Friday 27 June 2008

27th June, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer.

Parish Fayre

The Parish Fayre takes place tomorrow at 2pm and the school will be running a Grocery Stall. There are lots of other exciting activities planned, so please come and support the parish!

Y6 Performance

The date for the afternoon performance has been changed to Thursday 24th July at 2.00pm.

Fruit in School

A reminder that pupils are allowed fresh fruit at playtime - not fruit bars or other alternatives.

Personal Property

This week, we have unfortunately had a child’s bicycle damaged in the cycle shelter. All children are banned from this area during the school day and we are looking at other ways to make this area more secure.

Whilst we do everything to secure personal property brought into the school, can I remind parents that we can accept no financial responsibility for property lost or damaged whilst in school.


Year 5 Cycle Training

We still have some places available for cycle training later this term. Please see the school office if your child is interested – we will not be offering cycle training to Year 6 next year!

Deanfield Studies Centre

The next instalment for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Deanfield Studies Centre is due next week.

Responsible Internet Use

We have sent out second copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2. There are still some outstanding - please return as soon as possible. KS1 and Foundation Stage internet letters will be sent home on Monday.

School Crossing Patrol

We are pleased to announce we have a new crossing patrol person who will be starting next Tuesday. Her name is Pauline Sheere. We would like to welcome Pauline to our school community.

Celebration of Achievements

Sydney-Kay Haberfield, Stephanie Williams, Jordan Toy, Hannah Richards, Ellie Ayton, Edward Dimuna, Theo Allen, Ellie Scammell, Amelianya Cachia, William Munro, Lauren Woodruff and Samantha Masenyama

All are welcome to Monday morning’s Celebration Assembly.


Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher




Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 2nd July Cake and School Uniform Sale
Thursday 3rd July Junior’s Prize Bingo Night
Saturday 5th July PTFA Summer Social
Thursday 17th July Sports Day
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 24th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)


Term and Holiday Dates 2008/2009

· Term 1 Wednesday 3 September to Friday 24 October 2008

· Term 2 Wednesday 5 November to Friday 19 December 2008

· Term 3 Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February 2009

· Term 4 Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009

· Term 5 Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May 2009

· Term 6 Monday 1 June to Friday 24 July 2009

The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that schools will be open to receive pupils for the legal minimum of 190 days (380 sessions).

Friday 20 June 2008

20th June, 2008

20th June, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,

School Attendance

APOLOGIES!!!

The following children all achieved 95% attendance this year or more (but unfortunately were missed off yesterdays newsletter) –

Jordan Ford, Patrice Etienne, Georgia Brain, Priya Kaur, Lauren Leaworthy, Shania Lindsay-Powell, Kevin Snaden, Omar Ziek, Jasdeep Wynter, Charles Johnson, Kielan Lee, Marissa Peart, Olivia Lambe, Liam Maslowski, Lauren Woodruff, Shaun Dagnall, Yan Stepanuik, Ann James, Aengus Mooney, Kavita Sahota, Tibin Thampy, Yasmin Wakeling. Agnel Aliyath, Kelsey Ford, Jaya Kaur, Cory Leaworthy, Sebastian Smaka, Laura Smith, Shaun Snaden, Joseph Lambe, Leyahn Adlard, Evie Attwood

Again, sorry and WELL DONE!!

Matt Condon
Headteacher

Thursday 19 June 2008

19th June 2008

19th June, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,

TOMORROW’S AFTER SCHOOL GYMNASTICS CLUB

Unfortunately this has been cancelled. We will be arranging an additional session for July.

First Holy Communion

Well done to all the children who received their First Holy Communion last Sunday. A big thank you to Mrs. Bell and Miss Geach, for supporting the children in their preparation.

Responsible Internet Use

We have now sent out second copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2 who have not returned the original letters. If we do not receive these shortly we will have to stop children accessing any internet learning materials in class (many of which are excellent).

Responsible Internet Use letters will be sent out to the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One very shortly. Please return the permission slips as soon as possible.

Team Point Winners – St. JohnWell done to St. John for winning last terms team points competition. They will have a non-uniform day to celebrate, tomorrow (20th June).Parish FayreThis will be taking place on Saturday 28th June. The school will run a Grocery Stall and will be collecting grocery items on Friday 27th June. Each child who brings a grocery item into school can wear non-uniform on that day.

Parish Raffle Tickets

Can all money, ticket stubs and unsold tickets be returned to the school office, as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.

