Thank you to all for your excellent hard work and commitment this half term (seemed like a long one!)

Have a great half term

 

School open each day 7-5

Thank you to the paint team who have volunteered and will be in painting on Tuesday. Therefore, if you are in school Wednesday, please be aware that there may still be some wet paint.

 

NO REWARDS THIS WEEK

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Mary prayer – daily – include at the most appropriate time (as it is the month of October)

Child Led Prayer:  Model B: The Harvest; (Model A to prepare for after half term = New :Virtues – Learned and WIse)

Church newsletter:Church newsletter 19.10.25

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTINUES: Please take some time to refer to this once a week this half term. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18Erk_NDOQMbLeSeDHE55S9wxW-ACHt7AtheIZ__Nem4/edit?usp=sharing

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Many thanks for managing the open classrooms across the last fortnight. This adds context prior to parents’ evening, particularly when you are talking about writing, presentation of work, etc and targets for next steps. Lots of great feedback received when parents were leaving.

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CBa remains off-sick. Please be vigilant with building security

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Monday 20.10.25 –  AC out

MB out first thing – JJ please do the KS2 gate

HAPPY DIWALI! Please share Diwali with the children and complete your own tasks if you have the opportunity. If someone is celebrating in your class (they may be absent today) then give them a chance to share this with their peers.

Tempest in the hall from 8am INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS throughout the morning

New pupil joining St Joseph’s class today – EH

9:30am Family Support meeting CM St V TD’s office

Break Y5/6 Rosary club

VM/LJ please swap order of first aid duties

Lunch supervisor interviews td/mb

11:15/ 11:45/ 1:15/ 1:45/ 2:15

1:30pm Occupational Therapist in school to see GS St Martin’s

Please put RE books outside TD’s office for book looks tomorrow am – one expected, one below and make sure one is PPG please

MB Football match after school with MM

6-7pm Online Safety meeting for Parents in the hall

 

Tuesday 21.10.25 – AC out

CALL TO HELP: Thank you for the wonderful response to this. The list has been removed and will be updated to see if any of you have any of the remaining items.  The family are overwhelmed.

JR phonics in St Bernadette’s classroom today – please meet as usual and then escort the pupils

8-12 MB/TD RE Book look

Lunch – please send liturgical leaders to the PRACTICAL ROOM to see TD

1-3 YR to Y6 flu vaccines in practical room

 

Wednesday – 22.10.25 – AC out 

PPG Pupils – please access this spreadsheet (download your own copy) if you are not sure of who your PPG pupils are. You can also see this via their pupil profile on Arbor. Thank you. PPG Students in 2025-2026

Harvest donations to come in this morning – staff donation, please add to your own class contribution.

Wake Up Shake Up KS1 – all welcome

NR out am – phonics group in St V’s

10-2 TD/MB out Engagement Meeting at Bishop Challoner – JJ DSL

(COVER ARRANGEMENTS FOR LUNCH OFFICE AND KS2 PLAYGROUND TO BE ARRANGED)

1pm swimming Y5 MM/JC – cover for St B to be confirmed

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 LB

Parents’ evening: 3:40-6:40pm

 

Thursday – 23.10.25 – AC out

Harvest donations to come in this morning – staff donation, please add to your own class contribution.

9:15am Harvest Festival in the hall

ZZ Lunch Supervisor last day today 🙁 Please wish her well)

Lunch – please send Junior H+S Officers to the PRACTICAL ROOM to see TD

1pm Ofsted with Ian Beardsmore (MAT CSEL) online TD (MB)

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

 

Friday – 24.10.25 – AC out

Teachers to be prepared in advance with regards to concluding the targets from 24.25. Please look at this on Perspective IN ADVANCE of the meeting.

An additional email will follow regarding further details for the day.

National College training to be completed by JBo/SBo/NW/SCa today. Please send certificates to TD (See email)

EYFS – Strong Foundations CPD (1hr)… please see email

TA’s – Teachers – please direct the TAs for the day (plan and communicate in advance). Please share with neighboring colleagues who do not have a TA

 

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/N4gc1PC5hGunrXvM6

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Mary prayer – daily – include at the most appropriate time (as it is the month of October)

Child Led Prayer:  Model A: Pope Leo’s monthly intention: Collaboration between different religions

Church newsletter:Church newsletter 12.10.25

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTINUES: Please take some time to refer to this once a week this half term. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18Erk_NDOQMbLeSeDHE55S9wxW-ACHt7AtheIZ__Nem4/edit?usp=sharing

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Class assemblies– these should be evaluated as a whole class on the following Monday – please do not leave too long as the children will struggle to recall what went well/could have been better. https://forms.gle/KBxpq6YQ542fgFtH6

The APOP St Anthony’s 25.26 is a new requirement that has to be shared with governors and the diocese on a compliance check. They expect to know who is planning and evaluating each aspect of the prayer life of the school (only the Autumn term has been completed so far). The number of evaluations that you are asked for have not been increased but there is a clear expectation that they are completed as per the APOP – attached here FYI.

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CBa remains off-sick. Please be vigilant with building security

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Monday 13.10.25 – TD all day – Principals in Dudley

MB to see ST Tom More some point today 

9am TAC OG HR/CBr – cover? SC /MM?

