TRIMDON TRIBUNE
Trimdon Junior School
TRIMDON TRIBUNE Issue 44—SpringTerm
Pupil Attendance Pupil attendance for the week ending 09/05/14 was 97.87% If your child is going to be absent from school please inform the office on 01429 880349 before 9.30am. Thank you! Well Done Class 7 for achieving 99.34% attendance for w/e 09/05/14
School Holidays 2014/2015 Summer Half Term — Fri 23rd May—Mon 2nd June 2014 Summer Break Fri 18th July—Mon 1st Sept 2014 Autumn Half Term Friday 24th October— Monday 3rd November Christmas Thurs 18th December— Tues 6th January 2015 Half Term Friday 13th February— Monday 23rd February 2015 Easter—Friday27th March—Monday 13th April 2015
Visit us at : www.trimdon.durham.sch.uk Contact us: 01429 880349 or [email protected]
Child of the Week MADDISON MASON Shining Stars of the Week 1. KAYLEIGH-ANN BEWICK 2. CALLUM DARBY 3. LEON BAILES 4. LOGAN FORD 5. ROBBIE RYAN 6. SARAH WHITTLE 7. RYAN PRATT 8. GARY BEWICK Healthy packed lunch of week: JED ROBINSON Healthy dinner choice: RHIANNON CONNOLLY
16th May— Lions of Zululand in school—whole school performance and workshops 19th May—Robin Wood Activity Centre 3 day residential for our Y5 & Y6 children 20th May—Kinetic Theatre (Science)—whole school 23rd May—Toy afternoon and non-uniform day
SATs Week Well done to all of our Year 6 children who took their SAT tests this week. The children worked very hard and did their very best. We are very proud of you. Girls Football Our girl footballers played really well last night. They came third and we are all very proud of them– well done! The support from parents who came along was fantastic. Thank you for cheering the girls on. School Uniform
If you require school uniform for your child please note that the next two deadlines are the 20th May and 9th June 2014. This deadline will ensure that the uniform arrives in school before we break up for the Summer. The last date for ordering this school year will be the 16th July 2014. The uniform for this order will not be in school until we come back in September. The website is www.stparent.co.uk. Please put trimdon junior in for the school, all lower case. Please see overleaf for details of Home to School transport and a message from Sedgefield Communtiy College.
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Friday 16th May 2014
Sporting News Football Training : Every Tuesday 3.15— 4.15pm Dance After School Club Wednesdays 3.15-4.15 pm Gymnastics Wednesdays 3.15-4.15pm
INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE Dinner Money is £1.95 per day and is due on a Monday. Please put in a named wallet/purse or envelope.
Parent Support Advisor Mrs Nicola Brown is available for support, advice and home school liaison . Anyone wishing to speak to her please ring 07842051078 or contact the school office.
Home to School Transport Pupils currently in Year 6, who are due to transfer to Secondary School in September 2014, will be entitled to free home to school transport if they reside more than 3 miles from their nearest suitable school. In addition, for children who are entitled to free school meals or whose parents receive their maximum level of Working Tax Credit, under national extended transport rights, free transport will be provided to: One of the three nearest qualifying schools, if that school is more than two but less than six miles from the home address; or The nearest suitable secondary school preferred because of religion or belief for children whose parent(s) adhere to that belief, where that school is more than two but less than fifteen miles from the child’s home. Parents can apply online and access the Council’s home to school transport policy at www.durham.gov.uk/ schooltransport. Pupils who are not entitled to free travel from Durham County Council can apply for a concessionary (spare) seat on school buses and taxis. There will usually be a charge which may be paid in instalments. At present this is £1.50 per day, but some schools have special schemes with different charges. Details of the scheme, including bus routes and how to apply, are available at www.durham.gov.uk/ concessionaryspareseats or from the Transport Helpline on 03000 264444. Any assistance you can offer in encouraging parents to apply for free or concessionary travel as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated. The inclusion of this information in newsletters or information to parents over the next few months would greatly assist us in ensuring applications are assessed and transport provided prior to the start of the school year. Sedgefield Community College—Badminton Starting June 6th 2014 at 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm in Sedgefield Community College Sports Hall. Anyone between the ages of 8 Years-18 Years are welcome. The club is run by Badminton England Level 2 & 3 approved Coaches. Successful players will be able to play in inter club competitions and local and national tournaments. It is for any playing standard from beginner to performer. It's only £5 per session payable for 6 sessions in advance plus an annual fee of £10 (Badminton England Registrations) etc. As they is great interest in this venture it would be advisable to join early.
Any further information please be free to contact Peter Walton [email protected] mobile: 07917095478.
TRIMDON TRIBUNE Issue 44—SpringTerm
Pupil Attendance Pupil attendance for the week ending 09/05/14 was 97.87% If your child is going to be absent from school please inform the office on 01429 880349 before 9.30am. Thank you! Well Done Class 7 for achieving 99.34% attendance for w/e 09/05/14
School Holidays 2014/2015 Summer Half Term — Fri 23rd May—Mon 2nd June 2014 Summer Break Fri 18th July—Mon 1st Sept 2014 Autumn Half Term Friday 24th October— Monday 3rd November Christmas Thurs 18th December— Tues 6th January 2015 Half Term Friday 13th February— Monday 23rd February 2015 Easter—Friday27th March—Monday 13th April 2015
Visit us at : www.trimdon.durham.sch.uk Contact us: 01429 880349 or [email protected]
Child of the Week MADDISON MASON Shining Stars of the Week 1. KAYLEIGH-ANN BEWICK 2. CALLUM DARBY 3. LEON BAILES 4. LOGAN FORD 5. ROBBIE RYAN 6. SARAH WHITTLE 7. RYAN PRATT 8. GARY BEWICK Healthy packed lunch of week: JED ROBINSON Healthy dinner choice: RHIANNON CONNOLLY
16th May— Lions of Zululand in school—whole school performance and workshops 19th May—Robin Wood Activity Centre 3 day residential for our Y5 & Y6 children 20th May—Kinetic Theatre (Science)—whole school 23rd May—Toy afternoon and non-uniform day
SATs Week Well done to all of our Year 6 children who took their SAT tests this week. The children worked very hard and did their very best. We are very proud of you. Girls Football Our girl footballers played really well last night. They came third and we are all very proud of them– well done! The support from parents who came along was fantastic. Thank you for cheering the girls on. School Uniform
If you require school uniform for your child please note that the next two deadlines are the 20th May and 9th June 2014. This deadline will ensure that the uniform arrives in school before we break up for the Summer. The last date for ordering this school year will be the 16th July 2014. The uniform for this order will not be in school until we come back in September. The website is www.stparent.co.uk. Please put trimdon junior in for the school, all lower case. Please see overleaf for details of Home to School transport and a message from Sedgefield Communtiy College.
Please scan to view our website.
Friday 16th May 2014
Sporting News Football Training : Every Tuesday 3.15— 4.15pm Dance After School Club Wednesdays 3.15-4.15 pm Gymnastics Wednesdays 3.15-4.15pm
INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE Dinner Money is £1.95 per day and is due on a Monday. Please put in a named wallet/purse or envelope.
Parent Support Advisor Mrs Nicola Brown is available for support, advice and home school liaison . Anyone wishing to speak to her please ring 07842051078 or contact the school office.
Home to School Transport Pupils currently in Year 6, who are due to transfer to Secondary School in September 2014, will be entitled to free home to school transport if they reside more than 3 miles from their nearest suitable school. In addition, for children who are entitled to free school meals or whose parents receive their maximum level of Working Tax Credit, under national extended transport rights, free transport will be provided to: One of the three nearest qualifying schools, if that school is more than two but less than six miles from the home address; or The nearest suitable secondary school preferred because of religion or belief for children whose parent(s) adhere to that belief, where that school is more than two but less than fifteen miles from the child’s home. Parents can apply online and access the Council’s home to school transport policy at www.durham.gov.uk/ schooltransport. Pupils who are not entitled to free travel from Durham County Council can apply for a concessionary (spare) seat on school buses and taxis. There will usually be a charge which may be paid in instalments. At present this is £1.50 per day, but some schools have special schemes with different charges. Details of the scheme, including bus routes and how to apply, are available at www.durham.gov.uk/ concessionaryspareseats or from the Transport Helpline on 03000 264444. Any assistance you can offer in encouraging parents to apply for free or concessionary travel as soon as possible would be greatly appreciated. The inclusion of this information in newsletters or information to parents over the next few months would greatly assist us in ensuring applications are assessed and transport provided prior to the start of the school year. Sedgefield Community College—Badminton Starting June 6th 2014 at 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm in Sedgefield Community College Sports Hall. Anyone between the ages of 8 Years-18 Years are welcome. The club is run by Badminton England Level 2 & 3 approved Coaches. Successful players will be able to play in inter club competitions and local and national tournaments. It is for any playing standard from beginner to performer. It's only £5 per session payable for 6 sessions in advance plus an annual fee of £10 (Badminton England Registrations) etc. As they is great interest in this venture it would be advisable to join early.
Any further information please be free to contact Peter Walton [email protected] mobile: 07917095478.
