24th October, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Father Eric’s 30th Anniversary of his Ordination

Congratulations to Father Eric for his 30 years as a priest. The children presented him with a gift and card in this morning’s assembly. The parish will be celebrating this occasion with Father Eric in mass tomorrow evening, at 6pm in church. All are welcome.

Cakes and Sweets

In future can children not bring cakes into school for birthdays. Sweets are allowed. There will be certain occasions when children are able to bring party food into school and teachers will advise parents on this when appropriate.

Multi Skills

We are happy to announce we have found an alternative coach for multi-skills and this club will resume on Tuesday 11th November. Unfortunately we were unable to find an affordable alternative drama coach. Cooking for Year 3/4 and Fencing for Year 5/6 will begin on Thursday 13th November.

PTFA

The PTFA are looking for new volunteers. They meet every 4-6 weeks on an informal basis – usually in a local pub, but the venue is flexible.

Their aim is to:

• Form ideas that will lead to a stronger sense of community within our school
• Consider how they can positively impact on our children’s learning with exciting and unique educational opportunities.
• Enjoy the networking and social exchange with other PTFA Members.

The PTFA have recently appointed a new committee, but need your support, energy and ideas to keep their ideas fresh. Please help in any way you can, whether just for one event or throughout the year. Contact them through the school office, Mr Condon or any of the PTFA Members.

PTFA FASHION SHOW - Friday 21st November

St Joseph's Parish Hall. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start with clothes from many high street retailers including Wallis, River Island, Topshop and Jane Norman.
Plus footwear, jewellery, handbags & makeup.

Tickets £2.50, on sale from PTFA members in the playground, or put
your ticket requests & payment in an envelope addressed to the PTFA &
hand in to the office. Please make cheques payable to St. Joseph's PTFA.

PE Kit

Can all children come back into school after the break with complete, labelled PE kit.
The expected PE kit is as follows –
White T-shirt
Navy blue or black shorts
Plimsolls/daps
Suitable bag for the above with a string loop for hanging

TV

The school owns a large TV and Video, and we would like to donate it to a worthy cause. Both items have been electrically tested, and if you are interested please contact the office.

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 5th November INSET - School closed to pupils
Thursday 6th November – Children return to school
Friday 7th November, 9.30am – Start of term mass in the school hall
Monday 24th November Book Fair Week

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon,
Headteacher.