Dear Parents/Carers,
Update on Children Returning
The Government has announced this week that schools will not be directed to admit more year groups of children this term, recognising the logistical problems that all schools face in teaching all children in smaller groups.
In the absence of any further guidance, we arehowever carefully considering if we can invite more children into school safely this term, what a return to school might look like in September and what support might look like in the meantime; especially for those children who have not yet had the option to return to school and those who would benefit most from additional support.
We will continue to keep you updated of our plans and any relevant Government announcements.
Children’s Mental Health
We appreciate that this is a difficult time for everyone. Children at home can find things especially difficult and we have had conversations with a number of parents about this. If you are concerned about the mental wellbeing of your child, please phone and share your concerns with Mrs Selway who will be able to offer support and advice.
Staffing Update - Mrs Triggs
I am sad to announce that Mrs Triggs will be retiring this summer after an amazing 36 years in teaching. Mrs. Triggs started her teaching career in 1984, teaching in London before moving to Bristol to start a family with her husband Richard.
Mrs Triggs has been a key part of the team here at School of Christ the King since 1994 and has worked as Deputy Headteacher for the past twenty years.
I have worked with her closely for the past four and a half years and she has been the most brilliant Deputy Headteacher - she has very high expectations whilst being incredibly calm and nurturing. Her dedication to the children in our community is amazing and she will be missed by us all.
We look forward to working with Mrs Triggs for the rest of the summer term and wish her and her family the happiest of retirements.
The class structure for next year will be shared in next week’s newsletter.
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.
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.
http://www.wesport.org.uk/active-education/school-games/2020-summer-virtual-school-games/
Headteacher’s Awards
Reception -
- Noah - for listening to and following instructions in class this week.
- Manna - for getting on really well in class and working independently.
- Callum - for having a great attitude this week towards his learning at home and working hard.
Year 1 -
- Matty - For a fantastic start back at school. Super attitude to learning.
- Shayne - For her positive attitude to continued home learning.
- Ollie - A great first week with Mr Prichard. Lovely handwriting and ideas shared for our story.
Year 2 -
- Freya - for creating a long list of natural light sources.
- Macy - for accepting her challenge to present work using a cursive style of handwriting.
- Logan - for working incredibly hard each day to complete all of the home learning tasks.
- Conrad - for creating an amazing drawing of himself as a baby.
Year 3 -
- Harley- For completing his Virtual Summer Challenge and achieving a fantastic score. Also, for making a wonderful lava lamp this week.
- Angelos- For working hard at school and listening to instructions.
- Cheyenne- For persevering with our Year 3 quiz despite finding it tricky. Also, for making his first appearance on our class zoom.
- Awele- For a positive attitude to learning and completing her work to a brilliant standard.
Year 4 -
- Adi- For sharing his photographs of the views of Bristol from his walk this week.
- Chris - For having a super attitude to his learning in school and completing his reasoning questions, impressing Mrs Sims.
Year 5 -
- Anastasia - for always thoughtfully responding to any communication on the google classroom and for always completing her work, showing resilience when it is trickier.
- Dylan and Imogen - for sharing their superb films of themselves acting the graph and for getting a mention in Gareth Metcalfe’s ‘I see maths’ lesson film last Friday!
- Moshii and Nicola - for carefully taking pictures of all their hard work so that it can be shared with the class on our website.
- Anya - for continuing to write stories independently, at home.
Year 6 -
- Oscar, Mikolaj, Chiebuka & Gabie - for being ever present on the google classroom and for uploading your work, without fail. Mr Purser has really enjoyed seeing how you have been getting on - well done!
Yours sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
