Friday 10 December 2010
Friday 10th December 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Reception Nativity
A reminder that the Reception Nativity will be on Monday 13th December, at 9.30am and Tuesday 14th December at 2.00pm.
Christmas Celebrations
We would like to invite you all to our Christmas Carol Concert which will take place in the Parish Church at 2.00pm on Thursday 16th December. We would also like to invite you to our Christmas end of term Mass on Friday 17th December at 9.30am, which will also be in the Church.
PTFA Christmas Disco
A REMINDER TO GET YOUR DISCO TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!! The disco is next Friday 17th December, 7.00-10.00pm. The children get to choose their own songs – this was a great success in the summer disco!
IMPORTANT - Supervision Before School and Site Security
Can I remind you all of the following –
Although the school does it’s best to provide supervision in the playground between 8.45 and 8.55, this cannot be guaranteed. The care and safety of learners must remain the responsibility of parents and carers, until children enter the school with their class at 8.55.
Adults can only enter the building through the main school entrance (with the exception of parents escorting their children into the Reception class only). Please do not ask any members of staff or children to let you in through any other entrance.
Anybody coming into the school must check with reception first and sign in before coming into school. The visitors signing in book is now in the entrance porch.
Although we still strive to be a welcoming school, these measures obviously mean that we will be restricting access to the school building to those who have been authorised by a member of staff. These measures are in place to ensure –
a) We can account for all persons on premises (in the event of a fire or other emergencies)
b) Nobody is in school who might pose a risk to children
Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's - 6pm Christmas Eve
If your children would like to take part in the Children's Christmas mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve, either in the dramatised Gospel or by doing a reading (or both) then there will be two practices. The first will be on Monday 13th December, at 3.45pm in the church and the second will be on Monday, 20th December at 10.00am again in the church. For further information and to express your interest, please ring Cathy Williamson on 9401782. The Mass will also include a collection of gifts for the homeless (tinned food, gloves, etc.) to be taken up at the offertory. Everyone welcome!
PTFA – School Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Due to your efforts we raised an amazing £325 worth of books for the school library.
Absence – If your child is ill and unable to attend school, could you please ring and let the school know.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with 96%, Miss Wright’s class (third week running) with high attendance of 97% and Mrs Patton’s with a fantastic 98%!
Punctuality – This is not improving. As Headteacher I am welcoming many families into school well after 8.55am. Lateness has a negative impact on learning. We will be writing to parents/carers where this continues to be an issue.
FILMCLUB – The Filmclub will be running next week with a special Christmas film.
Celebration Assembly – Wednesday 15th December, at 9.10am. The following children will received their headteachers award:-
Taychon graham, Josmi Saji, Harvey Hill, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Kymani Pinnock, Agnel Ailyath, Emediong Jumbo, Rashid Salawu-Thompson, Emmanuel Benny and Summer Edwards.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Reception Nativity
A reminder that the Reception Nativity will be on Monday 13th December, at 9.30am and Tuesday 14th December at 2.00pm.
Christmas Celebrations
We would like to invite you all to our Christmas Carol Concert which will take place in the Parish Church at 2.00pm on Thursday 16th December. We would also like to invite you to our Christmas end of term Mass on Friday 17th December at 9.30am, which will also be in the Church.
PTFA Christmas Disco
A REMINDER TO GET YOUR DISCO TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!! The disco is next Friday 17th December, 7.00-10.00pm. The children get to choose their own songs – this was a great success in the summer disco!
IMPORTANT - Supervision Before School and Site Security
Can I remind you all of the following –
Although the school does it’s best to provide supervision in the playground between 8.45 and 8.55, this cannot be guaranteed. The care and safety of learners must remain the responsibility of parents and carers, until children enter the school with their class at 8.55.
Adults can only enter the building through the main school entrance (with the exception of parents escorting their children into the Reception class only). Please do not ask any members of staff or children to let you in through any other entrance.
Anybody coming into the school must check with reception first and sign in before coming into school. The visitors signing in book is now in the entrance porch.
Although we still strive to be a welcoming school, these measures obviously mean that we will be restricting access to the school building to those who have been authorised by a member of staff. These measures are in place to ensure –
a) We can account for all persons on premises (in the event of a fire or other emergencies)
b) Nobody is in school who might pose a risk to children
Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's - 6pm Christmas Eve
If your children would like to take part in the Children's Christmas mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve, either in the dramatised Gospel or by doing a reading (or both) then there will be two practices. The first will be on Monday 13th December, at 3.45pm in the church and the second will be on Monday, 20th December at 10.00am again in the church. For further information and to express your interest, please ring Cathy Williamson on 9401782. The Mass will also include a collection of gifts for the homeless (tinned food, gloves, etc.) to be taken up at the offertory. Everyone welcome!
PTFA – School Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Due to your efforts we raised an amazing £325 worth of books for the school library.
Absence – If your child is ill and unable to attend school, could you please ring and let the school know.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with 96%, Miss Wright’s class (third week running) with high attendance of 97% and Mrs Patton’s with a fantastic 98%!
Punctuality – This is not improving. As Headteacher I am welcoming many families into school well after 8.55am. Lateness has a negative impact on learning. We will be writing to parents/carers where this continues to be an issue.
FILMCLUB – The Filmclub will be running next week with a special Christmas film.
Celebration Assembly – Wednesday 15th December, at 9.10am. The following children will received their headteachers award:-
Taychon graham, Josmi Saji, Harvey Hill, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Kymani Pinnock, Agnel Ailyath, Emediong Jumbo, Rashid Salawu-Thompson, Emmanuel Benny and Summer Edwards.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday 3 December 2010
Friday 3rd December 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Bad Weather
Unless conditions are severe the school will be open. Any closure would be publicised on the blog. The school will remain open all day unless conditions significantly worsen (this will be the absolute last resort). The aim is for business as usual!
It also seems that the cold weather is affecting punctuality. Please can you all prepare for these colder mornings so that you are able to get your children to school on time. Punctuality is still poor!
Security - For security reasons, when children arrive late, we are unable to allow parents escort their children to their classrooms. Children are perfectly capable of walking to classrooms by themselves.
ICT Club -A reminder that ICT will not run this coming Monday 6th December.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
Please support next Friday, 10th December, ‘Tinsel 4 Tots day’. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
Community Carols Around the TreeNext Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.Cabot Circus ConcertThe choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
Lost Property
Mr Pitt will be setting up a table for lost property on Monday 6th December, in the school hall from 3.15pm onwards.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £20 is now due; please could you ensure that payment is sent to the school office by Friday 10th December. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home to you the week beginning 10th January and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. If you are planning to have a clear out over the holidays, please could you hang onto it until after the holidays where we will be happy to recycle it for you. Money raised will be given to charity.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wrights (again), Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97% attendance.
Punctuality - Punctuality much improved in Mrs Bell’s Class and Mr Conlon’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB - Next week’s film will be part 2 of the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Transport to Denominational Schools - If you have not completed your additional denominational consent form, they are available from the school office.
Celebration Assembly - There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 6th December.
Dates for Diaries
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Bad Weather
Unless conditions are severe the school will be open. Any closure would be publicised on the blog. The school will remain open all day unless conditions significantly worsen (this will be the absolute last resort). The aim is for business as usual!
It also seems that the cold weather is affecting punctuality. Please can you all prepare for these colder mornings so that you are able to get your children to school on time. Punctuality is still poor!
Security - For security reasons, when children arrive late, we are unable to allow parents escort their children to their classrooms. Children are perfectly capable of walking to classrooms by themselves.
ICT Club -A reminder that ICT will not run this coming Monday 6th December.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
Please support next Friday, 10th December, ‘Tinsel 4 Tots day’. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
Community Carols Around the TreeNext Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.Cabot Circus ConcertThe choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
Lost Property
Mr Pitt will be setting up a table for lost property on Monday 6th December, in the school hall from 3.15pm onwards.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £20 is now due; please could you ensure that payment is sent to the school office by Friday 10th December. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home to you the week beginning 10th January and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. If you are planning to have a clear out over the holidays, please could you hang onto it until after the holidays where we will be happy to recycle it for you. Money raised will be given to charity.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wrights (again), Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97% attendance.
Punctuality - Punctuality much improved in Mrs Bell’s Class and Mr Conlon’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB - Next week’s film will be part 2 of the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Transport to Denominational Schools - If you have not completed your additional denominational consent form, they are available from the school office.
Celebration Assembly - There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 6th December.
Dates for Diaries
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Monday 29 November 2010
Thursday 25th November
Dear Parents and Carers,
PTFA Christmas Mini-Market
Our Christmas mini-market will be taking place on Friday 3rd December from 3 - 4.30pm, so you can browse in peace before you pick up the children. There will be a range of products on sale, from bags, scarves & hats to make up and toys. There will also be a number of craft activities to keep the children busy, and refreshments. Come along and see if you can get some
Christmas presents
We also need people to help out for an hour or so. If you're available to help, please leave your details with the office.
Author Visit – Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, Peter J Davidson, fossil hunter, dinosaur enthusiast, inventor and author of the Professor P series of books, will be visiting the school to talk to the children about his new book ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Island’.
Peter will be talking to children about fossils, dinosaurs, his new book and his job as an author. You can also meet him and buy signed copies of his book in the school library after school. ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Coast’ will cost £7.99 and ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Island’ will cost £6.99. Payment can be made by either cash or cheques made payable to Positive Books Limited.
ICT Club
Mr Sherwin is unable to run the after school ICT Club for the next 2 weeks due to other commitments. The dates being the 29th November and the 6th December.
Advent Mass
You are all welcome to join us next Wednesday, 9.30am in the school hall.
Denominational Transport
Bristol City Council has opened consultation on the removal of free transport to denominational schools. This will significantly affect all families whose children attend Catholic secondary schools in other parts of the city.
St Bonaventure’s will be having a meeting next Wednesday 1st December, at 7.00pm, to discuss the transport situation. All parents welcome.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
On Friday, 10th December, we are having a Tinsel 4 Tots day. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael ’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
School Uniform
As you may have heard on the news, the price of cotton have spiralled and the company that supplies the uniform can no longer absorb the increase, so as of the 1st January prices will increase on average of 25%. If you would like to take advantage of this year’s prices, please make sure that you place your order as soon as possible either by post or on the website www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/s tjosephsrcprimarybs163qr/
Gift Ideas
If you are looking for an unusual gift to give this year, we have some great ideas.
St Joseph's Recipe Book, packed with over 70 recipes for you to try. The cost is £3 each or 2 for £5.
St Joseph's Bag for Life - 100% Organic Cotton shopping bag, brilliant for keeping in your car, pushchair or bag. The cost is £3.50 each
If you are interested in either of these great products, either send in a cheque (made payable to St Joseph's School Fund) with order details on the back or send payment in an envelope with order details on it. Both can be viewed in Mrs Gossan's office
E-mail Communication
This week a letter went to all families detailing the way in which we would like to improve communication. If you are interested in receiving e-mails from the school with information such as the newsletter, after school activities then please return the slip by Friday 3rd December.
Spare Clothing!!!!!
If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wright and Mrs Joseph’s class with 96% attendance and Mrs Ford with 98%!
Punctuality
Punctuality much improved in Mrs Ford’s class and Mrs Mantle’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB –
Next week’s film will be the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 29th November, at 9.10am. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Ollie Louch, Hamze Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Ewan Harries, Joseph Nurse, Marie Bellavia, Meigan Westlake, Ceris Lee and Bethany Prasad.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 30 th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Tuesday 30th November - Class 4C and 4/5J Mass in Church
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Wednesday 1st December - Author visit and book signing
Wednesday 1st December - Meeting at St Bonaventures re. transport
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
PTFA Christmas Mini-Market
Our Christmas mini-market will be taking place on Friday 3rd December from 3 - 4.30pm, so you can browse in peace before you pick up the children. There will be a range of products on sale, from bags, scarves & hats to make up and toys. There will also be a number of craft activities to keep the children busy, and refreshments. Come along and see if you can get some
Christmas presents
We also need people to help out for an hour or so. If you're available to help, please leave your details with the office.
Author Visit – Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday, Peter J Davidson, fossil hunter, dinosaur enthusiast, inventor and author of the Professor P series of books, will be visiting the school to talk to the children about his new book ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Island’.
Peter will be talking to children about fossils, dinosaurs, his new book and his job as an author. You can also meet him and buy signed copies of his book in the school library after school. ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Coast’ will cost £7.99 and ‘Professor P and the Jurassic Island’ will cost £6.99. Payment can be made by either cash or cheques made payable to Positive Books Limited.
ICT Club
Mr Sherwin is unable to run the after school ICT Club for the next 2 weeks due to other commitments. The dates being the 29th November and the 6th December.
Advent Mass
You are all welcome to join us next Wednesday, 9.30am in the school hall.
Denominational Transport
Bristol City Council has opened consultation on the removal of free transport to denominational schools. This will significantly affect all families whose children attend Catholic secondary schools in other parts of the city.
St Bonaventure’s will be having a meeting next Wednesday 1st December, at 7.00pm, to discuss the transport situation. All parents welcome.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
On Friday, 10th December, we are having a Tinsel 4 Tots day. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael ’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
School Uniform
As you may have heard on the news, the price of cotton have spiralled and the company that supplies the uniform can no longer absorb the increase, so as of the 1st January prices will increase on average of 25%. If you would like to take advantage of this year’s prices, please make sure that you place your order as soon as possible either by post or on the website www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/s tjosephsrcprimarybs163qr/
Gift Ideas
If you are looking for an unusual gift to give this year, we have some great ideas.
