefore,

next week a leaflet will be sent home explaining the content for each year

group and the key words used. Sessions will then commence in the second

half of the Spring Term.

Year 3 Super Swimmers

Well done to our Year 3 pupils who started their swimming course on

Wednesday. All of the children did very well and impressed their

coaches, Jenny and Nic. Not only was their swimming great, they

were also perfectly behaved. Enjoy the rest of the course Year 3.

Dinner Money and After School Clubs

Please can all parents/carers try to ensure that you pay for your

child’s school lunches in advance of the lunch being taken. Lunches

can be paid for weekly, monthly or half termly. After school club

should ideally be paid for in advance or as soon as possible after

your child has attended the club.

Thank you for your support

After School Club—Booking Form

If you would like to reserve a place at the St. Mary’s After School Club: Sessions run from 3.20 pm

to 5.00pm, costs £3.50 per child and until 6.00pm the cost is £5.00 per child, and includes a drink of

juice and a snack/biscuit. Cheques to St. Mary’s please.

Signed: .......................................

W/C: 23rd January Until Until

5.00pm 6.00pm

Monday, 23rd

Tuesday, 24th

Wednesday, 25th

Thursday, 26th

Friday, 27th

W/C: 6th February Until Until

5.00pm 6.00pm

Monday, 6th

Tuesday, 7th

Wednesday, 8th

Thursday, 9th

Friday, 10th

W/C: 30th January Until Until

5.00pm 6.00pm

Monday, 30th

Tuesday, 31st

Wednesday, 1st

Thursday, 2nd

Friday, 3rd

W/C: 16th January Until Until

5.00pm 6.00pm

Monday, 16th

Tuesday, 17th

Wednesday, 18th

Thursday, 19th

Friday, 20th

Cross Country Athletics

Our Junior runners were out training on Tuesday

after school. Braving the January weather they

had a great session, lapping the school field and

setting up short courses to run. Well done to our

runners—see you all next week.

PTA Meeting

The next meeting of the PTA is to be held on

Wednesday, 18th January at 6.30 pm.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged

to attend. All monies raised is for

the benefit of our children.

Parent Governor Election

Nomination papers were sent home yesterday for

the election of a new parent governor. Meetings

are usually held on Thursday evenings at 6.00pm

with up to 3 meetings per term. If you are in-

terested in becoming a Parent Governor and have

any questions, please do not hesitate to speak

with either Mrs. Marshall or Mr. Nolan.

The Mersey Boys UK

Please see the attached flyer. The Mersey Boys

UK are performing at The Stanley Club, Bur-

scough on Saturday, 4th February. Tickets are

priced at £20.00 to include

a supper. Children are wel-

come—£2.50 for the sup-

per. All proceeds are to

support the parish of St.

Elizabeth’s, Scarisbrick.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SPRING TERM 2017

COME AND SEE AT HOME Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s),

This term we will be studying the three themes of Local Church (Community), Eucharist (Relating) and Lent/

Easter (Giving). Each class will approach the themes through different topics.

LOCAL CHURCH - COMMUNITY 04/01/17-27/01/17

Early Years CELEBRATING - People celebrate in Church

Year 1 SPECIAL PEOPLE - People in the parish family

Year 2 BOOKS - The books used in Church

Year 3 JOURNEYS - Christian family’s journey with Christ

Year 4 COMMUNITY - Life in the local Christian community and

ministries in the parish

Year 5 MISSION - Continuing Jesus’ mission in diocese

(ecumenism)

Year 6 SOURCES - The Bible, the special book for the Church.

SUGGESTIONS FOR

HOME ACTIVITIES

Explore the Diocesan

website, looking at the

number of churches, and

finding out about our

bishop.

Read Bible stories to-

gether or encourage older

children to read a child’s

Bible.

SUGGESTIONS FOR

HOME ACTIVITIES

Look through the family

photograph album to help

the children remember

important events and spe-

cial people in their lives. Discuss how we come to-

gether for special cele-

brations.

SUGGESTIONS FOR HOME AC-

TIVITIES

As a family talk about how you

are going to practice self-control

and self-giving for the rest of

the season of Lent. You may

decide to give up biscuits or

cakes and donate the money to a

charity.

If you have an older child provide

him/her with an opportunity to

take part in The Stations of the

Cross. Ask your child/ren how

the school is focusing on Lent and

self-giving.

EUCHARIST - RELATING

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Early Years GATHERING - Parish family gathers to celebrate

Eucharist

Year 1 MEALS - Mass, Jesus’ special meal

Year 2 THANKSGIVING - Mass, a special time to thank God

Year 3 LISTENING & SHARING - Jesus gives himself to us

Year 4 GIVING & RECEIVING - Living in communion

Year 5 MEMORIAL SACRIFICE - Eucharist as the living memorial of

Christ’s sacrifice

Year 6 UNITY - Eucharist enabling people to live in communion

LENT/EASTER—GIVING

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Early Years GROWING - Looking forward to Easter

Year 1 CHANGE - Lent: a time for change

Year 2 OPPORTUNITIES - Lent: an opportunity to start anew

Year 3 GIVING ALL - Lent: remembering Jesus’ total giving

Year 4 SELF DISCIPLINE– Celebrating growth to new life

Year 5 SACRIFICE - Lent: a time of aligning with the sacrifice made by

Jesus

Year 6 DEATH & NEW LIFE - Celebrating Jesus’ death and resurrection