13th November 2009

Dear Parents and Carers,

Parents Meeting
A big thank you to all the parents who attended a special meeting recently. Parents met with Mrs Rollings and myself and looked at improving how we share information about learning. The contributions made were very useful and will have an influence on improving what we do in school.

Polish Exhibition
There is an exhibition about Polish people who have come to the West Country since the Second World War at the Central Library in College Green. It shows a variety of themes from a short history of Poland, the Poles contribution to the war and the lives of Poles who settled in the region.

Christmas Lunch
Our school Christmas lunch will be on Tuesday 15th December. The kitchen will need to know how many to cater for, which includes veggie as well. Please complete the slip at the bottom of the letter to book a place.

Christmas Shopping Market
St Joseph's Pre-school are holding a Christmas Shopping Market tonight - Friday 13th November in the Parish hall from 7pm till 10pm. The event will include several stalls including books, cards, jewellery, handbags etc. Entrance is just 50p and includes a mince pie and hot drink! So get organised for Christmas and see what bargains and original gift ideas are on offer!

Team Points
St Matthew’s Team won last terms Team Points competition. As a reward all of St. Matthew’s team can wear non-uniform on Wednesday 18th November.

Go spotty for Children in Need
Next Friday, 20th November, is Children in Need day, so we're having a 50p spotty non-uniform day to raise money for this great cause. Wear something spotty, paint spots on your face, or wear your Pudsey ears or bandanas that are on sale at the moment.

School Attendance – GOOD NEWS!!!
Here is the percentage attendance for last week:-

Miss Wright’s class
93.3%
Mrs Ford’s class
94.0%
Mrs Mantle’s class
96.9% - Well done!
Mrs Joseph’s class
90.%
Mr Sherwin’s class
95.0% - Well done!
Mrs Patton’s class
97.5% - Well done!
Mrs Bell’s class
97.9% - Well done!
Mr Conlon’s class
97.6% - Well done

It is amazing to see over half of the classes achieving over 95% attendance. Especially well done to Mrs Bell’s class for getting the best attendance at 97.9%!!!

Book Fair Week
Book Fair week begins on Monday 23rd November, until Friday 27th November. This is an opportunity to buy some lovely books for Christmas.

ST JOSEPHS RECIPE BOOK - DESIGN A FRONT COVER
The recipe book is nearly complete, but we are asking the children to design a front cover. The design needs to be on an A4 sheet of paper (portrait). All entries to be sent into the school office by Friday 20th November when a winning design will be chosen.

Christmas Disco
There are still some tickets left for the Christmas Disco. Get your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 16th November, at 9.15am, and the following children will receive their headteachers award:-

Alfie Ferris, Poppy Kelliher-Swash, Olivia Woodruff, Elliott Swan, Yasmin Wekeling, Jack Underhill, Rochelle Christian, Megan Harries, Lucia Meercato, Jordan Campos and Loredana Parrinello.

Children from the Fencing Club will also be receiving awards.

Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 17th November - Early Primary (Y5/6) Mass in Church
Wednesday 18th November - St. Matthew’s non uniform day
Friday 20th November - Mrs Joseph’s class assembly
Monday 23rd November - Book Fair Week
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Friday 11th December - Mrs Mantle’s class assembly
Wednesday 16th December - Infant Christmas Party

Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon, Headteacher


Christmas Diner 2009 booking slip
Name ___________________
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