Issue 12, number 19 Date: Friday 7th February 2014, School Website:
PRAYER OF THE MONTH
Act of Sorrow (Act of Contrition)
O my God, because you are so good,
I am very sorry that I have sinned against you
And by the help of your grace
I will try not to sin again.
Amen
NURSERY APPLICATION: Application forms for children born between 1st September 2010 and 31st August 2011 to attend the Nursery are now available from the Infant Office. Children of this age will commence Nursery in September 2014. Closing date for completed applications is Friday 7th March 2014.
Fr Paul will be available to sign priest reference forms on Saturday, 22nd February in the meeting room [entrance at the back of the church] between 12noon and 1pm on a first come, first served basis.Please ensure all forms are completed when presented for signature.
CHINESE NEW YEAR: Throughout the school, children have been celebrating Chinese New Year by taking part in various related activities. In KS2,children have been making: terracotta warriors out of clay, concertina dragons, paper horses, lanterns and masks. The older children in KS1 enjoyed helping the younger children make and decorate their artwork. “As an activity, last Friday, we made terracotta soldiers. We learnt the story behind them, it was fascinating. After helping each other build our ‘clay men’, they were put together as an army”, Daniel, Year 6
NURSERY VISITORS: As part of Nursery’s food topic, Mrs Mbanu, Parent Governor, visited our Nursery children and made bean fritters. Every child took home a bag of ingredients to try them at home, too. They also had a visit from Mr & Mrs Agostini who explained the traditions of Chinese New Year including: the sharing of red envelopes and how people get ready for spring time. The children dressed up in traditional Chinese costumes and made lanterns. Thank you to all our visitors.
COUNTRY OF THE TERM – FACTS FOR SOUTH EAST ASIA
9. The Great Wall of China is the largest man made structure in the world, stretching an incredible 8,850 kilometres (5,500 miles)
10. The Rajang River is the Longest River in Malaysia
11. Vietnam is only 30 miles (48 kilometres) wide.
12. The currency of the Philippines is the peso
MESSAGE FROM CAFOD: CAFOD would like to thank all the children, parents and staff of St. Augustine’s for their generosity to the CAFOD Philippines appeal.We are working through partners, The Catholic Relief Service and Caritas Philippines, who are delivering aid to thousands of survivors through local parishes – we have, so far, reached 361,790 people in 13 regions, including delivering shelter kits, food and water. In the longer term, we will help people to rebuild their lives.Thank you for supporting CAFOD. You can find out more of our work - go to:
PARENT TEACHER CONSULTATION DAY: Your appointment to meet your child’s teacher next Friday 14th February will be sent out today. Please contact the class teacher if there is any issue regarding the time you have been allocated.
CHARLOTTE’S WEB COMES TO LIFE: The children in Year 3 have enjoyed reading this wonderful book by E B White. As part of their studies, a mobile farm visited the school on Thursday so that the children could observe some of the animals in the book. The children had an opportunity to learn about the animals which included a sheep, goat, geese, pig and dog, as well as handling them. The Reception children also came up to share the experience.
REDBRIDGE CYCLING CENTRE: Develop your cycling skills during the February half term at Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Road, Hainault, Essex IG6 3HP. All sessions cost £10 per child. Bikes are available to hire for an extra £5. To book a place call 020 8500 9359 with payment by debit or credit card. A parental consent form is also required prior to the session. For further details regarding courses visit:
NETBALL: There will be no netball practice on Tuesday 11th February so please collect your daughter at the usual time.
MUSIC: There are still outstanding music fees for the spring term. These fees need to be paid as soon as possible please.
JUNIOR DISCO - Friday 7th February, 7-8.30pm, £3.50 entry. Hot dogs, crisps and drinks available to purchase. Resident DJ Mr Harris will be playing the sounds for a fun evening. You will receive a flyer with further information for the event. Please note this event is only for St Augustine's children in Years 3-6.
ASSEMBLIES: Class 1a told us about special meals and the story of the five loaves and two fishes. Class3b’s assembly was on the topic of Sharing and Communion. As part of the topic they remembered how Jesus shares himself in a special way in the Eucharist. Thank you to Mrs Gallagher, Miss Scahill, Mrs Frew, Mrs McGarry and the children for preparing the assemblies.
GOLDEN BOOK & BOOK OF ACHIEVEMENT:
KS2: Reece Herbert, Alfie Curtis, Tristan Anderson-Jacob, Amelia Pereira, Holly Annor, Samanta Starzynska, Miya Di Leva, Adam Sodimu, Arwin Baladevan, Kevin Kusogbo, Michael Corcoran, Abisha Stanislaus, Gabija Navickaite & Etido Enebeli
KS1:Urbe Broci, Abigail Osagie, Apollonia Skindzer,Patricia Gutu, Sophie Ong,
Oswald Lincoln-Cudjoe, Jaya Kular, Alden Sebastian, Trevor Okoro, Roshan Chagar, Julia Mateyko, Emily Denis
A reminder that school closes to children on Thursday 13th February at 3.20pm
and will reopen on Monday 24th February.
(Our Nursery will reopen on Tuesday 25th February)