Friday Update 26.11.21

Dear Parents and Carers

Following a full governor’s meeting last Thursday, I am pleased to inform you that we are collectively pleased with the way that we have been able to continue school life for all our children in as normal a way as possible.  There are clearly pockets of infection around and I again would like to thank you on behalf of the governing board for the sensible manner in which you have conducted yourself should you have any concerns regarding the covid virus.  We have again enjoyed a very busy week in which there has been so much going on for our children with after school clubs and preparation for our Christmas Celebrations.  It is most uplifting to once again here the sound of children singing in and around school. 

Although we have a couple of staff who are currently unwell and we wish them a speedy recovery we are nevertheless relatively fortunate and have been able to secure excellent supply staff who are working alongside our teachers and support staff to ensure that the children continue to receive the very best provision. 

Well done to our depleted boys football team who equipped themselves extremely well when I took them to the Maghull Primary School Tournament held at Active Soccer after school on Wednesday.  I was delighted with their effort and the way that they supported each other and indeed the support from our parents who attended.  Although we did not proceed to the semi-finals the boys should be proud as they were playing against particularly strong opposition.  Mr Parry joined me after his after-school club and as we were watching the tournament we commented to each other that there were certain children and parents who to be quite frank behaved in an appalling way.  This involved intimidating other child as well as the referees who were simply trying to help the children have an enjoyable event.  One referee left.  It sickens me to see how some individuals behave and it was clear that they had no concept of participation and sportsmanship with the only aim for them being to win at any cost.  Nevertheless, the St John Bosco contingent continued in a way that people have come to expect from us and for that I remain proud of our school family.

As you know we have prepared for short videos that will help to show new parents all the wonderful things that make our school so special.  In addition, I have arranged an open morning tomorrow at 10.30am I am pleased that both Miss Wood and Miss Cook will be with me as well as some of our Year 6 children.  We are looking forward to welcoming 16 families.  Please say a little prayer that the weather is kind.  Perhaps that should be a very big prayer, looking at the weather forecast. 

Parent have been informed that we are able to present an Infant Nativity on three afternoons in the school hall and invited parents from individual infant classes to maximise safety controls.   

I am pleased that I am now able to celebrate our Advent Wreath Assemblies with the children, these will take place each week throughout Advent as the candles build the light that will culminate in our final assembly on Tuesday 21^st December when the children will light all five candles to signify the Coming of Jesus. 

Please be aware of the following dates: -

Christmas Bingo – Friday 3^rd December – Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.00pm prompt start

Christmas Jumper Day – Save the Children Charity – Friday 10^th December - £1.00 contribution

Christmas Dinner – Tuesday 14^th December – Christmas Jumpers and Hats may be worn

Christmas Magic Show & Don Bosco Assembly – Wednesday 15^th December

Christmas Disco’s – Wednesday 15^th December – Infants 4.30pm – 5.30pm Juniors 6.00pm – 7.30pm – supported by Friends of St John Bosco

Infant Nativity Presentations

Monday 13^th December – Reception Parents Only – 2.00pm

Tuesday 14^th December – Year 1 Parents Only – 2.00pm

Thursday 16^th December – Year 2 Parents Only – 2.00pm

Thursday 16^th December – School Choir to sing carols at St James Church – 6.00pm – Choir Parents Only

Friday 17^th December – Bosco’s Got Talent Infants – no parents – sorry

Monday 20^th December – Bosco’s Got Talent Junior – no parents – sorry

Monday 20^th December – Christmas Class Parties – these will take place in children’s classrooms and your children’s teachers will contact you nearer the time.

The Junior Classes continue to prepare for a Carol Concert and we hope to do this outside using the junior playground as we are unable to be accommodated in Church.  Here’s hoping for next year.  I will let you know early next week but we are looking to do this straight after school one afternoon.  I will try to give you as much notice as we possibly can.

Children break up for Christmas on Tuesday 21^st December at 2.00pm

Children return to school on Thursday 6^th January at 8.45am

I hope you continue to find the communication helpful and appropriate, however, if you need to speak to me personally I am always available.

I hope you enjoy a peaceful weekend.

Yours sincerely

Mr D MacAreavy - Headteacher