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.
Thursday, 30 April 2009
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
Thursday, 26 March 2009
27th March, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance
Well done to Y5/6P for achieving almost 100% attendance!
Rough Play
Recently the school has been dealing with several injuries resulting from rough play. The children have all been warned that rough play will result in 1 weeks missing playtime. This is a serious consequence as are the injuries caused by such ‘play’.
Personal Belongings
In the last week there have been two incidents of scooters going missing from the school playground, having been left there overnight. The school cannot accept responsibility for such items, and we advise everyone to take their belongings home.
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.
Beavers
Some spaces have become available at 69th Bristol Beavers (St Joseph’s). We meet on a Tuesday evening, 5.00-6.00pm.
Contact Paula Mainprise for details. pmainprise@yahoo.co.uk, or 07766494086.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Martyna Oswaldowska, Ellie Bradley, Hamze Ibrahim, Julia Lewkowicz, Tanasia Graham, Aaron Martin, Aaron Tarr, Charles Johnson, Itohowo Jumbo, Aengus Mooney and Alan George.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance
Well done to Y5/6P for achieving almost 100% attendance!
Rough Play
Recently the school has been dealing with several injuries resulting from rough play. The children have all been warned that rough play will result in 1 weeks missing playtime. This is a serious consequence as are the injuries caused by such ‘play’.
Personal Belongings
In the last week there have been two incidents of scooters going missing from the school playground, having been left there overnight. The school cannot accept responsibility for such items, and we advise everyone to take their belongings home.
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.
Beavers
Some spaces have become available at 69th Bristol Beavers (St Joseph’s). We meet on a Tuesday evening, 5.00-6.00pm.
Contact Paula Mainprise for details. pmainprise@yahoo.co.uk, or 07766494086.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Martyna Oswaldowska, Ellie Bradley, Hamze Ibrahim, Julia Lewkowicz, Tanasia Graham, Aaron Martin, Aaron Tarr, Charles Johnson, Itohowo Jumbo, Aengus Mooney and Alan George.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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
Best wishes,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Thursday, 19 March 2009
19th March, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
Bike-It – Information Session – TOMORROW!!!
Ben, our school Bike-It Officer will be in the school hall from 3pm tomorrow to meet parents and chat about raising the profile of cycling within the school community. Pop by if you have got any suggestions, queries or just want to find out more.
Staff Training Days
The fifth training day of this year has been set as Thursday 18th June. The school will be closed to children on this day.
The school has also set the first 2 training days for 2009-10. These are Thursday 3rd September and Friday 4th September. Children will begin term 1 on Monday 7th September.
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week. A big improvement on the previous week! Thank you all –
Reception - 95%
Year 1 - 89.3
Year 2F - 97.1
Year 2T - 92.4
Year 3/4M - 94.3
Year 3/4T - 95.7
Year 3/4B - 97.4
Year 5/6C - 98.3
Year 5/6P - 96.4
Year 5/6J - 97.7
6 classes managed to achieve over 95% attendance. Well done!!!
PTFA - Waste Facility Consultation
Thank you to those parents who replied to the PTFA newsletter regarding the Joint Waste Core Strategy. Please be assured that your comments were posted in good time to be considered in the review session.
PTFA Meeting
The next PTFA meeting will be at 8pm on Wednesday 25th March in the Cross Hands, Fishponds, where we will be following up ideas for the summer fair. Anyone who would like to come and give their input is welcome.
Celebration of Achievements#
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Mia Hood, Kealen Westlake, Stan Smith, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Yasmin Wakeling, Jaya Kaur, Lucy Britton
Dates for Diaries
Friday 20th March – Y2F Class Assembly
Friday 20th March, 3pm – Bike-It, Parents Information Session
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
Monday 20th April – Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
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 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
Best wishes, Matt Condon
Dear Parent/Carer,
Bike-It – Information Session – TOMORROW!!!
Ben, our school Bike-It Officer will be in the school hall from 3pm tomorrow to meet parents and chat about raising the profile of cycling within the school community. Pop by if you have got any suggestions, queries or just want to find out more.
Staff Training Days
The fifth training day of this year has been set as Thursday 18th June. The school will be closed to children on this day.
The school has also set the first 2 training days for 2009-10. These are Thursday 3rd September and Friday 4th September. Children will begin term 1 on Monday 7th September.
School Attendance
Here is the percentage attendance for last week. A big improvement on the previous week! Thank you all –
Reception - 95%
Year 1 - 89.3
Year 2F - 97.1
Year 2T - 92.4
Year 3/4M - 94.3
Year 3/4T - 95.7
Year 3/4B - 97.4
Year 5/6C - 98.3
Year 5/6P - 96.4
Year 5/6J - 97.7
6 classes managed to achieve over 95% attendance. Well done!!!
PTFA - Waste Facility Consultation
Thank you to those parents who replied to the PTFA newsletter regarding the Joint Waste Core Strategy. Please be assured that your comments were posted in good time to be considered in the review session.
