Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you all for a wonderful start to the new school year!
We hope you all had a really good summer break and it was great to see all the children today looking smart in their school uniform and with most children arriving at school by 8.50am, ready for learning. Attendance this week has been positive, with 96% attendance across the whole school.
We thank you all for your support.
After-School Clubs
There are a range of after school clubs starting and information will be published in the newsletter.
Multisports for Year 3 & 4 and Years 5 & 6 started this week. Years 3 & 4 is every Thursday and Years 5 & 6 every Friday. Your child needs to pay at £1.00 to the school office each week if they wish to attend.
Cosmos Choir
Cosmos Choir will be running again this year but will be hosted by Knowle Park Primary. Further details will follow.
Important Information Form
An important information form has come home with your child today. We are updating the details we hold for you and your child - please complete and return to the school ASAP so that we can update our system.
Term 6 100% Attendance
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 12th September. Children who had 100% attendance in Term 6 will also be able to wear non-uniform on this day.
Parent Governor Vacancy
As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.
We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor. All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.
Meetings are termly and run from 3:30 to 5:30pm. An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.
If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pupil Places Available
The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Year 5. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
Breakfast Club
A reminder that breakfast club runs every day from 8am. If your child would like to eat breakfast they need to arrive at school by 8.20am. Breakfast club costs £1.00 - booking is not required.
Job Vacancy for a Cleaner
10 HOURS per week - Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2019
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 3:30PM - 5:30PM
We are searching for a conscientious, hard-working person, with pride in their work to join the school’s cleaning team.
The hours of work will be Monday to Friday 3:30pm - 5:30pm on a term time basis over 38 weeks plus 20 days during school holidays. 4 hours in February holiday, 31 hours during the summer holiday for a deep clean and 5 hours in the June holiday.
Duties include:-
Cleaning, washing, sweeping vacuuming, polishing and dusting of the designated areas (which will include sinks, toilets and shower area) and fixture and fittings.
Movement of furniture where necessary
Emptying litter bins
Any other duties as directed by the School Business Manager
If you are interested in applying for this position please speak with Kath Roberts in the school office and complete an application form to be returned by Friday 14th September.
Attendance
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 1 - 99%
Year 3 - 98%
Year 4 - 97%
This means Year 1 will have a special non uniform day on Friday 14th September.
Key dates
26th September - Year 2 trip to Westonbirt Arboretum
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
29th October - 2nd November - School holiday
24th December - 4th January - School holiday
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
18th February - 22nd February - School holiday
8th April - 22nd April - School holiday
27th May - 31st May - School holiday
22nd & 23rd July - Inset Days
24th July 2019 - 30th August - School Holiday
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
Friday, 20 July 2018
Dear Parents/Carers,
Welcome to the last newsletter of this school year. The children have had another great year of learning and friendship. Can I thank you all for your support.
Ofsted Inspection
As you all know a team of Ofsted Inspectors visited the school this week. Can I thank all parents for your tremendous support and thank the children for being enthusiastic learners as always. We will publish inspection findings as soon as we are able.
Attendance
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
Year 3 with 98%
Year 6 with 96%
School Shoes
Thank you for the children looking so smart in their school uniform this year.
As you know, children at School of Christ the King are required to wear PLAIN BLACK SHOES. Although we prefer shoes, as an alternative we do accept PLAIN BLACK TRAINERS. However recently, a number of children have been coming to school wearing black trainers with brand markings (e.g stripes or ticks). These types of footwear are not permitted in school.
We do however appreciate that parents would rather buy new school shoes ready for school in September and we are happy to bend the rules until then; as long as children return wearing PLAIN BLACK SHOES in September!
Reading during the summer
Research shows that children who read for 10 minutes a day during the summer holidays make better progress in school than those who don't read. Here are some websites to give ideas and free resources to keep your children reading through the summer, and make the start back in September easier for them:
- https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
- www.readongeton.org.uk
- http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/free-resources
- https://www.clpe.org.uk/clpe/library/booklists
- https://www.scholastic.co.uk/piecorbett/resources
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.
Key dates
Friday 20th July 2018 - End of school year for children
Monday 23rd July - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 24th July - INSET Day (school closed)
6th August - Summer Chill TIme ‘Klub’
13th August - Summer Chill Time ‘Klub’
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday, 13 July 2018
Dear Parents/Carers,
Parent Governor Vacancy
As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.
We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor. All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.
Meetings are termly and run from 3:30 to 5:30pm. An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.
If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe
The NSPCC’s Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme visited our school this week to make sure our pupils have the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse.
This is a nationwide programme for every primary-school-aged child in the UK and Channel Islands. With the help of their friendly mascot Buddy, they presented an assembly and workshop to the children in our school.
100% Attendance from September 2017
The following children will be getting a special treat on Friday 20th July for their 100% attendance during the whole school year:-
Taylor, Justin and Chloe (Y2), Isabel, Moshii and Stephanie (Y3), Francine, Hannah, Oscar and Chiebuka (Y4), Christiana, Chloe and Bradley (Y5) and Kenzie-Joe and Dylan (Y6).
