It has been a great last week of term in school with so much to share and celebrate. We have enjoyed Year 1 singing, the Year 2 Nativity, our KS2 Singing performance at St Michael and All Saints Church and we have topped it all off today with our Christmas lunch. Thank you to all parents and carers who have attended all of the various events this week, the turnout and support at each one has brilliant. We really appreciate it.

We hope you all have a wonderful winter break and we will see you back at school on Tuesday 6th January 2026.

Values Certificate Winners

The winners of Values Certificates this week were Joe, Niklas, Fern, Nutmeg, Lila, Alfie, Harozo, Noah, Alex, Rufus, Caitlin and Theia. Well done all of you! 

Term 3 Year Group Curriculum Newsletters

Each term we provide a Curriculum Newsletter per year group. These are written by class teachers and give an overview of the learning that will be taking place each term in your child's class. The term 3 newsletters for each year group can be found here.

House Competition Winners

More, Stephenson and Campbell were the joint winners of the House Points competition this term. It was one of the closest ever races for the "Old House Cup" with all of the houses having accumulated enough weekly wins to have a chance of lifting the trophy in the last week of term.

After such a close competition this term, let's see who can lift the trophy in the Spring. 

Visitor in Reception

Last Friday the Reception classes had a visitor from the blood bike charity, linked to our current learning about people who help us. John (a parent at the school) talked to us about the voluntary work he does to help transport medicine, blood, baby milk and tests between hospitals, when they are urgently needed. He also brought his motorbike into the playground so we could see where these items are stored and how other vehicles and pedestrians know he is doing an important job. 

Reception Theatre Trip

Our Reception classes had a brilliant time at the Wardrobe Theatre this week. They were treated to the very first showing of Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack and the Beanstalk (sort of!). It was a magical, musical adventure complete with flying golden eggs, a shopping trip, fairy godmother and a beanstalk that grew right in front of us! We got to drive up the beanstalk, do Kid Carpet's makeup and took part in an air guitar masterclass. The trip was kindly funded by The Arts Society and was a wonderful experience for the children.

Sports Events

It's been a busy last couple of weeks with various different sporting events taking place. Children from Year 5 and 6 took part in an athletics competition held at Ashton Park School. They competed as a team across numerous events including relays, javelin and standing long jump. They performed admirably narrowly missing out on a top three finish. A fantastic effort from everyone! 

Year 3 and 4 had their first football tournament of the year, held at the Imperial Sports Ground. They played three group matches winning two and drawing the other, demonstrating some excellent football. Unfortunately they missed out on a place in the final due to goal difference but should be incredibly proud of their performance. 

Finally, the Year 5 and 6 football team played against Headley Park. They worked brilliantly as a team, playing some fantastic football and were incredibly unlucky to lose the game 1-0. Mr Dyer was so impressed with how they showed everything they have been working on so hard during training sessions. 

Attendance and Punctuality

Our whole school attendance has dropped below our 96% target and we need everyone's help to get it back up next term.  Next term we will be announcing the winning class for Term 2 for Attendance and Punctuality.

Congratulations to Muberry class for having the highest attendance in the school last week, a fantastic effort by all the children and parents.

The class with the most improved attendance last week was:

The classes with the no children late to school last week were:

PINS project

You're invited to our second in-school peer support session as part of the PINS (Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools) project, in collaboration with Bristol Parent Carers to find out more about the project and what it means for your child and your school.
This session is open to all parents and carers of children with neurodivergent needs, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, Tourette’s, learning disabilities, developmental language disorder, or mental health needs. You don’t need a diagnosis to attend.
It’s a safe and supportive space to share experiences, get advice, and work together on ways to improve inclusion for neurodivergent children in schools and get your family or child any help that you might need. 
The PINS project is a partnership between NHS England, the Department of Education, the Integrated Care Board, and Bristol City Council.

There is no need to book, but if you would like to register your interest then click the link here.
Date: Wednesday 14th January 
Time: 9 - 10:30am
Location: Come through the school office to the community room. 

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Important Dates for Term 3

• Monday 5th January Inset Day 
• Tuesday 6th January First Day of Term 
• Wednesday 14 January PINS Coffee Morning
• Wednesday 28th January SEND parents evening
• Monday 2nd February Inset Day
• Friday 13th February Last Day of Term

Moose Club has had the most amazing year full of so much joy! We will be open for holiday club on January 5th and we have morning, afternoon and full day sessions available. The cut-off off to book is Thursday 18th December at 6pm. 

Over the festive period, Moose Playscheme will be out of office and will be back January 5th at 8.30am. 

We hope you have a good rest and enjoy the festive break and we're exciting to see you in the new year!

Best Wishes, The Moose Team

Join Sparks Film School Bristol Central for some exciting filmmaking in 2026! 
Start the year with creativity at Sparks Film School Bristol Central, based at Cotham School, BS6 6DT. Children aged 7 to14 can plan, direct, film, and edit their own short movies while building confidence, teamwork, and having lots of fun!
Next term’s theme for our weekly Saturday classes is “Raising the Stakes” — where young filmmakers discover how top directors keep audiences gripped from the first frame to the final shot. Join us in January for a free trial class!
Planning ahead? Our holiday filmmaking camps are also open to book for February half term, Easter, and the summer holidays. Childcare vouchers accepted. To book or for more information, visit:
https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/sparks-film-school-bristol-central/

Winter Holiday Club at Oasis Marksbury Road Primary School

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