15.03.19

BJS Bulletin

BILTON C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL

Plantagenet Drive, Rugby, CV22 6LB 15TH MARCH 2019

BILTON JUNIOR Headlines
SCHOOL

It has been so great to have so much happening in school over the past two weeks.
Apologies for there not being a bulletin last week as poor Mrs Strefford was poorly.

SPECIAL Reading is such an amazing tool for life. I have heard it said that it is in fact the key
POINTS OF to the learning world.
INTEREST:
The past decade has witnessed a rising tendency to replace words with
Proofs of Class images. In the 21st century, most people have given up the habit of
photos have reading and switched to a simpler mode of information exchange—
images and videos.
been sent to class, if
you would like to While websites previously used to be text-heavy, they are now packed with images
and videos. In fact, the websites with the highest follower base are websites like
purchase one please
send in your orders Facebook, or Instagram — where it is mainly, or
only, images that can be found.
by Tuesday 19
March with the Although we are losing the habit of reading, its
correct payment values are still so applicable in our world.
Reading books is like acquiring a new set of
enclosed. eyes. It lets us experience new worlds, cultures,
etc. without actually being there. We certainly
encourage reading in school and give it a great
prominence in the curriculum. I know many parents also are avid readers and often
ask me how they can encourage their children to read. I would say the best way is
simply to model it, read with them and to them. Talk to them about the books they
are reading. I found the following website helpful for more ideas, particularly for
reluctant readers: https://www.oxfordlearning.com/encourage-good-reading-
habits/

Thank you to you all for the money sent in to fundraise for more
books for school. We have found a matchfunding site/company
who will help us get double the amount of reading material for our
money. I hope you enjoy some of the photographs of our amazing

weeks :-)

BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK was also celebrated this week. Ms.Davies and Mrs
Harlock began the week with an assembly all about recycling. The whole

has been based on the various science 'journeys' that we find our self on.

Best Wishes, Mrs Norton

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

Craft Club had
a great time
making Italian
Meatballs
with tomato
sauce last
week.

Well done to our BJS cross country athletes
who competed amazingly well in their first
heat on Wednesday.

Community
News

Big congratulations to Imogen R and Alexa H This term, BJS are taking part in 'Spring Slam'
who qualified in the top 45 girls in the country a school-wide timestable competition. Every
for their age to compete at the National Age week, each class is doing a timed times tables
Group Synchronised swimming championship in quiz and the class in each year with the highest
Manchester. average score and most improved average score gets a
certificate. This means that everyone's score matters and
everyone can work hard to improve their class's average
score. There are even 5 bonus points available for anyone
who gets full marks! Get practicing your times tables at

home to help your class win!

Excellence Awards Punctuality

Week Ending 08/03/19 Last Week
What another brilliant week with time keeping! Sycamore
3SV—Grace B-D for super effort in all she does and Oak achieved the Golden Pocket Watch Award this
3ED—Lucas M for answering questions in class week along with years 4, 5 & 6 for perfect time keeping.
3ES—Demi—Brooke H for fantastic listening and
always being kind and helpful Thank you to all our pupils and their families for your
4DB—Joel H for spotting lots and lots of clues in the continued efforts in getting to school on time.
Bee and Me book
4FM—Esther T-K for improved presentation and This week's individual award goes to Mimi in 4AT for perfect
accuracy of spellings in written work attendance so far this year.
4AT—Kalonice S for her consistent effort and calm
working attitude to all her work This week
5JE—Julia F for excellent art journaling of the Bee Well done to each house this week as all three got the
and bee..ing an inspiration to others! Time Keeper's Award with x1 late arrival in each house. We
5AL—Whole class for creating bee-autiful art know Wednesday morning was a bit of a rush for some
journals—you are the bee’s knees! families due to the issues with the power, but we really
5SS—Harriet H for being as busy as a wasp and appreciate those who made the effort to get here on time
producing some excellent journaling
6KC—Scarlett S—working hard in all her subjects and despite the change of plans!
making great progress Our individual award this week goes to Oscar in 4FM for
6CC—Scarlett F for settling in well and making new
friends perfect attendance.
6JB—Rebecca E for working hard to be ambitious for
her future Apology
Apology for slight disruption on Wednesday morning re
Excellence Awards having no power.
School are often in the unenviable position to have to make
Week Ending 15/03/19 decisions that may be really difficult for parents when given
at short notice.
3SV—David K for always trying hard and being A decision has to be made on the basis of whether we can
enthusiastic in everything he does heat the school and cook school meals.
3ES—Erika M for always trying her best and being Luckily on this occasion we were able to open normally after
kind to everyone an initial closure. Western Power informed us it was due to a
3ED—Ruqaiya Y for consistent hard work fault on the low voltage network, they replaced various parts
4AT—Arjun T for his focus on learning and effort in in the sub-station to get us back up and running quickly!
lessons Thanks for your understanding in these matters.
4FM—Scarlett G for improvement of handwriting and Mrs Norton
presentation
4DB—Ella P for her focus and concentration in all Top Table Every week
areas Mr. Wilson and his team awards
5JE—Oliver R for excellent models and representation Friday 8th March children for demonstrating our
in maths Service Christian values during lunch
5SS—Grace McC for her focus and concentration in all Kamilla B 6KC time, the nominated children
areas Olivia D 5AL get an invitation to join the top
5AL—Daniel P for great sketching in science of the Keira B 3ES table on the Friday of that week
neuron! Shayla F 3ES
6KC—Sebastian O for a great presentation of natural Hanna S 3ES
disasters Peace
6CC—Hermione T for a great working attitude and Caleb N 4FM
trying her hardest
6JB—Zak H for working hard and being ambitious for Friday 15th March
his future
Service

Leah G 3ES

Elsa G 3ES

Jack G 3ED

Respect

Ruqaiya Y 3ED

Sara B 4DB

Friendship

James F 4DB

Austin R Year 5- "I
quite enjoyed
looking at the book
'Bee and Me' and the
drawing of the bees.
It improved my un-
derstanding of bees
and learning about
the different types. I
also really enjoyed
the author visit."

