Friday, 18 July 2008

18th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Jump Rope For Heart

Well done to all the children who did so well in the sponsored Skipathon earlier this week. Can children bring sponsorship money in before the end of next week.

Vassals Park

This is a reminder that Reception, Y1 and Y2 will be going to Vassals Park on Tuesday 22nd July, from 11.30-2.30pm. The children will need a packed lunch, own clothes and appropriate footwear. Also parent helpers are welcomed.

School Reports

Thank you to parents for the feedback you have given us about your child’s achievement and the format of the reports. We take all comments and suggestions very seriously and will be trying to improve how we share children’s progress with parents next year.

Cycle Training – Year 3/4

Just a reminder that the last session of cycle training is taking place on Monday 21st July for all children in Year 3/4 who have not yet been trained.
999 Community Fun Day
The 999 Community Fun Day has been organised by the local community police. There will be lots for the children and adults to do, including fun fair rides and refreshments and lots more!!!
Saturday 16th August 2008 , 10am-3pm, Location: Harry Crook Centre, Moorlands Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3LF.
Celebration of Achievements

Ailis Tuohy, Emily Webb, Isaac Allen, Christian Barry, Izzy Poole, Lakshmi Kaur, Anabel Moon, Emman Chaudhry, Elena Bellavia, Isaac Allen, Mia Hood, Joel Vadhyanath, Luke Staddon, Mia Hood Lucia Mercato, Aliyah Latif

There will be a Celebration Assembly on Monday at 3pm. All parents and friends are welcome

Sports Day

Thank you to all parents and friends who joined us for a very successful sports day. Well done to St. John’s Team for winning the most points on the day.

Dates for Diaries

Tuesday 22nd July KS1 Picnic at Vassals Park
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25th July Leavers Mass
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)
Wednesday 3rd September Start of Term 1
Friday 5th September Start of Term Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday, 11 July 2008

11th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Vassalls Park

Reception,Y1 and Y2 will be going to Vassals Park on Tuesday 22nd July from 11.30-2.30pm. The children will need a packed lunch, own clothes and appropriate footwear. We also need parent helpers.

Jump Rope For Heart

As you know, this Monday we will be holding a ‘skipathon’ for the British Heart Foundation. Each class will be going out into the playground for 10 minutes of continuous skipping. 75% of the money that we raise goes to the BHF to help in the fight against heart disease. The remaining 25% that we raise goes to the school to buy sports equipment. For these reasons please could you and your child find as many sponsors as possible.

School Reports

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances End of Year Reports will be sent home on Tuesday, not today as we had hoped. As some children have been told they would find out about their new classes today, teachers will be sharing this information with their classes at the end of the day. Next year’s class organisation is as follows –

Reception – Mrs. Rollings (Assistant Headteacher)
Year 1 = Miss O’Toole
Year 2= Mrs. Ford
Year 2 = Mr. Sherwin
Year 3/4 = Mr. Tilmouth
Year 3/4 = Mrs. Bell
Year 3/4 – Mrs. Mantle
Year 5/6 – Mrs. Joseph (Assistant Headteacher)
Year 5/6 – Mr. Conlon
Year 5/6 – Mr. Patton

Mrs Marsh – Music and teaching in various classes
Mrs. Workman – Teaching in various classes

Sports Day

Weather permitting, this will take place next Thursday (17th July) at the school field off Forest Road. It will begin at 9.30pm but we would appreciate if some parents are able to help the teachers walk the children to the field. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you are able to help.

Internet Safety

We have now sent out third copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2 who have not returned the original letters. If we do not receive permission slips by the end of next week, those children will be unable to use any internet learning materials in class in the new school year (many of which are excellent).

Job - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 7.5 hours per week Term Time OnlyThe Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour 30 hours minutes per day (12.00 – 1.30pm) to cover both KS1 and KS2 lunchtime.You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.Application form and job details are from the school office.

Netball

Netball will have to cancelled this coming Monday, 14th July.

Celebration of Achievements

Jakub Spoinski, Johann Manosh, Jeleil Manmohan, Jaylene Manmohan, Klaudia Swiader, Yan Stepanuik, Michael Apperley, Eleanor Stepanuik, Molly McBride, Oskar Musial, Emediong Jumbo, Sophie Sawers, Hamze Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Sebastian Smaka, Samara Ayton-Lambourne, Agnel Aliyath, Sam O’Brien and Aryl Gudaca.

All are welcome to Monday’s celebration assembly.

Past Pupils Achievement

Stacey Keary, who left St. Joseph’s in 2000, has fulfilled her life ambition and has become a professional dancer. She will be joining the ‘Lord of the Dance’ production and will be touring all around Europe, starting in Russia. Good luck Stacy.

