Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Class 9 Mass
Class 9 celebrated their class Mass on Wednesday 9th November with their parents and Canon Tom.
The Mass was celebrating the thirty third Sunday in ordinary time, thinking about how we can always follow God and that he is there with us throughout our lives.
Thank you to all of the parents for coming along to celebrate with us. Well done Class 9 for your hard work preparing for it and your fantastic reading and singing.
Month of Remembrance
Each Monday morning in November all children and adults join together for a 10 minute silent reflection throughout the month on remembrance.
Children are invited to add names of loved ones that have died in our whole school book of remembrance.
Chaplaincy Commissioning Service at Downside Abbey
On Friday a small group of Chapel Champions attended the Chaplaincy Commissioning Service led by Bishop Declan at Downside Abbey.
It was an uplifting celebration of pupil leadership and living out our faith. A full report with phots will be published next week.
Miss Eaton is a Double World Champion!
We would like to congratulate Miss Eaton, a TA in Class 5 who competed in the World Karate Union (WKU) Championships in Cardiff over the half term holidays alongside her son JJ.
Miss Eaton is now World Champion in Kumite (fighting) and Hard Style Kata and a silver medalist in traditional Kata.
JJ is world champion in Kumite and bronze medalist in Traditional and Hard Style Kata.
Change of Dates for Classes 9 and 10 Masses
Class 9 and Class 10 have had to change the dates for their Class Masses.
Class 9’s Mass will now be on 9th November at 9.05am in school.
Class 10’s Mass will now be on 23rd November at 9.05am in school.
Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend.
Reading and Phonic Workshops
Reading and Phonic Workshops for Year 1 and Year 2 Parents will be held at the following times:
Year 1 - Monday 14th November - 3.20pm - 3.45pm in Class 3 & 4 (Children welcome to join).
Year 2 - Wednesday 16th November - 3.20pm - 3.45pm in Class 4 & 5 (Children welcome to join).
EYFS Welcome Mass - Thursday 10th November 2022
Parents and carers of pupils in EYFS are warmly invited to a Welcome Mass in the school hall on Thursday 10th November at 9.30am.
Please come to the office to sign in the visitors book.
Education Mass at Clifton Cathedral
On Thursday evening colleagues from our school joined staff from Clifton Diocese to celebrate the Annual Education Mass led by Bishop Declan at Clifton Cathedral. It was a beautiful celebration focussing on the power and influence of Catholic Schools.
We were able to present our contribution to the Emmaus Water Project Appeal which to date is a staggering £938! A huge thank you to everyone for your support.
Bishops Declan's message to us all was to remember that we are people of hope and in dark times we are the light.
Communicating with the School when your Child is Absent
If your child is going to be absent due to illness:
· Please phone the school before 8.30am on 01225 752006 on each morning of absence and leave a message on the absence line. Please leave details of your child’s name, class and a clear reason for absence (please do not just state that they are unwell).
· Do not email the school as these messages are not always picked up on time for registration.
· If you believe your child will be absent for more than one day, please call and speak to a member of the office staff.
We have a duty of care for your child whilst they are at school and as such need to know their whereabouts on a school day. If we have had no communication from you we do have to inform the Safeguarding Team.
If your child is going to be absent due to a pre-booked appointment eg hospital:
· If the appointment is more than 48hrs away please email either
office@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk or reception@ st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk with the details and a copy of the appointment letter.
· If the appointment is within the following 48hrs please ring the office and speak to a member of staff.
If your child is going to be absent due to any other reason:
· Please complete a Leave of Absence form at least 7 days before the intended absence. This must be submitted to the office with any supporting evidence.
Now that we are back to normal following the Covid-19 pandemic, please may we request that routine doctors and dentist appointments are now where possible made outside of the school day.
Wear Something Blue for Water Aid
Your child is invited to wear something blue for to raise money for the Emmaus Water Project on Wednesday 19th October.
Please could you child bring in a donation of £1 which should be given to your child’s teacher.