9th June, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Penitential Service
Due to sickness, Fr. Eric Foxwell will not be able to celebrate the Penitential Service this coming Thursday with children who are making their First Confession. It has been re-arranged for Tuesday 16th June at 10.30am. Please keep Father Eric in your prayers.
Non-Uniform
St Mark and St Luke were the winners with the most team post last term. They can wear non-uniform this coming Friday, 12th June.
Mad Science
The last session (following this week’s) of Mad Science will be on Thursday 25th June, instead of Thursday 18th June as it is an Inservice Day.
Summer Festival
HELPERS ARE STILL NEEDED. PLEASE CONTACT THE PTFA OR SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU CAN OFFER HELP! (even if it’s just for 1 hour!)
THE FESTIVAL STARTS AT 1pm THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
Friday, 5 June 2009
21st May, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
ST. JOSEPH'S SUMMER FESTIVAL
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT – If you can spare an hour to help on the Summer Festival, it would be much appreciated. Please contact a member of the PTFA, or the school office, if you are able to help.
The Festival is on Saturday 13th June, 1-4pm. There will be stalls, exhibitions, games, rides, bouncy castle, penalty shoot out, stocks, face painting, a bbq and refreshments. The fire service will be bringing a fire engine. Come and have a go at fencing (which you can book on the day) or just watch some displays from the children. £1 entry for adults including free entry to the raffle, children under 12 FREE. Come along and bring the whole family.
Dean Field Study Centre Trip for Year 5 & 6- February 2010
If you would like your child to participate on the 5 day residential trip please could you ensure that you return the completed slip from the letter sent out this together with a £40 deposit to the school office by Friday 12th June. Places are limited and priority is given to year 6 pupils so please reply promptly.
Music Tuition Lessons
If you would like your child to receive music tuition lessons at a cost of £65 for 2 terms, please return the slip from the letter sent out this week to the school office by Friday 12th June - no payment is required until September
Class Assembly
It is Mrs Rollings Class Assembly on Friday 12th June, at 9.15am. All parent/carers
are welcome.
Mad Science
Due to the recent missed session two extra sessions are planned. The last Mad Science Workshop will now be on Thursday 18th June.
School Crossing Patrol
There will be no school crossing patrol for the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 23rd June.
Security - School Entrances
Could all parent/carers, children use the main entrance only when entering the school. THIS RULE IS ESTABLISHED TO KEEP YOU CHILDREN SAFE IN SCHOOL.
Free Breakfast for Cyclists
Thank you very much to Anstees Bakery and Tesco’s for providing rolls and croissants. It was a great success.
School Appeals
School appeal panel members required. No previous experience necessary as training will be provided. School appeal panel members form an important function in ensuring that the admissions system runs fairly and appropriately.
The time commitment will vary according to individual circumstances and can be discussed. For further details please contact the Department for Schools and Colleges, Alexander House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX. Telephone 0117 902 5593 or by e-mail to Jenny.fitzgerald@cliftondiocese.com
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 8th June, at 9.15. The following children will receive their headteachers award:-
Luke Staddon, Ida Johansson, Bradley Bembridge, Josmi Saji, Mille, Wiercioch-Giles,
Laura Apperley, Nazish Rehan, Cole Edwards, Iwan Calloway, Alyiah Latif and Estella Maloney-Danvers.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 9th June - Year 5/6 Mass
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Moving on Day)
Thursday 11th June, 9.15am - Corpus Christi Mass in School Hall
Thursday 11th June, 1.30pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday 11th June, 3.30pm - Let’s Get Cooking Community Event
Friday 12th June - Reception Class Assembly
Tuesday 16th June - Year 3/4 Mass
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Wednesday 17th June - New Parents Evening
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 22nd June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 23rd June - KS1 Mass
Wednesday 24th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day
Wednesday 1st July - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 Mass
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 14th July - Mass Year 3/4
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
ST. JOSEPH'S SUMMER FESTIVAL
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT – If you can spare an hour to help on the Summer Festival, it would be much appreciated. Please contact a member of the PTFA, or the school office, if you are able to help.
The Festival is on Saturday 13th June, 1-4pm. There will be stalls, exhibitions, games, rides, bouncy castle, penalty shoot out, stocks, face painting, a bbq and refreshments. The fire service will be bringing a fire engine. Come and have a go at fencing (which you can book on the day) or just watch some displays from the children. £1 entry for adults including free entry to the raffle, children under 12 FREE. Come along and bring the whole family.
Dean Field Study Centre Trip for Year 5 & 6- February 2010
If you would like your child to participate on the 5 day residential trip please could you ensure that you return the completed slip from the letter sent out this together with a £40 deposit to the school office by Friday 12th June. Places are limited and priority is given to year 6 pupils so please reply promptly.
Music Tuition Lessons
If you would like your child to receive music tuition lessons at a cost of £65 for 2 terms, please return the slip from the letter sent out this week to the school office by Friday 12th June - no payment is required until September
Class Assembly
It is Mrs Rollings Class Assembly on Friday 12th June, at 9.15am. All parent/carers
are welcome.
Mad Science
Due to the recent missed session two extra sessions are planned. The last Mad Science Workshop will now be on Thursday 18th June.
School Crossing Patrol
There will be no school crossing patrol for the morning or afternoon of Tuesday 23rd June.
Security - School Entrances
Could all parent/carers, children use the main entrance only when entering the school. THIS RULE IS ESTABLISHED TO KEEP YOU CHILDREN SAFE IN SCHOOL.
Free Breakfast for Cyclists
Thank you very much to Anstees Bakery and Tesco’s for providing rolls and croissants. It was a great success.
School Appeals
School appeal panel members required. No previous experience necessary as training will be provided. School appeal panel members form an important function in ensuring that the admissions system runs fairly and appropriately.
The time commitment will vary according to individual circumstances and can be discussed. For further details please contact the Department for Schools and Colleges, Alexander House, 160 Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TX. Telephone 0117 902 5593 or by e-mail to Jenny.fitzgerald@cliftondiocese.com
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday 8th June, at 9.15. The following children will receive their headteachers award:-
Luke Staddon, Ida Johansson, Bradley Bembridge, Josmi Saji, Mille, Wiercioch-Giles,
Laura Apperley, Nazish Rehan, Cole Edwards, Iwan Calloway, Alyiah Latif and Estella Maloney-Danvers.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 9th June - Year 5/6 Mass
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Moving on Day)
Thursday 11th June, 9.15am - Corpus Christi Mass in School Hall
Thursday 11th June, 1.30pm - Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday 11th June, 3.30pm - Let’s Get Cooking Community Event
Friday 12th June - Reception Class Assembly
Tuesday 16th June - Year 3/4 Mass
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Wednesday 17th June - New Parents Evening
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 22nd June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 23rd June - KS1 Mass
Wednesday 24th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day
Wednesday 1st July - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 Mass
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 14th July - Mass Year 3/4
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Thursday, 21 May 2009
21st May, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
PTFA Summer Festival
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT – If you can spare an hour to help on the Summer Festival it would be much appreciated. Please contact a member of the PTFA or the school office, if you area able to help.
Also we still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
We all hope you all have a good holiday.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Friday 22nd May - End of Term 5 and Cycle Breakfast
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Tuesday 2nd June - KS1 Mass
Tuesday 2nd June - Cycle Training Year 3/4
Wednesday 3rd June - Cycle Training Year 3/4
Tuesday 9th June - Year 5/6 Mass
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Moving on Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 3/4 Mass
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 22nd June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 23rd June - KS1 Mass
Wednesday 24th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day
Wednesday 1st July - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 Mass
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 14th July - Mass Year 3/4
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6
Dear Parent/Carer,
PTFA Summer Festival
WE NEED YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT – If you can spare an hour to help on the Summer Festival it would be much appreciated. Please contact a member of the PTFA or the school office, if you area able to help.
Also we still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
We all hope you all have a good holiday.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Friday 22nd May - End of Term 5 and Cycle Breakfast
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Tuesday 2nd June - KS1 Mass
Tuesday 2nd June - Cycle Training Year 3/4
Wednesday 3rd June - Cycle Training Year 3/4
Tuesday 9th June - Year 5/6 Mass
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Moving on Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 3/4 Mass
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 22nd June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 23rd June - KS1 Mass
Wednesday 24th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Tuesday 30th June - Sports Day
Wednesday 1st July - Cycle Training Year 5/6
Tuesday 7th July - Year 5/6 Mass
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 14th July - Mass Year 3/4
Friday 24th July - Leavers Mass - End of Term 6
Thursday, 14 May 2009
14th May, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Class 3/4B Invite to Parents
Parent/carer/grandparents are invited into Mrs Bell’s Year 3 Literacy Group on Tuesday, 19th May at 11.30-12.30 to share and enjoy their children’s work on penguins.
