Gabriel in class 1 has lost 2 school sweaters. They are brand new with the

new school logo on and are age 5/6. There is not a name in the sweaters.

Please do look through what your child has brought home and see if you have

too many sweaters.Please always put your child’s name in

their clothing.

Hey Presto!Class 1 will be visiting the library on 19th October for a performance of Hey Presto! Please

don’t forget to check your letter for details as we may need to cancel the visit if not enough contributions are received. This will be a fantastic event for our children

Dear Parents

Thank you for the wonderful welcome I have received from the whole school community. St Joseph’s is blessed with a wonderful staff team, which can be very proud that its dedication to school improvement has been recognised by Mr Jonathan Brown – Her Majesty’s Inspector - in his most recent Inspection Report. This success would not be possible without the full backing and loyalty of our families. It is the aim of us all, here at St Joseph’s, to continue this partnership with you, to ensure your children receive the best ‘education for life’ possible. Although I am splitting my time 50:50 with St Matthew’s School in Jarrow I can assure you that I am fully committed to ensuring St Joseph’s School community continues to provide opportunities for all pupils to ‘Let their Light shine!’

Martin Humble – Interim Executive Head Teacher

Class 4 were visited by the transport police to learn all about how to keep safe around railway tracks and trains. They learned why it is important not to play around train tracks and the dangers to look out for. They also learned that train travel can be fun if safety rules are followed.

The PTAThis week the PTA has done an amazing job. Altogether a massive £310 has been raised with our £1 sale and cake sale. It has been non-stop for them and we would all like to give them a very very big thank you!

October Dates:4th – Classes 4 and 5 to do basketball taster session, full PE kits will be needed.5th – Workshop with the NSPCC for Y5 and Y66th – MASS. Class 4 Mass at 2.30pm10th – Class 3 to the Library14th – Obstacle course – sponsored obstacle course – watch out for your letter and sponsor form. 18th and 19th – Parents evenings19th – Class 1 to see Hey Presto at the Library20th – MASS – led by Class 2 at 2.30pm20th – Halloween Disco from the PTA21st – Nursery Stay and Play 9-10am

Non uniform day for St Cuthbert’s CareReading Awards Assembly – 2pm, all welcome.

Break up for half term for 1 week and 1 day. Children return to school on Tuesday 1st November.

At St Joseph’s we are developing children’s ability to discuss their learning and helping them develop a language to

talk about their own learning. The children in school today are going to be

facing huge challenges in the wider world and we are working with them to

develop skills and attitudes that will help them be successful in the wider world. 

At St. Joseph’s we are:

Resilient Respectful Reflective

St Joseph’s School

Newsletter 230th September 2016

Class attendanceW/E 24/9/16 30/9/16

% % Class 1 95 92Class 2 97 95Class 3 91 91Class 4 90 90Class 5 92 92Let’s hope the bugs have now cleared up – we need our attendance to be back in the high 90s! Well done Class 2.

Toddler ClubToddler Club is running again every Tuesday from 2.15pm – 3.15pm in the Nursery. There is all sorts for your toddler to do from painting and building to making a cup of tea in our lovely home corner. Come and join in the fun, meet other parents and watch the children interact. £1 per session.

LexiaDon’t forget about Lexia. It would be really good if the children could access it and log on at home and spend some time on it. They need to spend 20 minutes on it for it to register and they have good fun using it! It is suitable for all abilities.

School UniformThe address is studentuniform.co.uk/sjps130

If you have any problems or questions with this please call in to the school office or call the school and Mrs Henderson will guide you through the process.

We no longer hold uniform in stock.

Please do not park on the double yellow lines. Please do not park on the corner blocking the road – a car was scratched by another last week as they could not get around the corner.

Police will be making regular spot checks and tickets will be issued.

ChatterbooksThe Library is holding a reading group called Chatterbooks. It’s for children aged between 8 and 11 and you can read and then share out opinions on children’s books. There are also quizzes, games and crafts based around children’s books. The club is on a Tuesday from 4.30pm – 5.30pm every four weeks and the next one is on 25th October.

The school photographer will be in school on 3rd November and children will be able to have an individual photograph taken and, for those with siblings, a family photograph.

Your child has been given a new lunchtime menu. If you would like to order your child a

school lunch please let Mrs Henderson know. Children in Ms Sedgwick and Miss Hopps classes are entitled to a free meal.

MacMillan Coffee MorningThank you very much to parents and family members for coming along and supporting the Macmillan Coffee Morning – once we have finished the sale we should have raised around £100 which is a fantastic for a small school. Thank you!

Class 2 Library visit