11am TAC  EJ HR + Nest

11am Y5/6/ Rosary Club LB

1:10 Amy Howard – EP – obs FG St Stephens

2:10 Amy Howard – EP – obs NA St Maximilian

2:45pm TAC OL HR/LK  – cover?

Netball club cancelled

 

Tuesday 14.10.25

https://forms.gle/z824Rpyw5wD8bxVv7 Volunteers needed for painting in the holiday. Please answer by FRIDAY 17th

8:30am – 11 6x teacher trainees in school – science module (MB’s office)

9am TAC TM HR/JJ

9am NW/TD Parent Attendance Contract meeting for BR St Max

LJ out until 11:30am (regroup phonics)

11am Admissions governors AC/TD

11am TAC SU HR/TT

1pm TAC CS HR/TT

2:30pm TAC JJS HR/TT

4-5:15pm TD online meeting SEN

3:45 MB online meeting with ARTHOG staff

 

Wednesday – 15.10.25 – AC out

To answer a couple of people’s queries…the report template may be tweaked, but nothing that you will be filling in now will change. There may just be a couple of changes for Spring and Summer 

9:15am Prospective YR visit – TT

9:30am Diane Mason tour of school – Diane is our School Improvement Advisor

10:30 YR prospective pupil  – EHCP – visiting the Nest with TD

1-4pm EB online SEN CPD in staffroom

Linda B out/ JR to cover hall 12-12:30

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 TD

2:30pm KS1 Open classroom

3:30 pm Girls’ Football Match on Bee Lane

STAFF MEETING: Preparation time for staff meeting

4:45-6:45pm FGB TD/CBr

Have you submitted your reward nominations? https://forms.gle/N4gc1PC5hGunrXvM6

 

Thursday – 9.10.25 – AC out

Teaching staff: interested in an NPQ? This is an 18 month long qualification. If you are interested, please see TD today or tomorrow to have your name submitted to the CSEL. Thank you.

TT Rock Day! Get your rock gear on!

Work taking place today in gas cupboard (near kitchen)

8:50pm Open classroom (YN)

9:15am prospective parent visit MB

9:30am pre-admission meeting YR pupil TD

10:25-11:10 LJ out

10:30 Y4 prospective pupil tour/pre admission meeting TD

VM out 11:40+ (LJ FIrst Aid cover)

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

No Mrs Duhra – she’s just emailed aplogies 

2:15pm YN open classroom

 

Friday – 10.10.25 – AC out

https://forms.gle/z824Rpyw5wD8bxVv7 Volunteers needed for painting in the holiday. Please answer by the end of the day. Thanks to those signed up so far – so very grateful x

JBo out until 10am – cover needed for phonics/ SBo + SCa register

9am UKS2 open classroom

10:30am – 12:30pm TD at Our Lady’s church OLSC 100 anniversary

11:20am+ EM out

JC out pm – WB in St B

1:30-2:30pm SEN support for maths online TD/MB

2:40pm St Mary Magdalene’s class assembly

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/mu9NvQKYPv83ZHWE6

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Mary prayer – daily – include at the most appropriate time (as it is the month of October)

Child Led Prayer: Model B: Our Lady/Mothers/those who care for us (please be sensitive to different family models in your cohort) (Model A for next week: Pope Leo’s monthly intention: Collaboration between different religions)

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 5.10.25

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To all those involved with meeting the medical needs of MS – thank you so much. It has been reassuring to hear you all grow in confidence over the past couple of weeks – the pupil is doing so well as a result. Excellent team work!

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONTINUES: Please take some time to refer to this once a week this half term. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18Erk_NDOQMbLeSeDHE55S9wxW-ACHt7AtheIZ__Nem4/edit?usp=sharing

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SLT Writing review this week – see book look (Monday) and observations in phonics/KS1 with Brilliant basics focus

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Thank you for Model A Pupil Led prayer evaluations completed so far: St Martin, St Patrick, St Bernadette, St Cecilia, St Stephen. I have been able to use these for the report to governors. Remaining classes, this needs completing at least once per half term.

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Monday 6.10.25

WaMoRaM all this week for UKS2 children- all staff welcome of course.

Kindles will be given out this week to the classes – they will need top up charging as I struggle to charge them all in the office beforehand .

Alex Clarke in to audit Chrome books. Please ensure that ALL devices are in the trollies at the start of the day, including those used for Boom Reader, etc.

Please inform Y5/6 that there is Rosary club in St Cecilia’s at breaktime today

AC out until 10am

9am MB/TD to visit phonics to look at brilliant basics – 9:25-9:45

9am MAP Review ERW HR/Nest rep/JBo (part of meeting)

10am -12 EP Amy Howard in to observe CA St Patrick

10-11am Family Help meeting EJC St V TD

GOLD WRITE BOOKS and folders TO TD’s OFFICE AT LUNCH – 1 exp, 1 WTS+, 1 weakest writer (AND 1 GDS if you have them based on SUMMER DATA) EYFS to send 1 OT, 1 NOT (but just below)

1pm+ TD/MB Writing moderation

1pm Caroline Caddick (Buildings and Estates) to see AC (NW office)/ 2pm TD

2:15pm TAC BO HR/LK – (MM to join St Patrick’s to release LK for part of this meeting or JR to attend)

UNIFORM STANDARDS – issues seen – some pupils with necklaces, some with hair down, some incorrect PE kit – joggers/leggings. Please report these in to TD/MB to be dealt with in the absence of MM.

