Dear Parents/Carers,

Christmas Celebrations

We have just had a wonderful period of Advent and Christmas celebrations.  Can I say a big thank you to everybody in the school community for making these events so special and full of joy.

Paediatric First Aid

A Paediatric first aid course is being held at Filwood Community Centre.  Please contact Lucy on 07788353446.

Attendance 

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

Year 2 - 97%

Year 3 - 98%

Year 4 - 97%

Dates for Diaries

Monday 7th January - Start of Term 3

30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  

18th February - 22nd February - School holiday

8th April - 22nd April - School holiday

Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week

27th May - 31st May - School holiday

7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure

22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days

24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub

w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub

Monday 2nd September 2019 - Start of academic year

Can I take this opportunity to thank all of you for your help and support this year.

We wish you all a peaceful and happy Christmas and we will see you all on Monday 7th January.

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Christmas Baazar

It was lovely to see so many of you at the Baazar last Saturday.  The Baazar raised just over £2,000 for the Parish and the Community.  Thank you.

Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day will be celebrated on Friday 21st December.  Children can wear their Christmas jumper along with their normal school uniform.

Parking

Please DO NOT park on the zigzag lines as this causes danger to the children when crossing the road.

These lines (including the loading bay) are enforceable. This means that Bristol City Council are using mobile cameras to photograph vehicles that are parked illegally and will be issuing fines. We have been asked to contact the enforcement department with details of vehicles parked (or stopping) illegally.

Paediatric First Aid

A Paediatric first aid course is being held at Filwood Community Centre.  Please contact Lucy on 07788353446.

Attendance 

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 1 - 97%
Year 2 - 99%
Year 4 - 97%
Year 6 - 98%

This means Year 2 will have a special non-uniform day on a later date which will be decided by Mrs Triggs.

Dealing with Problems

If parents have any problems regarding their child, they are always advised to see the class teacher. Alternatively you can always speak to Mrs Selway or myself on the front gate, or speak to the team in the office who will find the right person to help.

Recently we have had problems being shared on Facebook that have not been shared with the school. If we are told what you are worried about, we will always do our best to address your concerns.

Christmas lunch 

The children’s Christmas dinner day is the 19th December.  Children will be booked in for a Christmas lunch unless you let the school office know.  The school cook needs to have the number of Christmas dinners to prepare before the day. The cost will be £2.10 for Junior Children.

Summer Chill Time Klub

Summer Chill Time Klub will run again during the summer holiday next year.  The Klub will be open on w/c 29th July and 5th August.   If you would like to book your child into the Klub please telephone the school office.

Dates for Diaries

Monday 17th December - Junior Christmas performance @ 2pm Church
Tuesday 18th December - Infant Christmas Performance @ 2pm
Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Dinner
Friday 21st December - Christmas Jumper Day
22nd December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday
w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub
w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub
Monday 2nd September 2019 - Start of academic year

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

School Places for September

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Years 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office. 

Parents can now apply for places for Reception 2019 via www.bristol.gov.uk/schooladmissions.  All applications need to be made by the 15th January 2019.  A supplementary form also needs to be completed and returned to the school office.

IF YOU KNOW SOMEBODY WHO NEEDS A SCHOOL PLACE, PLEASE LET THEM KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL OF CHRIST THE KING! Thank you.

Parking

Please DO NOT park on the zigzag lines as this causes danger to the children when crossing the road.

These lines (including the loading bay) are enforceable. This means that Bristol City Council are using mobile cameras to photograph vehicles that are parked illegally and will be issuing fines. We have been asked to contact the enforcement department with details of vehicles parked (or stopping) illegally.

Attendance 

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

Year 3 - 99%

Year 4 - 99%

Year 6 - 99%

This means Year 3, 4 and 6 will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 14th December.

Dealing with Problems

If parents have any problems regarding their child, they are always advised to see the class teacher. Alternatively you can always speak to Mrs Selway or myself on the front gate, or speak to the team in the office who will find the right person to help. 

Recently we have had problems being shared on Facebook that have not been shared with the school. If we are told what you are worried about, we will always do our best to address your concerns.

Christmas lunch 

The children’s Christmas dinner day is the 19th December.  Children will be booked in for a Christmas lunch unless you let the school office know.  The school cook needs to have the number of Christmas dinners to prepare before the day. The cost will be £2.10 for Junior Children. 

Summer Chill Time Klub

Summer Chill Time Klub will run again during the summer holiday next year.  The Klub will be open on w/c 29th July and 5th August.   If you would like to book your child into the Klub please telephone the school office.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are: Ronnie R), Antony and Sofia (Y1), Declan and Aaliyah (Y2), Kaya (Y3),Layla and Lexi (Y4),Terry and Ella (Y5), Gracie (Y6). 

Dates for Diaries

Monday 17th December - Junior Christmas performance @ 2pm Church

Tuesday 18th December - Infant Christmas Performance @ 2pm

Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Dinner

22nd December - 4th January - School holiday

30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  

18th February - 22nd February - School holiday

8th April - 22nd April - School holiday

Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week

27th May - 31st May - School holiday

7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure

22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days

24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub

w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub

Monday 2nd September 2019 - Start of academic year

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

The Best Week of Attendance Ever!

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 1 - 98%
Year 2 - 99%
Year 3 - 99%
Year 4 - 99%
Year 5 - 99%
Year 6 - 98%

This means Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 7th December.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

School Places for September

In July, Ofsted Inspector Michael Merchant praised our school saying, ‘The School of Christ The King is a welcoming, caring school… where there is a very positive atmosphere in classrooms and teachers have high expectations of pupils’.

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Years 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Parents can now apply for places for Reception 2019 via www.bristol.gov.uk/schooladmissions.  All applications need to be made by the 15th January 2019.  A supplementary form also needs to be completed and returned to the school office.

IF YOU KNOW SOMEBODY WHO NEEDS A SCHOOL PLACE, PLEASE LET THEM KNOW ABOUT SCHOOL OF CHRIST THE KING! Thank you.

Dealing with Problems

If parents have any problems regarding their child, they are always advised to see the class teacher. Alternatively you can always speak to Mrs Selway or myself on the front gate, or speak to the team in the office who will find the right person to help.
Recently we have had problems being shared on Facebook that have not been shared with the school. If we are told what you are worried about, we will always do our best to address your concerns.

Punctuality

A reminder that children need to be in school by 8.50am.  On a morning if your child does not arrive by 8.55am the front gates will be closed and your child will need to be brought to the main school office on arrival. We will always request a reason for lateness when a child is more than 5 minutes late.

We also have a number of children who are regularly collected late from school. Whilst we understand that parents and carers may be occasionally late collecting their child, it is unacceptable when this is a regular occurance. When this is happening often we will contact parents explaining that, if late collection continues, we will have to restrict access to extended school activities such as clubs and Chill Time Club.

If you are late, due to unforeseen circumstances, please let the school office know.

Christmas Lunch 

The children’s Christmas dinner day is the 19th December.  Children will be booked in for a Christmas lunch unless you let the school office know.  The school cook needs to have the number of Christmas dinners to prepare before the day. The cost will be £2.10 for Junior Children.

Summer Chill Time Klub

Summer Chill Time Klub will run again during the summer holiday next year.  The Klub will be open on w/c 29th July and 5th August.   If you would like to book your child into the Klub please telephone the school office.

Leave of Absence During Term Time

We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances.  Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before leave is due to commence.  Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised.  There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon.  If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice.  This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.

We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.

Year 6 SATs Week

Year 6 SATs tests will take place from Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2019.  These are statutory tests and parents/carers should avoid any family holidays during the month of May.

Head teacher Awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are: Filip (R), Freya and Kalvin (Y1), Cheyenne (Y2), Chloe (Y3), Anya and Chanelle (Y4), Megan (Y5), Jay T and Billy-Joe (Y6).
Dates of School Clubs (including Chill Time Klub) that are cancelled for Staff training:

All dates are Wednesday:-

• 9th Jan
• 30th Jan
• 6th March
• 27th March
• 1st May
• 15th May
• 12th June
• 26th June
• 10th July

Key dates

• Monday 17th December - Junior Christmas performance @ 2pm Church
• Tuesday 18th December - Infant Christmas Performance @ 2pm
• Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Dinner
• 22nd December - 4th January - School holiday
• 30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  
• 18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
• 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
• Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
• 27th May - 31st May - School holiday
• 7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
• 22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
• 24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday
• w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub
• w/c 5th August     - Summer Chill Time Klub

School Holiday Dates 2019 - 2020

• Academic Year start on Monday 2nd September 2019
• 28th October - 1st November 2019 - School Holiday
• 23rd December - 3rd January 2020 - School Holiday
• 17th February - 21st February 2020 - School Holiday
• 6th April - 17th April 2020 - School Holiday
• 25th May - 29th May 2020 - School Holiday
• 20th July - 31st August  2020 - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Christmas Lunch

The children’s Christmas dinner day is on the 19th December.  Children will be booked in for a Christmas lunch unless you let the school office know.  The cost will be £2.10 for Junior Children.

Summer Chill Time Klub

Summer Chill Time Klub will run again during the summer holiday next year.  The Klub will be open on w/c 29th July and 5th August.   If you would like to book your child into the Klub please telephone the school office.

Nut Allergies
 
If your child has a nut allergy, please contact the school office so that we can take appropriate precautions.

School Uniform Reminder

A reminder that children should not be wearing leggings or tracksuit bottoms.  Earrings can be worn as long as they are just simple stud earrings.  Thank you.

Year 6 SATs Week

Year 6 SATs tests will take place from Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2019.  These are statutory tests and parents/carers should avoid any family holidays during the month of May.

Volunteer at Lifeskills

Did your child come to Lifeskills? Have you got a bit of spare time on your hands? Would you like to work with children to improve their safety skills?

Lifeskills is a safety education charity helping thousands of children from across the West of England to live safer, happier lives. Our Centre is a realistic village with houses, shops, a railway and a beach where children learn how to deal with dangerous or difficult situations in a safe, interactive environment. We need volunteers to guide small groups of children through the Lifeskills village. Sessions run from 9.40am – 12pm and 12.40pm – 3pm weekdays during term time. Volunteering is flexible and we only ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days a month. If you would like to get involved call 0117 922 4511 or email johanna@lifeskills-bristol.org.uk

We are the busiest we have ever been and are fully booked for the current academic year. This means we need to recruit more volunteers for our Year 6 programme to ensure your pupils get the best possible experience.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Year 2 98%
• Year 5 99%

This means Year 5 will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 30th November.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:- Toby (R), Wilfred (Y1), Benji HH (Y2), Chris, Rosa and Cody W (Y3), Moshii and Gracie (Y4), Terry (Y5) Gracie L and Kuzi (Y6).

Dates of School Clubs (including Chill Time Klub) that are cancelled for Staff training:

All dates are Wednesday:-

28th Nov
9th Jan
30th Jan
6th March
27th March
1st May
15th May
12th June
26th June
10th July

Key dates

Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Dinner
22nd December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday
w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub
w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub
School Holiday Dates 2019 - 2020
Academic Year start on Monday 2nd September 2019
28th October - 1st November 2019 - School Holiday
23rd December - 3rd January 2020 - School Holiday
17th February - 21st February 2020 - School Holiday
6th April - 17th April 2020 - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May 2020 - School Holiday
20th July - 31st August  2020 - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Summer Chill Time Klub

Summer Chill Time Klub will run again during the summer holiday next year.  The Klub will be open on w/c 29th July and 5th August.   If you would like to book your child into the Klub please telephone the school office.

School Uniform Reminder

A reminder that children should not be wearing leggings or tracksuit bottoms.  Earrings can be worn as long as they are just simple stud earrings.  Thank you.

Year 6 SATs Week

Year 6 SATs tests will take place from Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2019.  These are statutory tests and parents/carers should avoid any family holidays during the month of May.

Volunteer at Lifeskills

Did your child come to Lifeskills? Have you got a bit of spare time on your hands? Would you like to work with children to improve their safety skills? Lifeskills is a safety education charity helping thousands of children from across the West of England to live safer, happier lives. 

