Albany Junior School Newsletter â 1st July 2016
Albany Junior School Newsletter – 1st July 2016 Dear Parent/Carer Payments for Dinner Money, Trips and Clubs We would be grateful if any payments to school could be made separately. If paying by cheque, please make these payable to ‘Albany Junior School’, separate cheques for each event. School’s Spare PE Kits Could you please check your child’s PE bags to ensure they do not have our spare kit. Our kit has a letter and a number inside. Our stock, since Healthy Living week has reduced considerably. Open Evening On Wednesday 6th July from 3:30pm - 4:30pm, parents of pupils in Years 3, 4 & 5 are invited to attend our end of year open evening. This is a great opportunity for you to visit school, look at the work your child has completed this year, have an informal chat with your child's class teacher and find out which class your child will be joining for the next academic year. Please note that this open evening does not operate an appointment system. We look forward to seeing you all there. Miss Gibson Year 6 will hold their open evening on Wednesday 13th July from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Reports Reports for children in Years 3-5 will be sent out on Monday 4th July. Year 6 reports will be out on Monday 11th July, so that we can send you the report with SATs results. Non-Uniform Day On 8th July, we will be having a Dodgeball fundraiser day for British Heart Foundation. £1 donation to wear non-uniform (no football kits please), with an optional 50p per game of dodgeball at either break or lunchtime.. Get Active Challenge Well done to all pupils who completed an extra 30 minutes of exercise throughout June. I was really impressed how many children completed it and the range of activities they do outside school. All winners received a swingball games set. The winners are:- Christopher Oliver (Y3), Ruby McEneany (Y4), Danny Pease (Y5) and Diana Borovikova (Y6) Cricket Last Friday, we took a team to the Kwik Cricket Tournament at Attenborough Cricket Club. Year 5 finished second and the Year 6’s finished fourth. Both teams played their games in great spirit and some of our Year 6 team even decided they quite liked cricket. Well done to all the children for their great efforts but also showing good resilience when results did not always go their way. Mr Robertson and Mr Tivey. Y5 Bramcote Taster Day On Wednesday, both year 5 classes walked up to The Bramcote School to be involved in a taster day. The children were excited about their visit and enjoyed some fantastic activities to get a taste of the secondary school day and a small amount of the subjects that are taught there, Overall, the children were fantastically well behaved and Mr Tivey and Mrs Wright were extremely proud in the way that the children conducted themselves, setting an example to their peers and to Albany Junior School. Cheerleading Sixteen of our cheerleaders went to the East Midlands Cheerleading Academy training hall to compete against other schools in Nottinghamshire. They worked really hard and came second. Well done everyone and thank you to parents for your support. Miss Richards Book Drive A huge thank you to those who donated. We have received an amazing collection which once in the library the children will thoroughly enjoy. Mrs Goffin and Miss Weatherall Year 6 Transition Day @ The Bramcote School We have received the following message from Miss Cooper (Assistant Headteacher: Transition & Partnership)We are aware that there is a planned NUT strike action on Tuesday 5th July, however, this will not have an impact on the three Year 6 induction days being held at Alderman White and The Bramcote School. We look forward to seeing Year 6s on Tuesday morning at 8:50am.
Good to be Green Despite my best efforts, the Skytrail reward planned for the end of Summer Term will not take place. This is due to logistics and their lack of availability. However, I have managed to secure a 2 hour slot at Roller World, Derby on the afternoon of Tuesday 19th July. Further details will be sent to you if your child has demonstrated 'green behaviour' throughout the Summer term. A visit will also take place to the park for those pupils who have made better choices with their behaviour and displayed 'green behaviour' this half term. Thank you for your continued support, Miss Gibson Summer Fayre The Friends of Albany Junior School are busy planning for our annual summer fayre, which will take place on the afternoon of Friday 15th July. If you would like a stall, are free to run a stall for school or simply wish to support the event by attending, we look forward to seeing you there. Please contact the school office if you are able to help on the day. We need as much help as possible so even if you can help for a small part of the afternoon, please let us know. Miss Gibson Stay & Read Albany Junior School would like to invite parents to ‘stay and read’ with their child on 8 th July and 15th July at 9-9.20am. You are welcome to come and sit and enjoy a book with your child. You will need to be signed in at 9am any questions please contact the office. We look forward to seeing you there. Mrs Goffin
