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Friday 4th July 2025
This week's value is determination. In Monday's assembly, we learnt about the legendary cricketer-turned bodybuilder who raised awareness of Motor Neurone Disease, David 'Syd' Lawrence. We took some key messages from his story of determination: believe in yourself — even when things go wrong; keep working hard, even after setbacks; find new ways to shine when old paths close; help others and inspire change.
Because of last week's INSET Day, there were two sets of Values Certificates handed out this week. On Monday, Values Certificates were awarded to Ali, Finlay, Josh, Luke, Elliot, Lucy, Poppy, Macsen, Izzy, Toby, Amelia, Charlie and Elliot. Today, Values Certificates were awarded to Harriet, Lucy, Nate, Eli, Rae, Tilly, Uzziah, Esme, Toby, Cece and Henry. It was also noted that all the children in Year 4 Basecamp have shown determination in their activities. Well done to all of these children.
Mulberry Class Nature trip
Last week Mulberry class enjoyed their third and final visit to Watercress Farm. We had a wonderful day in the great outdoors, where we saw wild deer, ate popcorn cooked on the camp fire, and had a cooling dip in the stream.
Summer Sing at the Bristol Beacon
KS2 choir were lucky enough to perform at the Summer Sing at the amazing Bristol Beacon on Tuesday evening, having rehearsed all day at the venue too. They absolutely smashed their performance, singing 12 songs on the theme of joy alongside over 400 other children on stage. They delighted the huge audience that had come out to see them and it was a truly memorable night! Everyone involved should be unbelievably proud!
Transition Arrangements
We will let all families know who their child's teacher will be on Monday 7th July.
On Wednesday 9th July, children will meet their new class teacher during our 'moving up' morning.
Also on Wednesday 9th July, we will hold an open classroom event so parents and carers can come into school to meet their child's next teacher (and see the classrooms). This will be a brief informal opportunity to come into school from 3:30pm to 4:00pm.
On Thursday 17th July, children will spend a second morning with their new class teacher during our second 'moving up' morning.
Some additional transition activities are then planned for July so children get to know their key adults for the year ahead. Teachers also have dedicated staff meeting time to share transition information with each other.
The Big Summer Sing
The sound of singing has filled every corner of the school this week, as pupils rehearse for our end of year Big Summer Sing. Remember you can come and join us at 2pm in the middle playground on Tuesday 15th July. The gates will open at 1.50pm and will close at 2.05pm on Atlas Road and will remain locked until the end of the performance at 3pm.
After school Clubs
Please be aware that all after school clubs have now finished for Term 5 & 6, with the exception of:
Monday KS2 choir will continue on 7th and 14th July
Tuesday 3D modelling will finish on 8th July
Please check the after school clubs page on the school website for all update information:
Wrong Trouser Day
The school council are organising a fundraising day in aid of the Wallace and Gromit appeal for Bristol Children's Hospital on 16th July. Children and staff are invited to wear "the wrong trousers (or shorts)" to school that day, they can be as creative and crazy as you wish but children must wear school uniform on their top half. We are hoping to raise as much money as we can on this day. There is a suggested donation of £1 for this event which can be paid on the school gateway or cash on the day.
Library Books
As we are nearing the end of the school year, the last day that books can be borrowed from the library will be Friday 4th July. From Monday 7th July we will be collecting all borrowed library books back in. Please make sure your children bring back their library books before Wednesday 16th July. Thanks Mrs Priddis and Miss Jones
Moose After School club
Term 1 bookings will go live on Thursday 10th July at 7pm. Please see our fee increase information for September here:
https://www.moosekidsclub.co.uk/moose-fee-increase-from-september-2025/
If you are not registered with Moose already, you can also find the registration details on the link.
Moose will be open Mon to Thurs during the summer holidays and we still have spaces available. We have an array of exciting activities to offer, outdoor play and a confirmed circus workshop! Do book via your account or contact us for further information.
Attendance and Punctuality
Congratulations to Bay class for best attendance last week. Well done also to Mangrove and Maple who had no children late to school last week. We have 2 and a half weeks of school left, it would be great if we could get our whole school attendance up to 95% before the end of term.
Important Dates for Term 6
- Wednesday 9th July 3.30-4.00pm Open Classroom with New Teachers
- Tuesday 15th July 2.00-3.00pm Summer Big Sing
- Wednesday 16th July Wrong Trousers Day
- Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Last day of term
Remember that you can see all of the term dates and INSET days on the term dates page of this website.
The Friendly Cricket Collective
The Friendly Cricket Collective was initially formed by a group of Victoria Park parents 3 years ago, wanting to embrace a friendly form of cricket that fits around family life. We’ve now created a like minded community from across the city.
On Sunday 6th July from 11am at Old Bristollians Cricket Ground, BS8 3TQ, we're bringing the community together for our annual Family Cricket Day. Join us for a classic village cricket experience, perfect for both casual players and complete beginners.
Food will be a pot luck bring and share affair. Picnics and picnic blankets are actively encouraged. There is plenty of space for picnic blankets, and there will also be a variety of garden games to keep everyone entertained throughout the day.
The event is free to attend, with nominal match fees for those wanting to play. So we can make sure we cater for everyone, please book your place(s) now – you won't want to miss this!
https://fienta.com/family-cricket-day-2025
If you are interested in some friendly, community cricket, you can find out more about The Friendly Cricket Collective at https://peoplescricket.carrd.co/? or email us at friendlycricketcollective@gmail.com
Bristol parent carers July 2025 newsletter
Inside our July SEND newsletter you will find some links to organisations offering activities and support over the holidays (yes we've got you), information on Bristol parent carers new wellbeing service that provides FREE 1:1 support to parents / carers of children struggling with their mental health and wellbeing plus MORE!
In addition to our newsletter we wanted to inform or remind everyone of the amazing resource for parents and carers: The Bristol SEND Local Offer. There is a wealth of information here for anyone and everyone at any point on journey.
We are nearly at the end of another academic year, as parents of kids with SEND ourselves, we get it. We want to be in this together, ensuring a sense of community where we are all informed and empowered. Happy summer everyone.
Please click the link below for more:
Bristol City Robins Foundation Holiday Camps
Holiday Camps - Filwood with Bristol City Robins Foundation
Our free football holiday camps are targeted for children aged 7-12 who receive free school meals. Participants will take part in structured and non structured football activities to ensure they are safe, active and are able to socialise throughout the day. We also ensure we provide activities outside of football and sport where possible to provide a variety of experiences.
https://eequ.org/book/holiday-camps-filwood-with-bristol-city-robins-foundation-8427
We will be providing a lunch each day but please bring a packed lunch if your child would prefer. Please also bring a reusable water bottle.
We will be outside on the field so please bring football boots or trainers. Shin Pads are recommended along with hats/caps and sun cream.
The location will be Filwood Fields (Mendip Boardwalk) as we've held previously in May in half term.
Location: Filwood Fields,
Dates:
Week 1:
Weds 23rd, Thurs 24th, Fri 25th July
Week 2:
Mon 28th, Weds 30th, Thurs 31st July, Fri 1st August
(Tues 29th July supporting the Knowle Fun Day @ Knowle West Health Park)
Week 3:
Mon 4th, Thurs 7th, Fri 8th August
Week 4:
Mon 11th, Weds 13th, Thurs 14th, Fri 15th August
Week 5:
Mon 18th, Weds 20th, Thurs 21st, Fri 22nd August
Week 6:
No Filwood Camps running
Times: 10.00am-2.00pm
Ages: School Years- Year 3- Year 7 (Ages 7-12)
Shine this Summer in Southville!
We have loved seeing so many children come along to Shine Holiday Clubs and look forward to welcoming more of you.
For children aged 5 to 11 years, days run from 09:00-15:30 with late stay hours available if you need them. There are loads of different activities running including Creative Workshops, Cookery, Little Steppers Dance, Play-in-a-Day and more!
Book now using the code: Early Booker for 20% off your Holiday Club activities!
Shine are Ofsted Registered so you can pay via Childcare Vouchers and the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme.
Click Holiday Clubs here to see what’s on.
See you at Shine!
Give your child a day of tech-powered fun with ComputerXplorers!
From building robots and coding games to creating music and 3D designs, our full-day summer tech clubs are packed with hands-on learning and creativity.
Locations: Stoke Gifford · Kingswood · Clifton
Activities: Robotics · Stop-motion · 3D Design · Music Production · Video Game Design · Drone Flying
Spaces are filling fast—book now to secure your child’s place!
Klarna pay-in-3 available for flexible payments.
www.computerxplorers.co.uk/bristol/book-now
Check out previous clubs on Facebook and Instagram @computerxplorers_bristol
Sparks Bristol
Roustabout Theatre
Roustabout Theatre (Little Red Riding Could & Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish) have an exciting offer for families...
Stories, games & monsters! We invite children and their adults to two fun drama workshops exploring David McKee’s Not Now, Bernard! These workshops are part of the development for a new theatre show.
For children ages 3+ and their adults.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday July 12th & Wednesday July 23rd
Pay What You Decide
Ticket links:
Click here for Saturday July 12th
Click here for Wednesday July 23rd