St Joseph's Recipe Book, packed with over 70 recipes for you to try. The cost is £3 each or 2 for £5.
St Joseph's Bag for Life - 100% Organic Cotton shopping bag, brilliant for keeping in your car, pushchair or bag. The cost is £3.50 each
If you are interested in either of these great products, either send in a cheque (made payable to St Joseph's School Fund) with order details on the back or send payment in an envelope with order details on it. Both can be viewed in Mrs Gossan's office
E-mail Communication
This week a letter went to all families detailing the way in which we would like to improve communication. If you are interested in receiving e-mails from the school with information such as the newsletter, after school activities then please return the slip by Friday 3rd December.
Spare Clothing!!!!!
If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wright and Mrs Joseph’s class with 96% attendance and Mrs Ford with 98%!
Punctuality
Punctuality much improved in Mrs Ford’s class and Mrs Mantle’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB –
Next week’s film will be the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 29th November, at 9.10am. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Ollie Louch, Hamze Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Ewan Harries, Joseph Nurse, Marie Bellavia, Meigan Westlake, Ceris Lee and Bethany Prasad.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 30 th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Tuesday 30th November - Class 4C and 4/5J Mass in Church
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Wednesday 1st December - Author visit and book signing
Wednesday 1st December - Meeting at St Bonaventures re. transport
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday 19 November 2010
Friday 19th November 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Book Fair Week
Next week is Book Fair week, and this year it will be in the new library after school every night next week. On Wednesday morning at 9am there will be the opportunity for parents and carers to visit the book fair without your children, so you can have a leisurely browse &
maybe buy a Christmas present or two. All the money we raise is going back into the school library in the form of new books for every age group.
Christmas Mini-Market
On Friday 3rd December we are holding a Christmas mini market from 3 - 4.30pm. There will be gift stalls, tea & mince pies, and Christmas craft activities for children. If you know anyone who makes cards or gifts and would be interested in a stall, please contact Andrea on
07711 574722.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
Today your child is bringing home an envelope containing some Grand Draw tickets for a draw that will take place at the Parish Christmas Fair. Tickets are 50p each or £2.50 for a book. (1st prize is £100!) Please could you support the Parish by selling a few to family and friends?! Please return stubbs/money/tickets to the school -whether sold or not - by next Friday 26th November. Thank you for you support!
The school will be running a stall using packets of sweets as prizes. To help support this we will be having a non uniform day on Friday 26th November. Can all children who are wearing
their own clothes bring in a box/packet of sweets/chocolates to be won as a prize on the day. We are also selling products that Y1 children made last year with Bristol Brunel Academy pupils.
Denominational Transport
Bristol City Council has opened consultation on the removal of free transport to denominational schools. This will significantly affect all families whose children attend Catholic secondary schools in other parts of the city.
Currently children aged 11 to 16 are entitled to free travel to their nearest suitable school preferred on grounds of religion or belief, where the distance from their home address to the school is more than 3 miles.
The link for the consultation form is
http://www.opinionsuite.com/bristol/site/departments/children-and-young-peoples-services/travel-to-denominational-church-schools/consultation/consult_view
and is quite simple:-
Option A I do not agree with the proposal
Option B I do agree with the proposal
Please can you support our families by responding to this consultation which closes on the 14th December 2010
Updated Contacts/Medical
If your child’s contact details or any new medical conditions have changed since the end of last term, could you please let the office know as soon as possible.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Uniform
As you may have heard on the news, the price of cotton have spiralled and the company that supplies the uniform can no longer absorb the increase, so as of the 1st January prices will
increase on average of 25%. If you would like to take advantage of this year’s prices, please make sure that you place your order as soon as possible either by post or on the website www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/stjosephsrcprimarybs163qr/
Chatsworth Road Boundary Wall
We have had a number of enquiries regarding the condition of the school boundary wall on Chatsworth Road. We have received a report from an independent structural engineer which states that the wall is safe and stable - although unsightly. We will continue to monitor the wall on a regular basis.
Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers
Please could you ensure that you send in any Morrisons vouchers by Monday 22nd November as we need to send the order off during that week.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Rollings class again with 96% attendance, Miss Wright’s and Mrs Joseph’s classes with 97%, Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Bells’ classes with 98%.
Punctuality
As you know we are currently trying hard to address the issue of lateness. Our records show us that the most punctual classes last week were Mrs Mantle’s and Mr Conlon’s.
Still too many children are coming into school late each day.
Drumming Club
There will be Drumming Club on Thursday 25th November.
Spare Clothing
If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Term Dates for 2011
· Term 3 Tuesday 4th January to Friday 18th February.
· Term 4 Monday 28th February to Friday 8th April.
· Term 5 Tuesday 26th April to Friday 27th May.
· Term 6 Monday 6th June to Friday 22nd July.
Celebration Assembly
The usual time for these assemblies will be returning to 9.10am on a Monday morning with assemblies finishing by 9.30am. There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 22nd November, at 9.10am. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Mariah Ahmed, Irene Raju, Kai Drysdale, Nathan Long, Robyn Halliday, Meikel Quirke and Vivian Johnson.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Friday 26th November - Non uniform day (bring a packet of sweets)
Saturday 27th November - Parish Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Book Fair Week
Next week is Book Fair week, and this year it will be in the new library after school every night next week. On Wednesday morning at 9am there will be the opportunity for parents and carers to visit the book fair without your children, so you can have a leisurely browse &
maybe buy a Christmas present or two. All the money we raise is going back into the school library in the form of new books for every age group.
Christmas Mini-Market
On Friday 3rd December we are holding a Christmas mini market from 3 - 4.30pm. There will be gift stalls, tea & mince pies, and Christmas craft activities for children. If you know anyone who makes cards or gifts and would be interested in a stall, please contact Andrea on
07711 574722.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
Today your child is bringing home an envelope containing some Grand Draw tickets for a draw that will take place at the Parish Christmas Fair. Tickets are 50p each or £2.50 for a book. (1st prize is £100!) Please could you support the Parish by selling a few to family and friends?! Please return stubbs/money/tickets to the school -whether sold or not - by next Friday 26th November. Thank you for you support!
The school will be running a stall using packets of sweets as prizes. To help support this we will be having a non uniform day on Friday 26th November. Can all children who are wearing
their own clothes bring in a box/packet of sweets/chocolates to be won as a prize on the day. We are also selling products that Y1 children made last year with Bristol Brunel Academy pupils.
Denominational Transport
Bristol City Council has opened consultation on the removal of free transport to denominational schools. This will significantly affect all families whose children attend Catholic secondary schools in other parts of the city.
Currently children aged 11 to 16 are entitled to free travel to their nearest suitable school preferred on grounds of religion or belief, where the distance from their home address to the school is more than 3 miles.
The link for the consultation form is
http://www.opinionsuite.com/bristol/site/departments/children-and-young-peoples-services/travel-to-denominational-church-schools/consultation/consult_view
and is quite simple:-
Option A I do not agree with the proposal
Option B I do agree with the proposal
Please can you support our families by responding to this consultation which closes on the 14th December 2010
Updated Contacts/Medical
If your child’s contact details or any new medical conditions have changed since the end of last term, could you please let the office know as soon as possible.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Uniform
As you may have heard on the news, the price of cotton have spiralled and the company that supplies the uniform can no longer absorb the increase, so as of the 1st January prices will
increase on average of 25%. If you would like to take advantage of this year’s prices, please make sure that you place your order as soon as possible either by post or on the website www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/stjosephsrcprimarybs163qr/
Chatsworth Road Boundary Wall
We have had a number of enquiries regarding the condition of the school boundary wall on Chatsworth Road. We have received a report from an independent structural engineer which states that the wall is safe and stable - although unsightly. We will continue to monitor the wall on a regular basis.
Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers
Please could you ensure that you send in any Morrisons vouchers by Monday 22nd November as we need to send the order off during that week.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Rollings class again with 96% attendance, Miss Wright’s and Mrs Joseph’s classes with 97%, Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Bells’ classes with 98%.
Punctuality
As you know we are currently trying hard to address the issue of lateness. Our records show us that the most punctual classes last week were Mrs Mantle’s and Mr Conlon’s.
Still too many children are coming into school late each day.
Drumming Club
There will be Drumming Club on Thursday 25th November.
Spare Clothing
If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Term Dates for 2011
· Term 3 Tuesday 4th January to Friday 18th February.
· Term 4 Monday 28th February to Friday 8th April.
· Term 5 Tuesday 26th April to Friday 27th May.
· Term 6 Monday 6th June to Friday 22nd July.
Celebration Assembly
The usual time for these assemblies will be returning to 9.10am on a Monday morning with assemblies finishing by 9.30am. There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 22nd November, at 9.10am. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Mariah Ahmed, Irene Raju, Kai Drysdale, Nathan Long, Robyn Halliday, Meikel Quirke and Vivian Johnson.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Friday 26th November - Non uniform day (bring a packet of sweets)
Saturday 27th November - Parish Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday 12 November 2010
Friday 12th November 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
LATENESS!!!!!
Our records show that there are a number of pupils who are arriving late. We are sure you will understand lateness can be very disruptive to the school day for all children (not just those who are late). Missing the start of lessons means instructions and other essential information will have to be repeated, which will delay the start of lessons and the children’s learning.
The school day starts at 8.55am and any pupils arriving after that time will be marked as late. Parents and carers of children who are being persistently late are being written to and if punctuality does not improve cases will be referred to the Education Welfare Officer.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
The school will be running a stall using packets of sweets as prizes. To help support this we will be having a non uniform day on Friday 26th November. Can all children who are wearing their own clothes bring in a box/packet of sweets/chocolates to be won as a prize on the day. We ware also selling products that Y1 children made last year with Bristol Brunel Academy pupils.
Updated Contacts/Medical - If your child’s contact details or any new medical conditions have changed since the end of last term, could you please let the office know as soon as possible.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Attendance - Well done to Mrs Rollings class with 96% attendance, Miss Wright’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97%, Mrs Ford’s class with 98% and Mr Conlon’s class with a smashing 99.1%!
Punctuality - We will now also be letting you know what classes have 100% punctuality. Unfortunately no classes last week had 100% punctuality. This is an indication of what a big problem lateness is becoming.
Team Points - St Mark’s Team won last terms Team Points competition. As a reward all of St. Mark’s team can wear non-uniform on Friday 19th November.
School Dinner Menu
Following the issue of the new school dinner menu by Eden, it has been decided that for week 2 and week 3 the menu for Tuesday and Wednesday will be swapped so that the roast dinner is on the Wednesday as usual.
On Wednesday 24th November(week 1), to celebrate British Sausage Week the Mild Chicken Curry will be replaced by Oven Baked Sausages with mashed potato and cabbage.
Christmas lunch will be on Wednesday 8th December - the menu is displayed in the playground noticeboard.
Book Fair Week - Book Fair week begins on Monday 22nd November, until Friday 26th November. This is an opportunity to buy some lovely books for Christmas and support the new school library (which is almost ready!)
Spare Clothing - If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Drumming Club - There will be no Drumming Club on Thursday 25th November (this is just for one week)
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 15th November, at 3.00pm. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Harvey Hill, Alflie Haberfield, Williams Scammell, Norbert Kulesza, Thomas Hallard, Emily Cunningham, King Wilson, David Wabissa and Maciej Oledzki.
Dates for Diaries
Sunday 14th November (10am) - Remembrance Mass in Church
Friday 19th November - St Mark’s non-uniform day
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Friday 26th November - Non uniform day (bring a packet of sweets)
Saturday 27th November - Parish Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
LATENESS!!!!!
Our records show that there are a number of pupils who are arriving late. We are sure you will understand lateness can be very disruptive to the school day for all children (not just those who are late). Missing the start of lessons means instructions and other essential information will have to be repeated, which will delay the start of lessons and the children’s learning.
The school day starts at 8.55am and any pupils arriving after that time will be marked as late. Parents and carers of children who are being persistently late are being written to and if punctuality does not improve cases will be referred to the Education Welfare Officer.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
The school will be running a stall using packets of sweets as prizes. To help support this we will be having a non uniform day on Friday 26th November. Can all children who are wearing their own clothes bring in a box/packet of sweets/chocolates to be won as a prize on the day. We ware also selling products that Y1 children made last year with Bristol Brunel Academy pupils.
Updated Contacts/Medical - If your child’s contact details or any new medical conditions have changed since the end of last term, could you please let the office know as soon as possible.
Community Carols Around the Tree
On Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.
Cabot Circus Concert
The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
School Attendance - Well done to Mrs Rollings class with 96% attendance, Miss Wright’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97%, Mrs Ford’s class with 98% and Mr Conlon’s class with a smashing 99.1%!
Punctuality - We will now also be letting you know what classes have 100% punctuality. Unfortunately no classes last week had 100% punctuality. This is an indication of what a big problem lateness is becoming.
Team Points - St Mark’s Team won last terms Team Points competition. As a reward all of St. Mark’s team can wear non-uniform on Friday 19th November.
School Dinner Menu
Following the issue of the new school dinner menu by Eden, it has been decided that for week 2 and week 3 the menu for Tuesday and Wednesday will be swapped so that the roast dinner is on the Wednesday as usual.
On Wednesday 24th November(week 1), to celebrate British Sausage Week the Mild Chicken Curry will be replaced by Oven Baked Sausages with mashed potato and cabbage.
Christmas lunch will be on Wednesday 8th December - the menu is displayed in the playground noticeboard.
Book Fair Week - Book Fair week begins on Monday 22nd November, until Friday 26th November. This is an opportunity to buy some lovely books for Christmas and support the new school library (which is almost ready!)
Spare Clothing - If you have any spare underwear, socks, tights, trousers, we would be most grateful. These will be used as spare clothing in school.
Drumming Club - There will be no Drumming Club on Thursday 25th November (this is just for one week)
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 15th November, at 3.00pm. The following children will receive a headteachers award:-
Harvey Hill, Alflie Haberfield, Williams Scammell, Norbert Kulesza, Thomas Hallard, Emily Cunningham, King Wilson, David Wabissa and Maciej Oledzki.
Dates for Diaries
Sunday 14th November (10am) - Remembrance Mass in Church
Friday 19th November - St Mark’s non-uniform day
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Friday 26th November - Non uniform day (bring a packet of sweets)
Saturday 27th November - Parish Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday 5 November 2010
Friday 5th November
Dear Parents and Carers,
NEXT WEEK - Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers
This free computer course starts next Tuesday, 9th November, after school. The course will run between 6.30 and 8.30pm each evening.
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
There are still places available if you wish to attend.
Christmas Shopping Market - This Saturday from 11am till 2pm
Get organised for Christmas and see what bargains and original gift ideas are on offer!
The event will include several stalls including books, cards, jewellery, gifts etc. Entrance is just 50p (no charge for children) and refreshments will be served throughout so bring all your family and friends along! We also have a few spaces left for stallholders at this event. Tables are only £10 and all your profit is yours. If you are interested in having a table at the event then please ring Cathy on 0117 9147173 (daytime).
All proceeds to support the Pre-school.
Class Assembly
Mrs Bell’s class assembly is on Thursday 11th November at 9.15am. All parent/carers welcome.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £30 is now due for the above trip. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council
After School Clubs
A 6 week session of Judo begins on Monday 8th November in the school hall for pupils in years 4-6 at a cost of £1 per week. There are limited places available and if you are interested, please contact Mrs Gossan.
A 6 week session of Multi-sports begins on Tuesday 9th November for pupils in years 2-4 at a cost of £3 per week. There are limited places available and if you are interested, please contact Mrs Gossan.
Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers
If you or family and friends have any Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers that you are able to donate to the school, please could you send them in by Friday 12th November at the latest
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 6th November - Pre-School Christmas Market
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Judo Club begins
Thursday 11th November - Y6 Class Assembly
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
NEXT WEEK - Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers
This free computer course starts next Tuesday, 9th November, after school. The course will run between 6.30 and 8.30pm each evening.
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
There are still places available if you wish to attend.
Christmas Shopping Market - This Saturday from 11am till 2pm
Get organised for Christmas and see what bargains and original gift ideas are on offer!
The event will include several stalls including books, cards, jewellery, gifts etc. Entrance is just 50p (no charge for children) and refreshments will be served throughout so bring all your family and friends along! We also have a few spaces left for stallholders at this event. Tables are only £10 and all your profit is yours. If you are interested in having a table at the event then please ring Cathy on 0117 9147173 (daytime).
All proceeds to support the Pre-school.
Class Assembly
Mrs Bell’s class assembly is on Thursday 11th November at 9.15am. All parent/carers welcome.
St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fayre
This exciting annual event is an important fundraising and community event for the Parish. The Fayre is being held in the Parish Hall on Saturday, 27th November, at 2.00pm and the school will be organising a stall as part of the event. Please come and bring you families.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £30 is now due for the above trip. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council
After School Clubs
A 6 week session of Judo begins on Monday 8th November in the school hall for pupils in years 4-6 at a cost of £1 per week. There are limited places available and if you are interested, please contact Mrs Gossan.
A 6 week session of Multi-sports begins on Tuesday 9th November for pupils in years 2-4 at a cost of £3 per week. There are limited places available and if you are interested, please contact Mrs Gossan.
Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers
If you or family and friends have any Morrisons Lets Grow Vouchers that you are able to donate to the school, please could you send them in by Friday 12th November at the latest
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 6th November - Pre-School Christmas Market
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Judo Club begins
Thursday 11th November - Y6 Class Assembly
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Wednesday 1st December - Advent Mass in Hall – 9.30am
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday 22 October 2010
Friday 22nd October 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
A reminder that Term 2 starts on Tuesday 2nd November.
Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers (places are still available)
This free 6 week course will start after school on Tuesday 9th November and will include -
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
The course will run between 6.30 and 8.30pm each evening.
Please let the school office know if you would like to book a place on this course.
School Meal Price
As of the 1st November the cost of a school dinner will rise from £2.10 to £2.20. Attached is the new school menu. The menu will be reviewed by Eden in 6 weeks time, but if you have any comments that we can give to Eden next term please either send it in by letter or e-mail bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk
School Photographs
School Photographs have now been collected and will be processed over the next 2 weeks. If you have any further orders, please contact the photographer directly.
School Attendance
Really Good attendance last week! Miss Wright’s and Mrs Patton’s class with over 95%, Mrs Bell’s class with 97%, Mrs Ford’s with 98% and Mrs Joseph’s and Mr Conlon’s classes with 99%!
The Giant Pumpkin Chase
On Sunday 31st October 11.00am-3.00pm there is a Family bike ride and Treasure Hunt on the Bristol to bath Railway path between Fishponds (opposite Morrisons) and Mangotsfield Station.
Free, Fun activities will include from 11.00am to 3.00pm, Treasure Hunt, fact Painting and Dr Bike Checks. There sill be a prize draw for completed entries. A chance to win D locks and sets of bike lights. Also don’t forget on the 4th November, the BikeIt Bike Accessories Sale.
Skools Out Childrens Centre
If you require Breakfast Club, After School Club, School Holiday Playschemes or In-Service Day Childcare they can cater for your needs. They are Ofsted approved and Registered. If you would like further information on what they do and what they provide visit them on www.skools-out.org.uk, or telephone 0117 9585855.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Tuesday 2nd November - Mrs Mantle’s class information meeting
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Y4 trip St Fagin’s, Cardiff
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Tuesday 9th November - Parents Computer Course begins
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Have a great holiday,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
A reminder that Term 2 starts on Tuesday 2nd November.
Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers (places are still available)
This free 6 week course will start after school on Tuesday 9th November and will include -
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
The course will run between 6.30 and 8.30pm each evening.
Please let the school office know if you would like to book a place on this course.
School Meal Price
As of the 1st November the cost of a school dinner will rise from £2.10 to £2.20. Attached is the new school menu. The menu will be reviewed by Eden in 6 weeks time, but if you have any comments that we can give to Eden next term please either send it in by letter or e-mail bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk
School Photographs
School Photographs have now been collected and will be processed over the next 2 weeks. If you have any further orders, please contact the photographer directly.
School Attendance
Really Good attendance last week! Miss Wright’s and Mrs Patton’s class with over 95%, Mrs Bell’s class with 97%, Mrs Ford’s with 98% and Mrs Joseph’s and Mr Conlon’s classes with 99%!
The Giant Pumpkin Chase
On Sunday 31st October 11.00am-3.00pm there is a Family bike ride and Treasure Hunt on the Bristol to bath Railway path between Fishponds (opposite Morrisons) and Mangotsfield Station.
Free, Fun activities will include from 11.00am to 3.00pm, Treasure Hunt, fact Painting and Dr Bike Checks. There sill be a prize draw for completed entries. A chance to win D locks and sets of bike lights. Also don’t forget on the 4th November, the BikeIt Bike Accessories Sale.
Skools Out Childrens Centre
If you require Breakfast Club, After School Club, School Holiday Playschemes or In-Service Day Childcare they can cater for your needs. They are Ofsted approved and Registered. If you would like further information on what they do and what they provide visit them on www.skools-out.org.uk, or telephone 0117 9585855.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Tuesday 2nd November - Mrs Mantle’s class information meeting
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Y4 trip St Fagin’s, Cardiff
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Tuesday 9th November - Parents Computer Course begins
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday 3rd December - PTFA Christmas Market
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Have a great holiday,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 15 October 2010
Friday 15th November 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Tomorrow - Bristol Brunel Academy ‘Home Grown Event’
Bristol Brunel Academy are holding a ‘Home Grown Event’ tomorrow (Saturday 16th October), 11.00am-2.00pm. Our Year 1 children will have a stall selling the food they planted in an allotment in Reception. Please come and buy some fresh produce and other ‘home grown’ items.
Free Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers
This free 6 week course will start after school on Tuesday 9th November and will include -
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
Please let the school office know if you would like more details.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Mantle’s Class (A reminder)
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. This includes this year’s curriculum and the class policy on things like homework. This meeting will be held at the start of term 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at 3pm. Apologies for this meeting being delayed.
School Attendance
Last weeks attendance was below 95%, except Mrs Ford’s class who achieved 97% attendance. Well done Mrs Ford’s class for another great week of attendance!!!
School Meal Price
As of the 1st November the cost of a school dinner will rise from £2.10 to £2.20. A new school menu will be sent home with your child next week.
Multi-Sports
Apologies but there will be no Multi-Sports next week, Tuesday 19th October. The final session and end of course tournament will be on Tuesday 2nd November. Thanks to all the children for contributing to a great club!
School Photographs
The deadline for returning school photographs for processing is Wednesday 20th October. After this date you will need to deal direct with the photographer.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Tuesday, 19th October at 3.00pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Aisling Brown, Martyna Oszwaldowska, Jeleil Manmohan, Kamal Smallwood, and Chelcia Velmurgan.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 19th October - Classes 3M and 5P Mass in Church
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - Mass for Mary (in school hall)
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Tuesday 2nd November - Mrs Mantle’s class information meeting
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Y4 trip St Fagin’s, Cardiff
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Tomorrow - Bristol Brunel Academy ‘Home Grown Event’
Bristol Brunel Academy are holding a ‘Home Grown Event’ tomorrow (Saturday 16th October), 11.00am-2.00pm. Our Year 1 children will have a stall selling the food they planted in an allotment in Reception. Please come and buy some fresh produce and other ‘home grown’ items.
Free Basic Computer Skills Course For Parents and Carers
This free 6 week course will start after school on Tuesday 9th November and will include -
Internet & Email for Beginners.
Photoshop Beginners and Advanced
Digital Cameras Beginners & Advanced
Web Design Beginners,
Desktop Publishing Beginners
Please let the school office know if you would like more details.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Mantle’s Class (A reminder)
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. This includes this year’s curriculum and the class policy on things like homework. This meeting will be held at the start of term 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at 3pm. Apologies for this meeting being delayed.
School Attendance
Last weeks attendance was below 95%, except Mrs Ford’s class who achieved 97% attendance. Well done Mrs Ford’s class for another great week of attendance!!!
School Meal Price
As of the 1st November the cost of a school dinner will rise from £2.10 to £2.20. A new school menu will be sent home with your child next week.
Multi-Sports
Apologies but there will be no Multi-Sports next week, Tuesday 19th October. The final session and end of course tournament will be on Tuesday 2nd November. Thanks to all the children for contributing to a great club!
School Photographs
The deadline for returning school photographs for processing is Wednesday 20th October. After this date you will need to deal direct with the photographer.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Tuesday, 19th October at 3.00pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Aisling Brown, Martyna Oszwaldowska, Jeleil Manmohan, Kamal Smallwood, and Chelcia Velmurgan.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 19th October - Classes 3M and 5P Mass in Church
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - Mass for Mary (in school hall)
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Tuesday 2nd November - Mrs Mantle’s class information meeting
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Y4 trip St Fagin’s, Cardiff
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 22nd November - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 8 October 2010
An Invitation
Dear Parents and Children,
On Friday 15th October we are going to have a Bring and Buy Sale to raise funds for the victims of the Pakistan floods. Fields and crops have been ruined not just for this year but also next year as they will not be able to sow the seeds. Lots of families in Pakistan no longer have homes and have to sleep in tents.
You can bring in some toys that you no longer use and you would like to donate for the Bring and Buy Sale so you can help towards helping the people who suffered in this terrible disaster. The toys have got to be in by 14th October. Don`t forget how lucky we are compared to them. PLEASE HELP US!
The sale will take place from 3pm on Friday 15th October
THANK YOU.
Yours sincerely,
Ollie Louch, on behalf of Y4/5J.
On Friday 15th October we are going to have a Bring and Buy Sale to raise funds for the victims of the Pakistan floods. Fields and crops have been ruined not just for this year but also next year as they will not be able to sow the seeds. Lots of families in Pakistan no longer have homes and have to sleep in tents.
You can bring in some toys that you no longer use and you would like to donate for the Bring and Buy Sale so you can help towards helping the people who suffered in this terrible disaster. The toys have got to be in by 14th October. Don`t forget how lucky we are compared to them. PLEASE HELP US!
The sale will take place from 3pm on Friday 15th October
THANK YOU.
Yours sincerely,
Ollie Louch, on behalf of Y4/5J.
Friday 8th October, 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Bring and Buy Sale – In support of the victims of the Pakistan flood disaster
This morning Mrs Joseph's class presented a moving assembly about the flood disaster in Pakistan. The children told a story of personal disasters (many not being too serious), the disaster in Pakistan, they then thanked God for what He has given us, and they sang a message of hope for the future. Next Friday the class will be running a Bring and Buy sale to help people in Pakistan. We hope you can all support this event. The sale will be held in the hall from 3pm. Next week please bring in any unwanted toys, books, games or dvds which are in good condition and could be sold at this sale. It is a good opportunity to clear out a few cupboards!
Community Celebrations
Last year groups of parents and children from different parts of the school community organised a number of exciting events. These included a celebration of the Polish Constitution Day and the Keralite Feast of St Thomas. These days started with a special assembly and ended with parents being invited in to share some food and drink.
