Latest News
You will find 'lite-bites' of information in this section. If you need something else, check out the Newsletters section for weekly updates and Diary Dates which are also frequently updated.
- 03/11/17
Can you help?
Sadly we were unable to appoint a Site Technician in our previous round of interviews. If you know of anyone who may find the job vacancy interesting, then please do forward the attached details on to them. We are very much looking for someone to join the energetic and vibrant team of staff at TR...Read Full Story - 20/10/17
Time to Celebrate!
At Thomas Russell Junior School we are passionate about providing the best possible educational opportunities for your children, in a safe and caring environment, as well as nurturing the whole child because we all know that happy children are successful children.Read Full Story - 13/10/17
Be Bright, Be Seen
On Monday we held a ‘Be Bright, Be Seen’ assembly to remind children about the importance of being visible when out and about, particularly with the darker nights approaching.Read Full Story - 06/10/17
Harvest
You will have spotted on Newsletter 3 or the website that we are holding our Harvest Assembly at 2:00 on Friday 13th October. Parents are warmly invited to join us.Read Full Story - 29/09/17
Macmillan Coffee Morning
It was wonderful to see such generous donations to our coffee morning arriving in school this morning - the selection was absolutely mouth-watering!Read Full Story - 22/09/17
Governor’s Corner Welcome to Thomas Russell Junior School
TRJS Governors would like to welcome new parents and children as well as those returning for another year.Read Full Story - 15/09/17
Charity Fund
I am really pleased to announce that following an application to the Punch Community Charity Fund, we have been awarded £500 towards playground furniture. The new benches will provide the children with more spaces to sit and play. We hope you will be able to see them on the playground very so...Read Full Story - 08/09/17
Extra Curricular Clubs
Our extra-curricular clubs are designed to give children access to something ‘extra’ that they might enjoy – they are designed to spark an interest in something new, to help them discover a new hobby or passion and to develop self-confidence mixing with a wider friendship group of children with s...Read Full Story - 05/09/17
We're Back!
The new school year has got off to a great (if rather wet!) start. Lots of smiling faces and happy news to exchange, we are all ready and raring to go. More news to follow in this Friday's newsletter...Read Full Story - 21/07/17
Thank you!
A huge thank you for your kind and generous presents, flowers and cards. We have received some lovely messages in these and on report slips which show just how many of you really appreciate all of the hard work and dedication shown by staff. Goodbye to all of the Y6 children and families who...Read Full Story - 14/07/17
KS2 SATs Results 2017
I am pleased and proud to announce yet another year of significantly rising standards at Thomas Russell Junior School! As parents will know from our Assessment Growth Charts, the previous national curriculum levels have been scrapped, and instead children are given scaled scores. Parents are...Read Full Story - 06/07/17
The NED Show
We were treated to a special assembly today when Megan brought The NED show to TRJS. She wowed and amazed with her yo-yo and magic tricks, delighting both children and staff. To take a peek for yourselves, pop along to www.thenedshow.com/. Remember you can access free resources on that websi...Read Full Story