Wednesday 30 November 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Due to technical reasons our main telephone line in not working. If you need to contact the school please phone us on 0117 3772163. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Dear Parent/Carers,

PTFA Christmas party

There are about 35 tickets left for the Christmas party on the 9th December, 3.30-5pm. If you would like to go, please get your form in ASAP. There are spare forms in the school porch if you need one. Thanks to those parents who have offered to help, we'll be in touch next week.

If your child is not going, but would like to wear non-uniform, can your child bring a donation of 50p for the PTFA. This will be our last whole school non uniform day for a good while!

Beginning of Advent

We will be celebrating the beginning of Advent with Father Joy in Mass on Friday 2nd December. The Mass will begin at 9.30am in Church.

New Appointment

We are happy to announce that Debrah Davis was appointed as School Business Manager this week. Debrah has worked in education for many years including five years as the School Business Manager at Bromley Heath Junior School. Mrs Lorraine Chicken will support Debrah in her new role until Christmas. We welcome Debrah to the St. Joseph’s family.

Nativity Play

Foundation and KS1 will be performing their Nativity Play on Monday 12th December, at 2.30pm and Tuesday 13th December, at 9.30am.

SATS 2012

SATS Week next year for Year 6 is week beginning the 14th of May.

Community Carols Around the Tree

On Tuesday 13th December 3.40-4.40pm is our ‘Community Carols Around the Tree’ followed by mince pies. This was a great Christmas celebration last year and everybody is welcome.

Choir Performing at Cabot Circus

The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Wednesday 7th December for Ronald Macdonald House. This is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation for critically ill children.

Rock Band Performance

Mrs Bell’s class will be giving a Rock Band performance on Friday 2nd December, at 3.00pm. All parents are welcome.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Rollings and Mrs Patton’s class with 98%, Mrs Ford’s with 97% and Mrs Mantle’s with 96% attendance.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 28th November at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteachers Award: Alana Cowell, Laura Smith, Eve Boniface, Maici Quirke, Wiktoria Surel, Stella Harvey.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards: Salvatore La Porta, Jennifer Eubebeagu, Maciej Oledzki and Emily Webb.

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 30th November - Expected closure due to industrial action
Friday 2nd December - Advent Mass in Church – 9.30am
Friday 2nd December - Rock Band Y6B performance
Tuesday 6th December - Y5/6 trip to St Fagan’s
Wednesday 7th December - Choir to Cabot Circus
Thursday 8th December - Christmas Lunch
Friday 9th December - PTFA Christmas Party
Monday 12th December - Foundation and KS1 Nativity Play 2.30pm
Tuesday 13th December - Foundation and KS1 Nativity Play 9.30am
Tuesday 13th December - Infant Party
Tuesday 13th December - Carols around the tree
Thursday 15th December - Carol Service
Friday 16th December - End of term 2
Tuesday 3rd January 2012 - INSET (School closed)
Wednesday 4th January 2012 - Start of Term 4



Best wishes


Matt Condon
Headteacher
Due to technical reasons our main telephone line in not working. If you need to contact the school please phone us on 0117 3772163. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Due to technical reasons our main telephone line in not working. If you need to contact the school please phone us on 0117 3772163. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Thursday 24 November 2011

Dear Parent/Carers,

You may be aware that a number of public sector trades unions have balloted for industrial action in connection with the government’s proposals to introduce fundamental changes to the relevant pension schemes. Members of the unions involved are being called upon to take strike action on Wednesday 30 November 2011.

This is proposed as a national day of action and the dispute is not with the school or local authority. The majority of teaching staff and a significant number of support staff in schools are members of unions proposing strike action.

In consultation with the Chair of Governors, I have made the decision that due to the number of staff taking industrial action on 30th November; regrettably it will not be possible to open the school to the children on that day.

If the planned action is called off, this situation will obviously change. We will keep you updated with any developments in the situation and inform you immediately, if it is possible to open the school on that day.



Best wishes


Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday 18 November 2011

18th November, 2011.

Dear Parent/Carers,

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT INDUSTRIAL ACTION WILL AFFECT THE SCHOOL ON THE 30th NOVEMBER. WE WILL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS WE HAVE ANY INFORMATION.

St Joseph’s CD

‘Sing Together’ - At last our school singing CD has been completed! The winners of the cover design were announced; the CDs have been manufactured and finally put together. I am sure that you can’t wait to hear it! They will make perfect Christmas presents for the family.

CDs cost £6.00 (which works out at 60p per track, comparable to iTunes). There are only 100 cds so do buy quickly to avoid disappointment.

They will be on sale in the playground before school starts from Tuesday 22nd November to Friday 25th November from members of the choir, or you can enclose a cheque made payable to St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

Lost Property

A reminder that this is now situated in a large blue box in the main school entrance.

Mrs Wendy Petela

Mrs. Petela (also known to many as Akela), is formally being received into the Catholic Church at St Joseph's Church on Sunday 20th November during the 10.00am Mass. Mrs. Petela is also being confirmed. Everybody is welcome to attend the Mass which will be followed by refreshments in the parish hall.

Teacher Assessment Time

We are really pleased that Miss Wright has returned to school recently teaching different classes. This is because each teacher has been spending a day working with small groups of children assessing their skills, knowledge and understanding. This has been a really valuable use of time and will help teachers plan for children even more effectively.

Community Carols Around the Tree

On Tuesday 13th December from 3.40-4.40pm, there will be Community Carols Around the Tree followed by mince pies. This was a great Christmas celebration last year and everybody is welcome.

Choir Performing at Cabot Circus

The choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December for Ronald Macdonald House. This is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation for critically ill children.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Bell’s class for 100% attendance last week! They will get a special non-uniform day. Mr Sherwin’s class also had great attendance with 99%. Mrs Rollings, Mrs Mantle, Mrs Patton and Mr Conlon’s classes did really well with 97% attendance.

Attendance so far this year has improved significantly on the same period last year. A big thank you all for your support – every day in school counts!

Medical Appointments

Please can we ask parents to avoid booking any medical or dental appointments in school time. If these appointments are unavoidable then please inform the school in writing in advance.

Morrisons 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 25th November at the latest.

St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fair

The Parish Fair is taking place on Saturday 26th November and begins at 2.00pm. Please support the Parish by coming along and having some Christmas fun. If you have not returned your raffle tickets could you please do so before the end of next week. The school will be running a sweet stall as part of the Fair. To support this we are planning a non uniform day for Friday 26th November with children donating a packet or box of sweets.

PE Kit: Footwear

Increasingly we have lots of children coming into school without the correct footwear for PE. All children should have PE daps or trainers specifically for PE. We will be writing to parents individually if children do not have the correct kit in school.

Christmas Lunch

Our school Christmas lunch will be on Thursday 8th December. The kitchen will need to know how many to cater for and whether any children want the vegetarians option. Could you please let the office know by Monday 21st November if you would like to order a Christmas lunch for your child.

Christmas Party

On Friday 9th December, the PTFA will be holding a Children's Christmas Party from 3.30-5pm. There will be a disco, games and refreshments. Numbers are strictly limited, so keep your eye out for the leaflet that will be going out in book bags next week.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 14th November at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteachers Award: Alexander Ailyath, Bartosz Spocinski, Wiktoria Pawlaszczyk, Joel Vadhyanath, Muskan Rehan, Nuala Wallace, Charlotte Kelly and Emmanuel Benny.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards: Nadia Naibet, Emily Cunningham, Jeleil Manmohan, Rochelle Christian, Catalina Bodnarescu and Mya Sarkozi.

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 6th December - Y5/6 trip to St Fagan’s
Wednesday 7th December - Choir to Cabot Circus
Thursday 8th December - Christmas Lunch
Friday 9th December - Christmas Party
Monday 12th December - YR Nativity Play – 2.30pm
Tuesday 13th December - YR Nativity Play – 9.30am
Tuesday 13th December - Infant Party
Tuesday 13th December - Carols around the tree
Thursday 15th December - Carol Service
Friday 16th December - End of term 2

Best wishes


Matt Condon
Headteacher


Friday 11 November 2011

11th November, 2011.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Children In Need

Mrs Patton’s class assembly will be on Friday 18th November. The theme will be ‘spots’ and it will also be a non-uniform day. Wear spots on Friday and bring in a £1 donation.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Rollings’ and Mrs Ford’s classes with 99% attendance last week. Also congratulation to Mr Conlon’s class with 98% and Mrs Joseph’s class with 97% attendance.

Team Points

St Matthew’s Team won last term’s Team Points competition. This means St Matthew will have a non-uniform day on Wednesday 16th November.

St Joseph’s Parish Christmas Fair

The Parish Fair is taking place on Saturday 26th November and begins at 2.00pm. Please support the Parish by coming along and having some Christmas fun.

Christmas Party

On Friday, 9th December, the PTFA will be holding a children's Christmas party from 3.30-5pm. There will be a disco, games and refreshments. Numbers are strictly limited, so keep your eye out for the leaflet that will be going out in book bags next week.

Past Pupil Success

Well done to Jamie Prideaux, a past pupil, who has just become the youngest Dragon Tang Soo Do Master in the world (aged 22). after being invited to grade by the Grand Master of the Korean Martial Art, which was a great honour. He is now a fifth Dan Master and runs his own club with his fiancé Kristie at Kingswood Foundation on Monday Evenings.

