Dear Parents/Carers,
Christmas Bazaar - Tomorrow
The Christmas Bazaar is taking place on Saturday 2nd December from 1pm to 3pm. Please come along, support the parish and meet Father Christmas!
Doodlemaths
Doodlemaths is an interactive online maths programme which children can access on a computer, ipad or tablet.
All children have a username and password which they can also use at home. If your child cannot remember their log-in details, please get them to ask their teacher.
To use Doodle Maths:
- Download the free app on any touchscreen device or computer.
- Login using the username and password.
- Follow the instructions within the app.
More information can be found at www.doolemaths.com
Soon we’ll be celebrating DoodleMaths Stars in our weekly newsletter!
School Blog
There are lots of fantastic pictures of our children learning this week on the Blog. The Blog can be found on the new school website.
Parking
Please do not park on the zig-zag or loading bays when dropping off or picking up your child from school. Please can parents/carers keep the entrance to the school clear when waiting to drop off or pick up children.
Cosmos Choir
Next week on the 8th of December the Cosmos Choir are performing a free concert at St George's Bristol at 1pm with the Big Friendly Choir and Merchant's Academy Primary Choirs.
Next Saturday on the 9th of December, the Cosmos Choir are singing on the SS Great Britain at 12pm. The SS Great Britain have kindly allowed families of children in the choir to join us for free on the ship.
Facebook
As many of you will know, we now have a new Facebook page. This can be found on the school website..
Fundraising by Imogen Mereweather in Year 3
Imogen Mereweather in Year 3 has decided to cut her hair for the Little Princess Trust. As a charity that provides wigs for child cancer patients for free, there is a cost involved in making these wigs, and Imogen would love to make enough money to turn the hair she is donating (12 inches) into a wig for a child. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support.
The Matthew Tree Project - Thank you
There is a box in the main reception area if you would like to make further donations.
INSET Day - School Closed
Our last INSET (staff training day) has now been confirmed as Tuesday 2nd January 2018. This means that all days have been confirmed and are in the school calendar.
Attendance
Well done to all these classes with attendance of 97% or more:
- Year 3 with 97% attendance
- Reception and Year 2 almost made it with 96% attendance.
Chill Time Klub
A reminder that if you would like your child to stay for Chill Time Klub bookings MUST be made by 12 midday, unfortunately due to increased numbers we cannot accept bookings after this time. Thank you.
Maths Information Session for Parents - Postponed - Now Thursday 7th December
Following feedback from parents’ evening, we will be holding a parents’ information meeting introducing parents to how we teach maths in school. This short session, led by Mr Searle will be on Thursday 7th December - 3.15-4pm. Children of parents attending can stay in Chill Time Klub for free.
Well Done to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School!
Today Ofsted published a new inspection report for Holy Cross school in Bedminster. As you will know, we work closely with Holy Cross school and parish and we are very pleased with their good Ofsted judgement which is amazing as they were judged inadequate only two years ago. Staff and governors have worked incredibly hard and we think their achievement is amazing!
Awards
Naomi, Abigail, Lilly-Grace, Franek, Elly, Bintou (Y6) and Ava, Ruby (Y4) will be receiving their Chaplaincy Leader certificates.
Tyler M, Shenry, Kuzi, Jay, Filip, Daisy-May, Eyrk, Colin, Christiana, Ava-Raie, Grace, Tyler, V, Jesse, Logan, Nico, Neyo, Ruby, Ben, Ella and Frazer (Y5) will be receiving their Bikeability certificates.
Headteacher Awards: Wilfred (Rec), Miley (Y1), Reggie and Serenity (Y2), Ian (Y2), Jenson (Y3), Zachary (Y4), Kallie-Anna and Kuzi (Y5) and Frankie and Franek (Y6).
Reading Information Session for Parents
Coming soon…
Primary school admissions
Reception Admission for September 2018 is now open on www.bristol.gov.uk/schooladmissions. Children born between 1st September 2013 and 31st August 2014 must apply for a school by midnight on 15th January 2018.
Key dates for Diaries
- Christmas Discos - Infants 5th December, Juniors 6th December
- Wednesday 13th December - Christmas Lunch
- Friday 15th December - End of Term 2 and Christmas Mass in Church
- Tuesday 2nd January - INSET (school closed)
- Wednesday 3rd January - Start of Term 3 for children
- Friday 5th January - Epiphany Mass in Church
- Wednesday 17th January - Year 3 trip to Avebury
- 31st January - 2nd February - Year 5 Camp to Dean Field Centre
- Friday 9th February - End of Term 3
- Monday 19th February - Start of Term 4
- Tuesday 6th March - Year 3 visit to Tesco
- Friday 23rd March - End of Term 4
- Monday 9th April - Start of Term 5
- Friday 13th April - Easter Mass in Church
- 14th May - 18th May - Year 6 SATs week
- Friday 25th May - End of Term 5
- Monday 4th June - Start of Term 6
- 8th June - 11th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp
- Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
- 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
