Friday 2nd April 2015
Jesus said, ‘I have come so that they can have life and have it to the full.’ (John 10:10)
Merit Winners
Last week’s merit winners were awarded their certificates during our Learning Celebration this morning.
Congratulations to them all.
House Points:
St.
Theresa of
Lisieux
168
St.
Francis of
Assisi
112
St. Cecilia
195
St. Vincent
de Paul
131
Well done to all the children in St. Cecilia House. They had fifteen minutes extra play this morning.
Good news:
Arts: Good luck to Elena (Year 3) who is performing in the Sound of
Music at the New Wimbledon Theatre tonight (7.30) and Saturday (2.30
and 7.30). She has been part of the Sound of Music UK tour since
January and been performing all over the country, but now is appearing
locally. Tickets are still available, including half price tickets for children,
for those of you who would like to watch her.
If you have any good news that you would like to share with the school community please e-mail it to the
school office by Thursday 5pm each week for inclusion in the week’s newsletter. We would like to celebrate
the children’s achievements both in and out of school.
Our trip to Lord's cricket ground
http://www.telegraph.co.uk
This week we had a very interesting trip to Lord's Cricket Ground. On
Tuesday 31st of March, our teachers took us around Lord's on a tour
and our guide was called Rod. We went all around the venue and we
saw the biggest sash window in Europe! It was really fun because we
got to wear all the cricket equipment. Did you know that, in the olden
days, people that played cricket didn't wear helmets? Lord's cricket
ground is named after Thomas Lord, the founder of the place. So we
recommend you to visit Lord's and enjoy a cricket match because it
will be fun!
By Elena & Autumn (Year 3)
Chestertons Colouring Competition
Well done to all the children who entered the Chestertons colouring competition. All the entries are
displayed in the Chestertons window and will be on show until next Tuesday.
Congratulations to all the winners who are listed below.
Overall 1st Place
Joshua
Age 8
Ingrid
Overall 2nd Place
Sophie
Age 7
David
Overall 3rd Place
Georgia
Age 6
Sofia
Age 11
Pietro
Age 5
Kaira & Mila
Age 10
Julian
Age 4
Mila
Age 9
Kieran
Age 3
Arwen
Thank you to Chestertons who have supported us so actively through the year and for organising this competition
and the Easter Egg Hunt. We are very grateful for all the time and energy that they have devoted to our school
community.
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Farewell Miss Keane, Welcome Mrs Chandler
Sadly Miss Keane will be leaving St. Joseph’s at the end of this term to gain experience in other schools.
During her time working with the children in Year 4 she has given generously of her time and been
dedicated to the education of the pupils her care and we are very grateful to her for her generosity of spirit.
Whilst we are sorry to be bidding Miss Keane farewell we are delighted that Mrs Chandler, who has been
working in Year 4 since September, will be taking on the joint teaching role with Miss Armstrong.
I am sure that you will keep Miss Keane in your prayers as she embarks in the next stage of her career and
that you will join me in wishing Mrs Chandler luck in her new role within St. Joseph’s.
Ten Ten Theatre Visit and Parent Workshop – Friday 24th April 2015
As you are aware we are looking forward to welcoming the Ten Ten Theatre Company to school on Friday
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24 April. The theatre group will be teaching the children about the Gospel Values through performances
which the children can use for discussions and learning points in their classrooms.
An important part of the day is the Parents’ Workshop which will take place
between 9am -10am. You are all very welcome and tea and coffee will be
provided.
Year 3 and Year 5 Residentials Parents’ meetings
The meetings regarding the residentials will be taking place next term on the dates shown below. We are
looking forward to seeing many parents at them so that we can share information about the trips.
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Thursday 23 April
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Wednesday 6 May
Year 5 PGL Parents’ meeting (3:40pm)
Year 3 Sayers Croft meeting (3:40pm)
Birthdays
Some children will be celebrating their birthday during the Easter
holidays:
Joshua, Anton, Kalen, Eleanor, Dali, Gabriella, Rudy, Luisa,
James, Brandon, Giaime, Sol, Diti, Sofia, Ace and Amalia
Others will be celebrating their birthday during the first week
back at school:
Max, Tamara and Emilio
We hope you all have a wonderful day.
Switching off engines at school gates
We have been asked by the Tri-Borough to share this information with parents.
Motorists who sit in stationary cars with the engine running contribute to air
pollution, have a detrimental impact on health, create noise and waste fuel.
School gates have been found to be particular hotspots, with parents
leaving engines running when dropping off or picking up children.
Reflecting concern from residents about air quality, Westminster City
Council has launched a new initiative to tackle vehicle idling. Since the
middle of February the council’s Traffic Marshals have been approaching motorists who keep their engines
running while their vehicle is stationary and requesting that they turn them off.
