Dear Parent/Carers
Travel to Faith Schools
Good News - Bristol City Council have announced that any changes to funding for children to travelling to faith schools will not affect children going to secondary school this coming September.
Playground & Security
Can I please remind you PARENTS MUST ONLY ENTER THE SCHOOL THROUGH THE MAIN ENTRANCE. Children or staff must not open any outside doors for anyone. Also children must exit the school via allocated doors – not the main school entrance.
Internet Safety
It is important that children’s use of the internet is monitored at home. In particular, children’s use of social networking sites. We will be having another E-safety week commencing Monday 14th February.
Free School Meals
If you are eligible for free school meals, you can now apply online at www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/fsm. You are eligible if you receive:-
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance
- Child Tax Credit, but not working tax credit (income less than £16,190)
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The Guaranteed Element of the Pension Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support.
Paper copies of the form can be obtained from Mrs Gossan
School Uniform
There is in place a school uniform, comprising of a white polo shirt, navy blue sweatshirt, cardigan, fleece, grey trousers/skirts or blue/white gingham dress. We do not stock school uniform anymore, it has to be ordered on line and the website is:
www.schoolwearforless.com/schools/StJosephsRCPrimaryBS163QR. The order will normally take about two weeks to deliver.
Also children must wear footwear (black shoes or black trainers) appropriate to the school environment and activity. 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.
School Menu Change
The school menu has had to be altered for the next 2 weeks. On the 18th January it will be Sausage and Chips and on the 25th January it will be Curry.
TV Debut
Mrs Pauline Sheere, our school crossing patrol will be making her TV debut on Saturday 22nd January, in the quiz show ‘ In it to win it’ with Dell Winton at 8.00pm.
School Attendance
Mrs Rolling’s, Mrs Ford’s, Mrs Patton’s classes had a good 97% and Mr Conlon’s class had a great 98% attendance.
St John’s Team
Well done to St John’s who won last terms team points. They will be able to wear non-uniform next Friday, 21st January.
Celebration Assembly
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday, 18th January, at 9.15am. Everybody welcome to attend, where the following children will receive their Headteachers Awards :-
Jade Johnson, Kwame Hartley, Belinda Joseph, Natalia Franczak, Jakub Wawrowski, Davina Masemo and children in Year 3 will receive Swimming Certificates.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 18th January - Class 5P and Year 3 Mass in church
Friday 21st January - St John’s Non Uniform Day
Tuesday 25th January - Class 4C and Class 5/5J Mass in church
Tuesday 1st February - Year 1 and 2 Mass in church
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Wednesday 9th February - “Sing Up Day” for Gold Medal Award
Monday 14th February - E Safety Week
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday, 14 January 2011
Friday, 7 January 2011
Special Announcement - for Y6 Parents
INFORMATION REGARDING DENOMINATIONAL TRANSPORT
Bristol City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has confirmed that funding arrangements for children travelling to faith schools will not change, for those starting at faith schools in September this year.
During November and December, Bristol City Council asked parents, carers and the school community for their views on proposed changes to the council’s current policy of providing free travel for all students attending their nearest faith school, if it is beyond walking distance (more than two miles from home for a primary school and more than three miles from home for a secondary school).
The service is currently provided to all, regardless of family income, even though there may be other nearer schools. It usually takes the form of supplying a free bus pass.
One of the main concerns raised was the proposed timing of the change. The original proposal was to introduce changes for pupils starting at faith schools in September this year. As the majority of pupils affected are travelling to secondary school, this would mean that parents did not know about funding changes when they made their decision about which school to apply for, by the October admissions deadline.
Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Clare Campion-Smith, said: “We have listened to the concerns raised and decided not to change funding for travel to faith schools for children due to start at school this September. Funding for children already attending faith schools is also protected and there was never a proposal to remove this funding.
“A report will be brought to cabinet later this year, outlining proposed changes from September 2012 onwards. Any decision on changes will be made in time for parents to take travel arrangements into account when deciding on school preferences.”
