Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Chaplaincy Commissioning Service at Downside Abbey

  Fri 11 Nov 2022

  Chaplaincy Commissioning Service at Downside Abbey

   

  On Friday a small group of Chapel Champions attended the Chaplaincy Commissioning Service led by Bishop Declan at Downside Abbey.

   

  It was an uplifting celebration of pupil leadership and living out our faith. A full report with phots will be published next week.

   

• Miss Eaton is a Double World Champion!

  Fri 04 Nov 2022

  Miss Eaton is a Double World Champion!

   

  We would like to congratulate Miss Eaton, a TA in Class 5 who competed in the World Karate Union (WKU) Championships in Cardiff over the half term holidays alongside her son JJ.

   

  Miss Eaton is now World Champion in Kumite (fighting) and Hard Style Kata and a silver medalist in traditional Kata.

   

  JJ is world champion in Kumite and bronze medalist in Traditional and Hard Style Kata.

   

  

• Change of Dates for Classes 9 and 10 Masses

  Fri 04 Nov 2022

  Change of Dates for Classes 9 and 10 Masses

   

  Class 9 and Class 10 have had to change the dates for their Class Masses.

  Class 9’s Mass will now be on 9^th November at 9.05am in school.

  Class 10’s Mass will now be on 23^rd November at 9.05am in school.

   

  Parents and grandparents are welcome to attend.

   

   

   

• Reading and Phonic Workshops

  Fri 04 Nov 2022

  Reading and Phonic Workshops

   

  Reading and Phonic Workshops for Year 1 and Year 2 Parents will be held at the following times:

    

  Year 1 - Monday 14^th November - 3.20pm - 3.45pm in Class 3 & 4 (Children welcome to join).

   

  Year 2 - Wednesday 16^th November - 3.20pm - 3.45pm in Class 4 & 5 (Children welcome to join).

   

• EYFS Welcome Mass - Thursday 10th November 2022

  Fri 04 Nov 2022

  EYFS Welcome Mass - Thursday 10th November 2022

   

  Parents and carers of pupils in EYFS are warmly invited to a Welcome Mass in the school hall on Thursday 10th November at 9.30am.

  Please come to the office to sign in the visitors book.

   

• Education Mass at Clifton Cathedral

  Fri 04 Nov 2022

  Education Mass at Clifton Cathedral

   

  On Thursday evening colleagues from our school joined staff from Clifton Diocese to celebrate the Annual Education Mass led by Bishop Declan at Clifton Cathedral. It was a beautiful celebration focussing on the power and influence of Catholic Schools.

   

  We were able to present our contribution to the Emmaus Water Project Appeal which to date is a staggering £938! A huge thank you to everyone for your support.

   

  Bishops Declan's message to us all was to remember that we are people of hope and in dark times we are the light.

   

   

• Communicating with the School when your Child is Absent

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

  Communicating with the School when your Child is Absent

   

  If your child is going to be absent due to illness:

   

  · Please phone the school before 8.30am on 01225 752006 on each morning of absence and leave a message on the absence line. Please leave details of your child’s name, class and a clear reason for absence (please do not just state that they are unwell).

  · Do not email the school as these messages are not always picked up on time for registration.

  · If you believe your child will be absent for more than one day, please call and speak to a member of the office staff.

   

  We have a duty of care for your child whilst they are at school and as such need to know their whereabouts on a school day. If we have had no communication from you we do have to inform the Safeguarding Team.

   

  If your child is going to be absent due to a pre-booked appointment eg hospital:

   

  · If the appointment is more than 48hrs away please email either  

  office@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk or                                     reception@ st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk with the details and a copy of the appointment letter.

  · If the appointment is within the following 48hrs please ring the office and speak to a member of staff.

   

  If your child is going to be absent due to any other reason:

   

  · Please complete a Leave of Absence form at least 7 days before the intended absence. This must be submitted to the office with any supporting evidence.

   

  Now that we are back to normal following the Covid-19 pandemic, please may we request that routine doctors and dentist appointments are now where possible made outside of the school day.

   

• Wear Something Blue for Water Aid

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

  Wear Something Blue for Water Aid

   

  Your child is invited to wear something blue for to raise money for the Emmaus Water Project on Wednesday 19th October.

   

  Please could you child bring in a donation of £1 which should be given to your child’s teacher.

   

   

• Winter Uniform

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

   

  Winter Uniform

   

  All pupils are to return to school after half term in their winter uniform. Details are on the school website.  Also could girls with long hair please make sure it is tied back for school. 

   

  Now the weather is getting colder and wetter, please ensure your child wears a winter coat into school every day. Children will go out in the playground every day at both break time and lunchtime.

   

   

   

• First Holy Communion

  Fri 07 Oct 2022

  First Holy Communion

   

  Application forms for First Holy Communion 2023 are now available.

  If your child is in Year 3 or above then please collect an application form  from Fr Tom and return it to him. The closing date for applications is 16th October 2022. The first session of preparation will take place on the 27th of October at 7pm in St. John’s Church. Children and parents will be given full details of the course at this meeting.

  To date Fr Tom has only received 5 applications from pupils at St. John’s School.