Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

‘We live our lives like Jesus’

8th May 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Next week, our Year 6 children will complete their KS2 SATS assessments - please keep them in your prayers.  The children have worked really hard in preparation for their tests, and I know each will strive to do their very best and show what they have learnt during their time at Corpus Christi. SATs test pupils' knowledge in reading, spelling, grammar and maths but we as a school we love and value each child in our care and delight in them as artists, scientists, athletes, historians, theologians, designers and engineers and most importantly in the caring, kind and respectful young person each of them is and which we witness every day.  We might not "test" these qualities and talents, but they are the ultimate test of how we live our lives like Jesus.  Jesus says he came, "that they may have life and have it in all its fullness" (John 10:10) reminding us that we need to embrace all the gifts we have been given and use them in the best way we can.  Good luck to our Year 6 children and remember you are all wonderful young people who will make a difference to your school and community. 

Our May Celebrations
In school, St Oscar Romero class will be leading a liturgy at 2.30pm on Wednesday 13^th May which parents are invited to - this will be in the school hall and will help us reflect on Mary, our mother and guide. Our Faith in Action group will lead KS1 and EY in a May procession on Monday 11^th May at 2.45pm, helping our youngest children reflect and pray with Mary and ending with a crowning of Mary.  Parents are invited to join the May Procession with their child.

Year of St Francis
This year is the 800^th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, who had a great love of God's creation and was called to build the church both physically by repairing churches in Italy and through preaching the Word of God.  To celebrate this year we will be having a pet blessing on Monday 1^st June at 2.45pm on the playground led by Fr Emmanuel.  We hope our much-loved family members will be able to join us for the blessing! Parents will be able to bring the pet to school for 2.45pm or children can bring a photograph of their pets.  (We can't have live and lively pets in school during the day!) Pets will need to be secure - either in a cage or on a short leash and must be kept under the control of an adult. If your pet is nervous and likely to find this overwhelming, please consider sending in a photo as we wouldn't want to cause stress. 

The blessing will take place on the sports playground with the gate directly accessing that playground opened at 2.40pm.  We will ask parents to gather along one side of the playground with the classes facing them. Pets must remain with the adult and are not to be handed to the child/ren to hold.  Owners will be responsible for controlling their pet and clearing up any mess.  At the end of the blessing, children will return to class and be collected in the normal way. At this point we would ask that pets, especially dogs, are not brought back on to the school site.

If your child is nervous of animals, please email the office and we will work with them to find ways they can take part confidently - for example- sitting away from the pets.

If you plan to bring a pet to the blessing, please complete this form Pet Blessing - June 1st 2026 – Fill out form

Best wishes

Miss Clark
Head teacher

School Uniform - we've had 2 volunteers to support the sale of pre-loved uniform. Thank you to them - we will let you know when uniform will be available for sale next week. 

School Uniform donations: We have summer uniform available - if anyone needs any summer uniform please contact the office. We are also looking for spare black joggers or leggings to keep on hand for little accidents. Particularly if you have any spare black joggers or leggings, they’d be greatly appreciated! If your child has taken any school uniform home due to an accident, please return it to school once it has been washed. We appreciate your support.

ARBOR APP - Please can I ask all parents to check their child's information on the ARBOR APP.   If you received a new mobile or have moved recently, please update the contact details and ensure all the information on your child's record is correct. We are particularly keen for parents to check the religion status for their child as we believe there are a number of children recorded as Christian and not specifically as Catholic.

SMART Devices - I am writing to remind you that for the safeguarding of all members of our school community, children are not permitted to wear smart technology devices into school. This includes items such as smart watches. Children are permitted to wear a basic digital or analogue watch, but this must not have any photographic or communicative functions and should not be valuable. If you are not sure whether a watch is suitable for school, please speak to the class teacher.

Benefitted Related Free School Meals - As you may be aware, families on certain benefits may be entitled to what is known as the Pupil Premium Grant - this is an amount of money, about £1300, that the school receives to support children in school. Where a family is entitled to the pupil premium grant, we offer subsidies for trips and some activities. However, families are also entitled to free holiday activities and a supermarket voucher during some holidays. If you have not checked whether you are entitled please do so before the end of September by clicking on this link Synergy - Enquiry Please do speak to Mrs Penney in the office if you need any help.

 

Important Events

Monday 11^th May – May Procession @2.45pm (parents welcome)
Monday 11^th May - Thursday 14^th May – SATS Exams
Tuesday 12^th May – Oscar Romero class Swimming Lessons begin
Wednesday 13^th May – Oscar Romero class liturgy @ 2.30pm
Monday 18^th May – School Nurse appointments (booking required)
Monday 18^th May - Friday 22^nd May – STEM week
Friday 22^nd May – Non-School Uniform Day
Monday 25^th May to Friday 30^th May – school holidays (school closed for all children)
Monday 1^st June – Pet Blessing @ 2.45pm
Thursday 4^th June – Corpus Christi Fiesta @ 3.15pm
Thursday 2^nd July – Sports Day

INSET Days this year - school will be closed to children on these days
Monday 6^th July
Wednesday 22^nd July

 

This week’s celebrations: