Eagle Eye
Soaring Higher Together
Spring Term Issue 2
Eagle Eye Visit us at : www.trimdon.durham.sch.uk
Thursday 11th February 2016
Welcome We are nearly at the end of the first half term of 2016 so here’s a quick catch up on news and events from this term.
Car Parking Concerns have been raised about the safety of pupils coming in to school and leaving school because of the parking and congestion in Elwick View and Meadow Road. We have had a small number of minor incidents and urgently need to improve the situation before anything more serious occurs. We are currently liaising with our local police officers to try and find a solution but in the meantime we request that if it is essential that you bring children to school by car, you park with consideration, away from the school gates and walk children to the school entrance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Internet Safety In recent weeks we have had several concerns about pupil’s safety on the internet. We are delivering assemblies and lessons in class to ensure pupils are aware of e-safety. Please read our Internet safety Leaflet with your child and ensure you monitor their internet use, including checking their settings on social media sites. Contact school or the police immediately if you have any concerns.
Diary Dates—Spring Term Friday 12th February
Toy Afternoon /Non Uniform
School closes for Half Term
Monday 22nd February
Back to School
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Parents’ Evening
3:30—5:30pm
Tuesday 8th March
Parents’ Evening
3:30—5:30pm
Monday 14th—Thursday 17th
Book Fair
3:15– 4:00pm
Tuesday 22nd March
Gold stamp Activity
Wednesday 23rd March
Easter coffee Morning
Thursday 24th March
DVD / Non-Uniform
9:30am
Year 6 SATs Booster
Extra-Curricular Activities / After School Clubs Monday
Basketball
3:15—4:15pm
Tuesday
Netball
3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday
Choir
12:25-12:45pm
Wednesday
Football
3:15-4:15pm
Thursday
Dance
3:15-4:15pm
Thursday
Science Club
3:15-4:15pm
Year 6 SAT Booster Maths sessions are taking place on Wednesdays from 3:15— 4:15pm. Snacks provided and treats for pupils who attend all 10 sessions!! Y6 Spelling Challenge Y6 pupils have begun their challenge. How many words can they learn to spell in 10 weeks? Watch this space!
Chinese New Year At the end of January, Lip Lee came into school to work with pupils to design and make Chinese crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day and made different crafts such as origami bookmarks, emperor and empress puppets and origami princes and princesses. Photographs are included in our gallery.
Travelling Books A book fair will be delivered on Monday 14th March and be in school until Thursday 17th March. Please call in after school to browse and purchase books. World Book Day tokens can be redeemed at the Book Fair. World Book Day Thursday 3rd March is World Book Day and once again we will be delighted if pupils can dress up as their favourite book character.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
Durham Cathedral Treasure Stories
Once again, we are collecting Sainsbury’s
Class 6 have had a unique opportunity to work with
Active Kids Vouchers at school. Please send in your vouchers and hopefully we will have enough to buy more sport equipment for school.
Durham Cathedral. Pupils have imagined what it was like being German Prisoners of War in Durham and have written letters home. They have also created an ark with animals. The project will be finished and displayed in the Cathedral in Summer Term.
Amalgamation Update As most of you will be aware, Miss C Worton, currently headteacher at Trimdon Grange Infant School was appointed headteacher designate for the proposed new primary school. Should the amalgamation go ahead, Miss Worton will take up post in September.
Reminders from the office staff School Uniform
Please order on-line at : www.stparent.co.uk
Dinner Money
Dinner money is currently £9.75 a week and should be sent to the office on Monday morning in a sealed envelope with your child’s name written clearly on the front.
Robinwood (Y6)
Half payment of £125 should now have been received. Full payment of £225 should be paid by 25th March.
Attendance
School begins at 08:55. Please ensure your child is in school promptly. Staff are on duty from 08:45am.
Phone Numbers
Please check that the office has up-to-date mobile /home telephone numbers to ensure you receive texts and can be contacted in an emergency.
Group Photographs Previews were sent out last week for group photographs (SNAG, Buddies, Eco, House Captains, Peer Mediators and School Council.) Should you wish to order a copy, please send money to the office by Friday 26th February. If you have any queries, please contact our office staff, Mrs Luke and Mrs Noble who will be happy to help.
East Durham Trust Angela Watson is currently working alongside the school and community college to support parents who are looking for employment. Leaflets regarding Job Fairs etc. will be distributed from school. If you require any advice or support, Angela can be contacted at Trimdon Station Community Centre.
And finally… If you have any questions or would like to help out in school, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For parental advice, please contact Mrs J Addison on 0784 205 1078 or via the school office. Best Wishes, Mrs T Sutcliffe & Staff Trimdon Junior School
Gallery Science Explorers
Gymnastic Success Congratulations to Hope Cairns who was chosen to represent our school at Sedgefield School Partnership Key Steps Gymnastic Competition held at South Durham Gymnastic Club. Hope was awarded 1st place in floor exercises and came 3rd overall. She now progresses to the final which will be held in March.
Chinese New Year Crafts
Spring Term Issue 2
Eagle Eye Visit us at : www.trimdon.durham.sch.uk
Thursday 11th February 2016
Welcome We are nearly at the end of the first half term of 2016 so here’s a quick catch up on news and events from this term.
Car Parking Concerns have been raised about the safety of pupils coming in to school and leaving school because of the parking and congestion in Elwick View and Meadow Road. We have had a small number of minor incidents and urgently need to improve the situation before anything more serious occurs. We are currently liaising with our local police officers to try and find a solution but in the meantime we request that if it is essential that you bring children to school by car, you park with consideration, away from the school gates and walk children to the school entrance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Internet Safety In recent weeks we have had several concerns about pupil’s safety on the internet. We are delivering assemblies and lessons in class to ensure pupils are aware of e-safety. Please read our Internet safety Leaflet with your child and ensure you monitor their internet use, including checking their settings on social media sites. Contact school or the police immediately if you have any concerns.
Diary Dates—Spring Term Friday 12th February
Toy Afternoon /Non Uniform
School closes for Half Term
Monday 22nd February
Back to School
Thursday 3rd March
World Book Day
Monday 7th March
Parents’ Evening
3:30—5:30pm
Tuesday 8th March
Parents’ Evening
3:30—5:30pm
Monday 14th—Thursday 17th
Book Fair
3:15– 4:00pm
Tuesday 22nd March
Gold stamp Activity
Wednesday 23rd March
Easter coffee Morning
Thursday 24th March
DVD / Non-Uniform
9:30am
Year 6 SATs Booster
Extra-Curricular Activities / After School Clubs Monday
Basketball
3:15—4:15pm
Tuesday
Netball
3:15-4:15pm
Wednesday
Choir
12:25-12:45pm
Wednesday
Football
3:15-4:15pm
Thursday
Dance
3:15-4:15pm
Thursday
Science Club
3:15-4:15pm
Year 6 SAT Booster Maths sessions are taking place on Wednesdays from 3:15— 4:15pm. Snacks provided and treats for pupils who attend all 10 sessions!! Y6 Spelling Challenge Y6 pupils have begun their challenge. How many words can they learn to spell in 10 weeks? Watch this space!
Chinese New Year At the end of January, Lip Lee came into school to work with pupils to design and make Chinese crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year. Pupils thoroughly enjoyed the day and made different crafts such as origami bookmarks, emperor and empress puppets and origami princes and princesses. Photographs are included in our gallery.
Travelling Books A book fair will be delivered on Monday 14th March and be in school until Thursday 17th March. Please call in after school to browse and purchase books. World Book Day tokens can be redeemed at the Book Fair. World Book Day Thursday 3rd March is World Book Day and once again we will be delighted if pupils can dress up as their favourite book character.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
Durham Cathedral Treasure Stories
Once again, we are collecting Sainsbury’s
Class 6 have had a unique opportunity to work with
Active Kids Vouchers at school. Please send in your vouchers and hopefully we will have enough to buy more sport equipment for school.
Durham Cathedral. Pupils have imagined what it was like being German Prisoners of War in Durham and have written letters home. They have also created an ark with animals. The project will be finished and displayed in the Cathedral in Summer Term.
Amalgamation Update As most of you will be aware, Miss C Worton, currently headteacher at Trimdon Grange Infant School was appointed headteacher designate for the proposed new primary school. Should the amalgamation go ahead, Miss Worton will take up post in September.
Reminders from the office staff School Uniform
Please order on-line at : www.stparent.co.uk
Dinner Money
Dinner money is currently £9.75 a week and should be sent to the office on Monday morning in a sealed envelope with your child’s name written clearly on the front.
Robinwood (Y6)
Half payment of £125 should now have been received. Full payment of £225 should be paid by 25th March.
Attendance
School begins at 08:55. Please ensure your child is in school promptly. Staff are on duty from 08:45am.
Phone Numbers
Please check that the office has up-to-date mobile /home telephone numbers to ensure you receive texts and can be contacted in an emergency.
Group Photographs Previews were sent out last week for group photographs (SNAG, Buddies, Eco, House Captains, Peer Mediators and School Council.) Should you wish to order a copy, please send money to the office by Friday 26th February. If you have any queries, please contact our office staff, Mrs Luke and Mrs Noble who will be happy to help.
East Durham Trust Angela Watson is currently working alongside the school and community college to support parents who are looking for employment. Leaflets regarding Job Fairs etc. will be distributed from school. If you require any advice or support, Angela can be contacted at Trimdon Station Community Centre.
And finally… If you have any questions or would like to help out in school, please don’t hesitate to contact us. For parental advice, please contact Mrs J Addison on 0784 205 1078 or via the school office. Best Wishes, Mrs T Sutcliffe & Staff Trimdon Junior School
Gallery Science Explorers
Gymnastic Success Congratulations to Hope Cairns who was chosen to represent our school at Sedgefield School Partnership Key Steps Gymnastic Competition held at South Durham Gymnastic Club. Hope was awarded 1st place in floor exercises and came 3rd overall. She now progresses to the final which will be held in March.
Chinese New Year Crafts
