Dear Parents and Carers,

Sports Day

A big thank you to everyone who came to support the children for Sports Day last week. A great morning was had all round and it was wonderful to see so many parents getting involved and brilliantly supporting the children! 

The winners for:

• Y1, Y2 and Y3 are the GREEN team
• Y4, Y5 and Y6 are the YELLOW team (with a very close second place of RED team)

Special thanks to Miss Owers for organising such a successful event.

Free School Meals 

As your child enters a new year group, please be aware that there may be some changes surrounding their Free School Meal entitlement. 

Children from Reception - Year 2 are automatically entitled to Universal Free School Meals

If your child is moving from Year 2 -to Year 3, please be aware that they are no longer entitled to Universal Free School Meals and you may need to start paying for school meals. If you are unsure if your child is entitled to Free School Meals, please speak with Miss Morse in the school office who will be able to confirm this for you. 

If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please click here. 

Headteacher’s Awards

Year 1 - 

• Luke C and Daniella for making a fantastic start to Year 1.  Always very well-behaved and always trying so hard to work independently especially within our phonics lesson.

Year 2 - 

• Jamaica for trying your absolute best this week. You have contributed to lessons, set a great example and have listened to feedback. Keep it up!
• Zach - for joining in with school mass. You responded to prayers really well - great job!

Year 3 -

• Olivia for her enthusiasm and excellent participation in class this week. Well done on your fantastic start in Year 3, Olivia!
• Lily-Rose - for her thoughtful and beautifully decorated prayer for Queen Elizabeth II. 

Year 4 - 

• David For being absorbed in his maths lessons and making great progress. He always listens carefully and shows initiative when completing independent  work.

Year 5 - 

• Tracy for her independent use of part whole models to partition 2 digit numbers.
• Oscar for his superb effort in the sack race for his team!

Year 6 - 

• Cheyenne for his very impressive score in his first Y6 practice maths test. Well done and keep it up!

• Angelina for her deep thinking when making links between Moses' life and events in our present day.

Secondary School Admissions - September 2023 

If you have a child in Year 6, you will be able to apply for their Secondary School place from Monday 12th September. You can do this by visiting https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/schools-learning-and-early-years/school-admissions/secondary-admissions/secondary-apply

The deadline for applications is 31st October - If you do not apply by this time, your child may not be accepted at their first choice school. 

If you need support with completing an application, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Dates for Diaries

• Wednesday 28th September - Year 5 Class Mass 
• Wednesday 5th October - Year 4 Class Mass 
• Wednesday 5th October - Reception Class Open Afternoon 3.30-4.30pm 
• Monday 10th October - Reception Class Open Morning 9.30-10.30am 
• Wednesday 12th October - Year 3 Class Mass 
• Monday 17th October - INSET Day (school closed)
• Wednesday 19th October - Year 2 Class Mass 
• Friday 21st October - Reception Class Open Afternoon 3.30-4.30pm 
• Friday 21st October - End of Term 1
• Monday 31st October - Start of Term 2
• Wednesday 2nd November - Reception Class Open Morning 9.30-10.30am 
• Wednesday 9th November - Reception Class Open Afternoon 3.30-4.30pm 
• Monday 14th November - Reception Class Open Morning 9.30-10.30am 
• Wednesday 23rd November - Reception Class Open Afternoon 3.30-4.30pm 
• Friday 2nd December - Reception Class Open Morning 9.30-10.30am
• Friday 16th December - End of Term 2
• Tuesday 3rd January - Start of Term 3
• Friday 10th February - End of Term 3
• Monday 20th February  - Start of Term 4
• Friday 31st March - End of Term 4
• Monday 17th April - Start of Term 5
• Friday 26th May - End of Term 5
• Monday 5th June - Start of Term 6
• Friday 21st July - End of School Year

Have a relaxing weekend.

Matt Condon

Headteacher

 Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a fantastic first week back in school. It has been lovely to see the childrens’ smiling faces - they have worked really hard, as we all get back into the swing of school life.

Her Majesty The Queen

Buckingham Palace has announced the sad death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Chaplaincy Team led today’s assembly, as we remembered the life of our longest reigning monarch.  Our prayers, thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. 

Headteacher’s Awards

Year 1 - Alexander for excellent reading . You read fluently and made good use of expression - well done.

Year 2 - Jenson for supporting and helping a new child to settle into class. You have been kind, friendly and keen to help Dmytro become part of our new class team.

Vicka - for reading to Dmytro, both in English and then translating - amazing team player!

Year 3 - Olivia for her enthusiasm and excellent participation in class this week. Well done on your fantastic start in Year 3, Olivia!

Lily-Rose - for her thoughtful and beautifully decorated prayer for Queen Elizabeth II. 

Year 4 - Baylee for being organised, listening to instructions and having a fantastic first week in Year 4 - well done!

Year 5 - Ronnie for her independent use of vocabulary to create an atmosphere with her writing.

Year 6 - Declan for his brilliant start to Year 6 where he has shown lots of independence with his work and maturity around school.

Freya for her beautiful, reflective and reverent poem for Queen Elizabeth II. 

Attendance 

We have had a FANTASTIC first week back and attendance has been brilliant, especially in Year 1, who have achieved 100% attendance!!

Years 3,4 & 5 also achieved 98% attendance which is a great start! We hope to see more great figures like this as the year goes on. 

After School Clubs

School clubs are starting next week. 

Wednesday: Years 3-6 - Basketball

Wednesday: Year 5 - Art (every fortnight - see below for further details) 

Thursday: Years 1 & 2 - Multi Sports (focussing on balls skills, including Netball & Basketball) 

Friday: Year 6 - Archery

Friday: Years 4, 5 & 6 - Chess

To support the rising cost of living, this term, after school clubs are being offered as a free provision. Clubs run until 4pm. Please book as soon as possible, to guarantee your child’s place. Children must book and commit to clubs for an entire term. As clubs are traditionally very popular, more than two unexplained absences may result in your child losing their place.  If you would like your child to attend Chill, after their club, there is a reduced charge of £2. Your child can then attend Chill until 4:30pm. To book clubs, please download the School Gateway App. Contact the school, if you have any questions. 

PE Time Table for Term 1

Reception: Tuesday & Wednesday

Year 1: Thursday

Year 2: Tuesday

Year 3: Thursday & Friday

Year 4: Monday, in addition to swimming is on Wednesday

Year 5: Tuesday & Wednesday

Year 6: Monday & Friday

PE Kit: 

Plain white round neck t-shirt, with no logos

plain black sport shorts or plain black jogging bottoms or plain black leggings

Trainers or daps.

We are continuing to ask children to come to school in their PE kit, on their allocated day.

School Uniform 

The children are looking super smart, as the new school year begins. A reminder of school uniform is:

Red school jumper, cardigan or fleece

Plain black/dark grey school trousers, shirt or shorts

Plain white or red polo shirt or white button up school shirt/blouse

Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers (with no coloured logos)

No jewellery, apart from stud earring, as hoops can be caught during PE and/or playtime

Please be reminded, however, that whilst we have certain expectations surrounding our uniform, parents are by no means obliged to purchase jumpers/cardigans etc showing the school logo.

We understand that with the cost of living rising rapidly, uniforms can be a worry to some parents, so unbranded school jumpers are more than acceptable as long as they are in the school colours. 

If you have any ongoing concerns surrounding the cost of uniform for your child/children, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to support you with this. 

Sports Day

Sports day will be held at Filwood Fields on Friday 16th September.  All children in Years 1 - 6 must come in PE kit on Friday and have a water bottle in school. Parents and carers, you are welcome to come and watch your child in the running races and jumping and throwing challenges. Please remain outside of the white barrier when watching.

Y1, Y2 and Y3 sports day will be 9:15 - 10:15

Y4, Y5, and Y6 sports day will be 11:15 - 12:15

The event is weather permitting - if it looks like it will rain, we will cancel it. 

Secondary School Admissions - September 2023 

If you have a child in Year 6, you will be able to apply for their Secondary School place from Monday 12th September. You can do this by visiting https://www.bristol.gov.uk/residents/schools-learning-and-early-years/school-admissions/secondary-admissions/secondary-apply

The deadline for applications is 31st October - If you do not apply by this time, your child may not be accepted at their first choice school. 

If you need support with completing an application, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Drop off/Pick Up Areas

Please be reminded that as your child enters a new year group, the arrangements for where they need to be dropped off in the morning and collected at the end of the day may have changed. 

Arrangements for this school year will be as follows: 

Reception, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 6 - To be dropped off and collected at the front of the school building 

Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 - To be dropped off and collected through the back entrance of the school accessed via the lane 

If for any reason your child needs to be collected, or dropped off at an alternative entrance to those above, please contact the school office to discuss arrangements. 

Free School Meals 

As your child enters a new year group, please be aware that there may be some changes surrounding their Free School Meal entitlement. 

