ST BENEDICT’S Date: 2nd October CATHOLIC PRIMARY News 2020

SCHOOL Part of the Nicholas Postgate Issue 05 Catholic Academy Trust

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Headteacher’s message Dear parents, carers and children, Last week in school we took part in a retreat day “Hope and a future” as a spiritual focus to support our recovery curriculum, in light of the experience of living through lockdown and our return to school. Hope and a future comes from the quote in Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,..... “plans to give you hope and a future.”

The day in school was full of joy and the photographs, prayers, music and art work all demonstrated the hope we have in school and that your children, each day are building a better future. Whilst the days ahead are challenging, please read this prayer, written by one of our children in school, which I am certain will help in these uncertain times. Dear Lord, We thank you for bringing hope into our community. Thank you for the hope that has got us through. I hope the world is looked after so people can see it’s beauty. Amen Thank you to you all for the donations to support the refugees in our community, I always impressed by your generosity and care for others This Sunday’s Gospel was the parable of the vineyard owner. In the Gospel, we hear of the workers who are like people who didn’t listen to the Word of God. God made the earth, he wants us to look after it and care for one another so we all have equal parts and continue for the future. In caring for our common home what could you do to look after our world? Mrs Quatermain will be sending out dates for a socially distanced beach clean - perhaps we could start there!

Have a great week - Mrs Sill and all the staff at St. Benedict's

Head Teacher Award Star of the Week Awards

EYFS- Zachary B - being a really good friend Nursery - Annabelle, Connor & Erin

KS1 - Scarlett P - for being so lovely! Reception - James L & Effie - Beau

KS2 - Brooke A - a great example of a Y6 Year 1 - Noah & Peyton pupil With every best wish, Year 2 - Ivy & Isabel M SportsMrs Sill, staffStar and of thegovernors Week at Award St Benedict’s Year 3 - Erin & Harvey Isaac P - showing respect and patience in PE Year 4 - Grace H & Olivia C

Year 5 - Harry & Rochelle

Year 6 - Grace W, Chelsea & Lucy

‘Pray together, learn together’ stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk PE

Please do not bring PE Kit into school. Your child will wear their PE Kit on the day they have PE.

There will be a focus on non contact sports and outdoor PE for the first term.

Monday Year 6

Tuesday Year 4 Reception

Wednesday Year 1 Year 3

Thursday Year 5 Year 2

Friday Year 3

Additional information found on the school website and NPCAT website includes:

Up to date information from the trust, letters to parents, Menus, School Calendar and our uniform supplier details and price list

School Opening Times

Please can you ensure you do not arrive any earlier or pick up any earlier than the times allocated to your child/children. It is essential we keep to these times to avoid any congestion with Sacred Heart pupils and to maintain social distancing.

Classes Start time Finish time

Nursery 8.30 8.45 am 11.15 - 11.30 am 12.15 - 12.30 pm 3.00 - 3.15 pm

Reception 8.40 - 9.00 2.30 - 2.45

Years 2, 4 & 6 8.35 - 8.45 2.50 - 3.00

Years 1, 3 & 5 8.45 - 8.55 3.00 - 3.10

‘Pray together, learn together’ stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Y4H Children’s Birthdays

Mrs Hall has been isolating at home due to being in close contact with family member who had tested positive for COVID-19. Unfortunately, since then, Mrs Hall has herself tested positive and is recovering at home. Public Health England were contacted by Happy birthday to all our lovely children school and no further action needs to be taken celebrating their birthdays this week; with regards to your children or staff, as Mrs Hall was not in school when symptomatic. Ethan C, Faye, Pippa, Seb, Melody, Sam, I know the children are missing her dearly and Alfie B, Paige, Hadley J, Joshua P, Henry, we wish her a speedy recovery! Evie-Lee & Aemelia D Please continue to follow all the government advice and keep to the rule of 6. It is so important that as a community we work together to ensure we follow the rules and guidance. This is important when walking in and out of school and ensuring we keep the walkway and one way system clear, especially near the car park. Thank you for your support.

Breakfast club Government Advice

Please use the link provided to book your Please do not send your child to school children into breakfast club. This link will with any of the following three symptoms, be sent out via parent pay at the end of temperature, new continuous cough or every month for the following month. a loss of taste or smell.

Breakfast club starts at 7.45, please do not turn up any earlier.

Please enter via the school hall where a member of staff will be there to greet you.

Breakfast clubs costs £2.50 a session, the charge will be put on your parent pay account.

‘Pray together, learn together’ stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Year group emails; Parents Evening Via a Phone Call

y1staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Monday 5th October - Year 2

y2staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Tuesday 6th October - Year 1

y3staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Please contact the school office to make your appointment for a telephone y4staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk consultation on 01642 495770.

y5staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk

y6staff@stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk

Online Safety Church Mass via Youtube “Alexa, What do I need to know about you?” This week’s online safety focus is on You can visit the church and share in the Amazon Alexa. From insecure devices to masses via YouTube on your mobile privacy concerns, our helpful guide covers phone, tablet, computer, or television. Go some key points for parents and carers to to the YouTube app on your device and ensure that children use Alexa safely. using the search facility, usually at the top left-hand corner, type in ‘Blessed Nicholas Postgate, Redcar and Marske’ Click on the picture of Sacred Heart Church that comes up and you should see the interior of the church clearly.

‘Pray together, learn together’ stbenedicts.npcat.org.uk Thank you! School uniform

A big thank you for all of the donations Reception parents made to our collection of much needed Please can you check your child has come items for people living in refugee camps. home with the correct jumper or cardigan. Your generosity and kindness will give It is so important that each item of clothing much needed hope to those in need. is clearly labelled with your child’s full name.

Please use a permanent marker or clothing labels as otherwise they do wash off over time.

Thank you for your support - it saves the staff so much time and also helps to develop your child’s independence in school.

Flu Vaccinations Staff News

Flu vaccinations will take place in school On Friday we said goodbye to our on Friday 9th October. Lunchtime supervisor Sue Parker, we wish her well on her retirement. Thank her for 15 Please can you make sure you have years of service. returned your child’s consent forms.

Thank you!

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