Dear Parents/Carers,
Attendance - Well Done
As you know we have been pushing for improved attendance, especially since the start of January. September- December attendance was a very disappointing 94%.
However, I am very pleased to say that in January attendance has improved to 96%. I would like to thank you all for this big improvement.
Well done to the following classes for achieving 97% or more attendance this week:
- Reception with 97% attendance
- Year 2 with 98% attendance
- Year 3 with 98% attendance
- Year 4 with 98% attendance
Cricket at School of Christ the King by Wicketz Bristol coach Crispin Shingler
Cricket came to School of Christ the King on Tuesday and Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 knocked it for six!
“Are we doing football?” was the question of the day from the majority of the children.
“No” I replied with hesitation, as football seems to be the children’s sport of choice. “We’re doing cricket.” This was greeted either with a confused expression or the follow up question “What’s that?”
“You’ll see”.
Having been given a warm welcome by both staff and children, I prepared my cricket equipment; stumps, bats and balls, which generated curious glances from the children as they walked into the hall for their session. Each year group got stuck into a warm up game designed to help them understand fielding terminology, and even in the warm up, the children were driven to do well with some displaying a captain’s mentality. Following on from this, each class did some catching drills using a cone as a catching aid. As a coach, I was really impressed how the children evaluated their techniques and were always thinking of ways to improve. The children worked very well in pairs, some giving each other praise and positive re-enforcement. It is brilliant to see the Spirit of Cricket and good sportsmanship.
Then came the moment I was waiting for; the game. Each year group was split into three teams; one batting, one fielding and the other watching and supporting, waiting to play the victor. The game played was a variation of regular cricket designed to be fast paced and involve all participants. Once the children understood the laws of this adapted game, they really took to it. Some children, both boys and girls, demonstrated a natural ability with the bat, others were holding some fantastic catches and there were a few who were really thinking where to place the ball when at the crease. The team from the side lines were supporting players on the field of play with cheers of “ooos” and “ahhhs”. Year 6 were the final group of the day and ended it on a wonderful high with each member shaking each other’s hand after a game well played.
I had a wonderful time being at School of Christ the King offering a whole day of cricket. All the children demonstrated a keen want to play and I hope they are able to come to the Wicketz Bristol hub at The Park, Daventry Road, Bristol, BS4 1DQ every Tuesday from 14th February, 4.30pm – 6.00pm. There is no cost, it absolutely free. All you need to do is turn up in some comfortable clothes, trainers, fill in a registration from and have fun.
For further information, please contact Crispin Shingler on 07398 211 596 or email crispin.shingler@glosccc.co.uk
Lateness
Thank you to those parents and children who are in on time every day, or those of you working hard to improve. When children are late on a number of occasions, we will be writing to parents as a polite reminder and asking for punctuality improve.
After School Club
We are launching the Chill Time ‘Klub’ on Monday 20th February for after school provision. Parents will need to book and pay in-advance of their child attending the ‘Klub’.
Half-term events at Bristol Family Cycling Centre
The Bristol Family Cycling Centre is running lots of child-friendly sessions this half term holiday.
There are drop in sessions to help children learn to ride, bike club bike fun sessions for children who can already cycle, a free bike fixing session where mechanics will help children mend their own bikes, and a bookable Bikeability Level 1 course.
We also have open inclusive sessions for riders with disabilities to use our allabilities bikes, and confidence-boosting sessions for adult novice cyclists. Bring your own bike if you can, or use one of ours (subject to availability). We are at Bristol Family Cycling Centre, Bamfield, Bristol BS14 0FE
Headteacher Awards
The Headteacher assembly will be at 9am on Monday 20th February and the following will be receiving the Headteacher’s certificate:-Pamadou (YR), Miley C and Omar (Y1), Casey-Leigh and Lexi (Y2), Noella (Y3), Kallie-Anna and Jesse (Y4), Finley (Y5), Anastasia (Y6) and Dawid (Y6).
Key dates for Diaries
- Monday 24th April - INSET DAY - School closed to all pupils
- Monday 5th June - INSET DAY - school closed to all pupils
- 9th - 12th June - Year 6 camp to Manor Adventure
- 5th April - Year 5 trip to SS Great Britain
- Term 4 - 20/2/17 – 7/4/17
- Term 5 - 24/4/17 – 26/5/17
- w/c 8th May 2017 - Y6 SATs week
- Term 6 - 5/6/17 – 21/7/17
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
