Address: Park Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6BJ Tel: 01895 824447 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harefieldjunior.com Executive Head Teacher: Mr A.Sunner Head of School: Mr J.Downs School Newsletter

Friday 21 st May 2021

Celebration assembly

This week in school we have been thinking about our school value of ‘compassion’. Well done to the pupils below, who were chosen by their teachers to receive special certificates in today’s Celebration assembly, for caring and being kind to all.

Year 3 Hazel class Tulisa Year 3 Iroko class Frankie Year 3 Willow class Ruby Year 4 Juniper class Stefan Year 4 Meranti class Harry, Rayshreeya, Raylee G & Sophie Year 4 Spruce class Betty Year 5 Elm class Tyler Year 5 Sycamore class Lily P Year 5 Walnut class Laila Year 6 Aspen Class Mia Year 6 Beech Class Ethan

House points

Congratulations to the following pupils for earning the most house points in their class this week.

Year 3 Hazel class Ahmed Year 3 Iroko class Sasha Year 3 Willow class Maise Year 4 Juniper class Emilia Year 4 Meranti class Ronny & Olly Year 4 Spruce class Chase Year 5 Elm class Reg Year 5 Sycamore class George M Year 5 Walnut class Kaylan Year 6 Aspen Class Tabitha Year 6 Beech Class Charlie

Well done to all of the pupils in Red house for earning more house points than the other houses this week.

Attendance

We aim to achieve above the national average attendance which is 96%. Well done to Year 3 Willow class for having the best attendance in school this week.

Year 3 Willow class 96.5 Page 1

HAPPINESS ∙ COMPASSION ∙ RESPECT ∙ TEAMWORK Address: Park Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6BJ Tel: 01895 824447 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harefieldjunior.com Executive Head Teacher: Mr A.Sunner Head of School: Mr J.Downs Year 5 Sycamore class 94.6 Year 4 Juniper class 94.5 Year 3 Iroko class 92.4 Year 6 Aspen class 91.9 Year 4 Spruce class 91.5 Year 5 Walnut class 90.4 Year 5 elm class 90.3 Year 4 Meranti class 88.9 Year 3 Hazel class 86.3 Year 6 Beech class 83.8

Mayor of Hillingdon’s visit

The Mayor of Hillingdon (Cllr Barnes) visited our school on Tuesday to find out about our special connection to the ANZAC’s (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) and how we commemorate ANZAC Day. The Mayor of Hillingdon (Cllr Barnes) visited our school on Tuesday 18th May 2021 to find out about our special connection to the ANZACs.

“It was fun meeting the Mayor and finding out what she does,” Darcey (Year 6 Beech class).

“I told the Mayor about how Harefield Junior School has been remembering the ANZACs for 100 years,” Jack (Year 6 Beech class).

“I found out that the Mayor has her own YouTube channel,” Isabella (Year 6 Aspen class).

Rights Respecting Schools Article of the week

Article 24 – Health Care - ensures that every child has the right to the best possible health. Governments must provide good quality health care, clean water, nutritious food, and a clean environment and education on health and well-being so that children can stay healthy.

As a family you could support the learning of this Right by; • Discussing all the things we need to keep healthy including; food, water, exercise, sleep, mental health, keeping clean, health care and oral health care. • Create a healthy meal together for your family to enjoy. • Do some exercise as a family, this could be going on a walk, creating an obstacle course in the garden, learning a dance routine together. Page 2

HAPPINESS ∙ COMPASSION ∙ RESPECT ∙ TEAMWORK Address: Park Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6BJ Tel: 01895 824447 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harefieldjunior.com Executive Head Teacher: Mr A.Sunner Head of School: Mr J.Downs Email your class teachers what you have done as a family we would love to see it.

New class email accounts

Please note that the school office email account has changed to [email protected] You can also email class teachers directly on their new class email accounts which are below. Teachers will do their best to reply within a couple of working days.

Year 3 Hazel class [email protected] Year 3 Iroko class [email protected] Year 3 Willow class [email protected] Year 4 Juniper class [email protected] Year 4 Meranti class [email protected] Year 4 Spruce class [email protected] Year 5 Elm class [email protected] Year 5 Sycamore class [email protected] Year 5 Walnut class [email protected] Year 6 Aspen Class [email protected] Year 6 Beech Class [email protected]

After school multisport club

We are continuing the after school multisport club for children in years 3&4 (Mondays) and years 5&6 (Tuesdays) after half term and have emailed parents details of how to book a place.

Family Photograph Reminder

If you would like a sibling family photograph when the school photographer visits please return the reply slip no later than Friday 28th May.

Free School Meal Lunch Orders

If you are in receipt of the Pupil Premium Grant (free school meals) and would like a hot school lunch for your child, please remember to book online via: The Pantry Catering for the days you require: https://www.thepantrycatering.co.uk/school_meals/login.php . Many thanks. The deadline for booking a lunch is 7am on the day.

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HAPPINESS ∙ COMPASSION ∙ RESPECT ∙ TEAMWORK Address: Park Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6BJ Tel: 01895 824447 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harefieldjunior.com Executive Head Teacher: Mr A.Sunner Head of School: Mr J.Downs In class this week

This term, Year 5 have been at looking at the meaning behind pictures in Art & Design. This week, Sycamore Class worked together as a team to recreate the painting 'Gassed' by John Singer Sargeant, which showed the devastating effects from gas attacks during the war.

“I learnt that you can add shine and lighting to a drawing by using a rubber and press harder for shading,” Lilly-Rayne.

“I learnt that you need to look very closely at the objects you are sketching,” Harley.

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HAPPINESS ∙ COMPASSION ∙ RESPECT ∙ TEAMWORK Address: Park Lane, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6BJ Tel: 01895 824447 Email: [email protected] Web: www.harefieldjunior.com Executive Head Teacher: Mr A.Sunner Head of School: Mr J.Downs

Year 3 Willow class looked at a selection of plants in Science. They studied the different root types.

“We found roots with lots of hairs,” Luca.

“They have lots of roots to grab more water,” Harrison.

“I looked at cress seedlings and noticed they are all different shapes and found some seed cases,” Millie.

Key dates for your diary

Monday 17 th May & Monday 24 th May: Parent-teacher meetings. A letter has gone out to parents with further details. Monday 31 st May to Friday 4 th June: School is closed for half term. Tuesday 8 th June: School photographer in for individual and class photographs. A letter has gone out to parents with further details. Friday 11 th June: NSPCC’s Childhood Day. A letter with further details will be sent out later in the term. Friday 18 th June: School photographer in for sibling photographs. A letter with further details will be sent out later this term. Thursday 15 th July: Sports day. A letter with further details will be sent out later this term. Friday 23 rd July: Last day of summer term. School finishes at 1pm. Page 5

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