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
