WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
www.ourladyoftheassumption.co.uk
19th July 2013
No 38
Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
Important Dates for your Diary.
Monday 22nd July. Y6 Leavers’ Assembly 9:30am.
Wednesday 24th July. End of Term, school closes at 1:45pm.
Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September. Staff Training Days.
Wednesday 4th September. School reopens for children in Years 1 to 6.
Attendance
Attendance for week beginning 8th July 2013:
Reception 94% Y1 97% Y2 92% Y3 95% Y4 90% Y5 95% Y6 97%
Average attendance for this week= 94.28%
Y1 took the attendance award in our infants with 95%. Y6 had the best attendance in KS2 with 97%.
Well done!
The most punctual class was Y4 with just 3 lates each all week. What a tremendous effort!
Average attendance for last week showed a big improvement but was still in the AMBER ZONE. Let’s try
our best to be in the GREEN ZONE for attendance for the last couple of weeks of the Summer term.
PLEASE NOTE: Holidays taken during term time will not be authorised by the school under ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
***PLEASE PLAN YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH TERM DATES IN MIND.***
Star Pupils:
Our star pupils for last week were:
The whole of Reception: For excellent behaviour on the school trip.
Jasmi Kanthanathan: For always trying her best.
Brandon Fisk: For always listening and giving excellent answers.
Maisie Byrne: For using rhyme and alliteration in her riddles.
Nicola Nolan: For writing a good recount of the trip.
Caitlin Jevons: For solving Maths problems using the correct calculations.
Mia Davies-Ball: For being kind, friendly and caring towards others.
Well done to all our stars!
Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School is a community based on the teachings of Jesus, where everyone is valued and
encouraged to achieve their full potential.
Values Blueprint.
During July we are looking back at our values from this academic year. Last week in assembly we thought
about Understanding, Cooperation and Thoughtfulness and what these values mean to us in our lives in
school and at home. We talked about how we can show understanding and cooperate with each other
and we reflected on the new rule Jesus gave us. Jesus said, “I’m going to give you a new rule.
It’s this: Love one another. I love each one of you, and I want you to love each other. When you’re all
happy together, everyone will know that you love one another, and that you are my friends.” (Based on
John 13:34-35.)
Term Dates 2013-14
Just a reminder about the term and holiday dates for the next academic year. Please note that we are
having a shorter holiday at Easter but a two week break at the Summer (Whit) half term. As you are
aware holidays taken during term time will now not be authorised under any circumstances, so please
plan holidays with term dates in mind.
Literacy Trust Event.
On Tuesday afternoon, children from Year 4, 5 and 6 had their final event in the Literacy Trust Reading
Project. The children had a marvellous ‘book picnic’ in our school courtyard. They had the opportunity to
choose their 3rd book and to read and relax whilst enjoying an ice lolly.
Breakfast Club.
 Opens at 8am each morning; children should not be dropped off before this time.
 The cost is £1.00 per day or £4.50 per week whether your child is having breakfast or not.
 Breakfast is served between 8am and 8.30am.
Year 6 Photographs.
A group photograph is available to view and/ or purchase in the school office. These photographs are
beautifully presented in an informal style and are lovely mementos of the children’s time in our school.
IMPORTANT REMINDER.
Dogs are not allowed on the school premises, including the playground, as they present a potential
health and safety risk. Thank you for you cooperation in this matter.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Mr M Burke Headteacher
Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School is a community based on the teachings of Jesus, where everyone is valued and
encouraged to achieve their full potential.