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wwwstjosephsbracknell-forestschuk

Friday 5th October 2018 October Update

At the staff meeting we were discussing

timehellipeverything we do is marked by the steady

march of time seconds lead to minutes to

hours to days to weeks

Suddenly we are in the month of October and it

seems time is passing us by very quickly

We often say to one another lsquowhere have the

days or months or even years gonersquo but do we

take time to think about our existence and how

we are making a difference in the world

This week Markrsquos Gospel was teaching us to be

lsquothe salt of the earthrsquo and our children had

beautifully deep ideas about how they can live

out this message

Sophia in year 4 said ldquoit is like sprinkling salt on

our food we can be the ones to sprinkle love

on our worldrdquo

Chloe in year 6 said ldquowe need salt to keep the

coloured dye on our clothes so we need to be

like the salt and do things to keep the world

going like looking after Godrsquos creationrsquo

How wonderful if we can live our days looking

for moments to be the salt of the earth

Have a lovely weekend

Nicola Philpott

School dates

Gold Tie Award

Well done to the pupils who have been award the

Gold Tie in the month of September We are very

proud of your efforts in and outside of school and

staff agree you are good role models to others

5th Oct 9am

Year 2 Class Assembly

12th Oct 9am

Year 1 Class Assembly

12th Oct 245pm

Parents Workshop - Reading

Parents Consultation Evenings

Tuesday 16thThursday 18th October

INSET DAY ndash Friday 19th October

2nd Nov 9am

Year 4 Remembrance Assembly

9th Nov 9am

Year 3 Foodbank Assembly

9th Nov 245

Parent workshop ndash Phonics

16th Nov 9am

Year 5 Class assembly

16th Nov 245

KS1 Maths workshop

FOSJ Quiz

A huge thank you to Margaret Cowling for

organising the quiz night on Friday

18 people attended and many laughs were had

We look forward to the next FOSJ quiz in February

Uniform

Years 1-6 should now wear winter

uniform This means the blue polo

top is replaced with white shirt and

school tie Grey trousers skirt or

pinafore may be worn

Please ensure your child is wearing

black shoes in school not PE shoes

Safeguarding

The Safeguarding and safety of our pupils is above anything else we do at St Josephrsquos With this in

mind it is essential we monitor people coming into school and ask that any parent visiting signs

in at the school office At times we know it can be slow to dismiss pupils especially from after

school activities and the after school club so we ask for your patience as we ensure every child is

dismissed properly

Many parents have commented on how much safer their children feel with the changes in

procedures and we thank you for the continued support with changes and especially the patience

you have shown with the temperamental gates

We are very keen on keeping a good relationship with parents and

would encourage you to email or call the school to make an

appointment with class teachers if you have any concerns

Art competition

A number of pupils created art work for the WW1 art competition at

Southill Park

Congratulations to the children who were selected for the next stage of the

competition we look forward to seeing the artwork on display in the gallery

Year 2 - Elsie Year 4 ndash Amelia Year 5 ndash Tom Year 6 ndash Romy

NSPCC

As part of our safeguarding plan we invited the NSPCC in to school this week They delivered

lsquoSpeak out Stay safersquo to both key stages This aims to equip a generation of children with the

knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe from abuse and neglect Children are

taught to speak out if they are worried either to a trusted adult or Childline

In return they have asked that we raise some funds to support their cause so next week every

class will take part in a sponsored activity as part of PE and we ask that they collect what they

can for NSPCC using the forms they were given All sponsorship should be handed in by

Monday 15th October (SEE INFORMATION ON NEXT SLIDE)

Football News

On Wednesday Year 3 amp 4 were invited to a tournament at Easthampstead

Park 10 pupils went along and met twenty Bracknell schools They played 4

matches and managed to come back with an impressive 2nd place in the group

stages Luca said ldquowe played really well but were unlucky with a loss and a

drawrdquo Lucia said ldquoWe behaved really well and we are all really proud of where

we were placed Well done to all involved and thank you to Mrs M for

organising this event

Dear ParentCarer

As you may know the NSPCC visited our school today and delivered their Speak out Stay

safe assembly to share information with your child about how they can keep themselves safe

from harm and get help if they have any worries This is part of our Safeguarding procedure

It was a very worthwhile and empowering session for both pupils and teachers They spoke to

the children and staff about the valuable work they do across the country and talked about

how important it is for everyone in our school community to join them in their lsquofight for every

childhoodrsquo

As a charity they can only provide these vital resources thanks to the financial support and

generosity of their supporters

Thatrsquos why wersquore raising money to help the NSPCCrsquos work in schools

I am delighted to say that our school has chosen to support the valuable work of the NSPCC

this term by taking part in a fundraising event and I would really value your support and

encouragement How your children can have fun ndash and make a massive difference

Children will be doing Buddy Circuits ndash which will not only be exciting for our pupils but will

also mean theyrsquore raising money for the NSPCCrsquos vital work and helping keep even more

children safe

Participation is purely voluntary but if you would like to support the NSPCCrsquos work it would

be fantastic if you could give your child permission to take part by signing the sponsor form

and return the sponsored event form and money raised to school by Monday 15th October

If you have more than one child in school simply put all your childrenrsquos names at the top of

one form

To say thank you every child that attended the assembly today will receive a Speak out Stay

safe Buddy sticker And every child who takes part in the activity later will receive a special

Buddy badge But more than that they can also be proud that every penny raised will make a

significant difference for children By supporting the NSPCC we can work together to end

child abuse Talking PANTS with your children

The NSPCCrsquos work in schools will help encourage conversations about staying safe ndash and they

have a number of child-friendly materials to help you carry on the conversation afterwards

That includes lsquoTalk PANTSrsquo a simple way for parents to help keep children safe from sexual

abuse ndash without using scary words or even mentioning sex

The guide uses the rules of PANTS to teach children that their body belongs to them

and them alone You can find out more and download the free resources at

nspccorgukpants

If yoursquod like to know more about the NSPCCrsquos work or take a look at the wide range of

information and advice which is available for parents and carers please visit their website

spccorgukparents

Yours sincerely

St Josephrsquos School

Year 6 Leadership Team Congratulations to our newly appointed Year 6 Leadership team

May you stay blesse as you live out our school mission and be a positive

role model to others

School Prefects Taya amp Anton Mini Vinnies Bryan Yuvaan Patrick Billy Julian Alwin Ann Jordan Scarlett Sarah Lucy and Sian House Captains Julia Brogan Tati Isaac Chloe Finn Kyren Liam Belle William Vice Captains Poppy Zong Lilia Connor Victor Romy

Reading Workshop

Would you like to find out more about reading at St Josephs

School Come along to our parent workshops on Friday 12th

October 245

in the school hall

Please sign in at the school office on arrival

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

All teacher led after school activities will

be cancelled on Tuesday 16th and

Thursday 18th due to Parentsrsquo Evenings

This includes Key stage 2 design and

build 11+ club Australian football

Key Stage 1 drama and choir And

also EPC

Apologies if this creates difficulties for

child care and collection of your

children We cannot run these activities

as the teachers will be meeting parents

and we will not have the classroom or

hall space to use

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thanks to those who

supported the coffee morning A

very impressive pound26230

was raised

Maryrsquos Meals Appeal- Can you help

httpswwwmarysmealsorgukget-involvedcampaignsthe-backpack-project

The Mini Vinnies are collecting items such as notepads stationary towels flip flops small ball soap toothbrush toothpaste recycled pencil cases and rucksacks They will be sent to a school in Malawi If you would like to donate please leave in the box in school office

Dear ParentCarer

As you may know the NSPCC visited our school today and delivered their Speak out Stay

safe assembly to share information with your child about how they can keep themselves safe

from harm and get help if they have any worries This is part of our Safeguarding procedure

It was a very worthwhile and empowering session for both pupils and teachers They spoke to

the children and staff about the valuable work they do across the country and talked about

how important it is for everyone in our school community to join them in their lsquofight for every

childhoodrsquo

As a charity they can only provide these vital resources thanks to the financial support and

generosity of their supporters

Thatrsquos why wersquore raising money to help the NSPCCrsquos work in schools

I am delighted to say that our school has chosen to support the valuable work of the NSPCC

this term by taking part in a fundraising event and I would really value your support and

encouragement How your children can have fun ndash and make a massive difference

Children will be doing Buddy Circuits ndash which will not only be exciting for our pupils but will

also mean theyrsquore raising money for the NSPCCrsquos vital work and helping keep even more

children safe

Participation is purely voluntary but if you would like to support the NSPCCrsquos work it would

be fantastic if you could give your child permission to take part by signing the sponsor form

and return the sponsored event form and money raised to school by Monday 15th October

If you have more than one child in school simply put all your childrenrsquos names at the top of

one form

To say thank you every child that attended the assembly today will receive a Speak out Stay

safe Buddy sticker And every child who takes part in the activity later will receive a special

Buddy badge But more than that they can also be proud that every penny raised will make a

significant difference for children By supporting the NSPCC we can work together to end

child abuse Talking PANTS with your children

The NSPCCrsquos work in schools will help encourage conversations about staying safe ndash and they

have a number of child-friendly materials to help you carry on the conversation afterwards

That includes lsquoTalk PANTSrsquo a simple way for parents to help keep children safe from sexual

abuse ndash without using scary words or even mentioning sex

The guide uses the rules of PANTS to teach children that their body belongs to them

and them alone You can find out more and download the free resources at

nspccorgukpants

If yoursquod like to know more about the NSPCCrsquos work or take a look at the wide range of

information and advice which is available for parents and carers please visit their website

spccorgukparents

Yours sincerely

St Josephrsquos School

Year 6 Leadership Team Congratulations to our newly appointed Year 6 Leadership team