Our Centre is a realistic village with houses, shops, a railway and a beach where children learn how to deal with dangerous or difficult situations in a safe, interactive environment. We need volunteers to guide small groups of children through the Lifeskills village. Sessions run from 9.40am – 12pm and 12.40pm – 3pm weekdays during term time. Volunteering is flexible and we only ask for a minimum commitment of 2 days a month. If you would like to get involved call 0117 922 4511 or email johanna@lifeskills-bristol.org.uk

We are the busiest we have ever been and are fully booked for the current academic year. This means we need to recruit more volunteers for our Year 6 programme to ensure your pupils get the best possible experience.

Parent Governor Vacancy

As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.

We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor.  All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.

Meetings are termly and  run from 3:30 to 5:30pm.   An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.

If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Moving to another school

If you are looking to move your child to another because of change of address or location etc.  Please can you speak with the school office who will let you have a form to complete for details of the new school.  It is important that the school knows that the child is moving school and where they are going, otherwise we will have to report them as a missing child to the local authority.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 1 98%
Year 3 98%
Year 4 99%
Year 6 97%

This means Year 4 will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 23rd November.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:- Leo (R), Macy (Y1), Fidel and Bernice (Y2), Millie, Alex W and Alexander W (Y3), Olly and Freddie (Y4), Wiktoria (Y5) and Christiana (Y6). 

Dates of School Clubs (including Chill Time Klub) that are cancelled for Staff training:

All dates are Wednesday:-
28th Nov
9th Jan
30th Jan
6th March
27th March
1st May
15th May
12th June
26th June
10th July

Key dates

Wednesday 19th December - Christmas Dinner
22nd December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday
w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub
w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub
School Holiday Dates 2019 - 2020
Academic Year start on Monday 2nd September 2019
28th October - 1st November 2019 - School Holiday
23rd December - 3rd January 2020 - School Holiday
17th February - 21st February 2020 - School Holiday
6th April - 17th April 2020 - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May 2020 - School Holiday
20th July - 31st August  2020 - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Parent Governor Vacancy

As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.

We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor.  All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.

Meetings are termly and  run from 3:30 to 5:30pm.   An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.

If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Big Breakfast Week

There is a Big Breakfast Week running from 12th to 16th November.  Fareshare are organising this event and during the week the school will get a visit from a local celebrity chef to make smoothies with the children. Josh Eggleton, local Bristol Chef, will be visiting on Wednesday 14th November to make smoothies with the children.

Year 6 SATs Week

Year 6 SATs tests will take place from Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2019.  These are statutory tests and parents/carers should avoid any family holidays during the month of May.

Moving to another school

If you are looking to move your child to another because of change of address or location etc.  Please can you speak with the school office who will let you have a form to complete for details of the new school.  It is important that the school knows that the child is moving school and where they are going, otherwise we will have to report them as a missing child to the local authority.

Odd Sock Day 

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Reception 98%
• Year 2 97%
• Year 4 97%

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:-  Liliana (R), Isobel (Y1), Harley (Y2), Justin (Y3),  Imogen and Holly S (Y4), Summer, Sonny, Oscar, Mikolaj, Gabie, Harley, Evie-Rose, Courtnie, Hannah, Chiebuka, Dimitrios, Noella, Ella, Katya, Gracie, Terry, Hannah (Y5) and Logan, Ava-Raie and Kallie-Anna (Y6).

Dates of School Clubs (including Chill Time Klub) that are cancelled for Staff training:

All dates are Wednesday:-

• 28th Nov
• 9th Jan
• 30th Jan
• 6th March
• 27th March
• 1st May
• 15th May
• 12th June
• 26th June
• 10th July

Key dates

Friday 16th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

School Holiday Dates 2019 - 2020

Academic Year start on Monday 2nd September 2019
28th October - 1st November - School Holiday
23rd December - 3rd January - School Holiday
17th February - 21st February - School Holiday
6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
20th July - 31st August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Year 6 SATs Week

Year 6 SATs tests will take place from Monday 13th May - Friday 17th May 2019.  These are statutory tests and parents/carers should avoid any family holidays during the month of May.

