Friday 26th February

Dear Parents and Carers,

Staffing – Miss Jane O’Toole
Regretfully Miss O’Toole will not be returning to work at St. Joseph’s. This is due to ill health. We wish her the best for the future.

Parents Evening
These are being held over the next two weeks. It is important that you all make an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher, as important information about their progress will be shared in this meeting. There will also be an opportunity to meet the school governors, who will be seeking the views of parents about the school’s work.

Virtual Bike Race
This begins on Monday. Every child who cycles to school each day will be a part of the school cycle team. Bike it Ben will also be available to talk about the schools cycling plans and to offer advice, during Parents Evening on Tuesday 2nd March.

School Mass – Mothering Sunday
The school community will be leading a special Mass in Church, on Sunday 14th March. You are all welcome. The Mass will begin at 10am.

School Attendance We are still keeping up good attendance with Miss Wright’s class, Mrs Ford’s class, Mrs Mantle’s class, Mrs Joseph’s and Mrs Bell’s class achieving over 96% attendance.

Mr Conlon’s class achieved almost 100% with 99.3%!!!

Cookathon – 16th March

We are holding an all day Cookathon for the children in KS2. If you are able to spare half an hour during the 16th March to help out with cooking, please speak to Sharon Hood in the playground or give your name into the office together with the time that you are available.

School Crossing Patrol

A reminder that Mrs Pauline Sheere will be unable to work from the 8th March and for 8 weeks from the 11th March. Please ensure your children are always safe when crossing the road.

Dates for Diaries

Monday 1st March - No celebration assembly
Tuesday 2nd March - Years 3 and 4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 2nd March - Parent’s Evening
Friday 5th March – Mrs. Ford’s class assembly (parents are welcome)
Monday 8th March - Parent’s Evening
Sunday 14th March - School Mass in Church
Tuesday 16th March - Year 5 and 6 Mass in Church
Tuesday 30th March - Holy week Mass in the school hall
Thursday 1st April - End of Term 4
Monday 19th April - Start of Term 5


Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher