We have arrived at the end of another academic year and look forward to taking some rest over the weeks ahead. The children have had a successful year and should feel very proud of their achievements. In some senses it only seems like yesterday when Fr Tom celebrated mass to start the academic year and so much has happened in between. I was looking through the school twitter feed last weekend and couldn’t believe just how many events we have held or participated in; next year will continue at a similar pace! We say goodbye to Year 6 today and wish them all the very best of luck at their new schools. They celebrated a lovely liturgy together as a year group on Tuesday to mark the penultimate celebration of their time at Ss Alban & Stephen. The leavers’ assembly always proves to be an emotional affair and once again this was the case. I would like to wish you all a peaceful and happy summer and on behalf of the staff to thank you for your overwhelming generosity.

 

The word of the week is – TREASURE – Whoever finds Jesus, finds a rich treasure. Where have you found Jesus in your life?

 

 

Attendance – Congratulations to Class 2 who had the best attendance through the year with 97.66%

2nd Place – Class 7 with 97.28%

3rd Place – Class 1 and Class 8 with 96.93%

4th Place – Class 3 with 96.41%

5th Place – Class 4 with 96.26%

6th Place – Class 5 with 95.86%

7th Place – Class 6 with 95.68%

OVERALL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FIGURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 -17 – 96.62%

 

From the PTA

Autumn Fair – September 23rd
A huge thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to run stalls. We are now in good shape for a fantastic fair. To everyone else, please offer to help when you are asked in September. We need LOTS of people from setting up at 9am through to clearing up at 3pm so plan to set aside an hour to volunteer as well as enjoying yourself.
Have a wonderful Summer and see you all in September.

 

 

Goodbye – We say goodbye not only to our Year 6 children and many families who have had a long association with the school but to three members of staff, Miss Elliot, Mrs Dowling and Miss Birney. I would like to thank them for their service to the school and the high standards they set for the children. You will be sorely missed. You leave our community today but please remember that you are welcome back here at any time. All the very best of luck in your future ventures and God bless.

 

 

Future Dates – SCHOOL RECOMMENCES ON MONDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2017 @9.00AM

Thursday 14th September – Secondary Transfer Meeting for Year 6 Parents 6.30pm in the school hall

 

 

The Big Question – “How would you describe an elephant to someone who had never seen one?”

 

 

The Summer Holiday Tune –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ3eA5gxiLs

 

Walk With Me

Walk with me in golden sun

Walk with me in rain

Walk with me in happiness

Walk with me in pain

Walk with me at the morning time

When the world is light

Walk with me when evening comes

Watch me through the night

 

HAVE A LOVELY SUMMER HOLIDAY AND SEE YOU ALL ON THE 4TH SEPTEMBER!