Dear Parent/Carers,
A REMINDER THAT THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED TOMORROW!!!! INSET DAY
Sing-Up Gold Award
Well done to everyone as we now have our Gold Award, which was presented this week and is now proudly taking place on the wall in the corridor. A big thank you to all the children, parents, Mrs Marsh and all the staff for this achievement. There was also a feature published in the Evening Post on Wednesday about the school receiving this award.
Lepra - Health in Action
Thank you to everyone who supported Lepra Health in Action. We have raised so far an amazing £600.00 and money is still coming in! This money will help cure many people of this terrible disease.
Red Nose Day
This takes place Friday 18th March. The PTFA and school have plans for this day. We will keep you informed of what is happening at the start of Term 4.
Parents Evening
Parents Evening letters will be going out on Monday, 28th February. The dates are Tuesday 8th March and Thursday 17th March.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Rollings, Mrs Ford and Mrs Patton’s classes with great attendance of 98%.
200 Club
The winners for December and January draw are:-
Mrs M Palmer £24.00
Mrs S Tuohy £23.50
We thank all members of the club for their continuing support.
Tickets cost £1 each. If you are interested in joining the club, please see Mrs Gossan
Newsletters
Although we have had a few teething problems with e-mailing out the newsletter, we are now ready to reduce the number of paper copies that we send out. After the February holiday, we will only be sending out paper copies to those who have requested them or have not given their e-mail address. If you would like to receive newsletters by e-mail, please let the office have your current e-mail address as soon as possible.
Internet Safety
We are sending out updated letters, guidance and permission slips after half-term. Please read them carefully with your children and return them to the school. These slips are very important as we do need updated permission for children to continue using the internet in school.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Monday 7th March - Special Attendance Celebration Assembly
Tuesday 8th March - Parents Evening
Wednesday 9th March - Year 6 visit to The Royal Opera House
Monday 14th March - Mrs Joseph’s class – visit to Bristol Harbour
Thursday 17th March - Parents Evening
Friday 18th March - Y5P, Y4/5J and Y4C to see exhibition in
Portland square
Friday 18th March - Red Nose Day
Have a great February break
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Thursday 17 February 2011
Friday 11 February 2011
Friday 11th February
Dear Parent/Carers,
I’m now at the end of a great week teaching Year 4. It was good to see them make some good progress in their writing and other areas of learning. We are looking forward to hearing all the stories from children who have been on camp in the Forest of Dean, when they return this afternoon.
Gold SingUp Award
The school has been working hard to achieve it’s Gold SingUp Award, led by Mrs Marsh. After eighteen months of introducing more singing in the school and using singing as a learning tool, we can announce that we have achieved the Gold Award! Here are some comments made by Laurie Gethin, the SingUp Area Co-Ordinator, in the Gold Award feedback –
There is a lovely ethos in the school, which I have had the privilege of experiencing myself.
The children make a wonderful sound, both in class and collectively as a group with the community, and this inclusive approach can only help bond family and friends further beyond the school grounds.
I love the roles these children play in your school, to help empower those children and to help singing to penetrate to every corner of the school.
It is FANTASTIC to see twelve members of staff who feel confident to lead singing! By far the most I have ever seen in an Award endorsement. It is so clear all the staff has embraced the Award as part of their teaching to their children, and I commend every one of you, what fabulous teachers, keep it up! A school where staff sing, is a school where pupils will sing, and create a happy learning environment.
Next Tuesday we shall be holding a special assembly, where all parents are welcome, during which Laurie will be presenting the Gold Award to us.
Well done to all the staff and pupils who have worked so hard to make this happen, and to all of you in the community who have supported us in this process. Laurie has also invited the school to be nominated for the Platinum Award, which can only be achieved if a school is invited to do so. So we shall be looking into the possibility of reaching this level before funding is discontinued, which is due to happen in the next few months. Fingers crossed, we will achieve the Platinum Award. Another great achievement for the school!
Film Club
Film Club will resume next Tuesday 15th February.
PTFA Cake Sale
The PTFA are holding a cake sale after school on Tuesday, 15th February, at 3.30pm.
