Headteacher’s Comments
This week in my assembly we were discussing responsibilities and the fact every action has a consequence, whether good or bad. The Year 6 children had a visiting Magistrate who was talking to them about her role and the legal age of responsibility (10 years of age). She will be visiting again later this year where she will be undertaking a mock trial with the children.
Achievements
Well done to Rebecca Crawley (Mrs Campbell/Miss Gibbs’s Class), Neila Ali, Samuel Oterunbi (Mr Davey’s Class), Connor Dunkin, Archie Hemming, Tyler Russell (Mrs Sach’s Class) Reggie Pegrum (Miss Bektas’s Class), Jamie Schooling (Miss O’Riordan’s Class) who received Green Cards this week.
Attendance
Well done to Mr Davey’s Class who had the best attendance this week with 99.2%.
World Book Day (5 March 2015)
On Thursday 5 March we will be celebrating World Book Day by dressing up as a book character. We do not expect you to spend any money out on outfits for your children, as existing items of clothing can be adapted. Every child will receive a £1 voucher, which can be put towards a book of their choice. Please look out for these on the day. We will also be reading with the children from the Infant School.
Pupil Progress Meetings (Tuesday 10 March and Thursday 12 March)
Our Pupil Progress Meetings for parents will be spread over two days Tuesday 10 March 2015 (3:30pm-6:00pm) and Thursday 12 March 2015 (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 6 March. We will then do our best to give you appropriate times for your interviews.
Spelling Bee
Well done to Ellie Appleton (Year 3), Ria Lyrick (Year 4), Emily Bates (Year 5) and Jessica Okaka (Year 6) who won the first Spelling Bee competition. We were asked to improve the children’s spelling when OFSTED came to the school last May. Children should continue to practice the statutory spelling lists that are prescribed by the government. These lists can be found on the school website under the children section (http://www.thelevertonjuniorschool.co.uk/children.php)
Staging
As you may have noticed, the stage has been relocated next to the adventure playground. Soon there will be benches placed there. Please encourage your children to respect the stage and refrain from climbing on the balustrade.
Mobile Phones
There is a growing number of children who are bringing their mobile phones into school. Following practice in other Waltham Abbey Schools, only Year 6 children can bring in phones if absolutely essential. The phones must remain off whilst on the school premises (included the school playground). There is a box in the school office where they must be kept.
Netball Result
In preparation for the netball season resuming, we played a friendly match against Holy Cross. Sadly we lost 9-4.
Dates for your diary
Wednesday 4 March Full Governing Body meeting (7:00pm)
Tuesday, 10 March Pupil Progress Meetings (3:30pm – 6:00pm)
Thursday, 12 March Pupil Progress Meeting (5:00pm – 7:30pm)
Friday 13 March PTA- Mother Day Gifts
Friday 20 March PTA- Quiz Night
Friday 27 March Break up from school (3:15pm)
Monday 13 April Return to school (8:45am)
Wednesday 22 April Governing Body Curriculum (6:30pm) and Budget (7:30pm) meetings
Wednesday 29 April Governing Body Personnel (6:30pm) and Finance (7:30pm) meetings
Monday 11 May End of Key Stage 2 Tests (Year 6)
Tuesday 12 May End of Key Stage 2 Tests (Year 6)
Wednesday 13 May End of Key Stage 2 Tests (Year 6)
Thursday 14 May End of Key Stage 2 Tests (Year 6)
Friday 15 May End of Key Stage 2 Tests (Year 6)
Monday 18 May Whole School Trip to Tower of London
Thursday 21 May Break up from school (3:15pm)
Monday 1 June Return to school (8:45am)
Tuesday 23 June District Sports (Field Events)
Friday 26 June Transition Day
Tuesday 30 June District Sports (Track Events)
Wednesday 1 July Year 6 Residential
Thursday 2 July Year 6 Residential
Friday 3 July Year 6 Residential
Wednesday 15 July Full Governing Body Meeting
Friday 17 July Break up from school (3:15pm)
Tuesday 1 September INSET Day
Wednesday 2 September INSET Day
Thursday 3 September Children return
Friday 23 October Break up from School
Monday 2 November INSET Day
Tuesday 3 November Children return
Friday 18 December Break up from school
2016
Monday 4 January Children return
Thursday 11 February Break up from school
Friday 12 February INSET Day
Monday 22 February Children return
Thursday 24 March Break up from school
Monday 11 April Children return
Thursday 26 May Break up from school
Monday 6 June Children return
Wednesday 20 July Break up from school
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Pupil Progress Meetings
Child’s Name: ………………………….Class: ……………………
Please tick time preferred:
Tuesday 10 March 2015 Thursday 12 March 2015
3.30 – 4.00 5:00 – 5.30
4.00 – 4.30 5.30 – 6.00
4.30 – 5.00 6.00 6.30
5.00 5.30 6.30 – 7.00
5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30
Names of brother/sister(s) in the Junior School and their class teacher:
Child’s Name: ………………….. in ………………………’s class
Signed …………………………………… Parent/ Guardian