Dear Parent/Carer,

Red Nose Day

A fantastic day was held by all last Friday for Red Nose Day.  An amazing £450.00 was raised!!!!

Reception’s Easter Egg Raffle

Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets!  We will be drawing the winner during celebration assembly on Monday 23^rd March.

World Downs Syndrome Day Saturday 21^st March. 

Tomorrow, Mr Turvey (father of Maddie in Year 3) is running the London Marathon in aid of The Downs Syndrome Association.  If you would like to donate to this good cause, please go online to www.virginmoneygiving.com/timturvey or hand in donations to the office. 

Downs Syndrome International invites everyone across the world to wear lots of socks to raise awareness of Downs Syndrome.  We will be recognising World Downs Syndrome Day this coming Monday, 23^rd March, with a non-uniform day with an emphasis on brightly coloured socks, long socks, printed socks, odd socks or even more than one pair of socks.  Donations of £1 should be brought into class.

 Gymnastics Competition

On Tuesday 17^th March, some year 5, 4 and 3 pupils went to City Academy Secondary School to represent our school in a gymnastics competition.
The year 3 and 4 students came 6^th place when they were judged by their performance on the mats.
The year 5 students came 4^th place on their score on the mats and altogether all of the students that participated had a fun and enjoyable afternoon.  I would just like to say well done and good luck in the finals.

Lena Smith (Year 5 student).

Stations of the Cross and Holy Week Mass 

Please join us in Stations of the Cross (led by Year 6) on Thursday 26^th March at 9.30am in the school hall.  You are also invited to join us in celebrating mass for Holy Week on Friday, 27^th March at 9.30am.  The mass will be take place in church.

Messages to school

Any message relating to your child, e.g. if they are ill; have a medical appointment, are unable to do PE, swimming, etc., must be made by you, the responsible adult, either in person, telephone, email or letter.  A message sent via a child cannot be accepted.

New 20 mph speed limit

This new 20mph speed limit will become operative in this area on 27 March 2015. The project aims to improve road safety in the city as well as have a beneficial impact on communities and make cycling, scooting and walking to school a more attractive option.

End of School Day

An increasing number of children are regularly being collected late from school. The school day ends at 3.30pm. We obviously don’t mind if children are occasionally collected late but the growing number of children who are still in school at 3.40pm is a concern. 

Lost Property

Our lost property box, which is situated in the porch at the front entrance, is beginning to overflow. It is full of jumpers, coats, fleeces etc.  If you are missing any of these items, Mr Buck will be setting up a table with lost items in the school playground on Monday and Tuesday from 3.15pm onwards. 

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.

School Communication

Look out for a new internet communication and payment system after Easter.  Please make sure that the school office has your current email address.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes with their attendance last week:-

·         Y4 with 100%

·         Y6, Y3 and Y2 with 99%

·         Y1 with 98%

Celebration Assembly  There will be a Celebration Assembly on Monday 23^rd  March at 9.15am.  The following children will receive their headteacher’s award:  

Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 24^th March              -           Year 6 Rock Band performance at 2.45pm
Thursday 26^th March            -           Stations of the Cross led by Year 6 at 9.15am
Friday 27^th March                -           Mass for Holy Week in church (Y3 readers)
Friday 27^th March                -           Local cluster choir festival at St Joseph’s
Friday 27^th March              -           End of Term 4
Sunday 29^th March              -           Palm Sunday
Sunday 5^th April                  -           Easter Sunday
Monday 13^th April             -           Start of Term 5 
Thursday 23^rd April             -           Y1 St George’s Day Assembly
Monday 27^th April             -           Year 4 Topic Presentation
Monday 11^th May             -           Start of Key Stage 2 SATS Week
Thursday 18^th June           -           Year 6 Leavers Mass in Clifton Cathedral (PM)
Sunday 28^th June               -           First Holy Communion in Church
Friday 17^th July                   -           End of school year

Yours sincerely,

Cathy Joseph
Acting Head teacher (joint)