Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

‘Weekly Update’

4th September 2026

Dear Families,

A very warm welcome back to a new school year. I hope that everyone has enjoyed a restful summer break and returns refreshed, ready for the opportunities, challenges and successes that lie ahead.

This year is particularly special for me as I begin my role as Headteacher. Whilst I am new to this position, I am certainly not new to our wonderful school community. Having been part of the school family for the past 18 years, I feel incredibly privileged and honoured to lead a school that I know, love and am deeply committed to.

I would like to thank all our families for their continued support and partnership. The strength of our school lies in the relationships we build together, and I look forward to working alongside you to ensure that every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.

As we begin this new academic year together, let us do so with hope, faith and enthusiasm, always remembering our mission to Live Our Lives Like Jesus in all that we say and do.

May God bless our school community throughout the year ahead.

Mrs G Comerford
Headteacher

STAY UP TO DATE

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USEFUL DATES

08.09.26 School Nurse - Year 6 Height/Weight Checks
11.09.26 @1.40pm Whole School Mass - families welcome
13.09.26 @11am Education Sunday Mass
18.09.26 Individual and Sibling School Photos
23.09.26 @3.30pm - 4.30pm Meet the Teacher Drop In and Information Session

INSET DAYS

Monday 2nd November
Monday 15th March
Monday 21st June
Wednesday 21st July

Meet the teacher and network event

Come and visit our classrooms from 3.30pm on Wednesday 23rd September! We will also be joined in the hall by a range of organisations across the city who can offer advice and support about a range of subjects!

EDUCATION SUNDAY MASS 
Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11am

Families are warmly invited to join the parish for mass on Sunday 13th September for Education Sunday. This mass is a special day of prayer for anyone that is involved in education. It would be wonderful to see as many of our families there as possible. PLEASE BRING CHILDREN IN THEIR UNIFORM TO REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL

DO you receive universal credit?  Do you have a student or work visa? Are you unable to claim any benefits because your status is No Recourse for Public Funding?  If the answer to any of these questions is yes then please do complete the free school meal application form before we return to school in September as your child may be able to have a free meal in school plus extra benefits.  We are encouraging all families to apply by  using this link Free school meals - Portsmouth City Council  or pop into the office with your NI number.

Pope Leo’s Prayer Intention for September:

For the care of water

Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.