St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley

Latest Newsletters

16 Dec 2024
"What is SchoolGrid?"
Dear Parents/Carers,

Further to our recent letter, please see attached Leaflet from SchoolGrid with helpful information.

Many thanks,
St. Francis
16 Dec 2024
SchoolGrid - Letter to Parents re: School Meals
Dear Parents/Carers,

We are excited to announce that St Francis Catholic Primary School will be using SchoolGrid for the ordering and payment of your child's school meals. We are hoping to launch SchoolGrid from Monday 13th January 2025.

Many thanks,
St. Francis
13 Dec 2024
BASC newsletter - 13th December 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
13 Dec 2024
Newsletter 13.12.2024
It is definitely beginning to feel like Christmas in School, so may festivities this week to be had, which you can see in this week's newsletter!
Huge thank you for all of your support at our Christmas Fayre! It was something that parents wanted us to host and we are so glad that it was enjoyed and yet again an event to bring us all together! The fayre combined with the break-the-rules has raised over £1300! Thank you so much for your continued generosity, all monies raised goes straight back into your children and their enjoyment of learning!

Wishing you all a festive weekend! See you on Monday.
Mrs Gibbons
11 Dec 2024
Communication for School from West Yorkshire Police
Good Morning Parents/Carers,

Please see attached communications from West Yorkshire Police regarding guidance for School Parking and a letter relating to Hospitalisations from Vapes.

We hope you find this information useful.

Many thanks,

St. Francis
11 Dec 2024
Wednesday Word Christmas Special
Please enjoy reading this weeks special Christmas Wednesday Word.
09 Dec 2024
The Child Friendly Leeds Winter Guide
Good Morning Parents/Carers

Please see the link below for 'The Child Friendly Leeds Winter Guide!' which features free/low cost activities happening across Leeds:

https://wearechildfriendlyleeds.com/2024/11/22/the-child-friendly-leeds-winter-guide/

Enjoy the festivities!

Many thanks,
St. Francis
06 Dec 2024
BASC newsletter - 6th December 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
06 Dec 2024
Newsletter 6.12.2024
Christmas is fast approaching and our Year 3 children commenced this for us brilliantly in school, with our first Advent assembly this week.
Lots of key information about the busy week ahead in this week's newsletter, please do spend a moment to see the arrangements for the coming couple of weeks.

Look forward to seeing you at the Parish Christmas Fayre 12-3pm, on Saturday 7th December.
Mrs Gibbons
02 Dec 2024
Christmas Dinner Letter
A paper copy will be sent home today to all Children that usually have Packed lunch from home. Please do not return the slip if your child usually has a school meal.
02 Dec 2024
Christmas Dinner menu
Christmas dinner is on Friday 13th December. All Children can order a Christmas dinner on the Day.
29 Nov 2024
BASC newsletter - 29th November 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
29 Nov 2024
Newsletter 29.11.2024
Thank you all so much for all your generous giving of toys, gifts and toiletries for the Catholic Care Christmas appeal. They really will make sure a difference to a young person's Christmas this year.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and Happy 1st Sunday of Advent!
Mrs Gibbons
22 Nov 2024
PTA: Rainbow hamper donations
On Friday 6th December the PTA need your help. We are asking children to bring in one item to help us build our Christmas Rainbow Hampers. These items will be made into hampers which will then added to our Christmas Raffle.

The year group colours will be:
Nursery and Reception – Red prizes
Year 1 - Green Prizes
Year 2 – Blue Prizes
Year 3 – Yellow Prizes
Year 4 – Orange Prizes
Year 5 – Pink Prizes
Year 6 - Purple prizes
St Francis Staff – Black prizes

More information can be found within the attached letter.
Thank you for your continued support!
22 Nov 2024
BASC newsletter - 22nd November 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
22 Nov 2024
Newsletter 22.11.2024
It has been lovely to hear of the lovely feedback from families regarding the Mini Vinnies works of Mercy over the coming weeks.
Thank you for all of your support with the weather this week, it was so exciting to see the children enjoying the snow.
Congratulation to our Year 6 children who made their sacrament of Confirmation this week in a special service celebrated by Bishop Marcus, Mgr Fisher and Fr Craig., with more information in next weeks' newsletter about their Sacrament.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
21 Nov 2024
St. Francis Christmas Fayre
Dear Parents/Carers,

We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting Christmas Fayre in School on Friday 13th December 2024 2pm-4pm.

