St Aidan’s Catholic Primary Academy
12th March 2015
Newsletter Number 24
‘The word of the word the he week is ‘Love ’
Dear Parents/Carers
This week the word of the week is ‘Love’. In assembly we talked about love of our families, friends and our family at St
Aidan’s. It is important that we show children the ideal of God’s love for us and that we should follow the commandment
of, ‘Love one another as I love you’.
God, help us to be like Jesus Christ, your Son, who loves us so much he came to save us from all that could harm us. Help us
to follow his example. Amen.
As we journey through Lent let us also think about how we can show love to others particularly those who are less
fortunate than ourselves.
Love is…
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Corinthians 13:4-8
As discussed at our ‘Meet the Teacher’ meeting we want to encourage parents and children to discuss issues to
improve communication. The talking point for this weekend is ‘Who should you trust?’
DAY
1. The children of St Teresa’s House Forum are holding a Random Day on Friday 20th March in aid of Anchor House. Anchor
House is an award winning residential and life skills centre for homeless people. They support homeless and vulnerable
adults to turn their lives around by addressing the root causes of their problems through training, education and personal
rehabilitation. Anchor House was founded by the Catholic community in 1962. Please let us show our love for those of us
who are less fortunate and give generously on the day. During the day the children will move to different classes and take
part in random events. Please send in a minimum amount of £1.
£1005.00
World Book Day
Congratulation on your excellent response to World Book Day. We sold books to the value of £1005 which will give St
Aidan’s commission of £653. This will go towards purchasing many books for the school. This was our best ever Book Fair.
Thank you to everyone concerned and well done. Please look at the school website to see lots of fabulous photographs of
our wonderful day.
Mrs Bentham
Website: www.staidansacademy.org
4th Sunday of Lent
Year B
St Aidan’s Catholic Primary Academy
Newsletter Number 24
12th March 2015
Family Fast Day
Thank you for your generosity during Family Fast Day. This collection amounted to £120.00. The total will double owing to
the government matching, £1 for £1 and will be forwarded to CAFOD. This will go towards helping our poorest sisters and
brothers throughout the world.
SAFA News
Netball tournament, Teachers vs Parents/Carers at 4pm on Friday 13th March at the MUGA recreational grounds in Benton
Road. All welcome, please come and support the teams. Refreshments available.
If you would like to participate please see Dionne or Kerrie in the playground after school. Please support SAFA in their
work to help the children of Aidan’s.
Tuesday 17th March - St Patricks Day Collection, Wear Green – £1 donation to go towards school improvements.
Today you should have received a letter regarding the SAFA International Showcase of Dance on Thursday 26th March. All
registrations should be returned by Friday 20th March at the latest.
Class Assemblies
Thank you to Mrs Parish, Miss Ferron, Ms Raymond and the children of 2P for their wonderful assembly last Friday. The
theme of their assembly was ‘confidence ’. The children told a story about how we need confidence to do many things in
life. They also reminded us of the importance of having confidence in Jesus who will always help us. Assemblies are held on
Friday mornings at 9.10am. They are a very special celebration for the class and you are invited to join us for the Assembly
and then for tea and coffee afterwards. Tomorrow, Friday 13th March is the assembly of 2C.
Class Masses
The Class Mass for 5R was celebrated on Tuesday and the theme of their Mass was ‘love’. We are very grateful to Father
Marek for taking time out of his busy schedule to celebrate the Mass with us. All Masses are held on Tuesdays at 2.30pm.
Our next class Mass is that of 3L on Tuesday 17th March at 2.30pm.
Attendance
The class with the highest attendance for last week was 6M with 99.31%. The overall attendance for all classes was 95.92%.
Full attendance is vital for your child’s educational progress.
Class of the week
Last week the class of the week was 5A for showing good behaviour and a willingness to learn.
St Cedd’s, First Reconciliation Service
Congratulations to the children who made their First Reconciliation at St Cedd’s Church last Saturday. This a very special time
for all those children who will be making their First Communion in May and June. Please keep them in your prayers!
Singing Festival
The Supersingers will be performing in the Key Stage 2, Singing Festival at St Mary's Church, Ilford High Road on
Wednesday 18th March at 7pm. Please come and support them! Tickets available at the door!
Photographer at St Aidan’s
Our photographer will be at St Aidan’s next Thursday 19th March to take our class and group photographs.
Thought for the weekend: ‘Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.’ Proverbs 16:3
Mrs Edwards-d’Auvergne, Headteacher
Website: www.staidansacademy.org
4th Sunday of Lent
Year B