Pope Leo XIV

As we enter the beginning of May and reflect on the Easter season, we are reminded of the timeless message of peace at the heart of the Gospel, a message that Pope Leo XIV has beautifully echoed in his first Easter season as leader of the Church. In his Easter homily and “Urbi et Orbi” blessing, the Pope invited all people to lay down the burdens of conflict, distrust, and fear, and to open their hearts to the peace of Christ who triumphs over death and division.

Pope Leo XIV has stressed that peace is not merely the absence of war but a gift from God that begins in the heart, nurtured through dialogue, compassion, and mutual respect. He has repeatedly called on the global community to reject violence and to seek reconciliation wherever there is division and suffering.

As a school community, we are blessed to see these values lived out every day, through the kindness of our students, the dedication of our staff and the support of our families. This Easter season, let us continue to nurture a spirit of peace, compassion, and understanding within our Sacred Heart family, carrying these principles beyond the school gates and into our wider community.

Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace,
Fill our hearts with Your love.
Help us to forgive, to heal, and to bring peace wherever we go.
Amen.

KS2 SATs

May 11th, 12th 13th and 14th 

As we approach the Key Stage 2 SATs period, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank everyone involved in supporting our Year 6 children.

First, a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff, whose hard work, guidance, and encouragement help our children reach their potential every day. We are also deeply grateful to you, our parents and carers, for supporting your children at home with homework, extra learning, and encouragement; the additional support makes a real difference. Most importantly, we want to commend the children themselves for their diligence, resilience, and positive attitude as they prepare for these important assessments.

This year, KS2 SATs will take place from Monday May 11th to Thursday May 14th. During this period, we kindly ask that our whole school community helps to maintain a calm and quiet environment, particularly in areas around classrooms, to ensure the children can focus and do their best.

Thank you again for your ongoing support and partnership in making this a positive and successful experience for our children.

School News

Celebrations

Keep our children safe! 

PLEASE NO PARKING OR EVEN STOPPING ON KNUTSFORD ROAD!

Unless you have a blue disabled badge, please do not park or even stop on Knutsford Road opposite the school or outside the school between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm as clearly marked on the yellow signs on both sides of the road. 

In accordance with the Highway Code, please do not park within 10 metres of the junctions on Knutsford Road. I need to be clear that my staff are here to teach and care for your children; they are not traffic wardens or police officers. Please be respectful of other road users and our neighbours in order to reinforce the message we share daily with our children: Every Heart is Sacred. 

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

Class Assemblies

Families of children performing in one of our class assemblies are very welcome to join us in the school hall. 

Class Masses

Families are very welcome to join us in Church. 

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