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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Holy Week Family Night

  Fri 08 Mar 2024 Fr Stephen
  

• Ofsted Report 2024

  Mon 04 Mar 2024 M Burke

  Our latest Ofsted report, from the inspection that took place at the end of January, is now available in the Key Information/ Ofsted Reports section of the website. Paper copies are also being sent out to families.

• Measles Update

  Tue 20 Feb 2024

  Measles cases are rising across the country.

   

  Measles is a highly infectious virus and can lead to complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, and inflammation of the brain which require hospitalisation and on rare occasions can lead to long term disability or death.

   

  Anyone with symptoms is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the surgery or A&E, to prevent the illness spreading further.

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

   

  Anyone who is unsure if their child is up to date with all their routine vaccinations should check their child’s Red Book (personal child health record) in the first instance.

   

  If you are still not sure, or if you need to bring your child up to date with their vaccines, contact your GP practice to check and book an appointment.

   

  To find out more about childhood vaccinations, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

• Message for parents and guardians of children from the Director of Public Health Professor Matthew Ashton

  Mon 19 Feb 2024 M Ashton

  Have you heard the news about measles? There is a large outbreak of measles around Birmingham. Many children have been admitted to hospital. It is likely that measles could spread to Liverpool.

   

  Measles is a nasty infection and can make you very sick if you catch it. It starts with a high temperature and a cold with red eyes. Then you get a measles rash that spreads from your face to the rest of your body.

   

  It is very easy to catch if you are not vaccinated. It spreads through coughs and sneezes.

  Measles can be very serious for some people. It can cause pneumonia, encephalitis (brain infections) and sometimes even death.

   

  How to protect yourself and your children from measles:

   

  The MMR vaccine prevents measles. It is very safe. You need 2 doses to protect you for life.

   

  All children are offered the MMR vaccine.  It is free on the NHS.

  If your child has missed any vaccine, book an appointment at your GP practice. Check your child’s Red Book if you are not sure or ask the GP practice.

  It is never too late to catch up if you have missed a vaccine.

   

  For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

   

• Pancake Party in Church. Tuesday 13th February 5:30pm.

  Fri 09 Feb 2024 M Burke
  

• Family Masses this weekend, 27th to 28th January.

  Mon 22 Jan 2024 M Burke
  

• New Alpha Programme in Church. Beginning September 2023.

  Thu 07 Sep 2023 M Burke

  Everyone’s welcome at Alpha. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs. It’s free and there’s no pressure to come back. For parents of children in years 4,5,6 this is the pathway to sacramental preparation. Register by 12th Sept  https://www.ourladygateacre.org.uk/whatson/whats-on-3208.php First session Wed 13th Sept 7-8.15pm at Church.

• New Alpha Programme in Church. Beginning September 2023.

  Thu 07 Sep 2023 M Burke

  At each Alpha session, you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith – then you have a chance to share your thoughts and hear what others think. You can say anything you like, or nothing at all. Great for any families who want to journey towards sacraments with their children. Register by 12th Sept  https://www.ourladygateacre.org.uk/whatson/whats-on-3208.php First session Wed 13th Sept 7-8.15pm at Church.

• New Alpha Programme in Church. Beginning September 2023.

  Thu 07 Sep 2023 M Burke

  Whether you’re curious about faith, not sure about it, been away from the Church for a long time, feel a bit awkward or don’t know how to re-connect. Alpha is a space to explore faith on your own terms. Register by 12th Sept  https://www.ourladygateacre.org.uk/whatson/whats-on-3208.php First session Wed 13th Sept 7-8.15pm at Church.

• New Alpha Programme in Church. Beginning September 2023.

  Thu 07 Sep 2023 M Burke
  • If you have children in years 4,5,6 who have not received the sacraments of confession and holy communion join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Register by 12^th Sept  https://www.ourladygateacre.org.uk/whatson/whats-on-3208.php First session Wed 13th Sept 7-8.15pm at Church.