WICKFORD JUNIOR SCHOOL
Market Road, Wickford, Essex SS12 0AG
Tel: 01268 733071
Fax: 01268 570214
wickfordjuniorschool.uk
Headteacher – Mr T. Flitman
26th May 2017
Newsletter 647
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We break today for half term. The children return to school on Monday 5th June.
Minutes Silence
As you know the school observed a minutes silence yesterday for the victims of the Manchester attack. The children observed it impeccably. A letter with more information on this was sent home yesterday.
Football Tournament
Congratulations to our football team who were crowned Wickford Primary School Champions yesterday. Their consistency throughout the three central venue competitions helped secure their victory; scoring 21 goals and only letting in 1!
Abacus and Grange took the honours in the final competition yesterday so take 2nd and 3rd places overall.
1st Wickford Juniors – 58 points
2nd Abacus – 53 points
3rd Grange – 51 points
Well done to Oliver Gill (6E), Aston Allsop (6E), Teddy Benmore (6F), Thato Molefi (5F), Owen White (6F), Tom Crocker (6W), George Ganney (5E) and Jacob Heather (5E). A big thank you goes to Mr Harrington for his help and support.
Sex Education Programme – Thursday 25th May 7.00 – 8.00pm
The parents Sex Education meeting was last night and I would like to give my thanks to Mrs Thomson and Mrs Ramet for leading the session. Teachers will commence the lessons for this the week commencing 5th June 2017 (immediately after the half term break). If you have any questions following the meeting last night or concerns please contact me. For details of our provision, the programme of learning in on the school website – go to the ‘About Us’ tab, then ‘Curriculum’ and click on ‘Sex Education’ for a full run down of what is covered in each year group.
Summer Concert
Letters for the children involved in the summer concert have been out today. Please note that we have needed to change the day for the second concert. The shows will be on Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd June. Apologies for the change from Wednesday due to a clash with the Wickford Creative Arts Festival.
Summer Disco
The summer disco is on Friday 9th June from 5.00 – 6.30 p.m. Entrance is £2, including a drink, and children pay on the door.
Book Fair, week beginning 12th June 2017
The book fair will be with us on 12th June. A leaflet with more information about some of the books available has already been sent home – other available titles can be found at www.travellingbooks.co.uk. There is a buy two and get one free offer on all books and every purchase made provides the school with commission (which we can then use to buy books for classrooms). Children will have the opportunity to look at the books in school on Monday and Tuesday 12th and 13th June. The fair will be held in the studio after school on Tuesday 13th and Thursday 15th June, when children and parents can purchase books. Every
year, we find this is a really effective way to encourage children to read more and try different genres. Many thanks in advance for your support.
Year 4 Production DVD
The video recording of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits is now available to view from the ‘OurCommunity’, ‘Year Groups’, ‘Year 4’ page of our school website.
Keep on Reading Books – Year 3 and 4
Please return any outstanding books as soon as we return after half term, thank you.
Year 6 Overstrand – Residential Trip
The fourth instalment, of £50.00, was due today. If you are not up to date please make a payment as soon as we return. We have to send payments to the centre and if we do not have your child’s payment they may lose their place.
Footballs
These will be on sale from the office, for £2.50, between 12.15 – 12.30pm, as soon as we return after half term.
Website
As requested, we have now updated our website to include information on ‘Zones of Regulation’ and ‘Mindset’ information.
Lost Property
Our lost property box is overflowing. If your child has lost anything please come and check the box after school any day of the first week back after half term. We will be disposing of any unlabelled items after this.
Clubs
Drama Club – Please note this club will not take place on Wednesday 14th June and Wednesday 21st June. Many apologies for any inconvenience,.
Letters/Events (Please see the school website for further information)
Year 3 St Marys visit – Wednesday 7th June.
S.M.I.L.E.S – Wednesday 7th June 9.30 – 11.30am
Swimming Gala – Thursday 8th June at William de Ferrers School (Selected children only).
Creatives Arts Festival – Wednesday 21st June at 6.30pm
Year 4 Rainforest Day – Wednesday 28th June.
Year 5 Braintree Museum – Thursday 29th June (Please return forms by Thursday 22nd June).
Headteachers Award
This week’s award went to Annabelle Hayes (5E) and Lacey-Mae Button (5F) for their work in the Stationery Shop. My thanks to all the team who have been running this club for us so well for over a year now.
Achievements
Congratulations to the following children:
Hannah Page (5W) had a great time at Leigh Strings Music Festival. She won 5 gold medals for her 5 aged classes; and was then awarded 5 trophies for highest scores across all the age groups (up to 16years) for each class. In the Leigh Singing Festival, she won the gold medals for her 2 classes, and was then awarded the highest trophy for "The most entertaining performer" across the full 3 day festival.
Max Martin (3W) has just recently been awarded his Level 4 at Trampolining.
Have a great break – let’s hope the weather holds.
Mr T. Flitman
Headteacher
Working For Everyone