Sacred Heart News

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thankfully Spring has arrived so we all intend to take teaching outside a little more and start gardening once again.

This week Year 1 & 2 have enjoyed a trip to Wisley Gardens whilst others took part in a netball, football activities and music rehearsals. Next week we have a Pupil Parliament event for two of our Year 6 pupils who have been elected to represent our school within the borough and Year 5 have a trip planned to Hampton Court.

We have had three groups of PE students from St Mary’s College taking PE lessons across the school at the present time. They have also been running some multi-sports clubs which the children are enjoying. They finish up with us at Easter. We have enjoyed the students and their lecturers.

Lenten Mass attendance and Confessions

Year 6 attended Mass on Wednesday morning at the parish and led the Stations of the Cross for the parishioners; Year 5 will attend next week. Father Stephen also came in to take Confessions for children during this season of Lent. Thank you Father Stephen.

In the upcoming weeks Year 3, 4 and 5 will be preparing Holy Week Liturgies so that the children at school are able to understand and reflect on the events of Holy Week. Year group parents will be invited to attend these. Your class teacher will inform you of details in their weekly email.

Infants are looking forward to welcoming mum’s for a Mother’s Day tea next Friday morning and Nursery parents, dads too, are welcome to join in the Nursery Stay and Play Session afterwards.

Lenten Charities

We always try to support two charities during Lent. Year 5, as part of their Caritas project, are co-ordinating school fundraising for Glass Door (a local homeless charity) via a Books and Toy sale on Wednesday 26th March in the infant playground as well as a sponsored walk on Thursday 3rd March . Ways you can help. Please donate some old but good condition toys and maybe buy a new toy at the sale. Sponsor a Year 5 child using the link https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/sacredheart-loveinaction25

The second charity that we are supporting is the Catholic Children’s Society. They have helped a number of families in our school community so we like to give back to them when we can. The children have opted to keep things simple and have a Dress Down Day next week on Thursday 27th March. If children could bring a £1 or some coins from their money box that would be appreciated.

Bills

A gentle reminder to please bring payments up-to-date on Sco-Pay so that bills due in March are paid before the end of the financial year. Thank you.

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Green

Mrs Brenda Green
Headteacher

SPRING TERM 2025

Wednesday 26th April - Year 5 Mass and Stations of the Cross 9.30am (Sacred Heart Church)

Wednesday 26th March - Book and Toy Sale - 3.20pm Infant Playground - led by Year 5 Caritas Ambassadors

Thursday 27th March - Mufti Day for Catholic Children's Society

Friday 28th March - Mother's Day Tea (EYFS & KS1)

Friday 28th March - Year 5 to Hampton Court Palace

Friday 28th March - Summer uniform sale

Monday 31st March - Year 3 Palm Sunday Liturgy 9.15am

Tuesday 1st April - Year 4 Last Supper Liturgy 9.15am

Wednesday 2nd April - Phonics Workshop 9am

Wednesday 2nd April - Year 4 Mass and Stations of the Cross 9.30am (Sacred Heart Church)

Wednesday 2nd April - EYFS & KS1 Easter Bonnet Parade

Wednesday 2nd April - Choir to Rose Theatre

Thursday 3rd April - Year 5 Crucifixion Liturgy 9.15am

Thursday 3rd April - Year 5 sponsored Walk

Friday 4th April - End of Term (1.30pm)

Reception Abigail for her amazing attitude towards writing at school and at home. Keep up the great work.

Victoria for her amazing attitude towards all areas of her learning.

Year 1 Saoirse for showing kindness and respect to everyone, for using her manners, helping a friend, supporting a friend and simply brightening the room with her positive attitude. Well done Saoirse!

The Whole Class for their amazing behaviour on our school trip and fantastic participation during the workshop! Well done everyone! We are so proud of you!

Year 2 Orla for fantastic work in English this week and for always striving to do her best. What a superstar!