After School Clubs
There are still places available on the following after school clubs:-
The next session of Cheerleading starts on the Monday 15th June - 19th July for years 3,4,5 & 6. If you would like your child to participate please complete a consent form (available from the office) and return to the school office together with a payment for £21 by Wednesday 20th May.
The next session of Multi-sports starts on the 9th June - 21st July for years 1,2 & 3. If you would like your child to participate please complete a consent form (available from the office) and return to the school office together with a payment for £17.50 by Wednesday 20th May.
Alpha course
St Joseph’s Church in partnership with Woodlands Christian Centre will be running an Alpha course this coming June and July.
The Alpha course has been running for almost 20 years in the UK. The course is an ideal opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. People from a wide variety of backgrounds have said that they have benefitted from the course, ranging from those with no church background to those who have been regular church attendees.
There will be six sessions. The course will take place run in the Parish Hall next to St Joseph’s Church on Forest Road from 8.00 to 9.30 pm on alternate Thursday evenings on 21st May, 4th June, 18th June, 2nd July, 16th July and 30th July.
The format of the evening will be coffee and cakes, followed by a short 20 minute talk on a particular topic followed by discussion in smaller groups. We will finish by 9.30pm.
No question is too simple or too hostile. There won’t be any “experts” and we promise not to have all the answers!
If you would be interested in coming along it would be helpful if you could contact either Gary or Alison Underhill (9650475 theunderhills@talktalk.net) or Cathy Williamson (tel: 9401782) beforehand.
Adult Cycle Training
Just a reminder that if you are still interested in the adult cycle training, please return your forms to school by Friday 22nd May.
PTFA Book Fair
The PTFA Book Fair starts on Monday, 18th May
PTFA Summer Fiesta
We still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle. If you are interested, please leave a message at the office for the PTFA.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly next Monday, 18th May at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Seetal Kaur, Liam Kelly, Ann James, Eddie Brain, Kai Drysdale, Natalia Warmuz and Izza Chaudhry.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Thursday 22nd May - Y2 Avon Valley Country Park
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5 and Cycle Breakfast
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Class 3/4B Invite to Parents
Parent/carer/grandparents are invited into Mrs Bell’s Year 3 Literacy Group on Tuesday, 19th May at 11.30-12.30 to share and enjoy their children’s work on penguins.
After School Clubs
There are still places available on the following after school clubs:-
The next session of Cheerleading starts on the Monday 15th June - 19th July for years 3,4,5 & 6. If you would like your child to participate please complete a consent form (available from the office) and return to the school office together with a payment for £21 by Wednesday 20th May.
The next session of Multi-sports starts on the 9th June - 21st July for years 1,2 & 3. If you would like your child to participate please complete a consent form (available from the office) and return to the school office together with a payment for £17.50 by Wednesday 20th May.
Alpha course
St Joseph’s Church in partnership with Woodlands Christian Centre will be running an Alpha course this coming June and July.
The Alpha course has been running for almost 20 years in the UK. The course is an ideal opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. People from a wide variety of backgrounds have said that they have benefitted from the course, ranging from those with no church background to those who have been regular church attendees.
There will be six sessions. The course will take place run in the Parish Hall next to St Joseph’s Church on Forest Road from 8.00 to 9.30 pm on alternate Thursday evenings on 21st May, 4th June, 18th June, 2nd July, 16th July and 30th July.
The format of the evening will be coffee and cakes, followed by a short 20 minute talk on a particular topic followed by discussion in smaller groups. We will finish by 9.30pm.
No question is too simple or too hostile. There won’t be any “experts” and we promise not to have all the answers!
If you would be interested in coming along it would be helpful if you could contact either Gary or Alison Underhill (9650475 theunderhills@talktalk.net) or Cathy Williamson (tel: 9401782) beforehand.
Adult Cycle Training
Just a reminder that if you are still interested in the adult cycle training, please return your forms to school by Friday 22nd May.
PTFA Book Fair
The PTFA Book Fair starts on Monday, 18th May
PTFA Summer Fiesta
We still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle. If you are interested, please leave a message at the office for the PTFA.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly next Monday, 18th May at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Seetal Kaur, Liam Kelly, Ann James, Eddie Brain, Kai Drysdale, Natalia Warmuz and Izza Chaudhry.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Thursday 22nd May - Y2 Avon Valley Country Park
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5 and Cycle Breakfast
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
30th April, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Uniform – A reminder!
There is in place a school uniform comprising of a white polo shirt, navy blue sweatshirt, fleece, grey/black trousers, grey/black skirt/trousers, (shorts in warmer weather) or blue/white gingham dress.
Polo shirts and sweatshirts, are available through the school, and can be ordered or brought if in stock every Wednesday morning.
Children must wear clothing and footwear (black shoes or black trainers) appropriate to the school environment and activity whilst avoiding extremes of fashion.
School staff and governors retain the right to request children not to attend school in clothing or footwear deemed to be unsuitable, inappropriate or likely to compromise health and safety.
Please note all clothing and other property – bags etc. – must be clearly labelled in order to minimise the risk of loss.
REMINDERS WILL NOW BE SENT TO INDIVIDUAL PARENTS IF CHILDREN DO NOT WEAR APPROPRIATE UNIFORM.
Personal Property
Children should not wear jewellery to school. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or person resulting from the bringing of jewellery into school. Please note, children with pierced ears whose parents wish them to wear earrings must, for safety sake, wear studs rather then other types of earrings.
PTFA Summer Fiesta
We still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle. If you are interested, please leave a message at the office for the PTFA.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
PTFA Meeting
The next PTFA meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th May in the Vandyke Forum on Fishponds Road at 8pm. Please come along and contribute any ideas you may have.
E-Safety Meeting
Parent and carers are invited to an Internet Safety Evening at Bristol Metropolitan College on Wednesday 6th May from 6.00-8.00pm. The evening will last approximately 90 minutes and will based around -
The types of technologies children are currently using to access the Internet, including mobile phones, computers and gaming consoles.
The type of information children put on the internet.
Cyber bullying
Emerging issues
Strategies for engaging with your children and better understanding their Internet experience.
A look at good material.
An opportunity to ask questions.
‘Wear your Wellies Day’
£219.95 was raised for the ‘Wear your Wellies to School Day’ for the Children’s Hospice South West. A big thank you to all who contributed.
School Meals
There is a slight change to next week’s menu because some technical problems in the kitchen. So next Tuesday, instead of Lamb Lasagne or Bean Hot Pot, it will be Chicken Fillet in a Bun and Margharita Pizza, and ice cream for pudding. Wednesday’s menu is the same except for the Apple Crumble which will be replaced by Fruit Yoghurt with Mini Shortbread, Seasonal fresh Fruit.
Thursday and Friday’s menu is the same.
Avon Valley Country Park
I am pleased to say that we have received 95% of the money for Avon Valley, so the children will now be going. A big thank you all for your contributions.
Get Inspired
This is a 5 week programme at the Unicorns, The Colston Hall for 7-11 year olds, which consists of singing, song-writing, percussion, drumming and lots of fun! It starts on Saturday 2nd May (there are still places available) at 12.30-2.30pm and costs £3.00 per week. If your child receives free school meals there are subsidized places. To book please contact Rachael Coulson on 0117 922 2898/07908211174.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly next Wednesday, 6th May at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Joel Vadhyanath, Will Scammell, Izza Chaudhry, Leon Avery, Jack Underhill, Yasmin Wakeling, Ellie Connolly, Olamide Adetayo, Sarah Moylan and Max Poole.
Children can always bring other awards to be presented in these assemblies.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 5th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Wednesday 6th May, 9.15am - Celebration Assembly
Monday 11th May - Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 12th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed) Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. PaulMonday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Uniform – A reminder!
There is in place a school uniform comprising of a white polo shirt, navy blue sweatshirt, fleece, grey/black trousers, grey/black skirt/trousers, (shorts in warmer weather) or blue/white gingham dress.
Polo shirts and sweatshirts, are available through the school, and can be ordered or brought if in stock every Wednesday morning.
Children must wear clothing and footwear (black shoes or black trainers) appropriate to the school environment and activity whilst avoiding extremes of fashion.
School staff and governors retain the right to request children not to attend school in clothing or footwear deemed to be unsuitable, inappropriate or likely to compromise health and safety.
Please note all clothing and other property – bags etc. – must be clearly labelled in order to minimise the risk of loss.
