Wednesday 29 June 2011

Wednesday 29th June, 2011

Dear Parent/Carers,

Another early newsletter!

The school will be open as normal tomorrow (no industrial action).

Gardening Club

The gardening club will be holding a plant sale and cream teas on Tuesday 5th July at 3pm in the garden area (weather permitting). Please come along and enjoy a relaxing cream tea and purchase some beautiful plants that the children have grown.

Dean Field Study Centre Trip

The next instalment of £30 is now due for children who have been allocated a place. The current year 4 pupils will be allocated the remaining places next week.

999 Fun Day

The 999 Fun Day is Saturday 9th July 2011, 12.00pm-4pm at the playing fields next to the Harry Crook Youth Activities Centre, Moorlands Road. At the fun day there will be emergency service demonstrations, inflatable fun, a charity football match, face painting, food and drink, stalls and lots more. The event is in partnership with the Harry Crook, Police and Coombe Valley Action group. Also Harry Crook are holding a family disco in the evening from 7.30pm till late.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 27th June, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteacher’s award:
Barti Spockinski, Joel Shelvi, Summer Allen, Joseph Lambe, Dariusz Franczak, Maria Bellavia, Julia Lewkowicz, Kameron Bains-Doyle, Amelianya Cachia, Evie Atwood, Olly Kelliher-Swash, Luke Briones, Tejal Sebastian and David Sebastian.

Dates for Diaries

Friday 1st July - INSET Day - school closed
Tuesday 5th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Reception & Year 2 – Noah’s Ark
Friday 8th July - CLIC Sergeant Football – non-uniform
Friday 8th July - Reception Parents Day in school
Tuesday 12th July - Year 6 Performance
Wednesday 13th July - Year 6 Performance
Friday 15th July - INSET Day - school closed
Thursday 1st September - INSET Day – school closed
Friday 2nd September - INSET Day – school closed
Monday 5th September - Start of Term 1



Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher

Wednesday 22 June 2011

Wednesday 22nd June

Dear Parent/Carers,

A special early newsletter this week.

STRIKE ACTION – The school will be open as normal

As you will be aware from the media, colleagues in NUT and ATL will be taking industrial action on the 30th June. This action will not affect St. Joseph’s.

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – Mass in Church

There will be a school Mass next Wednesday, 29th June, at 9.30am in church to celebrate St Peter and St Paul. You are all welcome.

Summer Community Fair

A big thank you to all those who made the summer fair a big success, and especially to the PTFA who put a lot of hard work into making the day run smoothly - even with the wet and windy weather!

Bristol Emergencies Year 6 Painting Competition

We are very proud to announce that pupils in Year 6 are winners in the ‘Bristol Emergencies Year 6 Painting Competition’. The overall winner out of over 200 entries across Bristol is Agnel Aliyath who gets a wind up radio and torch, as well as winning an education day trip for the class at Bristol Zoo! Daniel Apperley and Samantha Masenyama are both runners up and win torches. The Lord Mayor of Bristol will be presenting the winning prize in assembly tomorrow morning.

PE Kit

We have noticed that some children do not have the correct PE kit in school. Can I remind you that the PE kit consists of:- White T-shirt, navy blue or black shorts, plimsolls/daps and a suitable bag for the above with a string loop for hanging.

Sports Day Menu

On the 28th June, for sports day lunch the school kitchen will be preparing a special menu of sausage, vegetarian sausage and chips. The cost of the meal is £2.20.

999 Fun Day

The 999 Fun Day is Saturday 9th July 2011, 12.00pm-4pm at the playing fields next to the Harry Crook Youth Activities Centre, Moorlands Road. At the fun day there will be emergency service demonstrations, inflatable fun, a charity football match, face painting, food and drink, stalls and lots more. The event is in partnership with the Harry Crook, Police and Coombe Valley Action group. Also Harry Crook are holding a family disco in the evening from 7.30pm till late.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 27th June, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteacher’s award:
Harry Mooney, Alya Rasul, Stan Smith, Shaun Snaden, Jake Turner, Iwan Calloway and Kealen Westlake

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 28th June - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Tuesday 28th June - Sports Day (morning only)
Wednesday 29th June - Mass for Saints Peter and Paul
Friday 1st July - INSET Day - school closed
Tuesday 5th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Reception & Year 2 – Noah’s Ark
Friday 8th July - CLIC Sergeant Football – non-uniform
Tuesday 12th July - Year 6 Performance
Wednesday 13th July - Year 6 Performance
Friday 15th July - INSET Day - school closed

Can I also remind you that the school will be closed next Friday for a staff training day.


Best wishes


Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday 17 June 2011

Friday 17th June 2011

Dear Parent/Carers,

THE SUMMER FESTIVAL IS TOMORROW!!!

Also on Sunday you are all invited to join the Parish as a group of children receive their First Holy Communion.

Class Organisation 2011-2012

All classes will be staying together as they move into the next academic year (e.g. Y4/5 will become Y5/6).

Reception - Mrs. Rollings
Year 1 - Mr. Sherwin
Year 2 - Mrs. Ford
Year3 - Mrs. Mantle
Year4 - Mrs. Joseph
Year 5 - Mrs. Patton
Year 5/6 - Mr. Conlon
Year 6 - Mrs. Bell
Music specialist - Mrs. Marsh

We are sad to announce Miss Wright will be leaving the school in July. She has been a great Year 1 teacher and will be missed by us all. We wish her all the best in her future career.

Family Cycle Treasure Hunt

This takes place on the Bristol to Bath cycle path this Sunday 10am – 3pm. Turn up and collect your free score card from any of the 8 stalls along the path.

999 Fun Day - The 999 Fun Day is Saturday 9th July 2011, 12.00pm-4pm at the playing fields next to the Harry Crook Youth Activities Centre, Moorlands Road. At the fun day there will be emergency service demonstrations, inflatable fun, a charity football match, face painting, food and drink, stalls and lots more. The event is in partnership with the Harry Crook, Police and Coombe Valley Action group. Also Harry Crook are holding a family disco in the evening from 7.30pm till late.

Dean Field Residential Trip for Year 5/6

The deadline for returning slips and deposits has been extended to 24th June. Year 6 get priority on this trip, but after this deadline cannot be guaranteed a place. If your child has mislaid the letter, please contact the office as soon as possible.

School Uniform

School Uniform can be obtained by using the order form in the porch or by buying on line at www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/stjosephsrcprimarybs163qr/ Please ensure that you order before the summer rush to avoid delays for September.

School Payments

Please can you ensure that all monies are paid in the morning to the school office or to the school teacher as monies will no longer be accepted at the end of the school day.

Early Year Practitioner/Nursery Nurse

St Joseph’s Pre-school are seeking to employ an Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse, 32 hours per week from Tuesday to Friday 8.45 am to 4.30 pm plus every other Monday afternoon, commencing September 2011. Current Rate of pay: £7.22 per hour. Level III childcare qualification required and minimum of one years experience in a Pre-school setting preferred. Closing date for applications: 8th July 2011. Please contact Mrs Cathy Williamson or Mrs Sheila Hastings on telephone No. 0117 9147173 or call in for further details.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 13th June, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Fortune Jumbo, Juliana Uvero, Paige Dwyer, Maici Quirke, Rochelle Christian, Mariah Ahmed, Kealen Westlake & Jake Turner.

Dates for Diaries

Sunday 19th June - First Holy Communion in Parish Church
Sunday 19th June - DINOTOUR Family Cycle Treasure Hunt
Monday 20th June - Book Fair Week
Friday 24th June - Level 2 Bike Check
Tuesday 28th June - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Tuesday 28th June - Sports Day (morning only)
Friday 1st July - INSET Day - school closed
Tuesday 5th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Reception & Year 2 – Noah’s Ark
Friday 8th July - CLIC Sergeant Football – non-uniform
Tuesday 12th July - Year 6 Performance
Wednesday 13th July - Year 6 Performance
Friday 15th July - INSET Day - school closed

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Friday 10 June 2011

Friday 27th May, 2011



Dear Parent/Carers,

Festival of Nature


On Friday, Y4/5J and Y5P will be going to taste a few of the activities on offer at the Festival of Nature, Bristol Harbourside.

This begins a FREE fun filled weekend of events and activities that celebrate nature. You can build animal nest boxes, make paper animals, explore the wildlife garden and look out for bugs, bats and other creatures. Other highlights include free IMAX screenings at the Bristol Aquarium. Find more information online at www.festivalofnature.org

Bristol’s Biggest Bike Ride


Bristol's Biggest Bike Ride takes place on Sunday 12th June and is suitable for all ages and abilities. To find out more details -www.betterbybike.info/bikeride. Also on Sunday 19th June there is a DINOTOUR family cycle treasure hunt on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path. More details next week.

Early Year Practitioner/Nursery Nurse


St Joseph’s Pre-school are seeking to employ an Early Years Practitioner/Nursery Nurse, 32 hours per week from Tuesday to Friday 8.45 am to 4.30 pm plus every other Monday afternoon, commencing September 2011. Current Rate of pay: £7.22 per hour. Level III childcare qualification required and minimum of one years experience in a Pre-school setting preferred. Closing date for applications: 8th July 2011. Please contact Mrs Cathy Williamson or Mrs Sheila Hastings on telephone No. 0117 9147173 or call in for further details.

Pre-School Quiz Night


St Joseph’s Pre-school are holding a QUIZ NIGHT this Saturday, 11th June from 7 pm. You may enter teams of up to 6 people at £2 per person. Also includes Mini Auction Plus other fun and games! Filled rolls plus soft drinks and snacks for sale - BYO alcohol for small corkage donation! Come along and join the fun!

After School Clubs


There are still places available for the following after school clubs

Football Years 3-6- starting on Tuesday 14th June for 6 weeks cost £18
Cookery Years 3-4 - starting on Thursday 16th June for 5 weeks cost £5
Science Year 4 - starting on Tuesday 14th June for 5 weeks - free

Music Tuition


If you would like your child to learn a music instrument in September there are still places available to learn violin, drums and guitar. Further details from Mrs Gossan

Dean Field Residential Trip for Year 5/6


If your child is currently in year 4 or 5 and would like to attend the residential trip in February 2012, please ensure that the deposit of £40 is sent to the school office by Friday 17th June.

School Dinners


If you would like your child to have a school packed lunch, please could you let the office know so that a packed lunch can be reserved for your child.

Celebration Assembly


There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 13th June, at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteachers award:
Michal Oledzki, Jeswin Mathew, Ben Underhill, Hannah Maslowski, Antonia Alexander-Walker, Cameron Savage and Sylvia Buyoya

Dates for Diaries


Wednesday 15th June - New Parent’s Evening
Thursday 16th June - Y6 Leaver’s Mass
Thursday 16th June - Y6 Bristol Cathederal
Friday 17th June - Y4/5J and Y5P - Festival of Nature
Saturday 18th June - St Joseph’s Fair
Sunday 19th June - DINOTOUR Family Cycle Treasure Hunt
Monday 20th June - Book Fair Week
Friday 24th June - Level 2 Bike Check
Tuesday 28th June - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Tuesday 28th June - Sports Day (morning only)
Friday 1st July - INSET Day - school closed
Tuesday 5th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Thursday 7th July - Level 2 Bike Training Y5/6
Friday 8th July - CLIC Sergeant Football – non-uniform
Friday 15th July - INSET Day - school closed

Best wishes


Matt Condon

Headteacher

Wednesday 8 June 2011