St. John’s RC Primary School

St John’s RC Primary School

Sacrament of Confirmation

Our children and children from St. Gabriel’s were Confirmed on Thursday evening by Bishop Brain from the Diocese of Salford.

Wishing you God’s Blessing and love to inspire and guide you through your life. Congratulations.

SATS

Monday 13 May sees the start of SATS week. Please ensure children go to bed early and are in school on time.

Nursery Open Day

We will be holding our nursery open day on Friday 7 June (time to be confirmed at a later date). All those who have already put in an application will receive an invitation; those who are thinking of applying for a place at St. John’s are welcome to drop in.

School Trips

It has been arranged for our classes to go on the following trips:
Reception classes: Monday 10 June - Sealife, Trafford Centre
Classes 1 and 2: Tuesday 21 May - St. Leonard’s Farm, Bradford
Classes 3 and 4: Thursday 6 June - Eureka, Halifax
Nursery and classes 5, 6 are yet to decide where they are going.

Parent Pyramid

Parent Pyramid is a six week course for mums, dads, grandparent or carers. It is a fun filled course with activities and ideas to raise awareness of the role you play in developing a child’s self-esteem and confidence.

The course starts on Wednesday 5 June, 9.15am to 11.15am at St. John’s. Please contact Lyndsey Cryer (family worker) on 07807 510318 to register your interest.

Golden book awards

The Golden Book awards are for children who have tried their best in all areas with politeness and respect.
Foundation 2: Junior and Mikaeel
Reception/1: Aimerance and Filip
Class 1: Annie and Tresor
Class 2: Haris and Priscilla
Class 3: Joel and Martyna
Class 4: Jessica and Dana
Class 5: Hannah and Maria
Class 6: Mahira and Pedro
Highest attendance award went to Class 5.

Attendance and punctuality

Attendance
As a school we regard regular attendance as essential for pupil progress. We have to record on the register the reason for every absence. If you do not provide an explanation, then these days are marked as unauthorised absences which could result in a visit by the Education Welfare Officer.

Punctuality
School starts at 8.50am for registration and lessons begin at 9am. When children arrive after this time, not only does it disrupt the other children but causes the late child to miss part of the lesson which could result in them falling behind in their work.

Appointments
Appointment cards MUST be shown before children can be taken out of school. Turning up at the school without prior notice may result in you not being allowed to take children out of class.

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