A Prayer from our children
Dear God,
How can we be a good friend of Jesus? Look after the world. How? Do not cut down the trees. Why? Because Jesus made them and trees make paper.
Amen
Kyle (Robins)
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End of School Year Message from Mrs Clayton
Dear Parents and Carers,
As this academic year draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout the year. Your encouragement and partnership have made a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful to have such a supportive school community. This was so evident at our Family BBQ last Friday, when everybody came together to celebrate. The PTA did a fantastic job organising the event, and we are very grateful for all their hard work.
It has been wonderful to see the incredible progress the children have made across all areas of their learning and personal development, and we are so proud of all they have achieved. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to our dedicated staff. Their commitment, care and hard work ensure that every child is encouraged to be the very best they can be. I am extremely grateful for all they have done this year.
To our Year 2 children, we wish you every success as you begin the next exciting chapter of your education. We know you will continue to shine and make us proud. We also say a fond farewell to those families who are leaving St Anne Line Infants for the last time today, after having maybe two or three siblings journey through our school. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community—we wish you every happiness and success for the future.
Finally, I hope you all have a safe, happy and restful summer holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in September, refreshed and ready for another exciting year of learning together.
With best wishes.
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Shanelle (Year 2) - Citizenship Award
We are so proud of Shanelle from Owls class. Shanelle was recently presented with her Citizenship Award at Brentwood Cathedral. This award recognises the way she lives out our Catholic values every day. Shanelle is always happy to help her family and friends and shows love and care to those around her. Well done Shanelle.
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Celebrating our Year 2 Leavers - Echo News
Two final photos of our lovely Year 2 Leavers. These photos were featured in the Echo News earlier this month.
Owls Class
Doves Class
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Fantastic Attendance
During our Celebration Assembly this week, we were delighted to hear that many children had achieved amazing attendance this year as follows:
3 children - 3 school years of 100% attendance (Reception/Year 1/Year 2)
32 children - 100% attendance all year
73 children - 100% attendance this term
Well done to everyone.
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Summer Term Writing Showcase
Please use the QR code below to view a selection of our children's work this year. We are so proud of what they have achieved.
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Charity Week
Reception and KS1 classes held sales yesterday and today.
Thank you for supporting our three charities. With your kindness, we were able to raise the following amounts for each charity:
Reception - Ice creams (Little Havens) £40
Year 1 - Homemade Lemonade (Brentwood Catholic Children's Society - BCCS) £38
Year 2 - Flavoured Water (Samaritans) £22
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Gold Leaf Award (Friday 10th of July)
Belvin (Owls) - Love
Matthew (Doves) - Love
Henry (Doves) - Love
Nancy (Doves) - Pray
Aaron (Doves) - Love
Dhanvin (Doves) - Pray
Sally (Kingfishers) - Learn
Gabriella (Herons) - Love
Ilinca (Sparrows) - Learn
Eva (Robins) - Learn
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Gold Leaf Award (Wednesday 15th of July)
The following children received Gold Leaf Awards for Love, Learn and Pray in our Celebration Assembly this week and have come home with their Gold Leaf:
Khaya (Owls)
Nilma (Owls)
Chimdalu (Owls)
Aaron (Owls)
Kenzie (Owls)
Belvin (Owls)
Adrian (Owls)
Abrielle (Owls)
Amelia (Doves)
Isaiah (Doves)
Chidumebi (Doves)
Hannah (Doves)
Moses (Doves)
Aaron (Doves)
Arianna (Doves)
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School Attendance
The whole school's weekly attendance last week was 97.9%
The whole school's weekly attendance this week was 95%
Class Highest last week: Owls 99.2% & Sparrows 99.2%
Class Highest this week: Doves 98%
Good attendance helps your child make the most of their learning and keeps them on track with their progress. Every day in school counts towards their success and confidence.
Please report illness/absence on Studybugs using the button below:
Studybugs
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NHS Guidance to know when a child is too ill for school/nursery
Please see the NHS guidance to know when your child is too ill for school/nursery. Pupils can normally attend with a mild cough or cold, unless they have a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting.
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Wednesday Word
The Wednesday Word is a special resource that helps families share the Sunday Gospel together. We encourage you to spend a little time together each week reading and talking about the Wednesday Word as a family.
Wednesday Word
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Happy National Numeracy Day!
We've had such a lovely day celebrating all things maths! The children came dressed up and explored how maths is used in real life and in different careers.
We also became maths investigators for the day with some fun zoo animal challenges
How many children could fit inside an elephant's footprint?
Can we jump as far as a kangaroo?
Which animal is the tallest?
Who can measure the longest leap?
