Dear Parent/Carer,

School Council

St Joseph’s School Council has been up and running since the beginning of Term 1. They meet fortnightly and have had several meetings so far. During the last meeting they elected their Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

Chairperson:               Lorenzo Hancock (year 5)

Vice Chairperson:      Clara Jaworski (year 3)

Secretary:                   Jerin Mathew (year 5)

Treasurer:                    Allen Vincent (year 6)

Members:                   Areeba Rasul (year 6)

                                    Jess Sawers (year 4)

                                    Jeremy Walton (year 4)

                                    Nelson Kasule (year 3)

                                    Charlie Barton (year 3)

The School Council aims to;

*Make sure that children have a place to voice their concerns.

*Encourage all children in the school to suggest improvements (these can be written and put in  

  the council suggestion box in the reception area)

*Make sure any suggestions or concerns are listened to and acted upon.

*Ensure our school is a safe and happy place for all children.

Extended School Club (ESC) bookings for Term 2

You are now able to book places for next term’s Extended School. Mrs Sawers will be helping Mrs Martin in ESC on Monday to Thursdays and next term we will be asking parents to call a mobile phone (the number will be displayed in the School Entrance) when they collect their children from ESC. Payment for Term 1 is due by 31^st October.  Please pay using the School Gateway.

Lost Property

Please ensure all of your children’s items are named, especially their clothing. There is a lost property box in the reception area which parents are welcome to check regularly.

Reception Parents

May we ask parents who pick up reception children from the courtyard area to supervise their children if they are playing with the school equipment and to please put the equipment back where it belongs when you leave. Thank you.

PTFA Infant Disco

The Infant disco was a huge success and raised £204.95. Thank you to everybody that helped to make the event successful.  There is a similar event being planned for the Juniors later this year.

RAF Concert Tour

The RAF Charitable Trust is offering complimentary tickets to students (and parents of primary children) for their upcoming concert on Thursday 27^th October, 7.30pm, at the Colston Hall as part of their RAF in Concert Tour 2016.  The concert features leading musicians from the bands of the Royal Air Force. If you would like to attend please email Chris Green at chris.green@bristolplaysmusic.org

Applying for a secondary school place for the school year 2017 – 2018

If your child was born between 1st September 2005 and 31st August 2006 you must apply for a year 7 school place by 31st October 2016.  The easiest way to apply is online at www.bristol.gov.uk/schooladmissions   If you would like to complete a paper application please contact School Admissions at Bristol City Council by calling 0117 903 7694 or by emailing school.admissions@bristol.gov.uk

Parent Governor Vacancy

We have 2 parent governor vacancies. You should have received a letter home and an email with more information about the vacancies. Please note the deadline for nominations is 12 noon on Monday 31^st October.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 31st October at 9.10am.  The following children will receive their head teacher’s award:  Julia and Alicia (R) Filip and Alison (Y1) Juliana Y2) Blake (Y3) Syesha (Y4) Cerys and Sean (Y5) and Oliver (Y6)

Dates for Diaries     

Monday 31^st October                     - Doors open for Term 2 at 8.55am

Thursday 10^th November                 - Open morning for Reception 2017 parents
                                                             (9.30-10am)

Tuesday 22^nd November                  - INSET day

Thursday 24^th November                - Open afternoon for Reception 2017 parents 

                                                             (2-2.30pm)

Wednesday 30^th November          - Advent Mass 9.30 in school

Tuesday 6^th December                   - Infant Nativity 2.30pm

Wednesday 7^th December             - Infant Nativity 9.30am (repeat)

Wednesday 7^th December             - Christmas Lunch for all pupils

Thursday 8th – Friday 9th Dec          - Years 4/5 Trip to Kintbury

Tuesday 13^th December                   - Pantomime trip for Infant Classes

Wednesday 14^th December          - Infant Christmas Parties (am)

Wednesday 14^th December          - Theatre trip for Junior Classes (pm)

Thursday 15^th December                - Junior Christmas Parties (pm)

Friday 16^th December                     - School breaks up for Christmas Holidays (2pm finish, there will be no Extended School Club after school on 16^th December)

School term dates 2016-17

Term 1                        Thursday 1^st September – Friday 21^st October

Term 2                        Monday 31^st October - Friday 16^th December (2pm finish)  

                                    Tuesday 22^nd November – INSET day (school closed to                                                                   children)                  

Term 3                        Tuesday 3^rd January            - Friday 10^th February

Term 4                        Friday 20^th February – Friday 7^th April

Term 5                        Monday 24^th April – Friday 26^th May

Term 6                        Monday 5^th June – Friday 21^st July

We will inform parents of the dates of the remaining two INSET days as soon as possible.

Have a lovely half term break.  We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday 31^st October.

Mrs Jackie McCarthy
Headteacher