REMINDERS WILL NOW BE SENT TO INDIVIDUAL PARENTS IF CHILDREN DO NOT WEAR APPROPRIATE UNIFORM.
Personal Property
Children should not wear jewellery to school. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to property or person resulting from the bringing of jewellery into school. Please note, children with pierced ears whose parents wish them to wear earrings must, for safety sake, wear studs rather then other types of earrings.
PTFA Summer Fiesta
We still have some availability for stall holders for our Summer Fiesta on Saturday 13th June – 1.00-4.00pm. We particularly need art/craft, food etc. The charge is £10.00 per table, plus a donation for the Summer raffle. If you are interested, please leave a message at the office for the PTFA.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to do so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
PTFA Meeting
The next PTFA meeting will take place on Wednesday 6th May in the Vandyke Forum on Fishponds Road at 8pm. Please come along and contribute any ideas you may have.
E-Safety Meeting
Parent and carers are invited to an Internet Safety Evening at Bristol Metropolitan College on Wednesday 6th May from 6.00-8.00pm. The evening will last approximately 90 minutes and will based around -
The types of technologies children are currently using to access the Internet, including mobile phones, computers and gaming consoles.
The type of information children put on the internet.
Cyber bullying
Emerging issues
Strategies for engaging with your children and better understanding their Internet experience.
A look at good material.
An opportunity to ask questions.
‘Wear your Wellies Day’
£219.95 was raised for the ‘Wear your Wellies to School Day’ for the Children’s Hospice South West. A big thank you to all who contributed.
School Meals
There is a slight change to next week’s menu because some technical problems in the kitchen. So next Tuesday, instead of Lamb Lasagne or Bean Hot Pot, it will be Chicken Fillet in a Bun and Margharita Pizza, and ice cream for pudding. Wednesday’s menu is the same except for the Apple Crumble which will be replaced by Fruit Yoghurt with Mini Shortbread, Seasonal fresh Fruit.
Thursday and Friday’s menu is the same.
Avon Valley Country Park
I am pleased to say that we have received 95% of the money for Avon Valley, so the children will now be going. A big thank you all for your contributions.
Get Inspired
This is a 5 week programme at the Unicorns, The Colston Hall for 7-11 year olds, which consists of singing, song-writing, percussion, drumming and lots of fun! It starts on Saturday 2nd May (there are still places available) at 12.30-2.30pm and costs £3.00 per week. If your child receives free school meals there are subsidized places. To book please contact Rachael Coulson on 0117 922 2898/07908211174.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly next Wednesday, 6th May at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Joel Vadhyanath, Will Scammell, Izza Chaudhry, Leon Avery, Jack Underhill, Yasmin Wakeling, Ellie Connolly, Olamide Adetayo, Sarah Moylan and Max Poole.
Children can always bring other awards to be presented in these assemblies.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 5th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Wednesday 6th May, 9.15am - Celebration Assembly
Monday 11th May - Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 12th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass (1.30pm)
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed) Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. PaulMonday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
24th April, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
‘Wear your Wellies Day’
Tomorrow is ,‘Wear your Wellies to School’ day. For £1.00 you can wear your wellies and your own clothes and help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West. To find out more about Children’s Hospice South West, please visit our website at http://www.chsw.org.uk/.
St Joseph's School Summer Festival
On June 13th, the school and the PFTA are organising a SUMMER FESTIVAL. There will be loads of things to do, with stalls, games, entertainment, food and displays from some of the children. It promises to be a fantastic day.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to d o so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at
info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
Nice Semi Marathon
Mr Terry (who is a volunteer from HSBC bank, who works with Key Stage 2), completed his 13 miles in under two hours, (1hr 57minutes to be precise).
The money raised from sponsorship will go to ‘For-Ethopia Charity’, and HSBC have said they will match what ever money we raise.
‘Bike It’
Congratulaltions to our newly appointed ‘Bike It Crew’. Owen Riddler, Joseph Calloway, Will Scammell, Lewis Hodder, George Hodder, Kelsey Ford, Agnel Aliyath, Lauren Helm, Samantha Masemo and Jack Underhill.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 20th April - Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 5th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 11th May - Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 12th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carer,
‘Wear your Wellies Day’
Tomorrow is ,‘Wear your Wellies to School’ day. For £1.00 you can wear your wellies and your own clothes and help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West. To find out more about Children’s Hospice South West, please visit our website at http://www.chsw.org.uk/.
St Joseph's School Summer Festival
On June 13th, the school and the PFTA are organising a SUMMER FESTIVAL. There will be loads of things to do, with stalls, games, entertainment, food and displays from some of the children. It promises to be a fantastic day.
We will also be selling programmes on the day with a full itinerary and free entry to the raffle. We hope to sell 8 small adverts on the back of the programme and feel that any parents or carers who run their own businesses and would like to take advertising space should have a chance to d o so before we approach local businesses. If you are interested, please contact Andrea via the PTFA pigeonhole, or at
info@andrea-butcher.co.uk for further information and rates.
Nice Semi Marathon
Mr Terry (who is a volunteer from HSBC bank, who works with Key Stage 2), completed his 13 miles in under two hours, (1hr 57minutes to be precise).
The money raised from sponsorship will go to ‘For-Ethopia Charity’, and HSBC have said they will match what ever money we raise.
‘Bike It’
Congratulaltions to our newly appointed ‘Bike It Crew’. Owen Riddler, Joseph Calloway, Will Scammell, Lewis Hodder, George Hodder, Kelsey Ford, Agnel Aliyath, Lauren Helm, Samantha Masemo and Jack Underhill.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 20th April - Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Tuesday 5th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 11th May - Year 6 SATS
Tuesday 12th May, 9.15am - Reception/Key Stage 1 Mass in Church
Monday 18th May - Book Fair Week
Tuesday 19th May, 9.15am - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Friday 23rd May - End of Term 5
Monday 1st June - Start of Term 6
Wednesday 10th June - Year 6 Bristol Cathedral (Fun Day)
Tuesday 16th June - Year 6 Leavers Mass
Thursday 18th June - Staff Training Day (School closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July - End of Term 6
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.
Thursday, 2 April 2009
2nd April, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Lenten Service
This will take place in the school hall tomorrow at 2.30pm. As always, you are all welcome.
Mr. Sherwin's Class Assembly will take place tomorrow at 9.10am in the school hall.
Services for Holy Week and Easter
St. Joseph's Parish will be celebrating Easter in Mass at the following times –
Sat 4th/Sun 5th - Mass at 6.00 p.m. (Sat) 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. (Sun). Blessing of Palms at all Masses.
Thurs 9th April - Maundy Thursday. Mass of the Last Supper at 7.30 p.m.
Fri 10th April - Good Friday. Stations of the Cross at 10.30 a.m. Service of the Passion and Death of Christ at 3.00 p.m.
Saturday 11th April - Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter at 8.00 p.m.
Sunday 12th April - Mass at 10.00 a.m. with the Folk Group and Simple Mass at 6.00pm
Can I encourage all of you to join the Parish at this special time.
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week –
Reception
95.3%
Year 1
87%
Year 2F
94.3%
Year 2S
95.2%
Year 3/4M
90.7%
Year 3/4T
92.8%
Year 3/4B
93.7%
Year 5/6C
95%
Year 5/6P
95.4%
Year 5/6J
94.3%
Apologies and congratulations to Mrs. Rollings class who achieved almost 100% attendance the week before last, (I forgot to put it in the newsletter).
Well done to Reception, Y2S, Y56C and Y56P who achieved 95% or more attendance last week!
EASTER Egg Decorating Competition
50p to enter. Any theme you like! There will 7 winners, 1 for each year group, so get your creative hats on and make sure you have your decorated eggs in school in time for judging, next Friday, 3rd April.
Free Swimming Scheme
From Wednesday 1st April, ‘Free Swimming’ for 16 years and under, as well as 60 and over. You will need to get an ‘Active Card’ from the Leisure Centre, who will explain that you will only be allowed to swim once a day.
Choir
There will be no choir on Wednesday 22nd April, (which is the first week back) because of an extra staff meeting. It will be back to normal the following week 29th April, 3.30-4.30pm.
Wear your Wellies Day
On Friday 24th April, is ‘Wear your Wellies to School’ for £1.00 and help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West. To find out more about Children’s Hospice South West, please visit our website at www.chsw.org.uk
Nice Semi Marathon
Mr Terry is taking part in a Sponsored Marathon, he will be running 13 miles in Nice (South France) Sunday 19th April, 2009.
Mr Terry is a volunteer from HSBC working with the children in money and group work.
