Friday 8 October 2010

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

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