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.
Monday, 22 March 2010
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, 15 March 2010
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Monday, 8 March 2010
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.
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.
Sunday, 7 March 2010
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Thank you for your support.
Monday, 1 March 2010
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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