St. Francis atholic Primary School. London Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 6HN Executive Headteacher: Mrs S. Ginzler-Maher

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1 Charity No St. Francis atholic Primary School London Road, Maldon, Essex CM9 6HN Executive Headteacher: Mrs S. Ginzler-Maher Telephone: Newsletter Autumn Term 2nd November 2018 Jesus said Love one another as I have loved you. St Francis School is a loving community, respecting every child and adult and caring for God s world, as we help each other to do our best and grow together in Christ. Mrs S. Ginzler-Maher EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER Remembrance Day - November is a time when we remember all the departed, especially family members and friends. It is also a time of national remembrance, when we recall those who have died for our country in wars, in the cause of peace. Attached to the newsletter is the outline of a poppy. If you would like the names of deceased family members or friends to be remembered during the school assembly, write their names on the poppy and ask your child to colour it in or decorate it and return to school by Wednesday 7th November. There are spare poppy pictures in the school office. The Remembrance Assembly is a short service on Friday 9th November. Mrs Peear, the Head Boy and Head Girl will also be attending the Remembrance Parade at All Saints Church at a.m. on Sunday 11th November to lay a remembrance wreath. They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Please continue to pray for all those in our school community in need of our prayers. Remembrance Day poppies are available at the office and will be taken round to the classrooms - please give generously.

2 The good, the bad and the unknown Essential awareness session for all Parents and Carers Date: Wednesday 21st November 2018 Time: 5.30 p.m p.m. Venue: St. Francis Catholic Primary School Details: Many parents and carers are aware of the fast changing world of technology in which their children are immersed. This essential presentation offers parents advice on what they can do to avoid higher risk situations and how to cope if their children (or their children s friends) encounter them. Topics covered include: Raising awareness of the changes to human behaviour when online Risks and benefits to children and young people when using internet technology The technologies children are using: explanation of different risks including grooming, sexting, cyberbullying, addiction, inappropriate content, gaming and friends Practical advice for parents to help keep their children safe Top tips for parents and signposts to further information and resources The session is essential for all parents irrespective of child s age. Please return the reply slip below to the school office or complete the form on My Ed by Friday 16th November I would like to attend the Safeguarding Awareness Presentation for Parents and Carers at St. Francis Catholic Primary School, on Wednesday 21st November 2018 at 5.30p.m. Name: Child s Class: Number of places required:

3 Attendance Our school attendance target this year is 97%. The up to date yearly attendance table is listed below. Year % Year % Year % Reception 97.61% Year % Year % Year % Whole School 97.58% This week s Attendance Trophy was won by Reception class with 98.00%. Well done to Reception! Mathletics Results 22nd - 28th October 2018 Year 6: 7 Certificates Year 3: 5 Certificates Year 5: 5 Certificates Year 4: 4 Certificates Mathlete of the Week Anais W (Year 6) Pen Licences Congratulations to Sarah and Grace in Year 6, who have all gained their Pen Licence. Attendance Facts 99%-100% Excellent 96%-98% Good 91% - 95% Cause for Concern Below 90% Unsatisfactory

4 (Mark 12:28-34): The Great Commandment One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, Which is the first of all the commandments? Jesus replied, This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You must love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. The scribe said to him, Well spoken, Master; what you have said is true: that he is one and there is no other. To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and strength and to love your neighbour as yourself, this is far more important than any holocaust or sacrifice. Jesus, seeing how wisely he had spoken said, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And after that no one dared to question him anymore. Be safe on Bonfire Night and follow the Firework Code

5 Catering News Welcome back! A reminder that next Monday we will be having a special Guy Fawkes menu including Hot Dogs and Catherine Wheel fries please see the full menu below. Next Tuesday we welcome Year 2 parents for lunch. I hope the children are enjoying the new menus, so far feedback has been good. The cake sale for Baby Loss Awareness was very successful and the proceeds will be donated to Kolby s Footprints. Next Friday, Tasty Tuck for Reception and Key Stage 1 children will be either cheese and biscuits or fruit. These cost 50p each. Mrs Stainer, Catering Manager Hockey Club (Friday after school) There are now 5 places available for Year 4 pupils to join Hockey Club. If your child would like a place please let the school know as soon as possible. Please note shin pads and a gum shield are required to play Hockey. Thank you. Miss Minton Parent Lunch Autumn Term 2018 (Tuesday) Year 2 Year 1 Reception 6th November 13th November 20th November A reminder that you are invited to dine with your child s class and should therefore leave the dining hall when you and your child have finished dinner. Please go directly to Reception and sign out and do not enter other parts of the building or playground during your visit. Please note we unable to accommodate younger siblings during the meal. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Hot Dog in a Roll or Vegetarian Hot Dog Local Beefburger in a bun (E,G) Bean Burger (E,G) Roast Chicken, Stuffing Yorkshire Pudding & Gravy Quorn Fillet (G,Mk) Chicken Fajitas (G,Mk) Vegetable Fajitas Pasta Day Choice of Macaroni Cheese Napolitaine BBQ Baked Beans Catherine Wheel Twister Fries (G) Chips and Garden Peas Roast Potatoes Carrots & Green Beans Mexican Rice Sweetcorn Crusty Bread (G) Rocket Lollies Sugared Balls of Fire (Doughnuts) Jelly and Ice Cream (Mk) Milkshake (Mk) Crispy Chocolate Cake (Mk,G) Blueberry Cake ALLERGENS Ce = Celery, Cr = Crustacean, E = Eggs, F = Fish, G = Cereals containing Gluten L = Lupin, Mk = Milk, Mo = Molluscs, Mu = Mustard, N = Nuts, P = Peanuts Se = Sesame Seeds, So = Soya, Su = Sulphur Dioxide

6 5 5 November Dates Other Faith week - Hinduism Year 5 Cookery pm, Magical Maths Club starts 6 Year 2 Parent Lunch 7 Year 3 Egyptian Workshop 9 11am Remembrance Assembly 11 Remembrance Sunday 12 Year 5 Cookery pm, Magical Maths Club 13 Year 1 Parent Lunch am, Year 6 and Year 3 Class Mass at the Church 19 Year 5 Cookery pm, Magical Maths Club 20 Reception Parent Lunch am, Open Morning for Prospective Parents pm, Safeguarding Awareness Presentation at St. Francis 25 Solemnity of Christ the King 26 Year 5 Cookery pm, Magical Maths Club am, Year 4 & 5 Class Mass at the Church 30 Feast of St. Andrew 30 Book Fair arriving December Dates Red = Religious Black = General Green = Sports Blue = PTA 1 PTA Christmas Fair to be confirmed 2 First Sunday of Advent pm, Parent drop ins 3.30pm, Magical Maths Club am, KS2 Penitential Service at school 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception 8 PTA Christmas Fair to be confirmed pm, Magical Maths Club 11 Whole School Christmas Dinner 12 2pm, KS1 Nativity 13 2pm, KS1 Nativity 15 Choir at All Saints Choral Society Christmas Concert 18 Whole School Flu Immunisations 18 6pm, KS2 Christmas Carol Service (Year 4 readers) at the Church 19 End of term. School finishes at 2pm Christmas Holidays Thursday 20th December - Wednesday 2nd January 3 Non Pupil Day January Dates 4 Non Pupil Day 6 Epiphany 7 Pupils return to school

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8 Write on the poppy the names of deceased relatives and friends you would like remembered at the Remembrance Service on the 9th November. The children can colour it in.

9 Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service Are you worried or have concerns about your health? Come along to a Drop in Session, where you can meet a member of our Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Team. We can offer support and advice on the following topics and any other health issues which may be concerning you. C Cards Weight and dietary issues General physical and emotional health problems Sleep/behavioural concerns Hearing/ vision concerns Venue: Time: Date: Footsteps Room, Maldon Children s Centre (Top floor ACL Carmelite House, White Horse Ln, Maldon CM9 5FW) 15:30pm - 16:30pm Every Wednesday term time only (31th October th December 2018) No appointment necessary For further information call: /