Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break and welcome back!

Bristol Old Vic Performance – Year 5 and 6

On the last day of term, I watched the performance by Year 5 and 6 at the Bristol Old Vic.  It was wonderful to be able to attend this and see the amazing drama work performed by our children.

Please visit the School Blog ( www.christthekingblog.blogspot.co.uk ) to see photographs of this exciting performance.

Designated Safeguarding Lead within School

The schools’ Safeguarding Policy is currently being updated to reflect the changes within school since 4^th January. 

I would like to let you know that the designated safeguarding person within school is myself. I obviously work closely with Mrs. Jo Selway, who is the Learning Mentor. If there is a concern about child safety, you can also talk to any member of staff.

We always remind all children that they can tell any member of staff if they have a concern themselves.

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER about Attendance – Holidays and Long Weekends

It is highly unlikely that the school is able to authorise an absence due to holiday. Absences can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.

Due to government guidance, the school is expected to take action when children have 8 or more unauthorised sessions (4 days). This would normally be in the form of a fine of £60 per child per adult.

So where children have been on holiday in the current year or the previous year, or their attendance is low, it is very likely that we will issue a fine if there are 8 unauthorised sessions.

Can I ask that as the weather begins to improve, children should not be taken out of school on Mondays or Fridays for long weekends (unless there are exceptional circumstances and it has been agreed in advance).

I promise that we do not want to issue fines, but will have no choice where authorised attendance falls below the expected level.

Celebration Assembly

The next Celebration Assembly will be on Monday 18^th April at 9am, where the following children will receive their Headteacher's Award:  Marley-James (Rec), Patrick (Yr 1), Dylan J (Yr 1), Sonny G (Yr 2), Sonny T (Yr 2), Jay (Yr 3), Bintou (Yr 4), Ellie B (Yr 5),Sam (Yr 6)

End of Key Stage Tests - Information for Parents

If you would like to find out more about the upcoming KS1 and KS2 tests, parents may find it useful to view the leaflet and short video the government has published online.  To view these resources online, please go to:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/2016-national-curriculum-tests-for-key-stages-1-and-2-information-for-parents

We will sending paper copies of the leaflet home next week with children in Years 2 and 6.

Attendance! Attendance! Attendance!

Unfortunately, no classes had attendance above 97% this week.

School Uniform

Please can we remind you that children should be wearing the following school uniform:-

·         Grey / Black trousers or skirts – NO TRACKSUIT bottoms

·         Red Sweatshirt or cardigan or fleece

·         White / red polo shirts

·         PLAIN BLACK SHOES

·         PE Kit plain white t-shirt / plain black shorts and PE daps or trainers

Dates for Diaries

Monday 2^nd May                                 -           Early May Bank Holiday (school closed)

Monday 9^th May                                  -           Start of Y6 SATs week

Thursday 26^th May                               -           INSET DAY

Friday 27^th May                                    -           INSET DAY

Friday 27^th May                                    -           End of Term 5

Monday 6^th June                                 -           Start of Term 6

Sunday 26^th June                                 -           First Holy Communion

Friday 22^nd July                                    -           End of Term 6

Thursday 1^st September                        -           Start of Term 1

Yours sincerely,

Matt Condon

Headteacher