Tuesday 7.10.25

WaMoRaM all this week for UKS2 children- all staff welcome of course -big thank you to the 5 staff members who came yesterday 🙂  

NR out until 11 (phonics!)

10:30-11:30 AC online finance meeting (Do not disturb)

9am MB/TD to visit phonics to look at brilliant basics – 9:25-9:45

11:15 Writing observation – St Veronica’s (MB/TD)

11:35 Writing observation – St Martin’s (MB/TD)

VM out 11:40+ (LJ FIrst Aid cover)

12:15pm please send JUNIOR HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICERS to the practical room

NO ECO-WARRIORS today (children to be dismissed as usual – parents informed)

3:20pm Parent’s meeting – confirmation in C10. TD/MB/LB

4-5:30pm Prayer and Liturgy Directory Diocese online meeting TD/MB

 

Wednesday – 8.10.25 – TD out

WaMoRaM all this week for UKS2 children- all staff welcome of course.

You may find you  have been sent an email invite to ‘juniper’ today- please DON’T activate it until we come together for staff meeting later on – thanks 

LK out from 10:30 – SH in St Patrick

9:15am Prospective YR parent visit MB/TT

MB to see DH re staff meeting am (please sort cover DH – thanks)

11:15am Writing observation – St John Bosco’s (MB)

11:25 – EB/MM to join St MM for 20 mins to release PC

12:45pm MM/MB swimming with Y5

1pm+ TT out EYFS LA Network (Please cover across YR/Y1 staffing)

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 LB

2pm dietician with NW/catering/MS parents – TD office

2:20pm OPEN CLASSROOM YR Forest School – NW – please manage parents/gate

STAFF MEETING: Twilight – conclusion of the writing framework (finishes by 5:30pm) – Please bring LAPTOP and your MOBILE PHONE

Have you submitted your reward nominations? https://forms.gle/mu9NvQKYPv83ZHWE6

 

Thursday – 9.10.25 – TD out

Please check if your class library ahs any of these books ‘Spy Dogs, Spy Pup and Spy Cat series’ they need to be removed due to a safeguarding threat (see MB for details if you have any concerns)

WaMoRaM all this week for UKS2 children- all staff welcome of course.

9am Open classroom LKS2 – Please aim for this to be over by 9:25am

Y1 visit to The Black Country Museum – CBo/AG/LJ/EM/VM/NR/ZD (WB in St Martin’s) – [Thank you CBo for arranging this]

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

 

Friday – 10.10.25 – TD out

World Mental Health Day today – Top tips to avoid work burnout

JR out today – phonics to be regrouped (DHu to discuss with SCa – JR has 13 pupils)

WaMoRaM all this week for UKS2 children- all staff welcome of course.

2:40pm St Maximilian’s class assembly

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/xXYHwihiafVopkrs7

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: One new prayer from your phase prayers to learn

Child Led Prayer: Model A – Guardian Angels (as shared last week)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JKcp-m5ywhAsrw0cSOSewVgOneXiTqvNe1i0kgI5bZo/edit?usp=sharing

Holy Guardian Angel prayer (for part of the service – print)

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 28.9.25 Church newsletter 28.9.25

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JC/JJ. PLease complete asap. Thank you.https://forms.gle/UHgL2fzuE1KktQ8S9

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Safeguarding Procedure compliance – staff identity badges. Wither wear on lanyard or with the clip badge (these are available from AC). Regular visitors now from the MAT. Please ensure that these are worn.

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Thank you to all who helped cover staff absences last week – I appreciate your flexibility and support

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Monday 29.9.25

(PPA cover as usual today)

AG out – TT in St Veronica’s, EM in St Francis am/SBo pm and EB 2:45+

No SBo – phonics and the above arrangements need to be amended

ALL pupils should now have completed baseline tests and data have been loaded into the spreadsheets. Any late entries? Please inform MB so that he can send an updated version to the MAT and the LA.

Today is the launch of St Gabriel the Archangel Multi-Academy Trust. PLease find the time to share this video ( 3m 46s) from Bishop Timothy with your children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vwDhTkeS7M 

[This is the secondary school version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYhlzkpKNw4 – you may like to watch this as staff – David Wells (you saw him if you went to the SFSC conference]

9:15-9:30 Prospective Parent visit MB

9:30-10 TD/MB meeting CMc father St V

12pm – ALL KS2 classes to participate in the first part of the Mass. This will be the entrance hymn, opening prayer and readings. You may hear some of the homily. When you close the Mass at 12:15pm, please do so with reverence. Conclude with grace before meals. Please explain that sadly we cannot participate in the whole of the Mass as this clashes with their food service. It is not possible to watch the Mass in the hall whilst eating as this is not participation and is not reverent. https://www.sgacmat.co.uk/st-gabriel-the-archangel-cmat-celebration-mass/

10-3pm TD/JR/K Hard out with 2 pupils at St Gabriel’s Launch Mass

11:30-12:30pm MB AK Family Support meeting online (parent onsite)

1pm TAC EB St C HR

 

Tuesday 30.9.25

No AG – WB cover

Karl Babarczi visiting today – schedule =

• Phonic lesson visits – St V, St F, St J, JR (then NCTEM St M)
• LKS2 maths visits inc SEND pupils – St P, St B, St MM
• UKS2 writing visits – St S, St C, St M
• Then Pupil led prayer and RE in St Cecilia’s after lunch

Many thanks to all for welcoming Karl to their classrooms

9am Early Help meeting KE (St V) TD/NW/Ormiston

9:15am TAC ER HR +?