The money raised by you will go to ‘For-Ethiopia Charity,’ and HSBC will match money raised. The deadline for returning the sponsorship form and money is the Thursday after the Easter holidays.
For more information visit: www.nicesemimarathon.com
St. Joseph’s School Blog
Recent updates include a message and photos from Mrs. Joseph who is on a learning visit to France, writing and video From Y2 about the fire of London, Year 1 writing using alliteration, writing and photos from last weeks visit from Avon Fire and Rescue, some great advert writing and multimedia by Y56, news of an ex-pupils adventures on national television and pictures of a strange masked man wielding a sword!
Please log-on and see what we are doing in school.
Have a great Easter break.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Friday 3rd April – 9.15am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – 2.30pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Monday 20th April – Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July – End of school year
Thursday 3rd September - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 4th September - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Monday 7th September 2009 – Start of term 1
Dear Parent/Carer,
Lenten Service
This will take place in the school hall tomorrow at 2.30pm. As always, you are all welcome.
Mr. Sherwin's Class Assembly will take place tomorrow at 9.10am in the school hall.
Services for Holy Week and Easter
St. Joseph's Parish will be celebrating Easter in Mass at the following times –
Sat 4th/Sun 5th - Mass at 6.00 p.m. (Sat) 10.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. (Sun). Blessing of Palms at all Masses.
Thurs 9th April - Maundy Thursday. Mass of the Last Supper at 7.30 p.m.
Fri 10th April - Good Friday. Stations of the Cross at 10.30 a.m. Service of the Passion and Death of Christ at 3.00 p.m.
Saturday 11th April - Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter at 8.00 p.m.
Sunday 12th April - Mass at 10.00 a.m. with the Folk Group and Simple Mass at 6.00pm
Can I encourage all of you to join the Parish at this special time.
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week –
Reception
95.3%
Year 1
87%
Year 2F
94.3%
Year 2S
95.2%
Year 3/4M
90.7%
Year 3/4T
92.8%
Year 3/4B
93.7%
Year 5/6C
95%
Year 5/6P
95.4%
Year 5/6J
94.3%
Apologies and congratulations to Mrs. Rollings class who achieved almost 100% attendance the week before last, (I forgot to put it in the newsletter).
Well done to Reception, Y2S, Y56C and Y56P who achieved 95% or more attendance last week!
EASTER Egg Decorating Competition
50p to enter. Any theme you like! There will 7 winners, 1 for each year group, so get your creative hats on and make sure you have your decorated eggs in school in time for judging, next Friday, 3rd April.
Free Swimming Scheme
From Wednesday 1st April, ‘Free Swimming’ for 16 years and under, as well as 60 and over. You will need to get an ‘Active Card’ from the Leisure Centre, who will explain that you will only be allowed to swim once a day.
Choir
There will be no choir on Wednesday 22nd April, (which is the first week back) because of an extra staff meeting. It will be back to normal the following week 29th April, 3.30-4.30pm.
Wear your Wellies Day
On Friday 24th April, is ‘Wear your Wellies to School’ for £1.00 and help raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West. To find out more about Children’s Hospice South West, please visit our website at www.chsw.org.uk
Nice Semi Marathon
Mr Terry is taking part in a Sponsored Marathon, he will be running 13 miles in Nice (South France) Sunday 19th April, 2009.
Mr Terry is a volunteer from HSBC working with the children in money and group work.
The money raised by you will go to ‘For-Ethiopia Charity,’ and HSBC will match money raised. The deadline for returning the sponsorship form and money is the Thursday after the Easter holidays.
For more information visit: www.nicesemimarathon.com
St. Joseph’s School Blog
Recent updates include a message and photos from Mrs. Joseph who is on a learning visit to France, writing and video From Y2 about the fire of London, Year 1 writing using alliteration, writing and photos from last weeks visit from Avon Fire and Rescue, some great advert writing and multimedia by Y56, news of an ex-pupils adventures on national television and pictures of a strange masked man wielding a sword!
Please log-on and see what we are doing in school.
Have a great Easter break.
Best wishes
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dates for Diaries
Friday 3rd April – 9.15am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – 2.30pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Monday 20th April – Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Monday 29th June - Mass for Feast Day of St. Peter and St. Paul
Monday 13th July - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 24th July – End of school year
Thursday 3rd September - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Friday 4th September - Staff Training Day (school closed)
Monday 7th September 2009 – Start of term 1
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