Dear Parents/Carers,

World Book Day

We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March. We will be asking children to come into school dressed as their favorite book character.

Easter Lent Collection

At this time every year we encourage the children to think of others and raise money for charity.  This year we are going to raise money for 2 different charities, CAFOD and Above and Beyond (local charity raising funds for Bristol city centre hospitals).

We have the following events planned to raise money for our Lent collection:

• Friday 6th March - Penny Trail
• Friday 13th March - Non-Uniform
• Friday 20th March - Funny Hair Day
• Friday 27th March - to be confirmed

Grand Easter Egg Raffle - tickets on sale at 20p each from Monday 2nd March.

Headteacher awards

The Head teacher awards for Monday 2nd March are:  Lily B (Rec), Ralf (Y1), Freddie R and Lexi (Y2), Maisie (Y3), Charlotte (Y4), Nicola, Freddie and Jayden (Y5) and Gracie-Mae and Zac (Y6).

Another reminder - Chill Time Klub

The school office is normally manned until 4pm. If there are no staff in the school office, it cannot be guaranteed that the phone or main door buzzer will be answered.   
Chill Time ends at 4.30pm.

Multi-Sports and Chill Time Klub

Due to the low number of children attending this term, we will not be running Multi-Sports next term.
However, as so many children attending Chill Time Klub have enjoyed joining Multi-Sports, we will be integrating our specialist sports coaching into Chill Time Klub on Thursdays and Fridays. This means children from any age can choose to join different sporting activities on these days.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is 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!

May Bank Holiday - Advance notice

Please be aware of a change to the published May Bank Holiday.  The new Bank Holiday date is Friday 8th May.  This is in order to recognise the national celebration of VE day.

It is very important that all pupils are back to school on Monday 11th May as this is SATs week for Year 6.  All pupils are expected to sit these tests on a set day and at a prescribed time.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

• Year 2 - 99%
• Year 3 - 98%
• Year 4 - 97%
• Year 5 - 97% 

This means that Year 2 will have a non-uniform day on Friday 6th March.

Key dates

5th March - World Book Day
13th March - Red Nose Day
6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
22nd April - Year 2 SS Great Britain
25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
5th June - 8th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp
6th July - INSET Day
20th July - 31st August - School Holiday
10th - 11th September - Year 3 & 4 Barton Camp
27th - 29th January - Year 5 Deanfield Camp

Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Multi-Sports and Chill Time Klub

Due to the low number of children attending this term, we will not be running Multi-Sports next term.

However, as so many children attending Chill Time Klub have enjoyed joining Multi-Sports, we will be integrating our specialist sports coaching into Chill Time Klub on Thursdays and Fridays. This means children from any age can choose to join different sporting activities on these days.

Friday Morning Coffee Time

Mrs Selway is 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!

Domestic Abuse

Are you a victim of domestic abuse?  Would you like to speak with a domestic abuse adviser in confidence?  Sarah Johnson - working for Next Link, can offer all kinds of support and is happy to just listen and chat to you.  This can be completely confidential.

Call Sarah Johnson on 07834126878.

If you would like to speak with Jo Selway for more information before you contact Sarah, she will also be happy to answer any of your questions.

May Bank Holiday - Advance notice

Please be aware of a change to the published May Bank Holiday.  The new Bank Holiday date is Friday 8th May.  This is in order to recognise the national celebration of VE day.

It is very important that all pupils are back to school on Monday 11th May as this is SATs week for Year 6.  All pupils are expected to sit these tests on a set day and at a prescribed time.

School Uniform

Can I remind you that all children should be wearing the following school uniform:

PLAIN BLACK SHOES

grey / black trousers or skirts – no tracksuit bottoms, or leggings

red sweatshirt or cardigan or fleece

white / red polo shirts

PE Kit (which is plain white t-shirt / plain black shorts and PE daps or trainers)

We continue to use S & H Workwear, 98 St Johns Lane, Bedminster.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 3 - 97%
• Year 4 - 98%
• Year 5 - 100%

This means that Year 5 will have a non-uniform day on Friday 28th February.

Key dates

17th February - 21st February - School Holiday

25th February - Shrove Tuesday

26th February - Ash Wednesday

5th March - World Book Day

13th March - Red Nose Day

6th April - 17th April - School Holiday

22nd April - Year 2 SS Great Britain

25th May - 29th May - School Holiday

5th June - 8th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp

6th July - INSET Day

20th July - 31st August - School Holiday

10th - 11th September - Year 3 & 4 Barton Camp

27th - 29th January - Year 5 Deanfield Camp

Have a greats weeks holiday and see you all back on Monday 24th February.

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Tyron and Lianater(Rec), Viktor and Shayne (Yr 1), Zak (Yr2), Calvin and Jaiden (Yr3), Reggie (Yr4), Rubyleigh and Roxanne (Yr5) and Mikolaij and Courtnie (Yr 6).

School Uniform

Can I remind you that all children should be wearing the following school uniform:

• PLAIN BLACK SHOES
• grey / black trousers or skirts – no tracksuit bottoms, or leggings
• red sweatshirt or cardigan or fleece
• white / red polo shirts
• PE Kit (which is plain white t-shirt / plain black shorts and PE daps or trainers)

We continue to use S & H Workwear, 98 St Johns Lane, Bedminster.

