Strike Action

Dear Parents,

As you may have heard in recent news’ reports, the NUT have called for their members to go on strike this Wednesday, 26^th March. Several of our school staff are in this union and will not be attending work on Wednesday this week. This means the school will be partially closed to some pupils.

 The school will be open for the following year groups only:

Reception

Year 2

Year 6

The school will be closed for the following year groups:

Year 1

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

All support staff and SMSAs and kitchen staff are expected to attend on this day. Children will be well supervised and cared for throughout the day.

More information about why the strike is taking place can be found on the BBC news website.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24347235

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

Spring Food Fair!

Dear Parents,

thank you for contributing to our fantastic PTFA Spring Food Fair. There was so much to enjoy.  Well done Shakira and your team once again for bringing Cabot a fantastic event. it was a very fitting farewell to Miss Baker, who has worked so hard for Cabot in so many ways including supporting PTFA events. Although she has left us for now as a staff member we know she will always be a good friend to our School. We look forward to hearing reports of her adventures.

Thanks also to Miss Davies for arranging the Book Fair at the same time. We know our children love to read and it is a great thing seeing them so excited about choosing books.

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

School Dress Code

Dear Parents,

From Term 5 we expect pupils to wear the clothing specified in the School Dress Code, details of which are listed below. I have also highlighted items, amongst others, which are not acceptable.

If pupils arrive at school in clothes which do not adhere to the dress code then you will be contacted in order to discuss the matter and the reasons for this.

Individual children and whole classes will be rewarded for wearing the correct uniform and dressing appropriately for school. This has already begun but we will do this more formally, details of which will be published in forthcoming school newsletters.

If anyone has hardship difficulties that are make purchasing the uniform difficult they should contact the school office as soon as possible.

 Acceptable

•      Cabot School Jumper

•      Dark coloured trousers or skirt (black or grey)

•      White collared shirt

•      Dark shoes or trainers

•      White Hijab

 NOT Acceptable

 

•      NO Jeans

•      NO Joggers

•      NO bright coloured trainers

Best Wishes,

Mr Burton

Netball Silver Medal

Well done to our netball team who had a very successful tournament last night. There was strong competition from the 14 teams who took part. Cabot were successful in their group and qualified for the semi finals. Our team went on to face Fishponds in the final and lost by the narrow margin of 2-0. We were awarded silver medals for finishing 2nd overall and we qualify for the regional tournament later this team.

Well Done Team Cabot!

Mr Burton

Possible strike action 26th March

Dear Parents,

I would like to give you some advance notification that there may be some disruption to the teaching of some classes on Wednesday 26th March. This is because one of the main teaching Unions, the NUT has called their members out on strike.  At Cabot we have some teachers from this Union who may wish to join the strike. At this point they are not oblige to tell me and may not have made their decision whether to follow the call from their Union. I will let you know more information as it comes to me. By next Monday I will let you know if we need to close any classes for that day.

More information about why the Union has called the strike can be found on the BBC website -

www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24347235

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

School Uniform

Dear Parents,

Thank you to so many of you for attending the meeting about our Ofsted visit this morning. It is very reassuring to feel you are working so closely in partnership with the school.

Thank you for your feedback about School Uniform. We will send a letter with further information later this week.

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

Science Week

Dear Parents,

this week we celebrated Science and Engineering Week at Cabot. Pupils have been up to all kinds of investigative work. Perhaps the highlight has been our visit from "Rocket Man". Children had a very interesting assembly with follow up workshops. Be sure to ask your child how high their rocket went. Thank you Miss Pearce for organising such a great learning experience for us all.

Mr Burton

Women's Jogging Group

Dear Parents,

I have been contacted by Hayley Coggins from Bristol Health Trainers. She is trying to set up a women only jogging group. Please see the details below if you are interested in joining.  

Also, the Bristol 10k is approaching fast. As ever, we will be entering a Cabot team. We will tell you more about who will be running and for what charity very soon. If any parents are interested in joining us on the day, either running or supporting, please let me know. We will be planning some training dates very soon and would love some parents to join with us.

Best Wishes

Mr Burton

Just Jog Women’s only couch to 5k running course

     Would you like to be part of a Women’s only jogging group for complete beginners that starts at Cabot Primary School Gates?

The Couch to 5K plan is designed to get you off the couch and gradually work you                                                    up to running 5K or for half an hour, in just nine weeks.

We need a minimum of 6 Women to sign up to this free 9 week course, where you will get all the support you need from friendly and experienced run leaders who will help you to gradually build up your fitness

The programme is for people who are new to running (complete beginners). You don't need to worry about your fitness level or whether they can keep up with the group

Did you know that regular running can help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keep your weight under control?

Course Details: Starting from Cabot School Gates at 9am                                                                              Every Thursday between April 24^th and June 26^th                                                                                                                       Plus a 5k park run on Saturday 28^th June

Mums with buggies more than welcome so… what’s stopping you? Sign up on the form below and make a healthy start to the summer

For More Info please Contact Hayley on 01179 223 465                                                                 or email hayley.coggins@bristol.gov.uk

Year 6 Easter School

Dear Year 6 Parents,

As in previous years, we have decided to run classes during the upcoming Easter Break for Year 6 pupils. The intention is to give them the best support possible in the run up to their SATs which start the week beginning Monday 12th of May.  Lessons will be taught on 9 to 12.30 in the mornings of Monday 14th of April to Thursday 17th April.

 WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD MAKES BEST USE OF THIS FREE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY.

Mr Ross and Miss Codling, our Year 6 teachers, will be delivering the lessons. A permission slip will be sent out soon but we would like you to be aware of these dates in good time so you can plan your Holiday accordingly.

Best Wishes

Mr Burton
Head Teacher
Cabot Primary School

HMI Unannounced Behaviour Visit

Dear Parents,

The letter reporting on our recent HMI visit has now been published on the Osted website. You can read this report, as well as the other recent reports from the last few years, by following the link below.

www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/108992

I am sure you are as pleased as me to hear that the inspector reported "the standard of behaviour has improved substantially over the last 12 months." There are many other positives in the report including, "Teachers are good role models because they manage pupils' behaviour with courtesy and respect." and "Teachers insist on high standards..."

The report notes that "Fewer pupils are excluded from school because they have carefully planned programmes of support." However, we are actively seeking ways to reduce incidents of unacceptable behaviour even further. I will be holding a meeting at 8.45 in the Community Room on Tuesday 18th March to discuss this visit and actions we have in place to continue improving behaviour at Cabot.  All parents are welcome. I look forward to seeing you there.

Mr Burton