18th December 2009

Dear Parents and Carers,

School Security
We are doing our best to improve overall site security, whilst not losing the welcoming feel to the school.

One of the key issues is managing who enters the school through the front. At certain times of the day, many parents are visiting the school office, and it is difficult to manage who is in the school. To support us in making the site more secure we need to insist that:

All monies and correspondence be given to the class teacher in an envelope or posted through the post box in the school entrance.
All persons coming to the main entrance will need to come to the window first. Access will then be given when needed.

WE ASSURE YOU WE STILL WANT TO BE A WELCOMING SCHOOL BUT THE SAFETY OF CHILDREN MUST COME FIRST!

A newsletter in January will clarify what else we need to do to achieve improved security.

Free Brand New High Spec PC and one year internet access for low income families
A government initiative has been launched across the country to ensure that families on low incomes can have computer and internet access in their homes.

You could be entitled to a free home Computer and one year free broadband internet access if your child is in Keystage 2 or 3 AND your family fit one of the following criteria:
- Your child qualifies for free school meals
- You (as parents) are on income support OR receive income based job seekers allowance
- Have guaranteed pension credit OR have an income related employment support allowance
- Receive support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act

To register your details please phone Home Access at Bristol City Council on 0117 3526000.

Next Year’s Curriculum
Some children and parents have already being looking at overviews of the next topics we have planned on the website. The topic titles are: Splash (Reception), In the Past (Year 1), Fire and Ice (Year 2), Wheely Good Inventions (Middle Primary) and Swinging Sixties (Later Primary)

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

School Attendance
Well done to the following classes who achieved over 95% attendance last week –Mrs Rolling’s Class, Mrs Ford’s Class and Mrs Bell’s Class.

Sing Up
The holidays are upon us and you might be wondering how to entertain your children. This is what you can do! Click onto www.SingUp.org, click on the Festive Pack for parents and hey presto, you will find colouring, making, reading, singing and listening projects to entertain your little ones all holiday through. Enjoy!

200 Club- November
Here are the winners for the November 200 Club

1ST MRS HAWKINS £12.25
2ND MRS GALVIN £8.17
3RD MRS PALMER £4.08

Please see Mrs. Gossan if you would like to join.

Dates for Diaries

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
Tuesday 12th January - Middle Primary (Y3/4) Mass in ChurchMonday 18th January - INSET DAY – Child Protection Training
Tuesday 19th January - Later Primary (Y5/6) Mass in Church

Can we wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas,


Matt Condon
Headteacher