Consultation Meetings - St. Clere's Co-operative Learning Community Trust

THE NEW DATE FOR THE CONSULTATION MEETINGS POSTPONED FROM THURSDAY, 2nd DECEMBER WILL BE 8th DECEMBER, 2010

East Tilbury Infant School
Staff - 3.20pm
Parents - 5.30pm ET Community Sports Hall
Public - 6.15pm ET Community Sports Hall

East Tilbury Junior School
Staff - 4.15pm
Parents - 5.30pm ET Community Sports Hall
Public - 6.15pm ET Community Sports Hall

Special Points of Interest

The class with the top attendance this week is 3/4DC with 98.6%. Well done.

Fencing taster sessions are being held at William Edwards School during the half term holidays on Tuesday, 26th October in the Boys' Gym from 10am to 12pm. The event is free - just bring a drink and wear suitable sports clothing. To book telephone 01375 486000 Extension 170.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday this week to

Nicky Bowden

Cole Byrne

Ersin Er

Charlotte Gibbons

Merit Awards

The following pupils received the Merit Award this week:

3/4AM - Nicky Bowden - Good science work
3/4GM - Jaden Spence - Listening well in swimming and making progress in swimming on his back.
3/4DC - Can Kiamil - Working hard to improve his handwriting
3/4LC - Courtney Back - Working hard to improve his writing
3/4PD - Izzy May - Excellent work in topic
5/6AR - Elsie Andrews - For working hard in numeracy
5/6AW - Lucy Swallow - Good work in history
5/6ME - Emma Gray - For excellent work
5/6TL - Keeley Wilde - Working hard in science
5/6SD - Mia Seeley - For working hard in maths

Send a Cow

Our 2p harvest collection raised £173.94 and the non-uniform day raised £255. Thank you for your generosity.

We are going to continue our collection and have a Cow-o-meter in the hall to show the progress we make.

Please Note

In order to maximise learning for the pupils at this school, we have decided to re-structure the day slightly. From Monday 18th October, pupils will be able to walk straight into class at 8.40am from the playground and settle themselves before the start of registration at 8.50am. The start time remains at 8.50am so pupils will not be marked late unless they arrive after this time.

Lunch time will now be from 12.10pm to 1pm for all pupils and home time will remain at 3.10pm.

These changes will enable us to engage in creative activities in the morning to support the children's learning in Maths and English.

Assemblies will move to the end of the school day which will align with the Infant School and we look forward to parents joining us for class assemblies in the Spring Term.

Special Points of Interest

• The dinner menu this week is Week One.
• Half term holiday starts on Monday 25th October. We return to school on Monday 1st November.
• Secondary school applications: thank you to those who have returned their applications. We still have many outstanding forms. Please return as soon as possible so they may be forwarded to Thurrock Council promptly. If you have applied online, could you please inform the office so that we can keep a record. Thank you.
• Top attendance this week is 3/4DC with 98.5%.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Olivia Clements-Hendy
Harry Prothero
Chloe Prothero
Ryan Luongo
Brandon Christmas
Mia Seeley
Varney Daniel

Please be Aware

Please be aware of traffic at the zebra crossing on Gloucester Avenue. Cars/vans are driving at speed along this road and are sometimes unaware of the zebra crossing which many children use.

Could you please make your children aware especially if they walk home alone.

After School Clubs

If, for any reason, an after school club is cancelled, your children will be kept in school until the club finishing time. For bad weather, please ring after 2.30pm to check if a club is taking place. If it is cancelled, leave your child's name and this will be passed to the teacher and your child will then be allowed to leave at 3.10pm.

We do not ring parents if a club is cancelled due to the large numbers involved. The children are given an alternative activity until the normal finishing time.

Merit Awards

The following pupils achieved the merit award this week.

3/4AM - Riley Benyon - Good story writing
3/4GM - Daniel Pond - Using good descriptive words in Big Writing
3/4DC - Jarika Canvey - For setting an excellent example of good behaviour
3/4LC - Ben Little - Good work in Maths
5/6AR - Ellie Bell - For working hard in Numeracy
5/6AW - Bailey Golding - Generally working well in class
5/6ME - Joshua Winn and Joe Webster - Outstanding effort in Literacy
5/6TL - Ellie Weston - For fantastic art work
5/6SD - Charley Griffin - For the mixing colours work in Art

Congratulations

Congratulations to Harry Gregory in 5/6AR who has been selected for the Thurrock District Football Team. This is a fantastic achievement and Harry has worked very hard for his place. We will keep you updated of how he gets on throughout the year.

Young Shakespeare Company

Years 5 and 6 pupils enjoyed a fantastic production of Romeo and Juliet. The children were very enthusiastic and enjoyed taking part in both the workshops and the production itself.

Book Fair

Many thanks to all parents and children who attended the Book Fair which was a fantastic success. We sold £415.30 worth of books which will entitle us to free books for school. A big thank you to all of you who attended and helped to make the Book Fair such a huge success.

Morrison's Let's Grow Campaign

A reminder that we have started to collect vouchers for the Morrisons Let's Grow campaign.

The scheme aims to help schools capture the imagination of children and show them that food doesn't just come from supermarkets. By collecting vouchers, children will have the opportunity to grow their own food in the school grounds.

Vouchers can be redeemed by the school for new gardening equipment including seeds, spades and greenhouses. So please do support us.

Special Points of Interest

• A reminder that school is closed on Friday, 8th October for staff training.
• The school photographer will be in for individual photographs on Wednesday, 13th October.
• The dinner menu this week is Week Two.
• Children from either the Junior or Infant School must not ride scooters or bicycles in the car park and along the road. This is extremely dangerous.
• The class with top attendance for this week is 3/4PD with 98.8%. Congratulations.

2p Harvest Festival

To celebrate Harvest this year, the children are holding a 2p Festival. Pupils are kindly asked to donate 2p by Thursday, 7th October. There will then be a class competition to see who has the longest line of 2p coins and a prize will be awarded to the top class.

This year we are sending our school donation to 'Send a Cow'. For more information visit the website www.sendacow.org.uk.

Merit Awards

The following pupils have been awarded the merit badge for this week. Congratulations to you all.

3/4AM - Sonny Dobson - Thoughtful work in RE
3/4GM - Thomas Edwards - Good movement in Gym
3/4DC - Whole class - Good story writing
3/4LC - Ellis Thorn - For great ideas in writing
3/4PD - Aaron Wilkins - Great colour blending
5/6AR - Kyle Boston - Excellent writing
5/6AW - Katie Knight - Good topic work
5/6ME - Bradley Beszant - Good work
5/6TL - Stephanie Jones - For good behaviour
5/6SD - Rhys Richards - For a science investigation

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday this week to:

Kitty Jordan

Callum Clarke

Owen Tokley-Packer

Stranger Danger

Whilst attacks by strangers on children may be rare, they are everyone's worst nightmare.

A stranger is someone you don't know. Most strangers are nice but some are nasty and want to hurt children.

Please remind your children of the following:

NEVER ....... go with a stranger, take things from a stranger, get in a car with a stranger, go off on your own without telling your parents or carer.

Make your child aware of who they can trust such as a uniformed police officer, teacher or trusted adult.

Free Dance Classes

Streetlife are holding free dance classes every Monday at East Tilbury Community Sports Hall from 6pm to 7pm for ages 8-12 and 7pm to 8pm for ages 13-18.

Contact Kat for more details on 07779 781574 for more details.

Pencil Cases

Children are encouraged NOT to bring pencil cases into school as all necessary equipment is provided in class.

Year Six Applications to Secondary School

A reminder to send in your completed secondary school applications. The last day for return of forms is 15th October. Please inform the office if you complete the form online. Thank you.