Please see attached Poster for further information.

Many thanks,

St. Francis
21 Nov 2024
Mini Vinnie Christmas Toy Swap
Dear Parents/Carers,

Christmas Toy Swap Session on 29th November in the Hall Before or Afterschool

Are you sorting through your toys ready for Christmas? Could you donate any old toys that someone else may benefit from?

Please see attached Poster for more information.

Thank you

St. Francis
21 Nov 2024
Mini Vinnie Catholic Care Christmas Appeal
Dear Parents/Carers,

This time of year can be really difficult for many and there is always a small way we can help others but in a way that will make a big difference.

Please see attachments for more information on the Christmas appeal.

Thank you

St. Francis
20 Nov 2024
Wednesday Word 20.11
Learn more about this Sundays Gospel in this weeks Wednesday Word.
15 Nov 2024
BASC newsletter - 15th November 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
15 Nov 2024
Newsletter 15.11.2024
A week focused on 'Respect' this week in a multitude of ways from Remembrance to Anti-bullying week. This week we have our run down of the festival key dates for your diaries.
Mini Vinnies will also be sending an email reminder on Monday of their Advent works of Mercy for 2024.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
See you on Monday
Mrs Gibbons
08 Nov 2024
BASC newsletter - 8th November 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
08 Nov 2024
Newsletter 08.11.2024
A busy newsletter this week with several key updates - please take a moment to check what is taking place next week as we mark Anti-bullying week in school.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
See you on Monday,
Mrs Gibbons
06 Nov 2024
Wednesday Word w/c 04.11.24
Please see attached this weeks Wednesday Word.
06 Nov 2024
Mini Athletics
We are excited to be bringing Mini Athletics to our school community and are looking forward to meeting everyone.
Please see attached poster for details.
05 Nov 2024
Flu Immunisation Letter.
Please see attached letter in regards to yesterday's visit.
04 Nov 2024
Bonfire Menu
Please see attached themed menu for Tuesday 5th November.
04 Nov 2024
Poppy Appeal Letter
Dear Parents & Carers,

Please see attached letter informing you that our school will once again be supporting the Poppy Appeal in aid of the Royal British Legion and to commemorate Remembrance Day. Poppies will be available to purchase from Tuesday, 5th November.

Year 5 will be leading our act of Remembrance on Monday 11th November, at 10:45am in School – all are welcome to attend.

Many thanks.
Mrs Gibbons
Headteacher
24 Oct 2024
Newsletter 24.10.2024
What a brilliant first half term we have had.
In this week's newsletter there are several key dates for after the holidays from Remembrance service to Photo day to odd socks day. Years 2-6 will also be visiting the library on either 4th, 6th or 13th November, all of which can be find in the key dates part.
PE days for next half term can also be found in the newsletter.

Wishing you all a wonderful half term break,
See you on Monday 4th November, 8:50am!
Mrs Gibbons
22 Oct 2024
RE Autumn 2.
Please find attached the RE curriculum newsletters for the Autumn term. Within the newsletter you will useful information about your childs RE curriculum and key dates for your diary.
22 Oct 2024
RE Autumn 1.
Please find attached the RE curriculum newsletters for the Autumn term. Within the newsletter you will useful information about your child's RE curriculum and key dates for your diary.
18 Oct 2024
BASC newsletter - 18th October 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
18 Oct 2024
Newsletter 18.10.24
We are so excited for the PTA pumpkin patch this Sunday and the disco next Thursday!
It will be a busy week next week, please check the calendar for key dates!

See you on Sunday,
Mrs Gibbons
15 Oct 2024
Flu Immunisation Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,

It is time for your child’s yearly flu vaccination! This is offered to school years Reception up to and including Year 11 and will take place on Monday 4th November 2024 in School.

Please use the link and individual school code to complete your consent/refusal form.

