1. Welcome to Almondsbury CE Primary School

2. Year 6 visit to Paris
YEAR 6 VISIT TO PARIS, FRANCE – The Year 6’s returned happy but exhausted from their visit to Paris. They all had an amazing time. It was a very early start last Monday but it didn’t dampen the excitement of the trip to France. For many it was the first time they had left the country without their parents. After the journey they were ready to run around the centre at Chateau de Grande Romaine. The rest of the week was packed with adventures and entertainment that came in many guises. A visit to a local market town, Brie Comte Robert to buy some souvenirs and practice using their basic French, challenging themselves to climbing and then abseiling down the tower, as well as archery and team challenge. They also visited Philippe at the snail farm who gave a tour of his farm, which also had other animals not just snails.

3. Year 6 visit to Paris
Next came a full day in Paris. Everyone, well nearly everyone, walked up and back down the 1,370 steps to see the stunning views of Paris. After leisurely trip down the Seine and then it was off to the Musee d’Orsay to marvel at the fantastic artwork on display. Thursday saw a visit to Disneyland Paris to try out the rides and see the parade as well as shop. The trip came to an end as we travelled back to England via a lovely smelling and tasting chocolate factory. The children and adults both thoroughly enjoyed their time in France and did themselves and our school proud with their brilliant behaviour. They were all very caring towards each other and the staff, which was lovely to see. Well done! Thank you to Mrs Goode, who led the trip, Mr Baykaa-Murray, Miss Ivory and Mrs Jamieson for their care of the children and support over the week, which I also thoroughly enjoyed being with all of them for the week.

4. House Captains
HOUSE CAPTAINS - We have now decided on the Year 6 children who will represent their house teams as House Captains for the coming year. For Air this will be Harvey Wyatt and Florrie Peake; for Earth Archie Weatherhead and Laura Donaldson; for Sun Sophie Snook and Jonah Bradford and for Water Chloe Starr and Louis Barnes. I am sure they will represent their house teams with great pride and be very good role models.

5. What’s going on in Term ? Term 2
Tuesday 11 October Reception Parents Letter and Sounds and Reading meeting – 9.15am
Harvest Festival afternoon
Thursday 13 October Reception Parents Letter and Sounds and Reading meeting – 2.30pm
PA meeting 7.30pm – Fizz and cheese welcome evening
Friday 14 October Mrs Duffy and Mrs Long’s class swimming 1.10pm
Mrs Goode’s Class Cake Sale 3.30pm
Tuesday 18 October Reception Parents Maths in School meeting – 9.15am
New Reception 2017 tours 9.30am and 11.00am
Wednesday 19 October Reception Parents Maths in School meeting – 2.30pm
Messy St Mary’s from 3.30pm
Thursday 20 October New Reception 2017 tours 9.30am and 11.00am
Friday 21 October Mrs Duffy and Mrs Long’s class swimming 1.10pm
End of Term 1

6. What’s going on in Term 2? Term 2 Monday 31 October Start of Term 2
Book week and Book Fayre after school each evening
from 3.30 – 4.00pm
Wednesday 2 November Year 3 visit to Swansea Egypt museum
Thursday 3 November Year 4 visit to Swansea Egypt museum
Year 5 visit to Imperial War museum, London
PA meeting 7.30pm staffroom
Friday 4 November Mrs Duffy and Mrs Long’s class swimming 1.10pm
Year 6 visit to Imperial War museum, London
Miss Sinclair’s class cake sale 3.30pm and
secondhand uniform sale in the Hall
Monday 7 November Individual photos in the morning and family photos (out
of school siblings included in the afternoon in the Hall
Tuesday 8 November New Reception 2017 tours 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Thursday 10 November New Reception 2017 tours 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Parents Evening 4,00 – 7.30pm
Friday 11 November Remembrance Day
Mrs Duffy and Mrs Long’s class swimming 1.10pm
Tuesday 15 November Parents Evening 4.00 – 7.30pm
Friday 18 November Children in Need day
Friday 25 November Mrs Duffy and Mrs Long’s class swimming 1.10pm
Mr Dean’s class cake sale and secondhand uniform.

7. What’s going on in Term 2?
Friday 2 December Non uniform day in exchange for donations for the fayre
PA Christmas Fayre pm
Tuesday 6 December Reception Christmas performance 9.30am
Year 1 and 2 Christmas performance 2.00pm
Thursday 8 December Year 1 and 2 Christmas performance 6.00pm
Friday 9 December Key Stage 1 Christmas party
Monday 12 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas performance 2.00pm
Tuesday 13 December Christmas Lunch
Year 3 and 4 Christmas performance 6.00pm
Wednesday 14 December Year 3 and 4 Christmas party
Year 5 and 6 Carols by Candlelight at St Mary’s 7.00pm
Thursday 15 December Year 5 and 6 Christmas party
Friday 16 December End of term 2

8. ROAD SAFETY
ROAD SAFETY – The children in Years 3 and 6 were able to have Road Safety training from the South Gloucestershire Rod Safety team. It is very important, especially on the road around Almondsbury that they are aware of the traffic and how to remain safe.
We still do have a vacancy for a Road Safety Patrol Officer at the moment. If you know of anyone who would be interested and fit the bill please do let us know.

9. CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY – Years 1 to 6 took part in the annual school cross country races at the start of October. As usual they were hotly contested with the children very eager to post a quick time and be able to represent the school in the local cross country athletic leagues. Well done to the winners in each year group but to everyone who should great effort around the course.

10. Festivals
SWIMMING GALA –

11. BOOK WEEK
Don’t forget that it is our Book Week this with the theme of British Authors. The classes will be investigating classic books from well known British authors.
We also have our Book Fayre starting on Monday 31 October to Friday 4 November from 3.30 – 4.00pm.

12. Operation Christmas Child
Once again we are collecting filled shoeboxes with gifts for children who live in disadvantaged areas of many countries across Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia.
The last collection date is Wednesday 16 November. Please bring your boxes into school and leave them by the Reflection area. Many thanks.

13. Children in Need
This year we will be helping the Children in Need charity by coming into school on Friday November dressed in spots.
We look forward to seeing everyone in school in their spots of various colours and sizes.

14. Christmas…..
Our Christmas Fayre is on Friday 2 December starting at 6pm. It will have the usual stalls, food, drink and once again we will be visited by Father Christmas. The trees will be on sale from the end of school and will cost £35.
We look forward to seeing you all there.