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Dear God,

I thank you for the trees, my family, the animals and the whole world.

Amen

(Kosi - Herons)

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Weekly Message from Mrs Clayton

Welcome back after the half-term break! It’s been lovely to see everyone return rested and ready for a busy and exciting few weeks ahead.

This week, our staff took part in the Christus Catholic Trust INSET day, working alongside colleagues from other Trust schools to continue developing our teaching and learning. It was a valuable opportunity to share ideas and strengthen our practice.

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 joined together for a special Remembrance Assembly, reflecting beautifully on the importance of remembering those who have given so much for others. Year 1 and 2 also enjoyed visiting the church to celebrate the Feast of St Martin de Porres, one of our house saints, with a lovely Mass.

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, we encourage families who attend services at church or in the community to hold all those who serve in their prayers.

With Bonfire Night celebrations happening, please take care and stay safe if you’re attending any firework events this weekend.

Next week is Anti-Bullying Week (remember to wear odd socks on Monday!), and we’ll be marking it with activities and discussions across the school, reminding everyone that kindness and respect make our school a wonderful place to be.

Wishing you all a peaceful and safe weekend.

Staffing update

We are delighted to welcome back Miss McLoughlin to our teaching team on Fridays in Year 2 and a new member of staff to the Reception team, Mrs Nunn. Both are very excited to be part of our school community and are already getting to know the children and families. We’re sure you’ll join us in giving them a very warm welcome!

Gold Leaf Award

Chimdalu (Owls) - Learn

Aaron (Doves) - Learn

Nathaniel (Kingfishers) - Learn

Fori (Herons) - Love

Elkanah (Sparrows) - Learn

Onallika (Robins) - Learn

Headteacher's Award

Morayo (Kingfishers) won the Headteacher’s Award this week for always working so hard in class and trying her best. Well done!

Mrs Davis's Weekly Sports Challenge

Week 8 – Family walk or Jog

Walk, jog, or run together in the garden, or park.

School Attendance

The whole school's weekly attendance is 98.6%.

Class Highest: Owls class 100% & Kingfishers class 100%

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

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.

House Points

House points are given to children for excellent effort, achievements, and for living out the Gospel values in their daily actions.

Pope John Paul II waves as he arrives at Miami International Airport at the start of his 1987 trip to the United States. (CNS photo/Joe Rimkus Jr.) — St John Paul II

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St Alphonsa

400

St Martin de Porres

388

St Bernadette

380

RE Newsletter

Prophecy and Promise - Branch 2

This half-term, the theme for our Religious Education Curriculum Branch is Prophecy and Promise.

In this branch, pupils will explore the Christian understanding of the teaching of the prophets as they point to the fulfilment of God’s promise in a messiah, Jesus Christ. They will explore the expectant waiting for the Messiah through the Advent season and how this speaks to Christians today as they wait for Christ. Pupils will encounter the story of the nativity of Jesus and the mystery of the incarnation.

Suggested Home Learning Ideas to support Religious Education Week 1
Nursery	Think about the story of the Annunciation and to explore the retelling of the story in different ways.
Reception	Think about the story of the Annunciation and to explore the retelling of the story in different ways.
Year 1	Think about and suggest ways to put others first like Mary.
Year 2	Talk about as a family how you can put others first like Mary.

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

Christmas Fayre – Holy Trinity Hall

Saturday 6th December

11am-3pm

Come and join other families at our Parish Christmas Fayre.

Fun and entertainment for all the family. Lots of Stalls, Refreshments, Tombola, Raffle with many prizes.

You can also visit Santa in his Grotto.