We hope to repeat this success, by inviting all parts of the school community to be involved in organising a similar celebration. Please see Mrs Workman or myself if you have an idea for such an event.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Mantle’s Class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. This includes this year’s curriculum and the class policy on things like homework. This meeting will be held at the start of term 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at 3pm. Apologies for this meeting being delayed.
Internet safety
Can I remind all parents that it is important that children’s use of the internet is monitored at home. In particular, children’s use of social networking sites. We will be having another e-safety week later in the school year.
Parents Evenings - School Governors
School Governors will be attending the parent’s evenings over the next couple of weeks. They will be seeking the views of parents regarding how the school shares information about learning. Please can I ask you all to give a couple of minutes to tell them what you think.
School Attendance
Mrs Mantle’s class achieved 97% attendance, Mrs Bell’s class achieved 98% and Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Joseph’s classes achieved an amazing 100% attendance!!! As a special reward, both classes will have a non-uniform day next Friday (15th October).
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol Brunel Academy are holding a ‘Home Grown Event’ on Saturday 16th October, 11.00am-2.00pm. Our Year 1 children will have a stall selling the food they grew on an allotment in Reception. You are all welcome!
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 11th h October at 3.00pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Alya Rasul, Ashley James, Lanie Ridler, Julia Lewkowicz, Jade Johnson, and Joel Vadhyanath.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 11th October - Start of Y6 Archery Club
Tuesday 12th October - Y6/Reception Mass in Church
Thursday 14th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 15th October - Class Y4/5J Bring and Buy Sale for Pakistan
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Classes 3M and 5P Mass in Church
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - Mass for Mary (in school hall)
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon , Headteacher
Bring and Buy Sale – In support of the victims of the Pakistan flood disaster
This morning Mrs Joseph's class presented a moving assembly about the flood disaster in Pakistan. The children told a story of personal disasters (many not being too serious), the disaster in Pakistan, they then thanked God for what He has given us, and they sang a message of hope for the future. Next Friday the class will be running a Bring and Buy sale to help people in Pakistan. We hope you can all support this event. The sale will be held in the hall from 3pm. Next week please bring in any unwanted toys, books, games or dvds which are in good condition and could be sold at this sale. It is a good opportunity to clear out a few cupboards!
Community Celebrations
Last year groups of parents and children from different parts of the school community organised a number of exciting events. These included a celebration of the Polish Constitution Day and the Keralite Feast of St Thomas. These days started with a special assembly and ended with parents being invited in to share some food and drink.
We hope to repeat this success, by inviting all parts of the school community to be involved in organising a similar celebration. Please see Mrs Workman or myself if you have an idea for such an event.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Mantle’s Class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. This includes this year’s curriculum and the class policy on things like homework. This meeting will be held at the start of term 2 on Tuesday 2nd November at 3pm. Apologies for this meeting being delayed.
Internet safety
Can I remind all parents that it is important that children’s use of the internet is monitored at home. In particular, children’s use of social networking sites. We will be having another e-safety week later in the school year.
Parents Evenings - School Governors
School Governors will be attending the parent’s evenings over the next couple of weeks. They will be seeking the views of parents regarding how the school shares information about learning. Please can I ask you all to give a couple of minutes to tell them what you think.
School Attendance
Mrs Mantle’s class achieved 97% attendance, Mrs Bell’s class achieved 98% and Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Joseph’s classes achieved an amazing 100% attendance!!! As a special reward, both classes will have a non-uniform day next Friday (15th October).
Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol Brunel Academy are holding a ‘Home Grown Event’ on Saturday 16th October, 11.00am-2.00pm. Our Year 1 children will have a stall selling the food they grew on an allotment in Reception. You are all welcome!
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 11th h October at 3.00pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Alya Rasul, Ashley James, Lanie Ridler, Julia Lewkowicz, Jade Johnson, and Joel Vadhyanath.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 11th October - Start of Y6 Archery Club
Tuesday 12th October - Y6/Reception Mass in Church
Thursday 14th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 15th October - Class Y4/5J Bring and Buy Sale for Pakistan
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Classes 3M and 5P Mass in Church
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - Mass for Mary (in school hall)
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 2nd November - Classes 4/5J and 4C Mass in Church
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Thursday 4th November - Bike Accessories Sale (BikeIt)
Friday 5th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Monday 8th November - Level 2 Bike training for Y5/6
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills visit – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon , Headteacher
Monday 4 October 2010
Celebration assembly
In assembly today Mr Sherwin shared some useful websites he had seen on Tim Rylands blog. The first was a virtual tour of the Sistine chapel, which allows you to zoom in to see the wonderful paintings on the walls and ceilings. The other site, telescopic text, demonstrated how a very simple sentence can be edited and improved into a high quality piece of writing.
Friday 1 October 2010
Friday 1st October
Dear Parents and Carers,
Walk to School Month
October’s ‘Walk to School Month’ begins on Monday 4th October. On Thursday 7th October there will be a Street Entertainer who will walk with the children from the Forest Road end of Chatsworth Road at 8.40am. Come along and be entertained as you walk to school!
Playground & Security
Can I please remind you again to use only the main entrance into the school building at the beginning and end of the day. Children or staff must not open any outside doors for anyone. Please respect this decision – they are not being ill-mannered; they are following set procedures in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy.
Children should arrive in school (in the playground) no earlier than 8.45am (from next week the gates will be locked before this time) and should be supervised by parents/carers until the teachers come out into the playground at 8.55am. The school cannot accept any responsibility for children’s safety before 8.55am.
Can I also remind parents that children are considered late if they are not able to line up and walk into school with their class.
Individual Photographs
A date for the diary is Tuesday 5th October for individual photographs, starting at 8.45am for families with younger siblings.
School Attendance
Above 95% attendance this week – Mrs Mantle’s class, Mrs Joseph’s class and Mrs Patton’s class with 98% attendance!
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Patton’s, Mrs Bell’s and Mr Conlon’s class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. These meetings will be next Friday at 3pm.
Parish Harvest Mass – This Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am.On Sunday children who have not contributed can bring groceries for the offertory (not perishable) to be offered at this Mass. All offerings will then be presented to a local charity, supported by the Parish.The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan.We hope that many of you can join us on Sunday at 10am.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 4th October at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Jordan Toy, Therese Briones, Ellie Bradley, Salvatore La Porta and Mya Sarkozi.
Dates for Diaries
Sunday 3rd October - Harvest Mass in Church
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Walk to School Month
Tuesday 5th October - Years 1/2 Mass in Church
Friday 8th October - Class 4C, 5P and 6B Parent Information Meetings
Monday 11th October - Start of Y6 Archery Club
Tuesday 12th October - Y6/Reception Mass in Church
Thursday 14th October - Parents ’ Evening
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills v isit – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Walk to School Month
October’s ‘Walk to School Month’ begins on Monday 4th October. On Thursday 7th October there will be a Street Entertainer who will walk with the children from the Forest Road end of Chatsworth Road at 8.40am. Come along and be entertained as you walk to school!
Playground & Security
Can I please remind you again to use only the main entrance into the school building at the beginning and end of the day. Children or staff must not open any outside doors for anyone. Please respect this decision – they are not being ill-mannered; they are following set procedures in accordance with our Health and Safety Policy.
Children should arrive in school (in the playground) no earlier than 8.45am (from next week the gates will be locked before this time) and should be supervised by parents/carers until the teachers come out into the playground at 8.55am. The school cannot accept any responsibility for children’s safety before 8.55am.
Can I also remind parents that children are considered late if they are not able to line up and walk into school with their class.
Individual Photographs
A date for the diary is Tuesday 5th October for individual photographs, starting at 8.45am for families with younger siblings.
School Attendance
Above 95% attendance this week – Mrs Mantle’s class, Mrs Joseph’s class and Mrs Patton’s class with 98% attendance!
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Patton’s, Mrs Bell’s and Mr Conlon’s class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. These meetings will be next Friday at 3pm.
Parish Harvest Mass – This Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am.On Sunday children who have not contributed can bring groceries for the offertory (not perishable) to be offered at this Mass. All offerings will then be presented to a local charity, supported by the Parish.The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan.We hope that many of you can join us on Sunday at 10am.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 4th October at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Jordan Toy, Therese Briones, Ellie Bradley, Salvatore La Porta and Mya Sarkozi.
Dates for Diaries
Sunday 3rd October - Harvest Mass in Church
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Walk to School Month
Tuesday 5th October - Years 1/2 Mass in Church
Friday 8th October - Class 4C, 5P and 6B Parent Information Meetings
Monday 11th October - Start of Y6 Archery Club
Tuesday 12th October - Y6/Reception Mass in Church
Thursday 14th October - Parents ’ Evening
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle visit – Y3
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills v isit – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Tuesday 28 September 2010
Thursday 28th September, 2010
Tuesday 28th September, 2010.
Dear Parents and Carers,
Book Sale – This Friday
Mrs Ford’s Year 2 children have organised a sale of library books, no longer needed by the school. All books will be sold at 10p each and will be on sale for children in the school hall on Friday afternoon. Each child can bring in a maximum of 50p if they wish to buy a second hand book. Money raised will go towards buying new library books.
Parish Harvest Mass – This Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am.
On Friday, children who wish to contribute to this celebration, can bring in a grocery item (not perishable) to be offered at this Mass. All offerings will then be presented to a local charity, supported by the Parish.
The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited, as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan.
We hope that many of you can join us on Sunday at 10am.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Heateacher
Dear Parents and Carers,
Book Sale – This Friday
Mrs Ford’s Year 2 children have organised a sale of library books, no longer needed by the school. All books will be sold at 10p each and will be on sale for children in the school hall on Friday afternoon. Each child can bring in a maximum of 50p if they wish to buy a second hand book. Money raised will go towards buying new library books.
Parish Harvest Mass – This Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am.
On Friday, children who wish to contribute to this celebration, can bring in a grocery item (not perishable) to be offered at this Mass. All offerings will then be presented to a local charity, supported by the Parish.
The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited, as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan.
We hope that many of you can join us on Sunday at 10am.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Heateacher
Friday 24 September 2010
Friday 24th September
Dear Parents and Carers,
Parish Harvest Mass – Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am. The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited, as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan. We hope that many of you can join us.
School Attendance
Over the last 3 weeks Mrs Joseph’s class achieved 96% attendance and Miss Wright’s, Mrs Bell’s and Mrs Patton’s achieved 97% attendance. Well done to these classes.
Improving attendance is still crucially important, if we are to continue learning for children in our school. Also can parents/carers ensure that children are in the school playground to line up at 8.55am.
Bristol Dinosaur Project
Next week members of the ‘Bristol Dinosaur Project Team’ will be visiting the school. They will be visiting all classes so that children can learn about Bristol’s pre-history.
Walk to School Month
October ‘Walk to School Month’ begins on Monday 4th October. On Thursday 7th October there will be a Street Entertainer who will walk with the children from the Forest Road end of Chatsworth Road at 8.40am
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £30 is due on the 1st October. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Dinner Money
Please could you ensure that all dinner money is paid in a named envelope on the first day of the week.
‘In the Beginning’ Sex and Personal Relationship Learning
A meeting to share details of this curriculum will be on Monday 27th September at 3.30pm. Supervision for children will be available in the computer room.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Joseph’s class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. The meetings for Mrs Joseph’s class will be next Thursday at 3pm.
Individual Photographs
A date for the diary is - Tuesday 5th October for individual photographs starting at 8.45am for families with younger siblings
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Wednesday, 29th September, at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Catalina Bodnarescu. Libby Rice, Edwin Sebastian, Agnel Ailyath, Laura Smith, Sydney Haberfield, Daniel Edwards, Eoan Tuohy and Lucia Mercato.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 27th September (3.30pm) - ‘In the Beginning’ meeting
Wednesday 29th September - Celebration Assembly
Thursday 30th September - Playscheme Y1 and Y2
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle – Y3
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Parish Harvest Mass – Sunday 3rd October
All of the school community are invited to join the Parish for a special Harvest Mass on Sunday 3rd October at 10am. The school choir will be singing and we are all very excited, as the Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Declan. We hope that many of you can join us.
School Attendance
Over the last 3 weeks Mrs Joseph’s class achieved 96% attendance and Miss Wright’s, Mrs Bell’s and Mrs Patton’s achieved 97% attendance. Well done to these classes.
Improving attendance is still crucially important, if we are to continue learning for children in our school. Also can parents/carers ensure that children are in the school playground to line up at 8.55am.
Bristol Dinosaur Project
Next week members of the ‘Bristol Dinosaur Project Team’ will be visiting the school. They will be visiting all classes so that children can learn about Bristol’s pre-history.
Walk to School Month
October ‘Walk to School Month’ begins on Monday 4th October. On Thursday 7th October there will be a Street Entertainer who will walk with the children from the Forest Road end of Chatsworth Road at 8.40am
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £30 is due on the 1st October. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Dinner Money
Please could you ensure that all dinner money is paid in a named envelope on the first day of the week.
‘In the Beginning’ Sex and Personal Relationship Learning
A meeting to share details of this curriculum will be on Monday 27th September at 3.30pm. Supervision for children will be available in the computer room.
Parent Information Meetings – Mrs Joseph’s class
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. The meetings for Mrs Joseph’s class will be next Thursday at 3pm.