Access to the link will close 1 week before the session.

https://www.leedsimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu
The code for your child’s St Francis Catholic Primary School is: EE108016

Many thanks,
St. Francis
11 Oct 2024
BASC newsletter - 11th October 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
11 Oct 2024
Newsletter 11.10.2024
A huge thank you to you all for such wonderful donations of food items for our Harvest appeal. Your generosity and support has helped so many locally in Morley and across the city! More information inside this weeks' newsletter

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
10 Oct 2024
Free School meal application form
Please read the attached to see if you think your child is entitled to free school meals.
You can return this form to the office and we will forward it to LCC.
10 Oct 2024
The Firework Code
Please scan the QR code for information regarding the firework code.
10 Oct 2024
Bonfire Firework information
Please scan the qr code for more information on fake fireworks
04 Oct 2024
Is your child in Year 6 and starting Secondary School in September 2025?
Please find attached information from Leeds City Council, regarding the application process for Secondary school places for September 2025.

Thanks,
St Francis
04 Oct 2024
BASC newsletter - 4th October 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
04 Oct 2024
Newsletter 04.10.2024
We have had a busy week this week from School Council visiting the houses of Parliament to our St Francis day service led by Year 3, Mass on Friday and a special visit from Greg to celebrate God's word! We also celebrated Yorkshire Poetry week and National Poetry day! What an action packed week of learning this week!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
04 Oct 2024
Mini Vinnies Harvest Shoe Box Appeal
Dear Parents/Carers,

At Harvest time each year, we ask the children and families of the St. Francis school community to kindly donate a Harvest shoe box to our collection for wonderful local charities.

Please see attached Harvest Poster to see how you can help. We will be delivering the boxes next week on Tuesday 8th October 2024.

Thank you for your generosity.

The St. Francis Mini Vinnies
02 Oct 2024
Wednesday Word 2.10
Openness Wednesday Word.
01 Oct 2024
Fake away menu
Thursday 3rd October is Classic Fake Away themed Menu.
27 Sep 2024
BASC newsletter - 27th September 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
27 Sep 2024
Newsletter 27.09.2024
A big thank you for all your support and donations towards our Mini Vinnie cake sale today. Next week is a busy week, please take a moment to read through the newsletter to find out what will be taking place.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
25 Sep 2024
Autumn Term Calendar 2024
Good Morning Parents/Carers,

Please see attached our Autumn Term Calendar 2024.

Please also check our weekly Newsletter for updates.

Many thanks,

Mrs Gibbons
Headteacher
24 Sep 2024
Nut-Free School - Letter to Parents/Carers
Dear Parents / Carers,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to remind you of our commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all students at St Francis. As you may be aware, several children within our school have severe nut allergies, which can pose significant health / life threatening risks.

We appreciate your understanding and support in keeping our school environment safe for every child.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Gibbons
Headteacher
20 Sep 2024
BASC newsletter - 20th September 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
20 Sep 2024
Newsletter 20.09.2024
We are looking forward to welcoming our parents to our meet the teaching evenings next week - if you would like to know a little more, please see page 2 of this weeks' newsletter.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
13 Sep 2024
BASC newsletter - 13th September 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
13 Sep 2024
Newsletter 13.09.2024
I hope you have all had a great week! There are several key notices this week in the newsletter, please do check through for updates.
Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
10 Sep 2024
Total Dance after school club.
Here is this terms letter. Paper copies will be handed out this week.
Below is the link to book places.

https://www.totaldanceleeds.co.uk/book-now
06 Sep 2024
BASC newsletter - 6th September 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
06 Sep 2024
Newsletter 06.09.2024
It has been a lovely week seeing the children in school and wow what a brilliant week of learning they have had. Our first PTA meeting will take place on Monday in school at 6:15pm, we look forward to seeing you there.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
06 Sep 2024
Lunchtime menu
Here is our School lunchtime menu for Autumn & Spring 1 term (up to 13th February 2025).

Dinners are now charged as follows per meal:
Nursery: £2.50
Reception, Years 1&2: Free
Years 3-6: £2.80
03 Sep 2024
Welcome Back!
Dear Parents / Carers / Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you well after what I hope was a restful and enjoyable summer break.

It has been delightful hearing about your children's summer holiday adventures and memories, and I am excited to welcome you all back for the new academic year.

As we begin the school year, there are a few updates and reminders that I would like to share with you regarding staff organisation, school uniform, attendance, PE schedule, BASC timings, and school dinners.

Many thanks,

Mrs Gibbons
Headteacher
15 Jul 2024
Punctuality, Attendance and Exceptional Leave Requests
Dear Parents and Carers,

As you know we have worked hard to ensure that all children at St Francis attend school on time and every day.

We all know that punctuality and attendance are crucial in school, but they are also valuable life skills for the future for your child. We request that parents / carers support us and work in partnership with the school to ensure that the children are in school each day and on time.

Communication is absolutely key to enabling us to work together to support good Attendance. If you have any queries regarding Attendance, please contact the Attendance Team.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Gibbons Mrs Harrison
Headteacher Learning Mentor & Attendance
12 Jul 2024
BASC newsletter - 12th July 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
12 Jul 2024
Newsletter 12.07.2024
And so we enter the final week of the academic year...where has the time gone!
Key information about events and times for this week attached inside this week's newsletter.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Come on England!!
Mrs Gibbons
10 Jul 2024
Bupa Dental Information.
10 Jul 2024
Wednesday 10.07
05 Jul 2024
BASC newsletter - 5th July 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
05 Jul 2024
Newsletter 05.07.2024
What a week we have thoroughly enjoyed the range of learning opportunities this week linked to health & fitness. Thank you for all who came to support our Dance-a-thon on Wednesday and for the brilliant turn out for sports day.

Reminder: PTA meeting is on Wednesday 10th July, in school at 6:15pm.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
01 Jul 2024
Letter to Parents - Staffing Structure for the new Academic Year
Dear Parent / Guardian,

We have had a wonderful year and have so much to celebrate. Please see attached Letter regarding our Staffing Structure for the new Academic Year.

Thank you for your continued love, kindness and support.

Mrs Gibbons
Headteacher
28 Jun 2024
BASC newsletter - 28th June 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
28 Jun 2024
Newsletter 28.06.2024
A wonderful week of the arts this week with a wonderful performance of Robin Hood performed by our Years 5 & 6 children.
Please see this week's newsletter for key dates for events over the coming weeks.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
28 Jun 2024
PTA Letter to Parents
Dear Parents/Carers,

As the school year is coming to an end, on behalf of our school PTA and our registered charity, we have our Annual AGM will be on Wednesday 10th July at 6.15pm in the school hall.

This is where the current committee resign from their roles, and new committee members are
elected.

Everyone is welcome, we love to see new faces. This is a great way of meeting people for the first time
and hearing about the PTA achievements and plans for the coming year.

Thank you
28 Jun 2024
Walk to School Week Competition Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,

Next week as part of Health and Fitness Week the Eco Ambassadors have planned a Walk to School Week competition, which supports the work we deliver as part of our Healthy Schools framework.

All children are encouraged to either walk or ride their bike or scooter to school during this week in the chance of winning a prize for their class. If you live further away not to worry, try parking several streets away for example near church and walking to school.

Thank you
St. Francis
21 Jun 2024
BASC newsletter - 21st June 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club.

Thanks,
St Francis BASC team
21 Jun 2024
Newsletter 21.06.2024
Such an exciting week with a range of events taking place, including our Summer Fayre! Huge thank you for all your support with making it the wonderful event that is was. It was so lovely to see so many of you there in school of our School.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend,
Mrs Gibbons
20 Jun 2024
R-PSHE Programme Letter to Parents
Dear Parents/Carers,

As part of our planned R-PSHE programme we teach an RSE unit of work during the coming weeks of this half term.

Please see the attached letter for further information about what your child will be learning about in their RSE lessons this half term.

Thank you

St. Francis
20 Jun 2024
PE Partners Letter to Parents
Dear Parents/Carers

PE PARTNERS SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUBS

PE Partner will be re-holding their Summer Holiday Clubs at our school. Bookings are now open please see attached letter with details.

Thank you

St. Francis
20 Jun 2024
Wednesday Word 19.06
18 Jun 2024
Letter - Diversity Role Models
Dear Parents/Carers,

We are very excited to welcome Diversity Role models into our school on the 24th June and 15th July!

