Friday, 29 June 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,
INSET (Staff Training Day) in September
The school will be closed on the first day of the new academic year (Monday 3rd September). This mean that the new school year will begin on Tuesday 4th September.
Attendance
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
  • Year 3 with 99%
  • Year 4 with 99%
This means both Year 3 and 4 will have non-uniform days on Friday 6th July.

Head teacher Award - Learning Skill - I am an Team Player
Each week we are having a special focus for our Headteacher awards. This week our focus is Teamwork.
Headteachers awards for Monday Assembly are:- Conrad & Zak (Rec), DesArai & Benji P (Yr 1), Archie & Layah (Yr 2), Hollie- Jade & Layla (Yr 3), Terry & Zac (Yr 4), Frazer,  Christiana & Ava (Yr 5), Abigail & Holy (Yr 6)
Key dates for Diaries                   
Tuesday - 19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 22nd June - Charity non-uniform day
Friday 22nd June pm - Sports Day
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
Tuesday 3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Wednesday 18th July - Leavers Mass
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed) 
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)  
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year          

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Friday, 22 June 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Leavers Mass 2018

Leavers mass this year is on Wednesday 18th July at 9.30am in the school hall.

Staff changes from September

Mrs Leaker has decided to return to her role as Teaching Assistant, rather than class teacher, as she would like to spend more time with her family. We are really pleased that she is staying with us at Christ the King.

We would like to welcome our new teacher, Miss Kingscote, to Year 3 in September. Many of you will know Miss Kingscote as she has been teaching in Year 1 on her last student placement.


  • Miss Letherby - Reception
  • Mrs Rowland - Year 1
  • Mrs Triggs - Year 2
  • Miss Kingscote - Year 3
  • Mr Searle - Year 4
  • Mr Purser - Year 5
  • Mr Prichard - Year 6

Mrs Gaunt will be joining us as our new Reading Recovery Teacher.

INSET (Staff Training Day) in September

The school will be closed on the first day of the new academic year (Monday 3rd September). This mean that the new school year will begin on Tuesday 4th September.

Attendance

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


  • Reception with 97%
  • Year 3 with 97%

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.

Key dates for Diaries
              
Tuesday - 19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 22nd June - Charity non-uniform day
Friday 22nd June pm - Sports Day
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
Tuesday 3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Wednesday 18th July - Leavers Mass
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed) 
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year         

Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher

Friday, 15 June 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,
Ofsted Parent View
Parent View is an online facility that allows parents and carers to give their views about their child’s school at any time of the school year. The questionnaire is also the main mechanism for parents to give their views to inspectors about their child’s school at the time of a school inspection.
The questionnaire can be accessed directly at http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk or from the home page of Ofsted’s website www.ofsted.gov.uk.
We would very much appreciate it if parents are able to share their views about our school with Ofsted using Parent View.
Sports Day
Sports Day will take place on the afternoon of Friday 22nd June at The Park – more details to follow.
Book Fair Dates
The Book Fair will be in school next week and will be open to parents at the following times:
  • Tuesday 19th June - Thursday 21st June at 2.45pm-3.30pm
  • Friday 22nd June - 8.34am - 9.30am

First Holy Communion
Can the governors, staff and pupils of School of Christ the King wish all the children receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday, a happy and holy day.
BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal
 BBC Radio Bristol will be visiting the school on Friday 22 June. The radio station is joining forces with the local charity ‘Alive’ for the ‘BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal’ and as part of the appeal we are having a sports non-school uniform day. The charity puts on activity sessions in care homes and day centres to bring joy, laughter and fun to older people and tackle the issues of loneliness and isolation. The appeal is aiming to raise £50,000 this year to fund 300 of these activity sessions and to pay for the vital kit which makes that time so special. A presenter from BBC Radio Bristol will report live from the school as part of a special programme being broadcast between 9am and 12pm called ‘The School Run’. To support this special cause we are asking for donations of £1 per child for children to wear their own sports day clothes - these should be sporty clothes that they can wear to sports day.
Parents of Reception children 
We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed. 
Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 
We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.
Attendance
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
  • Reception with 97%
  • Year 3 with 99%
  • Year 4 with 97%

This means Year 3 will have a special non-uniform day on Wednesday 20th June.
Key dates for Diaries                   
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 22nd June - Charity non-uniform day
Friday 22nd June pm - Sports Day
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
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

Friday, 8 June 2018

Dear Parents/Carers,

Lateness

A number of children are regularly collected late from school. School finishes at 3.15pm and we do need children collected promptly. We will be contacting parents when this in an ongoing problem. Thank you for your cooperation.

Internet Safety Update - Live Streaming

Live streaming is a popular feature of lots apps and platforms. By understanding the risks of live streaming, we can help children stay safe when they are online. ThinkUKnow has produced a guide to help parents understand why live-streaming is so popular, and how to keep children safe.
You can find the article here:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/live-streaming-responding-to-the-risks/

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed.

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.

Head teacher Award - Learning Skill - I am an Effective Self Manager (I try to do it myself)

Headteachers awards for Monday Assembly are:-
Frankie and Josiah (Reception), Ayla and Bernice (Year 1), Deniro and Serenity (Year 2), Ellis, Gabriel, Emmanuel, Lexi and Stephanie (Year 3), Kezia and Gracie (Year 4) and Lily and Ruby (Year 5).

Attendance

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

Year 4 with 98% attendance.

Key dates for Diaries  
                 
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
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

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