Dear Parents/Carers,

Attendance 

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

Year 2 - 98%
Year 3 - 99%
Year 6 - 99%

This means that Year 3 and 6 will have a non uniform day on Friday 1st February.

Cosmos Choir

Cosmos Choir will be performing at St George’s concert hall, just off Park Street, on the 14th March.

Paediatric First Aid Course

A Paediatric first aid course is being held at Filwood Community Centre.  Please contact Lucy on 07788353446.

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.

Medical Appointments

The start and end of the school day is very important and it has become noticeable that children are being collected early for different appointments. Please can you make these appointments for out of school hours.

When there is an unavoidable appointment, we will request evidence to authorise the absence.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

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.

Head teacher awards

Head teacher awards for Monday 28th January:-

Dates for Diaries

30th January - 1st February - Year 5 residential trip to Dean Field Studies Centre 
Tuesday 5th February - Safer Internet Day
Wednesday 6th February - Year 4 to St George’s, Bristol
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
Thursday 7th March - World Book Day
Thursday 14th March - Cosmos Choir performing at St George’s, Bristol.
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
w/c 29th July - Summer Chill Time Klub
w/c 5th August - Summer Chill Time Klub
Monday 2nd September 2019 - Start of academic year

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher