St John Bosco R. C. Primary
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WEEKLY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Friday 25th September 2026
Newsletter Number: 4
Headteacher Mrs Pearson
Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had a lovely week in school. Thank you so much to everyone who donated cakes for our MacMillan cancer coffee morning, we really appreciate your generosity! Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning at our coffee morning, it was so lovely to see so many of you in our hall. I hope you enjoyed listening to your children singing and entertaining you. I was very proud of them all!
We have put lots of photos on Instagram this week- please follow our account and see some of the great things we do!
New homework books are coming home tonight for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 pupils. Please have a look for them in your child’s book bag. A separate email is being sent home regarding these.
Best wishes,
Mrs Pearson
📅 THIS COMING WEEK AT A GLANCE
Thursday 1st Oct- National Poetry Day- KS2 listening to a poet –Ian Bland and find out what he does!
Census day- Special lunch!
2.15pm- SEND coffee afternoon – parents of children with SEND can come and meet and chat together and support each other over tea/ coffee and a cake
Friday 2nd Oct- 9am- Year 5 class assembly- Year 5 parents invited- please come along and support your child
📢 ATTENDANCE
As you are aware excellent attendance is crucial to a child’s success in school. Each week we will be reporting the attendance of each class and celebrating the class with the highest percentage.
|
NURSERY- |
90.4% |
RECEPTION- |
96.4% |
|
YEAR 1- |
96% |
YEAR 2- |
95.8% |
|
YEAR 3- |
93.9% |
YEAR 4- |
96.8% |
|
YEAR 5- |
95.6% |
YEAR 6- |
94% |
Congratulations to the Year 4 children who achieved the highest attendance percentage this week. Well done!
📢 IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Mobile phones- As from Monday 21st September, parents and visitors are not to use their mobile phones while in the school office area. Many parents are having conversations on their phone or using it for other purposes. This is a safeguarding concern so please support school with this. Thank you.
- Punctuality-The school doors open at 8.40am and school starts at 8.45am with the register and learning begins straight after that. Please ensure your child is brought to the school / classroom door so they are in on time to start the day in a positive manner. The school gates close at 8.45am. Children who are late miss the communal start to the day and often feel embarrassed joining the class after lessons have started.
- Regular school attendance is vital because it directly drives academic achievement, supports mental health and social development, establishes positive lifelong routines, and safeguards our children by keeping them engaged in safe, structured environments. Please ensure your child is in every day. More information about attendance will be coming out to you soon.
- Dogs and Vapes on the school grounds- Please do not vape anywhere on the school grounds or car park and please do not bring your dogs on to the premises either.
🗓️ UPCOMING DATES
1/10/26- 2.15pm- SEND parents coffee afternoon
1/10/26- Special lunch- Island beach party theme.
2/10/25- 9am- Year 5 class assembly- Year 5 parents invited
5/10/26- National Cycle to school week
6/10/26- Football tournament at Irk valley
6/10/26- Year 6 bulb planting in the local community
8/10/26- ‘Kev’ from Emmerdale (Chris Coghill) coming in to talk about his career as an actor and writer with Year 5 and 6
14/10/26- Harvest Festival Assembly 2.30pm *DATE CHANGE *
15/10/26- St Francis of Assisi Prayer trail day
20/10/26- Photograph day
22/10/26- Parents Evening
23/10/26- 9am- Year 2 class assembly- Year 2 parents invited
23/10/26- Break up for half term
🧠 WELLBEING & SAFEGUARDING
Accessing family support
Early Help support provides guidance and practical assistance for children, young people (aged 0–18), and families as soon as difficulties emerge. It is a voluntary, confidential service designed to stop small problems from getting worse, covering areas like parenting, emotional wellbeing, attendance, and family health.
You can contact the Early Help Hub North for advice, guidance or support by calling them to discuss concerns: 0161 234 1973 Email: [email protected]
Designated safeguarding Leads in school- Mrs Pearson, Mrs Lovell and Mrs Webster. Please contact us if you have any safeguarding concerns about the welfare of a child.
📞 CONTACT US
School: St John Bosco RC Primary School
Telephone: 0161 740 7094
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.st-johnbosco.manchester.sch.uk/
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/stjohnboscom9/
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
With love and prayers,
Mrs Pearson
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