10:30-11:30am AC online finance meeting

1:30pm Y5/6 in the hall – Knife Crime and Anti-social behaviour with PCSO Trudi Brittle POSTPONED

1:30-2:30 TD meeting NW TSM preparation

2pm TA EB St C HR +?

4pm TD online DfE meeting Writing Framework (Eco Warriors!)

 

Wednesday – 1.10.25

BLACK HISTORY MONTH BEGINS TODAY – PLease take time to share and discuss the ppt and then use snippet about key figures to support handwriting/key words. The final page asks you to identify the next activity that your class would like to do…if you want help/resources from TD, please send an email. Alternatively, ensure that you are providing at least one opportunity per week to keep this on the agenda. Main aim – to teach that racism is unacceptable and would not be tolerated in our school.Black History Month 25

Wake Up Shake Up for KS1 pupils – staff welcome (come on!) KARATE this week

10-1 DSL Network

12:45pm MM/MB swimming with Y5

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 TD

NW and MB at cross country meet after school (mixed relays)

STAFF MEETING: Purple Mash KS1/2 3:30-5pm ONSITE IN C9/ EYFS Staff meeting 3:40-4:40pm

Have you submitted your reward nominations? https://forms.gle/xXYHwihiafVopkrs7

 

Thursday – 2.10.25

Census Day

8am Admissions Governors

9:30-10:30 LB online meeting RE Pilot Branch 5 launch

10-12 NW/TD TSM Attendance meeting with Sam Cox LA

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

4-5pm New Ofsted Framework DfE online meeting TD plus anyone who would like to join 🙂

 

Friday – 3.10.25 

All reward nominations were submitted. This makes a huge difference in assembly preparation – many thanks.

NB out all day- EM out all day too 

FYI- the cross country teams came 2nd and 5th in the city on Wednesday night- really good achievement with nearly 40 teams competing from across the city (156 runners). Thanks and well done to Nikki and Michelle for their time running the club.

ALL STAFF: All chrome books and Ipads MUST be returned to the correct trolley by the end of today so that Alex can audit them on Monday- please ensure that chromebooks ‘borrowed ‘ for boom reader or supporting specific children are returned to the learning hub by the end of today.

9:30am TD/AC online meeting with Children’s University

10:15 Nikki Hart to see AC/TD Finance team

AC/TD meeting Nikki Hart – Finance team (time tbc)

AD SEN focus day today – please discretely point out the focus pupil for her so that she can see how they are supported within your classroom

2pm+ NR out

2:40pm St Cecilia’s class assembly

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/ezffXBwVxn4YBukU8

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Payers to Mary – Monday is the Feast of the Nativity of Mary (in other words, Mary’s birthday). This week, focus on age appropriate prayers to Mary at least once per day.

Child Led Prayer: Model B (See booklet – ‘Our Class Saint’)

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 21.9.25

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Baseline testing Y1-Y6 – please ensure that the results spreadsheet has been completed

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Still little progress with Juniper. Please do not wait for this platform before sending homework – this should be sent on a weekly basis. Thank you.

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People still to complete this form as of Friday night = TT/AG/LK/JC/PCJJ. PLease complete asap. Thank you.

Staff who attended the INSET Day were asked to complete this form to say that they had heard the Fire Safety update. 6 of you did so – thank you. Please can all others who were present complete the link: https://forms.gle/UHgL2fzuE1KktQ8S9

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Safeguarding Procedure compliance – staff identity badges. Just 6 requests for pin/clip badges. Other staff should be wearing theirs using the lanyard.

https://forms.gle/vWGJxtsiwxj7onKRA

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FIRST AID ISSUE – A large number of LKS2 pupils were sent to first aid on Friday without a First aider. VM was 20 minutes late back to lesson. Wherever possible, first aiders who are available from those classes need to support. This was particularly challenging as NW was covering AC. Please be aware of what is taking place on the calendar, thank you.

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Fire registers MUST be snt to the hall each lunchtime- several were not sent down last week, several LKS2 registers were missing on several days . Please set up a monitor to do the job for you.

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Please remember Gerry Aston in your prayers. He is struggling with a significant lung condition.

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Monday 22.9.25

no VM – LJ First aid slot 1 and volunteer needed  12:30-1

no NB

MS return to school since diabetes diagnosis (St F). Thank you to all staff who have completed training and are taking on responsibilities for meeting her medical needs.

