Issue 14
Term 5
May 2013
Head Teacher Writes:
This is amongst the busiest times of the
year in school, especially in Y6 with SAT
tests followed fairly closely by our two
residential visits. The
sudden and surprising
sunny Spring weather
has allowed our
playground activity
apparatus to be fully
exploited and it has been
good to see classes and
groups working outside
when possible. I hope that when we return
for term 6 the weather will enable us to
enjoy our sports afternoon on the 13th June
as I know the children are excited about it.
As we approach the end of term and
topics, I have been pleased to have heard
such positive comments from parents and
carers about the learning the children have
been involved in. I would like to remind all
of you that there are lots of things to see
and explore on the school website which is
regularly updated. There are lots of video
clips and photos for you to explore and with
more than 24000 hits since the re-launch
it’s heartening that people are using it for
celebration and information. I hope you all
Year 5 PSHE lesson
have a great half term and I look forward to
Road Crossing Patrol
seeing you at the many things planned for
next term. Check the diary dates!
Please note that there will be several days in July
when there will be no crossing patrol on Ridgeway
We have recently had an increase of
Road. Theses dates are as follows:
parents and carers delivering packed
lunches late in the morning. Unfortunately, Monday 1st July
pm only
children arriving at school with no lunch are Tuesday 2nd July
no crossing all day
sometimes confused and ordering a school Wednesday 3rd July no crossing all day
no crossing all day
dinner. Please ensure your child arrives at Thursday 4th July
Thursday
11th
July
pm only
school with their packed
Friday 12th July
no crossing all day
lunch or dinner money in the
W/C 15th July
no crossing all day
morning. Cooked meals can W/C 22nd July
no crossing all day
only be provided when the Please take extra care crossing the
money is paid in advance,
road at these times. Mrs McDonald
we are not able to extend credit.
will be on Ridgeway Road as usual.
On Friday 26th April the hall was packed full of parents, carers children and staff for the annual
Fish and Chip Quiz Night. It was a keenly contested and thoroughly enjoyable evening. Many
thanks to Helen,Debbie, Claire and Steve
for their hard work and funds raised for the
school. Congratulations to the "Not so old
Fogeys" for their sterling, winning
performance." Not only was this a super
evening, but also the Friends made £75
profit for the children’s benefit. Please
remember that the next Friends meeting
is on Tuesday 21st May at 3.20pm to
discuss the Summer Fayre, please
come!
On Friday 3rd May the School
Council met with planners
from Bristol City Council, to
discuss ideas linked to a new
park ,which is proposed to be
built on the playing fields near
Moorlands Road. The whole
school had an initial
opportunity to contribute
towards the potential design
when the planning process
began in February. During the
meeting on Friday, the School
Council considered which
School Council Representatives discussing new play area plans.
modified design would best suit
the needs of the children in this area. Consideration was given to health and safety issues,
access and inclusion as well as the importance of fun! As part of the meeting, the School Council
put the designs in order of preference and a winning selection was made. This design will now
be advanced and work to create the new park is due to start in June. During the building of the
park pupils from the School Council will hopefully be able to visit the site and see their
contribution to the local area coming to life.
Diary dates—please refer to planner and website
www.chesterpark-jun.bristol.sch.uk
Event
Date
We have been asked to bring your attention to a
Schools Painting Competition
The theme this year is
Class Photos
Monday 20th May
‘Blooming Fun’
Friends meeting 3.30pm
Tuesday 21st May
Yr 4 Challenge week drop in
2.30pm
Thursday 23rd May
Closing date for entries is
Friday 19th July
Weymouth Drop In meeting
3.30pm
Thursday 23rd May
Inset Day
Friday 24th May
End of term
Friday 24th May
Return to school
Monday 3rd June
Weymouth camp (6S)
Monday 3rd June– 7th
Sports Day
Thursday 13th June
Friends Summer Fayre
1pm-4pm
Saturday 15th June
Weymouth Camp (6D)
Monday 17th June-21st
Year 5 Secondary School
“Choices” meeting 3.30pm
Tuesday 18th June
The Event 1.30pm
Friday 28th June
Year 2 new parents’ meeting
9.15am
Wednesday 10th July
Leaver’s Concert
Tuesday 16th July
Wednesday 17th July
End of term
Wednesday 24th July
Please submit your entries direct to your
teacher with your name, age and school
contact details. Artwork must be your
own work and can be up to A3 paper size.
1st, 2nd and 3rd prize certificates will be
awarded for each age group. The 1st prize
winners for each age group will
automatically be entered into the main
South West in Bloom painting competition.
For further information contact
[email protected]
Keep your eyes
peeled!
Watch out for our
Extreme Reading
Challenge...coming
soon!...
Class Photographs– Monday
20th May.
Inset Day– Friday 24th May,
School closed to children.