Friday 18 July 2008

18th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Jump Rope For Heart

Well done to all the children who did so well in the sponsored Skipathon earlier this week. Can children bring sponsorship money in before the end of next week.

Vassals Park

This is a reminder that Reception, Y1 and Y2 will be going to Vassals Park on Tuesday 22nd July, from 11.30-2.30pm. The children will need a packed lunch, own clothes and appropriate footwear. Also parent helpers are welcomed.

School Reports

Thank you to parents for the feedback you have given us about your child’s achievement and the format of the reports. We take all comments and suggestions very seriously and will be trying to improve how we share children’s progress with parents next year.

Cycle Training – Year 3/4

Just a reminder that the last session of cycle training is taking place on Monday 21st July for all children in Year 3/4 who have not yet been trained.
999 Community Fun Day
The 999 Community Fun Day has been organised by the local community police. There will be lots for the children and adults to do, including fun fair rides and refreshments and lots more!!!
Saturday 16th August 2008 , 10am-3pm, Location: Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3LF.
Celebration of Achievements

Ailis Tuohy, Emily Webb, Isaac Allen, Christian Barry, Izzy Poole, Lakshmi Kaur, Anabel Moon, Emman Chaudhry, Elena Bellavia, Isaac Allen, Mia Hood, Joel Vadhyanath, Luke Staddon, Mia Hood Lucia Mercato, Aliyah Latif

There will be a Celebration Assembly on Monday at 3pm. All parents and friends are welcome

Sports Day

Thank you to all parents and friends who joined us for a very successful sports day. Well done to St. John’s Team for winning the most points on the day.

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 22nd July KS1 Picnic at Vassals Park
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25th July Leavers Mass
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)
Wednesday 3rd September Start of Term 1
Friday 5th September Start of Term Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday 11 July 2008

11th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Vassalls Park

Reception,Y1 and Y2 will be going to Vassals Park on Tuesday 22nd July from 11.30-2.30pm. The children will need a packed lunch, own clothes and appropriate footwear. We also need parent helpers.

Jump Rope For Heart

As you know, this Monday we will be holding a ‘skipathon’ for the British Heart Foundation. Each class will be going out into the playground for 10 minutes of continuous skipping. 75% of the money that we raise goes to the BHF to help in the fight against heart disease. The remaining 25% that we raise goes to the school to buy sports equipment. For these reasons please could you and your child find as many sponsors as possible.

School Reports

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances End of Year Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, not today as we had hoped. As some children have been told they would find out about their new classes today, teachers will be sharing this information with their classes at the end of the day. Next year’s class organisation is as follows –

Reception – Mrs. Rollings (Assistant Headteacher)
Year 1 = Miss O’Toole
Year 2= Mrs. Ford
Year 2 = Mr. Sherwin
Year 3/4 = Mr. Tilmouth
Year 3/4 = Mrs. Bell
Year 3/4 – Mrs. Mantle
Year 5/6 – Mrs. Joseph (Assistant Headteacher)
Year 5/6 – Mr. Conlon
Year 5/6 – Mr. Patton

Mrs Marsh – Music and teaching in various classes
Mrs. Workman – Teaching in various classes

Sports Day

Weather permitting, this will take place next Thursday (17th July) at the school field off Forest Road. It will begin at 9.30pm but we would appreciate if some parents are able to help the teachers walk the children to the field. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you are able to help.

Internet Safety

We have now sent out third copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2 who have not returned the original letters. If we do not receive permission slips by the end of next week, those children will be unable to use any internet learning materials in class in the new school year (many of which are excellent).

Job - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 7.5 hours per week Term Time OnlyThe 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.

Netball

Netball will have to cancelled this coming Monday, 14th July.

Celebration of Achievements

Jakub Spoinski, Johann Manosh, Jeleil Manmohan, Jaylene Manmohan, Klaudia Swiader, Yan Stepanuik, Michael Apperley, Eleanor Stepanuik, Molly McBride, Oskar Musial, Emediong Jumbo, Sophie Sawers, Hamze Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Sebastian Smaka, Samara Ayton-Lambourne, Agnel Aliyath, Sam O’Brien and Aryl Gudaca.

All are welcome to Monday’s celebration assembly.

Past Pupils Achievement

Stacey Keary, who left St. Joseph’s in 2000, has fulfilled her life ambition and has become a professional dancer. She will be joining the ‘Lord of the Dance’ production and will be touring all around Europe, starting in Russia. Good luck Stacy.

School Meals – Unison Strike

Due to the two day strike of some support staff next Wednesday and Thursday (16th and 17th), the school kitchen will be unable to provide hot school dinners. If your child usually receives free school meals and you would like the school to provide a packed lunch, please contact the school office.

ALL OTHER CHILDREN NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH INTO SCHOOL ON THESE DAYS.

Camp DVD’s

School camp DVD’s will be available next week for £5.00. All profits will go toward materials to enhance the school curriculum.

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headtecher

Dates for Diaries

Thursday 17th July Sports Day for KS1 and KS2
Tuesday 22nd July KS1 Picnic at Vassals Park
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)

Saturday 5 July 2008

4th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Staffing

We will be saying good-bye to Mrs Hazel Nicholson, who is retiring, Miss Claire Wright and Mrs Angela Graham, who will all be leaving us at the end of this term. We wish them all well for the future. Miss Jane O’Toole will be returning from maternity leave in September to teach Year 1.

Celebration of Achievements

Rebecca Dagnall, Leanne Hunt, Lauryn Duffy, Cameron Bembridge, Mikenagh Quirke, Vivian Johnson, Connor Crudge, Lara Brown, Aengus Mooney, Julia Lewkowicz, William Brain and Anthony Dimuna, Georgia Brain and Callum Robbins.
All are welcome to Monday morning’s Celebration Assembly.

Absence Policy

Another reminder if your child is unwell and unable to attend school, we ask you to please inform us by telephone or by letter by 9.30am. If a message has not been received we will need to contact the home address to confirm the whereabouts of your child. We cannot take a message from a child (It has to be from the parent/carer).

Jump Rope For Heart

This year our school has registered with the British Heart Foundation’s Jump for Heart programme. This programme recognises the important role regular physical activity plays in maintaining and improving health and aims to introduce pupils to the massive potential of skipping.
An important part of Jump Rope for Heart is the organisation of a Jump Off. This is a sponsored event which will take place at the end of the progressive series of skipping lessons and will enable the children to demonstrate, through a number of activities, how they have developed their skipping ability. Our Jump Off will be held on Monday 14th July, and we would greatly appreciate any sponsors or donations that you can collect to help contribute towards achieving a big overall total.
We hope you will support your child and the British Heart Foundation in this very worthwhile programme.
Deanfield Study Centre
Payment of £30.00 is now due for Deanfield. Cheques to be made payable to Bristol City Council.
Sports Day

Sports Day is on Thursday 17th July, at Forest Road for KS1 and KS2. We aim to start approximately 9.30am depending on the weather.

Dates for Diaries

Saturday 5th July PTFA Summer Social Thursday 17th July Sports Day for KS1 and KS2
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25
th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)

Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.