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Newsletter 34 Friday 13th June 2025
Dear Parents,
Following Pentecost, we now return to what is known as ‘Ordinary Time’. As Canon Darlington, our Episcopal Vicar illustrated this last week, it is far from ordinary. We have many feasts and solemnities to focus on between now and the end of term.
Holy Mass
This week the children of Class 4D joined the congregation at Mass on Monday morning. It is an important part of their learning and spiritual development and we are delighted at the warm welcome each week.
Class Assembly
Thank-you to the children of Class 4T who enlightened us with such a wonderful assembly yesterday. They spoke so clearly about The Holy Trinity. We always say as adult that we learn from the children and it was certainly the case. Thank-you to Mrs Ottlyk and her staff for preparing the children so well.
There will be no assembly next Thursday because it will be Sports Day.
Sports Day
Next Thursday morning will be Sports Day. Children are asked to arrive in PE kits with something to match the colour of their Sports House. They were all reminded which colour to wear today. Parents are very welcome to join us, and the gates will be opened at 9.30 when the children are ready and events begin.
Disco time – 2nd July
Advance notice – quite soon, our disco celebrations for the end of the school year will take place. The disco for children in Years 3, 4 and 5 will take place from 6pm to 8pm on the evening of Wednesday 2nd July. If you would like your child to enjoy this special event, please send £2.50 in an envelope, clearly marked with your child’s name and class. A ticket will be issued and we will keep a record of the purchase. Exact money only please!
Art Competition
Mrs Chappell thanks all the children who created beautiful art postcards for the competition organised by Trinity School. She has taken all the entries for submission now and we await the results with anticipation.
WhatsApp and communication
We have been aware for some time now that parents use WhatsApp to communicate with each other and share information about the school. Messaging services of this kind are part of the fabric of our lives and are helpful if used in the correct way.
However, sometimes messages become emotional and this can cause more distress than was intended.
We are obliged to educate the children about responsible and respectful use of media and do so frequently. It is unfortunate that I am now compelled to make the school’s position on WhatsApp use by parents clear.
(1) The school does not endorse private WhatsApp groups of any kind, even if the issues are related to school.
(2) Parents are advised to approach the school directly if they have worries about children, and not air concerns in a semi-public forum such as WhatsApp.
(3) The school will not intervene in disputes between parents that have arisen because of messages exchanged.
When using messaging apps, please consider the impact that statements that you make might have on other families. Please be kind.
Music Recital
The children who receive peripatetic music tuition will be performing for their parents in the School Hall after school on Wednesday 18th June. I understand they have all been practising to make their performances outstanding, and we look forward to their success.
Achievement Certificates
The achievement certificates this week are awarded to Krisha in 3A, Sophia in 3E, Chris in 4D, Daniella in 4T, Munachimso in 5B, Serah in 5C, Isabel in 6G and Anthony in 6P. The Headteacher’s award goes to Yvonne in 5B. The Kindness Award is awarded to Olivia in 5C. The swimmer of the week is Winston in 5B.
Have a great weekend.
Yours faithfully,
A.J. McDonald
Headteacher
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