Individual Photographs
A date for the diary is - Tuesday 5th October for individual photographs starting at 8.45am for families with younger siblings
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Wednesday, 29th September, at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Catalina Bodnarescu. Libby Rice, Edwin Sebastian, Agnel Ailyath, Laura Smith, Sydney Haberfield, Daniel Edwards, Eoan Tuohy and Lucia Mercato.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 27th September (3.30pm) - ‘In the Beginning’ meeting
Wednesday 29th September - Celebration Assembly
Thursday 30th September - Playscheme Y1 and Y2
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Friday 15th October - Blaise Castle Museum – Y5
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Wednesday 3rd November - Caerphilly Castle – Y3
Tuesday 30th November - Lifeskills – Y6
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 17 September 2010
Friday 17th September
Dear Parents and Carers,
Stranger Danger
We have been reminding all children this week that it is important that they do not talk to strangers. We have also reminded children that if they have to wait for parents/carers to collect them, they need to wait in the school playground. If parents/carers are late then they need to come to the school office.
Reception 2011
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office next Friday. The closing date for applications has changed from October to January 15th 2011. 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 an Additional Information Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).2011 New Parents TourThe dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 1st October at 10.00am, or Monday 4th 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.
‘In the Beginning’ Sex and Personal Relationship Learning
A meeting to share details of this curriculum will be on Monday 27th September at 3.30pm. Supervision for children will be available in the computer room.
Parent Information Meetings
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. The meetings for Miss Wright’s and Mrs Mantle’s class will be next Thursday at 3pm.
After School Clubs
Film Club is on Tuesday (current members do not need to reapply. See Mrs Martin if you want to join)
Choir is on Wednesday for Y3 to Y6 (3.45-4.30pm)
Cookery is on Thursday for Y3 (3.45-4.45pm)
Fencing is on Thursday Y3 to Y6 (3.45-4.45pm)
African Drumming is on Thursday Y4 to Y6 (3.45-4.45pm)
Multi Sports is on Tuesday Y2 to Y4 (3.45-4.45pm)
Gardening Club is every Tuesday lunchtime
ALSO, if your child attends one of our after school clubs, please could you inform the school if your child will not be attending for any reason. This is for the safety of the children and also ensures that clubs can start promptly and all children are accounted for.
Choir
A correction in last week’s newsletter about choir. It starts at 3.30pm and ends at 4.30pm not 4.45pm. Year 3 pupils are welcome to join the choir.
Celebration of Achievements (and new time for Celebration Assembly)
There will be a celebration assembly Monday, 20th September, at 3pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Annie Madden, Shinique Dehaney, Alfie Haberfield, Sean Snaden, Hannah Maslowski, Oliver Wiercioch-Giles, Maici Quirke and Lauren Helm.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 20th September (3pm) - 1st Celebration Assembly
Tuesday 21st September - World Peace Day (celebrated in school)
Thursday 23rd September (3pm) - Y1 and Y3 parent information meetings
Monday 27th September (3.30pm) - ‘In the Beginning’ meeting
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th December - Start of Term 3
Best wishes – Matt Condon, Headteacher
Stranger Danger
We have been reminding all children this week that it is important that they do not talk to strangers. We have also reminded children that if they have to wait for parents/carers to collect them, they need to wait in the school playground. If parents/carers are late then they need to come to the school office.
Reception 2011
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office next Friday. The closing date for applications has changed from October to January 15th 2011. 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 an Additional Information Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).2011 New Parents TourThe dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 1st October at 10.00am, or Monday 4th 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.
‘In the Beginning’ Sex and Personal Relationship Learning
A meeting to share details of this curriculum will be on Monday 27th September at 3.30pm. Supervision for children will be available in the computer room.
Parent Information Meetings
These meetings enable teachers to share important information about the school year and learning with parents/carers. The meetings for Miss Wright’s and Mrs Mantle’s class will be next Thursday at 3pm.
After School Clubs
Film Club is on Tuesday (current members do not need to reapply. See Mrs Martin if you want to join)
Choir is on Wednesday for Y3 to Y6 (3.45-4.30pm)
Cookery is on Thursday for Y3 (3.45-4.45pm)
Fencing is on Thursday Y3 to Y6 (3.45-4.45pm)
African Drumming is on Thursday Y4 to Y6 (3.45-4.45pm)
Multi Sports is on Tuesday Y2 to Y4 (3.45-4.45pm)
Gardening Club is every Tuesday lunchtime
ALSO, if your child attends one of our after school clubs, please could you inform the school if your child will not be attending for any reason. This is for the safety of the children and also ensures that clubs can start promptly and all children are accounted for.
Choir
A correction in last week’s newsletter about choir. It starts at 3.30pm and ends at 4.30pm not 4.45pm. Year 3 pupils are welcome to join the choir.
Celebration of Achievements (and new time for Celebration Assembly)
There will be a celebration assembly Monday, 20th September, at 3pm. The following children will receive awards:-
Annie Madden, Shinique Dehaney, Alfie Haberfield, Sean Snaden, Hannah Maslowski, Oliver Wiercioch-Giles, Maici Quirke and Lauren Helm.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 20th September (3pm) - 1st Celebration Assembly
Tuesday 21st September - World Peace Day (celebrated in school)
Thursday 23rd September (3pm) - Y1 and Y3 parent information meetings
Monday 27th September (3.30pm) - ‘In the Beginning’ meeting
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th December - Start of Term 3
Best wishes – Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday 10 September 2010
Friday 10th September
Dear Parents and Carers,
The Big Assembly – The visit of Pope Benedict XVI
On Friday 17th September – the day after the Holy Father arrives in Scotland – he will take part in an Education event – ‘The Big Assembly’ - at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham. We will join this special event by webcast, as part of a special assembly starting at 9.45am. You are all welcome to join us.
Information About Learning
A priority still remains sharing quality information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will again be displayed in each class’s window (or an alternative location if more appropriate): the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and 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. Yearly overviews and topic webs will also be available on the website, under the curriculum link.
Reception 2011
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office next Friday. The closing date for applications has changed from October to January 15th 2011. 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).2011 New Parents TourThe dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 1st October at 10.00am, or Monday 4th October 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.
Donation of Good Quality Books
We are currently organising our new school library. If any families have any high quality children’s book, which are no longer needed, we would be happy to accept any donations to improve the choice of books available to our children.
Parent Governor
A vacancy for a parent governor has arisen due to end of 4 year term of office for the present post holder, Helen Stepaniuk, who has carried out her role with commitment and dedication.
An informal meeting with some experienced governors will take place at 3.00pm Thursday September 16th in the school library for any parent/carer who would like to express an interest in this role.
Anyone unable to attend at this time is invited to contact the school office for an alternative arrangement.Pupil/Parent ConcernsIf 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.
After School Clubs
Film Club begins on Tuesday 21st September (current members do not need to reapply. See Mrs Martin if you want to join)
Choir begins on Wednesday 15th September (3.45-4.45pm)
Cookery being next Thursday (3.45-4.45pm)
Fencing begins next Thursday (3.45-4.45pm)
Gardening Club is every Tuesday lunchtime
We will soon be offering the following after school activities to children – Multi Sports, and African DrummingALSO, if your child attends one of our after school clubs, please could you inform the school if your child will not be attending for any reason. This is for the safety of the children and also ensures that clubs can start promptly and all children are accounted for.
PE Kits
Can I take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers about the school PE Kit:· PE kit should be in school all week.· PE kit should be complete and labelled – White T. shirt, Navy Shorts, Daps and/or Trainers for outdoor PE.· If the incorrect PE kit is taken home accidentally – please send it back immediately. We have too many kits that are going missing!· If due to medical reasons, your child is unable to do PE, you need to send a note into your class teacher. Please ensure the letter includes details of how long your child is unable to do PE for.
School Uniform
There is in place a school uniform comprising white polo shirt, navy blue sweatshirt, cardigan, fleece, grey trousers/skirts, (tailored shorts in warmer weather) or blue/white gingham dress. We do not stock school uniform anymore, it has to be ordered on line and the website is:
www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/StJosephsRCPrimaryBS163QR. The order will normally take about two weeks to deliver.
Children must wear clothing and footwear (black shoes or black trainers) appropriate to the school environment and activity whilst avoiding extremes of fashion.
School staff and governors retain the right to request children not to attend school in clothing or footwear deemed to be unsuitable, inappropriate or likely to compromise health and safety.
Jewellery
Children should not wear jewellery to school. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or person resulting from the bringing of jewellery into school.
Please note: Children with pierced ears whose parents wish them to wear earrings must, for safety reasons, wear studs - plain silver or gold, rather than other types of earrings. Children who wear earrings must remove (or tape) them for all PE and sporting activities on Health and Safety grounds.
Dogs in Playground
Can I remind you all that for Health and Safety reasons dogs are not allowed in the school playground.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 14th September - Year 6 Mass in Church
Friday 17th September - The Big Assembly (Papal visit)
Tuesday 21st September - Y5P and Y3M Mass in Church
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th December - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
The Big Assembly – The visit of Pope Benedict XVI
On Friday 17th September – the day after the Holy Father arrives in Scotland – he will take part in an Education event – ‘The Big Assembly’ - at St Mary’s University College in Twickenham. We will join this special event by webcast, as part of a special assembly starting at 9.45am. You are all welcome to join us.
Information About Learning
A priority still remains sharing quality information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will again be displayed in each class’s window (or an alternative location if more appropriate): the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and 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. Yearly overviews and topic webs will also be available on the website, under the curriculum link.
Reception 2011
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office next Friday. The closing date for applications has changed from October to January 15th 2011. 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).2011 New Parents TourThe dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 1st October at 10.00am, or Monday 4th October 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.
Donation of Good Quality Books
We are currently organising our new school library. If any families have any high quality children’s book, which are no longer needed, we would be happy to accept any donations to improve the choice of books available to our children.
Parent Governor
A vacancy for a parent governor has arisen due to end of 4 year term of office for the present post holder, Helen Stepaniuk, who has carried out her role with commitment and dedication.
An informal meeting with some experienced governors will take place at 3.00pm Thursday September 16th in the school library for any parent/carer who would like to express an interest in this role.
Anyone unable to attend at this time is invited to contact the school office for an alternative arrangement.Pupil/Parent ConcernsIf 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.
After School Clubs
Film Club begins on Tuesday 21st September (current members do not need to reapply. See Mrs Martin if you want to join)
Choir begins on Wednesday 15th September (3.45-4.45pm)
Cookery being next Thursday (3.45-4.45pm)
Fencing begins next Thursday (3.45-4.45pm)
Gardening Club is every Tuesday lunchtime
We will soon be offering the following after school activities to children – Multi Sports, and African DrummingALSO, if your child attends one of our after school clubs, please could you inform the school if your child will not be attending for any reason. This is for the safety of the children and also ensures that clubs can start promptly and all children are accounted for.
PE Kits
Can I take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers about the school PE Kit:· PE kit should be in school all week.· PE kit should be complete and labelled – White T. shirt, Navy Shorts, Daps and/or Trainers for outdoor PE.· If the incorrect PE kit is taken home accidentally – please send it back immediately. We have too many kits that are going missing!· If due to medical reasons, your child is unable to do PE, you need to send a note into your class teacher. Please ensure the letter includes details of how long your child is unable to do PE for.
School Uniform
There is in place a school uniform comprising white polo shirt, navy blue sweatshirt, cardigan, fleece, grey trousers/skirts, (tailored shorts in warmer weather) or blue/white gingham dress. We do not stock school uniform anymore, it has to be ordered on line and the website is:
www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/StJosephsRCPrimaryBS163QR. The order will normally take about two weeks to deliver.
Children must wear clothing and footwear (black shoes or black trainers) appropriate to the school environment and activity whilst avoiding extremes of fashion.
School staff and governors retain the right to request children not to attend school in clothing or footwear deemed to be unsuitable, inappropriate or likely to compromise health and safety.
Jewellery
Children should not wear jewellery to school. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or person resulting from the bringing of jewellery into school.
Please note: Children with pierced ears whose parents wish them to wear earrings must, for safety reasons, wear studs - plain silver or gold, rather than other types of earrings. Children who wear earrings must remove (or tape) them for all PE and sporting activities on Health and Safety grounds.
Dogs in Playground
Can I remind you all that for Health and Safety reasons dogs are not allowed in the school playground.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 14th September - Year 6 Mass in Church
Friday 17th September - The Big Assembly (Papal visit)
Tuesday 21st September - Y5P and Y3M Mass in Church
Friday 1st October (pm) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October (am) - New parents visit
Monday 4th October - Start of Work to School Month
Thursday 14th October - Parents evening
Tuesday 19th October - Parents evening
Friday 22nd October - End of Term 1
Monday 1st November - Staff training day (school closed)
Tuesday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th December - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 3 September 2010
3rd September 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the start of the new school year, hopefully you all had a good
summer break. The Reception Year will join us next week on a part-time basis, building up to full-time.
We will be sharing dates and other ‘new term’information in the next newsletter. All newsletters can be found on the school website (see above address).
We all look forward to a very special year of learning in
St. Joseph’s. Above is a ‘Wordle’ summary of our priorities for this school year.
Site Security
For security reasons the gates between the school and church (at the rear of the school), will be locked at all times. Also children will no longer be leaving the school via the exit on Lodge Causeway. All children will exit the building into the school playground, where they can be met by parents/carers, or exit the grounds themselves (if parents/carers allow).
New Office layout
As many of you may have seen we have improved the office environment to help us provide an even better service to the school community, especially parents. Our admin staff are now located in 2 offices giving them more space to deal with their everyday tasks and, more importantly, more space to deal with your enquiries warmly and efficiently. The changes have meant that the headteacher’s office space has also been relocated. These changes have enabled us to focus on and increase security at the front of the building to ensure that the environment is as safe as possible for our children.