School Meals – Unison Strike

Due to the two day strike of some support staff next Wednesday and Thursday (16th and 17th), the school kitchen will be unable to provide hot school dinners. If your child usually receives free school meals and you would like the school to provide a packed lunch, please contact the school office.

ALL OTHER CHILDREN NEED TO BRING A PACKED LUNCH INTO SCHOOL ON THESE DAYS.

Camp DVD’s

School camp DVD’s will be available next week for £5.00. All profits will go toward materials to enhance the school curriculum.

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headtecher

Dates for Diaries

Thursday 17th July Sports Day for KS1 and KS2
Tuesday 22nd July KS1 Picnic at Vassals Park
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)

Saturday, 5 July 2008

4th July, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Staffing

We will be saying good-bye to Mrs Hazel Nicholson, who is retiring, Miss Claire Wright and Mrs Angela Graham, who will all be leaving us at the end of this term. We wish them all well for the future. Miss Jane O’Toole will be returning from maternity leave in September to teach Year 1.

Celebration of Achievements

Rebecca Dagnall, Leanne Hunt, Lauryn Duffy, Cameron Bembridge, Mikenagh Quirke, Vivian Johnson, Connor Crudge, Lara Brown, Aengus Mooney, Julia Lewkowicz, William Brain and Anthony Dimuna, Georgia Brain and Callum Robbins.
All are welcome to Monday morning’s Celebration Assembly.

Absence Policy

Another reminder if your child is unwell and unable to attend school, we ask you to please inform us by telephone or by letter by 9.30am. If a message has not been received we will need to contact the home address to confirm the whereabouts of your child. We cannot take a message from a child (It has to be from the parent/carer).

Jump Rope For Heart

This year our school has registered with the British Heart Foundation’s Jump for Heart programme. This programme recognises the important role regular physical activity plays in maintaining and improving health and aims to introduce pupils to the massive potential of skipping.
An important part of Jump Rope for Heart is the organisation of a Jump Off. This is a sponsored event which will take place at the end of the progressive series of skipping lessons and will enable the children to demonstrate, through a number of activities, how they have developed their skipping ability. Our Jump Off will be held on Monday 14th July, and we would greatly appreciate any sponsors or donations that you can collect to help contribute towards achieving a big overall total.
We hope you will support your child and the British Heart Foundation in this very worthwhile programme.
Deanfield Study Centre
Payment of £30.00 is now due for Deanfield. Cheques to be made payable to Bristol City Council.
Sports Day

Sports Day is on Thursday 17th July, at Forest Road for KS1 and KS2. We aim to start approximately 9.30am depending on the weather.

Dates for Diaries

Saturday 5th July PTFA Summer Social Thursday 17th July Sports Day for KS1 and KS2
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 25
th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)

Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher.

Friday, 27 June 2008

27th June, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer.

Parish Fayre

The Parish Fayre takes place tomorrow at 2pm and the school will be running a Grocery Stall. There are lots of other exciting activities planned, so please come and support the parish!

Y6 Performance

The date for the afternoon performance has been changed to Thursday 24th July at 2.00pm.

Fruit in School

A reminder that pupils are allowed fresh fruit at playtime - not fruit bars or other alternatives.

Personal Property

This week, we have unfortunately had a child’s bicycle damaged in the cycle shelter. All children are banned from this area during the school day and we are looking at other ways to make this area more secure.

Whilst we do everything to secure personal property brought into the school, can I remind parents that we can accept no financial responsibility for property lost or damaged whilst in school.


Year 5 Cycle Training

We still have some places available for cycle training later this term. Please see the school office if your child is interested – we will not be offering cycle training to Year 6 next year!

Deanfield Studies Centre

The next instalment for the Year 5/6 residential trip to Deanfield Studies Centre is due next week.

Responsible Internet Use

We have sent out second copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2. There are still some outstanding - please return as soon as possible. KS1 and Foundation Stage internet letters will be sent home on Monday.

School Crossing Patrol

We are pleased to announce we have a new crossing patrol person who will be starting next Tuesday. Her name is Pauline Sheere. We would like to welcome Pauline to our school community.

Celebration of Achievements

Sydney-Kay Haberfield, Stephanie Williams, Jordan Toy, Hannah Richards, Ellie Ayton, Edward Dimuna, Theo Allen, Ellie Scammell, Amelianya Cachia, William Munro, Lauren Woodruff and Samantha Masenyama

All are welcome to Monday morning’s Celebration Assembly.


Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher




Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 2nd July Cake and School Uniform Sale
Thursday 3rd July Junior’s Prize Bingo Night
Saturday 5th July PTFA Summer Social
Thursday 17th July Sports Day
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Thursday 24th July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Friday 24th July Leavers Mass (9.30am in Parish Church)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays (Hooray!!)


