Longroyde Junior SchoolNews…

Friday 22nd January 2016 Headteacher

R.J.Fox

No 460

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Hooters

Tauheed Rehman writes…”At the weekend I went to mosque and took part in a competition for reading a portion from the Qur'an. The Nazm is where we read a poem in front of everyone. When I took part in it I got a first in both competitions. I had a lot of fun there. In the picture below you can see my trophies and certificates.”

Have you been on Parentview and let us have your views on our school?

Holiday Requests Please note that there is no such thing as a holiday request now the government has removed school’s right to allow holidays in term time. Any absence has to be extenuating (such as funerals); cost or family birthdays are not included. Schools have never authorised the week in May every year when SATs take place which is the second week 9-13th May this year).

I was delighted on Monday to see that Isabella had listened to the assembly on the life of Martin Luther King and then gone and found an AR book on him so she could read up herself. Well done Isabella, what a great attitude to learning you have!

 Reading Books This is a reminder to all parents that reading books need to be in children’s bags each day. There are occasions in each day when children read and like planners and PE kits they need to be in school. Can we encourage parents to read with their children every day. Even when children are at junior school parents need to continue to support reading. Reading is the key to every other subject and the reason we are so keen to see every children succeed in improving their reading age.

REWARDS Best Attendance J6 (99.4%) Whole School Attendance this week 96.3% Whole School Attendance this year so far 96.9% Tidiest Class of the Week J3 Best Behaved Classes of the Week J3 and J4 House Points 1st Fire 3,430, 2nd Earth 3,180, 3rd Air 2,215, 4th Water 1,252

Our school Attendance Target is 97% this year. Attendance + Punctuality = Achievement

REWARDS Pupil’s Choice Codie-Leigh Collins, George Schofield, Marion Lyonga, Holly Bland, Evie LongZeenat Amir, Harith Ijaz Rising Star Sophie van Gulijk, Bethany Hartley,Abi Bowen,Miah Ellis-Roberts, Ridah Hamid, Evie Long, Max Lomas, Emily Goswell

Next Week 25 th -29th January 2016

Monday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Guitar lessons pm Tuesday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Guitar, Brass, Clarinet/Flute lessons pm. Y5/6 Football Training 3.3-4.30pm.Wednesday Rewards Assembly 9.00am All welcome. Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Drama 3.30-4.30pm Thursday School Band at lunchtime. Clarinet & Flute lessons pm. Dance 3.20-4.20pm. Friday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm.

 

We have been fortunate this week that one of Britain’s foremost ‘bloggers’ has agreed to write a book review for us. Normally she can be found on the internet reviewing the latest lipstick, perfume or other cosmetic product (see www.Blogspot) but through a contact, we have been able to get her to review one of our library books.

Here is what Jessica Grace thought of…

Matilda by Roald DahlRoald Dahl is the master of feel-good children's stories, so much so that even at the age of 22 I'm still enjoying his books. Matilda is a story full of humour and adventure. By the age of 5 Matilda is reading books far beyond her years and can easily do calculations in her head. She's quite simply brilliant even though her family fail to realise it. When Matilda starts school she impresses Miss Honey, her sweet and caring new teaching, by showing off her knowledge. Despite the looming presence of the no nonsense Headteacher, Miss Trunchbowl, who seems to think Matilda is nothing special, Matilda confidently navigates her way through a new school and forms a bond with Miss Honey. In the end it is a bond that saves them both from nasty families and proves Matilda to be a real heroin. If you learn anything from Matilda it should be this: it doesn't matter who you are, you can do it. 

Thank you Jessica Grace! (Ed)

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This Week 18 th -22 nd January 2016

Monday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Guitar lessons pm Tuesday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Guitar, Brass, Clarinet/Flute lessons pm. Y5/6 Football Training 3.3-4.30pm.Wednesday Rewards Assembly 9.00am All welcome. Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm. Drama 3.30-4.30pm Thursday School Band at lunchtime. Clarinet & Flute lessons pm. Dance 3.20-4.20pm. Friday Library (all year groups) 12.40-1.15pm.

 

As you can see, our staff can turn their hands to most things and thank goodness that they can! Here Mrs Richmond-Flinn is seen doubling up in the server when we were short-staffed this week. Mr Hurst and Mrs Owen also helped in Hooters and other staff have covered other duties. Thank you.