Monday, 30 November 2009

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this wek to
Paige Alston
Katie Huckle

Christmas Concert Dates

Christmas Concert dates are 15th and 16th December. Performances at 2pm and 7pm Years 5 and 6.


A reminder that school closes for the Christmas Holiday on 18th December at 3.10pm.

Special Points of Interest

Library Events

Coffee Day in aid of Little Haven's Hospice on Tuesday 8th December from 9am to 5.30pm.

Delicious homemade cakes, tea and coffee. All welcome.

Free Christmas Card Workshop on Thursday, 10th December. They are running two sessions on 'How to make a Christmas card on the computer', 12 noon - 1.30pm and 2.15pm-3.45pm. If you would like to attend please book a place as numbers are restricted. Call Maureen or jenny on 01375 844921.

PFA EVENTS

Saturday 5th December - Adults Only Disco 7.30pm to 11.30pm in East Tilbury Village Hall. Tickets now on sale and cost £5 per person. Please contact either Julie Willett on 845421 or Meresa Wilkins on 840417 to purchase tickets.

PFA new web address: www.facebook.com/easttilburyschoolspfa

THANK YOU

We received a letter this week from the Royal British Legion which thanked the children for their help in raising money for the men and women of our armed forces that have or are now suffering from injuries. We managed to raise £61.48. They said that we always manage to do so well. Thank you.

The classes achieving top attendance this week are 3/4TL and 3/4LC both achieving 97%.

A parent has lost a gold engagement ring outside the school. It has great sentimental value and if anyone has found it, please contact the school office. Thank you.

A reminder that the school office and telephone absence line opens at 8am each morning. Please call after this time.

The menu for this week is Week One and the Mystery Meal on Tuesday, 1st December will be lasagne.

Merrie Loots Farm are holding a Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, 6th December at 4pm. There will be a Santa's Grotto, roast chestnuts, a raffle and much more.




Operation Christmas Child

There is still the opportunity for those who have not yet sent in a shoe box to do so. If you require another label/information sheet, please visit www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk or the school office. The shoe boxes will need to be in school by Thursday, 3rd December so make sure you bring it in as soon as possible. (A reminder to enclose £2.50 inside the box, thank you).

Sports Reports

NETBALL

On Wednesday, 25th November we played an away match against Corringham. We won the match 9-3.

The players were:

Katie Huckle
Georgie Campbell
Georgia Whiteaker
Megan Thorn
Tegan Stock
Lorna Grigsby
Amy Springham

Player of the Match - Georgie Campbell

On Thursday 26th November, we played at home against Orsett Primary. We won the match 5-0. All the players performed to the best of their ability. The team consisted of:

Amiee Langridge
Renie Bell
Katie Huckle
Georgie Campbell
Georgia Whiteaker
Tegan Stock
Lorna Grigsby
Amy Springham

Player of the Match - Katie Huckle

Miss Coldwells

FOOTBALL

Yesterday, East Tilbury Junior School played Stanford le Hope Primary School. East Tilbury started very strongly and took an early lead with a fantastic run and strike from Harry Woodrow. Stanford le Hope responded by equalizing with a well taken free kick.

Both teams continued to battle hard but on the stroke of half time, Stanford took the lead. East Tilbury kept their heads up and showed great character which resulted in a superb effort from Callum Offord to bring the scores level. The final score was 2-2 and the Man of the Match was awarded to Adam Newman.

Mr. Ellen

Monday, 16 November 2009

Top Attendance

Congratulations to 5/6AW and 5/6SD who have both achieved 97.2% attendance this week.

Special Points of Interest

  • There will be no Football Club or Netball Club on Monday, 16th November.
  • PLEASE NOTE - the road gate to the school will now be closed from 8.35am to 9am each morning to stop vehicle access. This is to ensure the safety of your children.
  • The School Office opens at 8am each morning. Please call for absences from this time.

PFA Forthcoming Events

  • Tuesday, 17th November from 1.15pm - volunteers needed to help plant some trees in the Infant School grounds.
  • Wednesday 25th November from 5.30pm - PFA Meeting to be held inthe Infant School. We are always looking for new members, so do come along.
  • Saturday 28th November 10am to 2pm - Table Top Sale at Linford Village Hall. For a stall contact Meresa on 01375 840417.
  • Saturday, 5th December 7.30pm to 11.30 pm - Adults only disco (over 18s) £5 per person

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday this week to:
Katie Knight
Emma Gray
Olivia Hall
Tommy Lawrence
George Sheldrick

Merit Awards

The following pupils received the merit award this week:

3/4AM Rio Stock - Working hard and setting a good example
3/4 HW Morgan Hall - Improving her writing
3/4 LC Paige Thurston - Good, clear instructions in writing
3/4TL Luke Pearson - Working really hard in ICT
3/4GM Lacie Miles - Gopod attitude towards her work
5/6PD Georgina Gisby - Always showing a positive attitude to all of her work
5/6SD Kyle Boston - Excellent improvement in numeracy
5/6ME Callum Offord - Demonstrating a superb attitude in all lessons
5/6AW Kerry Parkinson - Good, sensible behaviour
5.6 AR Drew May - For having a better attitude towards his work especially in numeracy

Swimming Awards

Congratulations to the following children who have achieved awards this week:

Blue Stripe
Samantha Umoren
Holly Adams
Harry Prothero
Lauren Bloss
Bradley Beszant
Rory Cox

Yellow Stripe
Harry Prothero
Lauren Bloss
Bradley Beszant

25 Metres
Lauren Bloss

Red Stripe
Holly Butcher
Charlotte Joy
Alice Bigland
Harry Prothero
Lauren Bloss
Bradley Beszant

Green Stripe
Toni Case
Zak Curley

Blue Stripe
Rory Cox

Football Report

On Wednesday, 11th November, we played a cup match against Dilkes Primary. Before the game we had a minutes silence to respect the lives of people lost in the wars. We dominated the first half but failed to score. The half time score was 0-0.

We continued to dominate the second half and got our reward. A great cross saw Jake Nickels score. We switched off for a few minutes and conceded to level the scores. We still had faith in winning the game and got what we deserved. A goal!! Scored by Harry Woodrow in the last minute.

We gave three cheers to the opposition and they did the same. The final score was 2-1 to East Tilbury Junior.

Harry Woodrow and Jake Nickels

Netball Report

On Thursday, 12th November we took part in a fun Netball Rally at Hassenbrook School. We played against four other schools. The results were:

ETJS 4 - Chafford 0
ETJS 0 - Stifford Primary 0
ETJS 3 - Woodside B 0
ETJS 1 - Stifford Clays 0

Well done to all the players. Thank you to all the parents for their support and help with transport.

The team were: Megan Thorn, Amy Springham, Georgia Whiteaker, Georgie Campbell, Katie Huckle, Kerry Parkinson, Lorna Grigsby, Tegan Stock.