Diversity Role Models are a registered charity with over 11 years’ experience supporting over 700 schools to embed empathy in the next generation and create an inclusive education system in which every young person can be themselves and thrive.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Nicolson
PSHE Leader
14 Jun 2024
BASC newsletter - 14th June 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
14 Jun 2024
Newsletter 14.06.2024
A wonderful week of visits and visitors to enhance our curriculum, which has been made complete with celebrations for Canon Galvin's 50th anniversary of his Ordination.

Many more key details and dates in this weeks newsletter,
Wishing all our Father's and grandfather's a special day on Sunday!

Mrs Gibbons
14 Jun 2024
Updated - Summer Term Calendar
Dear Parent/Carers,

Following on from the Calendar sent out in April, please see attached our updated version of our Summer Term Calendar

Many thanks,

St. Francis
12 Jun 2024
Times Tables Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,

We are often asked for ideas to help children at home with their Maths. Learning times tables is a brilliant way which makes a huge difference.

At St. Francis, we value the importance of children learning number facts and times tables to help support their learning.

Learning times tables is most effective when there is collaboration with school, parents and children.

Thank you for your continued support.

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Pearson
Maths Subject Leader
10 Jun 2024
My Cool Summer Poetry Competition
Submit a poem for a chance to win art supplies worth £500 for our school!

To mark National Ice Cube Day (21st June), The Ice Co’s inviting budding poets
across Yorkshire to get involved in its ‘My Cool Summer’ poetry competition.

One lucky school will win an amazing £500 worth of art supplies, and an extra special visit from The Ice Cube Dude!

Good Luck!

Miss Grayston
07 Jun 2024
BASC newsletter - 7th June 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
07 Jun 2024
Newsletter 07.06.2024
It has been a lovely week hearing of all your half term holiday adventures. The children have been very focused and ready for their Summer term 2 learning challenges.
This weeks newsletter has information about Cannon Galvin's ordination celebration.

Wishing our Holy Communion children all the best for their special celebration on Sunday.
Have a lovely weekend and see you on Monday!
Mrs Gibbons
24 May 2024
BASC newsletter - 24th May 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
24 May 2024
Newsletter 24.05.2024
A busy week all captured in this week's newsletter. Please see page 4 for the PE days for next half term (Summer term 2).

Wishing you all a restful half term break. See you on Monday 3rd June at 8:45am.
Mrs Gibbons
22 May 2024
Wednesday 22.05
17 May 2024
BASC newsletter - 17th May 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
17 May 2024
Newsletter 17.05.2024
We are excited to announce we have been successful in our application for our Healthy School award. A busy week ahead, please check the calendar of dates for all of the key events this week.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
14 May 2024
Active Leeds - Half Term Fun!
Please visit the following link for activities going on within Active Leeds this half term!

https://active.leeds.gov.uk/

Please also see attached leaflet relating to an open day at the Leeds Sailing & Activity Centre with lots of outdoor activities.

Thank you

St. Francis
13 May 2024
PE Hoody Letter.
10 May 2024
Eco newsletter - issue 1
Introducing our new Eco newsletter. Special thanks to our Eco ambassadors and Mrs Iddison for their hard work in making our school sustainable.
Our next edition will come before the end of the year with some summer holiday ideas!
10 May 2024
BASC newsletter - 10th May 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
10 May 2024
Newsletter 10.05.2024
This week we celebrated Mass for the Ascension of our Lord. Our children were outstanding in their behaviour, their singing and their reading. Well done children!
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
Mrs Gibbons
09 May 2024
Number Heroes Competition - Letter
Dear Parents/Carers,

As part of National Numeracy Day (Wednesday 22nd May), every child is invited to take part in a nationwide ‘Number Heroes’ competition. Details of the competition are on the attached letter.

Let your imagination run wild and create a picture of how you will use numbers in your dream job or hobby!

Good Luck children!

St. Francis
03 May 2024
BASC newsletter - 3rd May 2024
Here is this week's newsletter for our Breakfast & Afterschool club
03 May 2024
Newsletter 03.05.2024
This weeks newsletter has a special addition about supporting children's mental health (ahead of national mental health awareness week on 13-19th May).
Wishing you all a lovely bank holiday weekend!
Mrs Gibbons
01 May 2024
Total Dance
01 May 2024
Wednesday Word 1st May.