Dear Parents and Carers,

Well done to the School Choir for an amazing performance at the Colston hall as part of the Diosecean Big Assembly.

Attendance

Well done to Miss Holman and Mrs Bell’s classes with 100% attendance last week and who will have special non-uniform days (dates will be published in a future newsletter). Also well done for Mrs Patton’s class who have 98% attendance.

Non uniform days

There will be non-uniform day on Friday 5^th October, for every child who brings in an item for our Autumn Fete Tombola.  The theme this year is, “Jubilympics” so please bring in a red, white or blue item that can be used as a small prize on the tombola.

On the day of the Fete (12^th October) there will be another non uniform day where children bring in 50p. All proceeds go to the PTFA who support the school by funding activities and buying special resources.

Dealing with Disagreements

If any parent has a significant concern which relates to children or the parents/carers of children attending the school, then the school must be informed so that appropriate action can be taken.
If parents/carers decide to take action without the school’s support (on or off the school premises) then a great deal of unnecessary upset can be caused to adults and especially children. These situations are obviously very difficult to deal with, but in extreme cases the school can take preventative action by restricting adults’ access to the school and its grounds. Obviously we hope that if we all treat each other with respect and consideration, the school does not have to take such action.

Individual Photographs

These will take place on Tuesday 2nd October starting at 8.45am for families with younger siblings.

Guidance on Labelling of Medicines – September 2012

The Medicines Act 1968 states that, 'the prescriber's directions must be followed', so staff are only legally allowed to give medicine as detailed on the label printed by the dispensing pharmacy, as these constitute the prescriber's directions. If parents think their child needs medication more often, they must go back to the GP.

If medication is prescribed as '3 times a day', then they should be given the 3 times, not more or less. The medication should be regularly spaced out during waking hours (unless otherwise instructed). Unless a child is staying after hours for clubs etc, then best given before school, on return, and at bed time, so no need to bring to school at all.

If medication is labelled 'when required' or 'as required' the school will use the details as given by the family in the care plan to, determine if medication should be given, ie details of what symptoms the child will show when having a problem and how often medication should be given before further action is taken.

Prescriptions can state '3 times a day when required' meaning that when the person has symptoms they should use the medicine up to 3 doses a day, could use less number of doses but not more.

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.

After School Clubs

A reminder that payment for all after school clubs has to be paid for in advance.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 24th September, at 9.15am where the following children will receive their headteachers award:  Meigan Westlake, Dean Turner, Robyn Halliday, Jerin Mathew, Dominic Sebastian, Jake Turner, Tejal Sebastian and Muskan Rehan

Dates for Diaries

Monday 1^st October                       -                       Full Governing Body meeting

Wednesday 3^rd October                -                       Prospective parents tour

Wednesday 3^rd October                -                       Years 3 and 4 Colston Hall visit     

Friday 5^th October                           -                       Jubilympics non-uniform day

Wednesday 17^th October              -                       Year 5 visit to Bristol Council House (changed date)

Friday 12^th October                         -                       Y1 and Y2 Playspace

Friday 12^th October                                     -                       Autumn Fete and non-uniform day

Friday 19^th October                                     -                       Harvest Mass

Wednesday 24^th October              -                       End of Term 1

Monday 19^th November                -                       INSET Day (school closed)

Monday 4^th-8^th February                -                       Deanfield Studies Centre visit for Year 5/6 
Monday 10th December             -                       INSET Day (school closed)

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher