Dear Parents and Carers,

PTFA Book Fair Week - Book Fair Week begins next Monday and will run to Friday 22^nd June. Thank you to all the volunteers for helping to run the book fair. Each year the book fair provides lots of books for children to read in school. The book fair will be open after school each day.

Extended School Club - We have a new Extended School Club starting in September for Year 1 to Year 6 pupils, both before and after school.  The Club will start at 8.00am to the start of Registration, and then from 3.30pm to 5.00pm.  The costs are £2.00 for a morning session and £2.50 for the afternoon session.  For further details, please contact the School Business Manager via the school office or email debrah.davies@bristol.gov.uk.

Texting to Parents - We are trialing texting to parents, and would like to up-date all mobile numbers.  If you have changed your mobile could you please let the office know by Monday 18^th June.

First Holy Communion - Can the governors, staff and pupils of St Joseph’s wish all the children receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday a happy and holy day. First Holy Communion Mass is at 10am.

PTFA Sumer Fayre - Regrettably, the PTFA Summer Fayre has been cancelled this year due to insufficient support from adult helpers. Thank you to the parents who did offer to help out this year.

Keep Fit Classes - Get in shape for summer!  This fun and effective exercise class is back for a new term.  Easy to follow class that will burn fat, tone and shape legs, bums, tums and arms.  Every Tuesday in the school hall at 6.30-7.30pm - £4.00 per class.  For more information contact Lucy on 07901716105 or lucyferris@aol.com

Music Tuition - A letter was sent home recently regarding music tuition for September. If you wish your child to either continue receiving music tuition or start learning an instrument, please could you ensure that you return the slip to the school office by Friday 22^nd June.

Topic Presentations - These are short presentations where the children tell the story of their learning in their most recent topic. In the summer we also invite parents into class, following the presentation, for 20 minutes to look at their child’s work. Because Mr Sherwin’s class did not do this in this week’s presentation, parents are invited to come into class next Friday at 3pm so that they can look at books with their children.  

Y5P and Y2F Topic Presentations - Mrs Patton and Mrs Ford’s Topic Presentations have been postponed to Tuesday 26^th June, at 9.10am.

Attendance – Last Week - Well done to Mrs Rollings’ class with 99% attendance which means their class will have a non-uniform day soon. Also well done to Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Patton’s class with 98% attendance and Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Bell’s class with 97% attendance.  All non-uniform dates will be published in the newsletter. Mrs Ford and Mrs Patton’s classes will have a non-uniform day next Friday 22^nd June for achieving 99% attendance.

Attendance – This Year - Well done to Mr Conlon and Mrs Bell’s classes with an outstanding overall attendance of 97% for this academic year. Overall the schools attendance has improved this year to over 96%. Well done everybody!

Past Pupil Success - Sarah Gossan (a former pupil) has just been awarded a first class honours degree in Astrophysics from Cardiff University and was also awarded top of year.  Sarah will now be taking up a place in August to do a PhD at the Californian Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Los Angeles to further her passion for Astrophysics.

Celebration Assembly - There will be a celebration assembly on Monday June 18th at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award: Robyn Halliday, Eddie Brain, Evie Attwood, Mathews Manuel, Sam Iles, Joseph Calloway and Maciej Oledzki.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards: James Ayton-Lambourne, Emily Webb, Laura Apperley

Dates for Diaries
Wednesday 20th June                    -                       Year 4 Topic Presentation
Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral
Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly
Tuesday 26th June                           -                       Year 2 and 5P Topic Presentations          
Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral
Thursday 28^th June                           -                       Y3M Roman Museum visit
Monday 2^nd July                               -                       School Governing Body meeting
Tuesday 10^th July                              -                       Sports Day (am)
Wednesday 11^th July                       -                       Year 3 Topic Presentation
Thursday 12th July                            -                       Year 5/6C Topic Presentation
Friday 13^th July                                  -                       INSET DAY
Thursday 19^th July                             -                       Leaver’s Mass and end of school year

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Ofsted Report

Dear Parents and Carers,

Ofsted Report

As you all know, a team of Ofsted Inspectors visited last month.

The school was last inspected in October 2008 and was judged to be satisfactory. As some of you may be aware, in January 2012 a new inspection framework was introduced, which is challenging schools nationally to be even better to achieve judgements of good and outstanding.

It is in this context that I am especially proud to send home the new report which judges the school to be good in all key judgements.

I would like to congratulate all children, staff, governors and parents as we continue on our journey of school improvement. Let’s look forward to an outstanding report next time!

A letter from Ofsted to the children is also included in the report.

The report will be publised on the Ofsted website this week.

Best wishes,

Matt Condon
Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

INSET Day (School Closed)

This final staff training day will be on Friday 13th July. We apologise for the delay in announcing this date.

Barton Fields Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

On Sunday 3^rd June from 12-4pm at Barton Fields, Duncombe Lane, Speedwell, there will be celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.  There will be stalls, food and drink, pony rides, 7-aside rugby and lots more.  There will be an unveiling of a plaque designating the area as a ‘Queen Elizabeth II Field’.

Punctuality

Recently there have been a number of pupils who are arriving late. We are sure you will understand that lateness can be very disruptive to the school day for all children (not just those who are late). Missing the start of lessons means instructions and other essential information will have to be repeated, which will delay the start of lessons and the children’s learning. The school day starts at 8.55am.

 Can I also remind parents and carers that the school day ends at 3.30pm. We appreciate that occasionally children are collected late due to unforeseen circumstances.  However,  it is unacceptable when children are collected late on a regular basis.

 Thank you for your support.

Dean Field Residential Trip for Year 5/6
The deadline for returning slips and deposits has been extended to Monday 18th June. Year 6 get priority on this trip, but after this deadline they cannot be guaranteed a place. If your child has mislaid the letter, please contact the office as soon as possible.

Attendance – the 100%ers

Well done to the following children who achieved 100% attendance this academic year. 

Emmanuel Benny, Catalina Bodnarescu, Edward Brain, Joseph Calloway, Jane Campos, Kwame Hartley, Jade Johnson, Belinda Joseph, Ceris Lee, Ruan Lee, Hannah Long, Hannah Maslowski, Ty Mitchell, Bethany Prasad, Talia Scott, David Sebastian, Kamal Smallwood, Stan Smith, Wiktoria Surel, Jaimie Vadhyanath, Jessica Vadhyanath, Aleena Vincent, Allen Vincent, David Wabissa, Vanessa Wabissa, Emily Webb and Owen Webb.

 There will be a special treat for these children on Tuesday 26^th June.

Also, a big well done to all the children who had great attendance but didn’t make 100%. The Ofsted Inspectors were really impressed with the school’s attendance overall.

Attendance – Last Week

Well done to Mrs Ford’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 99% attendance last week!  Their class will have a non-uniform day. Also well done to Mrs Mantle’s class with 97% attendance. All non-uniform dates will be published in the newsletter.

Parents to read with Children

We are trying to organise a group of parents who will be able to come into school to read with children on a regular basis. We will be providing some simple training so that parents are familiar with the reading strategies taught in school and used by children. All regular volunteers will need to complete a CRB check, which will be paid for by the school. Please let Mrs Slade know if you are able to offer your help and when you are available.

Newsletter Language Translation

Translation for our newsletter is now available on our online Newsletter Blog in many different languages. Translation is also available on the School Blog.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday June 11th at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award:

Jakub Wawrowski, Dariusz Franczak, Catalina Bodnarescu, Norbert Kulesza and Jennifer Eubebeagu.

Tuesday 12^th June                            -                       Class Photographs

Wednesday 13th June                    -                       Year 1 Topic Presentation
Wednesday 13^th June                     -                       New Parents Evening
Friday 15^th June                                -                       Y4J and Y5P Festival of Nature visit
Wednesday 20th June                    -                       Year 4 Topic Presentation
Thursday 21st June                           -                       Year 2 and 5P Topic Presentation
Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral
Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly           
Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral
Thursday 28^th June                           -                       Y3M Roman Museum visit
Monday 2^nd July                               -                       School Governing Body meeting
Thursday 5^th July                               -                       Sports Day (am)
Wednesday 11^th July                       -                       Year 3 Topic Presentation
Thursday 12th July                            -                       Year 5/6C Topic Presentation
Friday 13^th July                                  -                       INSET DAY
Thursday 19^th July                             -                       Leaver’s Mass and end of school year

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Ofsted Inspection

As you all know a team of Ofsted Inspectors visited the school this week. Can I thank all parents for your tremendous support and thank the children for being enthusiastic learners as always. We will publish inspection findings as soon as we are able.

Sun Protection
The weather is currently wonderful which means the children have been able to use the school field more often. We advise that all children have a sun hat in school at all times. If you wish your child to put on sun cream in school, we also advise they have this in school everyday, again clearly labelled with their name.

Big Jubilee Lunch and Dress Up

To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee there will be a special lunch for the children on Wednesday 30^th May.  Also, on Friday 1^st June children can dress up in red, white and blue to celebrate the Jubilee.

Barton Fields Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

On Sunday 3^rd June from 12-4pm at Barton Fields, Duncombe Lane, Speedwell, there will be celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.  There will be stalls, food and drink, pony rides, 7-aside rugby and lots more.  There will be an unveiling of a plaque designating the area as a ‘Queen Elizabeth 2nd Field’.

Newsletter Language Translation

Translation for our newsletter is now available on our online Newsletter Blog in many different languages. Translation is also available on the School Blog.

Parents to read with Children

We are trying to organise a group of parents who will be able to come into school to read with children on a regular basis. We will be providing some simple training so that parents are familiar with the reading strategies taught in school and used by children. All regular volunteers will need to complete a CRB check, which will be paid for by the school. Please let Mrs Slade know if you are able to offer your help and when you are available.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Bell’s class with 99% attendance last week!  Their class will have a non-uniform day. Also well done to Mrs Rollings, Mrs Joseph and Mr Conlon’s  classes with 97% attendance.

Mrs Ford and Mrs Mantle’s class will have non-uniform day on Tuesday 29^th May.

St. Joseph’s Parish Transport Group

There will be a meeting of the Transport Group for St Bernadette and St Bede’s Catholic Secondary School on Thursday 31^st May, at 7.00pm, to be held in the Presbytery.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday May 28th at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award:

Mya Sarkozi, Isabela Nowak, Rimmon Joseph, Pawal Wisniewski, Alfie Haberfield and Hannah James.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards:

Maici Quirke, Lauren Helm, David Wabissa, Micah Gayle, Joel Shelvi, Samuel Toye, Lara Brown, Jakub Wawrowski, Muhammad Baig, Lionel Sowa and David Sebastian.

Friday 1^st June                                   -                       End of Term 5

Tuesday 12^th June                            -                       Class Photographs

Friday 15^th June                                -                       Y4J and Y5P Festival of Nature visit

Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral

Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly

Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral

Thursday 28^th June                           -                       Y3M Roman Museum visit

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

Ofsted Inspection

We are pleased to welcome a team of Ofsted inspectors into school next Tuesday and Wednesday. A parent questionnaire is being sent out to all families today. We are very proud of what our children are achieving at St Joseph’s and appreciate any feedback you can give the inspecting team.

Newsletter Language Translation

Translation for our newsletter is now available on our online Newsletter Blog in many different languages. Translation is also available on the School Blog.

Choir singing at Olympic Torch Event

On Tuesday afternoon the school choir will be singing in the Millennium Square as part of the entertainment before the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the evening.  They will be singing at 3.30pm as part of a larger Primary Phase Choir and will be singing a song especially commissioned for the event.  Parents wishing to support their children, or to come and see the choir, are welcome.  Parking will be problematic however as the @Bristol car park will be closed and on street parking will be for events personnel only.  Parking further away and walking to the Square is the best option.  The Millennium square celebrations are free but for more ticket details please follow this link http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/olympic-torch-relay-evening-celebration.  The school does not have tickets.  The choir will be returning to school at about 4.30 and will need to be collected from the Entrance Hall. The choir and I are really looking forward to this historic occasion and hope many of you will be able to join us.  Mrs C. Marsh

Parents to read with Children

We are trying to organise a group of parents who will be able to come into school to read with children on a regular basis. We will be providing some simple training so that parents are familiar with the reading strategies taught in school and used by children. All regular volunteers will need to complete a CRB check, which will be paid for by the school. Please let Mrs Slade know if you are able to offer your help and when you are available.

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Ford and Mrs Mantle’s class with 99% attendance last week!  Their classes will have a non-uniform day. Also well done to Mr Conlon’s class with 98% attendance and Mrs Joseph and Mrs Bell’s classes had 97%. All dates for non-uniform days will be published in the newsletter.

Overall attendance in our school has improved significantly this year and is now better than national levels at 95.8%. Thank you all for your support this year. 

