Friday, 28 February 2014

Dear Parent/Carers

The Big Pedal

Well done to all the children and parents who cycled in to school yesterday. ‘Active Ian’ was amazed to see nearly 40 of you cycling in on a sunny February morning. This event leads us into The Big Pedal which starts next week…

Get set… we’re taking part in the Big Pedal 2014, a giant inter-school cycling and scooting competition encouraging children, staff and parents to choose two wheels for their daily commute!

The event is powered by Sustrans (sustrans.org.uk), funded by the Bike Hub (bikehub.co.uk), and it’s happening from 3 to 14 March. It’s totally FREE to enter, and we’d love everyone to be involved.

Each day there is a Sustrans wheelie character to collect and add to our Big Pedal wallchart, and the more people who cycle and scoot, the more powerful our wheelies will be. We want to fill our wallchart with as many superhero wheelies as possible. We’ll be competing against other schools right across the UK, and if we clock up the most bike and scooter journeys, we’ll win!

After the event ends we will have a special family cycle day on Saturday 22nd March (details coming soon).

Cake Sales

We would like to restart our fundraising PTFA cake sales. Previously these have been an easy and popular way of bringing parents together, raising some funds for the school and buying some delicious cakes.

All the school needs is parents who are willing to come in for half an hour once a term to help run the sale. If you can help, please see Mr Condon or contact the school office.

Booking the Extended School Club

We are only able to accept children who have been booked in advance. Please get a booking form from the school office.

Ash Wednesday Mass

The school is joining the parish for Mass next Wednesday morning at 9.30am. You are all welcome to join us.

World Book Day 6th March 2014

World Book Day is a day set aside every year to celebrate reading, books, authors and illustrators. It is held in more than 100 countries around the world. A key aim of World Book Day is to give every child in the UK a book of their own to keep. Every child is eligible to receive a £1 World Book Day Token which can be exchanged for one of eight exclusive books, or if you prefer, £1 off any book or audio book costing more than £2.99. Participating bookshops will be displaying World Book Day posters and notices in their windows and in store. The children will be coming home with a book token today which is valid from 3rd - 30th March 2014.

Payment for Dinner Money, Music Tuition and After School Clubs

May I remind you that dinner money must be paid on a Monday in a named envelope with the correct amount and given to your child’s class teacher. This also applies to music tuition, after school clubs and trips etc.

Parking

Just to advise you that we have had a complaint about parents parking across driveways in Chatsworth Road and leaving the vehicle parked and going across to the school which has meant the person can’t get their car off the driveway. By obstructing their driveways they are liable to a £30 fine.

Feed Bristol Event

Find attached a free event on Saturday 1st March 11.00-3.00pm called Feed Bristol.  Feed Bristol is Avon Wildlife Trust’s exciting food growing project on 8 acres of beautiful land buzzing with wildlife in Stapleton.  It is a great place to discover how to grow organic food and experience how nature helps us grow.  Everyone who gets involved can take away some fresh tasty food.

The aim is to support a rage of people with different needs and abilities to access food growing while promoting health, well-being, outdoor education and access to nature. 

Celebration of Achievements

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 3rd March at 9.10am where the following children will receive their headteachers award:  Jaimie (Y3), Benjamin (Y3), Ellie (Y4), Praise (Y5), Aaron (Y2), Fletcher (R) and Syesha (Y1).

Super Start Sports Award:  Vanessa (Y3), Abbey (Y2), Lorenzo (Y2), Anna (Y2), Lisandra (Y2), Poppy (Y5), Harry (R), Jesselyn (Y1), Joseph (Y6), Ellie (Y4), and Aian (Y1)

Super Star Art Award: Daniel (Y5), Fraanciszek (R) and Mathews (Y6)

Energy Club Award: Josh (Y3), Godwin (Y2) and Kieron (R)

Attendance

Well done to the following classes with their attendance before half-term.

·         Reception with 99% and Y5 with 99%.
Both classes will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 7th March.

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 5th March                               -           Ash Wednesday Mass in Church
Thursday 6th March                                      -           Parents’ evening
Friday 7th March                                           -           Rec. and Y5 Good Attendance non-uniform day
March 3th – 14th 2014                                 -           The Big Pedal 2014 (cycling event)
Wednesday 12th March                             -           Year 3 class assembly
Wednesday 19th March                             -           St Joseph’s Day mass in school
Thursday 20th March                                   -           E-safety day at St Bernadette (Year 5)
Saturday 22nd March                                   -           St Joseph’s family cycle day (details coming soon)
Wednesday 26th March                            -           Year 2 topic presentation
Wednesday 26th March                             -           Year 3 topic presentation
Wednesday 2nd April                                 -           Year 5 Topic Presentation
Thursday 3rd April                                                  E-safety day at St Bernadette (Year 6)
Thursday 3rd April at 2.45pm                        -           Parent Tea/Coffee afternoon
Friday 4th April                                               -           Holy Week Mass in Church
Friday 4th April                                               -           End of Term 4
Tuesday 22nd April                                        -           Start of Term 5
Monday 12th May 2014                              -           Year 6 SATs week
Friday 23rd May                                             -           End of Term 5
Saturday 28th June                                       -           Summer Fair
Sunday 29th June                                          -           First Holy Communion

 
Yours sincerely,

 
Matt Condon
Headteacher

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