Dear Parents/Carers,

Key Stage One and Two SATs

Well done to all the children in Year Six and Year Two who were sitting their SATs tests this week.  We are very proud of how focused and hard-working they were.  I am sure they have all done well.

Chaplaincy Team

Thanks go to the Chaplaincy Team, three of whom (Aleena, Ashley and Daniel) led a reflection and presented their work to the Governors at the meeting last night.  The governors were extremely impressed with their maturity and confidence.

After School Clubs

There have been several times over the last few weeks when children have been collected late following after school clubs.  Choir finishes at 4.30pm.  All other clubs finish at 4.45pm.  Please note that if parents regularly come late then their children will not be allowed to take part in the clubs.

Italian Club

We plan on starting an after school Italian Club in the new school year. This will be a weekly club led by Mrs Searle, who is an experienced Italian language teacher. There will be a charge for the club to cover costs.

Before we plan the club we would like to know how many parents are interested. If you would like your child to start Italian Club in September, please contact the school office next week.

Bristol Schools Annual Championship Gala

The Bristol Schools Swimming Association Annual Gala took place recently where pupils from St Joseph’s took part.  The following awards were given to Emily (Y6) who came 2^nd in the Primary Girls’ 50m Breaststroke, and 3^rd in the Primary Girls’ Individual Medley.  St Joseph’s also came 2^nd in the Small Schools Medley team.  Well done to all of them.

Governor Vacancies

Vacancies have arisen for a Foundation Governor.  For further information please contact Fr Paul or our school secretary with your name and contact number and a governor will get back to you.

Security

For security reasons, when children arrive late, we are unable to allow parents to escort their children to their classrooms. Children are perfectly capable of walking to classrooms by themselves.

Attendance

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

·         Y1, Y3 with 99% attendance

·         Y4 with 98% attendance.

Parish May Procession

The procession will take place at the end of 10.00am Holy Mass on Sunday 17^th May. We will need help to carry the statue of our Blessed Lady Mary. If you are interested please see Matthew Martin after Mass on Sunday (or contact  0117 9566101) and give him your details.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly next Monday 18^th May, where the following children will receive their headteachers award: Ben (Y1), Harrison (Y3), Nathan (Y4), Irene (Y5), Jake (Y6), Joel (Y6), Taychon (Y6)

Sports Stars:  Betty (R) Owen (Y5), Salvatore (Y5), Philip (Y2), Talia (Y6), Anns (Y1), Soraya (Y5|), Jan (Y3), Jayden (R), Alena (R), Maeya (Y1), Joel (Y6), Marco (Y3), Wiktoria (Y4), Naomi (Y2) and Jeremy (Y2)

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 20^th May                      -           Class Photographs

Friday 22nd May                               -           Pentecost Mass in School Hall

Monday 1^st June                              -           Start of Term 6

Thursday 4th June                            -           Y1 Outdoor Experience

Wednesday 10th June                     -          Y6 Moving On Day at Bristol Cathedral

Thursday 11th June                          -           Y2 Outdoor experience Savernake Forest                    

Thursday 18th June                          -           Year 6 Leavers’ Mass in Clifton Cathedral (PM)

Friday 19th June                               -           SCHOOL CLOSED – In-service training

Wednesday 24th June                    -           Y5 – St Brendan’s Sports Day

Thursday 25th June                          -           Y3 Outdoor experience Mendips

Sunday 28th June                             -           First Holy Communion in Church

Tuesday 30th June                           -           Y6 retreat – St Brendan’s

Wednesday 1^st July                          -           meeting for Year 5 parents 

      -           New Parents’ Evening 6pm

Thursday 2nd July                             -           Y4 Outdoor experience Kenfig

      -           Education mass at Clifton Cathedral 7pm

Friday 3^rd July                                    -           Celebration for Feast of St Thomas

      -           Choir concert (eve) – rehearsal in afternoon

Wednesday 8^th July                        -           SPORTS DAY

Thursday 9th July                              -           Y5 Outdoor experience Malverns

Friday 10^th July                                  -           Y6 Elite sports event with local cluster

Tuesday 14^th July                              -           Y6 performance to parents 7pm

Friday 17th July                                 -           End of school year

Yours sincerely,

Mrs C Joseph

Joint Acting Head Teacher