In assemblies, we have been looking at a range of celebration days that have been taking place this week. Firstly, in our whole school assembly, we looked at the Hindu Festival of Holi. We explored why it is important to Hindus and how it is celebrated. We also looked at its connections with our school community as well as the Holi events taking place in Bristol. We also reflected on how there are similarities with the other significant events taking place in our community at the moment, such as Lent, Ramadan and Lunar New Year.

In our Phase Assemblies, we looked at two very different celebratory events. On Tuesday, Key Stage 2 explored World Wildlife Day and its themes of celebrating the world's many and beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora. And on Thursday, Key Stage 1 thought in depth about their love of reading as part of the wider events in the school to celebrate World Book Day.

Thank you to all of our parents and carers for helping the children get ready for World Book Day, whether it was getting dressed up or helping them choose their favourite book to bring into school. We know that it can be a headache to juggle these type of events with busy home lives but it is appreciated. You contributed to a brilliant atmosphere around the school on Thursday which helped to make it a lovely community event as well as a celebration of reading.

Congratulations to his week's Values Certificates winners: Elijah, Louis, Lucy, Lottie, Marwas, Ewan, Bruce, Elliot, Nina, Isra, Dara and Mo!

Attendance and Punctuality

The classes with the highest attendance last week were:

The most improved class this week were:

The classes with the least number of children arriving late to school last week were:

Amplify in Action Parents' Newsletter

As you are aware, Cathedral Schools Trust (CST) and Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA) merged on Monday to form our new Trust, Amplify Education. The first parent and carers' newsletter from the new organisation "Amplify in Action" is attached below and was emailed to you earlier this afternoon.

World Book Day 2026

This week we have loved celebrating our enjoyment of reading for World Book Day!

The children looked fantastic in their costumes, with so much creativity on display - take a look at the photos below to see some of the brilliant book characters who joined us in school. It was wonderful to see the excitement around books, with children sharing favourite stories, talking about characters they love, and enjoying reading together throughout the day.

Today the children will also receive their World Book Day £1 book token. These tokens can be exchanged for one of the special World Book Day £1 books, or used to get £1 off any full-price book or audiobook (as long as the book or audiobook costs at least £2.99) at participating booksellers. It’s a great opportunity to choose a new story to enjoy at home.

We hope the children continue to share their love of reading and enjoy choosing their next book!

Year 4 - 6 Travelling Light Workshop

Last week, Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed a fantastic visit from Travelling Light Theatre Company, who delivered their immersive experience 'The Forest Door'. The performance followed Belinda Bear on a quest through the magical forest, where they met a variety of creatures preparing for a special festival. Our pupils were thoroughly engaged throughout, with brilliant audience participation. A particular highlight for many children was the ‘Disco Frog’, who had the whole hall laughing and joining in with the celebration at the end. It was a joyful, energetic experience and a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to take part in live theatre.

Year 3/4 football Team

The Year 3/4 football team have participated in a football tournament organised by the Ashton Park School Sports Partnership over the last three weeks. We were able to enter two teams into the tournament who both represented the school brilliantly. The teamwork, development and skill demonstrated was fantastic to see. All of the children should be incredibly proud of how well they played across the weeks and the resilience they showed. An extra mention has to go to the green team, who came third overall in the competitive league, which is a fantastic achievement! 

Practice Makes Perfect 

Well done to Haroun in Year 4 who won an award this week for reading the whole of the Quran. It has taken him almost two years of study!

Well done to Lexie and Alex who performed on the piano in front of the whole school during assembly today! 

Earth Day Help Needed 

We'd love to invite people from our community to help us celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday 22nd April.

We'd love to learn about sustainability initiatives, wildlife experiences, local projects and real problems to show how people are working in the ‘real world’ to support nature and tackle environmental challenges to inspire children and get them thinking. Do you do this or do you know anyone who does?!

Please contact Mrs Walker via the school office.

MMR Vaccine Information

The School Immunisation team can offer the MMR vaccine to any school aged child who has not yet had 2 doses. The MMR vaccine helps to protect your child against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and 2 doses are required for full protection A guide to the MMR vaccination for all If you are unsure whether your child has had 2 doses please contact your GP or the School Immunisation team at sirona.mmr@nhs.net

Polite Notice: Office Capacity and Bringing Items into School 

Recently the office have been spending a lot of time delivering lunch boxes, water bottles, swimming kits, coats, musical instruments etc that have been brought into the office during the day. Please be mindful to give these items to your children to bring into school with them. Many thanks

Important Dates for Term 4

• Wednesday 18th March Parents' Evening -  Please note, If you would like to speak to the SENCO on this date please call the office to book in your space.
• Thursday 19th March Parents' Evening
• Friday 20th March Comic Relief
• Friday 20th March Rocksteady Concerts at 9.30am and 2pm
• Wednesday 1st April Last Day of Term
• Thursday 2nd April Inset Day

Moose after School Club

Moose Club are open and currently celebrating all of the world events during Term 4, check out our Moose Kids Club Facebook Page to see!

Inset Day 2 April

With VPPS' inset day on 2^nd April, Moose will be open for a holiday scheme. Full and half day sessions are available so please ensure you book to secure your bookings! 

Easter Holidays

Moose Club are open for the Easter Holidays with full and half day sessions are available. We have lots planned for the Holidays so make sure you hop along and book to enjoy!

Term 5

Term 5 bookings will be going LIVE Thursday 12^th March and 7pm! We understand the high volume of bookings so try to logged in and ready before 7pm. Please contact us at mooseplayscheme@hotmail.co.uk if you require any assistance. 

Join the Easter Holiday Fun at Southville! 

Book now and receive 20% off!  Use the code Early Booker

We have loved seeing so many children come along to Shine Holiday Clubs and look forward to welcoming more of you.

For children at any school from Reception – Year 6, days run from 09:00-15:30 with (early and late hours) available if you need them.

here are load of different activities such as; Make a High School Musical, Mini and Mega Mash Up, Disney Dance Medley, Creative Eggs-Travaganza, Mini Gymnastics with Cheerleading, Cookery and Cricket - there really is a day your child will love.

Shine are Ofsted Registered so you can pay via Childcare Vouchers and the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. 

Click here Shine Holiday Clubs | Sports and creative activities to see what’s on. 

 See you at Shine!

Fun Science Easter clubs

Ashton Park Easter Holiday Activity Programme

The Windmill Hill Adventure Film Festival

The Friends Group of Bedminster & Marksbury Road Libraries

The Friends Group of Bedminster & Marksbury Road Libraries is holding an open meeting for new members. Friends Groups are independent groups who work with Bristol Libraries to help create a library service that works for the whole community e.g.

• host coffee mornings as a social activity and to fundraise
• raise money for extra library equipment or activities such as writing workshops
• promote their local library on social media
• arrange talks with authors

Totterdown Community Space

Celebrate Holi – The Festival of Colours! 

Goalie needed for Ashton Park Girls' U11s