Hove Junior School Newsletter 20, 9th March 2016 Message from Mrs Southern Dear Parents and Carers, It was our World Book Day last week - the children looked amazing and had a wonderful time! The staff also went to great lengths to dress as their favourite characters - thank you for supporting this. Years 5 & 6 at Portland Road were treated to a visit by a local author, M.G.Leonard. Many of the children bought her latest book, Beetle Boy. Enjoy reading! Thank you also for supporting parents evening last week. An online survey has been sent to you all for feedback so we can continue to improve communication throughout the year. A reminder that from the summer term we are asking all children to wear black shoes, trainers or boots as part of a change to our uniform policy. A text will be sent to you to remind you of the correct uniform. Thank you for your continued support Many thanks, Maddie Southern Headteacher
Dates for your Diary Dates for your Diary cont d Wed 16 Mar PTA Meeting 9am Mon 11 April Return to School 8.40am Fri 18 Mar Sports Relief Day Dress up in PE Kit Weds 11-13 May Yr4 PGL Windmill Hill Residential Fri 11 Mar Parent Council 9-10.30am Fri 27 May Break for Half Term 3.30pm Tues 22 Mar Soundmakers Assembly 4E parents only - 2pm Mon 6 Jun INSET DAY Tue 22 Mar Spring Disco - HR Site 5.30-6.45pm Wed 23 Mar Thur 24 Mar LAST DAY OF TERM INSET DAY Child of the Week Award Winners - Week ending 26th February 2016 3 Sapphire Kay 3 Emerald Mabel 3 Amber Eldaras 4 Sapphire Fay 4 Emerald Alexander 4 Amber Poya Child of the Week Award Winners - Week ending 4th March 2016 3 Sapphire Harry L 3 Emerald Solomon 3 Amber Joshua 4 Sapphire Hanan 4 Emerald Edward 4 Amber Nash
Merit Awards Kaiya, Freya Savanna, Noah, Roni, Mabel, Dexter, Mateusz, Manu Ruby, Harry K, Habiba Oliver, Josie, Luka, Harry K, Ryley N, Sadie, Zach Laily Lucia, Elizabeth, Nash, Sonny, Kyla, Ethan Edie, Tom Isaac Kit, Mia Ola 3 Amber 3 Emerald 3 Sapphire 3 Sapphire 3 Sapphire 4 Amber 4 Amber 4 Sapphire 4 Sapphire 4 Sapphire Super Gold Gold Silver Gold Super Gold Gold Super Gold Bronze Gold Super Gold Attendance Ted winning classes were: Week ending 28th Feb 4 Amber with 99.2% & Week ending 4th March 4 Amber with 97.2%
HELP! We are taking part in the Brighton Festival Children's Parade this year and will need transport to ferry our "big build" into Brighton on Saturday 7th May 2016. If you have access to a flatbed truck or large van please contact the office at Holland Road on 01273 294333 In addition, if anyone has a jigsaw (saw)!! and would be willing to help us out, we would love to hear from you! Thank you Mrs Thomas and Mrs Adams (3 Amber Holland Road) Sports for Schools Well done to the children for taking part in our Sports for Schools event with athlete Luke Lenin Ford. Thank you so much for your generous sponsorship. We raised a fantastic amount of 893.08 The money raised will help buy PE equipment for the school and support GB athletes. Well done!
Well done to everyone who took part in the Brighton Half Marathon 28.2.16! The runners were amazing and the atmosphere was fabulous. Four members of staff ran the half marathon this year. Mrs Murdock, Mr Jamieson, Miss Leedham and Miss Skelton all ran the marathon in excellent times and raised a vast amount of money for their charities. We are extremely proud of them! Youth Race Frankie in 3S & Harriet 4E entered the Youth race and achieved a fantastic finishing time for their one mile run! It was a great fun event with all the other half-marathon runners there too. Both girls have a lovely medal to celebrate finishing the race. Well done! Sports Relief - Fri 18 March Children to come into school dressed in their PE Kits (tracksuits) 1.00 donation please
BACA's Primary School Cricket Artwork Competition Pupils across Brighton and Hove are invited to participate in this exciting artwork competition, aimed at creating a piece of art that will be used to decorate the new Sir Rod Aldridge Cricket Centre and the Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, which is due to be completed in the summer. The centre will offer training and playing facilities, promoting sporting excellence and enabling local pupils to develop cricketing talent and fitness. To enter the competition: Go to the office at either Portland Road or Holland Road to collect a template sheet Create a cricket themed design for the template sheet Hand it back to the office by Monday, 24th April 2016 BACA's art department and senior leader will select a winning entry from each school, as well as vote on the top three pieces overall. The top three winners will be invited to the grand opening of the Cricket Centre along with their family and a member of staff. P.E. Kits Please be reminded of appropriate P.E kit for lessons: shorts (or tracksuit trousers in winter), T-shirts, trainers The new Hove Junior kits can be purchased from Logo Sports Safety Net All the children should have received a copy of the Safety Net newsletter in their book bag. In the Spring edition it looks at online safety, talking to your child about serious incidents like the refugee crisis, and give tips for developing healthy body image and lifestyle.
The Outdoors Project After School Club SUMMER TERM at Hove Junior School Holland Road starts on Thursday 21 st April 2016, running every Thursday for 12 weeks. ALL NEW activities will include: 5 x NEW Games 2 x NEW - Team Building Challenges NEW Feather Sticks & Water Bush Craft Fire Lighting Workshop NEW - Air Toys Workshops - Hoop Gliders and Air Mayhem Circus Skills - with Flower Sticks, Poi, Diabolo and Hoops NEW - MAD Science experiments from Dr Wally 2 x NEW - Forest School Workshop Sessions NEW Bubble Mania! - Bubble Making Workshop There are only 20 places available these are available online at www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk/after-school-clubs The cost is 78.00 for a 12 week course. The club will run for one hour between 3.30pm and 4.30pm every Thursday in all weathers, so please ensure your child has suitable outdoor clothing, footwear and waterproofs. All staff are CRB/DBS checked, insured and fully trained. Dates are as follows: 21st, 28th April, 5th, 12th, 19th, 16th May, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June, 7th, 14th July If you have any queries, please contact us directly on 01273 933 781 or email info@theoutdoorsproject.co.uk Easter Holiday Clubs running at St Ann s Well Gardens, Hove Park and Buckingham Park (Shoreham). See our website for bookings and further details! We also run Birthday Parties, Parent & Toddler groups (Saplings), Holiday Clubs and Forest Schools for Nurseries & Schools www.theoutdoorsproject.co.uk
Brighton & Hove Golf Club Junior Drive Wednesday 30th March & Friday 8th April @ 1pm Want to be part of something new and exciting? Why not come along to our FREE junior taster golf sessions at Brighton & Hove Golf Club. Whether new to the game or already playing, our Drive will encourage your child to learn new skills which will help them on and off the golf course. Aimed for juniors aged 5 upwards, these taster sessions are a fun and easy way to try golf in a safe and friendly environment. The sessions will be taken by PGA Professional Anthony Killik who has vast experience of teaching juniors of all ages and abilities and will last for approximately 1 hour. If you have any questions or wish to book, then please contact Anthony on (01273) 556482 or pro@brightongolf.co.uk Spaces are limited, so please book fast. Tiger and Rory started when they were 2...don t leave it too late!