We would like to invite you to our 'Getting ready to write in Nursery' workshop. NNG1 Tuesday 8th April at 2.45pm - entrance via Harnham Gardens NNG2 Thursday 10th April at 2.45pm - entrance via Harnham Gardens

You are invited to attend our second Reception “Cuppa and Chat” session for parents and carers which will take place on Thursday, 3rd April at 2.15pm. This will be an opportunity to meet and talk to fellow parents. Mrs Foster and Miss Phelan will also be available and will be speaking to you about early learning goals. We will also have in attendance our OT (Occupational Therapist) who will be around for a chat and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have about your child's physical development etc. This will take place in our Key Stage 2 dining room and entrance to the building will be from the bottom gates on Netherby Drive. You can then enter school via the Year 5/Year 6 entrance/exit. We look forward to seeing you at this event.

Some of our Key Stage 2 children have been selected to take part in the Key Stage 2 Leadership Challenge at Walker Dome Activity Centre on Thursday 27th March 2025.   Loosely based on the Crystal Maze, members of the children’s’ team will take on different challenges.  They will need to communicate with one another to decide who might be best matched with each challenge.  Some are skills based, some involve light physical activity and some involve problem solving to give you a flavour.   The pupils will leave school just after lunch and the event will begin at 12:30pm, ending at around 4:00pm. The children will then return to school on the minibus at approximately 4:20pm. Please collect your child from the school office entrance via Beaufront Gardens.   Children will come to school dressed in the same equipment that they would for a PE day.   To confirm your child's attendance please email the school office office@emcps.co.uk  by no later than Monday 24th March to give permission for your child to attend the event.   Please email your child's name and class and note that you give consent for your child to attend this event and please note they must be collected by an appropriate adult at 4.20pm.

Dear Parents/Carers Over the past few months, our Drama club have worked very hard to put together their own performance of Alice in Wonderland. The children in Drama club are delighted to invite you to their show, which will take place on Tuesday 8th April at 3.30pm in our KS2 school hall. Please see poster below. Could you please let us know how many seats you require, by completing the form HERE . This will allow us to organise our seating plans in advance. Many Thanks

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on 22nd March. It helps to focus our attention on the importance of water and the ways in which we can take action to tackle the water crisis. The theme for this Year's World Water Day is ' Save our Glaciers '. Challenge - Spread the word about saving our glaciers! Create a poster telling people about it and how we can work together to save our glaciers. All pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 can take part and children have been asked to return any entries to their teacher by 24th March ready for a follow on assembly next Thursday.

On Friday 21st March 2025 we will celebrate Red Nose day in school.   All pupils are invited to come into school that day wearing something red .  The theme this year is supporting those in need during the current cost of living crisis, so we are asking pupils to bring in a food item (rather than a cash donation) which we will then donate to the Feeding Families charity.    Thursday 20th March is also International Day of Happiness and we are sure the food donations which will bring some happiness to others.  Please see list for suitable donations:

Newcastle City Council has informed schools that from Monday 7th April 2025 , they are increasing the school catering charge to £3 per meal. Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust recognises this is a significant increase for parents and the Trust knows the importance of a pupil receiving a hot, nutritious school meal. Consequently, they are doing what they can to limit the impact of this cost and have agreed to limit the price passed onto parents at £2.70 until April 2026 . If you pay for your child to have a school meal please ensure you amend your weekly payment to reflect this increase from 7th April 2025 which will work out at £13.50 per week. If you feel you may be eligible to receive free school meals please visit follow the link below to make an online application Apply for free school meals Apply for free school meals| Newcastle City Council

Our Parents meetings will take place on the following days/times for pupils in the Oscar Romero Centre (TORC) and Years 1 through to Year 6:- Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5, and 6) Tuesday 18th March and/or Thursday 20th March 2025 The Oscar Romero Centre (TORC) Tuesday 18th March and/or Thursday 20th March 2025 (please note entrance to this meeting will be via the ORC entrance) Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) Tuesday 25th March and/or Thursday 27th March 2025 We have a system which will allow you to book your appointment for the date and time that is convenient to you which will be sent to the primary contact we have named for your child. Please note meetings will be held face to face in your child's classroom, and you can access the school building via the gates on Netherby Drive. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your child's progress. Please note this meeting is for parents/carers only, please arrange childcare in advance of your appointment.

Some of our Key Stage 2 children have been selected to take part in the Key Step Gymnastics event at Royal Grammar School on Friday 21st March 2025. The event will allow the children to take part in a carousel of gymnastic activities and also to perform a floor routine appropriate for their level. The winning teams from the different key step groups will go on to represent Newcastle Schools in the 2025 Tyne and Wear Level 3 School Games Final. The pupils will leave school just after lunch and the event will begin at 1:15pm, ending at around 4:30pm. The children will then return to school on the minibus at approximately 4:45pm. Please collect your child from the school office entrance via Beaufront Gardens. Children will come to school in uniform and will get changed before going to the event.  Shorts and T shirt or leotard can be worn Long hair should be tied back All watches/jewelry should be removed prior to the competition Compete either barefoot or in gymnastics slippers   To confirm your child's attendance please email the school office office@emcps.co.uk by no later than Monday 17th March to give permission for your child to attend the event. Please email your child's name and class and note that you give consent for your child to attend this event and please note they must be collected by an appropriate adult at 4.45pm. Mr Thew Class Teacher

Tempest Photography will be visiting our school on Thursday 20th March 2025. Your child will have their photograph taken individually and with their siblings during the school day. The photographer will also be on site from 8.00am until 8.30am in the main hall should you wish to attend to have a family photo taken with parents and/or any siblings who attend other schools. Please note all children will have their photograph taken, however there is no obligation to purchase a photo.

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