Royal Russell

Junior School

Bulletin

Summer Term 2016

Dear Parents,

I feel slightly bereft this week without the usual background, however I hope that you

are now able to read my scrawl a little better. It is amazing what I have been able to get

away with writing all this time!

We had a fantastic Ski Trip during the holidays. My thanks to Mr and Mrs Netherway,

Mrs Flynn, Miss Brennan and Mrs Thompson who gave up their holidays to accompany

children and parents on what is now an annual and much sought after trip. Watch out

for Montgenevre 2017 coming soon.

A hot and steamy Trinity pool was the venue for our swimmers on Thursday night and

whilst my beloved Liverpool were trying to throw away some European glory I was

lucky enough see some excellent individual and team performances. Well done to all

involved and thank you to all those who supported on the night.

I look forward to seeing many of you on Sunday as we welcome 400 children to school

for the inaugural Restless Triathlon. There is still time for some last minute sponsorship

to ensure that every child has raised the minimum requirement for entry of £50….some

have raised considerably more and all donations are very gratefully received.

Best wishes

Mr James C Thompson

Saturday 7th May The Junior School Assembly Hall

Racing starts 7:30pm

Tickets £15 pp

Includes Fish and Chips Supper

(Vegetarian and non-fish options)

Cash Bar: Wine, Beer and Soft Drinks.

Please Order your tickets from emmathistleton@hotmail.com

Please include the following information: Name, Telephone Number and Number

of tickets required.

The 1853 Society present

The 1853 Society Let’s go Racing! Saturday 7th May

Following the sell-out success of the comedy night, we are proud to announce a new event: a Race Night on Saturday the 7th May. Including supper, the evening is for all members of the Royal Russell Community and their guests, and allows for the extra excitement of sponsoring your Race or buying a Horse. (see below) Tickets are now on sale Date: Saturday 7th May 2016 Start: 7.30 pm Finish: 11.00 pm Venue: Royal Russell Junior School Assembly Hall. Tickets £15.00 pp (includes a Fish and Chip/Non Fish/Vegetarian Supper) Cash Bar open on the night. There are 8 races on the evening and there is the opportunity to sponsor a race, with the name of your company or sports club or just you. (Only two races left) You can become an owner for the evening and buy and name your very own horse for just £10.00. If your horse wins its race there is a cash prize for every winning owner! With a raffle race and an auction race it is sure to be great night and with maximum of 100 tickets available (which are selling fast) buy now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available by Email at emmathistleton@hotmail.com Race sponsorship available at david.brennan@aol.com or telephone 07530 007029 Horse Purchase (£10.00) is available at david.brennan@aol.com or telephone 07530 007029 See you on the night! Nigel Haigh, Chairman

2016

Sunday 17 April 2016 Triathlon: Restless Development Royal Russell Triathlon

(H) (LL)

Wednesday 20 April 2016 9:00 AM - 10:30

AM Swimming: Year 5 & 6 House Gala (LL/EJ)

Friday 22 April 2016 1:00 PM Rounders: U11 Farringtons Tournament (A) (LL)

Restless Triathlon Royal Russell School - Swimming Start Times

Saturday 23rd April

Croydon Performing Arts Festival:

Woodwind Section 9.30-11.15am

Saturday 30th April

Croydon Performing Arts Festival:

Guitars

Monday 2nd May

BANK HOLIDAY

Friday 6th May

Bushcraft Trip Departs 7am

Saturday 7th May

1853 Society Race Night 7pm

Sunday 8th May

Bushcraft Trip Returns 8pm

Key Dates for the Summer Term

Wednesday 11th May

Y1 and Y2 Transfer to Upper Juniors

Parents’ Meeting 6-7pm

Wednesday 18th May

Y1 –Y6 Parents Evening

‘Helping your child with Maths’ 6-7pm

Thursday 19th May

Y4 Trip to Fairfield Halls 9am

Monday 23rd May

Music Café 3.45pm

Wednesday 25th May

Nursery Assembly 8.45am

Lower Junior Parents Evening

‘Helping Your Child with English’ 6-7pm

Friday 27th May

Half Term Begins 3.30pm

Key Dates for the Summer Term

Tuesday 7th June

Violin and Recorder Soiree 3.45pm

Thursday 9th June

Year 3 Trip to National Gallery 8.30am

Friday 10th June

Upper Junior Sports Day 9am

Tuesday 14th June

Nursery Trip

British Wildlife Centre 9am

Summer Serenade 6.30pm

Wednesday 15th June

Forest School Visit for Reception Parents

1.15pm

Key Dates for the Summer Term

Wednesday 22nd June

Year 7 New Pupils Induction Day

10.45am – 7pm

Year 7 New Pupils and Parents

Welcome Evening 6pm

Thursday 23rd June

Reception Trip to Gatton Park 9am

Friday 24th June

Year 5 and 6 Sports Tour to

Condover Hall Departs 8am

Year 1 Assembly 8.45am

CCF Sleepover

Sunday 26th June

Year 5 and 6 Sports Tour Returns 4pm

Tuesday 28th June

Year 2 Trip to Greenwich Observatory 9am

Parents Evening ‘Open Book Viewing’

