St. John’s RC Primary

St John’s RC Primary School

St. John’s parishioners visit the school

On Friday 26 April, Parishioners of St. John’s and grandparents of school children were invited to the school. Our children entertained them with songs and offered them refreshments before giving them a tour of the school. A very enjoyable afternoon was had by all involved and we would like to make this a regular event.

Big Maths sessions

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week saw the introduction of the Big Maths sessions for parents and children.
Parents were invited to workshops in the school hall to bring an awareness of the levels of expectation for each stage of their child’s development and help parents to support their children in an easy, fun way.

E-safety lessons

E-safety lessons were given to key stage 2 children on Tuesday. The purpose of the lessons, presented by David Brookes, RMBC, was to make children aware of the dangers of revealing information, no matter how trivial they may seem, on social networks.

Sacramental programme

Our children will be making their Confirmations at 7pm on Thursday 9 May,
Bishop Brain, Diocese of Salford, will be the celebrant. Please keep them in your prayers as they and their families prepare for this special occasion.
Bank Holiday Monday 6 June – school closed for the day.

Golden book awards

The Golden Book awards are for children have tried their best in all areas with politeness and respect.

Foundation 2: Benedicte and Abdullah
Reception/1: Larissa and Aisha
Class 1: Kena and Jason
Class 2: Jacob and Amy
Class 3: Kamen and Aleena
Class 4: Lungile and Dana
Class 5: Vera and Wisdom
Class 6: Edmilsa and Jeanne

Highest attendance award went to Class 1.

Attendance

Children must attend school each day unless a valid reason can be given.
The school must be informed of absences on a daily basis.
Please note that it is illegal to take children out of school during term time.
Children missing school could be liable to court action.

Church news

Mass times:

Saturday 12 noon and 5.30pm; Sunday 9.30pm.
Sunday 5 May, Crowning of Our Lady’s Statue
Saturday 4 May Car Boot Sale starting 7.30am onwards, on the St John’s Church & School Car Park.

Why not sell your unwanted items - £8.00 per vehicle. Sign up at the back of church to book your place now. Refreshments available. Entrance FREE, proceeds to the Building Fund!

St John’s Presbytery
Dowling Street, Rochdale. OL11 1EX
Tel: 01706 646877
stjohns@rochdale.dofs.org.uk  
www.stjohns.rochdale.dofs.org.uk