Dear Families,

As we come to the end of a very busy and uplifting fortnight here at St John’s Catholic Primary School, I want to take a moment to give thanks for all that we have experienced and achieved together.

A heartfelt well done to our wonderful children who have completed their statutory assessments over the past two weeks. Our Year 4 pupils approached the Multiplication Tables Check with great focus and resilience, and our Year 1 children tackled their Phonics Screening Check with enthusiasm and growing confidence. We are so proud of their hard work – it is a real           testament to their commitment to learning and to the support you provide at home.

We have also been truly blessed with the richness of community spirit that has filled our school. Sports Day today was a stunning success, and I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the families who came to support. The sunshine was matched only by the smiles on the children’s faces as they gave their all. Your cheering, encouragement and presence brought such joy and truly allowed our school’s Gospel values and Catholic ethos to shine brightly throughout the day.

It has also been wonderful to see such strong parental engagement in other areas of school life. Our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) afternoon was a joyful and memorable event – thank you for joining us and embracing the spirit of play and exploration that is so important for our children’s development.

Thank you, too, for taking the time to complete our parent surveys. Your thoughtful responses are currently being carefully analysed and will play a key role in helping us shape the ongoing growth and improvement of St John’s.

These past two weeks have truly shown what we can achieve when we work in partnership – with faith, with love, and with a shared sense of purpose. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Wishing you all a peaceful weekend and continued blessings in the weeks ahead.

Warm regards and God bless,

Mrs O'Rourke