bulletin 16.03.18

BJS Bulletin

BILTON C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL

Plantagenet Drive, Rugby, CV 22 6LB 16TH MARCH 2018

BILTON C F E Headlines
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Dear Parents and Carers,
SPECIAL
POINTS OF Another eventful week here at BJS. Thanks to Ms Davies for all the science opportunities that
INTEREST: children have had this week. It was excellently planned and organised. Two visitors and lots of
activities have really inspired the children and staff! Please enjoy the various photographs on display in
‘GOOD’ the bulletin.

OFSTED We also received our Section 8 Inspection letter from OFSTED this week, hopefully you got my text/Face
Report is book message or tweet! If you didn’t you can find the letter with the outcomes of the inspection on the
attached to website or attached to this bulletin! I am immensely proud of the report and have to say the Inspector
although thorough and rigorous was a human being!
the My favourite quotes are:
bulletin ‘A sense of teamwork pervades the school.’

‘Governors and leaders know the school very well and are sharply focused on continuous improvement.’

‘Pupils’ excellent personal development is at the heartbeat of the school. Relationships between staff
and pupils are extremely positive. Staff model and teach values well. Consequently, pupils are caring and
kind, and have inclusive views about the world.’

‘The ‘no outsiders’ curriculum enables pupils to talk maturely about accepting difference. Comments
from pupils included: ‘You should not discriminate against others for being different’, and ‘It does not
matter if someone is white, black, gay, or if they are from a different culture, everybody has the right to
be included.’

‘Subject leaders are proactive and lead successful whole-school improvements. They are given time to
address priorities and put in place training for staff. For example, the school is working towards ‘Science
Mark’, which has sparked improvements to the subject.’

‘The governing body is very effective. Led astutely by the chair, governors provide strong and
supportive challenge.’

‘Little time is lost in learning, so pupils progress well.’

‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of the education and the level of care that staff
provide.’

‘Pupils’ eyes light up when they talk about the topics that they cover in the curriculum.’

‘The safeguarding procedures and the culture for keeping pupils safe are a significant strength of the
school.’

‘The school’s family support worker also plays a significant role in supporting the welfare of pupils and
families.’

‘Pupils’ behaviour is good across the school. They are respectful to one another and their conduct around
school is exemplary.’

Whilst there are a few things to work on, as ever, I hope you agree with what is written. Thanks for all

your support, as always. Well done BJS staff, parents, Governors and of course the reason we are all

here...the children!
Mrs N and Mrs W 

Punctuality

Attendance was much improved this week with Oak House taking the Time Keeper's Award with just 3 late marks.
Chestnut recorded 7 whilst Sycamore recorded 8.
Unfortunately one person in 3ED stood between year 3 and the Golden Time Keeper's Award!
Thank you and well done to 3SV, 3FS, 6AL and 6CC who all arrived for learning on time this week!

Teaching Assistant Apprentice Vacancy at BJS

We are looking for two Teaching Assistant apprentices to support
children in class, lead small group activities and support individual
children.
Working week
Monday to Friday (Term time only), plus teacher training days 30 hours
per week, 15 month contract
For more information please see the below link: https://
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-244972
Possible start date: Monday 16th April 2018

Excellence Awards Lunch Time Top Table Every week Mrs.
Reeves-Brown
This week’s Excellence Awards were RESPECT COMPASSION SERVICE and her team
presented to the following children Diogo O - 3ED Kiel H - 6KC Seb O - 5SS awards children
Blessing W - 6CC Evelyn H - 6KC Aleks J - 6CC for
during Thursday’s assembly: RESPONSIBILITY Alfie O - 6KC Joe M - 6CC demonstrating
Charlie N - 4BR Daniel A - 3ED Sporsho B - 6KC our Christian
3SV—Sybilla U for her cheerful disposition in WISDOM values during
all that she does Charlotte L - 6CC lunch time, the
nominated
3FS—Vivian B for being a fabulous role children get an
model for the rest of the class invitation to join
the top table on
3ED—Alex N for enthusiastic contributions the Friday of
in science that week.