Bristol City Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People has confirmed that funding arrangements for children travelling to faith schools will not change, for those starting at faith schools in September this year.
During November and December, Bristol City Council asked parents, carers and the school community for their views on proposed changes to the council’s current policy of providing free travel for all students attending their nearest faith school, if it is beyond walking distance (more than two miles from home for a primary school and more than three miles from home for a secondary school).
The service is currently provided to all, regardless of family income, even though there may be other nearer schools. It usually takes the form of supplying a free bus pass.
One of the main concerns raised was the proposed timing of the change. The original proposal was to introduce changes for pupils starting at faith schools in September this year. As the majority of pupils affected are travelling to secondary school, this would mean that parents did not know about funding changes when they made their decision about which school to apply for, by the October admissions deadline.
Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Clare Campion-Smith, said: “We have listened to the concerns raised and decided not to change funding for travel to faith schools for children due to start at school this September. Funding for children already attending faith schools is also protected and there was never a proposal to remove this funding.
“A report will be brought to cabinet later this year, outlining proposed changes from September 2012 onwards. Any decision on changes will be made in time for parents to take travel arrangements into account when deciding on school preferences.”
Friday 7th January, 2011
Dear Parent/Carers
Happy New Year to you all. We wish you all a peaceful and prosperous 2011. Thank you to all parents who have provided us with emails for newsletters. We will be emailing this newsletter home and will stop sending paper copies home soon to parents who get the electronic copy. This will save lots of paper!
SCHOOL STARTS AT 8.55am. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD GETS TO SCHOOL ON TIME.
Ronald Mcdonald House and Cots for Tots
Well done to everyone who supported the choir and this important charity. £1,471 was raised for the Ronald McDonald House, by the different choirs taking part and £175.41 for Cots for Tots.
Mary Edwards – Retiring after 31 Years Service
There will be a special presentation for Mary Edwards, who has retired after working at St Joseph’s for 31 years as a School Meal Supervisory Assistant (Dinner Lady). We will be saying goodbye to her in a special assembly on Friday, 14th January at 9.15am. You are all invited.
Internet Safety for Parents
On Tuesday 11th January (6.30pm), at Bristol Brunel Academy, South West Grid for Learning and your local Police will talk about how children might be using the Internet more safely. Technologies such as Instant Messenger and social Networking sites will be demystified. The session (around 90 minutes) will provide you with methods and approaches to help protect you and your children whilst using the Internet and allow you to ask questions of the experts.
Aladdin
The Warmley Players (featuring Kelsey Ford from Y6) present the pantomime Aladdin at the Warmley Community centre from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd January. Please see the poster in the playground notice board for details.
Zig-Zag
Lines Once again a big thank you to the parents who are not parking on the zig-zag lines. Can I remind parents that stopping in the middle of the road to let your children out is extremely dangerous. We are monitoring dangerous parking and are passing details onto the Police. I will also be contacting individual parents who continue to act in a dangerous manner.
Dean Field Study Centre
Trip Please could you ensure that all monies due for the above trip are paid by 11th January - outstanding balances can be obtained from Mrs Gossan. Cheques to be made payable to Bristol City Council.
PTFA Coffee Morning
On Friday 14th January, the PTFA are inviting you for tea and a doughnut in school and to let you know what plans we have for the year ahead. Please come along for a chat and a cup of tea at 9am next Friday.
ICT Club
The final session of ICT after school club for year 5's will be held on Monday 10th January.
After School Clubs
The following after school clubs will be starting next week:-
Tuesday - Film Club
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Y3/4 Cookery Club - 6 weeks and Y4-6 African Drumming - 13 weeks
There will also be taster sessions for a Football after school club (Y3-6) next week during the school day with the aim of starting the club on Tuesday 25th January.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home next week and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. Money raised will be given to charity.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 11th January - Year 6 and Reception Mass in church Tuesday 18th January - Class 5P and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 25th January - Class 4C and Class 5/5J Mass in church
Tuesday 1st February - Year 1 and 2 Mass in church
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Happy New Year to you all. We wish you all a peaceful and prosperous 2011. Thank you to all parents who have provided us with emails for newsletters. We will be emailing this newsletter home and will stop sending paper copies home soon to parents who get the electronic copy. This will save lots of paper!
SCHOOL STARTS AT 8.55am. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD GETS TO SCHOOL ON TIME.
Ronald Mcdonald House and Cots for Tots
Well done to everyone who supported the choir and this important charity. £1,471 was raised for the Ronald McDonald House, by the different choirs taking part and £175.41 for Cots for Tots.
Mary Edwards – Retiring after 31 Years Service
There will be a special presentation for Mary Edwards, who has retired after working at St Joseph’s for 31 years as a School Meal Supervisory Assistant (Dinner Lady). We will be saying goodbye to her in a special assembly on Friday, 14th January at 9.15am. You are all invited.
Internet Safety for Parents
On Tuesday 11th January (6.30pm), at Bristol Brunel Academy, South West Grid for Learning and your local Police will talk about how children might be using the Internet more safely. Technologies such as Instant Messenger and social Networking sites will be demystified. The session (around 90 minutes) will provide you with methods and approaches to help protect you and your children whilst using the Internet and allow you to ask questions of the experts.
Aladdin
The Warmley Players (featuring Kelsey Ford from Y6) present the pantomime Aladdin at the Warmley Community centre from Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd January. Please see the poster in the playground notice board for details.
Zig-Zag
Lines Once again a big thank you to the parents who are not parking on the zig-zag lines. Can I remind parents that stopping in the middle of the road to let your children out is extremely dangerous. We are monitoring dangerous parking and are passing details onto the Police. I will also be contacting individual parents who continue to act in a dangerous manner.
Dean Field Study Centre
Trip Please could you ensure that all monies due for the above trip are paid by 11th January - outstanding balances can be obtained from Mrs Gossan. Cheques to be made payable to Bristol City Council.
PTFA Coffee Morning
On Friday 14th January, the PTFA are inviting you for tea and a doughnut in school and to let you know what plans we have for the year ahead. Please come along for a chat and a cup of tea at 9am next Friday.
ICT Club
The final session of ICT after school club for year 5's will be held on Monday 10th January.
After School Clubs
The following after school clubs will be starting next week:-
Tuesday - Film Club
Wednesday - Choir
Thursday - Y3/4 Cookery Club - 6 weeks and Y4-6 African Drumming - 13 weeks
There will also be taster sessions for a Football after school club (Y3-6) next week during the school day with the aim of starting the club on Tuesday 25th January.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home next week and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. Money raised will be given to charity.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 11th January - Year 6 and Reception Mass in church Tuesday 18th January - Class 5P and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 25th January - Class 4C and Class 5/5J Mass in church
Tuesday 1st February - Year 1 and 2 Mass in church
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day – School Closed
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
Thursday 16th December - Apologies for this newsletter being late on the blog
Dear Parents and Carers,
PTFA Christmas Disco - CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the PTFA Christmas Disco will not be taking place tomorrow, due to not enough tickets being sold. Refunds will be organised in the New Year.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation Preparations
First Holy Communion is being organised by the Parish this year and will take place in the last week of June 2011. Preparation for First Holy Communion will begin in January. Parents of candidates for First Holy Communion, please contact Fr Joy before the 25th December. Candidates for First Holy Communion need to be in Year 3 or above .
Punctuality
After talking to the children this week, punctuality has improved greatly. Thank you.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Thursday 6th January - Mass in Church (The Feast of Epiphany)
Tuesday 11th January - Year 6 and Reception Mass in church
Tuesday 18th January - Year 5 and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 25th January - Year 4C and Y45J Mass in church
Tuesday 1st February - Year 1 and 2 Mass in church
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Tuesday 8th February - Year 5P and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 15th February - Y4C and Y4/5J Mass in church
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Can we wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
PTFA Christmas Disco - CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the PTFA Christmas Disco will not be taking place tomorrow, due to not enough tickets being sold. Refunds will be organised in the New Year.
