Dear
Parents/Carers,
Welcome to the last newsletter of
this school year and my last end of year newsletter as head of St. Josephs.
Your children have had the best year
ever and have achieved more than ever before.
I would like to thank you all for your hard work, friendship and
support.
A Message on Behalf of the
School Governors
Congratulations to children,
parents, carers and school staff for a fantastic year of achievement. We can all see the excellent results of
working together. Well done everyone. We have every confidence that
next year will be as good or even better!
From Shelagh Williams (Chair of
Governors)
Outcomes for
2015
Early Years Foundation Stage
Outcomes:
Children working at expected or
above (Good Level of Development):
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2013
(current Y2)
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2014
(current Y1)
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2015
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Reading
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78%
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77%
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77%
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Writing
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64%
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64%
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67%
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Number
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54%
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70%
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77%
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Overall
good level
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50%
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63%
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63%
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National
overall level
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52%
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60%
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TBC
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Highlights for 2015 include:
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Attainment at the end of Reception
has been sustained at a high level in reading and writing.
•
Improvement in Maths over the last
year with many more children reaching the expected level.
• Great
attainment again in reading with 85% of children achieving above national
levels.
Key Stage 1 (Year 2) Outcomes for 2015:
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EYFS
2013
Exp +
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Level 2+
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Level 2b+
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Level 2a+
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Level 3+
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School
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National
14
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School
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National
14
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School
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National
14
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School
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National
14
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Maths
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54%
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96%
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92%
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93%
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80%
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63%
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53%
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33%
|
24%
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Reading
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78%
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96%
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90%
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96%
|
81%
|
85%
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57%
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41%
|
31%
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Writing
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64%
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96%
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86%
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81%
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70%
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48%
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39%
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19%
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16%
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Highlights for 2015 include:
•
Attainment at the end of KS1 has
been sustained above national expectations over the last 3 years.
•
Improvement in Maths over the last
year with children achieving above national levels at most levels. There is a
particular improvement at the higher levels this year.
• Great
attainment again in reading with 85% of children achieving above national
levels.
Key
Stage 2 (Year 6) Test Outcomes 2015:
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Sch. level
4+
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Nat. level
4+
2014
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Sch. Level
5+
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Nat. Level
5+
2014
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Sch. L6
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Nat.
L6
14
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Maths
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97%
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85%
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45%
|
41%
|
10%
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9%
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Reading
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97%
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86%
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61%
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45%
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0%
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0%
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Writing
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94%
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83%
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58%
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27%
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0%
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2%
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G, P and S
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97%
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74%
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83%
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48%
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0%
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4%
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Science
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94%
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|
52%
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English
and Maths
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94%
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76%
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31%
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21%
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Highlights
include:
•
Continued and sustained improvement
in all areas with 94% of children achieving Level 4 or higher in all subjects.
•
Good attainment at the higher levels
with 50% or over getting Level 5 or more in every area except maths. A
wonderful 83% achieving L5 in the Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Test and a
continued improvement in reading at Level 5.
Attendance
A
big thank you to everybody for improved attendance this year. We are really
pleased that attendance has continued to improve and is now 96.8% (just short
of our 97% target!). It’s also really good that the number of persistent
absentees (with attendance less than 90%) has also decreased this year.
Goodbye and Thank You
Sadly, we will soon be saying
goodbye to some valued members of the St. Joseph’s team this summer.
Mrs Fernandez has worked as a
Teaching Assistant for the last year,
supporting children across the school in their learning. The children
and staff will miss Mrs Fernandez and we wish her lots of luck in her new role
at Ashley Down Primary School.
Mr Tom Dawes, who has been working
as our PE specialist this term, is also sadly leaving. Mr Dawes has made a
great impact in the short time he has been with us and we wish him all the best
for the future.
Mrs
Anna Davis, who joined the school in 2000, will be retiring at the end of term.
Mrs Davis has had a great career with St Joseph’s as a teaching assistant and
has had a very positive impact on the lives of the children she has supported
in their learning. She will be missed by her colleagues by the many families
who she has supported over the years. We
wish her great happiness in her retirement.
As
you all know Mrs
Darville (Year 3) is expecting her first child very soon. I am sure
you will join us in wishing her and her husband all the best and we wish her a
very happy maternity leave.
Summer Wedding
During the summer, Miss Perry is
getting married. We wish the happy couple a wonderful wedding day and that they
are very happy in their married life. When she returns in September, Miss Perry’s
married name will be Mrs Ashton.
Year 6 Performance of Pirates
of Penzance
Congratulations to the children and
staff for their amazing performances during this last week. The standard of
singing and acting was fantastic and the story was told with great confidence
and intense emotion. I was incredibly proud of all who were involved.
Parent Information Sessions
These short information sessions
will take place during the first part of Term 1 from 3pm in each class. In
these sessions information will be shared about expectations for the school
year and other important information. Reception and Year 6 have already held
their meetings. Dates are in Dates for Diaries.
Missing reading books
Can I please ask that all families
check if you have any school reading books at home. We are missing lots of
books from the library and classes would appreciate any that are returned to
school.
School Uniform (another
reminder before the holidays)
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Uniform
for Boys:
White
shirt or polo shirt
Navy
blue jumper or school sweatshirt
Grey
or black trousers
Grey
or black socks
Black
shoes or black trainers.
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Uniform
for Girls:
Navy
blue or grey pinafore or skirt
Navy
blue or grey trousers
White
blouse or polo shirt
Navy
blue or grey cardigan or school sweatshirt
White
or blue socks
Blue
and white or pink/red and white gingham dress
Sensible
flat black shoes or trainers.
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The school uniform can be ordered
through Initially Yours. Their telephone number is 0117 9673847.
PE
Kit
Could
you please send your child in with the correct PE Kit at the beginning of next
term which consists of:
o white T-shirt
o navy blue or black shorts
o daps
o suitable bag for the above with a string loop for
hanging.
2015-16 Term Dates
•
Term 1 - Tuesday 1
September to Wednesday 21 October 2015.
•
Term 2 - Monday 2
November to Friday 18 December 2015.
•
Term 3 - Monday 4
January to Friday 5 February 2016.
•
Term 4 - Monday 15
February to Thursday 24 March 2016. ...
•
Term 5 - Monday 11
April to Friday 27 May 2016. ...
•
Term 6 - Monday 6 June
to Friday 22 July 2016.
Headteacher
on Jury Service
Unfortunately
I will be on Jury Service for the first 2 weeks of term. Mrs Joseph and Mrs
Bell will be in charge in my absence and I expect to be back in school by
Monday 14th September at the latest.
Dates
for Diaries
Tuesday
1st September - Start of new school year
Thursday 3rd September at 3pm - Y1 Parents Information Session
Monday 7th September at 3pm - Y2 Parents Information Session
Tuesday 8th September at 3pm - Y3 Parents Information Session
Wednesday 9th September at 3pm - Y4 Parents Information Session
Thursday 10th September at 3pm - Y5 Parents Information Session
Friday 13th November - INSET (school closed)
Thursday 3rd September at 3pm - Y1 Parents Information Session
Monday 7th September at 3pm - Y2 Parents Information Session
Tuesday 8th September at 3pm - Y3 Parents Information Session
Wednesday 9th September at 3pm - Y4 Parents Information Session
Thursday 10th September at 3pm - Y5 Parents Information Session
Friday 13th November - INSET (school closed)
Thursday
26th May 2016 - INSET (school closed)
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