Parent Forum Meeting We will be holding a Parent Forum meeting on 8 th July at 9.30am, please come along. This date has changed due to other commitments. Attendance: Great News! - East Midlands Airport is committed to supporting education in the local community. We believe that one of the crucial ways of ensuring a great education for every child is improving and retaining high attendance figures. The East Midlands Airport attendance scheme praises and rewards good attendance. Pupils build up a series of certificates and rewards for each half term of full attendance which are given out by airport staff. In addition, those pupils who achieve 100% attendance throughout the whole academic year will be invited to a special reward celebration/party at the airport where they will have party food and gifts. This will recognise and celebrate their achievement. This scheme is being offered to Albany Junior School by East Midlands Airport free of charge for a three year period. I hope to send as many pupils as possible to East Midlands Airport at the end of next year! Mrs Goffin We've reached GOLD!! I am very pleased to announce that Albany Junior School has just applied for and received a GOLD for the Sainsbury's School Games Award. Thank you for continuing to support our lunchtime and after school clubs in school. Thanks Miss Richards. Year 3 Roald Dahl Week This year Roald Dahl would have been 100 years old! Therefore, year 3 will be holding a Roald Dahl week to celebrate his life. During our Topic this term, we have read and studied Charlie and the Chocolate factory and the children have loved it and so as part of our Roald Dahl week we shall be looking at his other work. We will be watching various Roald Dahl books transformed into film (The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox and Matilda). This will allow the children to discuss the differences and how his story writing was inspirational enough to be developed into film. We will be taking part in Roald Dahl inspired dance workshops based around Charlie and the Chocolate factory. We will have illustration workshops based around Quentin Blake’s work with Roald Dahl and there will also be a celebratory birthday picnic with lots of cake! The children will be allowed to dress as their favourite Roald Dahl character for £1 donation to help with paying for the picnic. The children are all VERY excited about the week as are Mrs G and Miss Richards. Roald Dahl week will be week beginning 11th July. The films mentioned above are PG certificate so if you would like to opt your child out of the viewing please see the office and they will create a list. This will be a fun filled week of Roald Dahl activities and we hope you can support us in delivering this. Spelling Bee Please continue to help your child to learn their spellings for the Spelling Bee competition at the end of Summer 2. Thank you Mrs Goffin
100% attendance reminder there will be a 100% attendance big prize draw this summer
Yours sincerely
Miss Kerry Gibson (Deputy Headteacher) On behalf of Mr Craig Robertson (Headteacher) Weekly Attendance Cup Results w/e 24.3.16 3G – 96.4% 3R – 91.7% 5W – 96% 5T – 96.5% Whole School (weekly) – 96.2%
4O – 98.5% 4H – 94.6% 6G – 99.7% Whole School (Year to date) – 96.14%
8th – Ultimate Dodgeball Fundraiser – Non Uniform 8th – Stay & Read 8th – Y5 VE Day Celebrations
July 5th – GSA Induction day 5th, 6th & 7th – Bramcote Induction Days 6th – Y3, 4 & 5 Parents Evening 7th – Class Swap Day
11th – Early Bird Week 12th – Zumba sessions 14th – Y6 DARE Assembly 15th - Stay & Read 15th – Summer Fayre
18th – Y6 Planet Bounce 19th – Spelling Bee 19th – Rollerworld Behaviour Treat 19th - FoAJ Disco
Albany Stars Abigail Vickers Shone in the ‘Affinity Dance School’ production of Wonderland – Alice Adventure. Congratulations to Molly-Mae Jackson, Anais Hardy, Lacey-Mae Hibbs, Evie Baillon, Caysha Whittaker, Desiree Stevenson and Harley Hibbs for obtaining Girls Brigade badges. If your child has achieved any certificates or taken part in any events where they have interests outside school, please let us know via email ([email protected]), with a photograph and we can showcase their achievements. Thank you
WHAT’S ON THE MENU 4th July Wednesday Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Quorn dippers Tomato ketchup Noodles
BBQ pork Baby jacket potatoes
Vegetable medley
Baked beans, sweetcorn
Roast pork, stuffing & gravy Roast potatoes, mashed potatoes Seasonal vegetables
Coconut rice pudding with mango
Cherry sponge & custard
Strawberry shortbread
Friday
Gourmet beef burger Jacket wedges
MSC fish portion Tomato ketchup Oven chips
Coleslaw Mixed salad Cornflake tart & custard
Seasonal vegetables Fresh fruit salad & frozen yoghurt
Costing = £2.22 daily / £4.44 = 2 days / £6.66 = 3 days / £8.88 = 4 days / £11.10 = 5 days Notices Saturday 3rd September, ‘Stapleford Carnival’ Ilkeston Road. Sunday 11th September, 10am ‘Sponsored Walk for Dig In. Dig In are planning a walk of about 6-8 miles and are working on a route that is fairly easy-going.
