Latest News
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- 16/06/17
New telephone number - 01283 247505
Unfortunately our current telephony service is coming to an end and we are required to move to a new service, which means the school telephone number will be changing. The change will take place on 20th June after school and our new number will be: 01283 247505. Please ensure your telepho...Read Full Story - 09/06/17
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Barton Library are having a ‘Teddy Bear Sleepover’ on Friday 16th June. If you would like to take a teddy to the library, read it a night-time story and tuck it in for a sleepover at the Library, please see the flyer attached to Newsletter 32 - 9.06.17. Junior Jotters will be attending with M...Read Full Story - 07/06/17
Aquathlon Update
Entry forms have been emailed out to all families subscribing to the newsletter but if you missed it somehow, you can download a copy on this website. Follow this biscuit trail: Parents Information >> Get Involved >> Friends of Thomas Russell Junior School >> FTRJS Minut...Read Full Story - 26/05/17
Sports Day 2017
A marvellous sunny Sports Day enjoyed by all. Congratulations to this year's winners, Clinton. Have a well-earned, safe and happy half term. We will see you all back in school on Monday 5th June.Read Full Story - 19/05/17
Parent Governor Election
PARENT GOVERNOR ELECTION Today the school is announcing an election for a parent governor. After four years of service to the school Mr Jonathan Cunningham has decided not to seek re-election due to his work commitments. The school thanks him for the work and support he has provided during his tenu...Read Full Story - 12/05/17
Y3 Poole's Cavern Trip
Year 3 have received some fabulous feedback from the staff at Poole's Cavern during their trip on Friday 12th May: "Best two groups we've shown round in a long time..." "Wow! I've never shown round such a young group of children who knew so much about rocks!" What lovely comments to a...Read Full Story - 05/05/17
SATs
As you will know next week is SATs Week and our Y6 children will be taking various tests on Monday to Thursday mornings. The children are well prepared and more than ready. The tests are a reflection of learning over 4 years of Junior School and copious amounts of work at home. We have...Read Full Story - 28/04/17
Governor's Corner with Jane Budge
This week, we welcome an article written by Jane Budge, one of our Curriculum Governors.Read Full Story - 07/04/17
Happy Easter!
Thank you for all the Easter gifts and good wishes - they are much appreciated. School is now closed and will reopen on Monday 24th April. We wish you all a happy, safe and sunny Easter holiday.Read Full Story - 31/03/17
Visitor Lunches
Thank you so much to all of the parents and grandparents who joined us this week for our ‘Visitor Lunches’. We really hope you enjoyed the opportunity to have a school lunch, but also the chance to spend some time with your child having a look around their classroom and at their work. Cl...Read Full Story - 24/03/17
Chocolate Bingo!
Thursday 6th April at Thomas Russell Junior School. We have lots of chocolate eggs, so come along next Thursday. Doors open 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start (children must be accompanied by an adult). Entry £3.50 which includes your sheet of lucky bingo numbers. Additional sheets of bingo tickets avail...Read Full Story - 17/03/17
Happy Children
If you were to ask any parent what they want first and foremost for their child as they grow up, I believe the huge majority would say “to be happy”. Academic success would feature highly for some, financial security would be there too, I’m sure; and, for others, social characteristics would be list...Read Full Story