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

• Seesaw

  Tue 27 Apr 2021

  We are pleased to be introducing the use of Seesaw to support communication between home and school. 

  Seesaw is like a digital diary where we can share messages and even include photos and videos to give you a greater insight of your child’s learning!

  More information about the free sign up will have come from your child’s class teacher – please get in touch with your child’s class teacher if you have any questions.

• World Book Day

  Thu 11 Mar 2021

  As part of World Book Day, classes across the school took part in a virtual book reading by James (Falcon class teacher and Key Stage 4 Lead). After James read his book 'Off Goes Stan' students were able to ask him questions about his book that has been written and published!  Falcon class helped James with his reading by signing Makaton and wearing masks to be like the characters in the book!

  

• National Careers Week

  Fri 05 Mar 2021

  This week it has been National Careers Week.  As a school careers is embedded throughout our curriculum from Early Years all the way through to Post 16! As part of National Careers Week we launched a programme to support this even further called JED. JED is a job database to explore the World of Work.  It has searches, quizzes, words, pictures and videos to help our learners find out more about many different jobs within a variety of sectors!

   

  This week learners in Post 16 joined forces with Bristol Works and took part in a virtual behind the scenes tour of Waitrose in Henleaze.  Learners were able to see how products arrive at the supermarket at the loading bay and how the different types of products are stored before they make their way to the shop floor.  Following this initial session the group took part in a live Q&A session with Waitrose to ask questions to find out more about the retail sector!  Post 16 also had a live virtual encounter with The Bell Group construction company.  Our learners heard from and asked questions to members of the company as well as from the apprentices themselves to learn about how they got to where they are now.

   

  We’ve got plenty more exciting World of Work activities lined up in the coming weeks including virtual experiences with Chester Zoo’s Aquarium Keeper, Bristol Robins, Fleet Services (mechanics), Avon Wildlife Trust and within the catering sector!

   

  To find out more about our Careers programme click here! https://www.newfossewayschool.co.uk/careers/

  

• World Maths Day

  Wed 03 Mar 2021

  Today it was World Maths Day.  Owl’s class teacher Hannah became quiz master as she hosted our very own ‘The Price is Right quiz show Morrison’s style!

   

  The quiz was completed virtually so classes across our campus could join in the fun altogether.  There were two rounds; the first was ‘The Price is Right’ where teams had to guess which item of food cost a certain amount and the second round was ‘Guess Who’ where teams had to match a fun fact to a member of staff in school! 

   

  Who knew that within our staff team we have an author who has written a book (James R), someone who has performed in the West End (Rosie), someone who has climbed Mt Kilimanjaro (Leslea) and someone who can speak 2 languages (Sandra) to name some!! 

   

  Well done everyone for taking part and having fun!  Here are some photos from the day!

  

• Safer Internet Day

  Tue 09 Feb 2021

  Thank you to those of you who joined us for our Safer Internet Coffee Afternoon.  There were some great discussions with Michael, Puffin class teacher, about how to keep children safe online, the risks to be aware of, things to look out for and signposting where to go for further help.

   

  It is important to remember that internet safety isn't just about going on the world wide web, it is also accessing social media, virtual chat rooms and online gaming to name some.

   

  If you have any questions or concerns please do contact Michael or Jo P.

  

• Treefest

  Thu 17 Dec 2020

  This year pupils in Key Stage 4 and 5 designed our Christmas Tree for the annual Treefest event which is usually held at St Mary Redcliffe Church, though this year the creativity flourished virtually!  The pupils worked hard in their Duke of Edinburgh sessions each week to create different decorations including woolly hats, mini Christmas tree and snowflakes from a variety of different materials such as lolly sticks, buttons and toilet rolls. 

  To view the online gallery view of entries click on the following link:

  https://www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk/treefest-gallery

  

• The Birds Nest Cafe - Winter's Lunch

  Tue 15 Dec 2020
  Learners in Post 16 did a fantastic job in preparing and serving a delicious Winter's lunch which involved lots of food preparation including lots of peeling, chopping and cooking! Key Stages 4 and 5 enjoyed their festive meal!

  

• Christmas Jumper Day

  Fri 11 Dec 2020
  Thank you to those of you who took part in our Christmas Jumper Day to support raising money for Save the Children!

  

• FareShare Southwest Food Parcels

  Mon 07 Dec 2020

  FareShare Southwest have kindly donated a number of food parcels to support families over the winter months during this challenging time.  The food parcels contain a variety of non perishable food items as well as lovely annuals for children!  We are so thankful for FareShare's hard work and generous offer during this time!

   

  Please contact Jo Payne for more information.

  

• Children in Need

  Fri 27 Nov 2020

  Thank you so much to everyone for your generous donations for Children in Need.  Although we very much missed having families join in with the fun on the day in school due to the current restrictions in place, we had a great time dressing us up as our favourite characters from films or wearing our pyjamas to school and doing our sponsored walks and activities!

   

  Thank you so much for your support and for helping us to raise an incredible £600.00!!