Dear Parents/Carers,
Public consultation on proposed housing developments in Knowle West
The council's new build development programme has provided over 100 new homes so far in the city. The next phase will see a number of proposals being brought forward for South Bristol, including sites in Knowle West.
These will provide new council homes as well as other types of housing, including shared ownership, private sale and community-led projects. The intention is to build a mix of housing which helps meet local demand.
Our first consultation events will provide an overview of the projects and give you a chance to feedback on three specific sites:
- The old cinema, Filwood Broadway
- Leinster Avenue (next to Knowle DGE Academy)
- Kingswear Road
Two public drop-in sessions will be held on Thursday 5 December 2019 and representatives from the council and the consultant teams will be available to answer your questions.
- Dance studio, Filwood Community Centre from 2-4pm
- Main studio, Knowle West Media Centre from 5-7pm
Consultation materials will also be displayed at The Park, Knowle West Media Centre, Filwood Community Centre, re:store & local libraries and at www.bristol.gov.uk/housing/new-council-homes from 5 December.
New ‘Tech Team’ Club for Year 6
Ever think a mousetrap could power a car? Well, that’s exactly what our new ‘Tech Team’ will be building here in school. The team will start by building the base, then add the mousetraps power and then see it race off into the distance!
The team will experiment with the gears and other unique build components to allow the best build racer to go farther, faster or pull heavy weights. They will be applying the science of kinetic and potential energy, simple machines and friction as they design, construct and even reengineer the ultimate mousetrap vehicle!
This club will be for Year 6 and will start on Thursday 9th January from 3.15pm - 4.00pm. If you child would like to join this club please let the school office know.
Christmas Events
The children's christmas plays will be on the following dates:-
- Juniors Christmas Service - Monday 16th December @ 2.00pm
- Infants Christmas Play - Tuesday 17th December @ 2.00pm
Chill Time ‘Klub’
The last Chill Time ‘Klub’ for this year will be on WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER.
To celebrate the last Chill Time ‘Klub’ it will be christmas themed. Please book and pay in advance if you would like your child to join the christmas chill time ‘klub’, we need to know the number of children who will be attending for staffing - there will be limited spaces.
Christmas Jumper Day
Christmas Jumper Day is an annual charity event, it is held on December 13th, with 100% of proceeds going to the charity 'Save the Children'. A suggested donation of £1 per family will be welcomed.
School Uniform
A reminder that children should not be wearing leggings or tracksuit bottoms. Earrings can be worn as long as they are just simple stud earrings.
Attendance
Attendance this week 97%
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
- Reception - 98%
- Year 3 - 99%
- Year 4 - 99%
This means that Year 3 and 4 will have a non uniform day on the 6th December.
Headteacher’s Awards
Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to: Amber P (Y1), Josiah (Y2), Bernice (Y3), Rubyleigh (Y5) and Lewis and Gabie (Y6)
Consultation on Admission Policy 2021/22
The governing body are consulting on new proposed admission arrangements for the 2021-22 school year. You are invited to provide any comments you may wish for consideration on the proposed arrangements by 9 December 2019. Final arrangements will be determined by 28 February 2020.
Comments should be sent to Miss Roberts at christ.the.king.p@bristol-schools.uk
You can read the proposed admission arrangements on the school website www.ctk.education.
Primary School Applications for a New Reception Place for September 2020
If your child was born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 you'll need to apply for a new reception school place for September 2020. You can apply from Thursday 12 September. You'll need to apply by Wednesday 15 January 2020.
Online - apply online for a reception place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk
Pupil Places Available
The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception and Year 3. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
Key dates
9th December - Flu Jabs
13th December - Christmas Jumper Day
16th December - Junior Christmas Service @ 2pm
17th December - Infants Christmas Play @ 2pm
18th December - Christmas Lunch
6th January - INSET Day
23rd December - 3rd January - School Holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
17th February - 21st February - School Holiday
5th March - World Book Day
13th March - Red Nose Day
6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
6th July - INSET Day
20th July - 31st August - School Holiday
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
