Dear Parent/Carer,

 St Joseph’s Day Thursday 19^th March

To celebrate our Patron Saint’s day, there will be a Mass in the school hall at 9.30am.  Teas and coffees will be available after mass, with any money raised going to St James’ Priory.

St John’s special afternoon

Having won the most team points last term, the children in St John’s team have a non-uniform day this coming Friday, 20^th March, along with an afternoon of fun organised by St John’s team members in Year Six.

Reception’s Easter Egg Raffle From Monday 16th March, the Reception class will be selling raffle tickets to win an Easter goodies hamper.  Tickets will be £1.00 for a strip and available before school in the playground or after school from the Reception classroom.  All money raised will be going to our class charity “Cots for Tots”.  For more information, please see Miss Finding or Mrs Andrews.

 World Downs Syndrome Day Saturday 21^st March. 

On that day, 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 on the following 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.

A message from the diocese

 "The Living Your Faith Summer Camps, run by the Clifton Diocese, will be held during August and are intended to encourage children and young people to engage in their faith through fun, games and Spiritual input. They take place in the beautiful surroundings of the Marist Convent in Nympsfield. Week one: 3rd -7th August (age7-11 years). Week two: 10th-14th August (age12-15). For more details contact Stephen Spurrell on 07860   849460 or livingyourfaith@hotmail.co.uk or look on the website http://www.livingyourfaith.co.uk/"

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 amount 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 16th and 17th March 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.

 Attendance

Well done to Reception and Year 3 with 98% attendance last week

Celebration Assembly  There will be a Celebration Assembly on Monday 16^th March at 9.15am.  The following children will receive their headteacher’s award:  Alex (Y1), Leonie(Y3), Rebecca (Y5), Olivia (Y6), Shaan (Y6) and Ollie (Y4).

 Super Stars Award:-  Josh (Y6), Reuben (Y6), Lachontay (Y5), Libby (Y5), Alana (Y4), Wiktoria (Y4), Marlen (Y4), Tashrick (Y3), Chloe (Y3), Liam (Y3), Jesselyn (Y2), Aian (Y2), Shayne (Y1), Rishon (Y1), Edith (R) and Mikolaj (R).

 

Dates for Diaries

Monday 16^th March               -           Year 3 topic presentation

Tuesday 17^th March                -           Gymnastics competition – Y3-6
Wednesday 18^th March         -           Year 6 topic presentation
Thursday 19^th March                -           St Joseph’s Day Mass (tea/coffee/tours for parishioners afterwards)

Tuesday 24^th March                 -           Year 6 Rock Band performance at 2.45p

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 

Wednesday 22^nd April              -           Year 4 Topic Presentation
Monday 11^th May                     -           Beginning of SATs week
Thursday 18^th June                    -           Year 6 leavers’ mass (pm)
Sunday 28^th June                      -           First Holy Communion in Church
Wednesday 1^st July                   -           meeting for Year 5 parents
Friday 17^th July                           -           End of school year

Yours sincerely,

 

Cathy Joseph
Acting Head teacher (joint)