12th December, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,

Christmas Celebrations

We would like to invite you all to our Christmas Carol Concert which will take place in the Parish Church at 9.30am on Thursday 18th December. We would also like to invite you to our Christmas end of term Mass on Friday 19th December at 9.30 am in the school hall.

Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's - 6pm Christmas Eve

If your children would like to take part in the Children's Christmas mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve, either in the dramatised Gospel or by doing a reading (or both) then there will be two practices. The first will be on Monday 15th Dec at 3.45pm in the church and the second will be on Sunday 21st at 4pm, again in the church. For further information and to express your interest, please ring Cathy Williamson on 9401782. The Mass will also include a collection of gifts for the homeless (tinned food, gloves, etc.) to be taken up at the offertory. Everyone welcome!

‘In the beginning’ Sex and Relationship Education scheme of work

Another reminder that 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.

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

Harry Barton, Maya Buckler, Clement Harvey, Abigayle Williams and Vivian Johnson.

Deanfield Study Centre

The December instalment is now due.

Date for Diaries

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 in the school hall
Friday 19th December - Term 2 finishes for Christmas
Monday 5th January - Start of Term 3

Best wishes and have a peaceful and happy Christmas.




Matt Condon
Headteacher