Foundation Subject Book Look – please put Art/DT books outside TD’s office – all classes – one expected, one wts, one WB (lowest achievement in the class). Books to be there by 9am please. YR/YN – please provide any evidence for EAD that you have at this stage or send a nil return.

9am Amy Howard EP in to observe EU (Nest/Reception)

10:30am TD Reception tour prospective parent for current YR

12:15pm – please send Eco Warriors 25 to St Maximilian’s

1pm Nest review re HC – HR/LJ

2pm Nest review TKA – HR/TT

3:30 Prevent training for DSLs – MB office – JJ/MB/TD

5 – TD visiting ANTs re lease agreement/safeguarding compliance check

 

Tuesday 23.9.25

No NB – DH is looking for support with hearing his children read.

No Tt – covered by internal staffing across C2/3;

No VM – JR for first aid please. 

Please see adverts for two maternity cover posts. Please share with anyone you know that is relevant. Thank you:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147367/EDV-2025-SACPA-19666

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147367/EDV-2025-SACPA-82024

9:30am Caterlink meeting TD/Mary

11am Outreach review meeting

11am Every review TD/AC

Please send Liturgical Leaders to St Cecilia’s for 12:15 please

12:15-2:15 JC out (JBr in St Bernadette’s)

1pm AH Nest review meeting HR

1:15pm TD/AC Childrens’ University meeting online

2pm Educarum TD online

2:30 AK Nest review HR

Please tell Eco-Warriors to go to the Learning Hub after school TD/Ania

 

Wednesday – 24.9.25

TT off NB off 

All catch ups from baseline tests must be completed ASAP (so the spreadsheeets can be sent to MAC ad LA)- please complete the spreadsheets so data can be used for interventions etc 

Wake Up Shake Up for KS1 pupils – staff welcome (come on!)

10-11am – AC online finance meeting – do not disturb

12:45pm MM/MB swimming with Y5

1pm+ Y6 Height and weight checks in practical room

2:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 TD (Note change of time = change of time for C1 PE)

AG out 3:15+

STAFF MEETING: Prayer and Liturgy – Diocese training

Have you submitted your reward nominations? https://forms.gle/ezffXBwVxn4YBukU8

 

Thursday – 25.9.25

Reminder – rewards: https://forms.gle/ezffXBwVxn4YBukU8

All catch ups from baseline tests must be completed ASAP (so the spread sheets can be sent to MAC ad LA) -please complete the spreadsheets so data can be used for interventions etc 

Foundation Subject Book Look – please put History/Geography books outside TD’s office – all classes – one expected, one wts, one WB (lowest achievement in the class). Books to be there by 9am please. YR/YN – please provide any evidence for EAD that you have at this stage or send a nil return.

9am MB meeting Year 3 parent

Please send Junior H+S Officers 25 to Practical Room

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

4pm TD DES Leadership Briefing online

As promised – pupil-led prayer for NEXT TUESDAY (Version A) https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JKcp-m5ywhAsrw0cSOSewVgOneXiTqvNe1i0kgI5bZo/edit?usp=sharing

Holy Guardian Angel prayer (for part of the service – print)

Friday – 26.9.25 

All catch ups from baseline tests must be completed ASAP (so the spreadsheeets can be sent to MAC ad LA)-please complete the spreadsheets so data can be used for interventions etc  – DEADLINE IS TODAY!

9:30am CIN CMc St V TD

10:15 – red tables , please ask the children to bring their books.Voice of the Learner interviews Art/DT/History/Geog – 11 Archie M, 10 AT 9 MG, 8 GM, 7 JG, 6 GE

10:30-11:30 – Mark Hinton Senior Performance and Transformation Partner visit – chat in TD office and the tour.

1pm Gately surveyors site visit with Caroline Caddick and Karen ? +TD

2:40pm St Stephen’s class assembly

3:20pm EH Meeting OP TD/NW

ADVANCE NOTICE – PPA will not be available on Monday and will be shifted. WB in St Veronica’s. Details to be added.

REMINDER: Next week’s staff meeting is until 5pm (Purple Mash)

 

 

 

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/DFJEsyRWSiXUGgFZ7

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Payers to Mary – Monday is the Feast of the Nativity of Mary (in other words, Mary’s birthday). This week, focus on age appropriate prayers to Mary at least once per day.

Child Led Prayer: Model A: The Pope’s Monthly Intention [Model A again as I have started the booklet from NEXT Monday]. If you have already prepared with your pupils, swap them around and do The Pope’s intention next week instead.

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 14.9.25

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Maths adaptive teaching focus: Thank you to those who have had visits this week. Please view feedback in Perspective and move on any immediate actions. Please discuss with either of us for additional feedback if anything is unclear. Lots of excellent engagement seen.

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PSHE: NSPCC Campaign: To be delivered this week.

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/soss-resources-202526 

• KS1 assembly – 12 mins then around one hour of linked activities
• KS2 assembly = 20 mins then around one hour of linked activities PLUS time to complete survey (could be done in the following ICT lesson)

This package is for KS1 and KS2. EYFS and the Nest should take the opportunity to share the Pantosaurus video and discuss it, explaining expectations in particular with toileting behaviours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnroTxz7USI. 

Also establish, who would children speak to if they were worried about something.

• If needed, Any individual tasks can be recorded in the back of the RE book alongside other RSE/PSHE learning.
• 3 families HAVE NOT GIVEN CONSENT to the KS2 survey completion. The relevant teachers affected have been emailed.

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Start this week

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Baseline testing week Y1-Y6 – please see emails for test papers and complete data input within the deadline

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Staff who attended the INSET Day were asked to complete this form to say that they had heard the Fire Safety update. 6 of you did so – thank you. Please can all others who were present complete the link: https://forms.gle/UHgL2fzuE1KktQ8S9

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Monday 15.9.25 – FU out 2pm+ – cover tba/ No SK – EB to remain in Nest after 10am/

No PC – Wendy to cover St Mary’s – this means today’s planned PPA will need to be postponed then caught up as soon as we can arrange it (This affects AG, Jo B, DH- apologies)

No HR

7:30am TD/FU Safeguarding training

10-11am AC online CPD Every (Please do not disturb)

10-11 MB in St Max’ class

11:15-12:15 JC out- MB to cover – needs planning that WB should have been doing please

12:30-1pm – TD online meeting Eclipse Andrea Hadley – case review

1pm-1:15pm HR meeting TD/NB

2pm – FU out

 

Tuesday – 16.9.25 – Ania out am.No HR. PC out

WB in C8 lesson 1, MB Lesson 2 + 3, WB Lesson 4+ 5

Spreadsheets for the baseline tests have been uploaded onto the shared drive – I have also produced a spreadsheet for each year group (see the tabs) with all the columns filled in (name ppg etc) that MUST be copied into the results spreadsheet for consistency and analysis Names for Spreadsheets

9:30-11am EP Planning meeting TD/HR Amy Howard

10-11 NW online CPD CME – please do not disturb

1-1:30pm EP (Aimee Webster) in Nest and classroom to observe GS

1:30-2pm EP to assess GS in Sensory Room – a staff member needs to check in with her on 10 minute intervals

2-3:30pm consultation meeting for GS – Mom, Cara Moreton (St Mary’s SENDCo), HR, TT and Nest staff – across time slot (please arrange timings) – mom will leave at 3pm. Staff to leave by 3:15pm to support dismissal – fetch GS and bring him to meeting room.

1pm WB in st Joseph – JBo diabetes training

2pm TAC for TA – due to staffing in GS meeting, this will just be with TD, parents and SNEYS.

3:20pm SLT meeting Maths review feedback TD/MB/JC

Juniper (the new MarvellousMe) is still not ready – at least another week.

 

Wednesday – 17.9.25 – WB in am C2 Lesson 1, JBo Lesson 2 and 3; Lesson 4/5 DHu PPA payback

https://forms.gle/DFJEsyRWSiXUGgFZ7 REWARD NOMINATIONS

8am Admissions governors

9:30-10am TD online SEN meeting

10am Meeting with Insurance company re: buildings TD/ C Caddick (St GA Partner for Estates)

MB and MM at swimming with Year 5 from 12:45

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 TD

3:30-5:30 NW online training Poverty Proofing

STAFF MEETING: TWILIGHT SESSION 330-5:30pm Writing Framework – please bring your CPD folder/appendix and have access to this unit and next unit of writing (electronically or on paper)

Partially sucked tablet found on the floor in the corridor KS2 today – half green/half white (gaviscon?) PLease be alert to any pupils self medicating – this should not occur. Reported as a near miss due to children being able to access a tablet without supervision.

 

Thursday – 18.9.25 – LJ 10 until 11am/ EM out 11:25+

Please remember to send fire registers to the hall (set up a class monitor if that helps) LKS2 in particular

10-11 NW/TD attendance/absence penalties

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

2-4pm Innovation Hub – details to be confirmed (Postponed whilst determining membership)

LANYARDS – As per the safeguarding policy, staff should be wearing their staff identity cards. I recognise that there are some activities and some cohorts where this is not safe. However, the rest of the time/staff should be wearing these. If you would prefer a clip for your card rather than a lanyard, please complete this form by next Monday and they will be ordered. Thank you. 

 

Friday – 19.9.25 – JC out WB in St Bernadette’s

8am TD meeting LW re Ants Lease

9am – meeting (Visitors room) P Rickward and IB parent

9am Family Support TD/NW OP  Postponed

9:30 Liz Marr S+L in Visitors room to see SU (St F), TS (St J), JG (St B) – TAs will accompany pupils

2pm Diabetes training/meeting JBo/NW/SBo/SCa in TD office. St Joseph’s to join St Francis class. EB to join Reception from 2pm and support in assembly.

2:40pm Whole school assembly

 

FIRST AID ISSUE – A large number of LKS2 pupils were sent to first aid today without a First aider. VM was 20 minutes late back to lesson. Wherever possible, first aiders who are available from those classes need to support. This was particularly challenging as NW was covering AC. THank you.

 

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/S2FKPksRTxoQTWex8

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus: Payers to Mary – Monday is the Feast of the Nativity of Mary (in other words, Mary’s birthday). This week, focus on age appropriate prayers to Mary at least once per day.