Disney Lunch

Over 180 pupils enjoyed a Disney themed lunch in school today. Disney music played while the children puzzled over the Disney quiz around the hall. Thank you to Mrs. McTaggart and her team for providing so many pizzas and personalised baguettes. Thanks also to Mrs J Oakley for organising the fun quiz.

Special Points of Interest

Top attendance this week with 97.6% is class 5/6SD. Excellent - well done.

Your Shakespeare visit - a reminder to return your slip for this exciting visit. Places are limited and going fast to please send in your permission and payment as soon as possible. Thank you.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Ronnie Lacey

Louise Kirk

Grace Marchant

Kayleigh Lewis-Dallas

Aaron Wilkins

Carmen Field

Harley Thake

Kaya Watts

Chloe Chisnell

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting school on Wednesday, 29th September, Thursday, 30th September, Friday 1st October and Monday 4th October from 3.15 to 4pm.

Children can either visit the fair themselves after school or come along with their parents and browse the fantastic selection of books available.

Mrs. Rowland

Merit Awards

3/4AM - Alex Dormer - Making good progress in swimming
3/4GM - Kayleigh Lewis-Dallas - Good behaviour all week
3/4DC - James Moore - Working well in PE
3/4LC - Louie Bell - For always listening carefully and working hard
3/4PD - Harvey Spurrell - Working well in gymnastics
5/6AR - Marney Dobson - For excellent narrative writing
5/6AW - Emily Stevens - Good work in literacy
5/6ME - Joe Cole - Good attitude to learning and behaviour
5/6TL - Lily King - Always trying her hardest
5/6SD - Kerry Parkinson - Good work in science/DT

Thurrock in Bloom

Well done and thank you to the Garden Club and Miss Dowling for all their hard work last term (and throughout 2009/2010). The Garden Club members: Georgina Gisby,Chloe Harper, Aimee Bradd, Selena May, Charley Griffin, Laurel Harris and Leah Mann.

We were fortunate enough to receive four awards this year:

Silver Award for Best School Allotment Garden category
Silver Award for Best School Container category
Silver Award for Best School Wildlife Garden category
Silver Gilt Award Schools and Young People (incorporating Environmental Garden category)

Aimee, Chloe, Laurel and Charley attended the awards evening on Friday 17th September and collected the awards. Each school was also given an indoor watering can and a selection of seeds.

Next year we're going for Gold!!!!

Miss Dowling
Science and Environmental Co-ordinator

Linford Lions

Linford Lions Pre School in Lower Crescent, Linford have FREE places for 3 and 4 year olds for up to 15 hours per week.

Morning sessions are available from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

2 year old places available £10.44 per 3 hour session.

Why not call in or phone for more information.

Nicola - 07811 830713
Nikki - 07971 340015
Linford Lions - 07538 936180

Morrison's Let's Grow Campaign

We are collecting vouchers for the Morrison's Let's Grow campaign. With this scheme your weekly shop could help to turn children into green fingered gardeners.

For every £10 spent in store, you will receive one voucher that we can redeem for new gardening equipment.

School Dinners

This weeks will be Week 1 as follows:

Monday
Chicken curry & rice
Pasta bake (v)
Peas & sweetcorn
Arctic roll

Tuesday
Sausage & mash
Cheese flan (v)
Broccoli & Runner beans
Chocolate cracknell

Wednesday
Roast beef & roast potatoes
Vegetable crumble (v)
Carrots & cabbage
Jelly

Thursday
Chicken wrap or Shepherds pie
Jacket potato (v)
Broccoli & mixed veg
Apple crumble & ice cream

Friday
Fish fingers & chips
Cheese whirl (v)
Beans & peas
Sponge & custard

Homemade wholemeal bread, fresh salad, fresh fruit salad and yoghurts available daily.

Freshly baked baguettes and jacket potatoes with either ham, cheese, tuna or egg are available daily but must be ordered when they register is taken.

Special Points of Interest

• The PFA is holding its first meeting of the year on Monday, 27th September at 5.45pm in the Infant School. All are welcome to attend.

• New water bottles are now in stock. Unfortunately, the price has gone up to 75p per bottle.

• A reminder that dinner money is to be paid on a Monday at a cost of £1.80 per day, £9 per week. Thank you.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Jordan Heighway

Demi-Louise Shorter

Lewis Tansley

Cassandra Aina

Ross Gale

Autumn Term Prefects

Caitlin Jones

Lewis Mayor
Ben Slade

Shannon Smith
Grace Marchant

Ben Stiff
Joe Cole

Goksem Kiamil
Niamh Conoley

Travis Lake
Symone Adeyemi

Jake Nickels

After School Club Information

Our after school club programme is to begin over the next few weeks.

Please be aware, if your child has returned a permission slip to school stating that they will be joining a club, we expect them to attend the club every week.

All the clubs have waiting lists, so if a child does not attend a club for two weeks without parents/guardians informing school, the place will be given to a child on the waiting list.

Monday

Football Years 5 and 6 - 4.15pm
Girls football Years 5 and 6 - 4.15pm
Ball skills Years 3 and 4 - 4.15pm

Tuesday

Rugby Years 5 and 6 - 4.15pm
Cross country - all years - lunchtime

Wednesday

Tag rugby Years 3 and 4 - 4.15pm

Friday

Badminton Years 5 and 6 - 4.15pm
Netball Years 5 and 6 - 4.15
Speedstacks - all years - lunchtime

Miss Coldwells

Year Six Applications to Secondary School

Year Six pupils have bought home their secondary transfer forms and some have already been returned. All forms must be completed and returned to school by 15th October to ensure they reach Thurrock Council Admissions Department by the closing date. If you complete your application online, would you please send a note into the office so that we may amend our records.

The Open Evening for St. Clere's will be held on Thursday, 30th September from 6pm to 9pm.

Co-op Community Cards

Please help the school to raise funds by collecting one of the Community Cards we have received from the Co-op. The card can be used in any Chelmsford Star and points are added to it each time you shop.

Points are then converted into cash to which the Co-op add an extra 50% to the funds for our school. If you would like a card, please call into the office.

Clothes and Shoe Recycling

Each year the British public throw away over one million tonnes of clothing and household textiles - the majority of these could either be reused or recycled.

The Clothes Collector and Shoe Friends initiative aims to teach school children that unwanted clothes and textiles should be seen as a resource rather than a waste. Working in partnership with the local authority, the initiative creates waste awareness and provides the school with re-use and recycling facilities.

On an average week, the Clothes Collector get 200 tonnes of textiles, clothing and shoes. This is sorted and exported for re-use, although 10 per cent that isn't fit for re-use will be put into wiping cloths, 5 per cent will be sent for flocking and felting, leaving a minimal 5 per cent waste, incorporating household rubbish, hangers and single shoes.

If you have any unwanted clothes, household textiles or pairs of shoes please do bring them in and support this worthwhile initiative. We collect all clothes and textiles (in any state) and wearable shoes (not broken or worn out) including dance shoes, football boots, roller boots etc. Please make sure they are paired.

The school will receive £5 for each sack of clothes or household textiles which would otherwise be thrown into the waste bin.

Check out the website www.lmb.co.uk which has lots more information, a virtual tour (which is great fun) and activities for the children.

Miss Dowling

Return to School

WE RETURN TO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER, 2010

Holiday Dates

Half term is from Monday 25th October to 29th October (inclusive)
Christmas Holiday is Monday 20th December to Monday 3rd January (inclusive)
Spring Half Term is from Monday 21st February to Friday 25th February (inclusive)
Easter Holiday starts Monday 11th April to Monday 25th April (inclusive)
May Day Holiday is 2nd May
Summer Half Term is Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June (inclusive)
Summer Holiday 2011 begins on Monday 25th July

INSET DAYS TO BE ADVISED

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Lucy Dighton

Katie Rodrick

Charlotte McGaughey

Megan Thorn

Harry Woodrow

Special Points of Interest

Congratulations to class 3/4HW who were our top attendees last week with a percentage of 99.4%. Well done.

Any outstanding swimming money must be paid as soon as possible. Thank you.

Could you please send in all Tesco and Sainsburys vouchers as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone who has sent in vouchers already - we have done extremely well.

A reminder that dinner money must be paid on a Monday for the week ahead (£9.00 for 5 days).

Welcome Back

On Friday afternoon, we welcomed the returning children from the Kingswood trip - we hope everybody had a truly memorable time.

I would like to sincerely thank all the staff and Governors who have given so freely of their time to accompany any residential trip. Without their selfless goodwill, these trips would not be able to run.

Fiona Bates
Deputy Headteacher

Music Lessons

We have spaces available for instruments tuition starting in September. If your child would like to play either guitar, piano, keyboard, violin or drums, please contact the office for further details.

Green Day

Our family 'Green Day' picnic and afternoon of activities were extremely popular on Friday.

Our thanks to all the parents who were able to support their children - we hope everyone experienced some very positive learning.

Thanks to the Infant School for allowing us to join in on this special day. It is so much better to do things collaboratively.

Thank you to all the staff in both schools for their hard work and dedication that makes this type of event possible.

Tennis Club Open Day

Sunday, 27th June 10am - 2pm

Palmers Sports & Fitness Centre

Interested in tennis lessons?

Adults & Junior spaces available

Join us to find out what Palmers

Tennis Club can offer you

Families welcome

Stay & play

Community Summer Fun Day

Community Summer Fun Day

Saturday, 19th June 11am - 5pm

Bata Memorial Park

Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury

!!FREE ENTRY!!

A real old fashioned family Fun day!

We would like to wish you all a very happy half term and look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday, 7th June.

Mrs. F. Bates - Deputy Headteacher

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Emily Gibbons

Megan Thompson

Max Rattenbury

Can Kiamil

Sophie Nelder

Claire Bradford

Elsie Andrews

Karis Deal

Liam Fealy

Special Points of Interest

Top attendance for this week with a percentage of 98.6% was 5/6PD.

A reminder that we are closed for pupils tomorrow. The school re-opens on Monday, 7th June.

The menu when we start back will be Week one.

Please ensure that dinner money is paid on a Monday morning in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name and class. Dinner money is £1.80 per day which is £9 per week.

Please pay Year 3 and Year 5 swimming money arrears immediately.

Dates for your diary:

16th June, 2010 -Year 6 and sports team photographs
28th June, 2010-2nd July, 2010 -Transition week Year 6
13th July and 14th July-Summer concert (letter to follow)
16th July-Leavers' disco (letter to follow)
22nd July, 2010-Last day of term

Green Day/Fathers' Day Picnic

Come and join our joint Infant and Junior Green Day/Fathers' Day Family picnic on Friday, 11th June, 2010. Events will be taking place in the afternoon for everyone to take part in. You can purchase your picnic from school at a price of £1.80 per child of £3.10 per adult. The picnic consists of a freshly baked baguette with a choice of filling, a home baked cake, a piece of fruit and a drink. If you have not already placed your order, then please do so by the morning of Monday, 7th June. The children have been asked to bring in items (empty) that will help with activities. These are:

Small variety cereal packs
Medium/large pebbles
Juice cartons (waxy type)
Cereal packets
Shells
Circular cheese packets
Old wrapping paper
Old clothes material
Plastic milk bottle lids

Breakfast Club

We are starting a breakfast club on Monday, 14th June.

Children must arrive between 8.15am and 8.30am and for £1 can buy:

2 pieces of toast with either jam or honey and a glass of fruit juice
or
1 piece of toast and 1 crumpet with jam or honey and a glass of fruit juice

Kingswood Residential

A group of our year 5 children are off to the Kingswood Centre at Grovesnor Hall in Kent on Sunday, 6th June. We wish them a very safe journey and hope they have a very enjoyable time.

Normandy

Everyone had a good time at Normandy. The children met french friends, taking part in joint activities with them. Getting the chance to practise their french speaking, they found that they liked many of the same things. They learned a lot about World War ll and its effect on France. Due to a coach breakdown, they were unable to visit the caramel factory but instead went for a walk and tried french chips and crepes.

Public Meeting

Public Meeting

East Tilbury Village Hall

Friday 28th May

7.30pm

Cory to delay land fill closure. Representatives from Cory Environmental and Essex Wildlife Trust will attend the meeting.

Welcome Forum

June Half Term Football

June Half Term Football

Ages: 11-19 years

Time: 12pm-2pm

Cost: FREE

Tuesday 1st June Blackshots Park, Blackshots Road, Grays
Wednesday 2nd June Stanford Youth and Connexions Centre, Hassenbrook Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0NN
Thursday 3rd June Riverside Youth & Connexions Centre, Quebec Road, Tilbury, RM18 7RA
Friday 4th June Culver Youth & Connexions Centre, Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5RR

No need to book, just turn up. Any enquiries call Pat Kirby on 01375 413037

East Thurrock United Under 9's

ETU 'A' are currently looking for new players for the 2010/2011 season. If you are interested in playing football where the emphasis is on enjoying the game and achieving goals then we are the team for you. For more information and training details, please contact
Jason King on 07740 655328 or jason@themightylions.co.uk
Tony Millsom on 07725 244260 or tony@themightylions.co.uk

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Megan Weldon

Jack Birnie

Danya Smith

Selena May

Ben Slade

Justine Bayliss

Eleana Childs

Special Points of Interest

Please return any outstanding medical forms for forthcoming trips.

A date for your diary: Friday, 11th June-Father's Day and Green Day Picnic.

Please return any St. Clere's data forms and permission slips as soon as possible.

Please remember dinner money is now £1.80 per day payable on a Monday morning.

Top attendance for this week with a percentage of 99.7 is 5/6SD.

Next week, 21 of our Year Six pupils are off to Normandy. We hope you have a safe journey and a fantastic time. A notice will be posted on the reception notice board when we hear they have arrived safely.

Please note that next week, Country Dancing and Badminton will not be on as the teachers are supervising the Normandy trip.

Summer Bounce

Come along this Friday, 21st May to the Summer Bounce from 3.15pm to 6.15pm on the Junior School Field. Admission is £5, ages from 3 years to School Year 9. Raffle 1st prize £100. There will be bouncy castles, 10ft slide, pole joust, army assault course, gladiator duel, refreshments, BBQ, ice cream and much more.

Walk to School Week

A reminder that Walk to School week takes place from 17th to 21st May.

Please support your child in this initiative by encouraging them to walk to school. This is not only the healthy option, because of the exercise, it also helps to cut car journeys and pollution.

Remember to have a good breakfast so that you won't feel too hungry by breaktime.

Safer Surfing (A parents' guide)

Are you confident that your child is safe on the internet?

A letter will be coming home this evening offering parents a free 3 week course using the Thurrock Adult community college mobile classroom. Starting on Monday, 7th June, 2010 at 1pm, the course will highlight the potential risks when children use the internet.

To reserve your place fill in the slip at the bottom of the letter and return to the school office.

Wanted!

St. Clere's Tigers Under 11's (school Year 6 Sept. 2010) St. Clere's current U10 Tigers are looking for 4 new players to join their existing squad in the move to 11-a-side next season. If you are interested, please contact the Manager, Pete on 07847 392284 or Assistant Manager Mick on 07894 475405.

Neighbourhood Police Team

Your local neighbourhood policing team will be holding a Surgery on Saturday, 29th May, 2010 from 17.00-18.00 at East Tilbury Post Office.

