Sacred Heart R.C. Primary School

'Where Every Heart is Sacred'

W/C 13.10.25


Wow, what a half term!

As we come to the end of our first half term of the year, we look back with deep gratitude. The atmosphere around school has been filled with energy, enthusiasm and joy. Children have embraced their new routines with confidence, built new friendships and strengthened existing ones. Every day, we see them growing in knowledge, understanding, and faith. Educational visits and special activities have already enriched their learning—and there is plenty more to look forward to.

We’ve been blessed with bright autumn days, allowing us to make the most of our outdoor space. Through our work with Opal, we are continuing to develop opportunities for imaginative, inclusive play, giving children the freedom to explore, create and connect during their time outside.

Looking out at a sea of red clothing during Friday’s assemblies, I felt immense pride. Your children are a joy to teach and a credit to you. Thank you for your ongoing support, and for your generous donations to the Manchester Food Bank. Your kindness is truly appreciated.

As we head into the half term break, may God watch over your families and fill your homes with peace and rest. School reopens on Monday, 3rd November. Please encourage your children to read and practise their number facts or times tables regularly, but above all, help them to rest well and return refreshed for the next half term.

“Let all that you do be done in love.”
– 1 Corinthians 16:14


School News

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Today we have worn red to school in support of Manchester Food Bank and anti-racism Our wonderful Caritas and Gift team brought our donations over to Church this morning. Thank you so much to all our families for your generosity!
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A big thank you to Ricky from Manchester Council for visiting our school council today! We loved sharing our thoughts about Sunnybrow Park from our favourite equipment to what we hope to see in the park's makeover. We also talked about how every child has the right to play!
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This afternoon, Class 3 used poster paint to finish painting their royal self-portraits. They all turned out amazing!
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Welcome to Sacred Heart School, Nursery It has been wonderful to see our new Nursery children settling in to Sacred Heart this half term. All the Nursery staff have really enjoyed getting to know the children and helping them with their new routine. The nursery children have had to learn many new things and we are really proud of their hard work
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Class 9 have been using mark making in their art lesson today
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As part of their music topic this half term, Class 7 have been learning to play 'make you feel my love' by Adele on the glockenspiels
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Class 1 have been playing in our mud kitchen and herb garden today, smelling and mixing the herbs
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Manchester Food Bank

Today, children were invited to wear their own clothes in the colour red, in support of Manchester Food Bank and anti-racism. Thank you so much to all of families for your generous donations. Our Gift and Caritas teams carried out their first official duty today- taking the donations over to Church! 

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Celebrations

Attendance

Congratulations to our attendance winners this week:

Class 7 with 99.3% attendance

Class 3 with 99.7% attendance 

Nursery with 95.5% attendance

 

Well done to everyone who came to school on time every day this week!

Superstar Readers

 

Congratulations to our Superstar Readers this week:

LKS2 - Class 6  who read 520,438 words this week!  

UKS2 - Class 8  who read 930,623 words this week! 

Well done!

Times Tables Rock Stars

 

Well done to our TT Rockstars winners this week! 

LKS2 - Tiffany, Class 5

UKS2 - Clare, Class 9

OPAL Champions

 

Well done to our OPAL Champions this week:

KS1- Louie, Class 1

LKS2- Maria, Class 6

UKS2- Max G, Class 7


Staffing Update

Class 7

We are very pleased to share that Mr Cleary is recovering well after breaking his leg at the end of September. We continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers as he heals. Class 7 will remain in the care of Mrs McCarthy and Mrs Lord, supported by Mrs Shah and Miss Rachel, until further notice.

Reception 1

After the half-term break, we will be welcoming Mrs Bowen back to school following her maternity leave. Reception 1 will continue to be taught by Mrs Slater on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings and we are pleased to share that Mrs Bowen will be joining the Early Years team and will be teaching Reception 2 on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays.




Parish of Sacred Heart & St Francis, Gorton

Click here for Mass times and other events in the Parish of Sacred Heart and St Francis, Gorton:

https://www.sacredheartstfrancisgorton.co.uk/mass-schedule


Experiencing difficulties? 

Parking, litter or fly-tipping issues? 

If you are experiencing difficulties navigating the roads near our school due to dangerous or illegal parking, you can report your concerns here:

https://manchester.portal.uk.empro.verintcloudservices.com/site/myaccount/request/report_illegal_parking

If you are experiencing issues with litter or fly-tipping, you can report your concerns here:

https://www.manchester.gov.uk/environment