May you stay blesse as you live out our school mission and be a positive

role model to others

School Prefects Taya amp Anton Mini Vinnies Bryan Yuvaan Patrick Billy Julian Alwin Ann Jordan Scarlett Sarah Lucy and Sian House Captains Julia Brogan Tati Isaac Chloe Finn Kyren Liam Belle William Vice Captains Poppy Zong Lilia Connor Victor Romy

Reading Workshop

Would you like to find out more about reading at St Josephs

School Come along to our parent workshops on Friday 12th

October 245

in the school hall

Please sign in at the school office on arrival

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

All teacher led after school activities will

be cancelled on Tuesday 16th and

Thursday 18th due to Parentsrsquo Evenings

This includes Key stage 2 design and

build 11+ club Australian football

Key Stage 1 drama and choir And

also EPC

Apologies if this creates difficulties for

child care and collection of your

children We cannot run these activities

as the teachers will be meeting parents

and we will not have the classroom or

hall space to use

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thanks to those who

supported the coffee morning A

very impressive pound26230

was raised

Maryrsquos Meals Appeal- Can you help

httpswwwmarysmealsorgukget-involvedcampaignsthe-backpack-project

The Mini Vinnies are collecting items such as notepads stationary towels flip flops small ball soap toothbrush toothpaste recycled pencil cases and rucksacks They will be sent to a school in Malawi If you would like to donate please leave in the box in school office

Year 6 Leadership Team Congratulations to our newly appointed Year 6 Leadership team

May you stay blesse as you live out our school mission and be a positive

role model to others

School Prefects Taya amp Anton Mini Vinnies Bryan Yuvaan Patrick Billy Julian Alwin Ann Jordan Scarlett Sarah Lucy and Sian House Captains Julia Brogan Tati Isaac Chloe Finn Kyren Liam Belle William Vice Captains Poppy Zong Lilia Connor Victor Romy

Reading Workshop

Would you like to find out more about reading at St Josephs

School Come along to our parent workshops on Friday 12th

October 245

in the school hall

Please sign in at the school office on arrival

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

All teacher led after school activities will

be cancelled on Tuesday 16th and

Thursday 18th due to Parentsrsquo Evenings

This includes Key stage 2 design and

build 11+ club Australian football

Key Stage 1 drama and choir And

also EPC

Apologies if this creates difficulties for

child care and collection of your

children We cannot run these activities

as the teachers will be meeting parents

and we will not have the classroom or

hall space to use

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thanks to those who

supported the coffee morning A

very impressive pound26230

was raised

Maryrsquos Meals Appeal- Can you help

httpswwwmarysmealsorgukget-involvedcampaignsthe-backpack-project

The Mini Vinnies are collecting items such as notepads stationary towels flip flops small ball soap toothbrush toothpaste recycled pencil cases and rucksacks They will be sent to a school in Malawi If you would like to donate please leave in the box in school office

Reading Workshop

Would you like to find out more about reading at St Josephs

School Come along to our parent workshops on Friday 12th

October 245

in the school hall

Please sign in at the school office on arrival

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

All teacher led after school activities will

be cancelled on Tuesday 16th and

Thursday 18th due to Parentsrsquo Evenings

This includes Key stage 2 design and

build 11+ club Australian football

Key Stage 1 drama and choir And

also EPC

Apologies if this creates difficulties for

child care and collection of your

children We cannot run these activities

as the teachers will be meeting parents

and we will not have the classroom or

hall space to use

Macmillan Coffee Morning

A huge thanks to those who

supported the coffee morning A

very impressive pound26230

was raised

Maryrsquos Meals Appeal- Can you help

httpswwwmarysmealsorgukget-involvedcampaignsthe-backpack-project

The Mini Vinnies are collecting items such as notepads stationary towels flip flops small ball soap toothbrush toothpaste recycled pencil cases and rucksacks They will be sent to a school in Malawi If you would like to donate please leave in the box in school office

Maryrsquos Meals Appeal- Can you help

httpswwwmarysmealsorgukget-involvedcampaignsthe-backpack-project

The Mini Vinnies are collecting items such as notepads stationary towels flip flops small ball soap toothbrush toothpaste recycled pencil cases and rucksacks They will be sent to a school in Malawi If you would like to donate please leave in the box in school office

St Francis Church are organising an Advent outing to Wintershall estate Guilford httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=OzRuYbg5xZE This is a chance to watch a live performance of the Nativity in the stable which is simply stunning Friday 14th December 7pm Adults pound18 Child pound9 (family tickets available) If you would like to book or more information contact St Francis Church

If you have a Facebook page the School admissions post link is below httpswwwfacebookcombracknellforestcouncilphotosa41565122304119181929278

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