21st October, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Can I take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work and support since the start of the school year. I hope you all have restful break.
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week –
Miss Wright’s class 85.3%
Mrs Ford’s class 96.2% GREAT!
Mrs Mantle’s class 94.1%
Mrs Joseph’s class 94.1%
Mr Sherwin’s class 97.1% GREAT!
Mrs Patton’s class 94.4%
Mrs Bell’s class 85.7%
Mr Conlon’s class 94.0%
Well done to Mrs Ford’ class and Mr Sherwin’s class for achieving over 95% attendance.
Can I remind you all that the school can only authorise 10 days of absence in any school year. All other absences (with the exception of sickness) will be recorded as unauthorised and may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice.
School Governor
St Bernadette’s Catholic Secondary School is looking for a School Governor with links to St. Joseph’s. If you are interested, please contact St. Joseph’s school office or see Mr Condon in the playground.
Road Safety
Walking around the school at the start and end of the day I have noticed that some younger children are crossing the road unsupervised. Can I remind all parents that Pauline (our school crossing patrol person) is available to help families cross the road (on Forest Road), but she cannot take responsibility for children crossing who are not supervised by their parents.
Windmill Hill Farm
Windmill Hill Farm needs your help. It is a valuable and much loved community facility which is currently threatened with closure. As part of the appeal to save the Farm, an online pledge has been created. If by the deadline of 31st October 2009, 500 people will pledge to donate £25.00 then the farm will raise £12,500 in one go – a quarter of its appeal target. If the pledge does not make its target of 500 people, then all those who have signed up will not need to fulfil their pledge and donate their money.
If you value the Farm and are in a position to support it by making the pledge, please visit the Farm’s page on the pledgebank website – the link is www/pledgebank.com/SaveWHCF and sign your name and e.mail address (only used to tell you when the pledge is completed and to contact you about the pledge). This coming Saturday the creators of Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep will be taking over the Windmill Hill City Farm for the fundraising day to help save the farm from closure.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a special celebration assembly this Friday at 9.15am, and the following children will receive headteachers award:-
Mikenagh Quirke, David Sebastian, Corada Wilson, Aengus Mooney, Thomas Hallard, Elliott Swan, Maya Buckler, Sarah Moylan, Izzy Woodruff, Leanne Hunt and Lakshmi Kaur.
St Josephs Recipe Book
We would like to compile a recipe book of all the favourite recipes of the St Joseph's Community - a starter, main course, puddings or cakes - whatever your family enjoys the most. We would like each family to donate a favourite recipe to be included in the book which can be tried and enjoyed by the rest of the community. If you would like to send a recipe to be included in the book you can either e-mail Mrs Gossan at bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk or send it in on a piece of paper. Please ensure that you put the ingredients first and then the cooking instructions. The deadline for sending in your recipes is Friday 6th November as we aim to have the book ready for sale by the 1st December.
Dinner Money
Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on a Monday either to your child’s class teacher or the school office. I would grateful for your help in this matter as we collect the money on behalf of Bristol City Council and they collect the dinner money on Tuesday morning.
Dean Field Study Centre
A quick reminder that the October instalment of £30 is now due. Cheques to be made out to Bristol City Council.
There a few places left on the Dean Field trip which will take place in the first week of February for the years 5 & 6. If you are interested in your child going on this trip please contact the school office for details.
Bike-It
The Greater Bristol Cycling City team and your Bike It officer are pleased to be offering a fun family cycling event on SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. It will take place on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path opposite Morrisons supermarket in Fishponds. Your Bike It officer will be there waiting to greet your families. Bike It schools are encouraged to wear Fancy Dress and 'Bling their Bikes' for a competition to be judged by the Bike It officers. If you have any questions, please contact your Bike It officer. We look forward to seeing you on the 25th!
