Dear Parents/Carers,
Safer Internet Day
Today, children have been learning about how to use the internet safely at home and in school. Please visit the UK Safer Internet Centre for more information for parents and carers -
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
School Uniform - Jewellery and Nail Varnish
Can we remind parents that children should not wear any jewellery into school except watches and small stud earrings. Also can we remind all children and parents that nail varnish should not be worn in school.
Chris Marsh
We are very sorry to hear about the death of 14-year-old Chris Marsh, who died after he was struck by a car while crossing the road last Saturday in Novers Lane.
Chris was struck by a car after getting off the a bus on Novers Lane in Knowle West on Saturday, February 17. He was rushed to hospital, but on Wednesday February 21 police confirmed he had died at Southmead Hospital.
A Just Giving page has been set up to support the family in their funeral costs - www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/helpchrismarshfamily
If any children or parents would like to make a cash donation, we are having a collection in school and will pass any donations via the Just Giving page.
The local Scout Group have also arranged a tea and cake sale at Filwood Community Centre on Wednesday 28th February from 3:30pm to 7:00pm.
In school, we will be talking to children again about road safety.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad and difficult time.
World book day - Thursday 1st March
The theme of this year’s World Book Day is: ‘Let’s Share a Story’. We will be asking children to come into school dressed as their favourite book character. Can we ask for no football kits please.
Lent Fundraising
As usual, this year during Lent we will be having weekly fundraising events to raise money for charity. Our charities this year are CAFOD and the Great Western Air Ambulance. The activities are as follows:-
We will also have a ‘guess the name’ competition 50p a go and an Easter Egg raffle 20p per ticket or £1 a strip.
Thank you for your support.
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.
Parents Evening
We will be holding Parents’ Evening on the Tuesday and Wednesday 27th & 28th February. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment (01179664844).
School Holiday Dates for 2019/2020
Bristol City Council is consulting on school term and holiday dates for 2019/2020. The consultation will close 16th March 2018. Please click on the link below to view full details.
https://bristol.citizenspace.com/people/copy-of-bristol-school-term-and-dates-2019-20
School Lunches
From the 19th February the school meals will no longer be prepared by Eden. The new catering contract has been awarded to Chartwells. Details of the new menu will be sent out next week. Good news - the price of the meals have been reduced to £2.05.
Family Support Drop-ins
Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to seek support and advice. Mrs Selway will help in any way she can and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind - pop in!
Headteacher Awards
The following children will be receiving headteacher certificates:- Azora and Jenson (YR), Miley W (Y1), Marley and Alexander (Y2), Mimi (Y3), Bosadee and Summer (Y4). Essien (Y5) and Lily-Grace and Finley (Y6).
Attendance
Well done to the following classes for have had 97% or above attendance.
Key dates for Diaries
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
Safer Internet Day
Today, children have been learning about how to use the internet safely at home and in school. Please visit the UK Safer Internet Centre for more information for parents and carers -
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers
School Uniform - Jewellery and Nail Varnish
Can we remind parents that children should not wear any jewellery into school except watches and small stud earrings. Also can we remind all children and parents that nail varnish should not be worn in school.
Chris Marsh
We are very sorry to hear about the death of 14-year-old Chris Marsh, who died after he was struck by a car while crossing the road last Saturday in Novers Lane.
Chris was struck by a car after getting off the a bus on Novers Lane in Knowle West on Saturday, February 17. He was rushed to hospital, but on Wednesday February 21 police confirmed he had died at Southmead Hospital.
A Just Giving page has been set up to support the family in their funeral costs - www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/helpchrismarshfamily
If any children or parents would like to make a cash donation, we are having a collection in school and will pass any donations via the Just Giving page.
The local Scout Group have also arranged a tea and cake sale at Filwood Community Centre on Wednesday 28th February from 3:30pm to 7:00pm.
In school, we will be talking to children again about road safety.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad and difficult time.
World book day - Thursday 1st March
The theme of this year’s World Book Day is: ‘Let’s Share a Story’. We will be asking children to come into school dressed as their favourite book character. Can we ask for no football kits please.
Lent Fundraising
As usual, this year during Lent we will be having weekly fundraising events to raise money for charity. Our charities this year are CAFOD and the Great Western Air Ambulance. The activities are as follows:-
- Friday 23rd February - Cake Sale
- Thursday / Friday 1st / 2nd March - Penalty shoot-out £1 to enter
- Friday 9th March - class sponsored events - each class will decide what they are going to do
- Friday 16th March - penny trail - start collecting those coins!
- Friday 23rd March - film afternoon £1 per family
We will also have a ‘guess the name’ competition 50p a go and an Easter Egg raffle 20p per ticket or £1 a strip.
Thank you for your support.
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.
Parents Evening
We will be holding Parents’ Evening on the Tuesday and Wednesday 27th & 28th February. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment (01179664844).
School Holiday Dates for 2019/2020
Bristol City Council is consulting on school term and holiday dates for 2019/2020. The consultation will close 16th March 2018. Please click on the link below to view full details.
https://bristol.citizenspace.com/people/copy-of-bristol-school-term-and-dates-2019-20
School Lunches
From the 19th February the school meals will no longer be prepared by Eden. The new catering contract has been awarded to Chartwells. Details of the new menu will be sent out next week. Good news - the price of the meals have been reduced to £2.05.
Family Support Drop-ins
Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to seek support and advice. Mrs Selway will help in any way she can and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind - pop in!
Headteacher Awards
The following children will be receiving headteacher certificates:- Azora and Jenson (YR), Miley W (Y1), Marley and Alexander (Y2), Mimi (Y3), Bosadee and Summer (Y4). Essien (Y5) and Lily-Grace and Finley (Y6).
Attendance
Well done to the following classes for have had 97% or above attendance.
- Year 1 - 97%
- Year 3 - 97%
Key dates for Diaries
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
