The Prophet Newsletter 7.2.20

‘with God all things are possible’ Matthew 19:26

‘Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you’ Ephesians 4:32

Catholic life

Saturday Mass 5.00 pm: Our Lady Star of the Sea

Sunday Mass 10.30 am: Our Lady Star of the Sea

Sunday Mass 9.00 am: St Nicholas Church

Thursday Mass 9.15-9.45am - St Nicholas Church- a different class attends each week - all welcome

Parish Priest: Fr Paul Chanh

Deacon: Stephen Pomeroy Tel: 01502 572453 Web: www.ourladylowestoft.com

Paper copy of Prophet Newsletter available from the School office.

Please pass on Newsletter information to Grandparents or any other interested adults.

Whole School Mass 9.15am Thursday 13th February in the school hall - all welcome 26.2.20 9.15am Whole School Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Nicholas Church - all welcome

Special Announcement At the end of the school year, we will be very sad to say goodbye to Mrs Cooper, Head of School. After an incredible service of 18 years to the school, Mrs Cooper will be retiring. She has had such an impact on the school and when the time comes, I am sure you will all join me in wishing her the very best for a long and happy retirement.

Mrs Crane, Executive Headteacher.

Non School Uniform Day 14.2.20 £1 donation to CAFOD and The Batemans Trust to build a primary school and community training centre to help underprivileged children in Chennai, south India.

Wellbeing Workshop - All classes are looking forward to taking part in a wellbeing workshop on Tuesday 11th February. Will show photos on the next newsletter.

School Uniform - PE Kit Could you please ensure your child has black shorts, white T shirt and black plimsolls with their name on. The PE kit is sent home at half term for washing, in the meantime I will let you know which items your child does not have at school. PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM ARE NAMED, SO THAT WE CAN RETURN THEM TO THE CHILD IF THEY LOSE THEM.

Equipment at School We supply pens, pencil, paper etc. your child does not need to bring their own items to school. When they do bring items to school and they get lost, it becomes a problem. Please ensure your child leaves their own items at home. Thank you.

Parents Evening - appointments for Parents Evening can be booked using Wisepay for Years R, 1, 3 and 4. 10th and 12th February Year 2 Parent Evenings will be Mon 10th and Thur 13 February. Year 5 and 6 parents evenings 25th and 26th March can be booked nearer the time . Thank you

Improving Lining up procedure - Could parents leave the playground as soon as the bell is rung at 8.50am. When all parents have left and the gate is locked, we will check the children are lining up in the correct manner before they go into the school. Thank you

Career week beginning 2nd March - Any parents willing to present a 15 minute assembly to talk about

their career - please see Mrs. Cooper. Thank you JIGSAW APP available to access school information - information sheet about using the App has been emailed to you. If you need any help with this please see school office

Eastern Daily Press - Plant to Plate Eastern Daily Press are launching the popular series of school token collect campaigns, Plant to Plate. The scheme will see them give-away over £10,000 worth of gardening products to schools. ‘Plant to Plate’ offers schools the chance to create their very own school garden, giving children the opportunity to focus on their surroundings and the environment. At the same time, encourage children to engage with nature, to enjoy the great outdoors and to extend learning on sources of food. The first tokens will appear on Saturday 18th January and the final tokens will be Friday 27th March. They will be published in the Eastern Daily Press, Norwich Evening News, Beccles & Bungay Journal, Lowestoft Journal and Great Yarmouth Mercury. Please collect these tokens and hand them into the office.

After School Sports Clubs 3.30 - 4.30pm Sports clubs are now available to book on Wisepay, Monday - Multi Sports, Tuesday - Matball,

Wednesday - Indoor Hockey and Thursday Indoor Athletics.

Other Sports Events - Boccia Tournament at Water Lane A group of children took part in a brilliant Boccia tournament this week.

Tomato Puree Year 4 would be very grateful if any tomato puree tubes could be handed in to the office or Year 4 as we are

collecting them for a project.