Dr Bike It
Dr Bike It will be in on Wednesday, 3rd November 1.00-4.00pm to mend bikes, and from 3.400pm on the same day giving advise about buying bikes for Christmas and any other advise you may like to ask him.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Tuesday 3rd November - Later Primary (Y5/6) Mass in Church
Wednesday 3rd November - Dr Bike It
Wednesday 3rd November - Start of term 2 Mass
Thursday 5th November (9.15am) - Parents meeting about sharing pupil progress
Tuesday 10th November - Middle Primary (Y3/4) Mass in Church
Tuesday 10th November (9.10am) - Reception phonic lesson
Tuesday 17th November - Early Primary (Y5/6) Mass in Church
Friday 20th November - Mrs Joseph’s class assembly
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Friday 11th December - Mrs Mantle’s class assembly
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Friday, 16 October 2009
16th October, 2009
16th October, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week –
Miss Wright’s class 95.6%
Mrs Ford’s class 94.5%
Mrs Mantle’s class 96.5%
Mrs Joseph’s class 94.1%
Mr Sherwin’s class 96.4%
Mrs Patton’s class 93.7%
Mrs Bell’s class 91.0%
Mr Conlon’s class 97.9%
OUR TARGET IS FOR ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES TO BE AT LEAST 95%
Can I remind you all that the school can only authorise 10 days of absence in any school year. All other absences (with the exception of sickness) will be recorded as unauthorised and may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice..
Car boot sale CANCELLED
Thank you to those who supported the car boot sale, but unfortunately we have had to cancel it due to lack of interest. We are hoping to organise a table top sale in the hall before Christmas, so watch this space.
ATTENTION ALL YEAR 6 PARENTS
Have you completed and submitted your application form for secondary school? NEXT FRIDAY 23rd October is the last date for applications. A late application received after that date is not looked at until everyone else has been allocated their school, so please complete your form with your 3 preferences, now, on line if possible. BEWARE! Postal strikes are imminent!
If you are still confused please call Denise on 0845 129 7217 or email askcyps@bristol.gov.uk for support.
St Joseph's Recipe Book
We would like to compile a recipe book of all the favourite recipes of the St Joseph's Community - a starter, main course, puddings or cakes - whatever your family enjoys the most. We would like each family to donate a favourite recipe to be included in the book which can be tried and enjoyed by the rest of the community. If you would like to send a recipe to be included in the book you can either e-mail Mrs Gossan at bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk or send it in on a piece of paper. Please ensure that you put the ingredients first and then the cooking instructions. The deadline for sending in your recipes is Friday 6th November as we aim to have the book ready for sale by the 1st December.
Dinner Money
Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on a Monday either to your child’s class teacher or the school office. I would grateful for your help in this matter as we collect the money on behalf of Bristol City Council and they collect the dinner money on Tuesday morning.
Dean Field Study Centre
A quick reminder that the October instalment of £30 is now due. Cheques to be made out to Bristol City Council.
There a few places left on the Dean Field trip which will take place in the first week of February for the years 5 & 6. If you are interested in your child going on this trip please contact the school office for details.
Bike-It
The Greater Bristol Cycling City team and your Bike It officer are pleased to be offering a fun family cycling event on SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. It will take place on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path opposite Morrisons supermarket in Fishponds. Your Bike It officer will be there waiting to greet your families. Bike It schools are encouraged to wear Fancy Dress and 'Bling their Bikes' for a competition to be judged by the Bike It officers. If you have any questions, please contact your Bike It officer. We look forward to seeing you on the 25th!
Dr Bike It
Dr Bike It will be in on Wednesday, 3rd November 1.00-4.00pm to mend bikes, and from 3.400pm on the same day giving advise about buying bikes for Christmas and any other advise you may like to ask him.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 20th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Thursday 5th November (9.15am) Parents meeting about sharing pupil progress
Tuesday 10th November (9.10am) Reception phonic lesson
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week –
Miss Wright’s class 95.6%
Mrs Ford’s class 94.5%
Mrs Mantle’s class 96.5%
Mrs Joseph’s class 94.1%
Mr Sherwin’s class 96.4%
Mrs Patton’s class 93.7%
Mrs Bell’s class 91.0%
Mr Conlon’s class 97.9%
OUR TARGET IS FOR ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES TO BE AT LEAST 95%
Can I remind you all that the school can only authorise 10 days of absence in any school year. All other absences (with the exception of sickness) will be recorded as unauthorised and may result in a Fixed Penalty Notice..