School Uniform

Please can we remind you that children should be wearing the following school uniform:

PLAIN BLACK SHOES
grey / black trousers or skirts – no tracksuit bottoms, skinny jeans
red sweatshirt or cardigan or fleece
white / red polo shirts
PE Kit (which is plain white t-shirt / plain black shorts and PE daps or trainers)
We all look forward to seeing the children looking their best when they return in November.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 2 98%

Big Breakfast Week

There is a Big Breakfast Week running from 12th to 16th November.  Fareshare are organising this event and during the week the school will get a visit from a local celebrity chef to make smoothies with the children. Josh Eggleton, local Bristol Chef, will be visiting on Wednesday 14th November to make smoothies with the children.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office. 
Year 6 - Application for Secondary School.

The Year 6 children must apply for their choices of secondary school places by 30th October 2018.
Applications should be made on-line:- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:- Victor (R), Amelia (Y1), Leah (Y2), Marley-James (Y3), Dylan (Y4), Mikolaj and Angelos (Y5) and Kallie-Anna (Y6).

Key dates

Wednesday 24th October - Reception and Year 1 to Puxton Park
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
Friday 9th November - School Photographer
Friday 16th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
Wb 13th May - Year 6 SATs week
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
7th June - 10th June - Year 6 Camp to Manor Adventure
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Children Walking to and from School Safely

All children in the infants MUST be collected by an adult known to the school.
If your child is in the Juniors please inform the school office if they are allowed walk to or from school alone.

It is recommended by the government for the safeguarding of children that they do not walk home alone from school until they are 10 years old.

Following this guidance the school strongly recommends only children in Year 5 & 6 walk to or from school alone. Younger children are at risk even if they are walking short distances alone.

A list will be given to school staff indicating if your child can walk alone, should you decide to change these arrangements it is your responsibility to inform the school office.

Lost property 

There is a lot of lost property in school. Please come and take a look on Friday morning if your child has lost anything during this term.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Year 2 98%
• Year 6 98%

Big Breakfast Week

There is a Big Breakfast Week running from 12th to 16th November.  Fareshare are organising this event and during the week the school will get a visit from a local celebrity chef to make smoothies with the children. Josh Eggleton, local Bristol Chef, will be visiting on Wednesday 14th November to make smoothies with the children.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
 
Year 6 - Application for Secondary School

The Year 6 children must apply for their choices of secondary school places by 31st October 2018.
Applications should be made on-line:- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions

If you do not have access to a computer at home, please contact the school office who will be happy to help you with your application.t.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:- Jenson and David (R), Zac and Grace (Y1), Anta and Zac (Y2), Alexander and Emily Z (Y3), Anastasia and Marta (Y4), Dimitrios (Y5) and Lily, Coling, Kuzi and Ava-Raie (Y6).

Key dates

Wednesday 24th October - Reception and Year 1 to Puxton Park
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
Friday 9th November - School Photographer
Friday 16th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Attendance

Well done to everybody for an excellent week of attendance:

• Reception - 95%
• Year 1 - 98%
• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 3 - 99%
• Year 4 - 98%
• Year 5 with 100%
• Year 6 with 99%

This means Years 3, 5 and 6 will have a special non-uniform day on Thursday 18th October.

Big Breakfast Week

There is a Big Breakfast Week running from 12th to 16th November.  Fareshare are organising this event and during the week the school will get a visit from a local celebrity chef to make smoothies with the children.  It is likely that there will be a visit from the Bristol Evening Post.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Year 6 - Application for Secondary School

The Year 6 children must apply for their choices of secondary school places by 31st October 2018.
Applications should be made on-line:- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions

If you do not have access to a computer at home, please contact the school office who will be happy to help you with your application.

Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings of the new school year are on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th October. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Mondays celebration assembly are:- Lindsay (R), Preya and Tallulah (Y1), Kaleb (Y2), Miley and Reggie (Y3), Jazleen and Finley (Y4), Courtnie, Lewis and Evie-Rose (Y5) and Ruby (Y6).

Key dates

Tuesday 16th October - Parent’s Evening
Wednesday 17th October - Parent’s Evening
Thursday 19th October - Year 6 to Bristol Hippodrome
Wednesday 24th October - Reception and Year 1 to Puxton Park
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
Friday 16th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon,
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Halloween at the Lord Mayor’s

This is a Halloween Half term activity hosted by the Lord Mayor at his official residence, the Mansion House, Canynge Rd, Clifton, BS8 3LJ.

At 1600 on Wednesday 31 October, the Lady Mayoress and I will open the doors to our beautiful Victorian mansion for spooky story-telling, games and a fancy dress competition. 

This is a fabulous opportunity to visit one of Bristol’s secret (and spooky!) gems.  We have 30 places available, which will be allocated on a first come first basis should be booked early to avoid disappointment. Children must be accompanied by an adult (strictly limited to one place).  Bookings should be made via lordmayor@bristol.gov.uk. 

Big Breakfast Week

There is a Big Breakfast Week running from 12th to 16th November.  Fareshare are organising this event and during the week the school will get a visit from a local celebrity chef to make smoothies with the children.  It is likely that there will be a visit from the Bristol Evening Post.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 2, 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office. 

Year 6 - Application for Secondary School

The Year 6 children must apply for their choices of secondary school places by 31st October 2018.
Applications should be made on-line:- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions

If you do not have access to a computer at home, please contact the school office who will be happy to help you with your application.

Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings of the new school year are on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th October. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Key dates

Tuesday 16th October - Parent’s Evening
Wednesday 17th October - Parent’s Evening
Thursday 19th October - Year 6 to Bristol Hippodrome
Wednesday 24th October - Reception and Year 1 to Puxton Park
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
Friday 16th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Thank You Mr Daniel Leiblich - Chair of Governors

Daniel Leiblich, the school’s Chair of Governors, has stepped down as Chair after 3 years in this crucial role, supporting and guiding the school with wisdom and care. Ofsted were incredibly complimentary about Governors and their work, and Daniel has been instrumental in leading this team and supporting myself and other school leaders.

We thank Daniel for everything he has contributed to the school.

Year 6 - Application for Secondary School

The Year 6 children must apply for their choices of secondary school places by 31st October 2018.
Applications should be made on-line:- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions.

If you do not have access to a computer at home, please contact the school office who will be happy to help you with your application.

Parking

Please can you not do U-Turns outside the school as this can put children in danger if they are using the pavement. Many thanks.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 2, 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
  
Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings of the new school year are on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th October. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

Supporting St Pius Catholic Primary School

School of Christ the King has been asked to support St Pius Catholic Primary School in Withywood.
As part of this collaboration, I will be working at St. Pius for two days each week for Term 1 only. In my absence, the school will managed by Mrs Triggs and then Mr Purser when Mrs Triggs is absent.

After-School Clubs

There are a range of after school clubs starting and information will be published in the newsletter. 
Multisports for Year 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6 started this week.  Years 3 & 4 is every Thursday and Years 5 & 6 every Friday.  Your child needs to pay at £1.00 to the school office each week if they wish to attend.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

Year 1 - 97%
Year 2 - 98%
Year 3 - 99%
Year 4 - 100%

This means that Year 3 and 4 will have non-uniform on Friday 12th October.

Headteacher awards

Headteacher awards for Monday 1st October are:- Darlene Kaye (Y1), Maisie (Y2), Alex W and Frankie P (Y3), Emmanuel (Y4), Gabie (Y5) and Kallie-Anna and Ben (Y6)

Key dates

4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
5th October - Year 6 to Create Centre
19th October - Year 5 & 6 to Bristol Hippodrome
24th October - Reception and Year 1 to Puxton Park
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
12th November - Children In Need - Details to follow
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 2, 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.  

Parking

Please can you not do U-Turns outside the school as this can put children in danger if they are using the pavement. Many thanks.

Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings of the new school year are on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th October. Details about booking an appointment will be sent out nearer the time. 

After-School Clubs

There are a range of after school clubs starting and information will be published in the newsletter.  