Sophia M Year 3-"I really en- We raised £275.88 for World
joyed meeting Nadine Kaadan. I Book Day, all monies will re-
ceived will go towards new
got her autograph!" books in school—Thank you

SOLARDOME We are very pleased to say that our
SOLARDOME fundraising is off to a
UPDATE brilliant start. Much Thanks goes to

Bilton Poor Lands Charity for kicking off the

money donated by giving us £1500! Also a very special thanks

goes to Blake L in Yr3 who has donated £44 from his pocket

money and some of his birthday money. His kindness will be a

legacy left here at BJS for many years to come.
Hafele have kindly donated £25 and GP Paving in Rugby have

generously offered their help in the terms of labour for the

ground work for the solardome.

If you have any ideas for fundraising please email
[email protected]

Thank you.

SPACES available at BJS
Martial Arts Club—
Friday 8am to 8.45am

Run by John Dove a
professional Martial Arts
Instructor
If you are interested in joining letters are
available from the school office.

A Family Friendly time full of
Fun, games, food and Crafts

When: March 16th 2019
Where: Bilton Junior School

Time: 4.30pm—6pm
For more information contact

07901998079

Or [email protected]

Warwickshire School Health & Wellbeing Service

Tel: 03300 245 204
Email: warwickshireSH&[email protected]

Helpful information & useful websites for Parents on health & wellbeing for Children & Young People

Parent Line -Text messaging service Anaphylaxis/ Allergies
www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
Parents/Carers can now text a school nurse www.allergyuk.org
from their mobile phone. ChatHealth, the Asthma
school nurse messaging service, is confidential www.asthma.org.uk
and available Monday to Friday from 9am to Bladder & Bowel, Bedwetting
5pm. You can message for advice about gen- www.eric.org.uk
eral health, child development, behaviour, toi- www.bladderandboweluk.co.uk/children-young-
leting and emotional health and wellbeing. people
Cancer
Text number: 07520 619376 www.macmillan.org.uk
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Warwickshire Family Information Ser- Children’s Arthritis
vice - www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fis www.childrensarthritistrust.org.uk
Diabetes
Childline – www.childline.org.uk - Advice www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/your-
and support for young people around topics child-and-diabetes
including bullying, abuse, safety, feelings, re- Epilepsy
lationships & sex, puberty, you & your body, www.epilepsy.org.uk
home & family, school, alcohol, drugs, smok- www.epilepsysociety.org.uk
ing. Eczema
www.eczema.org
NHS Choices – www.nhs.uk Diet, healthy eating, physical activity and
exercise
www.greatgrubclub.com
www.nhs.uk/change4life
www.fitterfutureswarwickshire.co.uk

Behaviour Management
www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parentguides
www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk-en/about-triple-p/positive-parenting-programme

Bereavement Accidents & Safety
www.childbereavement.org.uk www.rospa.com
www.cruse.org.uk www.capt.org.uk
www.winstonswish.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk - personal safety, bullying,
www.guysgift.co.uk online safety

Peer Support Sleep
www.kidscape.org.uk www.sleepcouncil.org.uk
www.bullying.co.uk

Bilton School, Lawford Lane, is pleased to present star gazing with
Rugby & District Astronomy Society.

20th March 2019 (the day before a full moon) Arrive 7 –7.30pm till
8.30pm, at the Sports Hall entrance.

The PTA will be putting on hot drinks and something to snack on.
All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU.

An opportunity to discuss admissions for September 2019

Open Morning An opportunity to:
• Tour our facilities
Tuesday 12th March • Talk to staff and students
Friday 15th March  Meet Tim Chambers, Headteacher
Tuesday 19th March
To book a tour please email [email protected]
9.30am to 11.00am
Bilton School has recently joined the Stowe Valley Multi-
Academy Trust, led by the outstanding Southam College.

School Information PTA NEWS School—Diary Dates

 School gates open at 8.30am, doors open at 8.40am Dates for your Diaries: 2018/2019

 School starts at 8.50a.m - Any child arriving after this  Friday 15th March—Grown  School Closes Friday 12 April 2019 at
ups Quiz Night 3.30pm
time is late and will be marked as such.
 Wednesday 10th April—  School Opens Monday 29 April 2019
 School finishes at 3.30p.m Easter Egg Competition  Monday 6th May 2019—School Closed

 If your child is ill and going to be absent please either  Friday 7th June—Family Bank Holiday
Bingo  Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 2019—Half
telephone us on 01788 810675 (you can leave a voice
mail if the office is closed or busy) or email us  Saturday 22nd June— Term
on [email protected] Summer Fayre
 Monday 3 June 2019—Teacher Training
 If you feel you need to meet with a teacher face to face NEXT PTA Meeting—Tuesday Day
14th May @ school, 7pm
please email the school office all welcome  School closes Thursday 18 July 2019 at
[email protected] 3.30pm

 If you need to talk with a teacher over the phone or have  Fri 19 July & Mon 22 July - Teacher
training
a general enquiry for them please email
[email protected] Our teachers are busy  Monday 2nd September 2019—Teacher
with your children in the classrooms all day however training
they will get back to you as soon as possible.
 Monday 28th October to 1st November—
 If you would like to share concerns or contact half term

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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