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

• Harvest Festival 5th October 2022 at 2.30pm - Donations

  Tue 27 Sep 2022

  We hope that you will be able to join us for our harvest festival next week at St Sebastian's Church.

  Wednesday 5th October 2022 at 2.30pm

  This year ,all donated food will be gifted to the Grantham Food Bank. Children are welcome to start bringing in their donations this week.

  The Food Bank are currently short of the following;

  • NAPPIES SIZE 3, 5 & 6
  • SQUASH, CORDIAL - ANY FLAVOUR
  • TINNED OR DRIED SOUP
  • TINNED TOMATOES
  • MEAL BASED SAUCES
  • RICE PUDDING OR CUSTARD
  • SUGAR
  • TINNED MEAT OR FISH
  • POT NOODLES

  Many thanks for your support in this very worthwhile cause.

• Shine Assembly in Church - Last Friday of each month

  Mon 26 Sep 2022

  Our shine assemblies in church have resumed on the last Friday of each month.

  The first of these will take place this week - Friday 30th September at 2.30pm.

  Tea and coffee is available in church at the end of the assembly.

• Cake Sale

  Mon 26 Sep 2022

  After the shine assembly on Friday 30th September we shall be holding a cake sale in the school hall.

  We are asking for a small donation for each cake, with all money raised being donated to Macmillan.

  To help us raise as much money for charity as possible, we would be grateful for any donations of cakes (home made or shop bought).

  Please could these be taken to the school office by the morning of Friday 30th September.

• Remembrance Ribbons

  Fri 16 Sep 2022

  Today, all of the children tied a ribbon in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II. We invite all parents, carers and members of our wider community to add their own Remembrance ribbon over the next few days.

  

• EYFS Intake 2023 - Open Day

  Thu 15 Sep 2022

  EYFS Open Day for September 2023 Intake

  on

  Thursday, 6^th October 2023

  2pm - 4pm

  St Sebastian's Primary School will be holding an open day for EYFS children due to start school in September 2023.

  If you wish to visit the school, please contact the school office:
  Email: amy.parnham@gvsf.school
  or
  Tel: 01476 565896

  

• School Closed on Bank Holiday - Monday, 19th September 2022

  Mon 12 Sep 2022

  St Sebastian's school will be closed on Monday 19th September due to being a National Bank Holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral.

  The Department of Education has released a statement saying that all schools and colleges will be closed on this day, in line with other national bank holidays. The school apologises for any inconvenience that this will cause.

  School will reopen on Tuesday 20th September.

• St Sebastian's School Commemorates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  The pupils, staff and governors at St Sebastian's School are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The moral standards, devotion to service, aspirations, courage, friendship, perseverance, care and empathy demonstrated so consistently throughout her long reign are an inspiration to the whole school community as we collectively mourn the nation's loss. 

  The school had a moment of silence, reflection and prayer this morning. Link to BBC Newsround

  Prayer

  Gracious God, we give thanks

  for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth,

  for her faith and dedication of duty.

  Bless our nation as we mourn her death

  and may her example continue to inspire us;

  through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  Amen

  

• KS2 Football Practice - Autumn Term 1

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Thurdays; 3.30pm - 4.20pm 
  Starting date: Thursday 15th September 2022
  
  Mr Johnson and Mr Palmer will be holding football practice sessions on Thursdays after school. This is to prepare for a tournament that will take place near the end of Autumn. (Details will be sent nearer the time)
  If your child is attending football practice, could you please send your child to school in their PE kit. They will also need to bring shinpads, football socks and boots.
  Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school.
  It is most important that every parent completes the permission form via ParentMail for their child to attend this event and provide us with emergency contact details. 

• Autumn Term 1 - KS1 Sports Club

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Inspire+ will be running a Sports Club for children in KS1.
  This club is open to children in Y1 & Y2 and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. We will be limited to 16 places and we ask that if you are allocated a place you commit to all of the sessions.
  The Club  will run from 3.30pm-4.30pm. The first session will be on Thursday 15th September 2022 until the end of term.
  If it is not usually your child's PE day, please send your child to school in their PE Kit
  
  It is most important that every parent completes the permission form via ParentMail for their child to attend this club and provide us with emergency contact details. 

  Thank you

• Active Lifestyle

  Wed 07 Sep 2022

  Over the next few weeks we are taking part in a programme to promote active lifestyles to the children.

  From Monday 12th September to Friday 7th October we would like the children to come to school in an active way. This could include walking, jogging, scooting and biking.

  We understand this is not possible for all children, but would encourage those who come to school by car to walk a little further from the car to school. 

  For each morning the children come to school in an active way, they will be given an 'active point'. For every five times, the children will receive a school success point.

  At the end of the programme, the class with the most points will be awarded five class credits and a class trophy.