Royal Russell Junior School

Bulletin Autumn Term 2017

Dear Parents,

‘How much training do you give your guides?’ and ‘If you were observing a lesson what would

you be looking for?’ were just two of the questions posed to me at Open Morning last Saturday.

In response to the first, the answer was simple…virtually none, as we just want them to be

themselves. The latter can be summed up with three words, engagement, achievement and

enjoyment. Thank you so much to all those who helped make Saturday morning such a great

showcase for our school.

In other news, in assembly on Monday I announced the Heads of School and Prefects for this

term and I am sure you will join me in congratulating them on their appointments.

Heads of School: Lauren Barton and Gabriel Maher

Prefects: Zeena Bilal, Islay Pearson, Jasmine Rihal, Lucy Payne, Alec Thurbin, Aidan Bradley,

Stanley Harrison and George Burrows.

I am ever hopeful that my words of wisdom on Monday have now meant a flurry of activity over

bed-making at home….click on the link here and fast forward (showing my age) to 4min 30secs

in and you will see what I mean.

The IAPS Conference in Edinburgh this week has been very inspirational and I look forward to

seeing you all at school next week to impart some thoughts and ideas.

Best wishes for the weekend.

Mr Thompson

RRJS WEEKLY BULLETIN

WEEK COMMENCING Monday 02 September 2017

Monday 02 October 4.00pm Netball: U8ABC vs Old Palace (H) (LL) 4.15pm Swimming: U8-U11 Boys Gala vs Farringtons (A) (ML) Tuesday 03 October All Day Maths Shows Quantum Theatre performances for KS1/2 (CK/ MT) Wednesday 04 October 3.30pm Football: U8/9 vs Babington House (H) (ML) 4.00pm Cross Country: U10/U11 Croydon Schools @ Lloyd Park (ML/LL) Thursday 05 October 10.30am Hockey: Girls U11A IAPS Regional Qualifying @ Hurstpierpoint (A) (LL) Friday 06 October 10.00am Football: U11A Boys ISFA Regional Qualifying @ Ardingly (A) (ML) Saturday 07 October All Day Biathlon: U11 South East Qualifier Gillingham (A) (LL) 10.00am Football: U9A Downsend Tournament (A) (ML)

Lower Junior Celebration Assembly will once again take place on Friday afternoons at 2.50pm. You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate the children’s academic success, exceptional behaviour and of course, any birthdays from the week. If you would like to attend Celebration Assembly, please arrive at school no earlier than 2.40pm to ensure plenty of time for you to be seated before the children arrive. Please also ensure that you do not use mobile phones or talk during this assembly as this can be distracting for the children.

Please be aware that we will be celebrating birthdays on the following days this half term: 6th October: Birthdays between 2nd – 15th October

13th October: There will be no Celebration Assembly due to our 12pm finish for Half Term.

Any birthdays taking place during half term between 16th – 29th October will be celebrated when we return to school

Nursery went apple picking then enjoyed the fruits of their labour

Year 4s experiment with Science The children were discussing if sounds can travel through different materials and used stringed telephones to demonstrate that sound can travel through solids (like a string) and other materials.

Netball

What a fantastic week of Netball. The Y3’s enjoyed their first taste of netball on Saturday morning at our Open morning, with lots of excited giggling faces it was a huge success.

Monday saw the U8AB teams play their first competitive matches against Croydon High and both teams won! The U9’s narrowly lost against a strong Croydon High team.

On Tuesday Croydon High came to play against the U10 and 11 teams, despite a few last minute juggling due to illness we managed 3 out of 4 victories with some amazing shooting for both U10 teams scoring 26 goals between them!

Finally on Wednesday the U11A team headed to Sutton for their versatility tournament where pupils play in a variety of positions. The girls started brilliantly winning 7-1 against Aberdour. We continued our winning streak notching up another 2 wins against Banstead and Sutton A. A strong Putney team demonstrated the level we are aiming for, we finished on a high with another victory over Sutton B. This put the girls 2nd overall a great start to the season, well done.

More Netball success!!

RR V CHS Wins for the U8A & B teams, U10A & B teams and the U11A’s . Only 1 goal in it for the U9A’s and the U11B’s

WOW!

Year 3 boys enjoy Royal Russell Football Festival

The Under 8s had their first taste of competitive football in the Upper Juniors. The A team beat Lingfield College and Banstead Prep on their way to finishing second. The Lions and the Panthers played some great football and enjoyed the day!

£351.53 Royal Russell Junior school raised a fantastic

The money raised on Jeans for

Genes Day provide grants for

day-to-day support, equipment,

nursing and patient support

services, and events which bring

together affected children and

their families.

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The Junior School Choir The choir forms part of our co-curricular music programme. Throughout each academic year, the choir participates in numerous musical events - both internally and also further afield in the wider community. Recent performances have included carolling’ at Whitgift Shopping Centre, and at Addington Palace. Regular commitments for our young choristers include leading the congregational singing and providing an anthem at our bi-weekly Chapel Services. The choir also has a high-profile performance presence in our Harvest and Christmas celebrations. Their considerable contribution to the musical life of the Junior School is very much recognised, and their sense of kudos and responsibility is palpable. The rehearsal schedule set in place for this term, is as follows: Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30-11.00am Pupils who wish to experience this co-curricular choral activity before making a firm commitment to regular participation, are warmly invited to attend the above rehearsals in the week ahead. Following this initial introduction, choristers are required to attend rehearsals each week. Mr Urie and I, look forward to welcoming lots of potential young choristers for our musical ‘taster’ sessions. Meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me, should you have any additional enquiries. Siobhan Fox Head of Music

Charity event in aid of The Motor Neuron Disease Association (MDNA) Following the sad death of Graham Clarke to motor neuron disease, the 1853 Association and Royal Russell Players have teamed up to raise money for The Motor Neuron Disease Association. Graham was a former parent, Committee Member of The 1853 Association and the founder member of Royal Russell Players.

The 1853 Association present a Murder Mystery Evening on

Saturday 30th September at 7pm for 7.30pm start in the Great Hall

"Who Killed the Ship's Captain?" You’ll work in teams to find the clues and solve the murder...... This is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with old friends for a fun night out. Class/House Reps, why not get a table together for your class or house - a good way for the new parents to get to know each other? Tables of 10; smaller parties may be grouped with others. Ticket prices £10 per person including table snacks. A cash bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks will be available on the night (beverages brought from outside will not be permitted).

GET YOUR TICKETS: * WISEPAY (RR account) * Email: rrplayers.co.uk * ON THE DOOR