Weekly News Friday 8th November
Dear Parents and Carers
“Life is a precious gift, but we realise this only when we give it to others.” Pope Francis
This week I was extremely proud of our school choir who led the singing alongside children from St Teresa’s at the Diocesan Headteachers Conference.
The children sang so well that Arch Bishop John asked the children to do an encore by singing the psalm again. The children were very enthusiastic to do this and for the encore they went one better by adding actions to go along with their singing. Well done children and well done to our staff for accompanying the children.
Year 6 Class Mass
Fr Jose will be celebrating Mass with Year 6 in their classroom on Wednesday 13th November at 9:30a.m. Parents and carers are welcome to join the children.
School Act of Remembrance
On Monday 11th November at 10:45a.m Year 5 will lead the school in our act of remembrance. When the school will remember all those (friend or foe) who have died as a result of conflict or war. Parents and Carers are very welcome to join the school in our prayer and liturgy.
Parents Evenings Next Week
Today you will receive your child’s first written report for this academic year. The report only gives a “snap shot” of how well your child is doing. Next week we are holding parent evenings to give you a chance to discuss your child’s progress with their class teacher.
Parent Evenings are being held on the following evenings from 3:30-6:00p.m.
Monday 11th November Year 3 only
Tuesday 12th November All Year Groups
Thursday 14th November All Year groups except Year 3
If you haven’t already made an appointment please contact the office for available appointment times.
New Intake for Reception Class 2025
I am holding open afternoons for parents and carers of reception aged children for September 2025 at 2:00p.m on the following dates:
Tuesday 12th November
Thursday 14th November
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.
Sponsored Walk
Many thanks to all who have returned their sponsored walk slips and money we have raised £1132.80 so far which is tremendous. If anyone has yet to hand in their sponsor money, please can they do so as soon as possible so that we can give everyone a grand total.
Children in Need
Next Friday 15th November is the BBC’s Children in Need day and we are asking the children to come into school wearing spots or bright clothing all for a donation towards this very worthwhile charity.
School Christmas Fair
We have set a date for our school Christmas Fair which is Friday 13th December. Once again we are hoping to hold this event outdoors on the KS1 playground (weather permitting). We will need lots of help to prepare and run the fair so if you think you could help please pass your name onto a member of staff. “Many hands make light work!”
Times Tables Rock Stars England Rocks
On Tuesday 12th until Thursday 14th November the children are invited to take part in a national Times Tables Rock Stars competition where they can compete against schools from all over England. It would be good to see how well we compare with schools across England. Come on St Simon’s!
Welcome Back Mrs Williams
This week we welcomed back Mrs Williams who will be teaching in Year 5 on two days of the week. Mrs Williams worked in the school before and we feel very fortunate to have her back with us again. I am sure everyone will make Mrs Williams feel very welcome.
With best wishes
Peter McCabe