8th Nov

Unity is strength. . . when there is
teamwork and collaboration,

wonderful things can be achieved.
- Mattie Stepanek

B U L L E T I NThe weekly newsletter to keep you updated with the highlights of

Headlinesthe school week
8th November 2019

PoIninttesreosft Hello, and welcome back to the second half of the Autumn Term 2019!
It's going to be a packed one :-)
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It all began with our joint Firework event on Thursday which was
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Bawnmore Infant School. It is always great to have this joint event
where we can join together as a community.

As the Chairs of Governors and Headteachers of our respective
schools (Bilton C of E Junior School, Bawnmore Community Infant
School and Bilton Infant School) we wanted to advise you that
following a unanimous decision by each of our governing bodies, we
wish to consult on becoming a federation.

The news of the consultation of the federation between the three schools was
also made available on this day. Please see our website for more details of
the consultation where you will find the letter sent out to parents via emailed
also a list of Frequently Asked Questions. www.biltonjuniorschool.co.uk/
federation/4583480136

We now welcome your views on our plans to federate and are
opening a six-week consultation period. The consultation was open
from 12:00 (noon) 7 November 2019 until 12:00 (noon) on Friday 20
December 2019 and all questions and feedback should be sent via email
to [email protected] , for consideration by each
governing body.

Our key drivers for this are: to strengthen and formalise our existing
collaboration, continue to collectively serve and support our local
community in Bilton, by working together. We firmly believe that this
proposed change will only serve to cement our existing strong partnerships
and further develop and benefit our local community; including pupils,
families and staff.

Kind Regards,

Mrs Norton

Plantagenet Drive, Rugby, CV 22 6LB
Email:

[email protected]

Notices

Wisdom A really poignant thing I saw this week.

Our value for this half term is Something worth bearing in mind!
Wisdom. Mrs N :-)

We will be spending a lot of our assemblies
talking about what it means

to be wise and make wise choices in life.

What is your definition of wisdom?
Have a chat with your children over a meal.

I love this old poem which my
Grandma loved:

'A wise old owl lived in an oak
The more he saw the less he spoke
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why can't we all be like that wise old bird?'

I have the freedom and choice to be
ambitious for my future

Notices

7 supporters have purchased 13 tickets for Bilton C of E Junior
School Association. Thanks so much!

With that level of support, Bilton C of E Junior School
Association is on track to raise £338.00 for good causes over

the next 12 months!

It's really easy to get involved:
https://www.rugbylotto.org/support/bilton-c-of-e-junior-

school-association

FIS (Family Information Service) are currently
holding drop-ins where families can access
support and guidance at their local children
and family centre. Please find below the
timetable of sessions.
NOVEMBER
Thursday 14th November
Claremont
1pm – 3pm
Friday 29th November
Boughton Leigh
9am – 12pm

DECEMBER
Wednesday 4th December
Long Lawford 9am – 12pm
Tuesday 10th December
Boughton Leigh 1pm -3pm
Thursday 19th December
Claremont 1pm -3 pm

I have the freedom and choice to be
ambitious for my future

Notices

This pom pom was found at our school gates by a couple
of our children. It spreads a very important message
about loneliness and feelings of isolation. We are going to
place it somewhere else and send our pictures on.
Just Straight Talk began supporting people in 2012 with
the aim of encouraging and empowering them to build
lives within the communities where they live.

JST has an excellent record of working with people aged
16-65 preparing them to enhance their lives from housing,
health, well-being to employment, training and
education.

Notices Celebrations

Mathematician of the Star reader of the week
week
3SV Nina F and Maia H for reading well
3SV Simrut S for super Mathletics, keep it up! together.
3ES Harmony N-T for great Mathletics work and helping 3ES Henry G for great reading and quizzing.
children in maths lessons. 3ED Maia B for great reading and quizzing.
3ED All of the class for great Mathletics effort.
4FM Lucas M for showing great enthusiasm for reading.
4FM All of the class for great effort in maths. 4AT Rhiannon W for most words read this week.
4AT Poppy G-S for great effort in maths. 4MB Ellie B for great contribution to guided reading
4MB Justin T for making a great contribution in lessons this sessions.
week.
5AL Harvey C for doing a great amount of reading.
5AL Shivani A for always working hard in 5SS Rollover.
maths. 5JE Rollover.
5SS Rollover.
5JE Rollover. 6KC Joe D for improved confidence when reading to
peers.
6KC Ethan L brilliant maths all round. 6CC Charlotte F for an excellent amount of reading.
6CC Josh K for perseverance and excellent thinking in maths. 6JB Charlotte D for sharing her enjoyment of reading
6JB Austin R for sharing great mathematical thinking.

Excellence awards Top Table

3SV Tommy F for super work in our Stone Age topic. Friendship 3ES
3ES The whole class for a mature attitude and Harmony N-T
following instructions carefully this week!
3ED Lilah G for consistent hard work. Service 6KC Every week Mr. Wilson
Ben W 6JB and his team awards
4FM Jack G for sharing his amazing artwork in class. Max S 6KC children for
4AT Daniel R for his helpful behaviour supporting Finley W demonstrating our
others. Christian values
4MB Rollover Compassion 6JB during lunch time,
Holly B 6KC the nominated
5AL Ashley R-W for her continued involvement in Ishaan B children get an
lessons. invitation to join the
5SS Lottie S for a calm and positive approach to all top table on the
her lessons. Friday of that week
5JE Scarlett G for an enthusiastic response to all
learning. Punctuality

6KC Laura O for enthusiastic reading and positive Congratulations to Oak & Sycamore
attitude towards it. Houses for perfect time keeping, along
6CC Harry D for asking some great questions during with years 3 and 6 who all got to school
the school trip and fantastic behaviour. on time this week. This is a great start
6JB Orla H for excellent support during to the new half term!
Remembrance badge making.
Our individual award this week goes to
French: Dexter M (4FM) for fantastic effort in his Lulu in 4FM for perfect time keeping.
French book. Well done Lulu :-)

Features

Another BJS staff member to celebrate........
A huge 'Thank you' this week goes to Mrs Strefford our amazing School Business Manager. She has been
behind a lot of our huge projects, including the All Weather Track and helps to carefully look after our
money. She writes policies, handles GDPR, supports our office ladies and much, much more. The school

simply could not run without her! Thank You!

I have the freedom and choice to be
ambitious for my future

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