With Deepest Sympathy…

On behalf of all of the children, staff, governors, families and wider school community, we would like to take this opportunity to express how deeply saddened and moved we all are after hearing the news of the passing of our wonderful Queen- Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen was a lady that we all admired and respected for her loyal and committed service, she shone like a beacon to others and led the way as a role model to all. She was committed, compassionate and extended a warmth to others during her service as our Queen.

Whilst steadfast in her role and duties as a stateswoman, showing dignity and consistency, Queen Elizabeth was a kind-hearted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who has left a lasting impression upon her country, commonwealth and us all.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be admired and respected for generations to come for the true and inspiring lady that she was. Through our school values of love, learn, grow and inspire we aspire to let our light shine, just as our Queen has done during her 70 years of dedicated service, and will remember her with fondness, admiration and pride.

The Reception children have thoroughly enjoyed watching baby ducklings hatch from their eggs and have been thrilled to care for them over the past week and a half. The awe, wonder and curiosity that the children have shown, whilst observing and caring for the ducklings, has been astounding. We now have a class full of duckling experts. Our parents and grandparents enjoyed getting to meet the ducklings too.

The children were all sad to see the ducklings go but we know that they will have a happy life at the farm.

Today, 28th November 2021, marks the First Sunday of Advent. Today the first purple candle was lit on the Advent Wreath at Mass. Below you will find an online Advent Calendar from Cafod, which has many useful links. There is also a link to some Advent resources that you can use at home as a family. We hope that you find these resources useful as we journey together towards Christmas.

CAFOD Primary advent calendar 2021

https://cafod.org.uk/Pray/Prayer-resources/Advent-family-prayer-ideas