Good to be Green Despite my best efforts, the Skytrail reward planned for the end of Summer Term will not take place. This is due to logistics and their lack of availability. However, I have managed to secure a 2 hour slot at Roller World, Derby on the afternoon of Tuesday 19th July. Further details will be sent to you if your child has demonstrated 'green behaviour' throughout the Summer term. A visit will also take place to the park for those pupils who have made better choices with their behaviour and displayed 'green behaviour' this half term. Thank you for your continued support, Miss Gibson Summer Fayre The Friends of Albany Junior School are busy planning for our annual summer fayre, which will take place on the afternoon of Friday 15th July. If you would like a stall, are free to run a stall for school or simply wish to support the event by attending, we look forward to seeing you there. Please contact the school office if you are able to help on the day. We need as much help as possible so even if you can help for a small part of the afternoon, please let us know. Miss Gibson Stay & Read Albany Junior School would like to invite parents to ‘stay and read’ with their child on 8 th July and 15th July at 9-9.20am. You are welcome to come and sit and enjoy a book with your child. You will need to be signed in at 9am any questions please contact the office. We look forward to seeing you there. Mrs Goffin
Parent Forum Meeting We will be holding a Parent Forum meeting on 8 th July at 9.30am, please come along. This date has changed due to other commitments. Attendance: Great News! - East Midlands Airport is committed to supporting education in the local community. We believe that one of the crucial ways of ensuring a great education for every child is improving and retaining high attendance figures. The East Midlands Airport attendance scheme praises and rewards good attendance. Pupils build up a series of certificates and rewards for each half term of full attendance which are given out by airport staff. In addition, those pupils who achieve 100% attendance throughout the whole academic year will be invited to a special reward celebration/party at the airport where they will have party food and gifts. This will recognise and celebrate their achievement. This scheme is being offered to Albany Junior School by East Midlands Airport free of charge for a three year period. I hope to send as many pupils as possible to East Midlands Airport at the end of next year! Mrs Goffin We've reached GOLD!! I am very pleased to announce that Albany Junior School has just applied for and received a GOLD for the Sainsbury's School Games Award. Thank you for continuing to support our lunchtime and after school clubs in school. Thanks Miss Richards. Year 3 Roald Dahl Week This year Roald Dahl would have been 100 years old! Therefore, year 3 will be holding a Roald Dahl week to celebrate his life. During our Topic this term, we have read and studied Charlie and the Chocolate factory and the children have loved it and so as part of our Roald Dahl week we shall be looking at his other work. We will be watching various Roald Dahl books transformed into film (The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox and Matilda). This will allow the children to discuss the differences and how his story writing was inspirational enough to be developed into film. We will be taking part in Roald Dahl inspired dance workshops based around Charlie and the Chocolate factory. We will have illustration workshops based around Quentin Blake’s work with Roald Dahl and there will also be a celebratory birthday picnic with lots of cake! The children will be allowed to dress as their favourite Roald Dahl character for £1 donation to help with paying for the picnic. The children are all VERY excited about the week as are Mrs G and Miss Richards. Roald Dahl week will be week beginning 11th July. The films mentioned above are PG certificate so if you would like to opt your child out of the viewing please see the office and they will create a list. This will be a fun filled week of Roald Dahl activities and we hope you can support us in delivering this. Spelling Bee Please continue to help your child to learn their spellings for the Spelling Bee competition at the end of Summer 2. Thank you Mrs Goffin
100% attendance reminder there will be a 100% attendance big prize draw this summer
Yours sincerely
Miss Kerry Gibson (Deputy Headteacher) On behalf of Mr Craig Robertson (Headteacher) Weekly Attendance Cup Results w/e 24.3.16 3G – 96.4% 3R – 91.7% 5W – 96% 5T – 96.5% Whole School (weekly) – 96.2%
4O – 98.5% 4H – 94.6% 6G – 99.7% Whole School (Year to date) – 96.14%
8th – Ultimate Dodgeball Fundraiser – Non Uniform 8th – Stay & Read 8th – Y5 VE Day Celebrations
July 5th – GSA Induction day 5th, 6th & 7th – Bramcote Induction Days 6th – Y3, 4 & 5 Parents Evening 7th – Class Swap Day
11th – Early Bird Week 12th – Zumba sessions 14th – Y6 DARE Assembly 15th - Stay & Read 15th – Summer Fayre
18th – Y6 Planet Bounce 19th – Spelling Bee 19th – Rollerworld Behaviour Treat 19th - FoAJ Disco
Albany Stars Abigail Vickers Shone in the ‘Affinity Dance School’ production of Wonderland – Alice Adventure. Congratulations to Molly-Mae Jackson, Anais Hardy, Lacey-Mae Hibbs, Evie Baillon, Caysha Whittaker, Desiree Stevenson and Harley Hibbs for obtaining Girls Brigade badges. If your child has achieved any certificates or taken part in any events where they have interests outside school, please let us know via email ([email protected]), with a photograph and we can showcase their achievements. Thank you
WHAT’S ON THE MENU 4th July Wednesday Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Quorn dippers Tomato ketchup Noodles
BBQ pork Baby jacket potatoes
Vegetable medley
Baked beans, sweetcorn
Roast pork, stuffing & gravy Roast potatoes, mashed potatoes Seasonal vegetables
Coconut rice pudding with mango
Cherry sponge & custard
Strawberry shortbread
Friday
Gourmet beef burger Jacket wedges
MSC fish portion Tomato ketchup Oven chips
Coleslaw Mixed salad Cornflake tart & custard
Seasonal vegetables Fresh fruit salad & frozen yoghurt
Costing = £2.22 daily / £4.44 = 2 days / £6.66 = 3 days / £8.88 = 4 days / £11.10 = 5 days Notices Saturday 3rd September, ‘Stapleford Carnival’ Ilkeston Road. Sunday 11th September, 10am ‘Sponsored Walk for Dig In. Dig In are planning a walk of about 6-8 miles and are working on a route that is fairly easy-going.
