๐ Newsletter 14.6.24
Mr J Sharp
Communicationโฆ
Different people communicate in different ways and this week I was reminded of this in the nicest of ways.
On Tuesday, Year 6 came down as usual to hold the doors on the corridor. I walked out of the office to each pair of children on their doors practising the sign-language of the Lordโs Prayer that they had just learnt in class for the Year 6 Cathedral Service next Monday. It really was a beautiful sight, and made me smile, at the same time as giving me and the children chance to reflect in Assembly on the thousands of ways we communicate with each other.
We are a school rich with lots of different languages but how can some of the ways we communicate be similar.
I reflected on the many different ways we communicate and how these can help us:
facial expressions
body language
sign language
gestures
pictures
writing
technology
actions
words
I spoke to the children in assembly this week about actions and kindness. This is the one of the most treasured forms of communication - we can all do it and it doesnโt matter what language we speak.
Being kind costs nothing but is worth so much and is a form of communication that is always appreciated.
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I have been made aware there was an incident on Church Avenue where a car has bumped into another car at school pick up time and not then stopped.
Please be courteous of everyone at this time. This is a very busy spot at this time and I ask that people are aware of other cars and pedestrians.
If anyone has any further information about the incident then please contact the school office.
Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late.
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Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late. ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ
Good Attendance Draw!!
Donโt forget, for every week that your child has an attendance of 96%+, they are allocated a digital ticket for a draw that will take place every half term. The more weeks with an attendance of 96%+, the more chances to win!
Services and Events
Parish Sung Eucharist Sundays 10am - 11am
Sermon, music and Holy Communion
Place of Welcome Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Time for a brew and a chat
More information from Father Andrew can be found here
Community News and Support
World Festivals and Celebrations
Eid-ul-Adha - Monday 17th June 2024
(Saturday 15th June - Tuesday 18th June worldwide)
The name สฟId al-Adha means โFestival of Sacrificeโ in Arabic. It refers to a story in the Koran, the holy book of Islam. In the story, God asks Ibrahim (also known as Abraham) to sacrifice, or kill, his son. Ibrahim prepares to do so, but then God lets him sacrifice a ram instead.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhjjf4j
We would like to wish everyone celebrating Eid next week a wonderful celebration and canโt wait to hear about it from the children.
Both the Year 5 /6 Girls and Boys teams played Briscoe Lane this week at home. Their sportsmanship was outstanding and they really did shine as teams working together. Both teams won, with the boys coming out with a 3-1 victory and the girls with a 1-0 victory.
I would like to thank Miss England for all of the organising and coaching along with Mr Hogan.
Seeing the children play so well and then seeing their excitement and joy at winning was a real highlight to end the week.
It is important, also, to thank Briscoe Lane for their sportsmanship and for coming over to play against us - we look forward to the next opportunity.
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It was lovely to see all the children back this week after the two week break and what a way to start the half term - I have seen both Year 1 and 4 doing their Phonics Screening Tests and their Multiplication Tests this week and they have been so fantastic and have taken them completely in their stride - we have been very proud of them.
Many of you may have seen our new entrance to school. We are pleased to say that this work is now complete and we look forward to the next improvements coming!
Next week we have our Year 6 Leaversโ Service at Manchester Cathedral on Monday, Year 2 will be visiting Formby Beach on Wednesday and Year 3 will be off to Tatton Park on Friday - a fun filled week, thatโs for sure - I cannot wait to hear all of the stories and see the pictures!
I hope that everyone has a lovely weekend.
Mrs Flatman
