25th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Harvest Assembly
As part of our harvest celebration, can we ask for donations of tinned or packet food. Can all donations come into school for the Harvest Assembly on Thursday. All proceeds will then be donated to a local charity.
Mrs Bell’s class Harvest Assembly will be on Thursday 1st October at 1.45pm. All parent and carers are welcome.
School Crossing Patrol
Pauline our school crossing patrol is unwell at the moment and will be unavailable all next week. Could you please ensure that your children take extra care when crossing the road.
Old Photographs
We are creating a school timeline in pictures. If you have any old pictures or other interesting artefacts we would love to include them. Please see the office or Mrs. Workman.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September.
Y6 Leavers
The parents who arranged last years Year 6 leavers Disco have donated £82.00 which will contribute to St Joseph’s Staging. A big thank you from the school!
Choir
Choir has resumed this week at 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children are welcome – please collect a consent form from the school office.
BIKE-IT
There will be a Bike It Ride and Party from Morrisons Supermarket on Saturday 25th October 11.00am-3.00pm. More details to follow.
Also in October there will be an opportunity for parents to buy bike lights at cost price. More information to follow at a later date.
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
There will be a planning meeting for next year's Summer Festival on Friday 2nd October at 9.15 am in the Rainbow Room of pre-school, with tea and coffee for sale. We will be gathering ideas for games, stalls, rides etc. If you have any thoughts and would like to come along, you'll be very welcome.
Also, the date for the Christmas disco is Friday 4th December, 7-10pm.
After School Clubs
A reminder that all the after school clubs finish at 4.40pm. Many children are being collected late at the moment. We can only continue these clubs if children are collected promptly.
Lateness
Punctuality has improved since last week. However several children are still persistently coming to school late.
Dates for Diaries
Thursday 1st October - Y5/6B Assembly
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 2nd October - Year 5 and 6 trip to Legoland
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Summer Festival meeting
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Saturday 25th October - BIKE IT ride and party
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Friday 25 September 2009
Friday 18 September 2009
18th September, 2009
18th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Sorry, but this newsletter starts with a moan…
Lateness
This is already proving to be a big problem this term. In. Mrs. Ford’s class alone, 6 children were late this morning! Many others were late in other classes.
Where lateness is persistent the school will take appropriate action.
The school day starts when the children line up in the playground at 8.55am. All children who come in later will be marked in late.
Hoildays during Term Time
The schools overall attendance figures last year were disappointingly low.
The school’s policy on attendance is very clear: the school can authorise 10 days of leave for holidays during term time. However if absences are not authorised the school has no choice but to take action. This action may include referral to the Education Welfare Officer (who will then take further action) or a fixed penalty notice.
Absence due to Illness
Parents and Carers must contact the school office on the first morning of any absence due to illness.
Information About Learning
A reminder that each classes weekly overviews are being displayed in each class’s window at the start of each week. Hopefully they will inform you so that you can talk to your children about their learning at home.
School Meals
The school roast next week will be on Thursday.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September. Siblings will be photographed together at the start of the school day.
PTFA Meeting
There will be a PTFA meeting on Wednesday week, 23rd September, at 8pm in the Cross Hands in Fishponds. We will be planning events for the school year, both for the children & parents/carers. If you have any ideas and want to come along, you will be most welcome.
Choir
Choir will resume next Wednesday 23rd September, 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children welcome. The proposed concert on the 19th September, will not be taking place as we do not have enough children available.
New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm.
School Meals
School meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Fr Frank Cama
Fr Frank Cama who used to be a priest at St Joseph’s died last week. His funeral will take place next Thursday 24th September in Gloucester. Our prayers go out to him, may he rest in peace.
School Crossing
Pauline our school crossing patrol will not be available on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of next week.
Parents Meeting
Miss Wright has had to change her parents meeting from Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October at 3.00pm.
School Blog
Children in the later primary years (5&6) have been blogging. Please look on the school website for their news about learning.
World Peace Day
The school will be praying for peace around the world on Monday.
We hope you pray too,
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 22nd September - Y2 parents meeting with Mrs Ford
Wednesday 23rd September - Y3/4 parents meeting with Mr Sherwin, Mrs Mantle and Mrs. Joseph.
Thursday 24th September - Y5/6 parents meeting with Mrs Patton, Mr Conlon and Mrs Bell.
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Dear Parent/Carer,
Sorry, but this newsletter starts with a moan…
Lateness
This is already proving to be a big problem this term. In. Mrs. Ford’s class alone, 6 children were late this morning! Many others were late in other classes.
Where lateness is persistent the school will take appropriate action.
The school day starts when the children line up in the playground at 8.55am. All children who come in later will be marked in late.