Sats Finished

Well done to all Year Six pupils who tried hard with the English and Maths Sats tests. Now they have finished, everyone should have a really good weekend.

School Meals

The menu for this week is Week One as follows:

Monday

Chicken Curry
Pasta Bake (Veggie)
Rice
Peas, Sweetcorn

Arctic Roll

Tuesday

Sausages
Cheese Flat (Veggie)
Mashed Potatoe
Broccoli, Runner Beans

Chocolate Cracknell

Wednesday

Roast Beef
Vegetable Crumble (Veggie)
Roast Potatoes
Carrots, Cabbage

Jelly

Thursday

Chicken Wraps or Shepherds Pie
Jacket Potatoe (Veggie)
Broccoli, Mixed Vegetables

Apple Crumble and Ice Cream

Friday

Fish Fingers
Cheese Whirl (Veggie)
Chips
Beans, Peas

Sponge & Custard

Available every day - home baked wholemeal bread. Freshley prepared salad bar. Desserts available daily - yoghurt or freshly prepared fruit salad.

Jacket potatoes will be available every day with either cheese, beans, egg or tuna fillings but these must be pre-ordered in the morning.

Please remember that as from Monday, 19th April, the cost of a dinner will be £1.80 per day. Payments should be made on a Monday morning in an envelope marked with 'school dinners', your child's name and class and amount enclosed.

Outstanding Attendance Achievement

The following children have achieved 100% attendance from September to April - a fantastic achievement. Those of you who achieve 100% attendance in July will be taken on a rewards trip, so keep up the good work.

Symone Adeyemi, Ethan Ansell, Thomas Ansell, Brea Bennett, Devon Bennett, Jake Brown, Cole Byrne, Harry Byrne, Toni Case, Lucy Dighton, Alice Edwards, Thomas Edwards, James Flux, Madeleine Flux, Charlotte Gibbons, Emily Gibbons, Emma Gray, Jake Griffin, Olivia Hall, Chloe Harper, Jake Nickels, Harry Prothero, Bradley Scott, Tegan Stock, Victoria Umoren, Georgia Whiteaker

Attendance Achievement for Spring Term

Many congratulations to the following children who have achieved 100% attendance for the Spring Term:

Holly Adams, Symone Adeyemi, David Adeyinka, Jonathan Age, Ethan Ansell, Thomas Ansell, Daina Baker, Samuel Baker, Molly Ballard, Katy Bannister, Samuel Barella, Brea Bennett, Devon Bennett, Jake Brown, Cole Byrne, Harry Byrne, Toni Case, Callum Clarke, Zak Curley, Lucy Dighton, Emma Diss, Marney Dobson, Jonathan Drake, Alice Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Jack Fairman, Carmen Field, James Flux, Madeleine Flux, Charlotte Gibbons, Emily Gibbons, Emma Gray, Harry Green, Sam Green, Jake Griffin, SophieGully, Joe Gurnham, Samuel Gussin, Olivia Hall, Henry Harding, Chloe Harper, Lara-Jo Harris, Laurel Harris, Rosie Howes, Stephanie Jones, Danielle Kemp, Chloe Knowles, Travis Lake, Aimee Langridge, Jack Langridge, Hannah Lloyd, Zoe Lloyd, Morgan Lowe, Harry McInally, Sam McInally, Jake Nickels, Amelia Parker, Harry Prothero, Rhys Richards, Marianne Richardson, Caitlyn Rogers, Louise Russell, Bradley Scott, Charlie Simpkins, Lauren Slade, Michael Smith, Tegan Stock, Holly Tuppen, Victoria Umoren, Joe Webster, David West, Rebecca West, Elleanor Weston, Harry White, Georgia Whiteaker, Reece Williams.

The following children achieved 99% attendance for the Spring Term. Well done!

Justine Baylis, Adam Brown, Joe Carson, Jack Cochrane, Lucy Gray, Joshua Harrod, George King, Drew May, Ryan Wilden

Special Points of Interest

We will be celebrating St. George's Day on Friday, 23rd April. There will be a special school meal on that day. More information after the holiday.

School re-opens on Monday, 19th April, 2010.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday during the Easter Holidays to:

Maisey Collen Alex Dormer

Shae Lewis Siobhan Cross

Asa Gregory Travis Lake

Demi McCallum Louise Russell

Patsy Porter Lewis Cutting

Samuel Barella Lewis Evans

Max Jex Adam Brown

Hannah Lloyd Harry McInally

Toni Case Victoria Umoren

The Time Out Zone

Our new Time Out Zone is used in various ways. In order to clarify procedures, children may attend the Time Out Zone for several reasons, some of which are indicated below:

• to discuss grievances with the Behaviour Supervisor in order to seek resolution
• as a time-out space to calm down and re-focus any inappropriate behaviour
• to stop disruptive behaviour in class that prevents others from learning effectively and
• for consistently refusing to follow school rules or reasonable instructions

It may be necessary for the Behaviour Supervisor to telephone parents if their child has had to spend more than half a lesson or if they are missing more than three play or lunchtimes in one week, or if they have been sent to the Time Out Zone more than three times in a week.

It is hoped that by providing such an area, pupils will be able to find solutions to disagreements they may have with their peers and that the vast majority of pupils will find their learning time less disrupted by a minority of pupils who find managing their own behaviour in the classroom difficult.

East Tilbury Junior School Dance Troop - 'Trip the Light Fantastic'

On Tuesday, 19 children from Years 3 and 4 demonstrated their dancing talents by performing at the St. Clere's Dance Festival. They performed an Olympic inspired dance to 'Don't Stop me Now'. Well done to all the children who have been working really hard towards the event and who put in an amazing performance:

Holly Adams, Rebecca West, Ellie Childs, Bailey Wilden, Emma Gray, Alice Edwards, Mia Seeley, Toni Case, Jasmine Yeomans, Alice Bigland, Jack Robinson, Rory Cox, Mason Campbell, Mitchell King, James Flux, Varney Daniel, Ryan Page, George King and Derry Mager.

Special Points of Interest

Dinner Money - with effect from 19th April, 2010, school dinners will increase to £1.80. The cost of 5 days dinner will now be £9. The menus will also be changing from this date. Copies of these menus will be sent out with the newsletter next week.

Congratulations to 3/4LC who achieved top attendance this week with 99.3%.

Merit Awards

Merit Awards were presented to:

18th March, 2010

3/4AM Rebecca West - For thoughtful RE work
3/4GM Harley Thake - Excellent ICT work
3/4HW Lewis Cutting - Good scientific explanation
3/4LC Jonathan Age - Very good diary writing
3/4TL Bradley Beszant - Fantastic big writing
5/6AR Joshua Foster - Always working hard and being a role model
5/6AW Jonathan Drake - Hard effort in literacy
5/6ME Laurel Harris - A creative Clarice Cliff design in art
5/6PD Zoe Lloyd and Lauren Westpfel - Brilliant art work
5/6SD Selena May - Hard work and good ideas in literacy

25th March, 2010

3/4AM Zak Curley - Working hard to improve writing
3/4GM Whole class - Working well together in their class assembly
3/4HW Emily Stevens - Improving literacy work
3/4LC Olivia Sharpe - Always working hard and trying her best
3/4TL Tyler Swann - Working very hard in big writing
5/6 AR Oliver Hill - Making a good effort in all subjects
5/6AW Georgie Campbell - Good art work
5/6ME David Adeyinka - Making a good contribution in science
5/6PD Caitlyn Rogers - Trying hard in big writing
5/6SD Sam Baker - Trying hard in literacy

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to

Lewis Ashdown

Holly Butcher

Daniel Pond

Football Report

On Monday, 22nd March, ETJS played Giffards Primary. After a superb performance and win the previous week, the whole team were eager to make it two consecutive wins. East Tilbury did not let themselves down. Their continuing drive and determination from start to finish resulted in an outstanding team performance.