Car boot sale CANCELLED
Thank you to those who supported the car boot sale, but unfortunately we have had to cancel it due to lack of interest. We are hoping to organise a table top sale in the hall before Christmas, so watch this space.
ATTENTION ALL YEAR 6 PARENTS
Have you completed and submitted your application form for secondary school? NEXT FRIDAY 23rd October is the last date for applications. A late application received after that date is not looked at until everyone else has been allocated their school, so please complete your form with your 3 preferences, now, on line if possible. BEWARE! Postal strikes are imminent!
If you are still confused please call Denise on 0845 129 7217 or email askcyps@bristol.gov.uk for support.
St Joseph's Recipe Book
We would like to compile a recipe book of all the favourite recipes of the St Joseph's Community - a starter, main course, puddings or cakes - whatever your family enjoys the most. We would like each family to donate a favourite recipe to be included in the book which can be tried and enjoyed by the rest of the community. If you would like to send a recipe to be included in the book you can either e-mail Mrs Gossan at bursar.st.josephs.p@bristol.gov.uk or send it in on a piece of paper. Please ensure that you put the ingredients first and then the cooking instructions. The deadline for sending in your recipes is Friday 6th November as we aim to have the book ready for sale by the 1st December.
Dinner Money
Please could you ensure that all dinner monies are paid on a Monday either to your child’s class teacher or the school office. I would grateful for your help in this matter as we collect the money on behalf of Bristol City Council and they collect the dinner money on Tuesday morning.
Dean Field Study Centre
A quick reminder that the October instalment of £30 is now due. Cheques to be made out to Bristol City Council.
There a few places left on the Dean Field trip which will take place in the first week of February for the years 5 & 6. If you are interested in your child going on this trip please contact the school office for details.
Bike-It
The Greater Bristol Cycling City team and your Bike It officer are pleased to be offering a fun family cycling event on SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER. It will take place on the Bristol to Bath Railway Path opposite Morrisons supermarket in Fishponds. Your Bike It officer will be there waiting to greet your families. Bike It schools are encouraged to wear Fancy Dress and 'Bling their Bikes' for a competition to be judged by the Bike It officers. If you have any questions, please contact your Bike It officer. We look forward to seeing you on the 25th!
Dr Bike It
Dr Bike It will be in on Wednesday, 3rd November 1.00-4.00pm to mend bikes, and from 3.400pm on the same day giving advise about buying bikes for Christmas and any other advise you may like to ask him.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 20th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Thursday 5th November (9.15am) Parents meeting about sharing pupil progress
Tuesday 10th November (9.10am) Reception phonic lesson
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
7th October, 2009
7th October, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance and Lateness
What is the problem?
Disappointingly, last years the school attendance figures were lower than in previous years.
Attendance is a factor often linked to low levels of academic success. Pupils also have difficulty maintaining friendships if they have long or numerous periods of absence.
What is the school’s policy?
The school’s policy is that no more 10 days absence can be authorised in any academic year.
It is a parent’s legal responsibility to ensure their child is in school, and the School Governors have decided that the school must take action against parents and carers of children who are absent from school without authorisation.
Ongoing unauthorised absence could lead to a Penalty Notice! This is a fine of £50.00 if paid within the first 28 days and £100 if paid within 42 days. If the fine is not paid within 42 days parents could be prosecuted.
Lateness is also a significant problem. Children are expected to be in line, with their class, at 8.55am. Where children are persistently late the school will be contacting parents and carers immediately and taking appropriate action to ensure it does not continue.
We have to take tough action because poor attendance and lateness is damaging the learning of too many children in the school.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance and Lateness
What is the problem?
Disappointingly, last years the school attendance figures were lower than in previous years.
Attendance is a factor often linked to low levels of academic success. Pupils also have difficulty maintaining friendships if they have long or numerous periods of absence.
What is the school’s policy?
The school’s policy is that no more 10 days absence can be authorised in any academic year.
It is a parent’s legal responsibility to ensure their child is in school, and the School Governors have decided that the school must take action against parents and carers of children who are absent from school without authorisation.