Hoildays during Term Time
The schools overall attendance figures last year were disappointingly low.
The school’s policy on attendance is very clear: the school can authorise 10 days of leave for holidays during term time. However if absences are not authorised the school has no choice but to take action. This action may include referral to the Education Welfare Officer (who will then take further action) or a fixed penalty notice.
Absence due to Illness
Parents and Carers must contact the school office on the first morning of any absence due to illness.
Information About Learning
A reminder that each classes weekly overviews are being displayed in each class’s window at the start of each week. Hopefully they will inform you so that you can talk to your children about their learning at home.
School Meals
The school roast next week will be on Thursday.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September. Siblings will be photographed together at the start of the school day.
PTFA Meeting
There will be a PTFA meeting on Wednesday week, 23rd September, at 8pm in the Cross Hands in Fishponds. We will be planning events for the school year, both for the children & parents/carers. If you have any ideas and want to come along, you will be most welcome.
Choir
Choir will resume next Wednesday 23rd September, 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children welcome. The proposed concert on the 19th September, will not be taking place as we do not have enough children available.
New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm.
School Meals
School meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Fr Frank Cama
Fr Frank Cama who used to be a priest at St Joseph’s died last week. His funeral will take place next Thursday 24th September in Gloucester. Our prayers go out to him, may he rest in peace.
School Crossing
Pauline our school crossing patrol will not be available on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of next week.
Parents Meeting
Miss Wright has had to change her parents meeting from Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October at 3.00pm.
School Blog
Children in the later primary years (5&6) have been blogging. Please look on the school website for their news about learning.
World Peace Day
The school will be praying for peace around the world on Monday.
We hope you pray too,
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 22nd September - Y2 parents meeting with Mrs Ford
Wednesday 23rd September - Y3/4 parents meeting with Mr Sherwin, Mrs Mantle and Mrs. Joseph.
Thursday 24th September - Y5/6 parents meeting with Mrs Patton, Mr Conlon and Mrs Bell.
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 11 September 2009
11th September, 2009
11th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Information About Learning
One of our key priorities for school improvement this year is sharing more information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will be displayed in each class’s window: the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and may the learning may change as the week progresses – so don’t panic if all areas of learning are not covered in a specific week. The hope is that this information will enable parents to talk to their children about their learning at home.
Reception 2010
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office as of Monday 14th September. It is very important that if you apply on-line that you wait for online confirmation of your application. (You also need to fill out a Faith Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).
2010 New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm. Please contact the school office if you have a child stating school next year, and you would like to have a look around.
Pupil/Parent Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding your child/children’s welfare at school, or their learning please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with their class teacher. As Headteacher, I am always available to discuss concerns if they of a very serious nature, or if you feel your concerns have not been addressed by the class teacher. Please contact Mrs. Slade if you would like to make an appointment to see me.
Swine Flu Update
Attached is a letter from the Health Protection Agency up-dating parent/carer about swine flu.
School Meals
A reminder - school meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Parking on the Zig-Zag Lines
The Community Police Officers are now issuing on the spot £60 fines to cars parked on the zig zag lines.
Job Opportunity - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 5.0 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour per day (12.00 - 1.00pm) to assist a SEN child.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application and job details are available from the school office. Applications close on the 18th September 2009.
Dates for Diaries
These will be published next week.
Yours Sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
Information About Learning
One of our key priorities for school improvement this year is sharing more information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will be displayed in each class’s window: the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and may the learning may change as the week progresses – so don’t panic if all areas of learning are not covered in a specific week. The hope is that this information will enable parents to talk to their children about their learning at home.
Reception 2010
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office as of Monday 14th September. It is very important that if you apply on-line that you wait for online confirmation of your application. (You also need to fill out a Faith Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).
2010 New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm. Please contact the school office if you have a child stating school next year, and you would like to have a look around.
Pupil/Parent Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding your child/children’s welfare at school, or their learning please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with their class teacher. As Headteacher, I am always available to discuss concerns if they of a very serious nature, or if you feel your concerns have not been addressed by the class teacher. Please contact Mrs. Slade if you would like to make an appointment to see me.
Swine Flu Update
Attached is a letter from the Health Protection Agency up-dating parent/carer about swine flu.
School Meals
A reminder - school meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Parking on the Zig-Zag Lines
The Community Police Officers are now issuing on the spot £60 fines to cars parked on the zig zag lines.
Job Opportunity - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 5.0 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour per day (12.00 - 1.00pm) to assist a SEN child.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application and job details are available from the school office. Applications close on the 18th September 2009.
Dates for Diaries
These will be published next week.
Yours Sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
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