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The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John RC Primary Newsletter 18/09/2026

The Cathedral School of St Peter & St John RC Primary 

 

‘Growing together within God’s loving family, we support, challenge and inspire each other to become the best that we can be’

18th September 2026

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In the Sunday Gospel this Sunday, Jesus shares a parable about workers being invited to work in a vineyard. Some come early in the day, some later... but in the evening, they are all paid the same. Jesus uses this story to help us know that every person is invited into his kingdom. We think about how every time we pray we are stepping forward to be close to Jesus.

This week we celebrated our first whole school Mass of the year. Fr Frankie blessed our work, our prayer and our play.

A gentle uniform reminder - please ensure hair bobbles are small and school coloured. Large bows will be asked to be removed.

Thank you. Mrs Campbell

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Follow Us on Instagram

We are excited to announce that we are moving away from X and onto Instagram.

You can now follow us on Instagram at @thecathedral.sch to keep up to date with all the wonderful things happening across our school.

We will be sharing classroom activities, celebrations, special events, trips, achievements and examples of the fantastic learning taking place across school.

Please request to follow our page and we will approve your request.

We look forward to sharing more of our school life with you.

Good News Certificate Winners

Reception - Oliver (Support), Ife (Inspire), Irine (Challenge)

Year 1 - Illan (Inspire), Bryan (Writing), Arnie (Maths)

Year 2 - Leo (Challenge), Aysha (Writing), Ronald (Maths)

Year 3 - Jacob (Inspire), Alexis (Writing), Juan (Maths)

Year 4 - Milly (Support), Jasiel (Writing), Hosie (Maths)

Year 5 - Mavis (Writing), Jojo (Support), Ahmend (Maths) 

Year 6 - TJ (Support), Alex (Writing), Sonny (Maths)

We are delighted to celebrate their success and congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition. Their achievement is an excellent example to others and demonstrates the value of hard work, perseverance, and a positive attitude. Our certificate focus on our school values and key words from our mission statement.

Congratulations and well done!

Weekly Attendance

Reception - 95.3%

Year 1 - 93.23%

Year 2 - 97.4% Well done!

Year 3 - 97.6% Well done!

Year 4 - 100% Well done!

Year 5 - 94.5% 

Year 6 - 100% Well done!

Overall school attendance to date - 95.5%

Classopoly Rewards 

Well done to Years 2, 3 4 and 6 who received over 96% attendance this week!

As a reward, each class took their turn on Classopoly and chose some fantastic treats.

Year 2's reward will be extra sport time.

Year 3's reward will be silly sock day. Children participating may come to school in their own clothes next Friday 25th September.

Year 4's reward will be extra iPad time followed by a movie and popcorn.

Year 6's reward will be extra playtime and parachute games in the hall. 

A huge well done to to each class for their fantastic attendance. Keep up the great work!

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Classopoly Celebration! 

Year 5 have taken their turn on Classopoly this week and chose Crazy Hair Day!

The children certainly got creative and looked absolutely fantastic. 

Latest News and Reminders

- Please ensure that you have registered for the school app, Juniper. From 1st October onwards, all school communications will be sent via the app. If you have not received an email with information about registering, please contact the school office.

- Free school meal entitlement has changed, and your child may be entitled to free school meals. Please apply via the Salford Council website. https://www.salford.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/free-school-meals/. Even if your child is already in receipt of universal infant free school meals, it is still worth checking your eligibility, as registering can help your school access additional funding to support pupils.

- Nursery parents, please ensure to apply for your child's reception place by 15th January 2027, to apply via the family portal please click the link below https://www.salford.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools-admissions/apply-online/

Key Dates

Tuesday 22nd Year 4 Meet the Parents 2.30pm

Wednesday 23rd Year 5 Meet the Parents 2.30pm

Wednesday 23rd Non Uniform Day in exchange for cake donations

Thursday 24th Year 3 Meet the Parents 2.30pm

Friday 25th Year 2 Meet the Parents 2.30pm

Friday 25th Macmillan Coffee Morning 8:20am

Monday 28th Harvest donations welcomed at school

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Parent Reminder

 PE Days
Please ensure children come to school with the correct PE kit in a drawstring bag on their allocated PE days Earrings should be removed where possible and long hair tied back for health and safety.

 Parking Outside School Gates
We kindly remind all parents and carers not to park directly outside the school gates or on yellow zig-zag lines. This is to help keep all children and families safe at drop-off and collection times. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Ordering School Meals
Please remember to order your child’s school meal before 8:55am each morning. Orders placed after this time may not be processed, so we encourage parents to order in advance where possible.

Cabin Club – Breakfast & Afterschool Club
Our Cabin Club provides both breakfast and afterschool care for pupils. Breakfast Club opens from 7:30am, and Afterschool Club runs until 5:00pm, offering a safe and welcoming environment for children before and after the school day.

For more information, availability or booking enquiries, please contact the school office.

Ordering School Milk – Cool Milk
Parents and carers can order milk for their child through Cool Milk. If you would like your child to receive milk at school, please visit the Cool Milk website to register and place an order. Please ensure orders are placed in good time so your child can receive milk from the next available start date.

I Rock Band Lessons
We are pleased to continue to offer IRock Band lessons in school, giving children the opportunity to learn an instrument, develop their musical skills and enjoy making music as part of a band. If you would like your child to take part, parents and carers can enrol directly through I Rock Music School.

Holidays in term time
We kindly remind parents and carers that family holidays should be taken during school holiday periods and not during term time. Absence from school can have an impact on children’s learning, friendships and progress. Please try to make appointments out of school time where possible too.

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring excellent attendance for all pupils.

News from the Parish:

Eucharistic Healing Service - Friday 16th October, 7.30pm

There will be a Eucharistic Healing Service at Salford Cathedral with Fr Frankie Mulgrew. Following the inspiring feedback from our previous service, and in response to a number of requests, we are delighted to hold another Eucharistic Healing Service on Friday 16th October at 7.30pm. Our previous service brought numerous beautiful testimonies of people experiencing physical and spiritual healing through the power and presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Please join us if you can, and come and encounter the healing love and mercy of Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. (Parking available on Ford St.)

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