2nd July 2009

2nd July 2009

Dear Parent/Carer,

A message from Maureen Tuohy, parent and governor -

I have always been proud to be a member of St Joseph’s School Community, and I felt especially proud at the PTFA’s Summer Festival.

The hard work of the PTFA produced a day which was buzzing with a holiday atmosphere and was enjoyed by all.

I felt really proud of the most important members of our community – the children of St Joseph’s. Their fabulous contributions of singing, cheerleading, dancing, inventive money making games and most of all HAVING FUN - made the day a great success!!!.

Well done. Proud parent and Governor.

Parental Behaviour in Playground

If adults witness something inappropriate happening in the playground, they should report the incident to the school immediately. Under no circumstances should a problem be dealt with by the parent directly, even if involves their own child.

Failure to follow these directives will result in a fixed term ban from the school grounds and buildings.

School Attendance

Here is the overall percentage attendance for this academic year –

Reception 91.5%
Year 1 92.5
Year 2F 94.8%
Year 2S 91.3%
Year 3/4M 93.1%
Year 3/4T 94.1%
Year 3/4B 94.7%
Year 5/6C 93.7%
Year 5/6P 94.4%
Year 5/6J 93.5%

Well done to all classes who achieved over 94%. Next year we need all classes to achieve over 95% attendance.

School Trips

I am happy to say that the trip to Weston and Longleat will be going ahead due to the majority of cost being funded by your contributions. Thank you all.

Bike Shelter

As some of you know, we are planning to build a second bike shelter. This is because of the large amount of children who are now cycling to school. Currently there is not enough room for all the bikes in the shed so children can store bikes behind the mobile classrooms if they wish. All school gates are locked 9.30am – 3pm.

Unfortunately the school cannot take responsibility for property stored on the school grounds.

School Meal Prices

From the 1st September the price of school meals will increase by 10p to £2.10. May I take this opportunity to remind you that dinner money is payable in advance on the first day of each week.

CRB Checked Volunteers

If you have been CRB checked as a volunteer in the school, please could you let Mrs Gossan in the office have the CRB disclosure number and the date of issue.


Mini Fair

On Wednesday 17th June, a mini fair took place in the school hall, where the year 5/6 used their stalls from the Summer Festival to raise money for subsidising the overall cost of the school trips. We managed to raise £230.00.

Year 6 Leavers

A reminder that a party has been organised by the ‘parents’ of year 6 leavers at St Joseph’s Pre School Hall on Friday 24th July – 6.30-9.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from the school office. Prices are £4.00 for a family ticket and £2.00 for an individual ticket. A list is in the office where parents can put their name alongside food they will be able to provide.

New Academic Year

The new academic year is due to start on Thursday 3rd September. This year the first two days of term (3rd and 4th September) will be used as staff training days. This means the children will start school on Monday 7th September.

Summer Social

There are still tickets left for the Summer Social, next Saturday, 11th July, 7-10pm. Tickets cost £3.50 for adults, £2.00 for children and £10.00 for a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children). Under 4s are free. Please send your ticket requests with payment to the office. Cheques made payable to St Josephs PTFA.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 6th July, at 9.15. The following children will receive their headteachers award:-

Stephanie Williams, Paige Dwyer,

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 Mass
Wednesday 8th July - Y1 Trip to Weston-Super-Mare
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Thursday 16th July - Reception – Bristol Docks
Thursday 16th July - Y3/4 Trip to Longleat
Friday 17th July - Whole School – Singing Picnic
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6
Monday 7th September - Start of term 1

Yours sincerely,



Matt Condon,
Headteacher.