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Friday 17th October 2025
Black History Month
Over the month of October we have been celebrating Black History Month across the school in our class and phase assemblies. In the lower years we have been talking about important black British people who have impacted history. We have also been discussing how we are really lucky to have such a broad curriculum where black history is celebrated throughout the year.
Diwali Celebrations
On Monday 20th October it is Diwali! As a school we will be recognising this by learning about the festival of lights in whole school assembly and creating pieces of art in our year groups. On Friday 24th October children are invited to wear their celebration clothes ready for a special celebration assembly!
A plea from Mulberry and Willow Classes
Our Reception classes would love some new, exciting resources to enhance our learning.
If you can help with any of the following, please drop them off at our Reception classes or the school office. Thank you!
A real life picnic hamper or rucksack and blanket (unbreakable please!)
Hats and scarves (not just woolly ones; floaty scarves, top hats, caps all welcome!) Handbags and bags
small wooden discs - any diameter
Small tablecloth and napkins
Old hairdryers, straighteners, brushes, hair accessories
Plastic mirrors
Mobile phones
Old computer keyboards
Notepads, envelopes
Party accessories - paper plates, cups, bunting, candles
Padlocks (with keys)
Outdoor cushions/ beanbags with washable/wipeable covers
Pet bowls, collars, leads, small pet toys
Wooden scoops
Plastic or wooden tubes wide enough to roll a conker/ ball down!
Short lengths of gutter
Pebbles
Decorators' paintbrushes
Car steering wheels and numberplates
Other loose items e.g curtain rings, carabiners, 's' hooks
Fake grass offcuts
Reporting an Absence
We would like to streamline how we receive information from parents regarding absences.
Please can ALL absences be reported to the school phone line on 0117 9030343 and pressing option 1 to leave a message. Please do this before 9am or pop into the office.
Please DO NOT report an absence via the school gateway app, email or text message as these services are not regularly monitored in the morning and might not be picked up till later in the day. You should only be reporting a absence via the main school email if you need to send proof of medical or visiting appointment or letters.
Attendance and Punctuality
| Whole School Attendance (Year to date) | 96.74% |
| Whole School Attendance Week 3 | 96.05% |
| Class | Attendance | |
| 1st | Mulberry | 100% |
| 2nd | Lime | 99.33% |
| 3rd | Bay | 99% |
| Most improved class: | Bay+ 4.83% |
Well done to Birch class who were the only class who had no children late to school last week. A reminder to everyone that school starts at 8:45. We open the doors 5 minutes early to allow children to get into class in time to start their early morning work at 8:45. This work is really important as it consolidates previous learning, builds reading skills and gets the children ready and engaged for the day ahead.
| Classes with no children late to school. | Birch |
Important Dates for Term 1
- Tuesday 21st October PTFA Discos
- Thursday 23rd October PTFA Discos
- Friday 24th October Last day of term
Important Dates for Term 2
- Monday 3rd November INSET DAY
- Tuesday 4th November First day of term
- Monday 10th November School Photos
- Thursday 13th November Nasal Flu Spray
- Wednesday 26th November Parents' Evening
- Thursday 27th November Parents' Evening
- Friday 19th December Last day of term
Bristol Parent Carers Online Sessions
Bristol Parent Carers are hosting two free online information sessions for families to attend with Bristol City Council.
Getting Started (21 Oct, 7pm)
This friendly online session is families wanting to understand how things work. It covers how school, health and social care can help, how to work together, and where to start in accessing help. The session includes a Q&A segment with questions sent in advance.
Book your free place: https://bit.ly/supportforyourchild
Reception Transition (22 Oct, 7pm)
This online workshop focuses on supporting your child’s move into Reception with Sarah Swann (Early Years Inclusion Team at Bristol City Council). There will be practical tips for families, ideas and signposting to local help and services.
Book your free place: https://bit.ly/4qaoDdy
Jubilee Spooky Aqua Disco
Bristol City Robins Foundation Holiday Club
Soccer Shooters Holiday Club
Our camps are all about building confidence, skills, and positive memories in a brilliant, supportive environment.
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Exciting Half Term Football Camp at SBL Sports Centre! We're excited to share some fantastic news! Soccer Shooters Bristol East is running their popular Football Camp during the upcoming October Half Term, and we'd love for your child to join for fun, skills, and confidence-building.
Soccer Shooters camps are designed to help children build confidence and skills in a fun and supportive environment, making it the perfect way to keep them active and engaged during the school break.
Camp Details:
• Dates: October 27th, 28th, & 29th (Three days)
• Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: SBL Sports Centre
Special Offer:
Book Now and Save! For this final week of bookings, we're offering a special discount:
Get 15% OFF when you book all 3 days of the camp! Spaces fill up fast, so don't miss out on this great opportunity to secure your child's spot at a reduced rate.
How to Book:
You can find all the details and book your child's place quickly and easily:
• BOOK VIA LINK: https://shorturl.at/j1SFy
• Scan the QR Code in the attached flyer.
Upcoming Event Dates