If your enquiry is about money (dinner money, school trips, after school clubs) then you need to see Eva our Bursar.
If your enquiry is about anything more general you need to see Liz our School Secretary.
There is also a new library area (which is not yet finished), our staffroom has been given a facelift and our medical room has been relocated and improved.
We have also introduced much improved CCTV systems and a new phone system. If you now phone the school you will be given several options, enabling you to report an absence, speak directly to Mrs Gossan about any matters involving money or talk to Mrs Slade in the main reception.
Please join us for a cup of tea and some cake on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th September at 3.15pm when my admin team and myself will show you around.
2010 School Leavers – Where are they now?
Bristol Brunel - 5 children, Bristol Met - 3 children, Bristol Cathedral – 1 child, Colston’s Girl School – 1 child, Downend – 4 children, John Cabot – 2 children, Kingsfield – 1 child, Oldfield – 3 children, Sir Bernard Lovell – 2 children, St Bede’s Catholic College – 3 children, St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School – 15 children, St Mary Redcliffe – 4 children, City Academy – 1 child, The Grange – 1 child
We hope they are all settling into their new schools.
Purple Mash – Home Learning
We are delighted to launch a new web based programme Purple Mash.(www.purplemashcom). It has hundreds of activities to help children develop their knowledge and creativity. To use it simply follow the link on the school website and use the log on details below for full access. Username:pupil@c46524, Password: Fig 3
School Crossing Patrol
Unfortunately, Mrs Sheere, our school crossing patrol, is still unable to return to her duties due to ill health. We hope she is able to return soon and wish her well.
We all thank you for your continuing support.
Start of Term Mass is next Friday, at 9.30am in the Church. There will be a special assembly the following week to celebrate the Pope’s visit.
We hope all the children have a great year of learning!
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher.
Thursday 22 July 2010
22nd July 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to the last newsletter of this academic year. It has been a year of challenge and success. All the children have worked hard and are becoming even more successful in their learning.
PTFA Summer Festival
A big thank you to everybody involved in organising a second fantastic Summer Festival and thank you to all of you who came. Our dedicated PTFA did an amazing job and I hope they are all very proud of what they achieved.
Foundation Stage Outcomes
In particular this year, the children have made good progress in their Emotional Development and their Knowledge and Understanding of the World. They will be great Year 1 class!
End of Key Stage Results – Key Stage 1 (level 2 is national expectation)
This year’s Year 2 children have made amazing progress and have attained more in most areas, than in previous years:
Reading level 2+ =83% Level 3 = 33%
Writing level 2+ = 80% Level 3 = 7%
Maths level 2+ = 93% Level 3 = 20%
End of Key Stage Results – Key Stage 2 (Level 4 is national expectation)
English level 4+ = 78% Level 5 = 30%
Maths level 4+ = 83% Level 5 = 43%
This year we are very pleased that our children are making better progress than in previous years. 90% of children made 2 levels (or more) progress in English and 93% of children made 2 levels (or more) progress in Maths.
We are also very pleased that many more children are achieving the higher levels with an amazing 43% achieving level 5! Well done Year 6.
New Office Layout
We are improving the office environment to help us provide an even better service to the school community, especially parents. So, our admin staff will be located in 2 offices giving them more space to deal with their everyday tasks and, more importantly, more space to deal with your enquiries warmly and efficiently. The changes have meant that the headteacher’s office space will also be relocated. These changes have enabled us to focus on and increase security at the front of the building to ensure that the environment is as safe as possible for our children. If your enquiry is about money or premises then you need to see Eva our Bursar. If your enquiry is about anything more general you need to see Liz our School Secretary.
There will also be a new library area, our staffroom will be given a facelift and our medical room will be relocated and improved.
Please join us for a cup of tea and some cake on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th September at 3.15 when my admin team and myself will show you around. I also hope to put some pictures on the Blog, updating you all on progress!
Our year - A Reflection by Year 6 -
· “I’ve made an effort to be more sociable and to trust people and consequently I have made a lot more friends”.
· “Knowing my levels and how to achieve them has made me more confident in my abilities”.
· “Our ‘Around the World’ and ‘Going for Goals topics have made me much more confident about where countries are in the world”.
· “Knowing my next steps has helped me to achieve level 5 Literacy”.
· “I’m proud that although I had to leave St Joseph’s for a few months, when I returned I carried on as if I hadn’t been away, and was also treated the same”.
· “At camp I overcame my fear of heights when I did the zip wire.”
· “I enjoyed our Art based Topic ‘Pop Art’ when I tried my hardest to improve my techniques”
· “I feel more confident when writing in different genres”.
· “I’ve learnt I can do anything if I put my mind to it”.
· “I’m pleased with my achievement in Maths as I have learnt different ways of approaching problems and calculations”.
We are very proud of Year 6. Good luck for the future in your new schools.
WATER WALK 2010 – So far you have raised an AMAZING £889.71
Purple Mash – Home Learning
We are delighted to launch a new web based programme Purple Mash.(www.purplemashcom). It has hundreds of activities to help children develop their knowledge and creativity. To use it simply follow the link on the school website and use the log on details below for full access. Username:pupil@c46524, Password: Fig 3
Thank You
I would like to thank all children, parents, staff and governors for all your hard work and support. We look forward to making 2010-2011 an even better year of learning.
Leaver’s Mass is tomorrow at 9.30am in the Church. The first day of term (September 1st) is a Staff Training Day. School will reopen on Thursday 2nd September.
Have a safe and happy holiday
Matt Condon, Headteacher.
Welcome to the last newsletter of this academic year. It has been a year of challenge and success. All the children have worked hard and are becoming even more successful in their learning.
PTFA Summer Festival
A big thank you to everybody involved in organising a second fantastic Summer Festival and thank you to all of you who came. Our dedicated PTFA did an amazing job and I hope they are all very proud of what they achieved.
Foundation Stage Outcomes
In particular this year, the children have made good progress in their Emotional Development and their Knowledge and Understanding of the World. They will be great Year 1 class!
End of Key Stage Results – Key Stage 1 (level 2 is national expectation)
This year’s Year 2 children have made amazing progress and have attained more in most areas, than in previous years:
Reading level 2+ =83% Level 3 = 33%
Writing level 2+ = 80% Level 3 = 7%
Maths level 2+ = 93% Level 3 = 20%
End of Key Stage Results – Key Stage 2 (Level 4 is national expectation)
English level 4+ = 78% Level 5 = 30%
Maths level 4+ = 83% Level 5 = 43%
This year we are very pleased that our children are making better progress than in previous years. 90% of children made 2 levels (or more) progress in English and 93% of children made 2 levels (or more) progress in Maths.
We are also very pleased that many more children are achieving the higher levels with an amazing 43% achieving level 5! Well done Year 6.
New Office Layout
We are improving the office environment to help us provide an even better service to the school community, especially parents. So, our admin staff will be located in 2 offices giving them more space to deal with their everyday tasks and, more importantly, more space to deal with your enquiries warmly and efficiently. The changes have meant that the headteacher’s office space will also be relocated. These changes have enabled us to focus on and increase security at the front of the building to ensure that the environment is as safe as possible for our children. If your enquiry is about money or premises then you need to see Eva our Bursar. If your enquiry is about anything more general you need to see Liz our School Secretary.
There will also be a new library area, our staffroom will be given a facelift and our medical room will be relocated and improved.
Please join us for a cup of tea and some cake on Thursday 9th or Friday 10th September at 3.15 when my admin team and myself will show you around. I also hope to put some pictures on the Blog, updating you all on progress!
Our year - A Reflection by Year 6 -
· “I’ve made an effort to be more sociable and to trust people and consequently I have made a lot more friends”.
· “Knowing my levels and how to achieve them has made me more confident in my abilities”.
· “Our ‘Around the World’ and ‘Going for Goals topics have made me much more confident about where countries are in the world”.
· “Knowing my next steps has helped me to achieve level 5 Literacy”.
· “I’m proud that although I had to leave St Joseph’s for a few months, when I returned I carried on as if I hadn’t been away, and was also treated the same”.
· “At camp I overcame my fear of heights when I did the zip wire.”
· “I enjoyed our Art based Topic ‘Pop Art’ when I tried my hardest to improve my techniques”
· “I feel more confident when writing in different genres”.
· “I’ve learnt I can do anything if I put my mind to it”.
· “I’m pleased with my achievement in Maths as I have learnt different ways of approaching problems and calculations”.
We are very proud of Year 6. Good luck for the future in your new schools.
WATER WALK 2010 – So far you have raised an AMAZING £889.71
Purple Mash – Home Learning
We are delighted to launch a new web based programme Purple Mash.(www.purplemashcom). It has hundreds of activities to help children develop their knowledge and creativity. To use it simply follow the link on the school website and use the log on details below for full access. Username:pupil@c46524, Password: Fig 3
Thank You
I would like to thank all children, parents, staff and governors for all your hard work and support. We look forward to making 2010-2011 an even better year of learning.
Leaver’s Mass is tomorrow at 9.30am in the Church. The first day of term (September 1st) is a Staff Training Day. School will reopen on Thursday 2nd September.
Have a safe and happy holiday
Matt Condon, Headteacher.
Friday 16 July 2010
16th July 2010
Dear Parent/Carer,
THE SUMMER FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW!!!
Year 5 and 6 Welcome Parents
The staff and children are welcoming parents and carers into school on Monday afternoon at 3pm. Please come in, so that your children can share their work with you.
Water Walk 2010
Can children could bring in their completed sponsor forms and any money raised, by next Wednesday.
Attendance
We held a special Attendance Celebration Assembly today. All children with 98% attendance or more will have a special non uniform day on Monday.
An award was also given to the classes with best attendance – Mrs Mantle’s class and Mr Conlon’s class. They will also have a non uniform day on Monday.
This last week Mrs Rolling’s and Mr Conlon’s class achieved 97% attendance and Mr Sherwin’s and Mrs Bell’s class had a fantastic 99% attendance.
Secondary School
The '3 for 1' choosing secondary schools/My Future, My Choice event at Metropolitan Academy on Monday 19th July will now not have secondary schools present to get information from and will be an explanation of the My Future My Choice project along with the Choosing a secondary school information."
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film will be the continuation of Shark Boy and Lava Girl. This film is rated U.
Dogs on School Grounds
Can I remind you all that dogs are not allowed on school grounds. This is for reasons of health and safety.
School Uniform
We have the following school uniform left in the stock cupboard to sell at a reduced price:-
2 x 5/6 Navy fleece, 2 x 10/12 navy fleece, 3 small adult navy fleeces, 2 small adult navy sweatshirts, 2 x 5/6 navy cardigans, 2 x 11/12 navy cardigans. Please make us an offer.
Can I remind you that if you require any school uniform you can either collect an order form from the porch or order on online at www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/stjosephsrcprimarybs163qr
Dinner Money Arrears
Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on Monday 19th July so that all arrears are paid before the end of term. Any credits will be refunded on Friday 23rd July.
Dean Field Study Centre Residential Trip
If your child will be in either year 5 or 6 in September they wil be able to attend an activity residential trip in February 2011. If you would like more details please contact the school office.
Barton Hill Fun Day
Barton Hill RFC, Duncombe Lane, Speedwell are holding a Community Fun Day & Charity Game on Sat 24th July from 1 - 5pm. There will be a BBQ, bouncy castle, inflatable slide, stalls & more. All welcome.
Celebration Assembly – End of Year Special
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, 19th July, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Alya Rasul, Kamal Smallwood, Joel Vadhyanath, Mia Hood, Summer Edwards, Anique Sergeant, Erin Brooks, Jakub Spocinski, Stan Doling, Sam Iles, Edwin Sebastian, Shaan Singh, Natalia Warmuz, Olivia Woodruff, Eddy Brain, Davina Masemo, Kelsey Ford, Jaya Kaur, Shinique Dehaney, Emediong Jumbo, Ann James, Courtney Hollis, Joseph Cachia, Matthew Bristow, Chelcia Velmurugan, Kavita Sahota, Julia Lewkowicz, Hamda Ibrahim-Mahamoud, and Airam Pamintuan.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 19th July - Attendance winners non uniform day
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports) Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
THE SUMMER FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW!!!
Year 5 and 6 Welcome Parents
The staff and children are welcoming parents and carers into school on Monday afternoon at 3pm. Please come in, so that your children can share their work with you.
Water Walk 2010
Can children could bring in their completed sponsor forms and any money raised, by next Wednesday.
Attendance
We held a special Attendance Celebration Assembly today. All children with 98% attendance or more will have a special non uniform day on Monday.
An award was also given to the classes with best attendance – Mrs Mantle’s class and Mr Conlon’s class. They will also have a non uniform day on Monday.
This last week Mrs Rolling’s and Mr Conlon’s class achieved 97% attendance and Mr Sherwin’s and Mrs Bell’s class had a fantastic 99% attendance.
Secondary School
The '3 for 1' choosing secondary schools/My Future, My Choice event at Metropolitan Academy on Monday 19th July will now not have secondary schools present to get information from and will be an explanation of the My Future My Choice project along with the Choosing a secondary school information."
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film will be the continuation of Shark Boy and Lava Girl. This film is rated U.
Dogs on School Grounds
Can I remind you all that dogs are not allowed on school grounds. This is for reasons of health and safety.
