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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Christmas Events

The children's Christmas events 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 will be celebrated on Friday 13th December.

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

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

• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 5 - 100%
• Year 6 - 98%

This means that Year 5 will have a non uniform day on the 29th November.

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards will go to:  Rocco (YR), Fritzhie (Y1), Freddie (Y2), Leah (Y3), Millie (Y4), Emmanuel and Hollie-Jade (Y5) and Megan (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 from 12 September 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, Year 3 and 6. 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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Attendance this week

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

• Year 4 - 97%
• Year 5 - 100%

This means that Year 5 will have a non uniform day on the 22nd November.

Headteacher’s Awards

Monday’s Headteacher’s awards are focussing on empathy and will go to: Lyla (YR), Toby & Lynsay (Y1), Isobel (Y2), Tianna (Y3), Adi & Miley (Y4), Ellis (Y5), & Jonathan, Terry & Angleos (Y6)

Anti-Bullying Week

This week, all children have been learning about how to identify bullying and what to do when it happens.

I thought this would be a good opportunity to remind you all that the school's behaviour policy defines bullying as –

Persistent and deliberate undermining of a person’s self-esteem and feelings of well-being in whatever form this takes.

Should an incident occur, which is perceived to be bullying, we encourage all children to tell their teacher. The incident will then be swiftly investigated, recorded and appropriate action will be taken. If a child comes home feeling the situation has not been resolved, parents need to inform the class teacher immediately. If after talking to the class teacher, the situation has not improved, please make an appointment to discuss the matter with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. They will investigate fully, record all relevant information and take appropriate action. If parents still feel the issue has not been resolved satisfactorily, finally the School Governors should then be contacted.

At School, we will not tolerate bullying of any kind.

As you will all know, there are times when children have problems with relationships and although possibly upsetting, this is usually not bullying.

Dealing with a Problem

If parents have any problems regarding their child, they are always advised to see the class teacher. For an adult to talk to another parent or somebody else’s child about a concern they have, can often make matters worse.

Inset Days

The following Inset Days have been arranged:-

• Monday - 6th January 2020
• Monday - 6th July 2020
• Monday - 20th July 2020

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 from 12 September 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, Year 3 and 6. 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
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

Dear Parents/Carers,

Odd Socks Day

We are celebrating odd sock day on Tuesday 12th November as part of Anti-Bullying Week.  Children should wear odd socks as an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

Children’s School Health and Safety Team

At School of Christ the King, we value all our children’s opinions, and this is why we are setting up a new Health and Safety Team to improve health and safety awareness and help make our school a safer and happier place. We believe that children enjoy being given responsibilities, and we also believe that children need to appreciate the importance of making their own decisions.

The team will meet on a regularly with health and safety expert Ray Connolly, who is also a school governor (Ray is a member of IOSH, the health and safety body in England).

The club will start as an after-school club on a Thursday from 3.15-4pm for Years 5 and 6.  This club will start after the school half term.  If you child is interested please speak to the school office.

Attendance

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

• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 4 - 99%

This means that Year 4 will have a non uniform day on the 8th November.

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 the 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.

Inset Days

The following Inset Days have been arranged:-

• Monday - 6th January 2020
• Monday - 6th July 2020
• Monday - 20th July 2020

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 from 12 September 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, Year 3 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Key dates

13th November - Year 3 & 5 visit to the Cinema
13th November - Chaplaincy Commissioning - Clifton Cathedral School
11th - 15th November - Anti-bullying week
12th November - Odd Socks Day
9th December - Flu Jabs
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
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,

Filwood Library Drop-in - Saturday 26th October 10am-2pm

This event is a chance to:

• find out the ideas that have been suggested for Filwood library
• offer your own suggestions
• meet the Friends of the library

Also, the local councillor has been successful in getting funding for new play equipment for Filwood Library. We’d like to know what sort of thing you and your family would like to see there eg. educational/role-play toys. If you’ve got any ideas/would like to have your say at a library event, please contact: frances.coates@kwalliance.co.uk

Improve your times tables with Timestables Rockstars (TTRS)!

