11th December 2009

Dear Parents and Carers,

Christmas Carol Service
Our Christmas Carol Service takes place next Thursday 17th December, at 2.00pm in the Church.

School Attendance –
Well done to the following classes who achieved over 95% attendance last week –

Miss Wright’s Class, Mr Sherwin’s class (for the 4th week!), Mrs Patton’s class and Mrs Bell’s class.

After School Clubs
As you aware the school provides a variety of after school clubs which have been well received and well attended. Unfortunately the uptake of certain clubs are starting to dwindle and will be cancelled unless there is more interest expressed. There are still places on the following after school clubs :-

Gymnastics - for years 3-6 (Monday)
Fencing - for years 5/6 (Thursday)
Multi-sports - for year 1-3 (Tuesday)
Further details are available from the school office.

St Joseph's Recipe Book
There are still a few recipes books left for sale - £3 each or £5 for 2 – an ideal Christmas present. Available from the school office.

Dean Field Study Centre

The December instalment is now due. If you are paying by cheque please make it payable to Bristol City Council. May I remind you that all outstanding balances for this trip must be paid by Friday 15th January.

Sickness
It is very important that if your child is ill you inform the school before 9.30am to let them know the reason.

Celebration Assembly
There will not be a celebration assembly next Monday

Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's Church
The Parish will again be holding their usual Children's Mass on Christmas Eve at 6pm.
This will include a dramatised Gospel and participation by the children in the readings. All children are also invited to bring small gifts for the homeless to bring up at the Offertory procession. If your child would like to take an active part in this Mass then practices will be held on Monday 14th December at 3.45pm and again on Monday 21st December at 10am. Both practices will be in the Church. Please give Cathy Williamson a call on 9401782 if your child would like to take part or for further information.

Masses over Christmas
Thursday 24th December (6pm) - Children’s Mass
Thursday 24th December (10pm) - Carol Service leading into Midnight Mass
Friday 25th December (9.30am) - Christmas Day Mass
Saturday 26th December (10am) - St. Stephen’s Day Mass

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 15th December - Later Primary (Y5/6) Mass in Church
Tuesday 15th December (2.30pm) - Reception Class Nativity
Wednesday 16th December (9.30am) - Reception Class Nativity
Wednesday 16th December - Infant Christmas Party
Thursday 17th December (2.00pm) - Carol Service (in Church)
Friday 18th December (9.30am) - End of Term Mass
Friday 18th December - End of Term 2
Monday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Tuesday 5th January - Early Primary (Y1/2) Mass in Church
Friday 8th January - Start of Term Mass in School Hall
Monday 18th January - INSET DAY – Child Protection
Training

Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon
Headteacher