School Uniform
We have the following school uniform left in the stock cupboard to sell at a reduced price:-
2 x 5/6 Navy fleece, 2 x 10/12 navy fleece, 3 small adult navy fleeces, 2 small adult navy sweatshirts, 2 x 5/6 navy cardigans, 2 x 11/12 navy cardigans. Please make us an offer.
Can I remind you that if you require any school uniform you can either collect an order form from the porch or order on online at www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/stjosephsrcprimarybs163qr
Dinner Money Arrears
Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on Monday 19th July so that all arrears are paid before the end of term. Any credits will be refunded on Friday 23rd July.
Dean Field Study Centre Residential Trip
If your child will be in either year 5 or 6 in September they wil be able to attend an activity residential trip in February 2011. If you would like more details please contact the school office.
Barton Hill Fun Day
Barton Hill RFC, Duncombe Lane, Speedwell are holding a Community Fun Day & Charity Game on Sat 24th July from 1 - 5pm. There will be a BBQ, bouncy castle, inflatable slide, stalls & more. All welcome.
Celebration Assembly – End of Year Special
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, 19th July, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Alya Rasul, Kamal Smallwood, Joel Vadhyanath, Mia Hood, Summer Edwards, Anique Sergeant, Erin Brooks, Jakub Spocinski, Stan Doling, Sam Iles, Edwin Sebastian, Shaan Singh, Natalia Warmuz, Olivia Woodruff, Eddy Brain, Davina Masemo, Kelsey Ford, Jaya Kaur, Shinique Dehaney, Emediong Jumbo, Ann James, Courtney Hollis, Joseph Cachia, Matthew Bristow, Chelcia Velmurugan, Kavita Sahota, Julia Lewkowicz, Hamda Ibrahim-Mahamoud, and Airam Pamintuan.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 19th July - Attendance winners non uniform day
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports) Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday 9 July 2010
9th July 2010
Dear Parent/Carer,
999 Fun Day
This is held tomorrow, between 12 and 4pm at the Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road. A great fun day!
PTFA Summer Fayre
The PTFA Summer Fayre is next Saturday - 17th July. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Can you help for an hour between 1.00-4.00pm? Please let the office know if you can.
Water Walk 2010
Yesterday’s water walk was a great success, and was enjoyed by all. A big thank you to everybody for making it such a big success! It would be greatly appreciated if children could bring in their completed sponsor forms and any money raised, by the end of next week. There are lots of photos on the school blog and the event is also featured in today’s Bristol Evening Post. The online link is –
www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Pupils-learn-reality-life-Africans
Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class for achieving 96% attendance, Mrs Mantle’s class for achieving over 97% and Mrs Bell’s for achieving over 98% attendance.
Star Radio – School of the Week
This week we learned that we had been nominated to be Star Radio’s School of the Week. This honour is particularly special as the nomination came from Pat Coombs, grandmother of Thomas Coombs, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Pat was an active member of the parish and I remember her fondly as a parent of Thomas’ dad and his uncles when I was at school.
To celebrate this we had a special assembly followed by Star Radio recording the choir’s beautiful singing and then interviewing a group of children and myself. The broadcasts will be on the radio on Star FM (107.2) just after 8.20am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
It was great hearing the children talk about their school. One child described the school as, ‘one big family’. A wonderful thing to hear!
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film is yet to be confirmed, but it will be a U certificate. A reminder that FILMCLUB is now open to Year 2 and children need to ask Mrs Martin for details.
Year 6 leavers Lunch
The year 6 leaver’s lunch will take place on Thursday 15th July. The cost is £2.10 and the menu for the day is:-
Sausage, chips and beans OR
Jacket Potato with Tuna
Bannoffi Pie
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, 12th July, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Taychon Graham, Josmi Saji, Darshan Sebastian, Harry Barton, Muskan Rehan, Anisa Rasul, Mathews Manuel, Cameron Wallace, Saul Ayton, Sandra Paslowska, Paige Dwyer, Amber Batt, Chris Tshimanga, Jaylene Manmohan, Daniel Edwards, Wiktoria Surel and Agnel Aliyath
In the celebration assembly we will also be watching some video of the School Choir performing at the Sing Up award ceremony. Feedback from parents who helped out is that the children were amazing ambassadors for the school. Well done!
Attendance Celebration Assembly – Friday 16th July 9.15am
Awards will be given to all children with over 98% attendance (an amazing 62 children!). All parents and carers are welcome. Reports (which will be sent out on Monday) will contain attendance figures for this year.
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 17th July - 999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July - Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports)
Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leavers’ Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes, Matt Condon
Headteacher
999 Fun Day
This is held tomorrow, between 12 and 4pm at the Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road. A great fun day!
PTFA Summer Fayre
The PTFA Summer Fayre is next Saturday - 17th July. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Can you help for an hour between 1.00-4.00pm? Please let the office know if you can.
Water Walk 2010
Yesterday’s water walk was a great success, and was enjoyed by all. A big thank you to everybody for making it such a big success! It would be greatly appreciated if children could bring in their completed sponsor forms and any money raised, by the end of next week. There are lots of photos on the school blog and the event is also featured in today’s Bristol Evening Post. The online link is –
www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Pupils-learn-reality-life-Africans
Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class for achieving 96% attendance, Mrs Mantle’s class for achieving over 97% and Mrs Bell’s for achieving over 98% attendance.
Star Radio – School of the Week
This week we learned that we had been nominated to be Star Radio’s School of the Week. This honour is particularly special as the nomination came from Pat Coombs, grandmother of Thomas Coombs, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Pat was an active member of the parish and I remember her fondly as a parent of Thomas’ dad and his uncles when I was at school.
To celebrate this we had a special assembly followed by Star Radio recording the choir’s beautiful singing and then interviewing a group of children and myself. The broadcasts will be on the radio on Star FM (107.2) just after 8.20am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
It was great hearing the children talk about their school. One child described the school as, ‘one big family’. A wonderful thing to hear!
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film is yet to be confirmed, but it will be a U certificate. A reminder that FILMCLUB is now open to Year 2 and children need to ask Mrs Martin for details.
Year 6 leavers Lunch
The year 6 leaver’s lunch will take place on Thursday 15th July. The cost is £2.10 and the menu for the day is:-
Sausage, chips and beans OR
Jacket Potato with Tuna
Bannoffi Pie
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, 12th July, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Taychon Graham, Josmi Saji, Darshan Sebastian, Harry Barton, Muskan Rehan, Anisa Rasul, Mathews Manuel, Cameron Wallace, Saul Ayton, Sandra Paslowska, Paige Dwyer, Amber Batt, Chris Tshimanga, Jaylene Manmohan, Daniel Edwards, Wiktoria Surel and Agnel Aliyath
In the celebration assembly we will also be watching some video of the School Choir performing at the Sing Up award ceremony. Feedback from parents who helped out is that the children were amazing ambassadors for the school. Well done!
Attendance Celebration Assembly – Friday 16th July 9.15am
Awards will be given to all children with over 98% attendance (an amazing 62 children!). All parents and carers are welcome. Reports (which will be sent out on Monday) will contain attendance figures for this year.
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 17th July - 999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July - Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports)
Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leavers’ Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes, Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 2 July 2010
2nd July 2010
Dear Parent/Carer,
REMINDER – SCHOOL CLOSED ON MONDAY FOR STAFF TRAINING
Sponsored Water Walk – 8th July
Next Thursday the whole school will be taking part in a sponsored event raising money to build fresh water wells in Ethiopia. Sponsor forms went out for this event last week. We aim to leave the school by 1.15pm and will return by 3.30pm. To carry the water, we will need all children to bring in an empty container to carry the water. Infant children should bring in a 1 litre bottle and Junior children should bring a 2 litre bottle. Children can bring these into school on Tuesday 6th July or Wednesday 7th July. They will then be stored in the classrooms. We would also ask if bottles could be labelled with the child’s name.
We invite all parents, carers and friends of St. Joseph’s, to join us on this special journey.
Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with over 95%, Mrs Ford’s class with 96%, Mrs Rollings’ class with 97% and Mr Conlon’s with 98%!
Summer Fayre
A reminder that it will be a non-uniform day next Friday, 9th July to support this year’s Summer Fayre. The theme for the tombola is ‘Over the Rainbow’ and to support this stall, we are asking each child to bring in an item of a specific colour, which is red for reception, orange for year 1, yellow for year 2, green for year 3, blue for year 4, pink for year 5 and purple for year 6.
FILMCLUB – An Invitation to Year 2
Next week’s film will be the remainder of Watership Down. The children will then be writing reviews of the film online. The following week we are opening up FilmClub to year 2 children. If children want to join, they need to write a short letter to Mrs Martin explaining why they enjoy watching films and what they hope to gain from FilmClub.
School Uniform
We still have a small stock of uniform:-
7/8 white polo shirts - £2 each or 3 for £5
Small adult sweatshirts - £4 each
selection of school fleeces - £5 each
May I remind you that the last date for ordering uniform by post or online is 1st August to ensure delivery before September. We have samples of uniform which you can try on your child for size.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £25 is now due. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
School Packed Lunches
The catering contractor has introduced packed lunches to be served alongside the hot school meals. If you would like your child to have a packed lunch either complete a slip available from the school porch or let the office know. Please note that packed lunches for Wednesday's and Friday's will only be available on request.
Year 6 leavers Lunch
The year 6 leaver’s lunch will take place on Thursday 15th July. The cost is £2.10 and the menu for the day is:-
Sausage, chips and beans OR
Jacket Potato with Tuna
Bannoffi Pie
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Wednesday, July 7th at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Alexander Ailyath, Kai Drysdale, Nathan Long, Micah Gayle, Hannah Maslowski, Jordan Toy, Cole Edwards Eve Bonniface and Muhammad Baig.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 5th July - Staff Training Day (school closed) - Curriculum Focus
Thursday 8th July - Water Walk 2010
Saturday 10th July - 999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July - Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports) Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
REMINDER – SCHOOL CLOSED ON MONDAY FOR STAFF TRAINING
Sponsored Water Walk – 8th July
Next Thursday the whole school will be taking part in a sponsored event raising money to build fresh water wells in Ethiopia. Sponsor forms went out for this event last week. We aim to leave the school by 1.15pm and will return by 3.30pm. To carry the water, we will need all children to bring in an empty container to carry the water. Infant children should bring in a 1 litre bottle and Junior children should bring a 2 litre bottle. Children can bring these into school on Tuesday 6th July or Wednesday 7th July. They will then be stored in the classrooms. We would also ask if bottles could be labelled with the child’s name.
We invite all parents, carers and friends of St. Joseph’s, to join us on this special journey.
Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with over 95%, Mrs Ford’s class with 96%, Mrs Rollings’ class with 97% and Mr Conlon’s with 98%!
Summer Fayre
A reminder that it will be a non-uniform day next Friday, 9th July to support this year’s Summer Fayre. The theme for the tombola is ‘Over the Rainbow’ and to support this stall, we are asking each child to bring in an item of a specific colour, which is red for reception, orange for year 1, yellow for year 2, green for year 3, blue for year 4, pink for year 5 and purple for year 6.
FILMCLUB – An Invitation to Year 2
Next week’s film will be the remainder of Watership Down. The children will then be writing reviews of the film online. The following week we are opening up FilmClub to year 2 children. If children want to join, they need to write a short letter to Mrs Martin explaining why they enjoy watching films and what they hope to gain from FilmClub.
School Uniform
We still have a small stock of uniform:-
7/8 white polo shirts - £2 each or 3 for £5
Small adult sweatshirts - £4 each
selection of school fleeces - £5 each
May I remind you that the last date for ordering uniform by post or online is 1st August to ensure delivery before September. We have samples of uniform which you can try on your child for size.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £25 is now due. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
School Packed Lunches
The catering contractor has introduced packed lunches to be served alongside the hot school meals. If you would like your child to have a packed lunch either complete a slip available from the school porch or let the office know. Please note that packed lunches for Wednesday's and Friday's will only be available on request.
Year 6 leavers Lunch
The year 6 leaver’s lunch will take place on Thursday 15th July. The cost is £2.10 and the menu for the day is:-
Sausage, chips and beans OR
Jacket Potato with Tuna
Bannoffi Pie
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Wednesday, July 7th at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Alexander Ailyath, Kai Drysdale, Nathan Long, Micah Gayle, Hannah Maslowski, Jordan Toy, Cole Edwards Eve Bonniface and Muhammad Baig.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 5th July - Staff Training Day (school closed) - Curriculum Focus
Thursday 8th July - Water Walk 2010
Saturday 10th July - 999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July - Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July - Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports) Tuesday 20th July - Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July - Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July - Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday 25 June 2010
Friday 25th June
Dear Parent/Carer,
A MONSTER newsletter this week! We always try to keep the newsletter to 2 sides but we’ve got so much going on this term.
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
There will be a school Mass next Tuesday, 29th June, at 2.00pm in the school hall to celebrate St Peter and St Paul. You are all welcome.
Celebration of Keralite festival of St. Thomas
Next Friday we will be celebrating the feast of St. Thomas. An important Keralite festival celebrated in India. As part of this celebration we will be holding a special assembly at 9.15am involving the children whose families come from this area. At 3pm in the Reception classroom, the parents welcome you all to enjoy some delicious Indian food and drink. Donations will be welcome and all money raised will be used by the PTFA to buy learning resources.
Year 3/4 Topic Presentation
There will be a special Topic Presentation next Wednesday at 9.15am for children in Mrs Joseph’s, Mrs Mantle’s and Mr. Sherwin’s class. This will be an opportunity for some of the children to tell the learning story of the recent topic, ‘Shipwrecked’. This is not a whole class assembly. After the presentation, parents will be invited to go into the classes, with their child, to look at and talk about their work. Feedback from parents who visited Years 1 and 2 last week has been very positive. Other classes will also be inviting parents in, later in this term.