Every player showed their best individual performance of the season by far with some impressive team goals. The goal scorers were Harry Gregory (4), Jake Nickels (1) and Harry Woodrow (5).

The final score was 10-0 to East Tilbury. The whole team were awarded Man of the Match.

Harry Woodrow and Jake Nickels

Water

Please ensure that your child has a filled bottle of water with them on a daily basis. Bottles must have sports tops. With the warmer weather children need to rehydrate more frequently. Water fountains in the playground are only used at playtime and lunchtime. Plastic water bottles can be purchased at the school office for 65p. Bottled water is on sale at breaktime at a cost of 30p.

Co-op Chelmsford Star Community Card

Please help the school to raise funds by collecting one of the Community Cards we have received from the Co-op. The card can be used in any Chelmsford Star Co-op and points are added to it each time you shop. Points are then converted into cash to which the Co-op add an extra 50% to the funds for our school. If you would like a card, please call into the office and collect a card.

Special Points of Interest

Parents and friends of Class 3/4 TL are invited to attend their class assembly on Friday, 26th March, 2010.

Congratulations to Class 3/4 TL who achieved top attendance this week with 97.8%.

Please pay any outstanding sponsor money by Monday, 22nd March. Thank you.

Thank you to the PFA for organising a successful Mother's Day Sale and raising approximately £280.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Samuel Baker

Kieran Yeomans

Paige Thurston

Samantha Hicks

A Fun Sporty Day at ETJS!

Sport Relief is back! The whole of the UK came together to get active, raise cash and change lives on Friday.

Sport Relief has a unique history of dedicated people doing extraordinary things to make a difference - from David Walliams' swim across the Channel to Eddie Izzard's amazing marathon a day around the UK.

Paul Duligall, an ex-pupil of ETJS (and whose Auntie is Mrs. Oakley in the office) recently took part in rugby player Lawrence Dallaglio's Cycle Slam and cycled frosm Paris to Twickenham to raise money for Sport Relief. He raised over £1,500 and Prince Harry was there to congratulate the cyclists at the end of the journey.

All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people both at home and across the world's poorest countries.

Your fundraising cash might be spent helping children in Africa get into primary school or suppoting an older person in the UK to meet other poople so that they feel less lonely.

Here at ETJS we had a fun day of activities which the children enjoyed. The activities included:

• Miss Ward teaching dance to the children
• Fastest pupil around the adventure trail
• 12 laps around the field
• Finding out about famous sports personalities
• Hula hooping
• Sports quiz

The current total of our fund raising is £353.54 all of which will be donated to Sports Relief.

Well done to all the children for taking part in such an exciting day.

Medical and Dental Appointments

A reminder to parents that all medical and dental appointments should be made out of school hours.

However, if it is an emergency and an appointment is booked during school time, we need to see appointment cards. Thank you.

School Uniform Reminder

Trainers are not part of our school uniform.

Hairbands should be plain - white, black, brown or burgundy.

Earrings should be small plain gold or silver studs only.

Only school peaked caps are to be worn.

Athlete's Foot

This is an unpleasant condition caused by a fungal infection. Wearing trainers all day makes the feet hot and encourages the fungus to grow. (The Guardian 16.03.10)

Year 5 Swimming Reminder

Although Year Five will finish their lessons next week, there are still some outstanding payments for these lessons. Please pay promptly on Monday. Thank you.

Netball News

The last netball club will be on Monday, 22nd March. Netball club does not take place in the Summer Term.

The netball team have their final league game of the season on Thursday, 25th March, away against Stanford le Hope.

The netball team will be playing in the Thurrock High Five Netball Rally on Saturday, 24th April.

East Tilbury Library News

Marquetry Demonstration - There will be an exhibition and demonstration of Marquetry techniques by the Thurrock Marquetry Group at East Tilbury Library on the 25th March between 10am and 5pm (closed between 1pm and 2pm). This is an excellent opportunity to find out more about this fascinating craft. Free admission.

Special Points of Interest

Parents and friends of Class 3/4GM are invited to attend their class assembly on Friday, 19th March, 2010 at 9am.

Attendance - many congratulations to 3/4HW who achieved 98.8% attendance this week.

Netball and Football Clubs are cancelled on Monday 15th March, 2010 due to a staff meeting.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Abbie Mott
David West
Thomas Ansell
Mitchell King
Molly Ballard
Amy Springham
Henry Harding
Chloe Harper
Natalie-Anne Jones

Sports Relief

On Friday, 19th March, we are participating in Sports Relief. Pupils can wear any sports clothing/kit on this day for a donation of 50p. There will be sports related activities throughout the day with a team event which will involve laps around the field. There will be a £1 charge to compete in the events and all money collected will be donated to Sports Relief. The activities have a fun element and pupils do not have to be sporty to take part.

Dinner Money

Dinner money must be paid in advance and is now only calculated on a Monday morning; any money arriving after this will not be taken into account until the following Monday and therefore arrears letters may be sent.

Please make sure it is handed in to your child's class teacher on a Monday morning in a sealed envelope, with their name, class and amount clearly written. Envelopes can be purchased from the office (25 for £1.00). The cost of a school dinner is as follows:

1 day - £1.70
2 days - £3.40
3 days - £5.10
4 days - £6.80
5 days - £8.50

Please make cheques payable to East Tilbury Junior School and not Thurrock Borough Council. The menu for this week is Week One.

Football Report

On Friday, 5th March, East Tilbury Junior School played Horndon Primary. All the players were hungry for their first win in the league. The team rose to the challenge and started well, scoring three quick goals in succession. Unfortunately, the team began to get a little complacent and conceded two careless goals. ETJS re-organised and scored another two goals. The final score was 6-3. Well done to Harry Woodrow who got his first hat trick of the season and also to Harry Gregory for his first goal of the season. Joe Carson and Callum Clarke also played well as second half substitutes with Callum receiving man of the match for a spectacular finish and his second goal of the season.

Harry Woodrow and Jake Nickels

Mother's Day Dinner Success

Congratulations to Mrs. McTaggart, our School Cook and her excellent team who worked so hard to provide 185 roast dinners today.

Thanks to all mums and nans who joined us, especially those who waited so patiently. Sorry to those who missed the day because they did not return the form in time.

Please check your child's bag every night to make sure they have not got a letter from school and read the newsletter for reminders.

Recycle Shoes and Clothes

Each year the British public throw away over one million tonnes of clothing and household textiles - the majority of these could either be re-used or recycled.

The Clothes collector and Shoe Friends initiative aims to teach school children that unwanted clothes and textiles should be seen as a resource rather than a waste. Working in partnership with the local authority, the initiative creates waste awareness and provides the school with re-use and recycling facilities.

On an average week LMB now collects 170 to 200 tonnes of textiles, clothing and shoes. This is sorted and exported for re-use, although 10 per cent that isn't fit for re-use will be cut into wiping cloths, 5 per cent will be sent for flocking and felting, leaving a minimal 5 per cent waste, incorporating household rubbish, hangers and single shoes.

If you have any unwanted clothes, household textiles or pairs of shoes please do bring them in and support this worthwhile initiative. We collect all clothes and textiles (in any state) and wearable shoes (not broken or worn out) including dance shoes, football boots, roller boots etc.

The school will receive £5 for each sack of clothes or household textiles which would otherwise be thrown into the waste bin. Our collection bins are located in the corridor by 3/4GM.

Check out the website www.lmb.co.uk which has lots more information, a virtual tour (which is great fun) and activities for the children.

