Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Welcome Back!
Tue 04 Jan 2022Welcome Back and Happy New Year.
We hope all our families had a wonderful Christmas break.
Please read the January Newsletter for up to date news and information.
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Rudolph Run for Kemp Hospice
Fri 10 Dec 2021Well done everyone at St Catherine's.
You have raised an amazing £629.50 for Kemp Hospice.
Despite the weather conditions this week all the childen took part in our Rudolph Run on Wednesday.
Photographs of the children taking part in this event are available to view on the class pages (look under Pupils above).
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Year 6 - Tree Planting activity
Thu 09 Dec 2021Last week our Year 6 pupils took part in a National Tree Week event with Wyre Forest District Council.
The pupils helped plant a new hedgerow around Willowfield Drive play area.
Please see the article featured in the Kidderminster Shuttle on the link below.
Well done for all your hard work year 6.
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Christmas 2021 at St Catherine's
Thu 02 Dec 2021The festive season is now beginning, the decorations are up and we have lots of events and activities planned.
There is the usual December excitement around school.
Please see below all the upcoming Christmas events we have planned.
St Catherine’s Christmas Post
Monday 6th December to Friday 10th December - The school’s post box for all of your Christmas cards will be out on the path from 6th December. Please make sure you write the recipient’s full name and class on the envelope. The cards will be quarantined and then mailed to the classes during the last week of term.
Rudolph Run for Kemp Hospice
Wednesday 8th December 2021 - We are delighted to be taking part in Kemp Hospice’s first Rudolph Run. All pupils will receive a pair of Rudolph antlers and a red nose to wear as they take part in a run around the school field.
They will need to come to school wearing warm sports clothes (tracksuits) and trainers for the day.
If you would like to support this fundraising event your donations can be made on your Parentpay account, thank you in advance for your support.
Christmas Jumper Day & Children’s Christmas Fair
Friday 10th December 2021 - We will be hosting a Christmas jumper day alongside the PTA’s Children’s Christmas Fair in school.
Christmas Crafts
Friday 10th December 2021 – Children’s Christmas crafts can be paid for on your Parentpay account, once you have paid these crafts will come home with your child from this date.
Year 5 Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits
Tuesday 14th December 2021 – Y5 will be filming their Christmas production of Ali Baba in Kidderminster Town Hall. This film will be shared with all families of Y5 pupils.
Year 6 Christmas Carol Concert
Wednesday 15th December 2021 – Y6 will be filming their Christmas Carol Concert at St. Barnabas Church. This film will be shared with all families of Y6 pupils.
Pupils’ Christmas Services at Barnabas Church
Thursday 16th December 2021 – Children will visit church in year groups for a Christmas service with our church warden – Barrie Lewis.
Christmas Lunch
Thursday 16th December 2021 – Our school caterer, ABM, are hosting the school Christmas lunch. Parents are invited to book their child’s lunch on Parentpay.
Class Christmas Parties and a visit from Father Christmas
Thursday 16th December 2021 - Father Christmas will be in school on Thursday 5th December whilst the children enjoy their Christmas parties!
Christmas shows
Reception, Y1, Y2, Y3 & Y4 are all busy preparing their shows at school which will be filmed for you to enjoy at home. We have invested in new camera equipment to ensure good quality films are created!
Last day of term
We finish for the Christmas holidays on Friday 17th December at 3.15pm.
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A big Children In Need thank you
Mon 22 Nov 2021After a wonderfully colourful and spotty day on Friday we are pleased to say we have raised £524.50 for Children In Need.
Donations can still be made on this link, until December 3rd. https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=3816
Thank you all so much for your support.
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An exciting half term ahead.......
Tue 02 Nov 2021We hope that everyone had a restful October half term break.
This next half term is always busy and exciting. There are many scheduled events over the next few weeks and in the weeks approaching Christmas.
Our shoe box appeal for Teams4u will close on Friday 5th November. Many thanks to those of you have already sent a filled shoe box in to school. Please visit https://teams4u.com/shoebox-guide/ if you would like any more information.
We will be supporting Children In Need on Friday 19th November. Children are invited to attend school in non-uniform, wearing something spotty. We have sent a link to parents so that your kind donations can be made via ParentPay for this.
We have made a few changes to the Christmas Play schedule. Please read the November newsletter for all the details of these. We look forward to seeing you at these events.
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Harvest Festival Celebrations
Sat 02 Oct 2021Please see the October newsletter for the dates of the Harvest assemblies starting on Monday 4th October.
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Open morning for Reception 2022 - week beginning 4th October to 8th October
Sat 02 Oct 2021Please phone the school office for more information.
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Coming up before the end of term
Tue 29 Jun 2021The following will be happening before we break up for the summer holidays.
Thursday 8th July - School Sports event - The children will take part in races, within their bubbles. All children will need their sports kit.
Please order your child's lolly for after this through ParentPay if you wish them to have one to enjoy after their races.
Sadly, we are not able to invite parents to this year’s sports event. The current government guidelines, for schools, do not permit us to gather all parents on the field.
Friday 9th July - Doughnut Day, the PTA are raising further funds by selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts, which children will bring home to enjoy - Please make sure you have ordered yours by 9am on Friday 2nd July.
Thursday 15th July - the Rainbow Raffle and the mid month draw will take place. Again please pay for your tickets for these on your ParentPay account.
Friday 16th July - the last day of term when we will say goodbye to our year 6 leavers and to Mrs Power as she retires.
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Information from the Starting Well 0 - 19 Wyre Forest Team.
Fri 23 Apr 2021Dear Parents,
We have been asked to share the attached information about some new groups being run by the Starting Well 0 - 19 Wyre Forest Team.
Please look at the Facebook page for further details https://www.facebook.com/StartingWellWyreForest/
Many thanks,
Office Team.