Attendance
Congratulations, attendance for the last academic year rose from 93 ½ % to over 94%! Next year we are aiming for 96% attendance overall. Classes that achieved 95% and over last week were Mrs Mantle’s, Mrs Joseph’s and Mr Conlon’s.
Parish Fayre – Tomorrow!
Please support the Parish by attending the Parish Fayre this Saturday. The fayre begins at 2pm.
St Joseph’s Timeline
Come and look at our new pictorial timeline situated outside the Reception area (on the side of the Scout room). We are not sure about the decades on some of the older pictures. Perhaps you can help us identify the correct decade? Also you might be able to recognise some familiar faces? If you have any old pictures from St Joseph’s, we would love to add them to our timeline. We will photocopy or scan all photographs and return the originals.
Class Organisation 2010-11
The class organisation for the next academic year is –
• Reception – Mrs Rollings
• Year 1 – Miss Wright
• Year 2 – Mrs Ford
• Year 3 – Mrs Mantle
• Year 4 – Mr Conlon
• Year 4/5 – Mrs Joseph
• Year 5 – Mrs Patton
• Year 6 – Mrs Bell
• Music Specialist (teaching different classes) – Mrs Marsh
• ICT Specialist (teaching different classes) – Mr Sherwin
• Mrs Workman, Mrs Coelho and Mr Burnell remain part of the team and we hope they will be in school teaching at various times
For those of you with children in Years 4 and 5, we hope to inform you all of your child’s class teacher before school reports are given out on Monday 12th July.
Sun Protection
The weather is currently wonderful which means the children have been able to use the school field more often. We advise that all children have a sun hat in school at all times. If you wish your child to put on sun cream in school, we also advise they have this in school everyday, again clearly labelled with their name. Also a reminder that sun protection is advised for next week’s sports day…
Sports Day – Tuesday 29th June, 9.30am start
As well as remembering sun protection can all children bring in a drink for Sports Day. Parents, carers and friends will be able to observe the action from the central area. All teachers, teaching assistants and parent helpers will be wearing high visibility jackets.
Sponsored Water Walk – 8th July
Letters went out for this sponsored event earlier this week. The WATER WALK will involve all of the school community and raise money to provide clean water to families in Ethiopia.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all those children who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday. The children looked beautiful, the mass was wonderful and the sun shone on all of them.
Mrs Bell would like to say a massive thank you for the beautiful flowers, gifts and cards given by the parents. The children are a credit to them and the school. Also a big thank you to Miss Hayley Geach who gives tirelessly throughout the First Holy communion preparations.
Road Safety - Zig Zag Lines
Mr Pitt, who you all know as the school caretaker, will be patrolling the Zig Zag lines outside of school on a regular basis. He will be reminding drivers that it is dangerous to park on these lines and recording registration numbers, so they can be reported to the community police.
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film will be Watership Down which is rated U. This is an emotional family favourite based on Richard Adams’ book and was originally released in 1978. The film should finish just after 5pm. Children can ask Mr Condon or Mrs Martin if they wish to join FILMCLUB.
Sports Day Menu
On the 29th June, for sports day lunch the school kitchen will be preparing a special menu of fish fingers or sausage and chips. The cost of the meal is £2.10.
St Luke - Team Points Winners non-uniform day - Friday 2nd July.
Medical Appointments
If possible (some appointments can only be made on the day), could you please inform the teacher in writing, in advance if your child has a medical appointment during the school day.
Sing Up Data Protection Consent Forms
Thank you to those of you who have returned these forms. However I still need many forms back. PLEASE return them soon, and if you have lost your form, please get a new one from the office. I need one form per family with all the names included on it. Thank you.
200 Club
Winners for the May draw are –
1st Prize - Mr & Mrs Poole, 2nd Prize - Mr F O'Hara, 3rd Prize - Miss E Doyle
Instrumental Lessons
Those of you who wish your child to have small group instrumental lessons next September 2010, need to fill in a form from the office. Instruments available are keyboard, violin and guitar. At present very few forms have been returned and therefore, it is a real possibility that lessons will have to be cancelled which would be a huge shame.
Dean Field Residential Trip
If your child is in year 5 or 6 next academic year, they have the opportunity to participate in an residential activity based trip. There are limited places available and full details can be obtained from the school office.
Saturday Morning Sports Club
It will only cost £3 for two hours from 10am until 12pm starting on June 12th. We really hope that you’ll come along and join us this summer. There is no need to book - just turn up at Bristol Met Sports Hall. Futher infornmation on 0117 958 58 55
Family Bike Ride
We (Bike it Ben and Ian from Sustrans) and Bristol City Council are organising an afterschool family ride on Friday 2nd July to visit some new improvements to cycle facilities in our area. The ride heads from Fishponds around 4.00pm and ends with a picnic in St George’s Park. The food will be jacket potatoes with cheese, beans or tuna and sweet corn, salad and chicken and rice. Upon arrival in the park the children will be entertained by Sole Events who will run for an hour. Also there will be some Dhol Drummers.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, June 28th at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Owen Ridler, Oliver Kelliher-Swash, Emily Webb, Laura Smith, Nadia Naibet, Sydney-Kay Haberfield, Ruby Walsh, Grace Stepaniuk, Kealen Westlake, Talia Scott, Sylvia Buyoya,, Vivian Johnson and Seetal Kaur.
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 26th June -Parish Fayre
Tuesday 29th June-Sports Day – morning
Tuesday 29th December-Mass for Saints Peter and Paul
Wednesday 30th June -Year 3/4 Topic Presentation
Thursday 1st July -Class photographs
Friday 2nd July -St Luke non uniform day
Friday 2nd July-Family Bike Ride
Friday 2nd of July -Celebration of Keralite festival of St. Thomas
Monday 5th July - Staff Training Day (school closed) - Curriculum Focus
Thursday 8th July - Water Walk 2010
Saturday 10th July -999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July -Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July-Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports)
Tuesday 20th July-Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July -Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July-Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
A MONSTER newsletter this week! We always try to keep the newsletter to 2 sides but we’ve got so much going on this term.
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
There will be a school Mass next Tuesday, 29th June, at 2.00pm in the school hall to celebrate St Peter and St Paul. You are all welcome.
Celebration of Keralite festival of St. Thomas
Next Friday we will be celebrating the feast of St. Thomas. An important Keralite festival celebrated in India. As part of this celebration we will be holding a special assembly at 9.15am involving the children whose families come from this area. At 3pm in the Reception classroom, the parents welcome you all to enjoy some delicious Indian food and drink. Donations will be welcome and all money raised will be used by the PTFA to buy learning resources.
Year 3/4 Topic Presentation
There will be a special Topic Presentation next Wednesday at 9.15am for children in Mrs Joseph’s, Mrs Mantle’s and Mr. Sherwin’s class. This will be an opportunity for some of the children to tell the learning story of the recent topic, ‘Shipwrecked’. This is not a whole class assembly. After the presentation, parents will be invited to go into the classes, with their child, to look at and talk about their work. Feedback from parents who visited Years 1 and 2 last week has been very positive. Other classes will also be inviting parents in, later in this term.
Attendance
Congratulations, attendance for the last academic year rose from 93 ½ % to over 94%! Next year we are aiming for 96% attendance overall. Classes that achieved 95% and over last week were Mrs Mantle’s, Mrs Joseph’s and Mr Conlon’s.
Parish Fayre – Tomorrow!
Please support the Parish by attending the Parish Fayre this Saturday. The fayre begins at 2pm.
St Joseph’s Timeline
Come and look at our new pictorial timeline situated outside the Reception area (on the side of the Scout room). We are not sure about the decades on some of the older pictures. Perhaps you can help us identify the correct decade? Also you might be able to recognise some familiar faces? If you have any old pictures from St Joseph’s, we would love to add them to our timeline. We will photocopy or scan all photographs and return the originals.
Class Organisation 2010-11
The class organisation for the next academic year is –
• Reception – Mrs Rollings
• Year 1 – Miss Wright
• Year 2 – Mrs Ford
• Year 3 – Mrs Mantle
• Year 4 – Mr Conlon
• Year 4/5 – Mrs Joseph
• Year 5 – Mrs Patton
• Year 6 – Mrs Bell
• Music Specialist (teaching different classes) – Mrs Marsh
• ICT Specialist (teaching different classes) – Mr Sherwin
• Mrs Workman, Mrs Coelho and Mr Burnell remain part of the team and we hope they will be in school teaching at various times
For those of you with children in Years 4 and 5, we hope to inform you all of your child’s class teacher before school reports are given out on Monday 12th July.
Sun Protection
The weather is currently wonderful which means the children have been able to use the school field more often. We advise that all children have a sun hat in school at all times. If you wish your child to put on sun cream in school, we also advise they have this in school everyday, again clearly labelled with their name. Also a reminder that sun protection is advised for next week’s sports day…
Sports Day – Tuesday 29th June, 9.30am start
As well as remembering sun protection can all children bring in a drink for Sports Day. Parents, carers and friends will be able to observe the action from the central area. All teachers, teaching assistants and parent helpers will be wearing high visibility jackets.
Sponsored Water Walk – 8th July
Letters went out for this sponsored event earlier this week. The WATER WALK will involve all of the school community and raise money to provide clean water to families in Ethiopia.
First Holy Communion
Congratulations to all those children who made their First Holy Communion last Sunday. The children looked beautiful, the mass was wonderful and the sun shone on all of them.
Mrs Bell would like to say a massive thank you for the beautiful flowers, gifts and cards given by the parents. The children are a credit to them and the school. Also a big thank you to Miss Hayley Geach who gives tirelessly throughout the First Holy communion preparations.
Road Safety - Zig Zag Lines
Mr Pitt, who you all know as the school caretaker, will be patrolling the Zig Zag lines outside of school on a regular basis. He will be reminding drivers that it is dangerous to park on these lines and recording registration numbers, so they can be reported to the community police.
FILMCLUB
Next week’s film will be Watership Down which is rated U. This is an emotional family favourite based on Richard Adams’ book and was originally released in 1978. The film should finish just after 5pm. Children can ask Mr Condon or Mrs Martin if they wish to join FILMCLUB.
Sports Day Menu
On the 29th June, for sports day lunch the school kitchen will be preparing a special menu of fish fingers or sausage and chips. The cost of the meal is £2.10.
St Luke - Team Points Winners non-uniform day - Friday 2nd July.
Medical Appointments
If possible (some appointments can only be made on the day), could you please inform the teacher in writing, in advance if your child has a medical appointment during the school day.
Sing Up Data Protection Consent Forms
Thank you to those of you who have returned these forms. However I still need many forms back. PLEASE return them soon, and if you have lost your form, please get a new one from the office. I need one form per family with all the names included on it. Thank you.
200 Club
Winners for the May draw are –
1st Prize - Mr & Mrs Poole, 2nd Prize - Mr F O'Hara, 3rd Prize - Miss E Doyle
Instrumental Lessons
Those of you who wish your child to have small group instrumental lessons next September 2010, need to fill in a form from the office. Instruments available are keyboard, violin and guitar. At present very few forms have been returned and therefore, it is a real possibility that lessons will have to be cancelled which would be a huge shame.
Dean Field Residential Trip
If your child is in year 5 or 6 next academic year, they have the opportunity to participate in an residential activity based trip. There are limited places available and full details can be obtained from the school office.
Saturday Morning Sports Club
It will only cost £3 for two hours from 10am until 12pm starting on June 12th. We really hope that you’ll come along and join us this summer. There is no need to book - just turn up at Bristol Met Sports Hall. Futher infornmation on 0117 958 58 55
Family Bike Ride
We (Bike it Ben and Ian from Sustrans) and Bristol City Council are organising an afterschool family ride on Friday 2nd July to visit some new improvements to cycle facilities in our area. The ride heads from Fishponds around 4.00pm and ends with a picnic in St George’s Park. The food will be jacket potatoes with cheese, beans or tuna and sweet corn, salad and chicken and rice. Upon arrival in the park the children will be entertained by Sole Events who will run for an hour. Also there will be some Dhol Drummers.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, June 28th at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Owen Ridler, Oliver Kelliher-Swash, Emily Webb, Laura Smith, Nadia Naibet, Sydney-Kay Haberfield, Ruby Walsh, Grace Stepaniuk, Kealen Westlake, Talia Scott, Sylvia Buyoya,, Vivian Johnson and Seetal Kaur.
Dates for Diaries
Saturday 26th June -Parish Fayre
Tuesday 29th June-Sports Day – morning
Tuesday 29th December-Mass for Saints Peter and Paul
Wednesday 30th June -Year 3/4 Topic Presentation
Thursday 1st July -Class photographs
Friday 2nd July -St Luke non uniform day
Friday 2nd July-Family Bike Ride
Friday 2nd of July -Celebration of Keralite festival of St. Thomas
Monday 5th July - Staff Training Day (school closed) - Curriculum Focus
Thursday 8th July - Water Walk 2010
Saturday 10th July -999 Fun Day - Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road
Friday 16th July -Attendance Celebration Assembly
Saturday 17th July - PTFA Summer Festival
Tuesday 20th July-Parents Evening (optional meeting to discuss reports)
Tuesday 20th July-Y6 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 21st July -Fencing Tournament
Wednesday 21st July-Y6 Performance – 7.00pm
Friday 23rd July - Leaver’s Mass in church and end of school year
Wednesday 1st Sept - Staff Training (school closed)
Thursday 2nd Sept - Start of new school year!
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
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