4DB—Connie McC for her attitude of Faiths Trail
perseverance this last week
Saturday 7th April 2018
4BR—Ava E-S for being a polite, sensible
and hard working class member

4AT—Holly B for her focus and improved
speed of work

5JE—Shayni M for being an excellent
learning ambassador for 5JE and the school

5JB—Jack W for working really hard at home To assist in achieving its aim of raising awareness, understanding and
and school and showing huge improvements learning about different Faiths in the area, the Warwick District Faiths Form has
in learning arranged a Faiths Trail to visit places of worship.

5SS—Priya T for giving a rousing and Everyone is invited to attend, which will enable people to walk, talk and
excellent speech which inspired Mrs Stevens learn about different Faiths.
to give her the position of Learning
Ambassador

6KC—Emreet S for consistently good work in Programme:
all her subjects
09.00 Meet outside Leamington & Warwick Gurdwara Sahib
6CC—Harry P and Tillie C for their Tachbrook Park Drive, Warwick, CV34 6RH.
dedication and diligence as Sycamore House
Captains 09.15 Coach departs

6AL—Edward M for his inquisitive skills with 09.50 Meet at St Michael’s House
our science afternoon
10.00 SMH Reconciliation Team lead session, Together For Hope,

including time for questions

11.00 Coffee followed by session on Cathedral Life & the Diocese

Midday Litany of Reconciliation in Cathedral

12.10 Tour of Cathedral

13.00 Coach departs
13.30pm Leamington & Warwick Gurdwara Sahib

Vegetarian lunch (langar) and tour of the Gurdwara Sahib.

Please note that you will be required to cover your head inside the

Gurdwara Sahib. You may bring your own scarf, cap or hat.

The Faiths Trail is free to attend. However, people need to register in advance by
emailing names of all people wishing to attend to: [email protected]

People may join the Faiths Trail at any venue.

For further information about this event or the WDFF, please contact

Jatinder S. Birdi (Tel: 07958 589464)

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

Well Done to the BJS Swim

The Roaring Twenties Themed
Fundraiser

The George, Bilton

All Proceeds going to Myton Hospice
Thursday 22nd March

 Live Music with Becki and the Dove
 3 Course Gin Menu
 3 Course Diner Menu
 Dress to impress 1920’s style
 Cocktails
To Book a place call 01788 226591

Harris C of E Academy SSP Presents:

Bikeability—Easter Holiday
Courses

Level 2 Training for pupils in year 5 & 6

Thur 12 April and Fri 13 April (both days must be
attended). 9.15am to 12.30pm £20 per
person

Level 1 Training for pupils in years 3,4, 5 & 6

Tue 10 April 9.30am to 11.45am. £12 per SARAH COOKE SCHOOL OF DANCE IS DOING A EASTER DANCE WORKSHOP AT
person DUNCHURCH METHODIST CHURCH!

For more information call Debbie on 01788 11TH APRIL 10-3PM-£20 DANCE/DRAMA/GAMES/CRAFTS
812549, ext 304 or email
PLEASE EMAIL MISS JENNY TO BOOK A SPACE [email protected] or
[email protected] CALL 07887 547262

School Information School—Diary Dates

 School gates open at 8.30am, doors open at 8.40am 2017/2018
 School starts at 8.50a.m - Any child arriving after this time is late and Friday 30th March 2018 to 13th April 2018—Easter
Holiday
will be marked as such. Monday 7th May 2018—School Closed Bank
Holiday
 School finishes at 3.30p.m Friday 25th May 2018—Teacher Training Day
 If your child is ill and going to be absent please either telephone us on 01788 810675 (you can leave Monday 28th May to 1st June 2018—Half Term
Friday 20th July 2018—Teacher training Day
a voice mail if the office is closed or busy) or email us on [email protected]

 If you feel you need to meet with a teacher face to face please email the school office

[email protected]

 If you need to talk with a teacher over the phone or have a general enquiry for them please email

[email protected] Our teachers are busy with your children in the classrooms all day
however they will get back to you as soon as possible.

 If you would like to share concerns or contact Mrs Hodgson our Home/School Support worker,

please call the office, pop into school or email her directly
on [email protected]

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