Ongoing unauthorised absence could lead to a Penalty Notice! This is a fine of £50.00 if paid within the first 28 days and £100 if paid within 42 days. If the fine is not paid within 42 days parents could be prosecuted.
Lateness is also a significant problem. Children are expected to be in line, with their class, at 8.55am. Where children are persistently late the school will be contacting parents and carers immediately and taking appropriate action to ensure it does not continue.
We have to take tough action because poor attendance and lateness is damaging the learning of too many children in the school.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Monday, 5 October 2009
2nd October 2009
2nd October, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Harvest Assembly
A big thank you for the food donated for the homelessness. It will be distributed accordingly.
Caerphilly Castle
The trips to Caerphilly Castle for Years 3 & 4 next Tuesday and Wednesday, will be going ahead. Thank you for your financial contribution.
Deanfield Study Centre
The next instalment is now due.
Nut Allergies
We have in the school some children who are allergic to nuts. Unfortunately, for one of them the allergy is such that even the smell or any residue left on a table can cause a reaction. We therefore ask that no nuts are included in your child’s lunch box.
Parents’ Evening
These will be held on Thursday 15th October and Tuesday 20th October. The letter for Parents’ Evening will be going out next Monday.
Car Boot Sale
To be held in the school playground on Saturday 17th October, 10am - 12 noon. Why not have a clear out before Christmas & make a bit of money too! The number of pitches is strictly limited. See the separate leaflet in your child's book bag.
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
There will be a planning meeting for next year's Summer Festival on Friday 2nd October at 9.15 am in the Rainbow Room of pre-school, with tea and coffee for sale. We will be gathering ideas for games, stalls, rides etc. If you have any thoughts and would like to come along, you'll be very welcome.
Also, the date for the Christmas disco is Friday 4th December, 7-10pm if you can put that with the other diary dates.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 5th October at 9.15am, where the following children will receive a headteachers award. All parent/carers are welcome
Jeffery Grimes, Stella Harvey, Joe Staddon, Amelianya Cachia, Maddie Khan-Slade, Joel Shelvi, Bethany Prasadm Martyna Oszwaldowska and Evie Attwood
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 6th October - Caerphilly Castle
Wednesday 7th October - Caerphilly Castle
Thursday 15th October - Y6 Lifeskills
Thursday 15th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 16th October - Y5/6C Assembly
Tuesday 20th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Harvest Assembly
A big thank you for the food donated for the homelessness. It will be distributed accordingly.
Caerphilly Castle
The trips to Caerphilly Castle for Years 3 & 4 next Tuesday and Wednesday, will be going ahead. Thank you for your financial contribution.
Deanfield Study Centre
The next instalment is now due.
Nut Allergies
We have in the school some children who are allergic to nuts. Unfortunately, for one of them the allergy is such that even the smell or any residue left on a table can cause a reaction. We therefore ask that no nuts are included in your child’s lunch box.
Parents’ Evening
These will be held on Thursday 15th October and Tuesday 20th October. The letter for Parents’ Evening will be going out next Monday.
Car Boot Sale
To be held in the school playground on Saturday 17th October, 10am - 12 noon. Why not have a clear out before Christmas & make a bit of money too! The number of pitches is strictly limited. See the separate leaflet in your child's book bag.
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
There will be a planning meeting for next year's Summer Festival on Friday 2nd October at 9.15 am in the Rainbow Room of pre-school, with tea and coffee for sale. We will be gathering ideas for games, stalls, rides etc. If you have any thoughts and would like to come along, you'll be very welcome.
Also, the date for the Christmas disco is Friday 4th December, 7-10pm if you can put that with the other diary dates.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 5th October at 9.15am, where the following children will receive a headteachers award. All parent/carers are welcome
Jeffery Grimes, Stella Harvey, Joe Staddon, Amelianya Cachia, Maddie Khan-Slade, Joel Shelvi, Bethany Prasadm Martyna Oszwaldowska and Evie Attwood
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 6th October - Caerphilly Castle
Wednesday 7th October - Caerphilly Castle
Thursday 15th October - Y6 Lifeskills
Thursday 15th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 16th October - Y5/6C Assembly
Tuesday 20th October - Parents’ Evening
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Friday, 25 September 2009
25th September, 2009.
