Hertford Junior School - Small school, big learning!

17 Oct 2008 - Hertford News

Halloween Disco

Wednesday 22^nd October 5.30-7.00pm is ‘Halloween Disco 2008’. Tickets are £1 and on sale before and after school. Bring along your pocket money for yucky dip, coconut skulls, face painting and more. And of course, wear your creepiest, most ghoulish, and most frightening outfits. Prizes for most original.

Jeans 4 Genes

Jeans for Genes is a charity, which does research into genetic disorders. Last year we raised over £140 for the charity by having a ‘wearing jeans or denim to school day’. We would like to do the same this year on Friday October 24^th and ask all children to make a minimum £1 contribution (staff included). Mr Baker is doing a series of assemblies explaining the work of the charity.

Hertford Helping Hands

Hertford Helping Hands gathers every Friday from 8.45am in the After School Club Room and is open to all parents and carers interested in meeting each other and helping with school events and activities. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided. All welcome and particularly parents of Y3 children.

Lost Property

Once again we’ve amassed a pile of un-named lost property and school uniform. Please collect by Friday 24^th October when it will be disposed of.

Volunteering at After School Club or Breakfast Club

Do you have a few hours a week to spare to volunteer in either the After School Club or Breakfast Club? If you would like to volunteer contact Yvonne or Mrs Maynard

Argus Eco Awards

Hertford Junior School has been nominated for the Argus Eco School of the Year. There’s a grand ceremony next week, where the winner will be announced. Fingers crossed.

Harvest Assembly

On the subject of all things eco, we had a harvest assembly with a difference this week, because all the food on display was harvested from our forest garden. There was pumpkins, squash, onions, potatoes, garlic, rosemary, lettuce & even a few carrots. Thanks to eco club, Stephan & Ms Broad for all their hard work. We plan to make a really huge pumpkin soup for the Halloween Disco. Yummy!

National Poetry Day

Well done to

Mollie Street

, Ayan Halley-Gehrels & Kitty Keown for their wonderful poetry performed at the Jubilee Library as part of National Poetry Day. Thanks to Ms Walton for being an inspiration & arranging the event. Great!

School Nurse

There is a drop-in on Wed 22^nd October from 8.30-9.00am.

Child of the Week

The ’Child of the Week Award’ goes to a child in each class, who is chosen for their enthusiasm and excellent attitude to learning. This week the awards go to: Christian Ebsworth, Codie Dawes, Herbie Pearce, Zac Collins, Ryan Buss & Michael Pullman

Homework of the Week

This award is presented to the child who has made the best effort with their homework. The class winners are: Rosie Bates, Ava du Plessis & Kelly Good

Clean & Green Award

This new award goes to the most eco friendly class:

· Lights switched off

· Computer & Smartboard off when not being used

· Nothing in the bin that can be recycled

· Clean & Tidy

The award this week goes to Willow Class

Punctuality Award

It is important that children arrive on time for school (8.40am). Classes with the best punctuality get extra playtime. Award this week goes to Ash Class with 98.7%%.

Playtime Trophy

The ‘Playtime Trophy’ is awarded to the class who show a great attitude at playtime and line up nicely. This week the award goes to Ash Class.

Neater Eaters

Each week Mrs Elliott chooses a child from each class who has been particularly kind or helpful at lunchtimes to sit at the special ‘Neater Eater’ table. The winners this week are: Luke Weller, Ayan Halley-Gehrels, Ryley Ormond, Eryn Delaney, Ryan Buss & Michael Pullman

Half-Term Holiday

We break up on Friday 24^th October at 2.55pm as normal. School is closed on Monday 3^rd November for INSET and children return on Tuesday 4^th November.

Headlice

When we send a letter home about an outbreak of headlice, please check your child’s hair and ensure they are clear from infestation. As you know, headlice spread very quickly so need to be treated immediately.

BikeIt during Half Term

If you interested in the fun cycling activities for the whole family during the half term holiday, please return the form as soon as possible. There is a crèche available.