First Holy Communion and Confirmation Preparations
First Holy Communion is being organised by the Parish this year and will take place in the last week of June 2011. Preparation for First Holy Communion will begin in January. Parents of candidates for First Holy Communion, please contact Fr Joy before the 25th December. Candidates for First Holy Communion need to be in Year 3 or above .
Punctuality
After talking to the children this week, punctuality has improved greatly. Thank you.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Thursday 6th January - Mass in Church (The Feast of Epiphany)
Tuesday 11th January - Year 6 and Reception Mass in church
Tuesday 18th January - Year 5 and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 25th January - Year 4C and Y45J Mass in church
Tuesday 1st February - Year 1 and 2 Mass in church
Monday 7th February - Camp week for Year 5 and 6
Tuesday 8th February - Year 5P and Year 3 Mass in church
Tuesday 15th February - Y4C and Y4/5J Mass in church
Thursday 17th February - End of Term 3
Friday 18th February - INSET Day
Monday 28th February - Start of Term 4
Can we wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday, 10 December 2010
Friday 10th December 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Reception Nativity
A reminder that the Reception Nativity will be on Monday 13th December, at 9.30am and Tuesday 14th December at 2.00pm.
Christmas Celebrations
We would like to invite you all to our Christmas Carol Concert which will take place in the Parish Church at 2.00pm on Thursday 16th December. We would also like to invite you to our Christmas end of term Mass on Friday 17th December at 9.30am, which will also be in the Church.
PTFA Christmas Disco
A REMINDER TO GET YOUR DISCO TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!! The disco is next Friday 17th December, 7.00-10.00pm. The children get to choose their own songs – this was a great success in the summer disco!
IMPORTANT - Supervision Before School and Site Security
Can I remind you all of the following –
Although the school does it’s best to provide supervision in the playground between 8.45 and 8.55, this cannot be guaranteed. The care and safety of learners must remain the responsibility of parents and carers, until children enter the school with their class at 8.55.
Adults can only enter the building through the main school entrance (with the exception of parents escorting their children into the Reception class only). Please do not ask any members of staff or children to let you in through any other entrance.
Anybody coming into the school must check with reception first and sign in before coming into school. The visitors signing in book is now in the entrance porch.
Although we still strive to be a welcoming school, these measures obviously mean that we will be restricting access to the school building to those who have been authorised by a member of staff. These measures are in place to ensure –
a) We can account for all persons on premises (in the event of a fire or other emergencies)
b) Nobody is in school who might pose a risk to children
Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's - 6pm Christmas Eve
If your children would like to take part in the Children's Christmas mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve, either in the dramatised Gospel or by doing a reading (or both) then there will be two practices. The first will be on Monday 13th December, at 3.45pm in the church and the second will be on Monday, 20th December at 10.00am again in the church. For further information and to express your interest, please ring Cathy Williamson on 9401782. The Mass will also include a collection of gifts for the homeless (tinned food, gloves, etc.) to be taken up at the offertory. Everyone welcome!
PTFA – School Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Due to your efforts we raised an amazing £325 worth of books for the school library.
Absence – If your child is ill and unable to attend school, could you please ring and let the school know.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with 96%, Miss Wright’s class (third week running) with high attendance of 97% and Mrs Patton’s with a fantastic 98%!
Punctuality – This is not improving. As Headteacher I am welcoming many families into school well after 8.55am. Lateness has a negative impact on learning. We will be writing to parents/carers where this continues to be an issue.
FILMCLUB – The Filmclub will be running next week with a special Christmas film.
Celebration Assembly – Wednesday 15th December, at 9.10am. The following children will received their headteachers award:-
Taychon graham, Josmi Saji, Harvey Hill, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Kymani Pinnock, Agnel Ailyath, Emediong Jumbo, Rashid Salawu-Thompson, Emmanuel Benny and Summer Edwards.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Reception Nativity
A reminder that the Reception Nativity will be on Monday 13th December, at 9.30am and Tuesday 14th December at 2.00pm.
Christmas Celebrations
We would like to invite you all to our Christmas Carol Concert which will take place in the Parish Church at 2.00pm on Thursday 16th December. We would also like to invite you to our Christmas end of term Mass on Friday 17th December at 9.30am, which will also be in the Church.
PTFA Christmas Disco
A REMINDER TO GET YOUR DISCO TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!!! The disco is next Friday 17th December, 7.00-10.00pm. The children get to choose their own songs – this was a great success in the summer disco!
IMPORTANT - Supervision Before School and Site Security
Can I remind you all of the following –
Although the school does it’s best to provide supervision in the playground between 8.45 and 8.55, this cannot be guaranteed. The care and safety of learners must remain the responsibility of parents and carers, until children enter the school with their class at 8.55.
Adults can only enter the building through the main school entrance (with the exception of parents escorting their children into the Reception class only). Please do not ask any members of staff or children to let you in through any other entrance.
Anybody coming into the school must check with reception first and sign in before coming into school. The visitors signing in book is now in the entrance porch.
Although we still strive to be a welcoming school, these measures obviously mean that we will be restricting access to the school building to those who have been authorised by a member of staff. These measures are in place to ensure –
a) We can account for all persons on premises (in the event of a fire or other emergencies)
b) Nobody is in school who might pose a risk to children
Children's Christmas Mass at St Joseph's - 6pm Christmas Eve
If your children would like to take part in the Children's Christmas mass at 6pm on Christmas Eve, either in the dramatised Gospel or by doing a reading (or both) then there will be two practices. The first will be on Monday 13th December, at 3.45pm in the church and the second will be on Monday, 20th December at 10.00am again in the church. For further information and to express your interest, please ring Cathy Williamson on 9401782. The Mass will also include a collection of gifts for the homeless (tinned food, gloves, etc.) to be taken up at the offertory. Everyone welcome!
PTFA – School Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who supported the book fair. Due to your efforts we raised an amazing £325 worth of books for the school library.
Absence – If your child is ill and unable to attend school, could you please ring and let the school know.
School Attendance
Well done to Mrs Joseph’s class with 96%, Miss Wright’s class (third week running) with high attendance of 97% and Mrs Patton’s with a fantastic 98%!
Punctuality – This is not improving. As Headteacher I am welcoming many families into school well after 8.55am. Lateness has a negative impact on learning. We will be writing to parents/carers where this continues to be an issue.
FILMCLUB – The Filmclub will be running next week with a special Christmas film.
Celebration Assembly – Wednesday 15th December, at 9.10am. The following children will received their headteachers award:-
Taychon graham, Josmi Saji, Harvey Hill, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Kymani Pinnock, Agnel Ailyath, Emediong Jumbo, Rashid Salawu-Thompson, Emmanuel Benny and Summer Edwards.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
Friday, 3 December 2010
Friday 3rd December 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,
Bad Weather
Unless conditions are severe the school will be open. Any closure would be publicised on the blog. The school will remain open all day unless conditions significantly worsen (this will be the absolute last resort). The aim is for business as usual!
It also seems that the cold weather is affecting punctuality. Please can you all prepare for these colder mornings so that you are able to get your children to school on time. Punctuality is still poor!
Security - For security reasons, when children arrive late, we are unable to allow parents escort their children to their classrooms. Children are perfectly capable of walking to classrooms by themselves.
ICT Club -A reminder that ICT will not run this coming Monday 6th December.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
Please support next Friday, 10th December, ‘Tinsel 4 Tots day’. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
Community Carols Around the TreeNext Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.Cabot Circus ConcertThe choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
Lost Property
Mr Pitt will be setting up a table for lost property on Monday 6th December, in the school hall from 3.15pm onwards.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £20 is now due; please could you ensure that payment is sent to the school office by Friday 10th December. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home to you the week beginning 10th January and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. If you are planning to have a clear out over the holidays, please could you hang onto it until after the holidays where we will be happy to recycle it for you. Money raised will be given to charity.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wrights (again), Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97% attendance.
