St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary

Roberts Road, Balby Doncaster

Phone – 01302344678
Fax – 01302 341231
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NEWSLETTER 5th November 2010

The Little Church at St. Peter’s

The Little Church at St. Peter’s on Sunday mornings at 10am Mass. Following the Pope’s visit
we are trying to engage in a greater outreach to members of the Parish who may need a little
extra encouragement. The Little Church helps to engage the children, to meet new friends,
and to become familiar with the Parish Community and its workings at Mass on a Sunday
morning. It also helps the parents who may wish to attend Little Church themselves or
remain in church for the Mass. The children return to the church in time for the Offertory
Procession. While in the Parish Hall with the Leaders the children learn prayers, sing hymns ,
and listen to the Readings of Sunday. It also helps the families for Parish Preparation of the
Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. All of this is an additional tier to help
parents with their responsibility in the Catholic upbringing of their children. See you on
Sunday

Sacred Heart Church

Their is also a children’s group run each Sunday for the young church community at
Sacred Heart Church.

Change of Contact Details

If you have a change to your mobile phone number or any contact details for your child can
you PLEASE
let Mrs Bowker know as soon as possible. Last year when we had the bad weather and school
had to be closed, we used ‘Text 2 Parents’ and it worked very well, but for this system to
work we need up to date information.

School Coats
Warm, shower proof school coats are now available from the office all sizes in
school.
Spooky Disco raised £293.25 thank you to the parents and PTA for
this.

Attendance for the week ending 22/10/2010

Top Dog Aidan 98.5%
The achievers are
Patrick Frankie Harrison
Donnell Tirvangani
Hilda Magdalena Ryczkowski
Aidan Natalia Antoniw
Cup – no class achieved 94% School year total – 95.0%
Fantastic letter recognition.
Hearing initial and final sounds in cvc words.
Improving letter formation in her own name.
Always having a positive attitude to learning.

Bede Jesika Krzymyk Successfully converting fractions into decimals and

percentages.
Columba Jamie Kilkenny Outstanding presentation in Literacy- School Target.
 FRONT GATE
Can you please make sure you close the front gates, as you come in and out of school. This needs
closing even if you are coming for the before and after school club, the gate is to ensure that
ALL children in school stay safe.
If your child has a doctors / dentist appointment can you please bring in a letter or appointment
card to show the time and date, thank you.

Water Bottles
Can we please remind parents that water bottles sent into school must be clear and the contents
should contain water only.
Bottles can be bought from school if needed for £1.50
Thank you for your cooperation in this
Just a reminder about the next training day it is Monday 6th December

The St Francis Fun Factory has spaces if you would like to use them. You don’t have to be working
to take advantage of the club you may just want a late night shop without the children or just time
for yourself.
Opening hours are:
7.30 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. and 3.20 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
To book a place, please ring or text: 07903583718 or school.
New booking forms will be at the school office see
Mrs Bowker (Office manager) or Mrs Howarth (Play Leader)

If your child has won something or passed an exam please let us know and it can be added to the news letter

School lunches are £1.70 per day

or £8.50 per week. Can you please send dinner money into school on a
Monday morning in an envelope with your child’s name, class, amount and
what it is for.
If your child forgets their packed lunch and has a school lunch can you
please send the money in the NEXT day.

School Coats