Safeguarding on the Internet Please pay particular attention to inappropriate comments shared with others on ‘live’ games.

As a school that is committed to safeguarding our children, it is our intention to regularly inform and update

you regarding current information, support and advice. Please follow the link which may be of interest

www.saferinternet.org

No appointments during school hours please Children should not be out of school for medical appointments or other reasons during school hours. Please

arrange appointments for after 3.30pm. Very occasionally there may be no other option for an appointment,

other than during school hours, in which case, a ‘request for appointment during school hours’ form should

be completed prior to the appointment date and authorised by the Head in advance. Evidence of the

appointment will be asked for. Many thanks.

Attendance We aim to have over 95% attendance in each class. Last weeks attendance was:

YR Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6

99.07% 97.22% 90.99% 97.73% 86.56% 89.58% 97.58%

The class with the best attendance are so delighted when they are awarded the attendance cup for the week.

Morning Snack Many thanks to the school council and to the parents who took part in the Healthy snack survey. As a result

morning snack Y3-Y6 fruit, vegetables or cereal bar -Thank you

(YR-Y2 have fruit or veg morning snack supplied by school)

Online Safety - Please remind your children:

1. Only talk to people you know and trust in real life

2. Don't give away personal information to strangers - like what street you live on, or where you go to school.

Say "no" if they ask you to share photos or videos of yourself

3. Set your profiles to private

4. Be 'share aware' - once you share something online, you've got no control over what anyone else does with

it. And it's illegal to take, share or view sexual images of under-18s, full stop

5. Be mindful of your digital footprint - it could come back to bite you

6. If you see something upsetting, or someone bullies you, tell an adult you trust

7. Don't assume everything you see is true to life. People often make their lives look more exciting online

8. Watch out for hoaxes and scams, like messages you're asked to pass on or that as you for payment details or

passwords

9. Be wary of schemes that promise easy cash in return for you receiving and transferring money, and don't be

fooled by anything that glamorises gang lifestyles

10. Watch out for loot boxes or other ways that games get you to pay - before you know it you can spend a lot

on them.

Tournament Wednesday 5th February On Wednesday the 5th of February, six children from St Mary's took part in a Boccia tournament at Waterlane Leisure Centre. Leo, Noah, Julia, Emily, Lily and Maggie all represented the school with determination and pride. The children had a great deal of fun and came back to school with wonderful medals! We are all so proud of all of our representatives and want to say a huge WELL DONE for their amazing efforts!

Key dates: 2020

10.2.20 3-5.30pm Parents Evening YR-Y4

12.2.20 3-5.30pm Parents Evening YR,Y1,Y3,Y4

13.2.20 3-5.30pm Parents Evening Y2

13.2.20 9.15am Mass at school - all welcome

14.2.20 Non school uniform Day £1 donations CAFOD & underprivileged children in Chennai, south India.

14.2.20 last day at school for this half term

17.2.20 - 21.2.20 Half term holiday

25.2.20 - Shrove Tuesday Lunch Dessert will be Pancake, ice-cream and Sauce

26.2.20 9.15am Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Nicholas Church

16.3.20-19.3.20 Year Six Mock SATs (mornings only).

25.3.20 and 26.3.20 Year Six Parents Evenings 3-5pm (alternative dates and times are available).

24.2.20 Children back in school

2.4.20 last day at school this term

3.4.20 - 17.4.20 Easter holiday

20.4.20 Children back in school

8.5.20 Bank holiday - Children not at school

11.5.20 Children back in school 11.5.20: KS2 SATs Monday-Friday mornings.

22.5.20 last day at school this half term

25.5.20 - 29.5.20 half term holiday

1.6.20 Children back at school

1.7.20 and 2.7.20 Year Six production at Seagull Theatre 7pm

8.7.20 Year Six Leavers' Assembly 2.15pm.

17.7.20 last day at school this term

3.9.20 Children back at school