Notes/Reminders

Learning Support Assistant Level 1 (XCET 3) Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant Level 1 (XCET 3). For more information click here. The job description can be found here. 

To apply for this job, please either complete and submit the online form on eTeach here or complete the Support Staff application here.  

You can then either return a paper copy to the school office or email a copy to vacancy@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 7th December 2022

Arch Road Complaint – Drop-off/pick-up times

We have had complaints this week about parents texting/using their phones while driving to and from Arch Road. Please remember parents should not drive down Arch Road but if you do, please refrain from using your phone while driving. It is the busiest time of day with children and parents walking and cycling everywhere. Please be considerate of our school community and our neighbours and help keep everyone safe. Thank you for your co-operation.

Lourdes Pilgrimage fund - Staff 10k run on Sunday!

Some staff will be running the Weybridge 10k on Sunday 4^th December.  We would very much appreciate your support by making a donation on Scopay to the Lourdes Pilgrimage fund. Thank you.

Nut-free school

Please remember this is a nut-free school so children should not bring any items containing nuts onsite. Thank you.

Book Fair next week 5th - 9th December

Surrey Youth Choir and Surrey Youth Training Choir

Surrey Youth Choir and Surrey Youth Training Choir are holding their Christmas Concert at St Mary Oatlands Church at 7pm on Wednesday 7 December. The concert, which will include some beautiful Christmas music, will finish at around 8.20pm.

The concert is open to the public. Tickets are available on the door priced £10 for adults and £3 for concessions.

If any pupils are interested in joining one of these choirs, they will very happily have a chat with you after the performance. 

Any queries, please contact: alison.harding@surreycc.gov.uk

Advent charity donations

Further to the information in the Advent letter that went home last week, here is the wishlist for Stripey Stork.  Stripey Stork collect pre-loved baby and childrens items to re-home them with local families who are experiencing hardship.  Their motto is 'if you'd give it to your best friend' then they are happy to receive it." Members of the prayer council will sort and deliver the items to the charity before the end of term. 

We can receive your donations next week so please send them in up to Friday 9^th December. 

Wishlist items

-Nappies

-Wipes

-Toiletries – shampoo (adult & child), shower gel, baby bath/wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant.

-Winter coats – all ages/sizes

-Jigsaw puzzles/Board games

Clothing – boys

• 5-7 years – all items
• 10-11 years – all items
• 14-16 years – all items

Clothing – girls

• 2-9 years – all items
• 10-11 years – all items
• 12-13 years – all items

In addition, we are supporting St Erconwald's parish with their collection of new hats, scarves, gloves and thick socks for an orphanage in Ukraine. These items are also required by the end of next week. 

Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

Volunteering in School

We would be delighted with more volunteers in school. Please see a note from one Grandma who volunteers:

"I have been volunteering at Cardinal Newman for 9 years since my first grandchild started in Reception. I love it! You get a great sense of satisfaction from helping the extremely dedicated and hard working staff.

I listen to reading, cook with small individual groups, do sewing, help the little ones learn to write their names, stick work in books, sharpen pencils (with electric machine!). Basically anything to help the teacher and children. All you need is the DBS (Child Protection – the school will help you) and a smile. The school is happy for as much or as little time as you can give.

Please come and help. If anyone would like to chat to me, the school will organise this."

Nativity and carol concerts

The dates for the nativity and carol concert are as follows:

RECEPTION Nativity - 2pm Friday 9^th December 

YELLOW, VIOLET, TOPAZ - 2pm Tuesday 13^th December 

GREEN, BLUE, RUBY - 2pm Wednesday 14^th December

Year 4 - 6 Carol Concert - 7pm Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December. Letters re. tickets went out this week. 

Day of Reconciliation

On Monday 5^th December, we will be preparing ourselves spiritually by praying for forgiveness. Reception and Years 1 and 2 will partake in Godly Play before the Blessed Sacrament. Year 3 will have their first experience of Adoration. We are blessed to be able to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation to our Year 4, 5 and 6 children with prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.  The children will have a liturgy before being given the opportunity to see a priest for the sacrament. Parents are warmly invited to join us for the opportunity of the sacrament of Reconciliation during the afternoon.

Advent Preparation

Please see a lovely poem by one of the children.

Open Mornings

Wednesday 7^th December 9 am – 10 am

Wednesday 11th January 10.30 am - 12.00

Please email the school office (office@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk)  to book a place giving your name and phone number. 

Twelve15 Newsletter (School Lunch supplier)

Please click here for Twelve15's December Newsletter

School Dinners

Please remember to book school dinners on Scopay at least 1 week in advance or ring the school office before 9am if you have left it too late to book online for that day.

Allergies

If your child has an allergy please make sure the school office is informed. Please check the menu carefully before booking lunch for your child.