Dear Parents/Carers,

Leavers Mass 2018

Leavers mass this year is on Wednesday 18th July at 9.30am in the school hall.

Staff changes from September

Mrs Leaker has decided to return to her role as Teaching Assistant, rather than class teacher, as she would like to spend more time with her family. We are really pleased that she is staying with us at Christ the King.

We would like to welcome our new teacher, Miss Kingscote, to Year 3 in September. Many of you will know Miss Kingscote as she has been teaching in Year 1 on her last student placement.

• Miss Letherby - Reception
• Mrs Rowland - Year 1
• Mrs Triggs - Year 2
• Miss Kingscote - Year 3
• Mr Searle - Year 4
• Mr Purser - Year 5
• Mr Prichard - Year 6

Mrs Gaunt will be joining us as our new Reading Recovery Teacher.

INSET (Staff Training Day) in September

The school will be closed on the first day of the new academic year (Monday 3rd September). This mean that the new school year will begin on Tuesday 4th September.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Reception with 97%
• Year 3 with 97%

Leave of absence during term time

We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances.  Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before leave is due to commence.  Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised.  There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon.  If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice.  This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.

We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.

Key dates for Diaries
              
Tuesday - 19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 22nd June - Charity non-uniform day
Friday 22nd June pm - Sports Day
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
Tuesday 3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Wednesday 18th July - Leavers Mass
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed) 
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year         

Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Ofsted Parent View

Parent View is an online facility that allows parents and carers to give their views about their child’s school at any time of the school year. The questionnaire is also the main mechanism for parents to give their views to inspectors about their child’s school at the time of a school inspection.

The questionnaire can be accessed directly at http://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk or from the home page of Ofsted’s website www.ofsted.gov.uk.

We would very much appreciate it if parents are able to share their views about our school with Ofsted using Parent View.

Sports Day

Sports Day will take place on the afternoon of Friday 22nd June at The Park – more details to follow.

Book Fair Dates

The Book Fair will be in school next week and will be open to parents at the following times:

• Tuesday 19th June - Thursday 21st June at 2.45pm-3.30pm
• Friday 22nd June - 8.34am - 9.30am

First Holy Communion

Can the governors, staff and pupils of School of Christ the King wish all the children receiving their First Holy Communion on Sunday, a happy and holy day.

BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal

 BBC Radio Bristol will be visiting the school on Friday 22 June. The radio station is joining forces with the local charity ‘Alive’ for the ‘BBC Radio Bristol Alive Appeal’ and as part of the appeal we are having a sports non-school uniform day. The charity puts on activity sessions in care homes and day centres to bring joy, laughter and fun to older people and tackle the issues of loneliness and isolation. The appeal is aiming to raise £50,000 this year to fund 300 of these activity sessions and to pay for the vital kit which makes that time so special. A presenter from BBC Radio Bristol will report live from the school as part of a special programme being broadcast between 9am and 12pm called ‘The School Run’. To support this special cause we are asking for donations of £1 per child for children to wear their own sports day clothes - these should be sporty clothes that they can wear to sports day.

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed. 

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:

• Reception with 97%
• Year 3 with 99%
• Year 4 with 97%

This means Year 3 will have a special non-uniform day on Wednesday 20th June.

Key dates for Diaries                   

17th June - First Holy Communion

19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court

19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair

Friday 22nd June - Charity non-uniform day

Friday 22nd June pm - Sports Day

Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church

3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach

Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)

17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns

Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children

Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)

Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)             

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Lateness

A number of children are regularly collected late from school. School finishes at 3.15pm and we do need children collected promptly. We will be contacting parents when this in an ongoing problem. Thank you for your cooperation.

Internet Safety Update - Live Streaming

Live streaming is a popular feature of lots apps and platforms. By understanding the risks of live streaming, we can help children stay safe when they are online. ThinkUKnow has produced a guide to help parents understand why live-streaming is so popular, and how to keep children safe.
You can find the article here:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/live-streaming-responding-to-the-risks/

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed.

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.

Head teacher Award - Learning Skill - I am an Effective Self Manager (I try to do it myself)

Headteachers awards for Monday Assembly are:-
Frankie and Josiah (Reception), Ayla and Bernice (Year 1), Deniro and Serenity (Year 2), Ellis, Gabriel, Emmanuel, Lexi and Stephanie (Year 3), Kezia and Gracie (Year 4) and Lily and Ruby (Year 5).

Attendance

Well done to the following classes whohad attendance at over 97% this week:

Year 4 with 98% attendance.

Key dates for Diaries  
                 
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)           

Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Children with 100% attendance so far this year!

As we have just said well done to children with 100% attendance in Term 4, can I take this opportunity to say a fantastic well done to the following children who have had 100% attendance in Terms 1-5:

• Reception - Tallulah
• Year 2 - Taylor, Justin and Chloe
• Year 3 - Isobel, Moshi, Stephanie and Layla
• Year 4 - Gabby, Hannah, Oscar and Chiebuka
• Year 5 - Christiana, Chloe and Bradley
• Year 6 - Chloe, Kenzie, Dylan and Matty

We will have a special celebration for children with ‘all year’ 100% attendance, in Term 6.

Crimestoppers

Crimestoppers operates the 0800 555 111 telephone number, allowing people to call anonymously to pass on information about crime.

Parents of Reception Children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed.

Leave of absence during term time

We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances.  Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before leave is due to commence.  Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised.  There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon.  If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice.  This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.

We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

Key dates for Diaries 
                  
Monday 4th June - Start of Term 6
8th June - 11th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Cam
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)           

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon,
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Read for Good

To mark Mrs Higgin’s last day as our reading leader in school, on Friday 25th May we are having a whole-school story time to raise money for the ‘Read for Good’ charity. A donation of £1 per family would be very much appreciated. The money will be used to provide books and storytelling services at Bristol Children’s Hospital.

