St Charles Newsletter

Dear Parent/Carer,

I hope this week’s newsletter finds you and your family well.

The week has been a very busy one for us all at St Charles, as you will read below, but I would like to just highlight some aspects from the religious life of the school which show how we continue to live out our faith and serve God.

Monday 7th October was the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast was introduced by Pope Pius V to commemorate the miraculous victory of the Christian forces in the Battle of Lepanto on 7th October 1571, and the Church has celebrated it ever since. Since the Middle Ages the feast has evolved to include the whole of the month being dedicated to Our Blessed Lady and the Rosary. At St Charles we mark the month by inviting pupils from KS2 to recite a decade of the Rosary led by the Chaplaincy every morning. In addition to this, KS2 recite the Hail Holy Queen and the Angelus as part of their daily prayers. In KS1 the children start the day with 5 Hail Mary’s and a quiet reflection. Perhaps you could take time this week to discuss the Rosary with your child/ren and use it to pray to Mary at home.

On Monday 7th October the world was asked by Pope Francis to pray for peace in the Middle East. The children did this in a very reverend and peaceful way in their classrooms.

Thank you to 1D who presented our Harvest Assembly this morning and to everyone who gave so generously to our Harvest Festival. We will be giving the food to Fr Peter who will distribute it to the needy in our parish. On behalf of the parish, Fr Peter would like to thank you all for your wonderful generosity.

Regards,

Tony Lynch
Head of school

Gospel: How can a man have eternal life (Mark 10:17-30)

Using the Wednesday Word link below, read this Sunday’s Gospel

You will have an opportunity to discuss them again next week in School during the Gospel/Well done Assembly.

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/messenger?pid=MTA101634&v=5.5

KS1

• What did the man want to know?
• What did Jesus tell the man to do?
• Do you think the man went away and did this? Why do you think this?

KS2

• What is eternal life?

• What are the two things Jesus said the main must do?
• What were the Disciples concerned about at the end of the Gospel?

Each week a different child in Nursery will take Polly, our Nursery Prayer Bear, home for the weekend.

Last weekend, Polly spent time with Charlie, where together they showed their love for God through thoughtful prayers and kind actions.

This weeks attendance award goes to 6G with 98% attendance.

This weeks punctuality award goes to 3/4H with 43 minutes lost.

We are working towards achieving 96% attendance this academic year. Please help us to achieve this by ensuring that your child attends school each day and by not booking any holiday during term time. Please be aware that holiday leave in term time cannot be authorised. There is strong correlation between good attendance and good progress. So together, let’s give our children the best possible chance of reaching their potential.

Face-to-face parents’ consultations for the autumn term will take place on Monday 21st and Thursday 24th October. The main times are listed below but some classes, due to numbers may have slots beyond the times shown.

• Monday 21st October between 3.00pm and 5.00pm
• Thursday 24th October between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.

Please note, for safeguarding reasons, the school will finish at 2.30pm on 21st October to allow us to clear the site and prepare for the parent consultations.

Bookings for face-to-face and online appointments should be made via Google Calendar. Each teacher will have a separate link to their calendars for Parents’ Evening, which you will find in the letter that was sent out this week.

The date for submitting your application to the Town Hall in which you reside is October 31st.

Please make sure that you submit your application on time. You can select up to 6 schools. Please read the oversubscription criteria and choose wisely.

If you are selecting a faith school, you will also need to complete the supplementary information form and any other documents the school may require. These forms will need to be returned to the individual schools.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school for advice or support should you wish to do so.

Well done to all of you who are looking very smart in our school uniform.

After half term, we will revert to our winter uniform.

Pupils not wearing the correct school uniform are breaking one of our school rules.

Please make sure that you permanently mark your child's name on all items of uniform and anything that may be mislaid or lost.

St Charles Catholic Primary School is a caring and welcoming community where every child and every family are valued. Our School Ethos and Values are at the centre of everything we do.

Our children are friendly, kind, caring and supportive of one another. We are very proud of them! All interested families should apply as we have been delighted to welcome children from all oversubscription criteria.

WE ARE HOLDING INFOMATION MEETINGS FOR PROSPECTIVE NURSERY/RECEPITON CHILDREN - 2025-2026.

THESE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE SCHOOL HALL ON :

TUESDAY EVENING 5th NOVEMBER 2024 – 5.00pm

or

WEDNESDAY MORNING 6th NOVEMBER 2024 – 9.30am

All parents/carers looking for a Nursery or Reception place for their child in September 2025 are welcome to attend and take part in a tour.

The photographer will be taking the children's photographs in school on Wednesday 16th October.

He will be taking individual and sibling photographs. Please ensure that your child is in full and correct school uniform that day, as they should be every day!

The NHS Childhood Immunisation Team will be visiting St Charles on Thursday 17th November when pupils in Reception – Year 6 will receive their nasal flu vaccine.

The consent forms for the upcoming flu vaccine have been sent out electronically via the link that was included in the letter.

If you encounter any issues or haven't received the letter, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophie in the office for assistance.

Art club enjoyed creating circular mosaic style paintings using water colours! What amazing work - well done!

Children in years 4 and 5 had a great day competing in the Grenfell Athletic Schools Cup. All children involved showed such great sportsmanship and had lots of fun! 💚💚

The children in 3H have partaken in a lovely collective worship session today. The children had time to reflect on the story of Jesus and the 5000. They said some prayers thanking God for all the wonderful meals he provides for us.

"There's only one you in this great big world," she said. "Make it a better place." 💖 Inspired by Linda Kranz's book, 'Only One You', our Reception class splashed into creativity! 🌊✨ From mixing and kneading to painting and decorating, our little artists learned that just like their colourful creations, each of them is truly unique in this great big world! 🌍

Congratulations to the following children who were recognised for making good choices during the week beginning 7th October.

A list of this terms class assemblies can be found below.

• 4th October- 3/4H
• 11th October- 1D
• 25th October- 2C
• 8th Nov- 5M
• 15th Nov- 3H
• 22nd Nov- 4H
• 29th Nov- 6G

OCTOBER

• 16th October- School Photographer
• 17th October- Flu Immunisations
• 18th October- Wear Red Day
• Monday 21st and Thursday 24th October- Parents' Consultations
  

First Half Term

Staff Training –Mon. 2nd & Tues. 3rd September - School Closed

First Day of School – Wednesday 4th September

Last Day of School – Friday 25th October

Half Term – Monday 28th October– Friday 1st November

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 4th November

Last Day of School – Friday 20th December - School Closes at 1.45pm

Christmas Holiday – Monday 23rd December – Friday 3rd January 2025

Spring Term - 2025

First Half Term

Staff Training – Monday 6th January – School Closed

First Day of School – Tuesday 7th January

Last Day of School – Friday 14th February

Half Term – Monday 17th – Friday 21st February

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 24th February

Last Day of School – Friday 4th April - School Closes at 1.45pm

Easter Holiday – Monday 7th April – Monday 21st April

Summer Term – 2025

First Half Term

Staff Training – Tuesday 22nd April ­– School Closed

First Day of School – Wednesday 23rd April

Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May

Last Day of School – Friday 23rd May

Half Term – Monday 26th – Friday 30th May

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 2nd June

Staff Training – Monday 30th June – School Closed

Last Day of School – Tuesday 22nd July - School Closes at 1.45pm

Email: info@st-charles.rbkc.sch.uk
Website: www.st-charles.rbkc.sch.uk
Location: St Charles Square, London W10 6EB, UK
Phone: 020 8969 5566