25th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Harvest Assembly
As part of our harvest celebration, can we ask for donations of tinned or packet food. Can all donations come into school for the Harvest Assembly on Thursday. All proceeds will then be donated to a local charity.
Mrs Bell’s class Harvest Assembly will be on Thursday 1st October at 1.45pm. All parent and carers are welcome.
School Crossing Patrol
Pauline our school crossing patrol is unwell at the moment and will be unavailable all next week. Could you please ensure that your children take extra care when crossing the road.
Old Photographs
We are creating a school timeline in pictures. If you have any old pictures or other interesting artefacts we would love to include them. Please see the office or Mrs. Workman.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September.
Y6 Leavers
The parents who arranged last years Year 6 leavers Disco have donated £82.00 which will contribute to St Joseph’s Staging. A big thank you from the school!
Choir
Choir has resumed this week at 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children are welcome – please collect a consent form from the school office.
BIKE-IT
There will be a Bike It Ride and Party from Morrisons Supermarket on Saturday 25th October 11.00am-3.00pm. More details to follow.
Also in October there will be an opportunity for parents to buy bike lights at cost price. More information to follow at a later date.
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
There will be a planning meeting for next year's Summer Festival on Friday 2nd October at 9.15 am in the Rainbow Room of pre-school, with tea and coffee for sale. We will be gathering ideas for games, stalls, rides etc. If you have any thoughts and would like to come along, you'll be very welcome.
Also, the date for the Christmas disco is Friday 4th December, 7-10pm.
After School Clubs
A reminder that all the after school clubs finish at 4.40pm. Many children are being collected late at the moment. We can only continue these clubs if children are collected promptly.
Lateness
Punctuality has improved since last week. However several children are still persistently coming to school late.
Dates for Diaries
Thursday 1st October - Y5/6B Assembly
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 2nd October - Year 5 and 6 trip to Legoland
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Summer Festival meeting
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Saturday 25th October - BIKE IT ride and party
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Dear Parent/Carer,
Harvest Assembly
As part of our harvest celebration, can we ask for donations of tinned or packet food. Can all donations come into school for the Harvest Assembly on Thursday. All proceeds will then be donated to a local charity.
Mrs Bell’s class Harvest Assembly will be on Thursday 1st October at 1.45pm. All parent and carers are welcome.
School Crossing Patrol
Pauline our school crossing patrol is unwell at the moment and will be unavailable all next week. Could you please ensure that your children take extra care when crossing the road.
Old Photographs
We are creating a school timeline in pictures. If you have any old pictures or other interesting artefacts we would love to include them. Please see the office or Mrs. Workman.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September.
Y6 Leavers
The parents who arranged last years Year 6 leavers Disco have donated £82.00 which will contribute to St Joseph’s Staging. A big thank you from the school!
Choir
Choir has resumed this week at 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children are welcome – please collect a consent form from the school office.
BIKE-IT
There will be a Bike It Ride and Party from Morrisons Supermarket on Saturday 25th October 11.00am-3.00pm. More details to follow.
Also in October there will be an opportunity for parents to buy bike lights at cost price. More information to follow at a later date.
SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010
There will be a planning meeting for next year's Summer Festival on Friday 2nd October at 9.15 am in the Rainbow Room of pre-school, with tea and coffee for sale. We will be gathering ideas for games, stalls, rides etc. If you have any thoughts and would like to come along, you'll be very welcome.
Also, the date for the Christmas disco is Friday 4th December, 7-10pm.
After School Clubs
A reminder that all the after school clubs finish at 4.40pm. Many children are being collected late at the moment. We can only continue these clubs if children are collected promptly.
Lateness
Punctuality has improved since last week. However several children are still persistently coming to school late.
Dates for Diaries
Thursday 1st October - Y5/6B Assembly
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 2nd October - Year 5 and 6 trip to Legoland
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Summer Festival meeting
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Saturday 25th October - BIKE IT ride and party
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday 4th December - PTFA Christmas Disco
Friday, 18 September 2009
18th September, 2009
18th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Sorry, but this newsletter starts with a moan…
Lateness
This is already proving to be a big problem this term. In. Mrs. Ford’s class alone, 6 children were late this morning! Many others were late in other classes.
Where lateness is persistent the school will take appropriate action.
The school day starts when the children line up in the playground at 8.55am. All children who come in later will be marked in late.
Hoildays during Term Time
The schools overall attendance figures last year were disappointingly low.
The school’s policy on attendance is very clear: the school can authorise 10 days of leave for holidays during term time. However if absences are not authorised the school has no choice but to take action. This action may include referral to the Education Welfare Officer (who will then take further action) or a fixed penalty notice.
Absence due to Illness
Parents and Carers must contact the school office on the first morning of any absence due to illness.
Information About Learning
A reminder that each classes weekly overviews are being displayed in each class’s window at the start of each week. Hopefully they will inform you so that you can talk to your children about their learning at home.
School Meals
The school roast next week will be on Thursday.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September. Siblings will be photographed together at the start of the school day.
PTFA Meeting
There will be a PTFA meeting on Wednesday week, 23rd September, at 8pm in the Cross Hands in Fishponds. We will be planning events for the school year, both for the children & parents/carers. If you have any ideas and want to come along, you will be most welcome.
Choir
Choir will resume next Wednesday 23rd September, 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children welcome. The proposed concert on the 19th September, will not be taking place as we do not have enough children available.
New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm.
School Meals
School meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Fr Frank Cama
Fr Frank Cama who used to be a priest at St Joseph’s died last week. His funeral will take place next Thursday 24th September in Gloucester. Our prayers go out to him, may he rest in peace.
School Crossing
Pauline our school crossing patrol will not be available on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of next week.
Parents Meeting
Miss Wright has had to change her parents meeting from Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October at 3.00pm.
School Blog
Children in the later primary years (5&6) have been blogging. Please look on the school website for their news about learning.
World Peace Day
The school will be praying for peace around the world on Monday.
We hope you pray too,
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 22nd September - Y2 parents meeting with Mrs Ford
Wednesday 23rd September - Y3/4 parents meeting with Mr Sherwin, Mrs Mantle and Mrs. Joseph.
Thursday 24th September - Y5/6 parents meeting with Mrs Patton, Mr Conlon and Mrs Bell.
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Dear Parent/Carer,
Sorry, but this newsletter starts with a moan…
Lateness
This is already proving to be a big problem this term. In. Mrs. Ford’s class alone, 6 children were late this morning! Many others were late in other classes.
Where lateness is persistent the school will take appropriate action.
The school day starts when the children line up in the playground at 8.55am. All children who come in later will be marked in late.
Hoildays during Term Time
The schools overall attendance figures last year were disappointingly low.
The school’s policy on attendance is very clear: the school can authorise 10 days of leave for holidays during term time. However if absences are not authorised the school has no choice but to take action. This action may include referral to the Education Welfare Officer (who will then take further action) or a fixed penalty notice.
Absence due to Illness
Parents and Carers must contact the school office on the first morning of any absence due to illness.
Information About Learning
A reminder that each classes weekly overviews are being displayed in each class’s window at the start of each week. Hopefully they will inform you so that you can talk to your children about their learning at home.
School Meals
The school roast next week will be on Thursday.
Individual Photographs
Individual photographs take place on Tuesday 29th September. Siblings will be photographed together at the start of the school day.
PTFA Meeting
There will be a PTFA meeting on Wednesday week, 23rd September, at 8pm in the Cross Hands in Fishponds. We will be planning events for the school year, both for the children & parents/carers. If you have any ideas and want to come along, you will be most welcome.
Choir
Choir will resume next Wednesday 23rd September, 3.35-4.30pm. All KS2 children welcome. The proposed concert on the 19th September, will not be taking place as we do not have enough children available.
New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm.
School Meals
School meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Fr Frank Cama
Fr Frank Cama who used to be a priest at St Joseph’s died last week. His funeral will take place next Thursday 24th September in Gloucester. Our prayers go out to him, may he rest in peace.
