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    • Weekly Update 20/03/26

      Published 25/03/26

      The ATSA events all didn’t go ahead as planned this week- but Bronte and Phoebe still represented school in the mindfulness and movement session after school on Wednesday. Mr Burrows was really proud of the girls for taking part. Well done girls!
      Yesterday, Mr. Grogan, Headteacher from St. George’s Central, was in school to do a presentation for the juniors regarding the re-branding of ATSA, after it has been running for 15 years.
      Name: Atherton and Tyldesley Sports and Arts
      Strapline: Friendship through sports, arts and community
      All pupils are invited to enter the competition designing the new ATSA logo, based on the new name and ‘strapline’. All designs are to be on A4 paper – with name and school on the back of each design. For this, the children are asked to use their own creativity, and avoid using Artificial Intelligence resources. The design does not have to follow the design of the current logo in shape or size or colour scheme, but should incorporate the current offer of events. Closing date is 9.00am on Monday 30th March.
      Today it has been great to see everyone in school wearing their red noses, and enjoying some fun and games in their houses.
      Year 3 are still collecting ester eggs for this year’s Easter Draw. Details will come home on Monday about the sale of raffle tickets.
      Next week we have our final family worship of this half-term, which will be with Y3/4. Family members are invited to join us for the worship at 9.10am, with refreshments being served beforehand in the hall. Just to remind you of the dates of our Easter Services in the final week of term- Tuesday 31st March with Y1,3,4 and 6 and Thursday 2nd April with Reception, Y2,4, and 5. We break up on Thursday 2nd April for the Easter break.
      Let’s hope this beautiful weather continues into the weekend.

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    • Weekly Update 13/03/26

      Published 17/03/26

      We started our week with the SHADES team from Manchester diocese delivering an act of worship on standing firm in power and pride. Power meaning using our strength and courage to be a changemaker- and make the world a better place. Pride meaning being happy and confident about who you are, your culture, identity, heritage, and your history. This was followed with workshops in Years 5 and 6.

      As you are aware we then had an Ofsted inspection with 3 inspectors being in school on Tuesday and then 2 on Wednesday. This was a very rigorous process looking at what it’s like to be a pupil at St. Stephen’s. The lead inspector described the children as wonderful and very proud of their school. They told the inspectors how they loved the adults in school and how they care for them. They were eager with a thirst for knowledge. We look forward to sharing the report card in due course.

      All families are welcome to this week's Sunday service in the school hall in celebration of Mothering Sunday. Refreshments from 9.30, service at 10.

      On Monday the girls’ football team played a match against Sacred Heart, winning their match 4-1. Well done everyone. Good luck to the team tonight in their next match against Holy Family.

      We have a number of ATSA events taking place next week, starting with a Kickstarterz session after school on Monday. On Tuesday Y6 will be starting a series of Sats support sessions with Wigan Warriors Community Foundation. The six-week programme helps children recognise and understand their feelings alongside fun exercises! On Wednesday afternoon a group of our Y6 pupils will also be attending their next maths reasoning club session.

      We finish the week with Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day. As mentioned in the message yesterday, the children come into school in their usual uniform, and can wear a red nose. This year’s red noses are a blank canvas for the children to decorate and make their own, and are available in school £2.00 each.

      I hope you have a lovely weekend. To all you amazing mums I hope you have a lovely day on Sunday.

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    • Weekly Update 06/03/26

      Published 06/03/26

      Last Friday night our girls’ football team played their next 2 matches. In the first game the girls played St Ambrose. This could have gone either way! The final score was 5-4 to Ambrose. The team then went on to beat St George's 6-0. Well done girls! On Monday they have their next match against Sacred Heart.
      Thank you to everyone who came along to the parent/ teacher meetings on Tuesday, having the opportunity to look at your children’s books and talk to the staff. I am sure you found the meetings useful finding out how things are going at the mid point of the year.
      On Wednesday we had 8 children take part in a swimming gala at the Pelican Centre. Mr. Burrows was really proud of the team, in particular Freddie S, Matilda and James for winning their heats. Well done everyone!
      Everyone looked fantastic yesterday as we celebrated World Book Day in our houses. The children all had fun working on a number of activities on different texts throughout the day.
      Year 3 have loved spending time in the happy hut this week. Teodora was on hand to welcome a group of them today.
      It was lovely to see so many families join us for the phonics session this morning. Thank you to Mrs Deakin and Mrs Hilton for organising it. The feedback was really positive.
      Year 3 are now collecting easter eggs for the draw at the end of term. All eggs and any other easter-themed gifts would be very welcome. We will be selling raffle tickets in the last 2 weeks before easter.
      Next week we will be sending home information about the sale of red noses for Comic Relief. This year Comic Relief falls on Friday 20th March.
      Next week on Tuesday morning family worship is with Reception. All family members are welcome to join us for worship at 9.10am. Refreshments will be available in the hall beforehand.
      Please see attached a flier about breakfast clubs. If you have chance please access it via the QR code – even if you don’t currently use a breakfast club.
      Have a lovely weekend.

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