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Royal Russell
Junior School
Bulletin
Spring Term
Happy
Easter
What’s happening in Nursery during week beginning 23rd March 2015
Additional Focused Activities
General news updates & reminders.
Our class assembly takes place on Thursday 26th March at 8.45 you
are welcome to join us.
We break up for Easter on Friday 27th March at the end of the school
day.
Our next Celebration assembly will be Friday 17th April when all
birthdays from 1st to 19th April will be celebrated.
Personal, Social & Emotional
Development.
Working collaboratively, taking turns to
speak and listen. Following instructions and
showing awareness of our friends' varying
levels of self confidence.
Mathematics
Investigating patterns.
Looking at and describing patterns.
Identifying, creating and continuing repeating patterns
involving colours and shapes.
Physical Development.
Using finger tip precision and
small tools to create our Easter
chicks and cards.
Developing our underarm and
over arm throwing skills in PE.
Expressive Arts and Design.
Designing patterns on eggs.
Decorating eggs and chicks.
Using a variety of paint effects to create Easter
cards.
Communication & Language: Speaking/ Reading :
Listening to the story of Puddles and The Happy Easter Day.
Listening and Attention: Listening to stories and recalling details.
Remembering characters from the story in sequence.
Phonics:
Recapping our recognition of s,a,t,i,p,n,c,k,ck,e,h,r,m,d,g,o,u,l,b
Writing: Formation practice of different letters shapes.
Writing our names in our Easter cards.
Understanding The World
Understanding that people have
different faiths, that some people are
Christians and they celebrate Jesus
being alive again at Easter with
reference to Easter eggs and new
life linking to chicks.
Discussing celebrations and linking
to craft with eggs and chicks.
Making ‘Easter nests’ .
Look , listen and note….
Children’s thoughts about the Easter celebrations
they know about and discussion of any
celebrations they may take part in relating to their
own faith or family custom.
Communication, Language and Literacy
News writing – what have you done this weekend?
Making Easter cards and writing independently who the card is to.
To write about the Easter story and illustrate it.
And… Is it time for the dinosaur egg to hatch?
Continue to play games to develop children’s understanding and
knowledge in phonics.
Revise and revisit previous learnt sounds and apply the sounds independently in our writing. Phonics games on IWB and carpet area using
clipboards and mini white boards. Continuing to practice correct letter
formation.
What’s happening in Reception during week beginning 23rd March 2015
Additional Focused Activities
General news updates & reminders
Just to reminder you that the beginning of the Summer term starts on Tuesday 14th April at 8:30am. If your child would like to wear your summer
uniform girls should be wearing the summer dress with white socks and boys
to wear shorts with short grey shorts.
Just a reminder in the holidays to continue with reading. You could go and
visit a library, write a book review which your child could then bring into
school. Continue with maths activities, adding and subtracting and telling
the time.
Please continue to take observations and send them into school.
Please encourage your child to dress and do their buttons up
independently as this is expected of them in Year 1 and it is good for their
fine motor skills.
Our next Celebration assembly will be Friday 17th April when all birthdays
from 1st to 19th April will be celebrated.
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Sharing what we have done at the weekend with our friends.
Forest School to take part in open ended activities of their choice. Collect
resources to make an Easter tree.
Working alongside our buddies to take part in an Easter egg hunt.
Mathematics
Revise and revisit number bonds with an Easter theme.
Ordering different sized eggs.
Repeating patterns using an Easter theme – can the children create
their own.
Understanding The World
The Easter Story.
Cooking chocolate nests.
Physical Development
Continuing to develop team games and working with one another.
Practicing holding the ball in a ‘w’ shape to shoot in the hoops , remember to push the ball up.
Expressive Arts and Design
Create your own Easter bonnet and decorate it at school.
Children to create their own Easter garden on a plate inspired by
Beatrice in Cheeky Tigers.
Create your own Easter decorations for the tree.
Create your own Easter paintings.
Write Dance – Easter themed.
Easter
Monday 16th March
Cross Country: Year 5 & 6 House Cross Country To Take Place During GamesTime
Football: Girls House Football Collection from School at: 4.45pm
Tuesday 24 March
Gymnastics: Year 3 & 4 House Gymnastics Collection from School at: 5.30pm
Wednesday 25 March
Junior School Open Day
Gymnastics: Year 5 & 6 House Gymnastics Collection from School at: 5.30pm
Hockey: U11AB vs Eltham (H) Collection from School at: 4.45pm
Thursday 26 March
Nursery Assembly
Aquathon: Year 2 to Year 6 vs Old Palace and Elmhurst (H) Collection from School at: 5.30pm
Friday 27 March
Hockey: Year 3 & 4 House Matches To Take Place During Games Time
Spring Term Ends at 3.30pm – Prep, Tea and Crèche will run as normal. There will be NO Upper Junior Clubs
Saturday 28 March:
Junior School Ski Trip to Claviere Departs Junior School at: 8.30am
Some exciting ‘time travel’ back to 1666 happened in Year 2 on March 12th.
Our guide was Serena from ‘Perform for Schools’,
who led us through the chaos of the Great Fire of London.
Year 2 became bakers at Thomas Farriner’s shop in Pudding Lane, producing delicious
treats for King Charles II, before witnessing the accidental spark which triggered the fire.
They created a soundscape of the fire itself, a Great Fire rap and also acted out the progress of the flames through the closely built wooden
houses of 17th century London. They fought hard to put out the fire using
leather buckets and water from the Thames; they gazed on the ruins of St Paul’s Cathedral and wandered the streets, homeless and lost.
