16th October, 2009

16th October, 2009.

Dear Parent/Carer,

School Attendance

Here is the percentage attendance for last week –

Miss Wright’s class 95.6%
Mrs Ford’s class 94.5%
Mrs Mantle’s class 96.5%
Mrs Joseph’s class 94.1%
Mr Sherwin’s class 96.4%
Mrs Patton’s class 93.7%
Mrs Bell’s class 91.0%
Mr Conlon’s class 97.9%

OUR TARGET IS FOR ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES TO BE AT LEAST 95%

Can I remind you all that the school can only authorise 10 days of absence in any school year. All other absences (with the exception of sickness) will be recorded as unauthorised and may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice..

Car boot sale CANCELLED

Thank you to those who supported the car boot sale, but unfortunately we have had to cancel it due to lack of interest. We are hoping to organise a table top sale in the hall before Christmas, so watch this space.

ATTENTION ALL YEAR 6 PARENTS

Have you completed and submitted your application form for secondary school? NEXT FRIDAY 23rd October is the last date for applications. A late application received after that date is not looked at until everyone else has been allocated their school, so please complete your form with your 3 preferences, now, on line if possible. BEWARE! Postal strikes are imminent!

If you are still confused please call Denise on 0845 129 7217 or email askcyps@bristol.gov.uk for support.

St Joseph's Recipe Book

We would like to compile a recipe book of all the favourite recipes of the St Joseph's Community - a starter, main course, puddings or cakes - whatever your family enjoys the most. We would like each family to donate a favourite recipe to be included in the book which can be tried and enjoyed by the rest of the community. If you would like to send a recipe to be included in the book you can either e-mail Mrs Gossan at bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk or send it in on a piece of paper. Please ensure that you put the ingredients first and then the cooking instructions. The deadline for sending in your recipes is Friday 6th November as we aim to have the book ready for sale by the 1st December.

Dinner Money

Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on a Monday either to your child’s class teacher or the school office. I would grateful for your help in this matter as we collect the money on behalf of Bristol City Council and they collect the dinner money on Tuesday morning.

Dean Field Study Centre

A quick reminder that the October instalment of £30 is now due. Cheques to be made out to Bristol City Council.

There a few places left on the Dean Field trip which will take place in the first week of February for the years 5 & 6. If you are interested in your child going on this trip please contact the school office for details.

Bike-It

The Greater Bristol Cycling City team and your Bike It officer are pleased to be offering a fun family cycling event on SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. It will take place on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path opposite Morrisons supermarket in Fishponds. Your Bike It officer will be there waiting to greet your families. Bike It schools are encouraged to wear Fancy Dress and 'Bling their Bikes' for a competition to be judged by the Bike It officers. If you have any questions, please contact your Bike It officer. We look forward to seeing you on the 25th!

Dr Bike It

Dr Bike It will be in on Wednesday, 3rd November 1.00-4.00pm to mend bikes, and from 3.400pm on the same day giving advise about buying bikes for Christmas and any other advise you may like to ask him.

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 20th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Thursday 5th November (9.15am) Parents meeting about sharing pupil progress
Tuesday 10th November (9.10am) Reception phonic lesson

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon,
Headteacher.