The Whole Class for their fantastic behaviour, participation and respect on our school trip. Well done Year 2, we are so proud of you!

Year 3 Gabriela for fantastic effort in her work this week and created a great quest story with good, ambitious vocabulary.

Leon for fantastic contributions in every lesson especially in Maths.

Year 4 Maria for her fantastic focus and effort in Maths and her great independent writing about 'The Magic Map'.

Zahra for showing great resilience in unexpected circumstances and for her great work on her spellings, timestables and reading.

Year 5 Sacha for his excellent work mastering fractions, decimals and percentages. Brilliant effort, well done.

Rouben for her determination and focus across the curriculum as well as her secret writing which impressed us all.

Year 6 Emma for her hard work in Maths, trying her best to develop her arithmetic skills.

Fiona for taking exceptional care in her written work, adding detail and always presenting her learning to a high standard.

On Tuesday, the Year 3 & 4 Girls Football team went to Ilford by train and tube to the London Youth Games Festival. In the morning we did skills sessions then after lunch we played 7 matches. We won 5, lost 1 and drew 1. In all our matches we tried our hardest and we did very well. We were exhausted!

On Monday evening, the whole of the Netball Squad (excluding a couple of unfortunately unwell absetees), walked round to Collis to play in 2 'friendly' Netball matches. Both teams were playing extremely well across all four quarters.

On one of the courts, Sacred Heart took the lead and continued this the whole way through the match, with excellent goals from Eli, Isla, and Genjiro amongst others. The first quarter began quickly with the score quickly rising to 5-0, before scoring 3 more in the second taking us to 8-0. During the third quarter we kept up the pace and managed to raise the score further to 11-0. After the fourth quarter the score ended up 14-0 to Sacred Heart. The team played brilliantly and held their own against a fast (and very tall!) team.

On the other court, it was a much more even game with the first quarter remaining at a stalemate (0-0) and both teams having opportunities to take the lead. During the second quarter, Sacred Heart took the lead but only for a minute or so when Collis equalised. During the third quarter, again the team both had chances but neither scored and during the fourth quarter we once again went 2-1 up before Collis got the upper hand and scored 3 in quick succession. The score ended 4-2 to Collis but this scoreline does not reflect how close we were to winning this match too- the team did themselves proud.

A good experience and great practice for those children continuing with Netball next year and for those Year 6's moving onto secondary school where they may decide to continue their netball playing careers.

Well done everyone for a great season- Miss O'Brien couldn't have asked you to try any harder and has enjoyed coaching you this year.

Year 1 and Year 2 had an amazing time at Wisley Gardens. The day began with an exciting workshop about plants, where the children learned how to take cuttings and plant them in soil. They were thrilled to take their plants home and watch them grow!
After that, they helped with planting peas and explored the herb garden, discovering different scents and textures. The fun continued in the playground, where they climbed, jumped, and played to their hearts’ content.
Later, the children took part in a scavenger hunt in the beautiful walled garden, searching for hidden treasures in nature. To make the day even more perfect, the sun shone brightly, making the experience even more enjoyable.
It was a fantastic day filled with learning, adventure, and plenty of fun!

Merciful God, you call us to repentance, not in fear, but in love. Like the barren fig tree, we are given time to grow—help us to use this season well. Show us the areas of our lives that need transformation and give us the grace to bear good fruits filled with love. Open our hearts to Your call and lead us to new life in You.

Amen.

Tel: 020 8977 6591

Email: info@sacredheart.richmond.sch.uk

Website: www.sacredheartteddington.co.uk

Address:

St Mark's Road,

Teddington,

Middlesex,

TW11 9DD

Sparks Film School at Sacred Heart School on Saturday morning during term time and also the school holidays. Details at

teddington - Sparks Film School (sparksarts.co.uk)

Emotion Coaching for Parents, Governors and other Stakeholders

We would like to invite you to attend a training opportunity being run in partnership with the Achieving for Children Virtual School and the Achieving for Children Educational

Psychology Service, as part of the Attachment Aware Schools Award.

