Friday 18th October 2024

It has been a very busy week in school. We had a whole-school peer review with Agora, our multi-academy trust, where they looked at reading and music. The review was very positive, and the children spoke articulately, showing that the school has many positives.

We had first aid training for staff, along with year 5 and 6 pupils who participated in sports leader training. As a school, we see ourselves as a learning community that never stops learning. Did you know that many of our staff continue developing in various educational aspects, from training to being a Headteacher, senior leaders, Senco, and teaching partners? We think it’s good that children see adults still learning too.

Parents Evening

It was great to see so many parents at parents' evening. We have our second parents' evening next Wednesday. We also invite parents in at 2:55 pm through the front reception on Thursday, 24th October, so you can share your child's learning in other books and see their learning environment. This is very informal, like the one at the start of the year. This will be at 2:55 and will be through the front gates -.  If you have not booked and want to, please book a slot; if you cannot, please let the school know or cancel your appointment.

Black History Month

This year, we have celebrated black history month through music; the children have learnt about different genres of music and how this relates to crucial black history figures.

Art Week

Next week is art week in the afternoon, during which the children will complete additional art activities that support their learning. Please ask the children about this next week and what they have been doing. Hopefully, you will get an opportunity to see the work on Thursday when you come in.

Books

We will still have some maths books to buy on Wednesday evening at the parents' Evening. We also have many books available to take home for free; children can take some if they want them.

Dates 

• Wednesday 23^rd October – Parents Evening 
• Thursday 24^th October – Informal session for parents to come and see books and classroom- 2:55pm through the front reception
• Friday 25^th October – Last day of half term school finishes at 3:10 pm 
• Tuesday 29th October- Thursday 31st October- Half-term theatre school
• Monday 4^th November – Children return back
• Monday 4^th November - Year 6 - Hazard Alley Trip
• Wednesday 6^th Wednesday 13^th November – Travelling book fair in school 
• Monday 11^th November – year 3 creative chefs workshop
• Wednesday 27th November – After school curriculum evening, take part and see what we do at Wilbury Junior School More information to come- save the date)
• Thursday 19th December – Whole school Panto trip to Hertford Theatre
• Friday 20^th December- Children break up for Christmas at 1:30 pm
• Wednesday 8^th January 2025- Children return after the Christmas break