Mission Statement Motto: Building relationships with God and each other, working hard in faith and hope
to give our best in all things
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
http://www.holycrossprimary.com
Newsletter 13: Week Ending 15th May 2015
Dear Parents,
Congratulations
Congratulations to Favor Osazee and Zara Okocha who were awarded the Brentwood Diocese
Citizenship Awards for Holy Cross, last Friday (8th May). The girls were very worthy winners for
embodying all the Core Values of the school and acting as responsible school, local and global
citizens. Thank you to their parents who joined us at the Cathedral for the award ceremony and
celebrations.
Our wonderful living world
 The chicks went off to their permanent home at the Ockendon Academy. There was sadness
at seeing them go but the cockerel especially needed a bigger space. Classes are going to visit
the chicks and other animals at the Ockendon so ask your children about what they see.
 Reception class have also had the opportunity to watch the development of butterflies from
caterpillar to butterfly!
Holy Cross and Somers Heath General Election
The School Councils worked hard across both schools to explain the democratic process to all pupils.
On Election Day, we set up at Polling Station in the ‘Outbreak Room’ with the children carrying out
the roles of the officials and a Governor-Sheila Higginson- overseeing the process. The children
thoroughly enjoyed the experience and only 11 ballot papers across the whole school were spoiled!
The overall winner in Holy Cross was the Labour Party!
School Uniform
 Please ensure your child has their P.E. uniform every day:
P.E. Uniform-white Holy Cross tee shirt and navy or black plain shorts, black
plimsolls/trainers for outdoor P.E.
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w/b May 18th- Assessment week for years 1,3,4 & 5
Wednesday 20th May-Class 5 trip to Pizza Express (Food Technology)
Thursday 21st May- Teachers from Campion and Ockendon to meet pupils in schoolSecondary Transition
Friday May 22nd- D.T exhibition in school hall for all parents 3.30-4.30pm
Monday 25th May-Friday 29th May- Half Term Holiday
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Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Tolerance, Justice, Forgiveness
Mission Statement Motto: Building relationships with God and each other, working hard in faith and hope
to give our best in all things
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Monday June 1st INSET Day-School closed to pupils
Tuesday 2nd June- Anti-Bullying Theatre/workshop for KS2
-Reception Class Health Screening-School Nurse
Thursday 4th June-Junior Music Festival rehearsal at St Thomas of Canterbury School for Yr 5
Friday 5th June-‘Change for Life’-Year 5
9th and 11th June –VR and NVR tests for Years 3 and 5
Wednesday 10th June-Reception Class Trip to Sea-life Aquarium
Friday 12th June-School Council Trip to Houses of Parliament
w/b 15th June- Phonic Check Screening for Year ones
Monday 15th June & Tuesday 16th June-Secondary Induction Day at Gaynes
Tuesday 16th June-Class photos
Thursday 18th June-District Sports at Blackshotts
Friday 19th June-Class 2 to Somers Heath-drama activity
w/b 22nd June-Science Week
Wednesday 24th June –Class 3 & 3/4 to Tilbury Fort and Thurrock Museum
Thursday 25th & Friday 26th June-Secondary Induction Day at Brentwood Ursuline
Friday 26th June- Class 5/6 & 6 to Tilbury Fort and Thurrock Museum
Monday 29th June-Thurrock Infant Music Festival at Blackshotts 9.45-11.30am (Tickets
available from Box Office-£4)
Tuesday 30th June-Quantum Theatre-Science
Wednesday 1st July –Meeting for New Reception Parents 2pm
Friday 3rd July -Somers Heath Year 6 to Holy Cross for Rounders Match
Monday 6th July-Year 6 Retreat Day to Aylesford
Monday 13th July-KS1 Sports Day 1.30pm
Tuesday 14th July-KS2 Sports Day 1.15pm
Wednesday 15th July –EYFS Sports Day 10am
Thursday 16th July-Thurrock Junior Music Festival- Year 5 (coach leaves Holy Cross at
6.30pm returns 9pm)
Friday 17th July- Year 6 Leavers’ Play 2pm
Tuesday 21st July –Year 6 Leavers’ Mass-3.30pm
-Year 6 Leavers Disco- 6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 22nd July break up at 1.30pm
Extra -curricular activities
 Multi Skills before school Club : Mondays 8-8.45am- already started
 Football club with outside provider for Years 3-6: Wednesdays- already started
 Football Club for Yr6- Thursdays 3.20-4.15pm with Mr Laws- starts Thursday 23rd April
 UKS2 Art Club with Miss Johnston: Fridays after May half term 3.20-4.15pm
 UKS2 Science Club with Mr Price: Fridays after May half term 3.20-4.15pm
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Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Tolerance, Justice, Forgiveness
Mission Statement Motto: Building relationships with God and each other, working hard in faith and hope
to give our best in all things
Religious life of the school
Prayer Intentions
During the month of May, We ask Our Lady Mary to intercede for us in all our private prayer
intentions. We pray also for all the children who will soon be making their First Holy
Communion.
Class Assemblies
As always parents are warmly invited to attend Class Assemblies but please arrive at school by 8.55am to be
seated before assembly begins. Also please remember that our assemblies are acts of worship and not shows.
Summer Term Dates
Friday 22nd May 2015
Friday 12th June 2015
Friday 19th June 2015
Friday 26th June 2015
Science Sharing Assembly
St. Peter’s Class Assembly 9.00am
St. Anthony’s Class Assembly 9.00am
St Francis’ Class Assembly 9.00am
Whole School
Class 1/2
Reception
Class 1
Whole School Masses/Class Liturgies
As always parents are warmly invited to attend Class Masses/Liturgies and whole school Masses but please
arrive promptly.
Summer Term
DATES
Mass/Liturgy
Person Responsible
Monday 8th June 2015
St. John the Baptist Class 6 Mass 2.15pm
Miss Johnston
Monday 22nd June 2015
St. Clare’s Class 5/6 Mass 2.15pm
Mr Price
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Monday 13 July 2015
St. Francis’ Reception Class Liturgy 2.30pm
Miss K Lakin
Tuesday 21st July 2015
3.30pm Leavers Mass in school hall
Miss Johnston/Mr Price
Thank you for your continued support of the school.
Kind regards
Mrs. M. Shepherd
Head Teacher
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Core Values: Respect, Honesty, Tolerance, Justice, Forgiveness