The training, titled "Introduction to Emotion Coaching," will provide you with insights into why children (and all of us) experience emotions, and the different parts of the brain that control our responses to stress and emotions. You'll learn how to use this knowledge to respond to children in a way that helps them to better understand and manage their feelings. Specifically, the training will cover:

• Understanding the theory behind Emotion Coaching
• Why Emotion Coaching is a useful approach
• The four steps of Emotion Coaching
• How to create scripts that you can use in your everyday interactions with children

By the end of the training, you will feel more confident in your ability to support children's emotional needs and help them to develop emotional resilience.

When: Thursday 8th May 2025 @ 9:15am, Sacred Heart Primary School Hall.

If you are interested in attending, please email info@sacredheart.richmond.sch.uk and ctaylor@sacredheart.richmond.sch.uk

AFC Kingston Youth – Girls’ Football Sessions

AFC Kingston Youth has recently launched a girls-only weekly football class, designed for 7-10-year-old girls who would like to develop their football skills in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

Session details:
📅 When? Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Where? Kingsmeadow (8-a-side astro turf pitches with floodlights)
⚽ Coaches? FA-qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic
💷 Cost? Approximately £8 per session (paid monthly)

Playing in an all-girls environment is a fantastic way for young players to build confidence, develop skills, and make new friends. With the warmer weather approaching, now is the perfect time to give it a try!

📍 Location: Weir Archer Athletics & Fitness Centre, 442a Kingston Road, Kingston, KT1 3PB

If you would be happy to share this opportunity with parents or include it in your school newsletter, I would greatly appreciate it.

For further details, reach out to Heather at +44 7717 047453.

Tellmi

Tellmi, an evidence-based digital mental health service commissioned by The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, is enhancing mental health services in Kingston by making it easier for young people aged 11-18 to access support before issues escalate.
Tellmi is one of the few digital spaces where children and young people can safely connect to age-banded peers to share advice, information, and experiences, 365 days a year. Tellmi’s high-risk users are immediately connected to counsellors for 1-2-1 support if needed. No referrals are required, there are no waiting lists, and no thresholds for treatment. The Tellmi Directory provides direct links to crisis and specialist support services, and 700+ vetted tools and resources for mental health self-management.
Click here to read more.

Lord's Taverners - Super 1s

Lord's Taverners - Super 1s hub in Richmond. This will be starting on the 30 April at Teddington CC, 6-7pm on Wednesdays. This will be a free inclusive cricket session for young people 12-25 with any type of disability.

• Community cricket hubs allow participants the chance to receive coaching, compete against their peers and enjoy the benefits of playing sport.
• We celebrate the development that can be made by young people living with disabilities involved with Super 1s through our annual Inspire Awards.

Our Super 1s competition gives participants a real sense of achievement, with many county and regional finals being held at iconic cricketing venues including Edgbaston, Emirates Old Trafford and Lord’s.

Join Now- No Joining Fee at Sports and Fitness Centres

Join today and pay no joining fee!
Free specially tailored programmes for those new to or returning to exercise. Over 200 fitness classes available including Indoor Cycling, Zumba and Pilates.
10 day money back guarantees on all memberships
Offer valid from 1 March to 30 April 2025. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and can be withdrawn at any time.

Dramacube Easter Holiday Workshops

3 magical days of musical theatre, inspired by the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland!

Dramacube’s workshops for children ages 5-7 and 8-12 are bursting with singing, drama games, performing and fun, culminating in a special showcase.

Hampton Hill Theatre – April 7th to 9th

Cecil Hepworth Playhouse, Walton on Thames – April 14th to 16th

10% off when you book before 9th March at dramacube.co.uk

Spanish Club

If you wish to register for the Spanish After School Club we will send out the registration form on Monday.

Year 3 to Year 6 welcome