Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School

‘We live our lives like Jesus’

5^th December 2025

Dear Parents and Carers

Advent

We are now entering the second week of Advent and continue in our expectant waiting, hopeful anticipation and joyful preparation for the birth of Christ.  I'm sure many families have Advent calendars at home and it is a real test of patient waiting not to have opened every door and eaten all the chocolate by now!  In all the excitement of this time, we have reminded the children that as they open each door of their calendar they remember they are opening the door to Christ in their lives and when they eat each chocolate they reflect on how that can strengthen them to live their lives like Jesus.  Children in KS2 have had the opportunity this week to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and reflect on how they can reconcile and mend bonds with God and each other.   Seeking and receiving forgiveness is never easy but God's grace and love is always there for us; knowing we are forgiven prepares our hearts to welcome Jesus at Christmas.

This Sunday the second candle of Advent will be lit.  This candle typically represents love. Some traditions call this the "Bethlehem Candle" symbolizing Christ's manger.   

Please do watch Advent in 2 minutes – Busted Halo  to help prepare for Christmas,

https://youtu.be/eC0FGQLBp7w?si=4nwEVI0hVSodHFMs

At home, could you have an advent wreath with 4 candles, lighting one each Sunday and spending a few minutes reflecting on the theme for the week. This week our hope that we can all live our lives like Jesus?

Miss Clark

Head teacher

Advent Charity – this year we are aiming to support two charities, Stella Maris and Bucklands Soup Kitchen through donations of chocolate – biscuits, bars, boxes and tubs!  Stella Maris is a charity that supports seafarers working on container ships. The crew come from far and wide and spend many months away from home and loved ones. As a port city this is a great way of showing our thanks and gratitude to these men and women who ensure we have the food and goods we need.  Please send donations to the office from Tuesday 2^nd December to Monday 15^th December.

Foundation Governors Needed - we are looking to recruit 2 Foundation Governors to join our Governing Board. Foundation Governors are appointed by Bishop Philip and must be able to provide a Priests' reference. Further information can be found on the Diocesan website Governors – Catholic Academies and Schools Office  and the school's website  Governors | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary

Arbor APP - please can I ask all parents to check their child's information on the Arbor APP.  Parents can make updates that we can then see and approve. Could I particulate ask that parents check the Religion listed for their child and let us know if there are any amendments needed.

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY: Saint Faustina, formerly Helena Kowalska was born in a village near Lodz, Poland in 1905.  She was a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy.  She died at the age of 33 years. She was Canonized by Saint John Paul II.  Starting December, every Wednesday and Friday at 3.00pm we will be praying the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy at Corpus Christi Church.  We are inviting the parents and carers of children at Corpus Christi School to join us. This will be finished in time to collect children. All Parishioners are also invited to join in.

Benefitted Related Free School Meals - As you may be aware, families on certain benefits may be entitled to what is known as the Pupil Premium Grant - this is an amount of money, about £1300, that the school receives to support children in school.  Where a family is entitled to the pupil premium grant, we offer subsidies for trips and some activities. However, families are also entitled to free holiday activities and a supermarket voucher during some holidays. If you have not checked whether you are entitled please do so before the end of September by clicking on this link  Synergy - Enquiry   Please do speak to Mrs Penney in the office if you need any help.