To support your child in improving their timetables we encourage that all children practice over the holiday using Timestables Rockstars - www.play.ttrockstars.com

Who will be the most improved in each Year Group?

Not only will there be an award for the Rock Hero with the most points but also the most improved.
Don't forget that your children can also use the DoodleMaths programme to improve all areas of their Maths learning.

The children have passwords for both programmes.

Bristol Family Cycling Centre Half Term Activities!

This half term our timetable has ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions for new cyclists, ‘Open’ sessions for confident cyclists and if you identify as disabled then our ‘Disability’ sessions might be for you! We are also running Bikeability courses and BMX sessions. The centre is situated in Hengrove (BS14 0XA) next to Action Indoor Sports.

• T. 01275 832 800
• E. cyclingcentre@bristol.gov.uk
• FB. @familycyclingcentre

Winston’s Wish

Winston’s Wish is collaborating with Grief Encounters Southwest to host an art exhibition with the theme #Lost4Words for Children’s Grief Awareness Week (15th – 22nd November).

Often children and adults are lost for words when it comes to talking about grief.

Children’s School Health and Safety Team

At School of Christ the King, we value all our children’s opinions, and this is why we are setting up a new Health and Safety Team to improve health and safety awareness and help make our school a safer and happier place. We believe that children enjoy being given responsibilities, and we also believe that children need to appreciate the importance of making their own decisions.

The team will meet on a regularly with health and safety expert Ray Connolly, who is also a school governor (Ray is a member of IOSH, the health and safety body in England).

The club will start as an after-school club on a Thursday from 3.15-4pm for Years 5 and 6.  This club will start after the school half term.  If you child is interested please speak to the school office.

Attendance

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

• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 4 - 99%

This means that Year 4 will have a non uniform day on the 8th November.

First Holy Communion

There will be a very important meeting for the parents who are interested in their child joining the First Holy Communion programme for 2019-2020 in the parish of Christ the King.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday 23rd October at 5:30pm in the ‘Romero Room’ which is behind Christ the King church and can be accessed from the lane beside the school or through the church.

The first meeting for the children will be on 4th November  at 3:45pm - 4:45pm in the school, followed by a 10:00am mass on Sunday 10th November in the church.

Inset Days

The following Inset Days have been arranged:-

• Monday - 6th January 2020
• Monday - 6th July 2020
• Monday - 20th July 2020

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 from 12 September for a reception place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk

Secondary School Applications:

Year 6 pupils need to apply for Secondary school by the 31st October.

Please see: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions 
For more information please contact Mrs Selway or Mrs Jordan for support with the application process.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception, Year 3 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Key dates

28th October - 1st November - School Holiday
13th November - Year 3 & 5 visit to the Cinema
13th November - Chaplaincy Commissioning - Clifton Cathedral School
11th - 15th November - Anti-bullying week
12th November - Odd Socks Day
9th December - Flu Jabs
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
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,

Attendance

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

• Year 4 - 98%

First Holy Communion

There will be a very important meeting for the parents who are interested in their child joining the First Holy Communion programme for 2019-2020 in the parish of Christ the King.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday 23rd October at 5:30pm in the ‘Romero room’ which is behind the Christ the King church and can be accessed from the lane beside the school or through the church.

The first meeting for the children will be on 4th November  at 4:00pm - 5.00pm in the school, followed by a 10:00am mass on Sunday 10th November in the church.

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

School Clubs

The school clubs will begin after the half term.  Letters have been sent home with your child.
The clubs will finish on Friday 6th December and will start again on Monday 13th January 2020.