Eco Club
The GreenTeam have done incredible hard work in achieving the Bronze Eco School Award this year. As a result of their work the whole school is taking more care in sorting their recycling and are making sure they are not wasting energy on a daily basis.
To celebrate, the Green Team members will each be presented with a copy of the Bronze Award certificate during Monday's Celebration Assembly and are being treated to an extra special treat in their final meeting of this year together on Wednesday. Next year the Green Team will be continuing to meet together to work towards achieving the Silver Eco School Award.
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:
As this is their third 99% or 100% attendance week, instead of a non-uniform, they will have another special treat to be arranged!
Key dates
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)
6th August - Summer Chill TIme ‘Klub’
13th August - Summer Chill Time ‘Klub’
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Parent Governor Vacancy
As I am sure you are aware, all schools have a Governing Body who support the Headteacher and the Senior Leadership Team in their endeavours to make this school an outstanding establishment where all children thrive.
We now have a vacancy on our Governing Body for a Parent Governor. All parents are eligible to apply for this voluntary role and we would ask you to contact the school office if you would like your name to be put forward.
Meetings are termly and run from 3:30 to 5:30pm. An interest in the school and finding out more about the way that the school is managed is the first consideration and if you have any specific skills with budgets or experience with staffing issues you would be particularly welcome.
If you would like further information please speak to Miss Roberts in the office who will either be able to help you or will put you in touch with the Clerk to the Governors to answer any specific questions. Alternatively just come and have a chat with me about the role at the school gates.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NSPCC Speak Out. Stay Safe
The NSPCC’s Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme visited our school this week to make sure our pupils have the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse.
This is a nationwide programme for every primary-school-aged child in the UK and Channel Islands. With the help of their friendly mascot Buddy, they presented an assembly and workshop to the children in our school.
100% Attendance from September 2017
The following children will be getting a special treat on Friday 20th July for their 100% attendance during the whole school year:-
Taylor, Justin and Chloe (Y2), Isabel, Moshii and Stephanie (Y3), Francine, Hannah, Oscar and Chiebuka (Y4), Christiana, Chloe and Bradley (Y5) and Kenzie-Joe and Dylan (Y6).
Eco Club
The GreenTeam have done incredible hard work in achieving the Bronze Eco School Award this year. As a result of their work the whole school is taking more care in sorting their recycling and are making sure they are not wasting energy on a daily basis.
To celebrate, the Green Team members will each be presented with a copy of the Bronze Award certificate during Monday's Celebration Assembly and are being treated to an extra special treat in their final meeting of this year together on Wednesday. Next year the Green Team will be continuing to meet together to work towards achieving the Silver Eco School Award.
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:
- Year 2 with 99% attendance
- Year 3 with 97% attendance.
- Year 4 with 99% attendance.
As this is their third 99% or 100% attendance week, instead of a non-uniform, they will have another special treat to be arranged!
Key dates
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)
6th August - Summer Chill TIme ‘Klub’
13th August - Summer Chill Time ‘Klub’
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Saturday, 7 July 2018
Dear Parents/Carers,
Firstly a reminder that school is closed on Monday for a staff training day.
School Reports
Reports will be sent out to parents next week. I have read all of the reports and each one celebrates the achievement of each child. The teachers have done a tremendous job of describing each child’s success.
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:
This means Year 4 will have non-uniform day on Friday 13th July.
100% attendance
100% attendance assembly will be on Wednesday 11th July.
Key dates
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)
6th August - Summer Chill TIme ‘Klub’
13th August - Summer Chill Time ‘Klub’
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Firstly a reminder that school is closed on Monday for a staff training day.
School Reports
Reports will be sent out to parents next week. I have read all of the reports and each one celebrates the achievement of each child. The teachers have done a tremendous job of describing each child’s success.
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:
- Year 1 with 97%
- Year 3 with 97%
- Year 4 with 99% (again!)
This means Year 4 will have non-uniform day on Friday 13th July.
100% attendance
100% attendance assembly will be on Wednesday 11th July.
Key dates
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)
6th August - Summer Chill TIme ‘Klub’
13th August - Summer Chill Time ‘Klub’
Monday 3rd September - INSET Day (school closed)
Tuesday 4th September - Start of new school year
4th and 5th October - Year 3 and Year 4 to Barton Camp
30th January - 1st February - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon, Headteacher
Friday, 29 June 2018
Dear Parents/Carers,
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:
- Year 3 with 99%
- Year 4 with 99%
Head teacher Award - Learning Skill - I am an Team Player
Each week we are having a special focus for our Headteacher awards. This week our focus is Teamwork.
Headteachers awards for Monday Assembly are:- Conrad & Zak (Rec), DesArai & Benji P (Yr 1), Archie & Layah (Yr 2), Hollie- Jade & Layla (Yr 3), Terry & Zac (Yr 4), Frazer, Christiana & Ava (Yr 5), Abigail & Holy (Yr 6)
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
Friday, 22 June 2018
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.
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:
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
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
Friday, 15 June 2018
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
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