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BJS Bulletin

BILTON C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL

Plantagenet Drive, Rugby, CV 22 6LB 7TH DECEMBER 2018

BILTON C OF E Headlines
JUNIOR SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
SPECIAL
POINTS OF Thanks to all those who came to our Christmas Fayre on Saturday last week. It was a
INTEREST: brilliant event organised by the PTA. I love it when we get the opportunity as a community
to get together, have fun and raise much needed funds for the school. Please see some
Christmas photos of the event but if you didn't manage to get there then maybe we will see you at
jumper / non the Summer Fayre on Saturday 22nd June :-)
uniform day on
Thank you for the donations thus far for the Rugby Foodbank Reverse advent
Friday 21st calendar...look out for the items you may like to donate next week.
December
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Christmas services at St Mark's this year. If
(no cost / you can help walk with us to church then please come along. These are held in the daytime
donation this year and we take two year groups at a time to celebrate Christmas. We very much
required) welcome you to the services.

When: Tuesday 18th December 2018

Time: 10 a.m. for Year 3 and Year 5 2.00 p.m. for Year 4 and Year 6

If you would like to walk with us then we will be leaving school at 9:40a.m. for the 10a.m.
service and 1:40p.m for the 2p.m service, weather permitting :-)

Other events that you might be interested in are:

Sunday 9th December : 10.00am Family Christingle Service at St Mark's Church
and Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve - 3pm Crib Service at St Mark’s Church

Thanks so much as ever for your support for the school.

Kind Regards, Mrs Norton

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

Punctuality Congratulations this week go to Sycamore and We understand that Christmas can be a very expensive time of
Chestnut Houses for perfect time keeping. The year for families as they face the pressures of increased heating
Golden Pocket Watch Award also goes to years 3,4 bills along with extensive and demanding wish lists from
&.6. Year 5 just missed out due to one person being late. children!

Well done to Maia in year 4 who received the individual If you are aware of a family who genuinely cannot
Attendance Award this week for great improvement in her afford a gift or food for their children this year,
please contact Mrs Hodgson at
attendance. [email protected]
or call her on 01788 810675

Lunchtime Quiet Room Lunch Time Top Table

Dear Parents, Service Respect

We are looking for a team of parents/volunteers to help at Elena G—3SV Sayf A—5AL
lunchtimes to provide a facility where children can be Millie H—5AL Daisy R—5SS
indoors if they wish during the colder months. Children Emily W—3ED
usually have colouring facilities/quizzes and quiet games. Wisdom
Please contact us via the office if you could offer
us a day each week for one hour between 12:30 Alfie A—3SV
and 1:30p.m.
Every week Mr. Wilson and his team awards children
for demonstrating our Christian values during lunch
time, the nominated children get an invitation to join
the top table on the Friday of that week.

Radio Programs on Cracker Radio

4 of our children are running their own radio stations at

Cracker Radio. Katy Thomas and her team have opened

up their annual 'Crackateria' Cafe to raise money in
Rugby forFashion with Heart Creations, which is an
initiative for giving men and women skills to be
able to build a business in India to be able to
sustain their communities. Well done to Oliver,

Charles, Kathryn and Charlotte for generously giving
their time and skill for such a worthy cause.

Prayer group at BJS

Dearest Parents/Guardians, Hello All, for some years
We, the children in Year 5, would now we have a prayer group
like to invite you to school, on that meets each week to
Friday 14th December at 14:30, pray for the school and
to share and celebrate our families. If you wish to come
learning with our WWII topic along they meet at 8:45a.m
studied this term. each Friday. Alternatively if you have anything you
would like us to pray about then please let me know
using my email address. This can be completely confi-
dential. [email protected]

Kind Regards Mrs Norton :-)

Christmas Carol Services at St. Marks Sanitary, beauty and hygiene products for
Church, Bilton the homeless

We would very much like to invite you to our Carol A member of staff is collecting the following for the homeless, if
Services. These are held in the daytime this year you would like to contribute please bring in any of the below
and we take two year groups at a time to celebrate items by Friday 14th December.

Christmas. We very much welcome you to the Shower gel Soap
services.
Deodorant / Socks / Knickers
When: Tuesday 18th December 2018 Anti-perspirants
Male Grooming /
Time: 10 a.m. for Year 3 and Year 5 Denture Care / Razors / Shaving
2.00 p.m. for Year 4 and Year 6 Tootbrushes / Tooth- cream
paste
If you would like to walk with us then we will be leaving Feminine Hygiene /
school at 9:40a.m. for the 10a.m. service and 1:40p.m for Mouthwash / Dental Liners / Tampons /
Floss Sanitary towels
the 2p.m service, weather permitting
Hair Care / Brushes / Skin care / Foot care
Excellence Awards Combs / Shampoo /
Conditioner Hand & Nail care
This week’s Excellence Awards were presented to
the following children during Thursday’s assembly:

3SV—Sammy C—he always works very hard in all that he
does
3ED—Alfie B for trying really hard in his assessments
3ES—Madison L & Felix H for amazing cake creations in
their Stone Age cake projects (they were delicious)
4AT—Ruth H for always working hard in every lesson
4FM—Alicia M for increased confidence and enthusiasm
in all subjects
4DB—James F for an improved attitude in his learning
5JE—Nodhim L for writing a superb poem with very good
use of rhyme
5SS—Evie P for her super enthusiasm in maths
5AL—Bennie R for being really engaged with his
learning—so ambitious for his future
6KC—William H for a more confident attitude towards his
work
6CC—Lennon H for a positive working attitude in learning
hub and group work this week
6JB—Sophie C for fantastic contributions to class
discussions

Hillmorton Junior Football Club

Hillmorton Junior Football Club are
looking to increase the number of boys
and girls that they have in their reception
and year 1 age groups, in the New Year.

We are a family orientated club that
provides football sessions for children of

all abilities. Our sessions are run by
qualified coaches in preparation for the
children playing their first matches. The
best bit is we only charge £5 per month.
If you are interested in your child getting

involved with an established local
football team, please contact Rob Hope

on 07748 903353.'

________T: 07971073530 / 07849168639 www.funstareducation.co.uk E: [email protected]____ _________

Funstar StreetDance club offers children a chance to learn the coolest commercial & hip-hop moves to the latest songs whilst having fun
in a relaxed and safe environment. We incorporate challenging games which teach children life skills, self- confidence and encourage
them to be active. Our most important aim is to have FUN. What better way to end the day!!

We run a motivating awards system where each month one child who we feel has excelled and improved considerably will receive a Funstar trophy, there may also
be the opportunity to show off their talent in assemblies, school performances and to parents.

Funstar StreetDance -(3.30pm -4.30pm) Friday’s @ BJS 11th January - 12th April 2019 – 13 sessions @ £3.50 = £45.50

**FREE TRIAL available to NEW pupils please contact us via email**

TO APPLY: please go to www.funstareducation.co.uk registration/payment tab. Then select the click here link for term time classes.

Limited spaces are available therefore places will be given on a first come first serve basis. (All current children must also apply online every term or their name will not
be added to our online register) Many thanks Funstar Education ☺

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 School Closes Friday 21st December 2018 at
 Friday 18th January— 3.30pm
time is late and will be marked as such. Family Bingo Monday 7th January 2019—Teacher Training Day
School Opens Tuesday 8th January 2019
 School finishes at 3.30p.m  Friday 8th February— Monday 18 February to Friday 22nd February
 If your child is ill and going to be absent please either School Disco 2019—Half Term
School Closes Friday 12 April 2019 at 3.30pm
telephone us on 01788 810675 (you can leave a voice  Friday 15th March—Grown School Opens Monday 29 April 2019
mail if the office is closed or busy) or email us ups Quiz Night
on [email protected]
 Wednesday 10th April—
 If you feel you need to meet with a teacher face to face Easter Egg Competition

please email the school office  Friday 7th June—Family
[email protected] Bingo

 If you need to talk with a teacher over the phone or have  Saturday 22nd June—
Summer Fayre
a general enquiry for them please email
[email protected] Our teachers are busy Monday 6th May 2019—School Closed Bank
with your children in the classrooms all day however Holiday
they will get back to you as soon as possible.
Thank you to all those that Monday 27 May to Friday 31 May 2019—Half Term
 If you would like to share concerns or contact supported the BJS PTA Monday 3 June 2019—Teacher Training Day
School closes Thursday 18 July 2019 at 3.30pm
Mrs Hodgson our Home/School Support worker, please Christmas fayre, it was a great Fri 19 July & Mon 22 July - Teacher training
call the office, pop into school or email her directly community event and we raised
on [email protected]
over £2,000

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