Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to the last newsletter of this school year. This has been an incredibly challenging year for our whole community. Can I thank you all for your support and friendship. The children have responded amazingly and I am very proud of how they have engaged with learning at home and especially proud that a large majority of children have managed to return to school this term. I look forward to a new school year in September, ready to learn with those amazing Christ the King smiley faces!
A Message from Mrs Triggs
I would like to thank you for all the very generous gifts and thoughtful cards and messages I have received. It has been a real privilege to teach the children in this very special school. I am thoroughly looking forward to retirement but will really miss all the children and families of Christ the King. Love from Charlotte Triggs.
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Planning for a September Return to School
As you now know, Bristol Local Authority have now helpfully shared their own guidance on how they are supporting all schools to return safely in September. Part of this citywide approach is allocating two additional INSET days to help schools prepare. They are also supporting schools who are planning a short phased return for groups of children.
We can confirm that this means:
- That now Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September will now be INSET days - so the school will be closed to all children on these days.
- We are planning a phased return so that all remaining classes return by Monday 7th September.
- On Thursday 3rd September Years 5 and 6 will return (including Learning Hub 2).
- On Friday 4th September Years 2 and 3 will return.
- On Monday 7th September Years 1 and 4 will return.
Some additional information:
- If you feel that your child will need extra support transitioning back and starting in their new year group, please get in touch. Mrs Jordan is available to talk this through with you, so that we can find the best way to meet the needs of your child.
- Although all children will be back in school, in classes of up to 30, these classes will continue to operate as ‘bubbles’ with children not physically mixing with those in other groups.
- Children should wear school uniforms when they return.
- To ensure parents do not gather outside the school building and can follow social distancing guidelines, each group will have a different start and finish time.
- Current lunchtime arrangements will remain in September - with children bringing in packed lunches or having packed lunches provided by the school kitchen.
Returning Reading Books and IPads to school
Can we ask that any reading books that are at home are returned in September.
We have also lent out a number of IPads for home learning which have been used really well. Can these be returned in September too as children will be using them in class. Thanks.
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.
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:
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.
Headteacher’s Awards
Reception -
Lianater, Tyron and Noah - For working really hard in the key worker group this week.
Year 1 -
- Justin - For consistent and positive attitude to home learning.
Year 2 -
- Josiah - for continuing to learn and send in copies of his work during our final week of homeschooling.
Year 3 -
- Fidel - Completing every task set this week independently with a smile. Super work!!
Year 4 -
- Adi- For a positive return to school for this last week of school.
- Cody- For a mature and positive attitude towards this week’s activities.
Year 5 -
- All children in Year 5 - for a successful and fun week in school. It was great to spend time with you all.
Dates for Diaries
Friday 17th July - End of term for Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Key Worker Groups.
Tuesday 1st September - Staff training day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Wednesday 2nd September - Staff training day (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Thursday 3rd September - Start of year for Years 5 and 6 (including Learning Hub 2).
Friday 4th September - Start of year for Years 2 and 3.
Monday 7th September - Start of year for Years 1 and 4.
Have a great summer everybody.
Yours sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