We would welcome any donations of cakes or biscuits, and if you would like to help at the sale, just come and find us.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Patton’s class with an outstanding 100% and for this reason they will be able to wear non-uniform on Thursday 17th February. Also well done to Mrs Ford’s class with 98% and Mrs Mantle’s with 97% attendance.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 14th February, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Meigan Westlake, Laura Apperly, Olivia Woodruff, Carolina Eubebeagu, Norbert Kulesza, Harrison Bains-Doyle and Dean Turner.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 14th February - E Safety Week
Tuesday 15th February - SingUp Gold Award Presentation
Wednesday 16th February - Lepra workout
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Monday 7th March - Special Attendance Celebration Assembly
Wednesday 9th March - Year 6 visit to The Royal Opera House
Monday 14th March - Mrs Joseph’s class – visit to Bristol Harbour
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
I’m now at the end of a great week teaching Year 4. It was good to see them make some good progress in their writing and other areas of learning. We are looking forward to hearing all the stories from children who have been on camp in the Forest of Dean, when they return this afternoon.
Gold SingUp Award
The school has been working hard to achieve it’s Gold SingUp Award, led by Mrs Marsh. After eighteen months of introducing more singing in the school and using singing as a learning tool, we can announce that we have achieved the Gold Award! Here are some comments made by Laurie Gethin, the SingUp Area Co-Ordinator, in the Gold Award feedback –
There is a lovely ethos in the school, which I have had the privilege of experiencing myself.
The children make a wonderful sound, both in class and collectively as a group with the community, and this inclusive approach can only help bond family and friends further beyond the school grounds.
I love the roles these children play in your school, to help empower those children and to help singing to penetrate to every corner of the school.
It is FANTASTIC to see twelve members of staff who feel confident to lead singing! By far the most I have ever seen in an Award endorsement. It is so clear all the staff has embraced the Award as part of their teaching to their children, and I commend every one of you, what fabulous teachers, keep it up! A school where staff sing, is a school where pupils will sing, and create a happy learning environment.
Next Tuesday we shall be holding a special assembly, where all parents are welcome, during which Laurie will be presenting the Gold Award to us.
Well done to all the staff and pupils who have worked so hard to make this happen, and to all of you in the community who have supported us in this process. Laurie has also invited the school to be nominated for the Platinum Award, which can only be achieved if a school is invited to do so. So we shall be looking into the possibility of reaching this level before funding is discontinued, which is due to happen in the next few months. Fingers crossed, we will achieve the Platinum Award. Another great achievement for the school!
Film Club
Film Club will resume next Tuesday 15th February.
PTFA Cake Sale
The PTFA are holding a cake sale after school on Tuesday, 15th February, at 3.30pm.
We would welcome any donations of cakes or biscuits, and if you would like to help at the sale, just come and find us.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Patton’s class with an outstanding 100% and for this reason they will be able to wear non-uniform on Thursday 17th February. Also well done to Mrs Ford’s class with 98% and Mrs Mantle’s with 97% attendance.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 14th February, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Meigan Westlake, Laura Apperly, Olivia Woodruff, Carolina Eubebeagu, Norbert Kulesza, Harrison Bains-Doyle and Dean Turner.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 14th February - E Safety Week
Tuesday 15th February - SingUp Gold Award Presentation
Wednesday 16th February - Lepra workout
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Monday 7th March - Special Attendance Celebration Assembly
Wednesday 9th March - Year 6 visit to The Royal Opera House
Monday 14th March - Mrs Joseph’s class – visit to Bristol Harbour
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday 4 February 2011
Friday 4th February 2011
Dear Parent/Carers,
Writing at St Joseph’s
This week we welcomed Rob Worsford, Headteacher of Air Balloon Hill Primary School, into school to spend a day looking at an aspect of our work. We asked him to look at writing as we feel we have made real improvements in this area over the last few years. He has now submitted a report which was extremely positive. His feedback included the following comments –
Children’s behaviour is excellent. Wonderful calm atmosphere. Respectful, polite, engaged and interested children.
Children are open, approachable and keen to talk about their work and their school.
Children display a great deal of pride in their work and their school.
Children were independent in that they knew what to do if they were stuck and where to find information. Seemed self-assured.
Children said they listened to other children’s work and learnt from it.
In every class I went in the children were engaged in activities, there was no passive learning. A really strong feature!
All teaching appeared to be at least good. But with high expectations, high standards and excellent learning attitudes – some of it is outstanding.
WELL DONE TO EVERYBODY FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND ACHIEVEMENT.
Lepra Fundraising
This morning Sara, from the charity Lepra, came into school to talk to children about how they can help people who suffer from this disease. The children will be bringing home a pack today and are encouraged to ask for donations. All donations, however small, are welcomed. There will be a fun Lepra workout on Wednesday 16th of February to say thank you to the children for their support.
Class Assembly
The Reception class assembly is Friday 11th February, at 9.10am. Everyone is invited.
Clothes for a Cause
Well done to everyone who supported the ‘Clothes for a Cause’ £146.57 was raised. The School Council will be donating this money to a children’s charity.
E-Safety Week
This is being held on the week beginning Monday 14th February. During this week children will learn how to use the internet safely at home and in school. To coincide with this we will be sending home revised internet permission letters. These letters will explain how we manage information safely but also request that you give permission for children to use the internet safely in school. It is very important that parents read, sign and return the response part of this letter. Mr Sherwin or I will be available to answer any queries on this subject.
Film Club
There will be no film club on Tuesday 8th February.
African Drumming After School Club
African drumming will now finish at 4.30 due to an earlier start. Please ensure that your children are collected at this new time.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Mantle’s class with an outstanding 99%, and Mrs Rollings’ and Mr Conlon’s classes with a great 97%. Our attendance is on the up – let’s keep it up!!! Punctuality is also improving. Thank you all for your support.
Celebration Assembly
There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 7th February.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Tuesday 8th February - Y5P and Mass in church
Wednesday 9th February - “Sing Up Day” for Gold Medal Award
Monday 14th February - E Safety Week
Wednesday 16th February - Lepra workout
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Wednesday 9th March - Year 6 – visit to The Royal Opera House
Monday 14th March - Mrs Joseph’s class – visit to Bristol Harbour
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Writing at St Joseph’s
This week we welcomed Rob Worsford, Headteacher of Air Balloon Hill Primary School, into school to spend a day looking at an aspect of our work. We asked him to look at writing as we feel we have made real improvements in this area over the last few years. He has now submitted a report which was extremely positive. His feedback included the following comments –
Children’s behaviour is excellent. Wonderful calm atmosphere. Respectful, polite, engaged and interested children.
Children are open, approachable and keen to talk about their work and their school.
Children display a great deal of pride in their work and their school.
Children were independent in that they knew what to do if they were stuck and where to find information. Seemed self-assured.
Children said they listened to other children’s work and learnt from it.
In every class I went in the children were engaged in activities, there was no passive learning. A really strong feature!
All teaching appeared to be at least good. But with high expectations, high standards and excellent learning attitudes – some of it is outstanding.
WELL DONE TO EVERYBODY FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND ACHIEVEMENT.
Lepra Fundraising
This morning Sara, from the charity Lepra, came into school to talk to children about how they can help people who suffer from this disease. The children will be bringing home a pack today and are encouraged to ask for donations. All donations, however small, are welcomed. There will be a fun Lepra workout on Wednesday 16th of February to say thank you to the children for their support.
Class Assembly
The Reception class assembly is Friday 11th February, at 9.10am. Everyone is invited.
Clothes for a Cause
Well done to everyone who supported the ‘Clothes for a Cause’ £146.57 was raised. The School Council will be donating this money to a children’s charity.
E-Safety Week
This is being held on the week beginning Monday 14th February. During this week children will learn how to use the internet safely at home and in school. To coincide with this we will be sending home revised internet permission letters. These letters will explain how we manage information safely but also request that you give permission for children to use the internet safely in school. It is very important that parents read, sign and return the response part of this letter. Mr Sherwin or I will be available to answer any queries on this subject.
Film Club
There will be no film club on Tuesday 8th February.
African Drumming After School Club
African drumming will now finish at 4.30 due to an earlier start. Please ensure that your children are collected at this new time.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Mantle’s class with an outstanding 99%, and Mrs Rollings’ and Mr Conlon’s classes with a great 97%. Our attendance is on the up – let’s keep it up!!! Punctuality is also improving. Thank you all for your support.
Celebration Assembly
There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 7th February.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Tuesday 8th February - Y5P and Mass in church
Wednesday 9th February - “Sing Up Day” for Gold Medal Award
Monday 14th February - E Safety Week
Wednesday 16th February - Lepra workout
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Wednesday 9th March - Year 6 – visit to The Royal Opera House
Monday 14th March - Mrs Joseph’s class – visit to Bristol Harbour
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
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