Dear Parents/Carers,

A reminder that the school is closed tomorrow for a staff training INSET DAY (writing focus)

Dates for Diaries - INSETs

We have planned two staff training days for the start of term in September. This means the new term will start on Wednesday 4^th September.

Newsletter Language Translation

Translation for our newsletter is now available on our online Newsletter Blog in many different languages. Translation is also available on the School Blog.

Medical Appointments

A reminder if your child has a dentist or doctor’s appointment during school hours, could you please put a request in writing in advance for the attention of the class teacher.

Dean Field Study Centre

Letters went ou last week to year 4s and 5s for the residential trip which takes place in February of next year. If you would like your child to attend, please could you ensure you return the completed form together with £40.00 to the school office by Friday 14th June.

Music Tuition

Letters were sent out to parents last week for the current Years 2-5, to book a place for their child to learn an instrument from September. There are spaces available to learn the guitar, violin and drums. Please ensure that a completed slip and the first instalment of £93.50 are returned to the school office by Friday 7th June.

St Joseph’s Summer Fair – July 6^th

Before we know it the Summer Fair will be upon us. If you wish to have a stall or put an advert in the programme which, this year, will reach even more people, then please contact Andrea on 07711 574722. We would also welcome anyone who would like to help out on the day. If you can spare an hour or two to help on a stall, please leave your details in the office.

Community Fun Day

There will be a Community Fun Day at Duncombe Lane, Speedwell on Saturday 8^th June 12.00-4.00pm. There will be lots of activities such as a bird of prey display, tug of war, inflatables, a circus workshop, stalls, fun dog show, food and drink and much more.

Dates for Diaries

Friday 24^th May                                            -           INSET DAY (writing focus)

Monday 3^rd June                                         -           Start of term 5
Monday 10^th June                                       -           Book Week
Tuesday 11^th June                                        -           Class photographs
Thursday 13^th June                                       -           Y1 and Y2 trip to Avon Valley
Thursday 13^th June                                       -           Y6 Bristol Cathedral – Moving On Day
Monday 17^th June                                        -           INSET DAY (child protection focus)
Tuesday 18^th June                                        -           Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral
Monday 1st July                                           –          Year 1 Topic Presentation
Tuesday 2nd July                                          –          Year 2 Topic Presentation
Friday 5th July                                               –          Year 3 Topic Presentation
Saturday 6th July                                          –          Summer Fair
Monday 8th July                                          -           Year 4 Topic Presentation
Wednesday 10th July                                  –          Sports Day
Friday 12th July                                             –          Year 5 Topic Presentation
Thursday 11th July                                        –          Reports to parents 
Thursday 18th July                                        –          Meeting with parents to discuss reports
Wednesday 24th July                                  -           Leavers Mass and end of term
Monday 2nd September and
Tuesday 3rd September                             –          INSETs (school closed)
Wednesday 4th September                       –          Start of Term 1

 

Best wishes

 

Matt Condon
Headteacher