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
Filwood Hope
Filwood Hope is a drop-in advice centre – no need for appointments. We have been serving the community of Knowle West since December 1996. We are the first port of call for many people so however big or small you feel your enquiry to be please do not hesitate to drop-in. We are able to help you with letter writing, form filling, employment issues etc. We look forward to seeing you.
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 alo 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.
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).
Matthew Tree Project
We would like to continue to support the Matthew Tree Project all year round. There is a crate by the front door for your donations of packet/tinned food and toiletries. Thank you.
Chill TIme Klub
A reminder that payment for Chill Time Klub must be paid on the day or in advance.
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.
NSPCC Guidance on Internet Safety
The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child’s staying safe?
That’s where we come in. Whether you’re an online expert or you’re not sure where to start, our tools and advice will help you keep your child safe.
And for schools and teachers, we've got free classroom resources that can be used in the classroom to help children.
The interactive resources can be found by following this link:
www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/e-safety-schools/
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!
Attendance
Well done to the following classes for have had 97% or above attendance.
Year 1 - 98%
Year 3 - 97%
Year 4 - 98%
Key dates for Diaries
Monday 19th February - Start of Term 4
Friday 23rd February - Cake Sale
Friday 23rd February - Safer Internet Day
Thursday / Friday 1st / 2nd March - Penalty shoot-out £1 to enter
Tuesday 6th March - Year 3 visit to Tesco
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
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
