19th December, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

School Choir

The choir took part in a large scale production at the Colston Hall last week, called ‘Everyman’s Land’. Their singing was fantastic, the dancers were beautiful and confident and the behaviour of the whole choir was exemplary. Well done every single child. A big thank you to all the parents who helped, transported children, brought tickets and generally supported us in our endeavour. There will be video clips on the school blog, for you to look at. A certificate of participation has been sent to the school and a copy of it will also shortly be on the blog. Finally Kate Courage has sent a copy of the programme to each choir member to congratulate them and for them to keep as a souvenir. Choir resumes on week two of next term – 3.30-4.30pm

Sing Up

As you know we are striving to become a Silver Award Singing School. All the children are doing really well and are singing beautifully and enthusiastically. Over Christmas you might like to visit the SingUp website with your children (it’s free!). They have SingUp.org.uk/Families/Festive Pack/Download. There are also lots of seasonal songs to both listen to and sing along with, and they can be found at SingUp.Org.uk/search song bank/seasonal songs. ‘Keeeeep singing!’

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

Thank you to all the parents, staff and governors who attended this weeks meeting to introduce this scheme to the school.

If you were unable to come to the meeting, but would like to look at the scheme before it is adopted by the school, please ask at the school office.

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 is still time to come to the last practice which is on Monday 22nd Dec at 10am in the church. (Please note the change in date and time) 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!

Cathy W

Dates for Diaries

Monday 5th January - Term 3 Starts
Tuesday 6th January - Mass in school hall
Tuesday 16th January, 6pm - Y5/6 camp meeting
Monday 26th January - Staff training day (school closed)
Monday 2nd February - Y5/6 Deanfield Study Centre Trip


Can I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support this year. In particular can I thank the PTFA for their hard work and endless enthusiasm.

We wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and we will see you all on Monday 5th January.



Matt Condon



Headteacher