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
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