Child Led Prayer: Model A: Theme = New Virtues https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I5qHRNM8gOeutC7HL0kHD396tv7ypRnOCQVwCch6duY/edit?usp=sharing (Booklet attached for model B for the year)

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 7.9.25

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Have you updates your displays? Are you sure you are using the current prayers. Please ensure this is sorted this week.

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Card for Margaret Clemson (governor) in the office if you would like to sign. Sadly, Margaret has lost the ability to walk – this will not return. It would be lovely if as many as possible could sign to send her best wishes. LAST CHANCE ON MONDAY.

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Maths adaptive teaching focus: This week, MB and TD will be dropping into some lessons to check on the adaptive teaching in place for the pupils. Please do what you would have originally have been planning – this is a platform for us to see what is usual practice and plan forward from.

Schedule: Wednesday 9:15 St MAx; 9:30 St Cecilia; 9:45 St Stephen; 11:20 St Patrick

Thursday 9:45 St Veronica; Friday 9:45 St Martin

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PSHE: NSPCC Campaign:

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/soss-resources-202526 

• KS1 assembly – 12 mins then around one hour of linked activities
• KS2 assembly = 20 mins then around one hour of linked activities PLUS time to complete survey (could be done in the following ICT lesson)

This package is for KS1 and KS2. EYFS should take the opportunity to share the Pantosaurus video and discuss it, explaining expectations in particular with toileting behaviours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnroTxz7USI. 

Also establish, who would children speak to if they were worried about something.

Lessons for pupils to be shared this week but to be delivered NEXT WEEK. A letter has gone to parents today to explain the programme. KS2 will need to complete an online survey once they have done the programme – please check to see if TD has emailed NEXT MONDAY as some parents may have withdrawn consent.

• If needed, Any individual tasks can be recorded in the back of the RE book alongside other RSE/PSHE learning.

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Dismissing pupils after a PPA session when PPA falls last lesson – The class teacher needs to do this please – return to class at the point of dismissal. Otherwise, this is a missed opportunity for parents/teachers to be able to communicate. This applies when it is JBr, SH or WB. Thank you.

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Monday 8.9.25 – TD out SEN

Welcome to Aine Doherty  who begins her year-long PGCE training with us today in St Max’s class

No JJ at lunch today – cover needed please to be shared between JR/MM 12-1pm on KS1 playground

Safeguarding training MB/EM

1-1:45pm AC online meeting with Executive Finance Team online 0 do not disturb office

2:45-3:15 Y5 and Y6 pupils in the hall for OLSC presentation

 

Tuesday – 9.9.25 – TD out CSI Inspector training

Please make sure that you check the back gate has shut properly behind you as it was found ajar before school yesterday 

11:15 MB meeting with parent 

1pm Liz Marr (S+L) in to meet SCa

LK could all pupils interested in playleading from Yr 4-6 come to St P’s at 12:15 today please

Please complete Extra Curricular Clubs form FORM

 

Wednesday – 10.9.25 – No FU today. Cover in YN = VM/SCa/SBo across the day – TT to look at timetable

Baseline test papers and notes are now on the shared drive. Next week is the test week so feel free to get ahead with photocopying etc link

Maths adaptive teaching drop-in:  9:15 St Max; 9:30 St Cecilia; 9:45 St Stephen; 11:20 St Patrick TD/MB

TD out 12pm+ Principals meeting at Bishop Milner

MB and MM at swimming with Year 5 from 12:45

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 LB

STAFF MEETING time to be used to complete SEN Pupil profiles and confirm SEN register (see email for instructions)

Please complete Extra Curricular Clubs form FORM

Please note new symbols/terminology for pupil prayer and also planning assemblies to be used from now forward.

Thursday – 11.9.25 – NR out 9:20-10 (phonics group with AG)

Maths support SGW to begin this afternoon in the Practical room with the groups previously sent out- please can staff be sure that the teacher from OLSC (Miss Duhra) is able to get into the practical room and children go at the right time.

Amelia Jackson (SNEYS) in all morning to observe CS and SU St Francis

ARTHOG trip (3-5December) with Year 6 – we have had to have a rethink/replan around staffing due to unforseen circumstances…therefore if anyone would like to be considered then please see MB – thanks 

https://forms.gle/A5MPeK2ekT8gKn1S9 St Gabriel Innovation Hub – If you are interested in contributing to the development work of the MAT in any of the following areas, please complete the link by Friday morning. The areas for development work as SEND and Inclusion, Oracy, Teaching and Learning, Chaplaincy, Primary Assessment, Misconceptions and in the moment feedback. Commitment is an afternoon per half term. Not all nominees will be successful 0 there will be a selection process. Thank you

Please see the attached welcome letter from T Ellis CEO (also sent via email) region 3 staff – letter

Maths adaptive teaching drop-in: 9:45 St Veronica 11:15 St Bernadette’s TD/MB

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB Led by external visitor from CAFOD Petula Nurse

3:30-4:45pm Safeguarding update in Practical Room  – TD. TAs who have not yet completed this must attend.