Please also remember that we have Chill Time ‘Klub’ running every day from 3:15-4:30pm at a charge of £3.50

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 from 12 September for a reception place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk

Young Carers

We are looking into how we can further support any pupils who may be classed as 'Young Carers'. This means children who are regularly involved in caring for others - for example supporting a parent with mobility issues. Please contact Mrs Selway or Mrs Jordan via the school office if you think your child may be classed as a young carer.

Secondary School Applications:

Year 6 pupils need to apply for Secondary school by the 31st October.

Please see: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions 
For more information please contact Mrs Selway or Mrs Jordan for support with the application process.

Pupil Places Available
The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception, Year 3 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Head teacher awards

The Headteacher awards for Monday 21st October are: Megan (YR), Angelica (Y1), Reggie (Y2), Pamadou (Y3), Emily Z (Y4), Isabel (Y5), Evie-Rose and Angelos (Y6).

Key dates

• 25th October - School Photographer (new Company)
• 28th October - 1st November - School Holiday
• 13th November - Year 3 & 5 visit to the Cinema
• 11th - 15th November - Anti-bullying week
• 12th November - Odd Socks Day
• 9th December - Flu Jabs
• 23rd December - 3rd January - School Holiday
• 30th January - 1st February  - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre 
• 17th February - 21st February - School Holiday
• 6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
• 25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
• 20th July - 31st August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,



Matt Condon,
Headteacher

Dear Parents/Carers,

Big Breakfast

Big Breakfast Week is being celebrated across the city from 14th October to 18th October.  On Monday 14th October we will have a chef joining our team to prepare breakfast.  Therefore, on Monday 14th October, breakfast club will open at 7.45am.  Everyone is welcome, please just come along with your £1.00.

Lost Property

There are a lot of items in the lost property box.  This will be displayed in the school hall at Parents’ Evening.

Parents’ Evening 15th & 16th October 2019

Parents’ Evening appointments have been arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday 15th and 16th October.

Attendance

Excellent attendance this week -

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

• Reception - 97%
• Year 2 - 98%
• Year 4 - 97%

School Clubs

The school clubs will begin after the half term.  Detailed below are the clubs that are available for your child to attend, if they wish.

 
The clubs will finish on Friday 6th December and will start again on Monday 13th January 2020.

Unless stated, all after school clubs run from 3:15-4pm.
Lunchtime clubs run from 12:30-1pm.

Please also remember that we have Chill Time ‘Klub’ running every day from 3:15-4:30pm at a charge of £3.50

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 from 12 September for a reception place for Sept 2020 at www.bristol.gov.uk

Ongoing safety update

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

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

Young Carers

We are looking into how we can further support any pupils who may be classed as 'Young Carers'. This means children who are regularly involved in caring for others - for example supporting a parent with mobility issues. Please contact Mrs Selway or Mrs Jordan via the school office if you think your child may be classed as a young carer.

Secondary School Applications

Year 6 pupils need to apply for Secondary school by the 31st October.
Please see: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/schools-learning-early-years/secondary-admissions 

For more information and please contact Mrs Selway or Mrs Jordan for support with the application process.

Pupil Places Available

The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception, Year 1, Year 3 and 6. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.

Head teacher awards

The Headteacher awards for Monday 14th October are: William (YR), Victor (Y1), Freya (Y2), Awele and Cheyenne (Y3), William  (Y4), Jazleen and Ellis (Y5) Mikolaj and Jonathan (Y6).

Key dates

15th October - Year 2 to Westonbirt
15th and 16th October - Parents Evening
25th October - School Photographer (new Company)
28th October - 1st November - School Holiday
13th November - Year 3 & 5 visit to the Cinema
9th December - Flu Jabs
23rd December - 3rd January - School Holiday
30th January - 1st February  - Year 5 Dean Field Studies Centre
17th February - 21st February - School Holiday
6th April - 17th April - School Holiday
25th May - 29th May - School Holiday
20th July - 31st August - School Holiday

Yours sincerely,


Matt Condon
Headteacher