Miss Dowling

Stranger Danger

The school has been alerted of an incident where a stranger has approached children outside of school.

As you know, children are vulnerable when walking home alone, especially when staying to after school clubs and activities.

Please ensure that your child is aware of stranger danger and knows what action to take.

Special Points of Interest

Congratulations to 3/4TL who achieved top attendance this week with 99.1%.

Parents and friends of class 3/4LC are invited to attend their class assembly on Friday, 12th March at 9am.

We still have a stock of headphones for children to purchase to use in school for computer work. The cost is £1 and they are available from the school office.

World Book Day: Thank you to all the parents for providing such a wonderful array of costumes for our Character Book Day today. The children looked very colourful. Our Ministry of Magic Meal was also very successful and almost £100 was raised.

The vegetarian option for the Mother's Day Meal is Lentil Pie. Please state on the reply slip if you require a vegetarian meal. Thank you.

Socks for Schools

As part of Sport Relief this year, we will be taking part in Socks for Schools. Children (and adults) may order socks using the form attached to the newsletter. Please ensure you return the order form to school by Tuesday, 9th March. Any orders received after this date will be returned.

On Friday, 19th March, the children will be participating in fun sports activities including a sponsored team event and the children will be able to wear their own sports kit for the day (50p donation). More information will be given to the children next week.

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday this week to:

Aimee Bradd

Henri Willett

Tegan stock

Danielle Kemp

Ellis Hurn

Mae Higgs

Charley Griffin

Rory Cox

Jordan Wooding

Merit Awards

Merit Awards were this week presented to:-

3/4AM - Elsie Andrews - Delicate art work
Maisie Meakin
3/4GM - Ellie Quinlan - Positive attitude towards her work, especially fantastic effort in pottery
3/4HW - Jordan Heighway - Good Egyptian poster work
3/4LC - Shae Lewis - Fantastic effort in pottery
3/4TL - Danielle Kemp - Working hard in literacy
5/6AR - Macy Swaby - For working hard in literacy and maths
5/6AW - Kerry Parkinson - Good work in art
5/6ME - Joshua Harrod - Trying really hard in swimming
5/6PD - Joshua Winn - Improving his behaviour and attitude
5/6SD - Ben Stiff - Consistently behaving well

Neighbourhood Policing

Beat surgeries - Saturday, 6th March from 11-12 noon at East Tilbury Library, Saturday, 27th March from 11-12 noon at East Tilbury Post Office.

Forum Meeting - Thursday, 25th March, 2010 - 7.30pm at Linford Methodist Church

ALL WELCOME - COME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Cycle marking available on request, call 07710 079193

Mothers Day Sale

A reminder that the Mother's Day Sale will take place on Friday, 12th March from 3pm in the Junior School Hall. There will be many items for sale which the children will be able to buy for mothers and grandmothers.

If you have any unwanted toiletries, gifts, plants, candles or ornaments which would be suitable to sell, please hand them to either the Infant or Junior School office.

Donations for the cake sale will be gratefully received.

Thank you for your support.

Sainsburys and Tesco Vouchers

Sainsburys and Tesco are once again issuing vouchers to customers for schools. These vouchers enable us to obtain a wide variety of items, such as PE equipment, cooking equipment and things for the outdoor environment at school. Please start collecting and sending in to school.

Thank you for your support.

World Book Day

In celebration of World Book Day, we are inviting the children to dress up (optional) as a character from a book on Thursday, 4th March. A 50p donation for the day will be given to a charity (to be decided later). Activities will be arranged during the day based on books and book characters. We are organising a Harry Potter lunch to coincide with this day.

The Menu will be:

Ministry of Magic Menu

Hagrid's Homemade Minced Beef with Dumbledore's Dumplings
Quidditch Quiche (veggie option)
Weasley's Wedges
Hermoine Carrots
Professor Binns Broccoli

Harry Potters Spell Book Sponge and Chamber of Secrets Custard

Snapes Salad Bar also available

Special Points of Interest

Gardening Club will resume on Thursday, 4th March from 3.15pm to 4pm.

Parents and friends of Class 3/4HW are invited to attend their assembly on Friday, 12th March at 9am.

The school photographer will be in on Friday 5th March for class and team photographs. Year 6 will be taken later in the term.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Luke Pearson

Johnny Turpin

Emma Diss

Erin Raif

Macy Lou Swaby

Jodie Lewis

Seat Belt Laws

In law:

You must wear a seat belt in cars and goods vehicles where one is fitted. There are very few exceptions to this. The driver is liable to prosecution if a child under 14 years does not wear a seat belt or child restraint.

You must not carry an unrestrained child in the front seat of any vehicle.

Children up to 135cms in height must use the appropriate child restraint when travelling in any car, van or goods vehicle.

Look out for more seat belt information in next weeks newsletter.

PFA News

The PFA are looking for a new Treasurer with immediate effect. If you are good with figures and would like to be involved in raising money for a very worthy cause, please let the Junior School office know and we will pass on a message.

Parents' Forum

A reminder that the next Parents' Forum is at 2.30pm on 5th March. Please feel free to come in and discuss any issues about which you have concerns or if you need clarification of school policies etc.

Netball Report

On Wednesday, 24th February, East Tilbury Junior netball team played against Bulphan. In the first quarter, Katie Huckle scored two goals while playing goal shooter. Tegan Stock was goal attack but sadly didn't score any goals. Bulphan scored one goal in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, Renie Bell scored a goal while playing goal attack with help from Amy Springham. Bulphan also scored another goal.

In the third quarter, Georgia Whiteaker scored two goals with help from Megan Thorn who scored one goal.

In the last quarter, Katie Huckle scored once more to win the game. The final score was 7-3 to East Tilbury. The player of the match was Renie Bell.

Miss Coldwells

Cycle Security Marking Day

The Community Police Officers will be in school on Thursday, 4th March to mark bicycles. If you would like your child's (or your own) bicycle marked, then please bring them into school. The Police Officers will be here from 10am until 2pm.

World Book Day

The children have bought home a £1 World Book Day voucher today. The voucher will be accepted at all participating book shops displaying the World Book Day logo. There are six £1 books on offer in stores. More information can be found on www.worldbookday.com. Unfortunately, the book voucher cannot be spent at the Travelling Book Fair in school.

Book Fair in School

We are holding a travelling book fair in the school hall next week on the following dates and times.

It will offer a selection of books suitable for children aged 3-11.

Monday 1st March 3.15pm - 3.45pm
Tuesday 2nd March 3.15pm - 3.45pm
Wednesday 3rd March 3.15pm - 3.45pm

The book fair gives you the opportunity to buy quality books for your children, whilst also benefitting the school. Your support of the fair enables us to buy new reading books and resources for each class.

We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you there.

From time to time, it is useful to clarify school procedures and on this occasion we would like to make it clear that children's belongings are not checked by staff. On the very rare occasions that this occurs, this is done as a whole class with each child emptying their own bag to look for items that may have accidentally been misplaced.

F Bates
Deputy Headteacher

Special Points of Interest

A reminder that school closes today for the half term holiday and re-opens on Tuesday, 23rd February. Monday 22nd February is a non-pupil day.

The next class assembly will be on Friday, 26th February and will be 3/4AM. Parents and friends are welcome to attend from 9am.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to

Zoe Lloyd, Billy Saunders, Josie Sutton, Lacie Miles,

James Reason, Jamie Mullard, Chloe Brown,

Olivia Burton, Ashton Harley, Lucy Swallow,

Bailey Golding, Caroline Riley, Louise Jeffries,

Zak Curley, Joshua Harrod

Mother's Day

Mums. So that you have enough notice to book a day off from work - please note, we are having a Mother's Day lunch on Friday, 12th March. Mothers (and grandmothers if mums are unavailable), will be invited to join us (one per family). More details to follow after half term.

Half Term Activities

STREETLIFE

FREE

for ages 8-18

Break dancing workshop on Tuesday, 16th February, 2010

at Grays Baptist Church Hall, Hathaway Road, Grays, RM17 5HH

for young people aged 8-18. 10am-1pm for ages 8-12

and 1.30pm-4.30pm for ages 13-18

Contact Kat on 07779 781574 or

streetlifearts@yahoo.co.uk

Thurrock Play Rangers

Arts crafts and play activities

Inflatable Games

Gladiator duel, bungee run

and football shootout

11am-1pm 5-8 years

1.30pm-3.30pm 8-12 years

4pm-7pm 13-19 years

Tuesday, 16th February

Stanford Youth Development Centre

Hassenbrook Road, Stanford le Hope SS17 0NS

Wednesday, 17th February

Riverside Youth Development Centre

Quebec Road, Tilbury RM18 7RA

Thursday, 18th February

The Culver Centre

Daiglen Drive, South Ockendon RM15 5RR

No need to book, just turn up

Enquiries 01375 413037

www.thurrock.gov.uk

100% Attendance

Congratulations to the following pupils who have achieved 100% attendance for the period September to February 2010. Pupils who achieve 100% attendance for the whole school year are rewarded with a trip to Adventure Island. Keep up the good work.

Years 3/4
Bradley Scott, Holly Adams, Ethan Ansell, Brea Bennett, Cole Byrne, Toni Case, Oliver Coles, Alice Edwards, Thomas Edwards, James Flux, Charlotte Gibbons, Emma Gray, Jake Griffin, Harry Prothero, Spencer Watling, Olivia Sharpe.

Years 5/6
Symone Adeyemi, Thomas Ansell, Devon Bennett, Jake Brown, Harry Byrne, Lucy Dighton, Madeleine Flux, Olivia Hall, Emily Gibbons, Chloe Harper, Jake Nickels, Jamie Reason, Tegan Stock, Victoria Umoren, Lauren Westpfel, Georgie Whiteaker.

TOP CLASS ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK WITH 95.8% IS CLASS 5/6SD AND CLASS 5/6AW. WELL DONE TO BOTH OF YOU.

Chinese New Year Assembly

To coincide with our Chinese New Year meal today, the children also enjoyed an assembly by Mr. Gao and Miss Catchpole from St. Clere's School. We learned about the celebrations that take place in China, that the Festival is two weeks long, why red is worn and why firecrackers are set off. Our thanks to Mr. Gao and Miss Catchpole

Dinner Menu

This weeks Dinner Menu is Week One as follows:

Monday
Sausage & mash with broccoli
Pasta bake (veggie option)
Ice cream roll

Tuesday
Meat Pie

Wednesday
Roast dinner with carrots and cabbage
Lentil pie (veggie option)
Jelly

Thursday
Meat pie with mash and broccoli
Jacket potato (veggie option)

Friday
Fish fingers with chips and beans
Chocolate sponge with custard

Fresh homemade bread, a salad bar and water are available every day. Also fresh fruit salad and yoghurts are alternative desserts.

Playground Zones

This week we have 'zoned' the playground to make it fairer for all. The children now have access to a range of activities throughout the week in their year groups but are still able to meet up with their friends from different year groups in the free zones.

Special Points of Interest

PLEASE NOTE: 5/6SD's class assembly will be on Wednesday, 10th February at 9am.

There will be no football club on Monday due to an away match.

The class with top attendance this week is 3/4TL with 98.5%.

The next Parent's Forum slot is at 2.30pm on 5th March, 2010. Please feel free to come in and discuss any issues about which you have concerns, or if you need clarification of school policies etc.

Thank you to those parents who attended the Stakeholders' meeting Thursday evening.

A reminder that Parents' Evening takes place on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th February next week from 3.30pm-6pm. Appointments are required.

Sporting superstar Jamie Baulch will be visiting school on Thursday 11th February to meet with the children. For those participating this will be a non-uniform day.

We have been asked by the Community Police Officers to stress to parents that they are NOT allowed to park on the pavement that runs in front of the Memorial car park as it is detrimental to children's safety.

A reminder that school closes for the Half Term holiday on Thursday, 11th February and we return to school on Tuesday, 23rd February.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Lara Jo Harris

Alfie Pacey

Joe Edwards

Amber Bridle

Harry Green

Merit Awards

Merit Awards were presented this week to:

3/4AM - Gabriel Krasniewski - Beautiful painting and always trying hard in everything
3/4GM - Harry Prothero - Fantastic art work sketching Ancient Egyptian artefacts
3/4HW - Samantha Goodman - Great big writing
3/4LC - Asa Gregory - Working hard to find out about Ancient Egypt
3/4TL - Josie Sutton - Making good improvements in Maths
5/6AR - Patsy Porter - For working hard in numeracy
5/6AW - Jake Nickels - Good work in gymnastics
5/6ME - Whole class - A very good, well performed class assembly
5/6PD - Sam McInally - Setting a good example in PE
5/6SD - Ellie Bell - Working hard in literacy

Thurrock Cross Country Finals

Congratulations to Leah Mann, Amy Springham, Rosie Howes, Georgie Campbell, Aimee Langridge, Daina Baker, Carmen Field, Charlotte McGaughey, Macy Swaby, Darcy John, Lucy Grover and Samuel Barella who will be representing the St. Clere's family in theThurrock Cross Country Partnership Final on 11th February. More information will be given to the children about times and locations of the race once the final arrangements have been received from the Sports Partnership team.

Mrs. Garbo Miller

PFA News

The PFA are looking for a new Treasurer. If you are good with figures and would like to be involved in raising money for a very worthy cause, please let the Junior School office know and they will pass on a message.

The PFA are always looking for new volunteers - at present we only have one parent representing the whole of the Junior School.

Dates for your diary

1st March 5.30pm - PFA meeting in the Infant School (everyone welcome)
12th March at 3pm - Mother's Day Sale in the Junior School Hall (all donations welcome)
21st May at 3.15pm - Summer Bounce (up to Year 9)
19th June - Forum Fun Day (we would like to have some stalls but desperately need volunteers)
16th July - Year 6 Leavers' Disco (World Cup theme)

East Tilbury Community Sports Hall AGM

The AGM of the East Tilbury Sports Hall will be held on 11th February, 2010, 7pm at East Tilbury Junior School.

Agenda

1. To receive a report of the Sports Hall use.
2. To receive accounts
3. To agree a new constitution.
4. To elect a new committee and officers

The ET Community Sports Hall is managed by a committee of representatives from the Infants School, Junior School, sports hall users and representatives of the local community. The first AGM of the sports hall will be in the Junior School hall. All staff, parents, residents and hall users and invited to attend.

Brian Martin, Chairman, Community Sports Hall Committee

Dinner Menu

This weeks Dinner Menu is Week 2 as follows:

Monday
Spaghetti bolognaise with broccoli
Cheese flan (veggie option)
Choc ices

Tuesday
Chicken curry & rice with peas and sweetcorn
Pasta bake (veggie option)
Rice pudding

Wednesday
Roast dinner with carrots and cabbage
Cheese & egg (veggie option)
Jelly

Thursday
***Mystery Meal***

Friday
Breaded cod with chips and beans
Sponge with custard

Fresh homemade bread, a salad bar and water are available every day. Also fresh fruit salad and yoghurts are alternative desserts.

Special Points of Interest

Congratulations to Class 5/6PD who achieved 99.7% attendance this week.

Parents and friends of 5/6PD are invited to attend their class assembly on Friday, 5th February at 9am.