Here is some information about the charity:

For children in hospital, books and stories are particularly important – they comfort, distract, reassure and entertain. Read for Good provides a regular supply of brand new books along with storyteller visits to brighten up the days of children in all of the UK’s main children’s hospitals. Children unable to leave their beds can choose books from our specially designed mobile bookcase which wheels right up to their bedside. Because they are brand new, the books are safe for those at high risk of infection.

Cosmos Choir - 21st May

The Cosmos choir are preforming the Hall on the Hill at St Georges Bristol.  It is a community opera.  Tickets are on sale - please access the website below:
https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/tha-hall-on-the-hill-community-opera/

Leave of absence during term time

We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances.  Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before leave is due to commence.  Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised.  There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon.  If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice.  This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.

We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.

This Week’s Attendance

Well done to the follow class who have had 97% or above attendance:

• Year 6 -   100%

This means that Year 6 will have a non-uniform day on Friday 25th May.

Celebration of 100% Attendance in Term 4

As you are aware, each term we have a 100% attendance presentation when each class will have a special draw where children can win a new storybook. We enter all children with 100% attendance and who have no more than 2 late arrivals to school.

On Wednesday 23rd May, children who had 100% attendance in Term 4 will be entered into the draw and also be able to wear non-uniform.

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your child’s class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing Tapestry if needed.

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 6th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you may be interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Places are filling up fast. Many thanks.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

Headteacher awards

Oscar and Joey (R), Anta and Tiagan (Y1),  Chris (Y2), Layla and Kristen (Y3), Mikolaj and Jonathan(Y4), Daisy (Y5).

Key dates for Diaries
                   
22nd May - Year 3 Outdoor Experience Day at Velvet Bottom
Friday 25th May - End of Term 5
Monday 4th June - Start of Term 6
8th June - 11th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)           

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon,
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Mrs Higgins

We would like to let you all know that Mrs Higgins (Reading teacher) has decided to take retirement at the end of this term.  Mrs Higgins will therefore be leaving our school on Friday the 25th May and we would like to thank her for all her hard work and dedication and she will be greatly missed.

Leave of absence during term time

We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances.  Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before leave is due to commence.  Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised.  There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon.  If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice.  This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.

We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.

Cosmos Choir - 21st May

The Cosmos choir are preforming the Hall on the Hill at St Georges Bristol.  It is a community opera.  Tickets are on sale - please access the website below:

https://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/tha-hall-on-the-hill-community-opera/

Lateness

Firstly a big thank you to those who always arrive on time, or who have improved their punctuality over the last few months.
However, there are still too many children who are arriving late for school which starts at 8.50am.  

This week we have had an increased number of children arrived late for school which is very disruptive children who start learning as soon as they are in class. Children who arrive late often come to school unsettled and embarrassed. Where lateness is an ongoing concern, we will be asking parents to come into school and discuss matters further.

This Week’s Attendance

Well done to the follow class who have had 97% or above attendance.

Year 3 -  99%

This means that Year 3 will have a non-uniform day on Friday 18th May.

Assembly for 100% Attendance in Term 4

As you are aware, each term we have a 100% attendance presentation when each class will have a special draw where children can win a new storybook. We enter all children with 100% attendance and who have no more than 2 late arrivals to school.

The next attendance assembly will be on Wednesday 23rd May. Children who had 100% attendance in Term 6 will also be able to wear non-uniform on this day.

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your childs class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing tapestry if needed. 

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 13th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you maybe interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Many thanks.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

Headteacher awards

Zak and Tracy (R), Tianna and Ayla (Y1),  Alex and Marley (Y2), Stephanie and Anastasia (Y3), Megan and Kacey (Y4), Billy and Kuzi (Y5).

Key dates for Diaries                   

14th May - 18th May - Year 6 SATs week
22nd May - Year 3 Outdoor Experience Day at Velvet Bottom
Friday 25th May - End of Term 5
Monday 4th June - Start of Term 6
8th June - 11th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)             

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon, 
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers

Parents of Reception children 

We would like to invite you to attend weekly drop in sessions. These sessions will take place between 8.40 and 9am on Tuesday mornings each week. During this time you are welcome to come into your childs class, read with your child and spend time sharing their learning diaries with them. Your children are proud of their achievements in class and would love to share their experiences with you. Miss Letherby and Miss Harvey will also be available to liaise with you and to support you with accessing tapestry if needed.

Summer  Holiday Chill Time 'Klub'! 

We are looking to run a summer club for 2 weeks from 13th August - 10am-3pm. Cost and further details to be confirmed. If you think you maybe interested in sending your child to this summer holiday club, please contact the school office. Many thanks.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is now hosting informal drop-in sessions each Friday morning. This time will enable parents/carers to meet up and perhaps seek support and advice. Mrs Selway can offer advice and also provide links to other organisations who offer support. If you have a worry of any kind, or just would like to have a chat with other parents and carers  - pop in!

Key dates for Diaries                   

14th May - 18th May - Year 6 SATs week
22nd May - Year 3 Outdoor Experience Day at Velvet Bottom
Friday 25th May - End of Term 5
Monday 4th June - Start of Term 6
8th June - 11th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp
17th June - First Holy Communion
19th June - Year 2  Outdoor Experience Day at Ashton Court
19th June - 22nd June - Book Fair
Friday 29th June - SS Peter and Paul Mass in Church
3rd July - Year 4 Outdoor Experience Day at Kenfig Beach
Monday 9th July - INSET Day (school closed)
17th July - Year 5 Outdoor Experience Day at the Malverns
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)           

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon,
Headteacher