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday May 21^st at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award:

Micah Gayle, Milly Wiercioch, Nile Thomas and Harrison Bains-Doyle.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards:

David Sebastian, Angus Wallace, Muhammad Baig and Meigan Westlake.

Dates for Diaries

(Other assembly dates to be confirmed and the final Teacher Training Day will be in Term 6 and we will confirm the date as soon as possible.)

Monday 21^st May                             -                       Full Governing Body Meeting

Tuesday 22^nd May                            -                       Choir – Olympic Torch song Performance

Friday 25^th May                                 -                       Y3M Class Assembly

Friday 1^st June                                   -                       End of Term 5

Tuesday 12^th June                            -                       Class Photographs

Friday 15^th June                                -                       Y4J and Y5P Festival of Nature visit

Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral

Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly

Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral

Thursday 28^th June                           -                       Y3M Roman Museum visit

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

St. Joseph’s Parish Transport Group

There will be a meeting of the Transport Group for St Bernadette and St Bede’s Catholic Secondary School on Thursday 31^st May, at 7.00pm, to be held in the Presbytery.

Attendance

Well done to Mr Sherwin and Mrs Ford’s class with  99% attendance last week!  Their classes will have a non-uniform day next Tuesday 15^th May. Mrs Joseph’s class had 98% attendance and Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Bell’s classes had 97%. 

Updated Contacts/Medical Conditions

If your child’s contact details, medical or dietary conditions have changed, could you please let the office know as soon as possible in order for us to update our records.

Medical Appointments
If your child has a dentist or doctor’s appointment during school hours, could you please put a request in writing in advance for the attention of the class teacher.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Monday May 14th at 3pm, where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award:

Tejal Sebastian, Jakub Spocinski, Therese Briones, Kealen Westlake, Meikel Quirke, Wiktoria Pawlaszczyk and Patyricia Plewa.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards:

Edwin Sebastian, Issy Woodruff, Alfie Ferris and Molly McBride.

Dates for Diaries

(Other assembly dates to be confirmed and the final Teacher Training Day will be in Term 6 and we will confirm the date as soon as possible.)

Monday 14^th May                            -                       KS2 SATS Week

Friday 18^th May                                 -                       Y1 Class Assembly

Monday 21^st May                             -                       Full Governing Body Meeting

Tuesday 22^nd May                            -                       Choir – Olympic Torch song Performance

Friday 25^th May                                 -                       Y3M Class Assembly

Friday 1^st June                                   -                       End of Term 5

Tuesday 12^th June                            -                       Class Photographs

Friday 15^th June                                -                       Y4J and Y5P Festival of Nature     

Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral

Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly

Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral

Thursday 28^th June                           -                       Y3M Roman Museum Visit

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

EYFS Stay and Play

There will be no stay and play session next week, due to the Bank Holiday.

Attendance

Well done to Mr Conlon’s class with 99%, Mrs Bell with 98% and Mrs Patton’s with 97% attendance.  This is an improvement from the first week back after Easter. All classes who get 99% or 100% attendance get a special non-uniform day.

Updated Contacts/Medical Conditions

If your child’s contact details, medical or dietary conditions have changed, could you please let the office know as soon as possible in order for us to update our records.

Celebration Assembly

There will be a celebration assembly on Tuesday 8^th May,  at 9.15am where the following children will receive their Headteacher’s award.

Mikenagh Quirke, Jo Lambe, Anisa Rasul, James Ayton-Lambourne, Chinnu James, Ellie Bains-Doyle, Cameron Savage, Hannah Maslowski and Kiara Savage.

These children will receive Superstars Sports Awards:

Anisa Rasul, Nuala Wallace, Taychon Graham and Robyn Halliday

Dates for Diaries

(Other assembly dates to be confirmed and the final Teacher Training Day will be in Term 6 and we will confirm the date as soon as possible.)

Monday 14^th May                            -                       KS2 SATS Week

Friday 18^th May                                 -                       Y1 Class Assembly

Monday 21^st May                            -                       Full Governing Body Meeting

Friday 25^th May                                 -                       Y3M Class Assembly

Thursday 21^st June                            -                       Y6 Leavers Mass at Clifton Cathedral

Friday 22^nd June                               -                       Y5/6 Class Assembly

Wednesday 27^th June                     -                       Y6 ‘Moving On’ Bristol Cathedral

Best wishes,

Matt Condon

Headteacher