Term and Holiday Dates 2008/2009

· Term 1 Wednesday 3 September to Friday 24 October 2008

· Term 2 Wednesday 5 November to Friday 19 December 2008

· Term 3 Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February 2009

· Term 4 Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009

· Term 5 Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May 2009

· Term 6 Monday 1 June to Friday 24 July 2009

The school year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that schools will be open to receive pupils for the legal minimum of 190 days (380 sessions).

Friday, 20 June 2008

20th June, 2008

20th June, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,

School Attendance

APOLOGIES!!!

The following children all achieved 95% attendance this year or more (but unfortunately were missed off yesterdays newsletter) –

Jordan Ford, Patrice Etienne, Georgia Brain, Priya Kaur, Lauren Leaworthy, Shania Lindsay-Powell, Kevin Snaden, Omar Ziek, Jasdeep Wynter, Charles Johnson, Kielan Lee, Marissa Peart, Olivia Lambe, Liam Maslowski, Lauren Woodruff, Shaun Dagnall, Yan Stepanuik, Ann James, Aengus Mooney, Kavita Sahota, Tibin Thampy, Yasmin Wakeling. Agnel Aliyath, Kelsey Ford, Jaya Kaur, Cory Leaworthy, Sebastian Smaka, Laura Smith, Shaun Snaden, Joseph Lambe, Leyahn Adlard, Evie Attwood

Again, sorry and WELL DONE!!

Matt Condon
Headteacher

Thursday, 19 June 2008

19th June 2008

19th June, 2008.
Dear Parent/Carer,

TOMORROW’S AFTER SCHOOL GYMNASTICS CLUB

Unfortunately this has been cancelled. We will be arranging an additional session for July.

First Holy Communion

Well done to all the children who received their First Holy Communion last Sunday. A big thank you to Mrs. Bell and Miss Geach, for supporting the children in their preparation.

Responsible Internet Use

We have now sent out second copies of letters to parents in Key Stage 2 who have not returned the original letters. If we do not receive these shortly we will have to stop children accessing any internet learning materials in class (many of which are excellent).

Responsible Internet Use letters will be sent out to the Foundation Stage and Key Stage One very shortly. Please return the permission slips as soon as possible.

Team Point Winners – St. JohnWell done to St. John for winning last terms team points competition. They will have a non-uniform day to celebrate, tomorrow (20th June).Parish FayreThis will be taking place on Saturday 28th June. The school will run a Grocery Stall and will be collecting grocery items on Friday 27th June. Each child who brings a grocery item into school can wear non-uniform on that day.

Parish Raffle Tickets

Can all money, ticket stubs and unsold tickets be returned to the school office, as soon as possible. Thank you for your support.

School Choir

The school choir will be joining forces on Friday with two choirs from Bristol Grammar School, for an afternoon of singing workshops. Both schools are hoping to take photographs to display (BGS) and put on the blog (St Joseph’s). If there are any parents who do not wish their child to be in any photographs, please contact the school office before Friday lunchtime. Meanwhile we look forward to an enriching and memorable afternoon.

School Attendance

Well done to the following children, who have all achieved 95% attendance or more –

Lucia Mercato, Eoan Tuohy, Madeleine Khan-Slade, Hannah Maslowski, Laura Apperley, Dean Turner, Miron Bury, Gabriel Matorres, Cameron Bembridge, Pola Wilk, George Hickey, Elijah Hayden, Jeleil Manmohan, Alfrie Ferris, Jordan Toy, Cara Freeth, Joseph Calloway, Charlotte Petrie,James Ayton-Lambourne, Isabella Woodruff, Oliver Louch, Nadia Naibet, Joel Vadhyanath, Alexander Dimuna, Rebecca Davies, Nula Wallace Luke Staddon, Christian Rochelle, Mia Hood, Rachel Butcher, Hamze Ibrahim-MahamoudAmelianya Cachia, Isaac Staples, Ruby Walsh, Oliver Wiecioch-Giles, Benjamin Underhill, Jerrin Thomas, Ruby Webber, Lauren Helm, Iwan Calloway, Ruan Lee, Emily Cunningham, Layla Dockerty, Edward Brain, Stan Smith, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Megan Harries, Joseph Cachia, Anna Galvin, Samantha Masenyama, Bailey Freeth, Hamda Ibrahim-Mahamoud, Leon Avery, Keven John, Kieron Lindsay-Powell, Corada Wilson, Rebecca Dagnall, Orian Jamieson, Aaron Tarr, Samara Ayton-Lambourne, Thomas Connors,James Grimes, Favour Ray-Nwosu, Emediong Jumbo, Ailis Tuohy, King Wilson, Sophie Sawers, Chloe Bowden, Da vina Masemo, Alan George, Bridget Connors, Christian Tshimanga, Maria Bellivia, William Brain, Lakshmi Kaur, Jaylene Manmohan, Jeffery Grimesm, Sarah Moylan, Anthony Diminua, Isabella Poole, Daniel Apperley, Julia Lewkowicz, Loredana Parrinello, Joseph Staddon, Lorenzo Mercato, Mason Schwarz, Eleanor Stepaniuk, William Munro, Rajan Sahota, Francine Matorres, Callum Slade, Chloe Staples, Hannah Bevan, Liam Smith, Sam Davis, Michael Apperley, Elena Bellavia, Connor Boydell, Rhianna Hamilton, Samantha McGuinne ss, Kaycie Bryce, Charlotte Cunningham,Itohowo Jumbo, Thalia Carr, Bradley Yates, Dorian Bury, Milo Mooney, George Hodder, Peter Suerte Felipe, Ashley Morgan, Keegan Broad, Max Poole, Estella Maloney-Danvers,Jasmine Helm, Callum O’Neill, Rebecca Dudley, Joshua Keary, Edward Dimuna, Zoe Boniface, Brijil Joseph, Ellie Scammell, Callum, Robbins