School Choir

The school choir will be joining forces on Friday with two choirs from Bristol Grammar School, for an afternoon of singing workshops. Both schools are hoping to take photographs to display (BGS) and put on the blog (St Joseph’s). If there are any parents who do not wish their child to be in any photographs, please contact the school office before Friday lunchtime. Meanwhile we look forward to an enriching and memorable afternoon.

School Attendance

Well done to the following children, who have all achieved 95% attendance or more –

Lucia Mercato, Eoan Tuohy, Madeleine Khan-Slade, Hannah Maslowski, Laura Apperley, Dean Turner, Miron Bury, Gabriel Matorres, Cameron Bembridge, Pola Wilk, George Hickey, Elijah Hayden, Jeleil Manmohan, Alfrie Ferris, Jordan Toy, Cara Freeth, Joseph Calloway, Charlotte Petrie,James Ayton-Lambourne, Isabella Woodruff, Oliver Louch, Nadia Naibet, Joel Vadhyanath, Alexander Dimuna, Rebecca Davies, Nula Wallace Luke Staddon, Christian Rochelle, Mia Hood, Rachel Butcher, Hamze Ibrahim-MahamoudAmelianya Cachia, Isaac Staples, Ruby Walsh, Oliver Wiecioch-Giles, Benjamin Underhill, Jerrin Thomas, Ruby Webber, Lauren Helm, Iwan Calloway, Ruan Lee, Emily Cunningham, Layla Dockerty, Edward Brain, Stan Smith, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Megan Harries, Joseph Cachia, Anna Galvin, Samantha Masenyama, Bailey Freeth, Hamda Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Leon Avery, Keven John, Kieron Lindsay-Powell, Corada Wilson, Rebecca Dagnall, Orian Jamieson, Aaron Tarr, Samara Ayton-Lambourne, Thomas Connors,James Grimes, Favour Ray-Nwosu, Emediong Jumbo, Ailis Tuohy, King Wilson, Sophie Sawers, Chloe Bowden, Da vina Masemo, Alan George, Bridget Connors, Christian Tshimanga, Maria Bellivia, William Brain, Lakshmi Kaur, Jaylene Manmohan, Jeffery Grimesm, Sarah Moylan, Anthony Diminua, Isabella Poole, Daniel Apperley, Julia Lewkowicz, Loredana Parrinello, Joseph Staddon, Lorenzo Mercato, Mason Schwarz, Eleanor Stepaniuk, William Munro, Rajan Sahota, Francine Matorres, Callum Slade, Chloe Staples, Hannah Bevan, Liam Smith, Sam Davis, Michael Apperley, Elena Bellavia, Connor Boydell, Rhianna Hamilton, Samantha McGuinne ss, Kaycie Bryce, Charlotte Cunningham,Itohowo Jumbo, Thalia Carr, Bradley Yates, Dorian Bury, Milo Mooney, George Hodder, Peter Suerte Felipe, Ashley Morgan, Keegan Broad, Max Poole, Estella Maloney-Danvers,Jasmine Helm, Callum O’Neill, Rebecca Dudley, Joshua Keary, Edward Dimuna, Zoe Boniface, Brijil Joseph, Ellie Scammell, Callum, Robbins

We will be celebrating their achievement in assembly tomorrow.

Job - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 7.5 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour 30 hours minutes per day (12.00 – 1.30pm) to cover both KS1 and KS2 lunchtime.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application form and job details are from the school office.

Celebration of Achievements

Courtney Hollis, Daniel Apperley, Patryk Drozdz, Ceris Lee, Oliver Kelliher-Swash, Rajan Sahota, Bradley Yates, Nuala Wallace, William Scammell and Jakub Wawrowski and Samantha Masenyama

All are welcome to Monday’s Celebration Assembly.

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 25th June -KS1 to Vassals Park
Saturday 28th June - Parish Summer Fayre
Friday 11th July - Reports to parents
Thursday 17th July - Sports Day (morning)
Tuesday 22nd July - Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Wednesday 23rd July - Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Friday 25th July - End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday 13 June 2008

13th June, 2008

13th June, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Team Point Winners – St. John

Well done to St. John for winning last terms team points competition. They will have a non-uniform day to celebrate, next Friday (20th June).

Parish Fayre

This will be taking place on Saturday 28th June. The school will run a Grocery Stall and will be collecting grocery items on Friday 27th June. Each child who brings a grocery item into school, can wear non-uniform on that day.

