Dear Parents and Carers,

We have all enjoyed the sunshine this week and look forward to it continuing into next week!    

We have a very busy term ahead and the calendar of events has been emailed to you today.  Please do also read to the end of the newsletter each week to see any events that have been added.   

This week in school

Easter Mass

Our Mass yesterday was a joyful celebration of the Good News of Easter.  Thank you to Y6 for preparing the prayers and readings and to Fr Peter for celebrating Mass for us.   We will be continuing to celebrate Easter until Pentecost when we return to Ordinary Time.  Our next school Mass will be for Ascension Day on 14^th May.

Earth Day

On Wednesday this week, our Eco-Warriors told the whole school about Earth Day.  This is a day, dedicated to caring for our world and the girls explained what children can do at school and at home to reduce, reuse and recycle.   

Bo, our school dog

Bo, our school dog had her first visit to school today.  She loved meeting all of the KS2 children as they came in from lunchtime play.  She also spent some time with a group of children in our Inclusion Room.  Bo will normally come into school after lunch on a Friday and next week we will introduce the KS1 children to her.

Next week in school

Deacon Quentin visiting KS2 classes

We are delighted that Deacon Quentin from St Elizabeth’s Parish will be coming into school on Wednesday 29^th April to talk to our KS2 classes about vocation and mission.  Deacon Quentin joined our staff meeting last week and led us in a reflection on the Mass and so we know that these upcoming sessions will be very valuable for the children.

Easter Project Exhibition

On Wednesday 29^th April at 3:15pm there will be an exhibition in the school hall of the Easter projects that the children created over the holidays.  We are so impressed by the thought and creativity shown by all those who took part.  Please do come along after pick up on Wednesday to take a look.

Parents’ Rosary in May

Throughout the whole of May, parents are invited to use our School Chapel for prayer from 9 to 9:20am each morning.  Our School Chaplains are also hoping to lead some Rosary prayer sessions for parents on some days and we will write out to let you know these dates.  If you would like to use the School Chapel for prayer during May, please come to the office to sign in. 

Upcoming Dates

PTA Fundraising Cycle Ride to Roubaix

It is only two weeks until our group of PTA cyclists set off on their ride to Roubaix in France.  This is the tenth annual St Elizabeth’s cycle.  Some parents have cycled since the beginning and are still continuing even after their children have left us and some are first-timers this year.  We are immensely thankful to all of them for their commitment to our school and to the money they have raised.  Please do visit their JustGiving page to sponsor them.  https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/richmondtoroubaix2026

Please do also join us as we wave them on their way on Friday 8^th May – more details to follow.

Save the date!   Sunday 17^th May 2026          

The final plans are being made for this year’s May Fair which promises to be a fabulous, fun-filled day.  Please look out for the requests for help with donations over the coming weeks.  If you would like to get involved please contact the PTA by email at: stelizabethsrichmondpta@gmail.com

The next three weeks in school

APRIL

28^th   a.m.   Sports Assembly – children only

29^th   a.m.   Deacon Quentin from St Elizabeth’s Parish visiting KS2 classes

29^th   3:15 p.m.   Easter Project exhibition in the school hall – all welcome

30^th   9:10 a.m.   Y3 Class Celebration of the Word Assembly

MAY

4^th   Bank Holiday   School closed

6^th   10:45 - 11:15 a.m.   Marian May Procession – parents welcome

7^th   a.m.   Mary’s Meals Assembly- children only

8^th   7:45 a.m.   PTA Sponsored Cycle to Lille – first wave of cyclists send off

        8:45 a.m.   Second wave of cyclists send off

11^th – 14^th   a.m.   Y6 National Curriculum Test Week (SATs) 

13^th   3:30 p.m.   Piano concert in the school hall                 

14^th   2 p.m.   Ascension Day Mass prepared by Y5

15^th   All day   Non-Uniform Day (Children may wear their own clothes for a donation of a bottle for the May Fair)

17^th   12:00 – 4:00 p.m.   PTA May Fair

Awards this week

Values Awards

Congratulations to the following children for living our values this week.

Reception: Chloe

Y1: Agathe

Y2: Alex and Lydia

Y3: Gabriel and Tom

Y4: Emma

Y5: Ali

Y6: Freya and Emily Boo

Million Word Reader

Congratulations to Alexander and Pablo for becoming Millionaire Readers.  Paloma in Y4, and Honor and Sherwood in Y6 have all become 5 Million Word Readers.  And, Naia in Y5 has become a 10 Million Word Reader.  Well done to you all!

Attendance and Punctuality

Well done to Y6 for having the highest attendance this week at 99.7%, closely followed by Y2 with 99.3%.  Congratulations too, to Y3 and Y6 for having the best punctuality with the least number of lates.

Jane Hines and the staff of St Elizabeth’s