What a great way to get a ‘feel’ for history!
Year 2 Travel Back In Time To 1666
Year 3 trip to the British Museum
On Wednesday Year 3 boarded the coach bright and early to begin the trip to the British Museum.
The main focus of our trip was to see the Sutton Hoo exhibition.
The children had particularly enjoyed learning about this in our History lessons, however we were also going to see
the Roman exhibits as this had been our focus in the Autumn term.
The Roman exhibition was our first port of call and the children armed with clipboards immediately started
drawing nearly everything they could see! Ancient statues, colourful mosaics and well-worn pottery all touched by
Roman hands a long time ago! After lunch we then went to see the famous Sutton Hoo
exhibition and it was wonderful to see the expressions of amazement as the children saw examples
of all the artefacts that they had learnt about from books and photos.
The helmet and the shield were a particular delight. This really brought to life everything the
children had learnt in class. The children were exceptionally well-behaved throughout
the day and our thanks must also go to Mrs Payne, Mrs Goppy, Mrs Thurbin, and Mrs Stephens
who gave of their time to help us to make this visit such a success.
House Music Competition
Well done to all, who took part in our annual Junior School ‘House Music Competition’
on Wednesday evening. Canterbury, Durham, Exeter and York Houses were all represented in five competing music
categories and it was a very exciting event which showcased the considerable
talents of our young musicians. Special thanks go to Mr Millward –assisted by
Mr Thompson, who adjudicated the competition and provided such encouraging
comments and positive feedback in his presentation at the end of the evening.
Well done once again to all the musicians who performed in their individual instrumental
categories and congratulations to Durham House who were the overall winners.
Siobhan Fox
Head of Junior School Music
Next week there are several house events
Monday: Y5/6 house cross country in games
House GIRLS football 3.45-5.30pm- any girls who
wish to play are welcome
Tuesday: Y3/4 House gymnastics in the Sports hall- 3.45-
5.30pm (all Y3/4 gymnasts)
Wednesday Y5/6 House gymnastics in the Sports hall- 3.45-
5.30pm (all Y5/6 gymnasts)
Friday: Y3/4 House hockey during games (Y4 top bring their
swim kit in case of poor weather)
Sports Reminders
The Second Hand Uniform Shop will be open on
Friday 27th March 2015
3 – 4.15pm (weather permitting).
The shop is always in need of any unwanted uniform that is in good condition, so if you
have anything that you would like to donate, please place it in the brown box
outside the shop door. We also need some hangers please especially
for Shirts and Trousers Many thanks.
If you would like to reserve any items please let me know, email [email protected]
We have a small stock of brand new items available:
White shirts, packs of 2: £4 each Collar sizes: 14.5" / 15.5" / 16.5" / 17"
White blouses, 3/4 sleeve: £4 each Sizes: 38" (16) / 40"(18) / 42"(20)
Black V neck jumpers: £4 each
Sizes: 42" / 44"
Maroon V neck jumpers: £4 each Sizes 38" / 40"
Dark grey Bermuda shorts £2 each
Sizes: Age 4 / Age 11 / 30" / 32" / 34"
Plain white Airtex polo shirts £2 each Size 38"
Black tights £1 per pack
Sizes: Age 8-10 / Ladies 36-42 hip
Black fleece scarves £1 each Black Gloves (Youths and Adults) £1 pence per pair
Black Fleece hats £1 each
1853 Second Hand Uniform Sale
Royal Russell Players next production, the Wonderful World of Dissocia will be performed
in the PAC 9-11th April at 7.30pm. Tickets available from www.rrplayers.co.uk
Digital Parenting Magazine
This week your child has been given a free magazine from Vodafone called
Digital Parenting. It has lots of advice, hints and tips about using technology
at home with your children. Some of the stories this month are:
• “No tech at the table”
• “Who owns what you post on social media”
• “How our kids are growing up online”
• “How tech can enhance a child’s learning”
If you would like a digital download of the current magazine then please click
here:
http://www.vodafone.com/content/parents/digital-parenting/magazines.html
(You can also access previous editions via this link)
We are once again collecting vouchers for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids programme.
The collection box can be found inside the foyer
outside the Headmasters office.
Thanks for your support.
Sainsbury’s Active Kids 2015
SuperCamps The Uk’s no.1 For childcare during the school holidays
Fantastic holiday activity camps
Royal Russell School Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm
Activities for ages 4-14
Easter * May Half Term * Summer 10% off Super Camps in 2015 for
Royal Russell School parents
Use the following codes to claim your 10% discount: Easter – PARENTEASTER15 (expires 06.03.15)
May Half Term & Summer – PARENTMAYSUMMER15 (01.05.15)
Croydon Bikeability Easter Holiday Courses Free, 2015 Free Bikeability Easter Holiday Cycling Course Venue:
Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, Croydon, SE25 4QL
Level 2 - 30/31 Mar & 1/2 April 4 - consecutive days - AM 10:00 12:00PM 13:00 15:00
Level 3 7th Apr 10:00 14:30 (1 day course)
Info Pack Online booking form contact us: [email protected] www.cyclinginstructor.com
0845 652 0421
Junior School Blog
http://year6royalrussell.wordpress.com/
This week we have stories about Year 5
trip to Natural History Museum, Sports
fixtures, buddies and meet the blogging
team.