4th May 2012

No. 15

Dear Parents and Children

Each week when I am compiling the newsletter, I think to myself that I am sure next week will not be as busy and yet each week I am happily surprised by the many learning activities and experiences our children enjoy. This week we have been able to celebrate Mass with Father Gerard and the children were beautifully reflective throughout. It was a delight to welcome so many local parishioners and parents who joined us for the Mass. Our next Mass is at St Thomass Church on May 24th. If you have time it would be lovely to share this celebration with you. Year 1 visited a local farm thanks to the organization of Mrs. Kidd and the warm welcome of Mr. and Mrs. Smith at Idlecombe Farm. When I asked the children what they had enjoyed they each had a completely different answer, which tells you how exciting it must have been. Year 4 were enthralled by a visit to Lynbottom Tip with Mrs. Caterer. The highlight was the use of falconry to prevent birds scavenging the site! This recycling theme fits in very much with the ideas of stewardship we are sharing with the children. We have trips planned to castles and libraries in the next few weeks so do keep your eyes out for the letters coming home. In our Collective Worships we have been exploring how the school is a collection of jigsaw pieces that when joined together create our community. We are focusing on four pieces Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Actions and Our Stewardship. At the end of this newsletter is a further explanation and the children will also be happy to show the jigsaw pieces to you. Mrs. M Sanderson

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Dear Lord God, help me to the best I can be using the gifts you have given me. Help me share the love you have given to me with others. Amen.

Y4; Lauren Y3; Emily Y2; Sophie and Charlie Y1; Darren YR. Well done everyone!

Stars of the Week: Freya Y6; Stanley Y5; Elizabeth

School dinners: Monday: Day Off Tuesday: Roast Turkey Wednesday: Global Rock
You will have received the letter this week informing you how to

Tortillas; Thursday: Roast Pork; Friday: Fish. order photos online.

It is always lovely sharing the childrens learning with you. The next two dates for this term are Monday 14th May Sharing the Global Rock performance through watching the DVD recording and Monday 25th June. We look forward to welcoming you then.

Sharing Assembly

Letters will be sent out shortly requesting contributions for the Governors building fund. These funds are used for small projects such as replacing ICT within school and larger building projects including our own extension that is now the entrance foyer.

Governors building fund

Baptism of

Hannah and Gemma

It was so lovely to be able to share the baptisms of Hannah

and Gemma this weekend at St Thomass Church. We look forward to Hannah joining our other First Holy Communion candidates when they celebrate their special day in June. Please keep these candidates in your prayers. Mrs. Wildish asks that your completed forms are returned by Friday 11th May.

Scholastic Book Club You will have received the forms this week via your childrens book bags. Toms Midnight Garden 9th May We only have a few outstanding monies. Thank you to all
those who have already returned the forms and money for what promises to be a great afternoon for the children.

A reminder - Year 5 & 6 with Mrs Brown in their Art lessons are currently designing and working
on a series of banners depicting the Olympics throughout the decades. If you have any fabric, threads, silks etc. that the children can use for this project we would be very grateful. We are also collecting a variety of different plastic tops from jars, cartons, plastic bottles and containers for another art project later this term. Any size or colour would be appreciated as long as they are not metal. Many thanks for your support.

Active Kids (Sainsburys) vouchers Please bring any remaining vouchers by 18

they can be counted and we can place our order. Many thanks for your support.

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Inhalers We are presently updating our records about those children who use inhalers to ensure
that we have the most up to date information. Letters will be sent out to gather this information during the next week. Please return as soon as you are able. Parents are reminded that if children use blue inhalers then there must be a labeled one in school that we keep for school and trip use.

Dates for your diary

Monday 14th May, Monday 25th June - Sharing worships 3rd May, 5th July - Masses at School 24th May, 21st June - Masses at St Thomass Church Saturday 14th July Summer Fayre Tuesday 12th June Parents drop-in 2-2.30pm (time to meet with Mrs Sanderson) The following is not endorsed by the school but may be of interest to some of our parents.

Specializing in Surfing & Stand Up Paddle Boarding on the Isle of Wight

Summer Club for Island Kids Sat & Sun mornings 10-12pm each day 15 for Kids

Includes all equipment & Tuition (Location to be confirmed prior to lesson each week) The club will start on the 2nd June 2012 Contact us today to book your place 07968 609169 / www.iowsurf.com

Mission Statement The way we do things to show God is at the centre of all we do.

Vision Statement The way we want to be what we strive to be.

TheJigsawofSt ThomasofCanterbury CatholicSchool Thepiecesthatmakeus whatweare.

Behaviour Policy Our actions and how they help us to show our mission and vision.

Stewardship How our hearts, minds and bodies look after Gods creation.