Please see this letter for the link to Wufoo questionnaire (Pdf, 94kb).

Substantive Headteacher advert (Pdf, 411kb)

Wellsway Sports Centre and SBL Sports Centre have joined forces with local company Pro-Coaching to host camps this Easter for children aged 5-13 years.

The highly qualified and experienced team who have been running camps around the South West since 2001, will be at Wellsway between 26th-28th March, and SBL between 3rd-5th April.

Booking is highly recommended due to demand, please visit www.pro-coaching.co.uk for more details and to secure your place.

A decision will be reached if the school is to close as soon after 7.00am as possible. All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the school opens. The decision to close the school will be taken on the basis of the Health and Safety of the children and staff. The closure of the school will be logged on the B&NES school closures website.

A text will be sent to all parents, and details of the closure will be posted on the news page of the school website.

Please do not attempt to telephone the school

Should the school need to close during the school day all parents will be contacted by text message. Please ensure the school has the current mobile number for the main contact. Please ensure you collect your child, or make arrangements for another adult to collect your child, as soon as possible after receiving the text message.

Children can only be sent home if they are accompanied by an adult. Staff must be sure that parents of older children who come to school on their own are at home before they are allowed to leave school.

I am delighted to inform you that Mrs Southern is expecting her first child in June (Pdf, 88kb). Mrs Southern teaches Year 3 on Wednesday mornings and Thursdays and Fridays. Teaching cover for Mrs Southern will be arranged from after this May half term.

Mr Hilliam
Head of School

I am delighted to confirm that Mrs Claire Bible has been appointed as Year 6 booster teacher, with immediate effect.

Further details about Mrs Claire Bible's appointment as Year 6 booster teacher (Pdf, 88kb).

E-Safety for Parents and Carers (Pdf, 1.5mb)

As there have been a very small number of confirmed cases of Scarlet Fever at St. John's, a letter has been sent out today with important advice and guidance from NHS England.

By following this advice parents can ensure appropriate treatment for children whilst minimising the risk of spreading infection.

For more information please see the scarlet fever letter (Pdf, 426kb)

The school's Safer Internet Day is on Tuesday 6th February, there is a home-link talk for parents and carers at 5pm.

For further details please see the Safer Internet Day letter to all parents and carers (Pdf, 94kb).

A fond farewell to Mr Ed Nall, School Caretaker (Pdf, 88kb)

Purple Mash information for parents (Pdf, 123kb)

Please see the advice and guidance from NHS England regarding flu vaccinations (Pdf, 90kb)

Please see here for details of new school dinner sittings (Pdf, 83kb)

Children from our school visted St. John's church last week to decorate their very own tree. As you can see from the photos, many schools and organisations participated. The trees were on display over the weekend for the public to enjoy.

Look out for reindeers, stars and Christmas tree decorations made of lolly sticks!

On Monday 20th November, children and parents from St. John's braved the wind and rain to plant spring bulbs in the shape of a cross.

The flowers - a mixture of daffodils, crocuses and tulips -  will form a beautiful focal point for our Spiritual Garden. Our thanks to all who came to take part after school. Special thanks also to Miss Vanessa Adnitt, who returned to organise the planting for us.

Let's hope all the flowers emerge in spring!

Henry Robson was the lucky recipient of a framed artist's impression of his shark picture.

Henry drew the picture for a library competition entry and was suprised with the framed artwork in assembly recently. The prize was presented by Ms Rowan Tanner, Family Development Officer for the library service.

The picture now has pride of place in Henry's house.

Well done!

School Administration Officer vacancy (Pdf, 122kb)

PTA Christmas newsletter (Pdf, 248kb)

Please note that the open morning taking place on 28 November 2017 for parents/carers of children starting in Reception in September 2018 is now fully booked.

Please see the thank you poster from Keynsham Foodbank (Pdf, 247kb).

St. John's held its traditional Harvest service today; a well attended event that is greatly enjoyed by the school community. As ever, there was a wonderful mixture of dancing, singing and poetry.

Thank you to all the children for making it so special, plus all the staff who made it happen. Finally a big thank you to all the parents who donated food to the Keynsham Food Bank or contributed to our collection for Christian Aid. 

We are also very gratetful to Zest, our in-house caterers also made a wonderful harvest loaf for the occasion.

The Wellsway multi-academy trust is growing to include a larger family of schools. These exciting developments mean that Dr Cottrell will move into a full-time post as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the primary wing of the Trust.

Whilst he will remain the executive headteacher of St. John's, the school will be led on a daily basis by Mr Hilliam, who becomes Head of School. Mrs Bruton will become the new Deputy headteacher. Both posts are for one year. More information can be found in this letter (Pdf, 276kb).

Thank you to those that attended the Phonics screening check meeting held on Tuesday 25th April. I hope you found it useful. I explained what the Phonics screening check involves, if anyone has any questions or would like further advice for how to support their child then do not hesitate to come and see your child's class teacher.The children complete the week beginning 12th June. 

Phonics screening: information for parents and carers (Pdf, 495kb)

Thank you

Miss Davis

On Friday your child was sent home with an important letter outlining some of the changes that the government is introducing in regards to school funding. Mrs Andrea Arlidge, Wellsway Multi Academy Trust CEO has written a letter to explain how this amounts to a funding crisis in education. 

Funding crisis in education letter (Pdf, 339kb)

The day started with an assembly from Police Sergeant Gent, a parent and governor from the school. Children undertook a variety of activities during the day including colouring in their 'Smartie the Penguin' or 'Digi Duck' e-safety badges.

Mr Hilliam & Mrs Bruton gave a talk to parents about e-safety issues for children at home.

Download the e-Satety presentation (Pdf, 355kb).