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28th January 2020

Sheffield Bears

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As you know we have signed up to be part of the "Sheffield Bears," initiative.

All proceeds will go to the Sheffield Childrens Hospital, to develop a cancer and leukaemia ward. 

We have already got off to a great start, with our "Elf Day," and Christmas Nativities and are on our way to reaching our £750 target.

The School Council, are considering options for further fundraising this term - watch this space !

Reading Session in Y3 

Thank you to all of you who attended our recent reading session in Y3 .

Reading is a real focus for the school this year - please encourage your child to spend time reading on a daily basis. 

If you would like suggestions for titles that your children should be reading, then please have a chat with your childs class teacher.

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Mrs Wilson has now left school, to begin her maternity leave.

I am sure that you will join us in wishing her, Mr Wilson and daughter Elsie every happiness as they await their new arrival.

Staffing

There will be a number of changes in school to accommodate Mrs Wilsons maternity leave.

Mrs Tame and Mrs Parker will join the team in Y2 . Mrs Levick will be supporting the children in Y1.

Mrs Hirst, who has volunteered with us for several months,  will join the FS team, during this time.

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It has been noted that a number of parents are still parking irresponsibly and illegally. Please do not park on the double yellow lines or zig zag lines at any time- they are there for a reason. Think about the safety of all of our children.

Father Mark, has also asked that parents please do not park on the church driveway, when dropping off and picking up children. There are a number of workmen in church at the moment who need constant access.

Weather Warnings

As the continues to changeable, please do keep your eye on the website and twitter feed , we will notify you of any school closures accordingly. 

 

“I Want a Puppy!”

February 2020

On Freddie’s 10th birthday, he blew out his candles and wished for what he always wished – to have a puppy of his very own. But this year, his wish spilled out of his mouth:

“Mum, Dad, I WANT A PUPPY!”

His mum and dad looked at each other, and Mum said, “It might be your birthday Freddie, but you know what they say: ‘I want’ doesn’t get!’”

Freddie’s Mum was always quoting old sayings. “True,” said Freddie, “but you’re always saying, ‘if you don’t ask you don’t get’?!”

Freddie’s Dad tried to stifle a laugh. “It’s a big commitment having a dog. It means two walks a day, every day, rain or shine! And you can’t just get bored of a dog…”

“No,” said Mum, “’A dog is for life, not just for Christmas.’”

Freddie promised his parents that he wouldn’t get bored, that he’d wanted a puppy forever! So, he set about proving just how reliable he was. He put his dirty clothes in the laundry basket. He never complained when his Mum woke him up for school. He even tidied his bedroom! A few months later, his Mum and Dad came into his bedroom.

“Freddie,” said Dad, “you’ve really devoted yourself and taken on a lot of responsibility over the last few months.”

Mum told Freddie about a verse in the Bible that says, ‘Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.’

“You’ve proved we can trust you with the little things,” said Dad.

“And it’s the little things that count!” said Mum, “So…we think you’ll be a fantastic, faithful dog owner! Let’s go down to the rescue centre on the weekend!”

“I Want a Puppy!” is a version of a drama that will be performed in school during our Gospel Assembly the week commencing 3rd February.

It’s the Little Things that Count

In the story above, Freddie was devoted to proving he could be responsible. In the corresponding assembly children learned that people can be devoted to different things – sports teams, bands, friends and family, and to God too! Just like Freddie showed faithfulness and was rewarded by getting a puppy, we can show faithfulness to God – and our faithfulness will be rewarded too!

In the Gospel for the Presentation of the Lord, we see that all the people demonstrate faithfulness to God: Simeon had waited his whole life to see Jesus and never gave up hope that the day would come; Anna spent night and day in the temple worshipping and fasting; Mary and Joseph, by presenting Jesus at the temple, were faithful to the traditions required of them and Jesus was a faithful son who grew in maturity and wisdom.

God wants us to be faithful to Him, to be devoted to Him – because that is how He made us to be. As faithful followers of Jesus, children learned that they are able to enjoy friendship with God and can look forward to the reward of Heaven!

You might like to discuss with your child practical ways in which they can be faithful to God, remembering that it’s the little things that count.

 

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