St �omas More Catholic School

Parents’ Newsletter 20 May 2016

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

INTRODUCTION

This week, public exams started. All pupils sitting these exams are working hard to ensure they achieve the best

grades they can. This is a very stressful time for all candidates, so we must keep them in our prayers over the

coming weeks.

On Monday afternoon, two members of our staff who

deliver the school’s Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme were invited to a garden party at Buckingham Palace in the

presence of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

It was a wonderful occasion. During the afternoon, the

school was presented with its Operating Licence for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The presentation was made by

Jason Atterton, a renowned chef. Prince Edward also presented 20 young people from London with their Gold

Duke of Edinburgh Award.

A reminder to parents that PREP is available to all pupils,

Monday to Thursday, 3.10pm to 7pm and Friday, 3.10pm to 4pm. Pupils are able to complete homework or extra study

with the help of staff. A free, light meal is served at 5.15pm.

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

� Selected Year 9 pupils’ Leadership Course at the

IntoUniversity Centre

Thursday, 26 May 2016

� Selected Year 9 pupils’ Leadership Course at the

IntoUniversity Centre

� Year 9 Parents’ Evening (17:00-19:00)

Friday, 27 May 2016

� Selected Year 9 pupils’ Leadership Course at the

IntoUniversity Centre

Year 7 Christina Mikeli, 7MC1— 55 points

Year 8 Iqrah Miah, 8MC1—65 points

Year 9 Sophia Canlas, 9BK1— 30 points

Lin Ly, 9BK1—30 points

Year 10 Giuseppe Di Vita, 10KL1—20 points

Patric Orosz, 10MC1—

20 points

Basak Tintas, 11MC1— 45 points

WEEKLY E-PRAISE WINNERS

TRIP TO WEMBLEY

On Saturday, 14 May, the Year 7 girls’ football team visited Wembley Stadium to watch the women's FA Cup Final -

Arsenal vs. Chelsea. The girls were more than excited about the day and behaved exceptional well, representing

the school to a high standard. Their excitement grew and

their faces lit up as they stepped out of Wembley Park Station and saw the mighty stadium. They cheered for the

whole 90 minutes and the majority of the team were delighted that Arsenal came out as winners, although some

were not so happy!

Quotes from the girls:

"It was fun and a great experience because it was the first

time I had watched a professional football match". Kechell Dalton (7MC1)

"One of the best days I've ever had! It was a great experience and I got to know my friends and teachers a lot

better too". Christina Mikeli (7MC1)

"One of the most interesting experiences I have had!" Channelle Thomas (7MC1)

"One of the best experiences there could be!" Agnieszka Jaworska (7MC1)

Tel: 020 8888 7122 Fax: 020 8826 9370 Email: parents@stthomasmoreschool.org.uk

WORDS OF THE WEEK

Monday: Dogmatic (adj): to lay down principles as

undeniably true; strongly express an opinion as if it were a fact.

Tuesday: Obstinate (adj): stubbornly refusing to change

one’s opinion or chosen course of action.

Wednesday: Purport (verb): to appear to be / do

something falsely. (noun): the meaning or sense of something, typically a

document or speech.

Thursday: Delusional (adj): having false or unrealistic

beliefs or opinions.

Friday: Vanquish (verb): to defeat someone or something thoroughly.

RE DEPARTMENT’S REFLECTION

Pentecost, 15 May At Pentecost, we celebrate the

occasion when the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles and gave

them the gifts they needed to carry

on the work of Jesus after he had ascended into heaven. We can see

how powerful and effective this was by the accounts of what the apostles did in the early life of the Church. We

too have received the Holy Spirit through the Sacraments and continue to receive these graces, enabling us to do

God’s work and to be embraced in his love in all the

activities we undertake.

Prayer of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit come into our

lives open our ears to hear what you are saying to us in

the things that happen to us. In the people we meet.

Open our eyes to see the needs of the people around

us.

Open our hands to do our work well, to help when help is needed.

Open our lips to tell others the Good News of Jesus. To bring comfort, happiness and laughter to other people.

Open our minds to discover new truth about You and the

world. Open our hearts to love you and our fellow men and

women. As you have loved us in Jesus. To you with our Father and the Son, on God, all honour

and praise shall be given now and for ever.

Amen

THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK Monday: “Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things

come to those who don’t give up”.

Tuesday: Always end the day with a positive thought, no

matter how hard things were. Tomorrow’s a fresh opportunity to make them better”.

Wednesday: “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we’re imperfect, he loves us

perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely”.

Thursday: “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”.

Friday: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.

DRAMA

This week, Eastenders’ star Ellen Thomas, who plays Claudette Hubbard, paid a visit to the Drama Department.

She worked with our Year 9 pupils who are currently devising performances for the Rudolph Walker

Inter-School's Drama Competition. Ellen was so impressed

with the pupils’ work, she has agreed to come back and mentor them as they prepare for the competition which

takes place on 3rd July at the Royal Theatre.

Also this week, a group of Year 7 and 8 pupils attended a drama and circus skills workshop with Jackson Lane Arts

Centre. The sessions take place every Wednesday at Sky

City Community Centre and any pupil interested in finding out more information about the workshops should speak to

Mrs Rosen or Miss Gibb.