So much fun, learning and teamwork all while building confidence with numbers! #nationalnumeracyday
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Last week we were privileged to host the Early Excellence Outdoor Roadshow - discovering how to strengthen the impact of our outdoor learning environment. It was a brilliant opportunity to see the expertise of Early Excellence in action, exploring how thoughtfully designed outdoor environments can deepen children's learning, curiosity, and independence.
A huge thank you to Early Excellence for leading such an inspiring session, and to all the leaders and teachers who joined us for the rich professional discussions and shared practice.
#EarlyExcellence #Roadshow #OutdoorProvision #OutdoorLearning #EarlyYears
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Reception children visited Call of the Wild The children were full of excitement and curiosity as they discovered so many incredible creatures up close. It was a wonderful day of learning, laughter, and making special memories together.
#CallOfTheWild #ZooTrip #ReceptionClass #SchoolTrip #ZooVisit
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Books, stories, and big smiles!
Our Year 1 children enjoyed a brilliant visit to Basildon Library celebrating the National Year of Reading. Thank you to the library staff for making us feel so welcome!
#Year1 #BasildonLibrary #NationalYearOfReading #ReadingMatters #SchoolCommunity
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Big Help Out
What a beautiful day of service and community spirit as our staff, parents, and school family came together for our Big Help Out
Guided by our shared values and Catholic ethos, we worked side by side to care for and maintain our school grounds. Through acts of kindness, teamwork, and generosity of time, we reflected the importance of stewardship and looking after the gifts God has given us
Thank you to everyone who gave their time and effortyou have made a lasting difference.
#BigHelpOut #CatholicSchool #FaithInAction #SchoolCommunity #stewardship
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Year 2 have been working so hard on their persuasive writing skills, creating fantastic pieces all about our wonderful school
Their writing was aimed at convincing new starters (and future pupils!) why our school is such a brilliant place to learn, love, grow, and make friends. From exciting lessons to kind classmates and fun activities, they made sure to highlight everything that makes our school special
We are so proud of the creativity, effort, and enthusiasm shown by every writer in Year 2.
#Year2 #WritingSkills #PersuasiveWriting #ProudLearners #PrimarySchoolLife
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Healthy Schools Pro-Veg Colourful Breakfast Campaign Survey
The purpose of the survey is to better understand what breakfast looks like at home and explore opportunities to encourage healthier choices, including fruit and vegetables.
Please use the QR code below to complete the Breakfast Habits Survey. Thank you for your support.
Breakfast Habits Survey – Fill in form
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The Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest annual reading initiative for children aged 4–11, run by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries across the country. It is a fantastic way to keep children reading for pleasure over the holidays, helping them maintain and build their reading confidence.
The launch of the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge started on Saturday, 4th July!
This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, celebrates the magic of stories and music, inspiring children to explore, imagine, and have fun.
Storytime has partnered with The Reading Agency and Universal Music to create a very special, music-themed edition of Storytime, “Read to the Beat”, as a reward for children completing the Challenge. Over 750,000 copies of this edition will be distributed to libraries nationwide, ensuring every child who takes part receives a special memento packed with super stories, fun activities, and gorgeous illustrations.
Please sign up for the Challenge, either at your local library, or visit the website by clicking the button below.
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Great British Summer Savings scheme
For further information on this Government scheme and to find out about the experiences you can enjoy this summer for less, please use the link below:
To use the attraction finder, please visit https://summersavings.gov.uk.
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Active Essex Support
Please use the link below for support throughout the school holidays and after:
https://www.activeessex.org/children-young-people/essex-activate/support/
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Music Activities This Summer for all Schools – Bookings Now Open
Families are invited to sign up for a range of music activities taking place across Essex this summer. The summer programme includes:
·Workshops from songwriting and musical theatre to DJ and open mic sessions
·Free sessions through Essex ActivAte for eligible children
·Music events in libraries linked to the Summer Reading Challenge
There are sessions for all ages and abilities. Places are limited and early booking is recommended. Book via the Essex Music Service website.
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Noticeboard:
Saint Alphonsa Feast Day 28th July
On July 28th we remember a special person called Saint Alphonsa. She is one of our house saints. Saint Alphonsa (born Anna Muttathupadathu on August 19, 1910) was a nun and a teacher. She lived in Kerala, India. People knew her for her deep faith and special spiritual experiences.
She is very important because she was the first woman from India to be officially recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church. She is also the first saint from the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, which is a Christian community in India.
Saint Alphonsa dedicated her life to God and wanted to help others. Let us follow her example by helping others around us.
Academic Calendar 2026/2027
Our Academic Calendar will be sent to parents/carers when we return to school and nursery in September.
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Lunch Menu - Returning on Wednesday 2 September 2026
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