CTK Newsletter
14th July
2017
Dear Parents/Carers,
Leaver’s Mass
We would like to invite you all to celebrate with our Year 6 as they end their time at Christ the King, at a special Mass on Thursday morning at 9.30am in the Church.
Parents’ Group
While Christ the King currently has no PTFA, a number of parents have spoken to me who are interested in arranging social events and fundraising for the school. If you are interested in being involved, please let the school office know and we can then organise a meeting of parents over tea and coffee.
Knowle and Filwood Library
Bristol council is considering closing a number of libraries across Bristol because of the latest rounds of cuts. Both Knowle and Filwood libraries could be closed. The council has asked for the public’s views and has launched an online survey. Libraries are an essential service for families in our community. Please take part in the survey to show your support for our libraries and, if you can, go to one this weekend. You only need proof of ID and address to join and then you can take some books out!
Parent Helpers for School Trips
We would like to create a small team of parents who are available to help out with school trips. We would offer some simple training and a full DBS clearance to ensure safety. Parent volunteers would not necessarily be on trips with their own child’s class but would have a great opportunity to support the school and our children. Please contact the school office if you are interested.
VERY IMPORTANT! - School Crossing Patrol Consultation
Due to budget cuts, Bristol City Council are proposing to remove our School Crossing Patrol later this year. As you all know Mrs Harvey does an amazing job looking after everybody crossing the road and we believe that our children will be less safe without her.
Can we encourage all parents to share their views about this decision in the public consultation.
We do not want to lose Carina as our School Crossing Patrol so it is very important as many parents/carers attend this event as possible.
Transfer from KS1 to KS2 - hot school meals
There are a number of children in year 2 currently eligible for Free School Meals. To ensure these children receive a free school meal in September 2017 when they enter Year 3, parents/carers need to apply for free school meals to Bristol City Council. Our preferred method of application is online which is quick, easy and secure to use: https://efsm.bristol.gov.uk.
Parents/carers will be able to make online applications within 7 weeks of the child starting Year 3 in September.
If you do not have access to a computer then the school office will help you with your application.
School Shoes
As you know, children at School of Christ the King are required to wear PLAIN BLACK SHOES. Although we prefer shoes, as an alternative we do accept PLAIN BLACK TRAINERS. However recently, a number of children have been coming to school wearing black trainers with brand markings (e.g stripes or ticks). These types of footwear are not permitted in school.
We do however appreciate that parents would rather buy new school shoes ready for school in September and we are happy to bend the rules until then; as long as children return wearing PLAIN BLACK SHOES in September!
Reading during the summer
Research shows that children who read for 10 minutes a day during the summer holidays make better progress in school than those who don't read. Here are some websites to give ideas and free resources to keep your children reading through the summer, and make the start back in September easier for them:
Summer Holidays
Kids lunches at Filwood Community Cafe:
For £1:00 you can have a drink, sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar and piece of fruit. To order in advance please ring 0117 9149216.
Headteacher Awards
The Headteacher assembly will be at 9am on Monday 17th July and the following children will be receiving the Headteacher’s certificate:
Leo (YR), Marley-James (Y1), Dylan, Moshii (Y2), Ben, Alexie (Y4), Frankie and Marleymay (Y5).
Celebrating Great Attendance
Well done to the following classes for achieving 97% or more attendance this week:
- Year 5 - 98%
Key dates for Diaries
- 20th July - Picnic for whole school to celebrate Mrs Jay’s retirement
- Friday 21st July - End of Term 6
- Monday 4th September - INSET Day (school closed)
- Tuesday 5th September - Start of school year for children
- 14th and 15th September - Year 3 and Year 4 Barton Camp
- Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
- Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
- Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
- Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