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Leaving a vehicle idling unnecessarily is an offence and, from 1 May 2015, drivers who refuse to turn off
their engines could be issued with a fixed penalty notice of £20. Fining motorists for idling will be employed
as a last resort and the work the Marshals are carrying out now to raise awareness should ensure a
negligible need for enforcement.
School Association News
Save the Date: Walk-a-thon Friday 22 May
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It might seem like a long way off, but St Joseph’s 3 Annual Walk-a-thon is just around the corner. Please
save the date, take the day off of work and make arrangements to come and share this amazing day with
your children.
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Please consider that this is an enormous school-wide event so any assistance that you can provide would
be greatly appreciated. We are looking for help on the day in the park (set-up, giving water to our thirsty
walkers, and cheering the kids on) or with the tea party afterwards. Please note that this is separate from
walking with the children as a Marshall.
If you are interested, please contact Michelle Waterman ([email protected]).
Tri-Borough News
Maida Vale Free Easter Events
Please find below details of the free events for children and families taking place at Maida Vale Library over
the Easter holidays. All events are open to children of all ages. However, the help of an adult might be
necessary for some craft activities.
No need to book, just come along!
Easter Egg Hunt
Find the many eggs hidden around the library and be entered into our prize draw for the chance to win a
fluffy Easter bunny.
Tuesday 7th - Saturday 18th April
The Big Quiz
Answer all of the questions correctly and be entered into our prize draw for the chance to win a delicious
chocolate Easter egg.
Tuesday 7th – Saturday 18th April
Easter Basket Making
Transforming recyclable materials into beautiful Easter baskets.
Wednesday 8th April, 10:30am – 12:30pm and 2:30 – 4.00pm
Pop-Up Card Making
Make your very own pop-up greetings card.
Monday 13th April, 10:30am – 12:00pm and 2:30 – 4:00pm
Cartoon Workshop
Learn how to draw your own cartoon characters.
Wednesday 15th April, 10:30am – 12:00pm and 2:30 – 4:00pm
Child Flu Programme 2015-16
Over the last couple of years the child flu immunisation programme has been provided to two, three and
four-year olds by GPs. Initially, in 2015/16, this will be extended as follows:
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two, three and four-year olds will be offered immunisation through their GP surgery; and
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immunisation of children in school years 1 and 2 will take place in schools.
The Department of Health is considering extending this year-on-year to eventually target all 2-17 year olds.
The purpose of this programme is to lower the impact of flu on children and to reduce transmission to others
[those most at risk being aged under six months, aged 65 years and over, and people with certain long-term
conditions (possibly to include, as recently reported, people who are morbidly obese, but this has also yet to
be decided)].
More details will follow as they become available
TFL – Road Modernisation Plan
Transport for London, together with the boroughs, is investing £4 billion in London’s roads to radically
improve living and travel conditions in the Capital. This matters to you because roads in your local area may
be busier than usual and people’s journeys (including your staff and pupils) may be affected in different
ways while construction takes place.
If you have any questions please contact TfL directly at
[email protected]
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300 free places for schools - Bupa Westminster Mile
Every young person who goes to school in Westminster is
being given the opportunity to grab one of 300 free spaces at
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the Westminster Mile, 24 May 2015 but remember that
under 9s can run for free in the family race so they don’t need
to register with one of the free spaces.
The one-mile course starts on the iconic Mall and finishes outside Buckingham Palace. It is organised
by London Marathon in partnership with the council to encourage people into physical activity. The
fun filled day will include:
 free entertainment and activity in Green Park throughout the day
 famous faces – to be announced
 a free medal and goody bag for everyone who takes part
 lots of categories so you can run alongside people of the same ability based on your
estimated time
If you would like to take part visit westminster.gov.uk/freewm and click ‘register now’ or for more
details visit westminster.gov.uk/westminstermile
Dates for your Diary:
April
Monday 20th
Summer term begins
Tuesday 21st
Easter Bonnet Parade KS1 & Foundation Stage @ 2pm
Thursday 23rd
Easter Bonnet Parade KS2 @2pm
Y5 PGL Parents’ meeting (3:40pm Y5)
Friday 24th April
Ten Ten Theatre Rec – Y6
Ten Ten Theatre parents workshop (9am-10am school hall)
Y6 Kooza presentation – Royal Albert Hall (6 children)
Y6 TFL workshop 9:30
May
Friday 1st
St Joseph’s Pastoral Mass @2pm school hall
Wednesday 6th
Y3 Sayers Croft Parents meeting (3:40pm Y3)
Monday 11th
Y5 residential trip – Windmill Hill
Monday 18th
Y3 residentail trip – Sayers Croft
Friday 22nd
Walkathon
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Enjoy your Easter
Break and we look
forward to welcoming
the children back to
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school on Monday 20
April.
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