Please complete Extra Curricular Clubs form FORM

Friday –

Roll’n’glue order now arrived. If KS2 classes need new bottles then please see MB

Maths adaptive teaching drop-in: 9:45 St Martin TD/MB

Probation review FU 1pm TD

2:40pm Whole School Assembly – PSHE Keeping Safe

 

 

 

Rewards needed by the end of Wednesday please

https://forms.gle/ahooAbm1cx3NLiTo6

3Rs, Outstanding Orator, Random AOK, Remarkable RE

Prayer tables – GREEN

VIRTUES = Eloquent & Truthful Autumn 1 2025 Eloquent and Truthful (1)

Please share these with pupils and discuss what these mean

Staffroom noticeboard (diocese): Autumn 1 Staffroom Noticeboard 2025

Prayer focus:  Introduce a new prayer that the children will come across for the first time in this age group

NO CHILD LED PRAYER THIS WEEK

Church newsletter: Church newsletter 31.8.25

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Letter sent to parents with calendar dates (to support curriculum newsletters) Headteacher newsletter September 2025

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Monday 1.9.25 – NR out/ LJ out 11:45-12:45

• 8:45am Safeguarding – EVERYONE in HALL
• 10:15am break
• 10:30 School Development annual agenda
• 10:30-11:45am – FIRE MARSHALL TRAINING
• 11:15am What’s New?
• 11:45am SEN
• 12pm Fire Prevention
• 12:15 lunch (please bring your own)
• 1pm+ Class-based preparation
• 3pm all staff in hall – St Gabriel’s launch (15 mins)

1pm TD meeting AC/MB – St G changes

1:30pm TD meeting MB – St G implications for general daily management

2pm New pupil Y4 visiting PC

 

Tuesday – 2.9.25

Huge apologies and thanks to all who engaged in First Aid training yesterday – thank you for your flexibility. The company made a mistake in relation to First Aid at Work – this was not what had been agreed by the school. They will be confirming that Paediatric First Aid training has been achieved. Due to the clash of dates, we still have to achieve Fire Marshall training…this will be rearranged.

In order to fulfill the safeguarding training requirement, I will need to run this training on Thursday 11th September 3:15-4:45pm. Your attendance is essential. Please make arrangements for this to be completed. For those who will struggle due to child care, please speak with me and we will see how we can support this. Thank you.

New pupil starts today – MG St Max

Stationery in the learning hub to collect- basically all of it has been delivered (still waiting KS2 glue and a couple of other things) . Please see MB for purple pens (they haven’t been put out yet as I don’t know how many were carried forward from last year in each class)- thanks 

 

Wednesday – 3.9.25

Thank you to the two staff members who have seen me regarding first aid training. I will assume that Thursday 11th is appropriate for everyone else unless they let me know otherwise today. This time will be taken off your twilight hours. Thank you. Please ensure that you also complete the PREVENT training.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pJj9Oy8q3TGcfYPo13POQaYSINB5gNGN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112667056240837967306&rtpof=true&sd=true 

ANTS CLUB attendance list. Please use THIS LIST to check if children should be at Ants and do not rely on them telling you. They may be wrong! 

New pupil starts today – KA St MM

CURRICULUM NEWSLETTERS to MB/TD for proofing

1:30pm Celebration of the Word EYFS/KS1 TD

STAFF MEETING: 3:40pm Celiac Disease training – delivered by NHS dietician. ALL teachers, NW and anyone else who would like to attend is welcome.

Then SEND register and pupil profiles (tbc next week)/ cybersecurity CPD

PRAYERs to be known – SOME HAVE CHANGED! Please use this powerpoint and teach/display the new relevant prayers for your year group from next Monday.

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Thursday – 4.9.25 – TD out all day StG CPD Molineux – (NW back gate)

https://www.sgacmat.co.uk/ New website for the St Gabriel the Archangel MAT – currently under construction but shows the countdown to the formal celebration on 29/9 FYI

Sam C please take WO to the back gate at 3:10 to meet her mother. She will need to be pushed from cl 10 fire exit to the back gate (MB will be helping dismissing the reception year in TD’s absence at this time) 

Please see the previously shared timetables – this document has been updated for several classes and the hall to sort many of the adaptations that you requested. 

Briefing Note Salt Ice Challenge 2025 Barts Health  SAFEGUARDING

PLease look at this briefing note but do not share or discuss with the children. This is to support your observations/vigilance. Thank you.

Card for Margaret Clemson (governor) in the office if you would like to sign. Sadly, Margaret has lost the ability to walk – this will not return. It would be lovely if as many as possible could sign to send her best wishes.

Kate Rogers Penn Hall Outreach in St Martin’s to obs GS

1:50pm Celebration of the Word KS2 MB

2:20pm Simi from OLSC Maths dept to meet with MB

 

Friday – 5.9.25 – No EB today; No JC today (WB in St B)

Please ensure that if you visit Nursery, you close the door completely before walking away as we have a few pupils who are runners 

CURRICULUM NEWSLETTERS out to parents- once they have been finalised, please send the pdf version to TD-  they will then be added to the website and a link sent out via text.

8am Admissions Governors TD/GA/KH online

9:30am  Mass of Commitment

9:30am-11 – AC online training finance system

2:50pm Whole School Assembly

3:30pm HR meeting CBa/AC/TD