7^th November, 2014

Dear Parents/Carers,

Tablets Found in the Reception Courtyard

Earlier this week a packet of tablets was found in the Reception class courtyard. They were found first thing in the morning and thankfully, a parent passed them to a member of staff, meaning they were not found by a child.

This was obviously just an accident, where I suspect the tablets fell out of somebody’s pocket, however had a child found the tablets the consequences could have obviously been very serious.

Can I ask that everybody is very careful with medication that can easily fall out of a pocket and into the wrong, small hands.

A big thank you to the parent who handed them in.

St Joseph’s Pre-School Samaritan's Purse Appeal

Please help support the Samaritan's Purse Appeal which helps to distribute shoe box Christmas gifts to children who may not otherwise get anything.

You will need a shoe box. Decide if you are going to fill it for a boy or a girl. (Please check age categories and gift suggestions). Please read the attached letter for more information. Your support really will make a difference to children around the world.

Please bring your completed boxes to St Joseph's Pre-school by Wednesday 12th November. Thank you.

Children in Need

To support Children in Need children can wear their own clothes or Children in Need themed clothes next Friday (14^th November). Donations of £1 would be very much appreciated.

School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

Are you looking for a part-time term time only job?  Could you help school children attending St Josephs RC Primary get to school safely? There is a vacancy at our school!

The pay is currently £6.44 an hour and we pay 10 hours per week, this is annualised so you get paid every month.  Full training and uniform will be provided.  This is a term time only role so you get all school holidays. 

If you are interested or would like more information please contact Frances Dansie on 9224464 or 07500120320.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Infant (Rec – Y2) Christmas Disco

A flyer for this festive event was sent home before the holiday. A big thank you to the parents who are organising it.

Book Fair

We are planning a Book fair for the week beginning 24^th November. This is an opportunity to buy great Christmas presents. The commission we receive from sales goes straight back into the school, providing books for our newly refurbished school library.

To help make it an even greater success, we would really appreciate any parents who are available to run the Book Fair for 20 minutes after school. The more help we get the more books we can buy!

After School Clubs and our Extended School Club

Last year we had requests for children to be supervised between school clubs (i.e. When a club finishes earlier than another). To help parents we can offer a place at the extended school club for these short periods at a cost of £1.50. Like the usual Extended School Club all places must be booked in advance using the form available in the school office.

Attendance for After School Clubs

We have had a number of children who are attending after school clubs on a sporadic basis. For these opportunities to be effective we do need commitment from children. If children miss more than 2 sessions without good reason, parents will be contacted to discuss ending their participation.

Updated Email Addresses

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

Attendance

Well done to Reception who had 99% attendance for last week of term 1. They will have a special non-uniform day on Thursday 13^th November.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am, where the following children will receive their headteacher’s award:  Karam (Y3), Olivia (Y6), Adam (Y2), Isabel (Y4), Owen (Y5) and Bogdan (Y1).

Super Stars Award: Aidan (Y2), Alena (R), Joel (Y6), Franiciszek (Y1), Eoghan (Y1), Salvatore (Y5), Taya (Y3) and Jamie (Y4).

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 11^th November                             -           Year 6 Remembrance Assembly at 10.40am

Thursday 13th November                           -          Y1 Playspace visit

Friday 14^th November                                 -           Children in Need non-uniform

Tuesday 18^th Novemeber                           -           Y6 camp meeting

Thursday 20^th November                            -           Full Governing Body Meeting

Monday 24^th November                             -           Book fair week (any help appreciated!)

Wednesday 26^th November                      -           Year 1 and Year 2 Topic Presentations

Saturday 29^th November                            -           Parish Christmas Fair           

Saturday 29^th November                            -           Parish Christmas Fair

Monday 1^st December                               -           Year 3 Topic Presentation/Celebration assembly

Wednesday 3^rd December                        -           Year 4 and Year 5 Topic Presentations

Wednesday 3^rd December                        -           Year 4 class mass

Monday 8^th December                              -           Year 6 Topic Presentation/Celebration

Thursday 11th December                           -           Infant Nativity – 2.30pm

Friday 12th December                                -           Infant Nativity – 9.30am

Wednesday 17^th December                      -           Carol Concert in Church

Thursday 18^th December                            -           Infant Christmas Disco

Friday 19^th December                                 -           Christmas Mass in Church

Friday 19th December                                -           End of Term 2

Monday 5th January                                   -           Start of Term 3

Monday 2nd February                                -           Staff training day (school closed)

Friday 17th July                                             -           End of school year

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, 

Headteacher