Weekly News Friday 15 November 2024
Dear Parents and Carers
“If our hearts are closed, if our hearts are made of stone, the stones find their way into our hands and we are ready to throw them.” Pope Francis
It was good to see so many parents and carers attending our parent evenings this week. Thank you to all who completed our parental questionnaire your views are greatly appreciated and help us to improve our work with the children.
If you missed the opportunity to make an appointment to speak to your child’s class teacher you can still arrange an appointment for another time through the school office.
BBC Children in Need
It was good to see so many children taking part in raising money for this week’s BBC Children in Need. The children all looked very bright and colourful in their clothes, Pudsey ears and spots.
We raised £208.77. Well done everyone.
School Sponsored Walk
The final total raised for our sponsored walk was £1294.10 Well done to everyone this is an excellent amount of money raised from one event.
School Christmas Fair Friday 13th December
Plans are underway for our Christmas Fair on Friday 13th December. At the end of each week we are holding a non-uniform day in return for donations for our Christmas Fair see below:
Friday 22nd November Stationery sets for presents for Father Christmas’ Sack
Friday 29th November Items for our “Colour Raffle”
Friday 6th December Bottles for our bottle stall (full unopened ones!)
Thursday 12th December Cakes for our cake stall
Raffle Prizes
We are also looking for donations for our main raffle. If you work for a local business or company who might be willing to donate a prize for our raffle this would be greatly appreciated.
We also need people to help prepare the fair and help out on the day. If you think you would like to volunteer please let a member of staff know or contact the school office.
Year 5 Remembrance Liturgy
Many thanks to Year 5 who led us in our act of remembrance on Monday 11th November. Year 5 reminded us all of the importance of peace and praying for all who have died as a result of conflict.
Choir Singing at Mass
The children are once again invited to support the parish with their singing at 10:00 a.m Mass on Sunday 24th November for the Feast of Christ the King. This is the last Sunday in the church’s year before the beginning of Advent the season when we prepare for the coming of Christmas.
Open Afternoons for Reception children for September 2025
I am holding open afternoons for parents and carers of reception aged children for September 2025 at 2:00 p.m on the following dates:
Tuesday 19th November
Thursday 21st November
Thursday 28th November
Tuesday 3rd December
Thursday 5th December
Wednesday 11th December
Tuesday 7th January
Thursday 9th January
If parents and careers wish to make an appointment on any of these dates or know of any friends or family with reception aged children for September please can they contact the office. These dates are subject to change.
Times Tables Rock Stars England Rocks
The school was placed 1732 out of 4168 schools in England that took part. Year 5 were our highest performing year group. I personally feel we could have done better so next time St Simon’s let’s have a bigger effort.
Kent Fostering
Kent Fostering and Supported Homes are looking for new carers and hosts to join our outstanding fostering community in helping to care for some of Kent’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Being part of our team you’ll receive excellent support, fantastic training opportunities and could really make a positive difference to a child’s life.
If you’d like to find out more please take a look at our website where you can watch this short film which we hope will inspire you to think about fostering with us.
It's never too late to give a child a second chance to shine, become the person they can be, and make a difference.
For more information please give us a call on 03000 420 002, fill in our online enquiry form or sign up to our mailing list
With best wishes
Peter McCabe