St Bernadette’s Catholic Secondary School

If your child is transferring to St Bernadette’s school next year or in the future, there will be a meeting on Thursday 17th November at 9.00am to discuss transport problems with other parents.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 14th November at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their Headteachers Award –
Joseph Nurse, Sydney-Kay Haberfield, Rebecca Davies, Jade Johnson, Emily Nurse, Kameron Bains-Doyle and Kamal Smallwood.

These children will receive our new Superstars Sports Awards:
Helene Jim, Milly Wiercioch-Giles, Talia Scott and Vanessa Wabissa

Dates for Diaries

Friday 18th November - Y5P assembly for Children in Need
Tuesday 6th December - Choir to Cabot Circus
Tuesday 6th December - Y5/6 St Fagan’s
Thursday 8th December - Christmas Lunch
Monday 12th December - YR Nativity Play – 2.30pm
Tuesday 13th December - YR Nativity Play – 9.30am
Tuesday 13th December - Infant Party
Tuesday 13th December - Carols around the tree
Wednesday 14th December - Carol Service
Friday 16th December - End of term 2

Best wishes

Matt Condon
Headteacher

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Dear Parent/Carer,

‘Be Bright High Visibility Day’

To mark the clocks going back and the evenings getting darker, pupils are encouraged to dress up in their brightest clothing for a special BIKE IT dress up day tomorrow. There will be prizes for the best dressed pupils and best blinged bikes! Pupils need to be in the playground by 8.50am to parade. Walkers and cyclists can dress up in bright clothing.

Bikes should decorated or blinged to make them look at wacky and bright as possible. You can use cardboard, paper, tinsel, glitter, material, fake fur, lights, or yoghurt pots.

Your bike must be decorated at home
Make sure there is nothing interfering with your chain, wheels or other moving parts
Your bike must still be safe to ride

Also don’t forget the Bike Gear Sale which takes place at 3.00pm onwards in the playground.

Friday will also be a non-uniform day for the whole school to raise money for the ‘Jessie May Trust’ which is a charity which helps sick children. This has been organised by Ollie, Olly, Joel and Micah who are all in Y5. Bring in a donation of £1 to wear your own clothes.

Next Friday will also be a non-uniform day with a ‘spots’ theme in support of Children in Need. Wear spots on that day and bring in a £1 donation.


Many thanks for supporting these important causes,

Yours sincerely,



Matt Condon,
Headteacher.

Friday 4 November 2011

Dear Parent/Carer,

Non-Uniform Day

On Friday 11th November there will be a non-uniform day for the whole school to raise money for the ‘Jessie May Trust’ which is a charity which helps sick children. This has been organised by Ollie, Olly, Joel and Micah who are all in Y5. Bring in a donation of £1 to wear your own clothes.

Class Assembly

Mrs Bell’s class assembly will be next Friday - 11th November at 9.15am, the theme is Remembrance. All parents and carers are welcome.

Children in Need

Mrs Patton’s class assembly will be on Friday 18th November, the theme will be ‘spots’ and it will also be a non-uniform day. Wear spots on that day and bring in a £1 donation.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Patton and Mr Conlon’s class with 97% and Mrs Joseph’s with 96% attendance.
Sustrans Bike It Event

We now have a new Bike It Officer for St Joseph’s whose name is Ian. Ian will be working with the school and encouraging sustainable school travel. Next Thursday 10th November there will be a Bike Gear Sale from 3.00pm. Sustrans is a charity and can offer bike gear at non-profit prices, so come along and buy High Viz Vests, Gloves and Hats, Bike Lights, Locks plus lots of other goodies, so please come along.

Up-Dated E.Mail Addresses

If your email address has changed could you please let the office know. Also if your address or telephone or mobile number has changed, could you please let the office know in case of emergencies.

St Bernadette’s Secondary School

If you have applied for your child to attend St Bernadette’s Secondary School in September 2012, and might find difficulty in paying for transport, please phone Mrs Harvey on 9653914. Mrs Harvey is also a parent of a child in Year 6 who is going to St Bernadette.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 7th November at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their Headteachers Award –
Isabel Mathew, Cole Edwards, Laura Apperley, Jerrin Thomas, Libby Rice, Owen Webb, Ashley James, Oliver Dunne, Eoan Tuohy and Eve Boniface

These children will receive our new Superstars Sports Awards:
Ollie Louch, Eoan Tuohy, Vivian Johnson, Charlotte Petrie, Ruby Walsh and Jordan Toy

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 6th December - Choir to Cabot Circus
Tuesday 6th December - Y5/6 St Fagan’s
Thursday 8th December - Christmas Lunch
Thursday 10th November - Bike Gear Sale
Friday 11th November - Non uniform day for Jessie May Trust
Friday 11th November - Y6B Class Assembly
Friday 18th November - Y5P assembly for Children in Needs
Friday 16th December - End of term 2


Best wishes and I hope you all have a happy and safe Bonfire Night


Matt Condon
Headteacher