12th June 2009

Dear Parent/Carer,

SUMMER FESTIVAL – KICKS OFF TOMORROW AT 1pm

Please being your families to enjoy a great afternoon!

Summer Festival Poster

Congratulations to Issy Poole, Corada Wilson and Laura Smith for designing a poster for the Summer Festival.

National Bike Week

National Bike Week runs from 13-21st June, with loads of bikey fun to get involved with.

On Sunday 14th June, there’s a free Family Cycle Treasure Hunt along the Bristol and Bath Railway Path, with dinosaur clues dotted about and a fabulous mystery prize up for grabs. There’s a choice of routes from a couple of miles to nearly 12, with numerous starting points along the route.

Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride sets off on Sunday 21st June from Millennium Square, with five routes to choose form, ranging from 9 to 38 miles, and the chance to ride down a traffic-free Portway and out into the beautiful countryside beyond. Also on Sunday, 21st June the Harbourside will be abuzz with excitement for Bristol’s Biggest Fun Day, a free event including an extreme mountain bike show, BMX competition, wacky bikes, bicycle ballet, live music and more.

SCHOOL MEALS

If your child has a school dinner and is a vegetarian, please could you let the office know so that we can ensure that they are given priority with the vegetarian meals

Dean Field Study Centre Trip for Year 5 & 6- February 2010

If you would like your child to participate on the 5 day residential trip please could you ensure that you return the completed slip from the letter sent out together with a £40 deposit to the school office by Friday 19th June. Places are limited and priority is given to year 6 pupils so please reply promptly.

Music Tuition Lessons

If you would like to child to receive music tuition lessons at a cost of £65 for 2 terms, please return the slip from the letter sent out last week to the school office by Friday 19th June - no payment is required until September. If your child is already receiving music tuition, please ensure that you also return the slip.

Mad Science

The last Mad Science Workshop will now be on Thursday 25th June, and not the 18th because the school is closed for an INSET Day.

School Crossing Patrol

There will be no school crossing patrol for the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 23rd June.

School Appeals

School appeal panel members required. No previous experience necessary as training will be provided. School appeal panel members form an important function in ensuring that the admissions system runs fairly and appropriately.

The time commitment will vary according to individual circumstances and can be discussed. For further details please contact the Department for Schools and Colleges, Alexander House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX. Telephone 0117 902 5593 or by e-mail to Jenny.fitzgerald@cliftondiocese.com


Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 15th June, at 9.15. The following children will receive their headteachers award:-

Lauren Helm, Andre Chipperfield, Josh Bristow, Joel Shelvi and Ty Mitchell.

Dates for Diaries

Saturday 13th June - Summer Festival
Tuesday 16th June - Year 3/4 Mass
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Tuesday 16th June - First Confession (10.30am)
Wednesday 17th June - New Parents Evening
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Sunday 21st June - First Holy Communion Mass (12.00)
Monday 22nd June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 23rd June - KS1 Mass
Wednesday 24th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day
Wednesday 1st July - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 MassMonday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 14th July - Mass Year 3/4
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6


Yours sincerely,



Matt Condon,
Headteacher.