We have been asked by the Community Police to stress to parents that they are NOT allowed to park on the pavement that runs in front of the Memorial car park as it is detrimental to childrens safety.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Lucy Gray

Derry Mager

Ryan Wilden

Rio Stock

Facebook

It has been drawn to our attention that pupils from this school are using Facebook (the minimum age for which is 13) as a means to insult, intimidate and threaten other pupils.

This can become a matter for police involvement and we suggest that you monitor your childs use of Facebook very carefully if you are allowing them to use it.

Bike Security Marking

We will be arranging with the Community Police Department to come in for one day in the near future for bike security marking. Please check the newsletter for confirmation of the date.

We are the champions!

Four pupils from East Tilbury Junior School took part in the area heat of the Junior Inter-School Quiz Championship 2009/2010 at Leigh on Sea on Tuesday, 26th January.

Erin Raif, Holly Butcher, Marney Dobson and Rebecca West played against four other teams and scored a massive 2270 points (265 points more than the runners up!).

They will now go forward to the next stage of the competition to be held later on this term. It was a true team effort and they are all to be congratulated.

Mrs. Dorrington

Merit Awards

Merit Awards were presented this week to:-

3/4AM - Rebecca West - Excellent team work in Quiz Club competition
3/4GM - Billy Saunders - Good work and explanation in ICT
3/4HW - Holly Butcher - Excellent team work in Quiz Club competition
3/4LC - Emma Diss - Improving her sketching in art
3/4TL - Alice Edwards - Using adjectives and similes in big writing
5/6AR - Natalie Anne Jones - Good pictures in big writing
5/6AW - Sam Green - Beiong a good role model
5/6ME - Chloe Knowles - Applying herself in maths
5/6PD - Sophie Gully - Good responses in Circle Time
5/6SD - Erin Raif - Excellent team work in Quiz Club competition
Marney Dobson - Excellent team work in Quiz club competition
Leah Mann - Excellent effort in Cross Country

Dinner Menu

This weeks Dinner Menu is Week 1 as follows:

Monday
Sausage and mash with broccoli
Pasta bake (veggie option)
Ice cream roll

Tuesday
Homemade beefburgers

Wednesday
Roast dinner with carrots and cabbage
Lentil pie (veggie option)
Jelly

Thursday
Meat pie with mash and broccoli
Jacket potato (veggie option)

Friday
Fish fingers with chips and beans
Chocolate sponge with custard

Fresh homemade bread, a salad bar and water are available every day. Also fresh fruit salad and yoghurts are alternative desserts.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Emily Stevens

Staphanie Jones

CaitlynRogers

Mason Campbell

Lucy Grover

Georgie Whiteaker

Special Points of Interest

A reminder that the web address for the PFA is www.facebook.com/easttilburyschoolspfa.

Parents and friends are invited to attend Class 5/6ME's class assembly on Friday, 29th January 2010 at 9am.

A reminder that soup is available to pupils at breaktime at a cost of 50p, and we still have a selection of fresh and dried fruit for sale at 20p.

Merit Awards

Merit Awards were presented this week to the following pupils:

3/4AM - Katie Rodrick - For work in reading, writing, counting and numbers
3/4GM - Jack Birnie - For working hard
3/4HW - Emily Baker - For problem solving in maths
3/4LC - Mia Seeley - For big writing
3/4TL - Can Kiamil - For reading
5/6AR - Adam Newman - For improving writing level
5/6AW - Amber Bridle - For extra homework for her topic
5/6ME - Ashton Harley - For PE
5/6PD - Goksem Kiamil - For big writing
5/6SD - Emily Gibbons - For all round improvement

Cross Country Competition

On Thursday, 22nd January we took part in the 'St. Clere's family of Primary Schools' cross country competition. All our competitors tried really hard and ran well. The Year 5 boys' team and the Year 5 girls' team won their races and will now take part in the Thurrock cross country competition.

Thank you to all the supporters for their encouragement. Mrs. Garbo-Miller was very proud of all the competitors.

Results: Year 3 girls: Lucy Grover 3rd, Paige Button 18th. Year 3 boys: Sonny Dobson 4th, Mason Campbell 5th, Daniel Pond 23rd, Harry Green 26th.

Year 4 girls: Cassandra Aina 15th. Year 4 boys: Max Jex 5th, Lewis Tansley 20th, Rory Cox 21st, Bradley Scott 23rd.

Year 5 girls: Winning team. Daina Baker 5th, Carmen Field 6th, Charlotte McGaughey 8th, Macy Swaby 9th, Darcy John 15th. Year 5 boys: Winning team. Sam Barella 1st, Michael Smith 17th.

Year 6 girls: Joint first team. Leah Mann 1st, Amy Springham 5th, Georgie Campbell 11th, Aimee Langridge 12th, Rosie Howes 10th. Year 6 boys: Jack Langridge 12th, Ryan Wildon 19th.

Miss Coldwells/Mrs. Garbo Miller

East Tilbury Library News

Jenny and Maureen would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and thank you for the support you have given the Library, especially over the last six months. They would also like to take this opportunity to remind you of the services the Library provides.

On Tuesday morning there is rhyme time between 11am and 11.30am for the under 5's.

From 3.45pm to 5.45pm on Tuesdays there are arts and crafts for all ages. On Thursday there are arts and crafts for the under 5's. These services all come free of charge.

Also, if your child is 18 months old, they are entitled to receive a free book bag and when your child reaches the age of 3 they are eligible for a free treasure box. You can collect these from the Library during opening hours.

Dinner Menu

This weeks menu is Week 2 as follows:

Monday
Spaghetti Bolognaise with broccoli
Cheese flan (veggie option)
Choc ices

Tuesday
Chicken curry & rice with peas and sweetcorn
Pasta bake (veggie option)
Rice pudding

Wednesday
Roast dinner with carrots & cabbage
Cheese & egg (veggie option)
Jelly

Thursday
Lasagne
Macaroni cheese (veggie option)

Friday
Breaded cod with chips & beans
Sponge with custard

Fresh homemade bread, salad bar and water are available every day. Also fresh fruit salad and yoghurts are alternative desserts.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:

Caitlin Jones

Ellis Thorn

Harry White

Charlotte Joy

Alistair Kirk

Emily Kirk

Special points of interest

Congratulations to Miss Dini on the birth of her baby boy Luca James on 3rd January, 2010.

Parent assemblies have started this term. The timetable is as follows:

22nd Jan - 5/6AW
29th Jan - 5/6ME
5th Feb - 5/6PD
11th Feb - 5/6 SD
26th Feb - 3/4AM
5th Mar - 3/4HW
12th Mar - 3/4GM
19th Mar - 3/4LC
26th Mar - 3/4TL

School Holidays and Inset Days

12th February 2010 - Inset day - school closed to pupils. This day has been recently approved by Governors
15th-19th February inclusive - Half Term holiday
22nd February, 2010 - Inset day - school closed to pupils
23rd February, 2010 - Return to school
2nd April, 2010 - Good Friday
5th April - 16th April inclusive - Easter holiday
19th April, 2010 - Return to school
3rd May, 2010 - Bank Holiday - school closed to pupils
28th May, 2010 - Inset day - school closed to pupils
31st May - 4th June inclusive - Half Term holiday
7th June, 2010 - Return to school
22nd July, 2010 - Summer Holiday begins
1st September, 2010 - Inset Day - school closed to pupils
2nd September, 2010 - Start of term 8.45am

Community Sports Hall Activities

Tuesday: Line dancing from 7-8pm
Wednesday: Adult Badminton from 7-9pm
Thursday: Children's Sports club from 6-8pm for ages 4 to 12 years

Please ring Daphne on 01375 858965 for more details

School Open

School is open as normal today, Friday, 8th January, 2010.

School Closure

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY, THURSDAY, 7th JANUARY, 2010.