Multisports for Year 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6 started this week.  Years 3 & 4 is every Thursday and Years 5 & 6 every Friday.  Your child needs to pay at £1.00 to the school office each week if they wish to attend.

Attendance

I’m afraid that no classes has attendance at 97% or above this week. 

Headteacher awards

Headteacher awards for Monday 24th September are:- Joey B, Ronnie (Y1), Ralphie, Tommy (Y2), Taylor L (Y3), Jensen, Kristen (Y4), Marni-Rae, Harvey (Y5) and Zimra (Y6)

Key dates

26th September - Year 2 trip to Westonbirt Arboretum

4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp

29th October - 2nd November - School holiday

24th December - 4th January - School holiday

30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre  

18th February - 22nd February - School holiday

 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday

27th May - 31st May - School holiday

22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days

24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Ofsted Report

As you all know, Ofsted Inspector Michael Merchant visited the school just before the summer holiday.

I am proud to send home the new report which judges that the school continues to be good.

The inspector was really impressed with how parents, school staff, the parish and the wider community work together to give our children the best.

We hope you will all read the full report, which is being sent home today, but here are some of the highlights which reflect the achievements of this school community:

• ‘The School of Christ The King is a welcoming, caring school’.
• ‘There is a very positive atmosphere in classrooms and teachers have high expectations of pupils’.
• ‘Parents speak highly of the school, with one parent echoing the views of many when saying: ‘I couldn’t wish for a better school for my children. All of them love coming to school here, all [are] doing brilliantly academically and should any worries or concerns arise they are always dealt with amazingly well.’’ 
• ‘All pupils, but especially those who are vulnerable or at risk, are kept safe and out of harm as a result of strong pastoral and multi-agency work. The deployment of key personnel, especially the very effective learning mentor, provides effective support to pupils’.
• ‘Despite the strong gains of recent years, the school show no signs of complacency’. ‘The school is set on an ambitious path of improvement’. 
• ‘The school reaches out to your local community in a very real way’.
• ‘Staff make every effort to ensure that any obstacles to learning that are placed in the way of its pupils are overcome’.
• ‘Governors are highly ambitious for the school’.

We are especially pleased that Ofsted recognised that our next steps were areas we are already working on:

• Continue to work with families to improve pupils’ attendance  
• Consolidate the improvements to the teaching of reading and writing so that a greater proportion of pupils reach the higher standards.

Can I especially thank all parents and carers who gave feedback via Parent View, free-text responses and the parents who met with the inspector at the end of the school day.

I would like to congratulate all children, staff, governors and parents as we continue on our journey of school improvement. Let’s look forward to an outstanding report next time!

The report will be published on the Ofsted website on Monday.

We thank you all for your support.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Years 2, 5 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office. 

Parents’ Evenings

Our first Parents’ Evenings of the new school year are on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th October. Details about booking an appointment will be sent out nearer the time.

After-School Clubs

There are a range of after school clubs starting and information will be published in the newsletter. 
Multisports for Year 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6 started this week.  Years 3 & 4 is every Thursday and Years 5 & 6 every Friday.  Your child needs to pay at £1.00 to the school office each week if they wish to attend.

Cosmos Choir

Cosmos Choir will be running again this year but will be hosted by Knowle Park Primary.  Further details will follow.

Important Information Form

An important information form has come home with your child last week. We are updating the details we hold for you and your child - please complete and return to the school ASAP so that we can update our system.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Reception - 97%
• Year 3 - 98%

Headteacher Awards

The head teacher awards for Monday’s celebration assembly are:  Yr1 - Josiah & Leighton, Yr2 - Freya & Jaiden, Yr3 - Layah & Adi, Yr4 - Dyan & Nicola, Yr5 Dimitrios & Bosadee, Yr6 - Bradley, Colin, Ava-Raie and Kuzi.

Key dates

26th September - Year 2 trip to Westonbirt Arboretum
28th September - Year 5 trip to We the Curious
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
5th October - Year 6 trip to Life Skills Create Centre
16th & 17th October - Parents Evening
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
 8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday


Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon, Headteacher