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Reception have been enjoying a firework-themed week! They explored emotions through the story 'The Quiet Little Firework', used their phonics to describe exciting firework sounds , and practised cutting skills by matching numerals to quantities. The children also strengthened their fine motor skills making 'sparklers' in playdough and created their own firework artwork full of colour and sparkle! #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay #FireworkFun #PhonicsInAction #FineMotorSkills #CreativeLearning

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Our Reception students have been learning about The Annunciation! They loved reenacting the story with props and costumes, and creating their own beautiful drawings of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. It's wonderful to see their faith and creativity shining through! #FaithInAction #TheAnnunciation #EarlyYears #CreativeLearning #CatholicEducation #SchoolCommunity

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Our school councillors would like to introduce themselves! Today, Year 1 school council members met with Mrs Cassar and the Faith Disciples to plan our upcoming Jubilee celebration and organise fundraising for World Day of the Poor. We're so proud of our young leaders for their enthusiasm and ideas! #StudentLeaders #FaithInAction #JubileeCelebration #WorldDayofthePoor #SchoolCommunity

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Year 1 & 2 Visit to Church Today our Year 1 and 2 children visited Holy Trinity Church to celebrate the Feast of St Martin de Porres, one of our house saints. Father Albert shared stories about St Martin's life his kindness, humility, and love for everyone, especially those in need. The children reflected on how they can follow St Martin's example by showing care, generosity, and respect in their own lives. "Compassion, my dear friends, is the language of the heart." St Martin de Porres #FeastDay #StMartinDePorres #CatholicLife #FaithInAction #PrimarySchoolFaith #Year1 #Year2 #LivingOurValues

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Remembrance Assembly & Promoting Peace Today, Reception, Year 1 and 2 came together for a special Remembrance Assembly, taking time to honour those who have given their lives in the service of others. As part of our Catholic Social Teaching, we reflected on the call to be peacemakers to follow Jesus' example of love, forgiveness, and hope in our world today. Our children have begun creating beautiful poppies in preparation for 11th November, each one a small symbol of remembrance and a prayer for peace. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9 #RemembranceDay #CatholicSocialTeaching #PromotingPeace #WeRemember #PoppiesForPeace #FaithInAction #PrimarySchoolCommunity #November11

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Harvest Festival Celebration – Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 We had a wonderful Harvest Festival! Father Albert led us all in prayer as we gave thanks for the blessings of the season. Our children sang beautifully, shared prayers including a heartfelt Hail Mary and reminded us of the importance of gratitude and giving. Thank you to all our families for your generous donations to the Basildon Food Bank your kindness will help support those in need within our community. #HarvestFestival #ThankfulHearts #SchoolCommunity #BasildonFoodBank #FaithInAction #Reception #Year1 #Year2

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Online Safety Zone

What is Roblox? Parents’ guide to playing safely

How can I help my child stay safe while playing Roblox?

If you’re one of the many parents who grapple with this question, explore the full guide below to build your confidence.

https://www.internetmatters.org/advice/apps-and-platforms/online-gaming/roblox/

Roblox is an online platform where users create and share their own games using simple tools. Because the content is user-generated, it doesn’t go through the same strict age ratings as commercial games. PEGI now recommends parental guidance (PEGI !) due to the wide range of content available.

Talking to strangers

Being an online game means that players in Roblox can interact and communicate with each other in various ways. This can be via voice or written text once friend requests have been made.

While parents might worry about children talking to strangers, it’s important to remember that most strangers are not predators. However, some strangers might target your child if they seem vulnerable.

Make sure your child understands that:

They should never share personal information like their address, school or anything else (even if the person says they live in a different country);
Some people are not who they say they are, so it’s better to be cautious;
They can come to you if they have any questions or concerns (and you will respond calmly and without judgement);
There are signs that someone might be targeting them for grooming, scams or other issues;
They can and should make use of the in-game reporting and blocking features if someone makes them uncomfortable.

Click the video to view information for parents about Roblox.

School Admission Applications 2026 – Reception/Year 3 Places

Reception and Year 3 school admission places for September 2026 will open on Monday 10th November 2025 and close on Thursday 15 January 2026

https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/admissions/primary-school-places

This applies to Nursery parents whose child will be turning age 5 in the academic year 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 and all Year 2 parents.

Some dates will be arranged soon for the Priest to come to school to sign a Practising Catholic Certificate if you are a practising Catholic family.

Full guidance is available on the school website.

If you have any queries, please email admissions@salinf.org

Notice Board

Nursery/Reception Visit to Santa's Grotto - Friday 28th November. Please return the reply slip, on the letter sent home with your child today, as soon as possible.

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