4.30 – 7 pm

Thursday 30th June

Year 4 Assembly 8.45am

Key Dates for the Summer Term

Saturday 2nd July

Royal Russell Day 9-12pm

Cricket: Headmasters’ XI v Parents 2pm

Monday 4th July

Year 6 Production of Peter Pan 7pm

Tuesday 5th July

Year 6 Production of Peter Pan 7pm

Wednesday 6th July

Year 6 Trip to Chessington 9am - 4pm

Lower Junior Sports Day 1pm

Thursday 7th July

RESERVE Lower Junior Sports Day 9am

Year 2 Final Assembly 9am

Upper Junior Prize Giving Assembly 2.30pm

Summer Term Ends 3.30pm

NO Clubs/Pre/Tea or Crèche

Key Dates for the Summer Term

Bobby Davro in Surprise Appearance at Sold Out 1853 Society Comedy Night!

Over 200 family with their friends and supporters of Royal Russell and The 1853 Society had a spectacular evening at the end of last term. Our sense of anticipation was heightened by the surprise announcement of a guest appearance of comedy legend Bobby Davro.

Comedienne compare, Sally Ann Hayward, kept control: Sally Anne was joined by Phil Reid, Paul Ricketts and Phil Butler – all highly talented comedians. We have Sally Anne to thank for establishing what will get us adults a detention: Our Headmasters did come in for a bit of scrutiny…. and only the brave dared to heckle, or for that matter to sit at the front!

Evenings as good as these don’t happen by themselves, the committee would like to thank our three corporate sponsors and of course Joke Club for putting on one terrific show! My thanks to the 1853 Society committee for their hard work: It is an honour to deliver events to appeal to a wide cross section of our community - that involve family and friends: what more can that say about how we value our School. Although having a great time is our main objective, the evening will have made a substantial contribution to the pavilion fund. Thank you!

SUMMER TERM PE / GAMES KIT

Year 1 – 6 pupils are expected to wear white socks and white /

house tops for Games and PE this term. If Upper Junior boys

have cricket kit then they may wear this for Games lessons

Please pack away netball / football tops and maroon socks as

these are not school uniform for this term. Likewise the ‘under

armour’ tops and are not required. Leggings may still be worn

though NOT as an alternative to tracksuit bottoms

Congratulations to our swimming finalists, lots of great

swims and close races.

Gabriel- finalist, Eivie & Yasmin 6th, Millie & Millie (Y4)

& Starzia 5th, Relay team- Millie, Georgia, Starzia & Lily

4th, Millie W, Sam S & Krishan 4th, Safia 3rd!

A great swim for Millie Wood who won the Y6

Backstroke for the second year running, awesome

swimming and a fantastic result- well done.

Thanks to Mrs Jones & Mrs Nott for supporting the

team.

Results

Girls joint 5th

Boys 5th

Handicap trophy

Girls 3rd

Boys 3rd

The Year 5 & 6 House Swimming Gala

will be taking place next Wednesday 20th

April.

ALL pupils are expected to swim and

represent their house. Please ensure

that the correct kit is brought in on the

day.

Year 4 Trip to Hampton Court

On the 21st march 2016, Year 4 set off to visit Hampton Court. While we were travelling it was rush hour, which was very exciting but also a bit squishy! Once at Hampton Court, we met our tour guide Jake. Jake told us lots of things, such as how they had built Hampton Court and how it had changed over the years. Jake mainly discussed with us all about Tudor Exploration and how their view of the world changed lots and lots. We learnt about the importance of trade as well. Later we saw Henry VIII apartments, old furniture, tapestries and fancy chandeliers that were lit with candles! We also visited the royal dining hall and the kitchens where there was a huge fireplace that had meat being cooked on it. We also got to see Henry VIII’s chapel and inside there was a replica of Henry VIII’s sparkly crown. Our last sight was the gardens and wow were they spectacular, there were trees shaped like mushrooms, fountains, tennis courts and animals. We could also see the River Thames too. We had a wonderful trip! Written by Andrew Pavalarajancroos

During school hours, we are required to ensure the safeguarding of all pupils. Any parents on site between 8.30am and 3.15pm need to be signed in and

accompanied by a member of staff.

With this in mind, it would be most appreciated if you could leave the school premises after handing your child over in the morning and wait in the front lobby

or at the front of the school until your child’s designated collection times after school.

Breakfast Club is Open from 7.45am for any children who need to arrive at school

before 8.15am. At 8.15am the Breakfast Club staff team leave the dining hall to supervise the children outside and take them to classes and are therefore unable to supervise any later breakfast arrivals. If you wish your child to have breakfast

please ensure they arrive by 8am.

Safeguarding Notice to Parents

Graham Swann to run 33rd London Marathon

https://www.justgiving.com/graham-swann2

Yes folks, our very own ‘Swanny’ will once

again be running the London Marathon in aid of Demelza Hospice Care for Children

(https://www.demelza.org.uk/)

Please give as generously as you can for this wonderful cause and for this wonderful

achievement and thank you in advance for your support

Second Hand Uniform

Second Hand Uniform sales will take place at the Coach House Shop between

3.00 – 4.15 pm on:

Monday 9th May Friday 10th June