Nut Allergies
If your child has a nut allergy, please contact the school office so that we can take appropriate precautions.
Attendance
This week -
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
- Year 4 - 99%
- Year 6 - 99%
This means Year 4 and Year 6 will have a special non uniform day on Friday 20th September.
Head teacher awards
The Headteacher awards for Monday 16th September are: Leo and Liliana (Y1), Emily (Y2), Benji and Angelina (Y3), Kaya and Gabriel(Y4), Hollie s and Jayden (Y5) Megan and Bosadee(Y6).
After-School Clubs
Multisports for Year 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6 has started. 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.
There are more after school clubs starting and soon and information will be published in the newsletter.
Census Day - Thursday 3rd October
On Thursday 3rd October the Government will be running a Census day where we have to report on the number of children within the school. As part of this Census the government like to know the number of children who ate a hot school meal as it contributes towards our funding budget.
THIS MEANS - THE MORE CHILDREN WHO HAVE SCHOOL DINNERS = MORE MORE MONEY FOR THE SCHOOL
We have therefore changed the hot menu choice for that day to the following, with the hope that you child will consume a hot lunch:-
Fish fingers, baked beans, peas and chips with jelly and ice cream for dessert. We will also be holding a lucky plate competition where your child might win a prize if they have a school meal on this day.
Parent Governor Vacancy
As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.
We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor. All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.
Meetings are termly and run from 3:30 to 5:30pm. An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.
If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Filwood Cinema / Bingo Hall - Demolition
You may be aware of the plans to undertake asbestos removal and demolition of the local cinema building due to its ongoing dilapidation and deterioration. Demolition work is due to start w/c 2nd September and asbestos removal should be completed by Christmas 2019. The work will be completed safely and will not affect children or parents when attending school.
Parents Evening 15th & 16th October 2019
Parents Evening has been arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday 15th and 16th October. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment. If you would like to make an appointment please telephone the school office on 01179664844.
Secondary School - Applications for a New Year 7 place for September 2020
If your child was born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 you'll need to apply for a new year 7 places for September 2020. You can apply from Thursday 12 September. You'll need to apply by Thursday 31 October 2019.
Online - Apply online from Thursday12 September for a new year 7 place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk
Primary School - Applications for a new reception place for September 2020
If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 you'll need to apply for a new reception school place for September 2020. You can apply from Thursday 12 September. You'll need to apply by Wednesday 15 January 2020.
Online - Apply online from 12 September for a reception place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk
Pupil Places Available
The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception, Year 1, Year 3 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
Key dates
27th September - Year 5 to visit We the Curious
2nd October - Year 2 visit from the Fire Brigade
4th October - Year 6 to Create Centre
15th and 16th October - Parents Evening
25th October - School Photographer (new Company)
28th October - 1st November - School Holiday
13th November - Year 3 & 6 to visit the Cinema
23rd December - 3rd January - School Holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
17th February - 21st February - School Holiday
6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
20th July - 31st August - School Holiday
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon,
Headteacher
