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Friday 26th November 2021
Welcome to this week's newsletter. In our assembly this week, we wrote a collaborative poem about the value of Respect. In each class, pupils talked about what Respect means to them. By gathering the ideas together, we were able to define and express the many different ways to demonstrate Respect in school. Here is our poem:
Respect is showing you care
Respect is a choice
Respect is a gift that everyone must earn
Respect is caring for things
Respect is listening
Respect is showing kindness to everyone around us
Respect is being kind
Respect is valuable
Respect is caring for others
Respect is being kind, positive and listening to people around you
Respect makes us who we are
Respect is helping others
Respect is saying kind words
Respect is listening carefully to each other
Respect is not talking when someone else is talking
Respect is being mindful and thoughtful
Respect is accepting someone for who they are
Respect is looking after things
Respect is a way to keep others happy
Respect is picking up someone's coat and putting it on their peg
Respect is when you look after things properly
Respect is when someone gives you something
Respect is something that everybody likes
Respect is appreciating that everyone is different
Respect is when you help someone
Respect is when you listen to people
Respect is valuing everyone's opinion
Respect is listening to others when they are speaking
Respect is something that can't be bought but comes in kind words
Respect is respecting your teacher and doing your work
Respect is looking after the things around you
Respect is something we can all value
Respect is treating others how you'd like to be treated
Visit to Ashton Gate Stadium
On Monday, Oak Class and Eucalyptus Class enjoyed a memorable morning at Ashton Gate Football Stadium courtesy of Bristol City Robins Foundation. The children had an hour of football skills coached by Bristol Robins Foundation degree students plus a short PSHE lesson about gender stereotypes. They also enjoyed a 'behind the scenes' tour of the whole stadium including the players changing rooms, warm up areas and the very comfy Lansdown stand seats. Thank you to James Howiantz, Primary Stars Lead, for organising this for our children.
Basketball
Week 2 of the Ashton Park Sports Partnership basketball tournament saw determination, kindness and respect from all 7 team members. We started with two impressive wins closely followed by a narrow defeat and finished with a draw. Captain Micah scored an impressive long distance hoop whilst Captain May also scored an amazing hoop for the draw. Well done VPPS basketball team. Next week is the final week and we can't wait to get back on the court.
Green Team
Our Green Team have been working hard to bring you tips for a greener Christmas. Click on the poster below to see how you can do your bit this season.
Winners!
We are delighted to let you know that our school has WON the Bristol Waste Nothing challenge with the highest percentage of pupils returning completed booklets than any other participating school. The prize is £500 for the school to spend - well done to everyone and especially Mrs Walker and the Green Team for your ongoing DETERMINATION for all things green.
Friends of Victoria Park Primary School - Winter Fair Special!
The Winter Fair will be on Sat 4th Dec from 11am-3pm.
Please sign-up to volunteer now!
Volunteers – we need small army of volunteers on the day to make the Winter Fayre a success. We need people to set up, to clear up, to raffle teddies, to serve refreshments, to BBQ hotdogs, to help children pick gifts for their loved ones, and to dress up as elves.
There’s a role for everyone – so please visit our website, sign up for an hour, then enjoy the rest of the fayre guilt-free!
Donations - We’re asking the school community to donate different items each week in the run-up to the fair. Please give the following items to your child’s teacher, or drop them into the school office, thank you:
- Fri 3 Dec – “Jolly Jars” and nut-free cakes (clearly labelled)
We can still accept donations of alcohol, chocolate, surplus cuddly toys and good quality gifts for the secret wrapping room. Don’t worry if you missed the deadline – just drop these items in to the School Office.
Non-Uniform Day and Jolly Jars - On Friday 3 Dec, we’re holding a non-uniform day in support of the winter fair. We’re asking each child to donate a “Jolly Jar” which we’ll sell at the Winter Fair. For the uninitiated, Jolly Jars are brightly decorated jam jars containing stickers, sweets, puzzles and small toys. They’re great fun to make and are always super popular!
Other information
This section is for information from other organisations. We have included them here because we think you might be interested, but we are not responsible for the content.
For details of the Christmas Holiday programme available at Ashton Park Sports Centre, click on the document below.
Click the poster below for details of Speech and Language drop in sessions offered by Leonie Vooght. Appointments can be made by calling the school office on 0117 9030343.
Bristol Amateur Operatic Society (BAOS) are looking for pupils aged 10-18 who may be interested in joining a musical theatre company. New members auditions are on Friday 7th January, for more details email membership@baosbristol.co.uk or watch this promotional video:
Thank you for attending Parents' evenings this week, either here in school or online. It was wonderful to talk to you about your child(ren)'s learning so far this year! Being able to welcome parents and carers back into the school building was a particular delight and something we hope to be able to do much more of soon. Obviously we will be keeping a close eye on COVID rates and responding accordingly as the winter rolls in. Please continue to be vigilant for those signs and symptoms, and keep your children at home if they are unwell. Take care and have a lovely weekend.