Children from Reception - Year 2 are automatically entitled to Universal Free School Meals

If your child is moving from Year 2 -to Year 3, please be aware that they are no longer entitled to Universal Free School Meals and you may need to start paying for school meals. If you are unsure if your child is entitled to Free School Meals, please speak with Miss Morse in the school office who will be able to confirm this for you. 

If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please visit https://parent.bristol.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/parents/travel-and-free-school-meals to apply. 

Barton Camp 2022 - Year 3 and Year 4 

As you know, Barton Camp will be taking place in a few short weeks. Please be reminded that payment for camp needs to be made by Friday 9th September. We are also still awaiting a number of permission slips - if you have not yet returned yours, please do so as soon as possible. Further information will be sent home with children next week. 

Medication

If your child requires medication that needs to be taken during the school day, please remember to send this into school with your child on Monday. Please ensure all medication is in it’s original container and clearly labelled with your child’s name. 

Dates for Diaries

Friday 16th September - Sports Day 

Thursday 22nd September - Year 3/4 Barton Camp

Monday 17th October - INSET Day (school closed)

Friday 21st October - End of Term 1

Monday 31st October - Start of Term 2

Friday 16th December - End of Term 2

Tuesday 3rd January - Start of Term 3

Friday 10th February - End of Term 3

Monday 20th February  - Start of Term 4

Friday 31st March - End of Term 4

Monday 17th April - Start of Term 5

Friday 26th May - End of Term 5

Monday 5th June - Start of Term 6

Friday 21st July - End of School Year

Have a relaxing weekend.

Tim Purser

Deputy Headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have all had a relaxing and happy summer. We are all in school preparing for the new school year and looking forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Drop off and pick up areas 

Please be reminded that as your child enters a new year group, the arrangements for where they need to be dropped off in the morning and collected at the end of the day may have changed. 

Arrangements for this school year will be as follows: 

Reception, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 6 - To be dropped off and collected at the front of the school building 

Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 - To be dropped off and collected through the back entrance of the school accessed via the lane 

If for any reason your child needs to be collected, or dropped off at an alternative entrance to those above, please contact the school office to discuss arrangements. 

School Uniform 

We are sure that most parents are more than prepared by now for their children to return to school on Monday, with new uniforms and resources ready for the start of the new school year. 

Please be reminded however that whilst we have certain expectations surrounding our uniform, parents are by no means obliged to purchase jumpers/cardigans etc showing the school logo. 

We understand that with the cost of living rising rapidly, uniforms can be a worry to some parents, so unbranded school jumpers are more than acceptable as long as they are in the school colours. 

If you have any ongoing concerns surrounding the cost of uniform for your child/children, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will endeavour to support you with this. 

Free School Meals 

As your child enters a new year group, please be aware that there may be some changes surrounding their Free School Meal entitlement. 

Children from Reception - Year 2 are automatically entitled to Universal Free School Meals

If your child is moving from Year 2 -to Year 3, please be aware that they are no longer entitled to Universal Free School Meals and you may need to start paying for school meals. If you are unsure if your child is entitled to Free School Meals, please speak with Miss Morse in the school office who will be able to confirm this for you. 

If you think your child may be eligible for Free School Meals, please visit https://parent.bristol.gov.uk/web/portal/pages/parents/travel-and-free-school-meals to apply. 

Barton Camp 2022 - Year 3 and Year 4 

As you know, Barton Camp will be taking place in a few short weeks. Please be reminded that payment for camp needs to be made by Friday 9th September. We are also still awaiting a number of permission slips - if you have not yet returned yours, please do so as soon as possible. Further information will be sent home with children next week. 

Medication

If your child requires medication that needs to be taken during the school day, please remember to send this into school with your child on Monday. Please ensure all medication is in it’s original container and clearly labelled with your child’s name. 

Dates for Diaries

• Monday 5th September - Beginning of new school year (pupils return to school) 
• Friday 16th September - Sports Day 
• Thursday 22nd September - Year 3/4 Barton Camp
• Monday 17th October - INSET Day (school closed)
• Friday 21st October - End of Term 1
• Monday 31st October - Start of Term 2
• Friday 16th December - End of Term 2
• Tuesday 3rd January - Start of Term 3
• Friday 10th February - End of Term 3
• Monday 20th February  - Start of Term 4
• Friday 31st March - End of Term 4
• Monday 17th April - Start of Term 5
• Friday 26th May - End of Term 5
• Monday 5th June - Start of Term 6
• Friday 21st July - End of School Year

See you all on Monday,

Matt Condon

Headteacher