Dear Parents/Carers,
Start of the New School Year
Following the recent government announcement, we are planning to open to all children in September. There will be more information shared once we have more details from the government, but can I confirm that we will be having a staff training day (INSET) on Tuesday 1st September, so the school will open to children on Wednesday 2nd September.
Supportive Parents Virtual Hub is now live
This Virtual Information Hub is aimed at children and young people and their families. It brings together information from local partner organisations about services, activities and opportunities available to children and young people while COVID-19 restrictions are in place. Information is available in video format for each organisation together with a link to their website. Follow this link to browse:
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Update on Children Returning
As stated in a previous newsletter, we are planning to open in the last week of term (week beginning Monday 13th July and finish on Friday 17th July) to children in Years 2, 3 4 and 5. We hope that this plan will give all children the opportunity to finish their school year together, feeling happier and looking forward to a summer holiday and the new school year.
We are planning for all children to be taught in smaller ‘bubbles’ like children in school presently. This means that classes will be split into smaller groups and they may not be taught by their class teacher. There will be no Breakfast Club or Chill Time Klub during this week.
As this requires planning to ensure we have sufficient staff and space, we are asking all parents and carers to let us know if they would like their child to attend or not. We can then let everybody know what days children can come into school during this week.
There will be no consequences, if parents and carers choose to keep their children at home until September
It would be extremely helpful if you could let us know by Wednesday 1st July at the latest, preferably by email - christ.the.king.p@bristol-schools.uk, if you wish your child to attend during the week beginning or not. WITHOUT CONFIRMATION BY THIS DATE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT A PLACE WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Speech and Language Therapy support
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bristol Speech and Language Therapists are still available to support children and families.
If you have a question or concern about your child's speech, language or communication skills, please contact us:
- Telephone Advice Line: 078250 16335
- Email: sirona.slt@nhs.net
You Tube: We are making new videos every week, to share tips and ideas that could help you to support your child's development, please subscribe to our YouTube playlist here: https://cutt.ly/-Top-Tips-for-Talking---Bristol-and-South-Gloucestershire-Speech-and-Language-Therapy-Team
Reception September 2020
We currently have space in Reception Class for September 2020. If you are interested in applying for a place, please contact the school office on 01179 664844.
Transition packs for new starters will be coming out in the post next week, please phone the office if you or someone you know would like to support understanding or completing any of the paperwork.
Summer Reading Challenge
This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is now open. Children can enjoy reading over the summer and win rewards at the same time! This year, the Summer Reading Challenge’s Silly Squad will celebrate funny books, happiness and laughter. Children can create an avatar and select different genres of books they enjoy reading. They will then set themselves a target of how many books they will read between now and September. The challenge features games, quizzes and downloadable activities that encourage children to take part in reading. The more you read, the more badges you receive.
You can complete the challenge by downloading ebooks, audio books and online reading resources from your local library. All the information and how to sign up can be found on the website below.
Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf Club
Fancy playing mini golf? Or making your own home mini golf course during lockdown? People in Filwood are being invited to join a new online club ahead of a mini golf course coming to the courtyard of the community centre area later in 2020. The club is funded by the Filwood Fantastic project at Filwood Community Centre.
There will be online clubhouse meetings, where members of the club can catch up with each other over some snacks before the club opens at Filwood Community Centre. Those that sign up to Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf Club will also be sent free craft packs, so that they can make bits of their very own home mini golf courses.
To join Filwood Fantastic Mini Golf Club, contact Megan Clark-Bagnall by emailing kwgolfclubhouse@gmail.com or calling 07520 625599. You can also find the group on Facebook.
Virtual Summer School Games
Are you up for a challenge? Wesport are running a Virtual Summer Challenge. Every Monday a new 60 second P.E challenge is released. Practise in your garden, living room or at school until you are confident. Remember to let your teacher know your score by Friday and they will enter you into the competition. If you like, you can also send in photos or videos of your challenge attempt. You receive a certificate for every challenge you take part in. Prizes are also up for grabs! Have a look at the website below for more information.
Headteacher’s Awards
Reception -
- Zuzanna - for working independently and quickly to solve problems in maths.
- Lianater - for taking great care over her work and working independently.
- Year 1 -
- Frazer - For an excellent start back at school.
- Summer - For always being very organised in class.
Year 2 -
- Macy - for completing 10 sessions of maths in one day because she wanted to.
- Josiah - for writing such thoughtful responses to the diversity questions we have been reflecting upon this week.
- Kaye - for quietly working through all of the home learning tasks each week.
- Ella & Isobel - for creating challenging PE obstacle courses that were completed whilst blindfolded. They put a lot of trust into their siblings guiding them around.
- Lexi - for writing a gripping story called The Magic Cupcake.
Year 3 -
- Freya, Aaliyah and Jaiden- For a fantastic first week in school.
- Harley- For continuing with his brilliant home learning.
Year 4 -
- Reggie and Cody- For a brilliant start back at school.
Year 5 -
- Mimi, Dylan, Isabel and Jayden for all adapting quickly to being in school and settling in so well. Also, for trying so hard with all their work.
- Chanelle and Jazleen for their superb home learning which they have been knocking out of the park on a daily basis!
- Jenson for springing back in to the google classroom
Year 6 -
- Gracie S: for excellent artwork, linked to her English information text. High praise for her Spanish knowledge too - well done.
- Evie-Rose: for her friendly and polite manner that always makes others feel valued and appreciated.
Dates for Diaries
Tuesday 1st September - Staff training day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Wednesday 2nd September - Start of School Year for Children
Yours sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