Punctuality - Punctuality much improved in Mrs Bell’s Class and Mr Conlon’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB - Next week’s film will be part 2 of the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Transport to Denominational Schools - If you have not completed your additional denominational consent form, they are available from the school office.
Celebration Assembly - There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 6th December.
Dates for Diaries
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Bad Weather
Unless conditions are severe the school will be open. Any closure would be publicised on the blog. The school will remain open all day unless conditions significantly worsen (this will be the absolute last resort). The aim is for business as usual!
It also seems that the cold weather is affecting punctuality. Please can you all prepare for these colder mornings so that you are able to get your children to school on time. Punctuality is still poor!
Security - For security reasons, when children arrive late, we are unable to allow parents escort their children to their classrooms. Children are perfectly capable of walking to classrooms by themselves.
ICT Club -A reminder that ICT will not run this coming Monday 6th December.
‘Tinsel 4 Tots Day’ – by Aaron Tarr Y6
Please support next Friday, 10th December, ‘Tinsel 4 Tots day’. We would like all the children and staff to wear tinsel for the day with non-uniform. It could be as little as wearing a piece on your clothes to dressing up as a tree – use your imagination for a small donation i.e. £1. All money raised will go to St Michael’s Hospital Special Care Unit.
£22.00 buys a ‘nest’ to help babies sleep securely in their cots. £100.00 buys a mattress for an intensive care cot, and £200.00 provides a family with accommodation next to the hospital for two months, so they can be close to their family.
Community Carols Around the TreeNext Wednesday 8th December from 3.45-4.45pm there will be an opportunity to join the school choir to sing Christmas Carols around the Christmas tree, followed by minced pies. We want this to be a special community event and we hope you can all come.Cabot Circus ConcertThe choir will be singing in Cabot Circus on Thursday 9th December, raising money for the Ronald Macdonald House which is an independent charity which provides Home from Home accommodation, for critically ill children. We will also be collecting money for this charity when we sing around the Christmas Tree the previous day.
Lost Property
Mr Pitt will be setting up a table for lost property on Monday 6th December, in the school hall from 3.15pm onwards.
Dean Field Study Centre
The next instalment of £20 is now due; please could you ensure that payment is sent to the school office by Friday 10th December. If you are paying by cheque, please make it payable to Bristol City Council.
Clothes for a Cause
The annual event of recycling old clothes, shoes, bags and curtains will take place at the end of January. Collection bags will be sent home to you the week beginning 10th January and they will need to be in school for collection by Thursday 27th January. If you are planning to have a clear out over the holidays, please could you hang onto it until after the holidays where we will be happy to recycle it for you. Money raised will be given to charity.
School Attendance
Well done to Miss Wrights (again), Mr Conlon’s and Mrs Patton’s classes with 97% attendance.
Punctuality - Punctuality much improved in Mrs Bell’s Class and Mr Conlon’s Class. Well done to those two classes.
FILMCLUB - Next week’s film will be part 2 of the Nativity which is rated a PG.
Transport to Denominational Schools - If you have not completed your additional denominational consent form, they are available from the school office.
Celebration Assembly - There will be no celebration assembly on Monday 6th December.
Dates for Diaries
Wednesday 8th December - Community Carols around the tree
Friday 10th December - Tinsel 4 Tots Day (non uniform)
Monday 13th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 9.30am
Tuesday 14th December - End of consultation on denominational transport
Tuesday 14th December - Foundation & KS1 Performance – 2.00pm
Wednesday 15th December - Infant Party
Thursday 16th November - Carol Concert – 2.00pm in Church
Friday 17th December - Christmas Mass – 9.30am in Church
Friday December 17th - Christmas Disco
Friday 17th December - End of Term 2
Tuesday 4th January - Start of Term 3
Best wishes
Matt Condon, Headteacher
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