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