30^th June 2016

Dear Parent/Carer,

Uniform

Thank you very much for being part of the recent uniform consultation. I received 74 parental voting slips. I also consulted with the children and staff, as well as seeking the views of Governors.

I have considered all the feedback, as well as practical factors and have decided that the school uniform will be as follows:

Boy’s school uniform:

Navy blue school knitted jumper with logo*
Pale blue polo shirt
Charcoal grey trousers or shorts
Black school shoes or plain black trainers

In Year 5 and 6 children may wear a pale blue shirt and school tie*

Girl’s school uniform:

Navy blue school knitted cardigan with logo*
Pale blue polo shirt
Charcoal grey skirt, tunic, trousers or shorts
Black school shoes or plain black trainers

In Year 5 and 6 children may wear a pale blue shirt and school tie*

Other uniform items

School book-bag*

PE kit-bag*

Outdoor uniform for all children (optional)

School shower-proof fleece lined jacket*
School woolly hat or school cap*

Wellington Boots for outdoor activities

PE kit for all children

Navy blue shorts and pale blue round-neck T-shirt / black plimsolls (summer)

Navy Blue tracksuit / black plimsolls (winter)

The school uniform items marked with * are our ‘St Joseph’s’ items and will be available from a new school uniform shop, which will be open on 19^th/20^th/21^st July for uniform supplies for September and then once a week from September. Alternatively these items may be bought from ‘Initially Yours’, either in one of their local shops or ordered from www.initiallyyours.co.uk and collected from the school uniform shop or delivered to your home. Most other items will also be available from the school uniform shop or can be bought from many department stores or supermarkets. Cash or cheque payments will be accepted in the school uniform shop.

I am delighted that the governors have agreed that we will provide each child with one set of the new school uniform free of charge. Children will receive their uniform in the last week of term ready for September.

Children will be allowed to wear the old style uniform for 2016/17. All children will be expected to wear full new style uniform from September 2017.

Forthcoming INSET

A reminder that tomorrow, Friday 1^st July and Monday 4^th July the school will be closed to children due to staff training. We look forward to seeing all the children again on Tuesday morning.

Sports Day – new date

Sports Day is now on Tuesday 5^th July, weather permitting.  It will take place on the field between 9.30am and 11:30pm.  Children will be competing as part of their school team - St John (Red), St Matthew (Yellow), St Mark (Green), St Luke (Blue).  They should come to school in their PE kits and t-shirts in their team colours, with their uniform in their PE bag for changing into afterwards.  If children are really struggling to find a coloured t-shirt we will supply some bibs on the day.  Please also make sure your child has a water bottle.

There will be the usual popular athletic events, as well as some more traditional races, such as the egg and spoon, sack race and obstacle race.  Parents/guardians, friends and governors are all very welcome to come and support the children as they compete. 

In the event of poor weather you will be notified that the event is cancelled. Children will take part in a fun indoor sports morning but unfortunately parents and friends will not be able to attend.

Outstanding Secondary School

Congratulations to our feeder secondary school, St Bernadette’s, which has just been given OUTSTANDING in their recent diocesan Section 48 inspection.  The full report is available on their website: www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk

Missing scooter

A child in Year One has had her prized scooter go missing from the bike shed.  If anyone has seen it or their children brought it home by mistake, please return it or let the office know.

Parking

When dropping off and picking up please take care not to block our neighbours’ driveways.

Dates for Diaries

Friday 1^st July                       -           INSET (school closed)

Monday 4^th July                   -           INSET (school closed)

Tuesday 5^th July                    -           Sports Day

Thursday 7^th July                   -           Y4 Presentation and Parents’ open
                                                            morning                

Friday 8^th July                        -           Y1 Presentation and Parents’ open morning

Tuesday 12^th July                  -           Rec Presentation and Parents’ open morning

Wednesday 13^th July           -           Y5 Presentation and Parents’ open morning

Thursday 14^th July                 -           Y2 Presentation and Parents’ open morning

                                                -           Prize giving 5.30-6.30 

Friday 15^th July                      -           Columbus sports day – Air Balloon

                                                -           Columbus music concert –choir, evening

Wednesday 20^th July           -           Y3 Presentation and Parents’ open morning                                                -           Year Six Performance to parents 7pm

Friday 22 July                        -            Leavers’ Mass 9.30am in church

                                                            END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR

Thursday 1^st September      -            INSET (school closed)

Friday 2^nd September         -            INSET (school closed)

Monday 5^th September      -            First Day back after summer break for
                                                            children in Years 1-6

                                                                                   

Mrs Jackie McCarthy
Headteacher