PTFA Meeting
The next PTFA meeting will be at 8pm on Wednesday 25th March in the Cross Hands, Fishponds, where we will be following up ideas for the summer fair. Anyone who would like to come and give their input is welcome.
Celebration of Achievements#
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Mia Hood, Kealen Westlake, Stan Smith, Niamh Tuohy-Tillson, Yasmin Wakeling, Jaya Kaur, Lucy Britton
Dates for Diaries
Friday 20th March – Y2F Class Assembly
Friday 20th March, 3pm – Bike-It, Parents Information Session
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
Monday 20th April – Start of Term 5
Friday 1st May - Staff Training Day (school closed)
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 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
Best wishes, Matt Condon
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
11th March, 2009 - to be updated!
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance – Getting Worse!
Children’s attendance has dropped over the last couple of months. I will be writing shortly to all parents of children who are missing a significant amount of school. We will also be publishing the percentage of attendance for each class each week.
Section 48 Inspection
Last December the school was visited by an inspector looking at Religious Education and the Catholic life of the school. Overall Effectiveness of the school was judged to be Good. Well done to all involved in the school community for achieving this positive result. Next time we aim for Outstanding! –
‘The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of the school have a clear vision of its
direction and know how to move the school forward to achieve its goals. Structures and systems are being put in place to ensure that school improvement and the raising of standards are priorities. The effectiveness of the Religious Education (RE) owes much to the strong leadership of the Subject Leader and the Headteacher, supported by a well-informed Governing Body.
Teaching is predominantly good and the good practice identified in this inspection
provides a model for where teaching could be improved further. Standards are good
overall. Pupils make good progress across the ability range and from year to year.
The school has identified what it does well and has good structures to support
improvement which will need time to embed consistently across all key stages.’
All other areas were judged to be good, except for Collective Worship, which was judged to be outstanding. Please can I encourage all parents to read the full report. A copy of this report will be sent home with this newsletter.
St Joseph’s Day
St Joseph’s Mass will be celebrated next Thursday 19th March, at 9.15am, in the Church. Next week's Mass for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 is canecelled.
Parent/Governors Vacancy
Would you like to join a team of 12 governors who carry out a strategic role to support the work of the school for the benefit of children and staff?
Day to day running of the school is delegated to the Headteacher and his senior management team.
For further information or to express an interest in this re-warding role, please leave your name and a telephone contact number with Mrs Slade, school secretary or contact Mrs Williams on 9518490.
Thank you,
Shelagh Williams,
Chair of Governors
School Access
May I please remind parents again about the safety and security of their children. Access to the school is through the front entrance. Unfortunately, their safety is being put at risk by a small number of adults who continue to attempt to access the building through other doorways which should be used as an exit for children only. Adults should only enter the school through the front entrance. If you wish to speak to your child’s class teacher please make an appointment with the office
In the morning and evening could children please use their own entrances. This
is for Health and Safety reasons.
St Joseph's Pre-School
St Joseph’s Pre-School are holding a Pamper Night on Friday 27th March 7pm till 10pm. Tickets only £2.50 including glass wine and light refreshments! Spoil yourself with taster treatments including Indian Head Massage, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Manicures or Facials to name but a few! Lovely treats and pamper goods also available for sale! £5 Gift Vouchers available to use towards treatments on the night. Why not buy a ticket and a £5 voucher as a gift for Mothers Day?!
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 17th March - Reception, Y1 and Y2 – Mass in Church - CANCELLED
Thursday 19th March - St. Joseph’s Day Mass
Friday 20th March - Y2F Class Assembly
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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)
One more training day date (school closed), needs to be confirmed.
Dear Parent/Carer,
School Attendance – Getting Worse!
Children’s attendance has dropped over the last couple of months. I will be writing shortly to all parents of children who are missing a significant amount of school. We will also be publishing the percentage of attendance for each class each week.
Section 48 Inspection
Last December the school was visited by an inspector looking at Religious Education and the Catholic life of the school. Overall Effectiveness of the school was judged to be Good. Well done to all involved in the school community for achieving this positive result. Next time we aim for Outstanding! –
‘The Senior Leadership Team and Governors of the school have a clear vision of its
direction and know how to move the school forward to achieve its goals. Structures and systems are being put in place to ensure that school improvement and the raising of standards are priorities. The effectiveness of the Religious Education (RE) owes much to the strong leadership of the Subject Leader and the Headteacher, supported by a well-informed Governing Body.
Teaching is predominantly good and the good practice identified in this inspection
provides a model for where teaching could be improved further. Standards are good
overall. Pupils make good progress across the ability range and from year to year.
The school has identified what it does well and has good structures to support
improvement which will need time to embed consistently across all key stages.’
All other areas were judged to be good, except for Collective Worship, which was judged to be outstanding. Please can I encourage all parents to read the full report. A copy of this report will be sent home with this newsletter.
St Joseph’s Day
St Joseph’s Mass will be celebrated next Thursday 19th March, at 9.15am, in the Church. Next week's Mass for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 is canecelled.
Parent/Governors Vacancy
Would you like to join a team of 12 governors who carry out a strategic role to support the work of the school for the benefit of children and staff?