We will be celebrating their achievement in assembly tomorrow.

Job - SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

Bristol Grade 2 £2066 - £2096 (Actual) 7.5 hours per week Term Time Only
The Governors of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School are looking to employ a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to work 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) 1 hour 30 hours minutes per day (12.00 – 1.30pm) to cover both KS1 and KS2 lunchtime.
You will ideally be enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and be able to work as part of a team.
Application form and job details are from the school office.

Celebration of Achievements

Courtney Hollis, Daniel Apperley, Patryk Drozdz, Ceris Lee, Oliver Kelliher-Swash, Rajan Sahota, Bradley Yates, Nuala Wallace, William Scammell and Jakub Wawrowski and Samantha Masenyama

All are welcome to Monday’s Celebration Assembly.

Dates for Diaries

Wednesday 25th June -KS1 to Vassals Park
Saturday 28th June - Parish Summer Fayre
Friday 11th July - Reports to parents
Thursday 17th July - Sports Day (morning)
Tuesday 22nd July - Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Wednesday 23rd July - Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Friday 25th July - End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

Best wishes



Matt Condon
Headteacher

Friday, 13 June 2008

13th June, 2008

13th June, 2008.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Team Point Winners – St. John

Well done to St. John for winning last terms team points competition. They will have a non-uniform day to celebrate, next Friday (20th June).

Parish Fayre

This will be taking place on Saturday 28th June. The school will run a Grocery Stall and will be collecting grocery items on Friday 27th June. Each child who brings a grocery item into school, can wear non-uniform on that day.

Sweets and Nuts

Can I remind parents that children should not bring in sweets as part of a packed lunch.

Also, because some children have allergies, can children not bring items into school that contain nuts. Thank you for your cooperation.

Colston Hall

Parents are welcome to come to the Colston Hall on Monday 16th June, by 1.45pm to take part in WEPO Concert. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Celebration of Achievements

Maci Quirke, Kavita Sahota, David Sebastian, Cara Freeth, Alfie Ferris, Madeleine Khan-Slade

School Website and Blog

There are lots of new posts on the blog – in particular from Foundation/Infant classes, from Year 6’s trip to the Cathedral and a short recount from some Year 5 singers.

Modern Dance Lessons (Ages 5-13)

Dance sessions will be held on a Thursday 6.00 – 7.00 in the Dance Studio at Bristol Brunel Academy (formerly Speedwell Technology College.

Learn routines to all the modern dance tunes. Call Sam on 07725996214 for information and places.

Dates for Diaries

Monday 16th June Year 3/4 Colston Hall (in the afternoon)
Monday 16th June Year 3/4 Vassals Park (morning)
Tuesday 17th June PTFA Meeting (
Wednesday 18th June Y6 – Leavers Mass (Clifton Cathedral)
Thursday 19th June Fire Brigade for Year 5
Friday 20th June Road Safety Roadshow for KS1
Wednesday 25th June KS1 to Vassals Park
Saturday 28th June Parish Summer Fayre
Friday 11th July Reports to parents
Thursday 17th July Sports Day (morning)
Tuesday 22nd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (2.00pm)
Wednesday 23rd July Year 6 Performance to Parents (7.00pm)
Friday 25th July End of Term 6 – Summer Holidays.

Term and Holiday Dates 2008/2009

The following dates have been agreed for the 2008/2009 school year:

• Term 1 Wednesday 3 September to Friday 24 October 2008
• Term 2 Wednesday 5 November to Friday 19 December 2008
• Term 3 Monday 5 January to Friday 13 February 2009
• Term 4 Monday 23 February to Friday 3 April 2009
• Term 5 Monday 20 April to Friday 22 May 2009
• Term 6 Monday 1 June to Friday 24 July 2009

Best wishes


Matt Condon
Heateacher