Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Welcome back to school. I hope you all enjoyed a restful and enjoyable half-term break and had the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends.

As we begin the final half term of this academic year, we do so with gratitude for all that we have achieved together and with enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead. This is always a busy and exciting time in school, filled with learning, celebrations, special events, and opportunities for our children to continue growing in confidence and independence.

As a Catholic school community, we are reminded that God walks alongside us in all that we do. Through our faith, we are encouraged to show kindness, compassion and respect to one another, using the gifts and talents that God has given us to serve others and to be the very best versions of ourselves.

This half term also brings a particularly special celebration for our school family as we prepare to mark the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on 12th June. As a Sacred Heart school, this feast day holds great significance for us. The Sacred Heart reminds us of Jesus’ boundless love, mercy and compassion for all people. It calls each of us to reflect that same love in our daily lives through acts of kindness, forgiveness, service and care for those around us. As we celebrate our patronal feast, we give thanks for the many blessings we receive and renew our commitment to living out the values of the Sacred Heart in all that we do.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. May God bless you and your families, and may this half term be filled with joy, achievement and His guiding presence in all that we do.

Phonics Checks and Multiplication Checks 

This week, our children have been working extremely hard to demonstrate all that they have learned this year. In particular, pupils in Year 1 and some Year 2 children have been carefully applying their phonics knowledge, showing growing confidence in reading, spelling, and blending. Meanwhile, Year 4 pupils have been putting their multiplication skills to the test, showing determination and resilience as they worked through their times tables challenges.

We are very proud of the effort, focus, and perseverance shown by all the children. It has been excellent to see them approaching their learning with such positivity and pride in their achievements.

A sincere thank you goes to our dedicated staff for their careful planning, preparation, and support in ensuring the children were well-prepared and confident. Their commitment behind the scenes has been key to the children’s success this week.

We would also like to extend our thanks to parents and carers for your continued encouragement and support at home. Working together in partnership makes a real difference to the progress and confidence of our pupils.

Well done to all involved for another productive and successful week of learning.

Building Work in KS2

Building Work Reminder

The new KS2 classroom is now complete, and following this, internal works will soon begin to create a Butterfly classroom, three offices, and a sensory room.

On July 23rd and 24th, the furniture from most of our classes will move to new learning spaces. As a result, school will close earlier than planned on Wednesday 22nd July. Work will be provided so that children will continue learning at home on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th July, with completed work welcome back in September for marking.

Further details regarding the work to be completed on 23rd and 24th July will be shared closer to the time.

Collection times on Wednesday 22nd July will be as follows:

3:05pm for Nursery and Reception 

3:15pm for Classes 1, 2 and 2

3:25pm for Classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9

We appreciate that this change may cause some inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to improve our school environment for all of our pupils.

School News

Staffing Update

Mrs Lord will begin her maternity leave on Friday 12th June. We would like to thank her for all of her hard work and dedication to Forest School and wish her and her family every happiness as they prepare for their new arrival. We look forward to welcoming Mrs Lord back to school in May 2027.

We are also pleased to welcome Mr Battersby, who will be teaching Class 3 until the end of this academic year.

Parents may also have noticed a new face in the school office. We are delighted to welcome Mrs Gail Longden to the administration team. Mrs Longden has joined us to provide vital support during this busy end-of-year period while we recruit a permanent Admin Officer.

Celebrations

Dates for your diaries

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