Day to day running of the school is delegated to the Headteacher and his senior management team.
For further information or to express an interest in this re-warding role, please leave your name and a telephone contact number with Mrs Slade, school secretary or contact Mrs Williams on 9518490.
Thank you,
Shelagh Williams,
Chair of Governors
School Access
May I please remind parents again about the safety and security of their children. Access to the school is through the front entrance. Unfortunately, their safety is being put at risk by a small number of adults who continue to attempt to access the building through other doorways which should be used as an exit for children only. Adults should only enter the school through the front entrance. If you wish to speak to your child’s class teacher please make an appointment with the office
In the morning and evening could children please use their own entrances. This
is for Health and Safety reasons.
St Joseph's Pre-School
St Joseph’s Pre-School are holding a Pamper Night on Friday 27th March 7pm till 10pm. Tickets only £2.50 including glass wine and light refreshments! Spoil yourself with taster treatments including Indian Head Massage, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Manicures or Facials to name but a few! Lovely treats and pamper goods also available for sale! £5 Gift Vouchers available to use towards treatments on the night. Why not buy a ticket and a £5 voucher as a gift for Mothers Day?!
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 17th March - Reception, Y1 and Y2 – Mass in Church - CANCELLED
Thursday 19th March - St. Joseph’s Day Mass
Friday 20th March - Y2F Class Assembly
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April – End of Term 4
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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)
One more training day date (school closed), needs to be confirmed.
Friday, 6 March 2009
6th March, 2009.
Dear Parent/Carer,
After School Clubs
The Cooking class will have to be cancelled next Thursday 12th March, because of Parents’ Evening.
The Y6 Maths Club will be held next Tuesday instead of Thursday.
Choir
There will be NO CHOIR on Wednesday 11th March. Choir will resume the following week - Wednesday 18th March, 3.30-4.30pm
Non-Uniform Day
St Luke’s won the most team points last term, therefore they will be able to wear non-uniform on Friday 20th March.
RED NOSE DAY 2009 – FRIDAY 13TH MARCH
There will be some fun activities taking place in school to raise money for Comic Relief. Please try and participate in some (or all) of them!
50p DRESS UP DAY. Wear your pyjamas to school, or wear something red.
CAKE SALE. The cookery club will be making some special 'red nose'
cakes to sell after school, we would also welcome any other cake
contributions to sell alongside them.
ASSEMBLY COLLECTION. There will be a collection after assembly for
any small change you can donate.
Dinner Money
Could you please send your child’s dinner money in on a Monday, as banking is collected on a Tuesday morning.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Jeffrey Grimes, Pola Wilk, Bradley Yates, James Ayton-Lambourne, Rachel Butcher and Madeleine Khan-Slade.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 10th March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Thursday 12th March - Parent’s Evening
Friday 13th March - Red Nose Day and Y56P Class Assembly
Tuesday 17th March - Reception, Y1 and Y2 – Mass in Church
Thursday 19th March - St. Joseph’s Day Mass
Friday 20th March - Y2F Class Assembly
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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)
One more training day date (school closed), needs to be confirmed.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Dear Parent/Carer,
After School Clubs
The Cooking class will have to be cancelled next Thursday 12th March, because of Parents’ Evening.
The Y6 Maths Club will be held next Tuesday instead of Thursday.
Choir
There will be NO CHOIR on Wednesday 11th March. Choir will resume the following week - Wednesday 18th March, 3.30-4.30pm
Non-Uniform Day
St Luke’s won the most team points last term, therefore they will be able to wear non-uniform on Friday 20th March.
RED NOSE DAY 2009 – FRIDAY 13TH MARCH
There will be some fun activities taking place in school to raise money for Comic Relief. Please try and participate in some (or all) of them!
50p DRESS UP DAY. Wear your pyjamas to school, or wear something red.
CAKE SALE. The cookery club will be making some special 'red nose'
cakes to sell after school, we would also welcome any other cake
contributions to sell alongside them.
ASSEMBLY COLLECTION. There will be a collection after assembly for
any small change you can donate.
Dinner Money
Could you please send your child’s dinner money in on a Monday, as banking is collected on a Tuesday morning.
Celebration of Achievements
There will be a celebration assembly on Monday at 9.15am. The following children will receive awards:-
Jeffrey Grimes, Pola Wilk, Bradley Yates, James Ayton-Lambourne, Rachel Butcher and Madeleine Khan-Slade.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 10th March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Thursday 12th March - Parent’s Evening
Friday 13th March - Red Nose Day and Y56P Class Assembly
Tuesday 17th March - Reception, Y1 and Y2 – Mass in Church
Thursday 19th March - St. Joseph’s Day Mass
Friday 20th March - Y2F Class Assembly
Tuesday 24th March - Y3/4 Mass in Church
Tuesday 31st March - Y5/6 Mass in Church
Friday 3rd April am - Y2S Class Assembly
Friday 3rd April pm - Holy Week Service (in school hall)
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)
One more training day date (school closed), needs to be confirmed.
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
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