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

Year 2 - 99%

Year 3 - 99%

Year 5 - 97%

This means that Year 2 will have a non-uniform day on Friday 14th February.

Breakfast Club

A reminder that Breakfast Club children are not supervised in school until 8am.  If children arrive before 8am, please be aware that staff may not be around to look after your children.

Chill Time Klub

The school office is normally manned until 4pm.  If there are no staff in the school office, it cannot be guaranteed that the phone will be answered.  Also, if parents / carers arrive before 4.30pm, please ring the bell, however staff may not be available to answer and you may have to wait until 4.30pm when the children are dismissed.

Reception Reading

Miss Letherby would like to invite parents and carers of Reception Children to come in and read with them on Wednesday mornings at the start of the school day each week (8.40 - 9am).

Key dates

11th February - Parents Evening

12th February - Parents Evening

17th February - 21st February - School Holiday

5th March - World Book Day

13th March - Red Nose Day

6th April - 17th April - School Holiday

22nd April - Year 2 SS Great Britain

25th May - 29th May - School Holiday

5th June - 8th June - Year 6 Manor Adventure Camp

6th July - INSET Day

20th July - 31st August - School Holiday

10th - 11th September - Year 3 & 4 Barton Camp

27th - 29th January - Year 5 Deanfield Camp

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon

Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Mouhammad and Alfie (Rec), Abby and Roxy (Yr 1), Kalvin (Yr2), Tommy (Yr3), Ian (Yr4), Roxanne and Rubyleigh (Y5), Ruby (Yr 6)

Ongoing safety update

A reminder that the following information can be found via the school website (www.ctk.education):

• NSPCC - Speak out. Stay Safe.
• Childline
• Domestic abuse advice
• Internet safety
• First Response contact details 

Safe Internet

Today, children have been learning about how to use the internet safely at home and in school. Please visit the UK Safer Internet Centre for more information for parents and carers -

www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

• Year 1 - 98%
• Year 4 - 98%
• Year 5 - 100%
• Year 6 - 99%

This means that Years 5 and 6 will have non-uniform days on Friday 7th February.

Administration of Medicine

A reminder that the school office has Calpol that can be given to children if they are feeling unwell.  Please let the school office know on a morning if you would like them to administer calpol to your child during the day.

Reception Reading

Miss Letherby would like to invite parents and carers of Reception Children to come in and read with them on Wednesday mornings at the start of the school day each week (8.40 - 9am).

Key dates

7th February - Numbers Day
11th February - Parents Evening
12th February - Parents Evening
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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Eaddie (Rec), Hadi (Yr 1), Harrison  (Yr2), Harley (Yr3), Chris (Yr4),  Marta and Hollie-Jade (Yr5), Dimitrios (Yr 6)

Attendance

Well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

• Year 2 - 97%
• Year 3 - 98%
• Year 4 - 97%
• Year 5 - 98%

Administration of Medicine

A reminder that the school office has Calpol that can be given to children if they are feeling unwell.  Please let the school office know on a morning if you would like them to administer calpol to your child during the day.

Club Timetable Term 3 

Reception Reading

Miss Letherby would like to invite parents and carers of Reception Children to come in and read with them on Wednesday mornings at the start of the school day each week (8.40 - 9am).

Key dates

29th January - 31st January  - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
7th February - Numbers Day
11th February - Parents Evening
12th February - Parents Evening
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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Harper G  (Rec), Fritzhie  (Yr 1), Wilfred  (Yr2), Freya and Angelos  (Yr3),  Emily W and Cody W (Yr4),  Dylan and Anya (Yr5), Summer (Yr 6)

Attendance

A much better week of attendance this week and well done to the following classes who got over 97% this week:-

• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 3 - 98%
• Year 6 - 98%

Reception Reading

Miss Letherby would like to invite parents and carers of Reception Children to come in and read with them on Wednesday mornings at the start of the school day each week (8.40 - 9am).

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!

If you child would like to join this club please let the school office know.

Key dates

29th January - 31st January  - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
7th February - Numbers Day
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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome back to the New Year.  We hope you all had a lovely time celebrating Christmas and New Year.

Christmas gifts

Thank you to all of you for the lovely Christmas gifts you gave us.  They were very much appreciated!

Census Day - 16th January

Next Thursday is Census day and it would really benefit the school if children could eat a hot dinner.  The school will receive funding for the number of children who consume hot dinners.

The menu for next Thursday is fish fingers and chips.  Next Friday’s menu (17th January) will be American Burger.

Primary School Applications for a New Reception Place for September 2020

The deadline to apply for a New Reception Place for September 2020, is Wednesday 15th January.
Please contact us if you would like to visit the school, or any assistance applying online

Reception Reading

Miss Letherby would like to invite parents and carers of Reception Children to come in and read with them on Wednesday mornings at the start of the school day each week (8.40 - 9am).

This Term’s Curriculum

Here are the key topics children will be learning about this term. Please encourage your child to learn about these at home:

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.

Attendance

Only one class with 97% attendance this week - Year 5.

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Ryder (Rec), Summer and Alfie (Yr 1),Logan (Yr2), Mason (Yr3), Alex.W (Yr4), Kristen (Yr5), Angelos (Yr 6)

Key dates

29th January - 31st January  - 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