28th November, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Beginning of Advent Mass

We will be celebrating the beginning of Advent with Father Eric in Mass this tomorrow morning. The Mass will begin at 9.30am in the school hall.

Christmas Lunch

Christmas lunch will be on Wednesday 10th December, at the cost of £2.00. per child.

Christmas Lunch helpers

The school cook is looking for 2 volunteers to help in the school kitchen on the 10th December (Christmas Lunch day) between 11am - 1.30pm. If you are interested or would like more information, please go along to the school kitchen and speak with Zowie.

Every Man’s Land Choir Project

The choir are performing at the Colston Hall ‘Every Man’s Land Choir Project’ on Thursday 11th December. We still have not received all the consent forms, or the £4.50 required for the coach to transport us there

Deanfield Study Centre

The next instalment is now due.

RE Topic - BIRTHDAYS

This is our current RE topic. The children are learning about Advent as a time of looking forward to and preparing for the birthday of Jesus.

Suggestions for home activities

· Use a religious Advent Calendar so that your child is reminded that Advent is a time of waiting and preparing for Jesus’ birthday. Use Mission Together Advent Calendar on www.missiontogether.org.uk
· Together, make a birthday card for Jesus.

Parish Mass

The parish Mass for Y5/6J and Y1/OT for next Tuesday has been cancelled and will be re-arranged for another date.

‘In the beginning’ Sex and Relationship Education scheme of work
Trisha Antolik, the Diocese Primary Advisor will be joining the school for a special meeting to introduce this scheme to the school on the 16th December. The meeting will be at 6pm and all parents/carers are invited.

Medication in School

Can I remind all parents that children are not allowed to bring cough sweets into school.

Celebration of Achievements

There will be a celebration assembly next Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-

Maici Quirke, Aleena Vincent, Amelianya Cachia, Evie Attwood, Nadia Naibet, Tejal Sebastian, Ahsley Morgan and Jack Underhill.

All parents and carers are welcome to this celebration.

Dates for Diaries

Friday 28th December - Beginning of Advent Mass
Tuesday 2nd December - Y5/6J and Y1/OT Mass in Parish Church
Friday 5th December - Y5 and 6 Toy Sale
Tuesday 9th December - Y56J and Y1OT Mass in Parish Church
Wednesday 10th December - School Christmas Dinner
Tuesday 16th December - Nativity Performance (Reception) 2.45pm
Tuesday 16th December - ‘In the beginning’ school meeting – 6pm
Wednesday 17th December - Nativity Performance (Reception) 9.30am
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Carol Concert – 9.30am in the parish Church
Thursday 18th December - Infant Party – afternoon
Friday 19th December - End of term Mass
Friday 19th December - Term 2 finishes for Christmas

Yours Sincerely


Matt Condon
Headteacher