School Crossing
Pauline our school crossing patrol will not be available on Tuesday and Wednesday morning of next week.
Parents Meeting
Miss Wright has had to change her parents meeting from Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October at 3.00pm.
School Blog
Children in the later primary years (5&6) have been blogging. Please look on the school website for their news about learning.
World Peace Day
The school will be praying for peace around the world on Monday.
We hope you pray too,
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 22nd September - Y2 parents meeting with Mrs Ford
Wednesday 23rd September - Y3/4 parents meeting with Mr Sherwin, Mrs Mantle and Mrs. Joseph.
Thursday 24th September - Y5/6 parents meeting with Mrs Patton, Mr Conlon and Mrs Bell.
Tuesday 29th September - Individual photographs
Friday 2nd October - Y1 parents meeting with Miss Wright
Friday 23rd October - End of Term 1
Monday 2nd November - Start of Term 2
Friday, 11 September 2009
11th September, 2009
11th September, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Information About Learning
One of our key priorities for school improvement this year is sharing more information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will be displayed in each class’s window: the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and may the learning may change as the week progresses – so don’t panic if all areas of learning are not covered in a specific week. The hope is that this information will enable parents to talk to their children about their learning at home.
Reception 2010
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office as of Monday 14th September. It is very important that if you apply on-line that you wait for online confirmation of your application. (You also need to fill out a Faith Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).
2010 New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm. Please contact the school office if you have a child stating school next year, and you would like to have a look around.
Pupil/Parent Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding your child/children’s welfare at school, or their learning please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with their class teacher. As Headteacher, I am always available to discuss concerns if they of a very serious nature, or if you feel your concerns have not been addressed by the class teacher. Please contact Mrs. Slade if you would like to make an appointment to see me.
Swine Flu Update
Attached is a letter from the Health Protection Agency up-dating parent/carer about swine flu.
School Meals
A reminder - school meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Parking on the Zig-Zag Lines
The Community Police Officers are now issuing on the spot £60 fines to cars parked on the zig zag lines.
Job Opportunity - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 5.0 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour per day (12.00 - 1.00pm) to assist a SEN child.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application and job details are available from the school office. Applications close on the 18th September 2009.
Dates for Diaries
These will be published next week.
Yours Sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
Information About Learning
One of our key priorities for school improvement this year is sharing more information about your child’s learning. This year topic plans and weekly overviews will be displayed in each class’s window: the topic webs at the start of each new topic and the weekly overviews at the start of each week. These are ‘plans’ and may the learning may change as the week progresses – so don’t panic if all areas of learning are not covered in a specific week. The hope is that this information will enable parents to talk to their children about their learning at home.
Reception 2010
The Admissions booklet and ‘Faith Form’ for reception 2010 will be available from the office as of Monday 14th September. It is very important that if you apply on-line that you wait for online confirmation of your application. (You also need to fill out a Faith Form for St Joseph’s which is available from the office).
2010 New Parents Tour
The dates for the new parents tour for children starting in September 2010 is Friday 25th September at 10.00am, or Monday 28th September at 2.00pm. Please contact the school office if you have a child stating school next year, and you would like to have a look around.
Pupil/Parent Concerns
If you have any concerns regarding your child/children’s welfare at school, or their learning please contact the school office to arrange an appointment with their class teacher. As Headteacher, I am always available to discuss concerns if they of a very serious nature, or if you feel your concerns have not been addressed by the class teacher. Please contact Mrs. Slade if you would like to make an appointment to see me.
Swine Flu Update
Attached is a letter from the Health Protection Agency up-dating parent/carer about swine flu.
School Meals
A reminder - school meals have gone up to £2.10 as from the start of term.
Parking on the Zig-Zag Lines
The Community Police Officers are now issuing on the spot £60 fines to cars parked on the zig zag lines.
Job Opportunity - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT
Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 5.0 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour per day (12.00 - 1.00pm) to assist a SEN child.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application and job details are available from the school office. Applications close on the 18th September 2009.
Dates for Diaries
These will be published next week.
Yours Sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
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