Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
The governors are pleased to announce that we will be developing the school grounds to make outdoor learning more accessible and exciting for all pupils.
During this term, you will notice fencing around the grounds as we extend and improve our trim trail area, with new play equipment being installed.
We will then fence a second area close to the Year 4 block as we replace the old external stage with a new Amphitheatre.
We are hoping this will allow for more external lessons and activities in the Spring and Summer months.
Full access to the playground and Year 4 block will be maintained and each project will take approximately a week each to complete.
To comply with health and safety, no unauthorised person (parent or child) is permitted to climb or be behind the fencing as this will be classed as a building site or a secure skip refuse site. The necessary health and safety protocols will apply and Mr Badwal and I will be completing daily checks to ensure health and safety standards are being followed. Please ensure all children are supervised in these areas. Your co-operation is appreciated.
I am sure we are looking forward to seeing the end results soon.
What a great time we have had with our learning this term!
A trip to the Space Centre for Y5
A Viking Day for Y4 - including raids on some of our classrooms!
Interactive science in Y3 - do longer legs make you a better jumper?
Hobbit houses in Y6
Fruit portraits in Y3
A working Fairground Ride using Crumble in Y5 (Computing)
Boxercise lessons in Y3
A gymnastic festival for some Y3 and Y4 pupils
TTRS Rockstar day - all classes
I hope you enjoying the photos that are being posted by your class teacher.
And even more to come before the end of the term..
The White Hall group is now closed/full. 54 pupils are attending, as I have been able to extend our allocation of spaces.
Please check your child is listed - the last update of group participants has just been made today.
Mr Badwal is adding everyone to the parent pay system to allow for electronic transfer of funds should you choose. Alternatively, send cash in a named envelope.
The next meeting will be in April to discuss packing requirements, the timetable. medication and any other questions.
TTRS Rockstar Day - After a phenomenal day last year, Harrington is happy to announce that we are taking part in NSPCC Rocks again this year on Friday 6th February.
To make the day even more exciting, children are invited to dress up as their favourite music stars or character! We kindly ask that costumes are age appropriate, ensuring children feel comfortable and ready to learn throughout the day. Children are also welcome to wear wigs and use coloured hairspray to complete their look. Please do not bring in real instruments.
More information will go out on a letter on Monday.
We have now set up a dojo group for White Hall. All pupils contained in this group have secured a place at White Hall.
Payments can begin to be made either in cash or via Parent Pay, with payment instalment dates set for 1st of the month starting 1st February.
Mr Badwal will be sending details to you.
I have posted work onto the website for families who wish to access it due to the school closure today.
Please log on to www.harringtonjuniorschool.co,uk. Click the orange tab entitled 'Children' and scroll to Class pages.
Scroll down 4 sections and you will find Winter Weather School Closures. There's plenty to choose from, more than enough for one day.
Please note: there is no obligation to complete.
As you will be aware, the Met Office have given an amber weather warning for the Midlands for Thu-Fri this week due to the heavy snow forecast and freezing temperatures.
Whilst we make every effort to remain open during snow, we also need to ensure it is safe for pupils and staff to access the site. Considerations are many, not just how much snow has fallen - safe travel for all, safe access, sufficient adult ratios for health and safety, surface conditions (ice), functioning kitchen with staff, ambient temperature (it has to feel considerably colder with the wind chill factor) etc. The site may look safe but may actually be full of black ice. Any decision made will be on the conditions at the time of assessment – we are unable to predict what conditions may be like further into the day.
Conditions will be assessed on Friday morning, with a joint decision taken by 7:00a.m by Mrs Wilmot and Mrs Callaghan from Parklands. Please be aware, this will also impact upon any Premier Wrap-Around Care bookings.
We will continue to monitor conditions for early next week, as we have the forecast of a second potential wave of extreme weather (but hopefully to be a lesser degree).
Please note, if the schools are open, the expectation is for all pupils to attend.
Good afternoon and Happy New Year to you all!
Despite being a chilly first day back, we have all settled back in to the routines of school life. Our focus this term will be be working to be motivated to achieve our targets and goals, whether academic, social or personal.
The teachers have been planning the new topics and we are working on providing more creative opportunities for learning. Please look out for information regarding after school clubs and events - posted soon on the dojo.
If you have changed your mobile phone over the holiday, please update us of any change of numbers as we are currently updating our pupil records. Tomorrow has to be another cold one and could be icy - please ensure your child has a warm coat, hat and gloves and allow yourself extra time to get to school safely and on time for both drop-off and collection times.
Our final newsletter for this calendar year has been sent home tonight - please refer to it to keep in touch with the guidance for parties and arrangements for the end of term.
Thank you for volunteering for your child to be part of our Reindeer Dash, to support and raise funds for Treetops. We now have well over 100 people joining in!
The dash will commence at 2:45pm for pupils in Y3 and Y4 and at 3:00pm for pupils in Y5 and Y6.
Pupils should come to school in, or bring, trainers for the event. As the weather forecast has to be mixed, our dash may need to be around the school perimeter if wet. Staff will be on hand to guide you as to the route. Any adult joining in this event will need to come 5-10 minutes before the start time to meet their child in the school hall.
In order for this event to run smoothly, adult access to school will be from Derby Road only. Canal Street will not be open. Adults will congregate in the hall to meet their child prior to the start of the dash. We ask that people understand that this is not a race and aim for all to participate safely, respecting all the other participants.
Before your dash commences, Treetops have supplied a free set of antlers for you to wear whilst completing this charity event.
Please could you bring your collected sponsor money on the day, Monday 1st December, as it will help us collate funds raised and allow us to provide certificates to our many participants. Staff will collect any sponsor forms and money either at the start of the day in assembly or in the hall prior to the event.
We hope we can raise money, however small each donation may be, to collate into an amazing Christmas gesture to help and support this worthwhile local charity.
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