Sweets and Nuts

Can I remind parents that children should not bring in sweets as part of a packed lunch.

Also, because some children have allergies, can children not bring items into school that contain nuts. Thank you for your cooperation.

Colston Hall

Parents are welcome to come to the Colston Hall on Monday 16th June, by 1.45pm to take part in WEPO Concert. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Celebration of Achievements

Maci Quirke, Kavita Sahota, David Sebastian, Cara Freeth, Alfie Ferris, Madeleine Khan-Slade

School Website and Blog

There are lots of new posts on the blog – in particular from Foundation/Infant classes, from Year 6’s trip to the Cathedral and a short recount from some Year 5 singers.

Modern Dance Lessons (Ages 5-13)

Dance sessions will be held on a Thursday 6.00 – 7.00 in the Dance Studio at Bristol Brunel Academy (formerly Speedwell Technology College.

Learn routines to all the modern dance tunes. Call Sam on 07725996214 for information and places.

Dates for Diaries

Monday 16th June Year 3/4 Colston Hall (in the afternoon)
Monday 16th June Year 3/4 Vassals Park (morning)
Tuesday 17th June PTFA Meeting (
Wednesday 18th June Y6 – Leavers Mass (Clifton Cathedral)
Thursday 19th June Fire Brigade for Year 5
Friday 20th June Road Safety Roadshow for KS1
Wednesday 25th June KS1 to Vassals Park
Saturday 28th June Parish Summer Fayre
Friday 11th July Reports to parents
Thursday 17th July Sports Day (morning)
Tuesday 22nd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

Term and Holiday Dates 2008/2009

The following dates have been agreed for the 2008/2009 school year:

• Term 1 Wednesday 3 September to Friday 24 October 2008
• Term 2 Wednesday 5 November to Friday 19 December 2008
• Term 3 Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February 2009
• Term 4 Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009
• Term 5 Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May 2009
• Term 6 Monday 1 June to Friday 24 July 2009

Best wishes


Matt Condon
Heateacher

Sunday 8 June 2008

6th June, 2008

Dear Parent/Carer,

NetballApologies but netball will have to be cancelled this coming Monday, 9th June.

PTFA

The PTFA will be meeting in soon to discuss future plans. The meeting will take place in the Cross Hands Pub in Fishponds on Tuesday 17th June at 730pm. Please come along and find out what’s going on.The PTFA also regrettably announce that due to practical problems, this year’s Summer Fayre has been cancelled!

Parish Summer Fayre

The good news is the Parish Summer Fayre will take place on the 28th June.

School WebsiteA big thank you to parent Mr. Petrie, who has desgned a new website frontpage for the school. The school also has a new website address (although the old address still works) - www.st-josephs-pri.bristol.sch.uk

Celebration of Achievements

Chelsea Dwyer, Tejal Sebastian, James Ayton-Lambourne, Cassie Poole, Max Poole, Daniel Dwyer-Gaston, Clement Harvey, Damian Zdak, Alana Grant, Liam Maslowski

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 11th June Y6 – Bristol Cathedral
Wednesday 18th June Y6 – Leavers Mass (Clifton Cathedral)
Saturday 21st June Summer Fayre – CANCELLED!!!!!
Saturday 28th June Parish Summer Fayre
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

Wednesday 4 June 2008

23rd May, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Multi-Sports Y1/Y2

We will not be able to run multi-sports for year 4 pupils after half term, as there was not enough interest. Year 1 and 2 have the opportunity to take part after half term. Consent forms need to be back by Tuesday 3rd June. If there is not enough interest, we will have no choice but to cancel this activity.

Responsible Internet Use

We still have outstanding internet consent forms for KS2 pupils. If you have not sent your child’s back, could you please do so after half-term.

INSET DAY

Just a reminder that school is closed to pupils on Monday 2nd June (the first day of Term 6).

Dates for Diaries

Monday 2nd June INSERVICE DAY
Monday 2nd June Start of Term 6
Wednesday 11th June Y6 – Bristol Cathedral
Wednesday 18th June Y6 – Leavers Mass (Clifton Cathedral)
Saturday 21st June Summer Fayre
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

We hope you all have a great holiday!

Yours sincerely



Matt Condon, Ps – Check out the school Blog for
Headteacher. lots of stuff from Bristol Week!