St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary

Roberts Road, Balby Doncaster

Phone – 01302344678
Fax – 01302 341231
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www.xavier.doncaster.sch.uk
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NEWSLETTER 8th October 2010

WELL DONE TO ALL THE CHILDREN

The running total for CAFOD is £586.78
We would like to a special mention to the families of
Amy Butterfill, Will Thorpe,
Aoife McDonnell, Grace Gregory, for their fantastic amounts they sent in.

Change of Contact Details

If you have a change to your mobile phone number or any contact details for your child can you
PLEASE
let Mrs Bowker know as soon as possible. Last year when we had the bad weather and school had
to be closed, we used ‘Text 2 Parents’ and it worked very well, but for this system to work we
need up to date information.

Edlington Whitestars are one of the oldest junior football clubs in the Doncaster area
and is FA Chartered Standard.
We’re looking for new players (boys or girls) who would like to join our team. You need to be
in year 5 at school and enjoy playing football.
The u10s team is coached by FA level 1 coaches who are also CRB checked. If you would like
to join us, please ask a parent or guardian to call Mark Tucker on 07940-365856 and he will
be happy to provide more details

The Little Church at St. Peter’s

The Little Church at St. Peter’s on Sunday mornings at 10am Mass. Following the Pope’s visit we
are trying to engage in a greater outreach to members of the Parish who may need a little extra
encouragement. The Little Church helps to engage the children, to meet new friends, and to
become familiar with the Parish Community and its workings at Mass on a Sunday morning. It also
helps the parents who may wish to attend Little Church themselves or remain in church for the
Mass. The children return to the church in time for the Offertory Procession. While in the Parish
Hall with the Leaders the children learn prayers, sing hymns , and listen to the Readings of
Sunday. It also helps the families for Parish Preparation of the Sacraments of First Holy
Communion and Confirmation. All of this is an additional tier to help parents with their
responsibility in the Catholic upbringing of their children. See you on Sunday
Sacred Heart Church
Their is also a children’s group run each Sunday for the young church community at
Sacred Heart Church.

If your child has won something or passed an exam please let us know and it can be added to the news letter
 Attendance for the week ending 01/10/2010
Top Dog Patrick 94.2%
Cup – Brigid 96.3%
School year total – 93.0%
The achievers are
Patrick Bob Johnson Playing nicely with his friends.
Bethan Stoddart Always being helpful.
Hilda Chineme Anigbo Excellent expression in acting a character from
Georges House.
Aidan Thomas Stoddart Lovely prayer of thanks.
Brigid Patrick McMahon Always trying his best.
Bede Lineo Mlilo Excellent work in PSHCE and literacy ‘The Bully’.
Columba Lauren Gaughan Performing beautifully in the CAFOD Assembly
rehearsals.
Important Safety Notice
When you bring or collect your nursery child, please smile or wave to any other
children you may have in the playground. Please don’t do this over the wall, as some
of our smaller children have come to expect this and have prepared themselves by
balancing equipment on the benches then standing on top.
SUNDAY 17th October
Children’s Mass at Sacred Heart Church
9.00am
The St Francis Fun Factory has spaces if you would like to use them. You don’t have to be working
to take advantage of the club you may just want a late night shop without the children or just time
for yourself.
Opening hours are:
7.30 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. and 3.20 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
To book a place, please ring or text: 07903583718 or school.
New booking forms will be at the school office see
Mrs Bowker (Office manager), Mrs Howarth (Play Leader)
or Mrs Hughes (Play Worker).

PTA have organised a Autumn Disco for

Friday 22nd October 3.20pm-5.30pm