Friday 26 October 2018

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

Friday 19 October 2018

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

Friday 12 October 2018

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

Saturday 6 October 2018

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

Monday 1 October 2018

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

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