Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Some updates from teachers on our first day back!
Fri 04 Sep 2020"It has been lovely to see so many children back in class. We have had a lovely calm and settled couple of days learning about each other in a new classroom with a new teacher and Teaching Assistant. We have elected School Council representatives and Rights Respecting Schools Ambassadors."
From Mrs Marshall
"It has been a great start to Year 6. All the children have settled in well and are desperate to get stuck in. The new school houses have gone down well and they are all eager to start earning points for their houses. What a fantastic attitude to begin the year with!"
From Miss Hubert & Mr Tivey
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Year 5 Swimming Letter
Wed 02 Sep 2020Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Dear Parents and Carers
We are writing to confirm some more details about Year 5 swimming which will start next Monday 7th September. We would like you to send your child with a swimming kit please. We have discussed the practicalities of asking for the children to come with the kit under their clothes and decided that this would be too uncomfortable and impractical with toileting for some.
All children going swimming will sanitise their hands before they get on the swimming bus, as will the adults travelling with them. We will ask adults travelling with the children to wear masks as is required on public transport. We are, however, only taking with us adults who are employed by the school. Children will then get off the bus and sanitise their hands again on arrival at Bramcote Leisure Centre. They will put their swimming kit on and then take their belongings poolside, swim and then get changed back into their uniform.
Changing rooms and buses will be cleaned down between uses by different schools throughout the day. Children will then sanitise hands again and return to school for the end of the school day. Getting this information to you has taken slightly longer than we envisaged due to delays in getting information from the School Swimming Service. If you have any questions please contact the School Office who will be happy to help.
Yours sincerely
Craig Robertson Laura Goffin
Head Teacher Acting Head of School
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UNICEF Award
Wed 02 Sep 2020We are very pleased to tell you that we have recently been awarded the first stage of UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA), Bronze: Rights Committed.
We are striving to create the best possible learning environment for our children and this achievement shows that we are committed to promoting and realising children's rights, and encouraging each other to respect the rights of the school.
Keep up to date on the RRSA page on the website.
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Y6 Enterprise Update
Wed 19 Jun 2019Year 6 are continuing to raise money for their summer camp on Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th July.
So far we have raised: £666.96
Amount left to raise: £1221.04
Money raised so far:
Pamper Hamper (Dec '18) £108.70 Valentine Face Paint (Feb '19) £10.00 Easter Egg Raffle (April '19) £95.00 Smartie Challenge £252.94 6H Small change Challenge £42.35
6G Small change Challenge £40.77 Dress Down Friday (Y6 post SATs) £77.10 Sweet Sale £40.10 New events added....
Dakota, who raised the most money for the Smartie Challenge - a staggering £77, has earned herself a non-uniform day. As part of her reward, she has suggested, that everyone who has contributed to the Smartie Challenge, can also have a non-uniform day.
Therefore, Friday 28th June, will be a non-uniform day for Y6 pupils who have contributed to the Smartie Challenge. But don't panic, if you haven't handed yours in yet....there is still time. Non-uniform will be permitted for all pupils, who's money has been received by the office - no later than 3:30pm on Thursday 27th June.
Friday 28th June - Y6 will be holding a cake sale at morning break for the whole school.
Week beginning 1st July - Face Painting (hopefully to coincide with the Semi-finals of the Women's World Cup)
Friday 12th July - Y6 will be holding a cake sale at morning break for the whole school.
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Sports Day
Thu 23 May 2019What a fantastic day we had on Monday. It was wonderful to see the pupils demonstrating the 5R’s throughout the morning field events of: Javelin, Long or Triple Jump and the Long Distance Run, as well as the multitude of afternoon events. Thankfully the weather held out and the conditions were perfect. Thank you to parents for attending, cheering and supporting everyone in their events. We were once again so proud of our pupils for the behaviour, participation, team spirit and helpfulness shown throughout the event.
The results were as follows:
1st – Yellow Team = 318 points
2nd – Blue Team = 306 points
3rd – Red Team = 305 points
4th – Green Team = 301 points.
The FoAJ have kindly offered to run a refreshments stand, with your help £45 was raised. Thanks Miss Gibson
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SATs Week
Thu 16 May 2019We made it! We survived SATs!
A massive well done to all of our Year 6 pupils. Despite the challenge of SATs this week, you have all demonstrated resilience and a determination to do your best. Pupils have attended breakfast boosters, taken part in relaxation/yoga workouts and tackled the SATs tests with maturity. Each and every one of you has given 100% and whatever the results, we are proud of what you have achieved. The results will come out in early July and will be sent to you along with your child’s school report.
Many thanks for everyone's support this week and in the weeks leading up to it: Teachers and TA's for supporting breakfast boosters and for reminding the pupils how brilliant they are, Bow for preparing us with her daily workouts and members of the Governing Body for supporting as readers, observers and invigilators. Parents/Carers, our thanks to you also for supporting the pupils with revision, homework tasks, encouragement and ensuring they were well rested and prepared for the day. We couldn't have done it without you.
As a reward for their efforts, Y6 pupils have a 'dress down Friday' tomorrow. They may attend school in their PJ's, onsesie's or non-uniform, in exchange for a £1 donation towards our Summer Camp fundraising efforts.
Many thanks for your continued support. Best Wishes Miss Gibson & Miss Hubert.
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Prent Forum Minutes
Fri 15 Mar 2019Parent Forum Minutes from our recent meeting at Albany Infants are in the newsletter section. -
SATs Parents Information Workshop
Tue 12 Mar 2019Many thanks to those parents who attended last nights SATs information workshop. Copies of the presentation shared, a leaflet for parents and a link to the online video can be found on both 6G's and 6H's class page. Please do get in touch if you have an queries regarding SATs week. -
SATs Information Evening
Fri 01 Mar 2019SATs Parent Workshop – Monday 11th March
On Monday 11th March 2019 @ 3.45pm, I will be running a parent workshop which will focus on Year 6 SATs. During the session information will be shared about the Statutory Assessments undertaken by all Year 6 pupils during week beginning 13th May 2019. The aim of the session is to outline the tests to be undertaken, the content of each of the tests, provide a timetable of the assessments, share ways in which school are supporting pupils and what you can do to help at home. If you are unable to attend the meeting, information shared is available on request.
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Momo letter and guidance
Wed 27 Feb 2019Dear Parents and Carers
Please find attached an information leaflet regarding a current internet based `game' called `Momo.' This can be accessed via websites or apps such as Whatsapp, Facebook, YouTube and YouTube Kids and has received a lot of attention in the press and social media over the past few days.
We would urge all parents and carers to read the leaflet so that you are familiar with the game and can act if your child comes across this or talks about it. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind parents of the importance of closely monitoring what your child is accessing online. Many excellent tips and guidance about how to monitor and control children's internet access can be found on the NSPCC website. This can be accessed by visiting https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/.In school, we regularly discuss with children the importance of staying safe online and remind them that, "before you tap and click, you need to stop and think... and tell someone."
Many thanks for your support.
Craig Robertson
Head TeacherAlbany Junior School
