Headteacher’s Comments

Well done to both netball teams who won their matches again Waltham Holy Cross this week.  The A Team won 5-0, whilst the B Team won in the last minute of the match 1-0.  The children had a talk by local Police Officers informing them how to be safe during Halloween, so I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe half term and will see you all on Tuesday 1 November.

Achievements

Jack Munns-Watson received a Green Card last week for producing outstanding homework.  Well done to Keely Harmer, Eden Ramsey, Brandon Wood and Kerys Page for learning their times tables and becoming times table testers.  Aaron Joseph came to see me for making good progress with his literacy work.  Well done to Jamel Johnson-Trent, Liam Nelson, Daisy Deluca, Zeeshan Hussain and Jack Hammond, Sophie Lewis, Victoria Fry, Millie Eastwood, Kacey Ashley, Archie Peck, Amber Brooks, Kyle Kadiri, Holly Morris and Cole McFadyen who received Green Cards on Wednesday.  Well done to Joshua Gilbert, Samantha Burton, Chris Essl, Nicholas Platts, Rianna Chambers and Deven Stenning who received a Green Card on Thursday.  Well done Sian Coleman-Adu who worked at home on a PowerPoint presentation for her call on Judaism.  Well done everyone!

Attendance

Well done to Mrs Campbell’s Class who had the best attendance last week.

Bonfire Disco

The PTA is organising a Bonfire Disco on Friday 4 November from 6pm until 8pm.  The cost is £2.50 to include a hotdog and drink.  Strips of raffle tickets are on sale for 50p during the disco.  If your child would like to come, please return the money to school in a clearly labelled envelope.

Theatre Trip

The PTA is organising a theatre trip to see the evening performance of Shrek, the West End Musical, on Thursday 9 February 2012.  The cost is £29.50 per child or adult, for best seats, including coach travel from school.  More details will be given out after half term. 

Pupil Progress Meetings

Our Pupil Progress Meetings for parents will be spread over two days Tuesday 8 November 2011 (3:30pm-6:00pm) and Thursday 10 November 2011(5:00pm- 7:30pm).

To enable appointments to be arranged, will you please complete the slip overleaf and return it to your child’s class teacher by Friday 4 November.  We will then do our best to give you interviews at appropriate times.

Mrs Baccarini

Today is Mrs Baccarini’s last day after working at The Leverton Junior School for the past 29 years.  I am sure you will all join me in thanking Mrs Baccarini for her loyalty and devotion over the years and would like to wish her many years of happiness in her retirement.

Family Support Worker Drop-in Sessions

You should have received a leaflet this week regarding Drop-in Sessions being offered by Waltham Abbey’s Family Support Worker, Debbie Channing.  Feel free to pop in and speak with Debbie on Tuesday afternoons between 2pm and 3pm in the Infant School demountable classroom.

Spanish Club

Mrs May is starting a Spanish Club for any pupils at our school.  It will run every Monday Morning between 8:15 and 8:45 in the school’s ICT suite.  The Club will be on Monday 7 November, Monday 14 November, Monday 21 November, Monday 28 November and Monday 5 December.  There is no cost for this club.

Dates for your diary

Fri 21 October                           Break up for half term

Tues 1 November                      Return to school

Tues 1 November                     Family Support Worker Drop-in Sessions start (2pm)

Wed 2 November                      Year 3 Trip to Colchester Castle

Fri 4 November             PTA Bonfire Disco (6-8pm)

Mon 7 November                      Spanish Club (8:15-8:45)

Tues 8 November                      Pupil Progress Meetings

Thurs 10 November                   Pupil Progress Meetings

Thurs 10 November                 School Photos (includes siblings from Infant School)

Fri 11 November                       Year 6 Remembrance Assembly

Sun 20 November                      RNLI Reindeer Run

Fri 25 November                       Tag Rugby Tournament

Fri 25 November                       Stars in their Eyes

Tues 13 December                    Christmas Carol Concert (1:30pm)

Wed 14 December                    Christmas Dinner

Fri 16 December                       Break up from school

Tues 3 January 2012                  Return to school

Fri 10 February                         Cross Country Competition

Fri 10 February                         Break up from school

Mon 20 February                       Return to school

Tues 13 March                          IEP Meetings

Tues 13 March                          Pupil Progress Meetings

Thurs 15 March                                    Pupil Progress Meetings

Fri 30 March                             Break up from school

Mon 16 April                             Return to school

Mon 7 May                               Bank Holiday

Thurs 31 May                           Break up from school

Mon 11 June                             Return to school

Thurs 28 June                           Open Evening 5-7pm

Fri 29 June                                West Essex Olympics

Tues 3 July                               Sports Day 9:30am

Thurs 5 July                              Transition Day

Fri 6 July                                   Sports Day 9:30am (Reserve)

Wed 4 July                                District Sports (Field Events)

Wed 11 July                              District Sports (Track Events)

Tues 17 July                              Year 6 Play 2.00pm

Wed 18 July                              Year 6 Play 5.00pm